(212) 206-0430
234 W 14th St
New York,
NY
10011
40.739
-74.0007
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
Woody Mchale's
What People Are Saying About Woody McHale's
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene – Appropriately, wood factors heavily into the motif at Woody McHale's. Descending the stairs from 14th Street feels like entering an old rickety ship's hull: Amber-colored wood covers the walls, beams cross the ceiling, and meat-lovers hunker down at dark wooden tables. Three TVs--two behind the bar and one in the dining alcove--match nicely with the pub grub. – – The Food – The prevalence of beef on the menu is no surprise--the owners are also partners in nearby Meatpacking mainstay Frank's, which has an on-site butcher shop. The menu's anchor, the salad…
09/11/09
A Sports Bar friendlier than most
by drink_club1
It's a sports bar. Lots of TVs and cheering fans. The customers are friendlier to the non-sports types (like us), than at most such places. The small downstairs space lends itself to inter-table conversation. It seems to clear out around 9:30 and then get a second wind around 11:30. The HOT chicken wings were good and the quesadilla wasn't bad. Not really special, but not bad. The waitress seemed a bit harried, as she was only one. In fact, she started the evening with the ultimate insult, returning our business card explaining who we were and why we were in her bar. "You keep this," she said, barely looking at it. Ouch! Not a nice way to start the night. Otherwise the downstairs feeling is cozy and conducive to conversation, although the music is somewhat loud. All-in-all, not bad, but nothing special. --Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NYC Drinkers
- Pros: Good wings, decent clientelle
- Cons: Harried waitress
03/05/08
Neighborhood Bar with Charm
by miskafied
I'm part of a weekly Wednesday drinking group of 30 or so regulars who love to drink, geek out, talk and eat after work. We check out a different bar each week. We've been kicking around the city for 12 years. In that time we've visited several hundred bars (with repeats of faves). We've returned to Woody McHale's thrice in the past couple years. The beer is standard, the food is pub grub, but the charm of the log cabin feeling, the controlled hubbub of regulars disagreeing with each other over beer and the excellent wait service and hospitality rendered by the owner have drawn us back to McHales for a three-peat. I can see if you live in the neighborhood how this place can easily become a home away from home.
- Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Decent Beer & Food
- Cons: Can get crowded
01/10/07
Ok
by eurora
Meet a girlfriend at Woody's. I am not a fun of bugers but I got to it one. I wouldn't go again but not because of the food; I just don't enjoy this type of food. I would recommend it to a burger lover.
- Pros: tasty burgers
- Cons: too greasy
The Details on Woody McHale's
Know Before You Go:
There's a jukebox playing '70s, '80s and '90s rock, which may distract your attention from the sports-tuned TVs.
What to Drink:
The beer list is small, but includes favorites like Guinness and Stella on tap.
The Extras:
Check out nearby Frank's restaurant.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Late Night Dining, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
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