Slainte
New York, NY 10012-2802
Phone: (212) 253-7030
- Cross Street:
- E 1st Street
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Specialties:
- Irish Pub
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-4am
Message from Slainte
Cool new-comer to downtown's hottest area!
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Editorial Review for Slainte – by Alison Dorfman
The Scene
Slainte follows a new Irish bar formula that's had success around the city in recent years. A sense of intimacy is traded for expansive space, and a brisk, clean interior replaces the well-worn comfort of more traditional pubs. Though it's almost as if Restoration Hardware facilitated the transformation, it is a handsome bar, and despite its large proportions, the exposed-brick walls and dark-wood details lend warmth. Several flat-screen TVs sit high along the wall, and candles grace the tables in the rear.
The Draw
Slainte does what many Irish pubs do best: beer. With more than 15 on tap and an equally broad selection by the bottle, the bar packs a crowd on weekends. The after-work crowd tends to be thin, but once this stretch of the Bowery reaches its full potential, you'll be fighting the other working stiffs for a table.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSlainte is pronounced "slon-cha." It is a traditional Gaelic toast that means "good health" or "cheers."
When to GoOn weekdays, catch the two-for-one drink special from 4pm-8pm.
User Reviews for Slainte
09/11/2008 Posted by GutchMasterFlex
I just went to Slainte last Tuesday night for the first time. Normally I dont go out on tuesday nights (I save my drinking for the weekends) but I had a particularly rough day at the office so I decided to have a beer after work. My experience at slainte was so amazing due to the great waitress, bartender, music and overall atmosphere that I totally forgot about the rough day I was having. I am absolutely going to become a regular slainte goer!!!!! Very highly recommended.
Pros: great service
Cons: none
08/29/2008 Posted by P228
Like others, I found the wait staff was rude, mean, and tried to cheat my friends, and almost ruined a going-away gathering. Like other reviewers who had bad experiences, I've since heard a lot of similar stories about Slainte after this happened - what a terrible bar, there are way better places to spend your money.
Pros: Not too many, they have decent chickenpot pie
Cons: Incredibly rude bartenders & waitstaff, terrible service
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