Bayard's Ale House
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 989-0313
- Cross Street:
- Charles Street
- Directions:
- 1at Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
- Specialties:
- Comfort Food, French Fries
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-4am
Editorial Review for Bayard's Ale House – by Joshua M. Bernstein
In Short
Patrons bring a hearty thirst to this cozy, Irish-style pub housed in a landmark 1826 structure. Cement yourself at the three-sided wooden bar and order one of 20 drafts, from Stella Artois to Speckled Hen, doled out by affable bartenders, most of whom sport lilting brogues. That adds to the homey ambiance, which extends to tin ceilings, brick walls and Beatles on the jukebox. If you're a fan of people-watching, try to secure one of the window tables, which offer excellent views of passersby.
Hits: On a quiet West Village block, Bayard's is a low-key, pretension-free pub with prices that won't send you spiraling into debt.
Misses: Unless you enjoy hanging out with fresh-faced college kids or folks angling for their AARP card, you'll likely chart a course for a livelier locale.
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Insider Tips
Food ServedFuel up on a full roster of expertly executed bar standbys, such as beer-battered fish and chips, juicy burgers and crab cakes.
Happy HourWeekdays from 4pm to 7pm the bar offers $4 pints of nearly 20 beers, including Sixpoint Bengali Tiger IPA, Guinness and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
Fun FactThe bar is named after a carpenter who first occupied this landmark building in 1826.
User Reviews for Bayard's Ale House
07/05/2008 Posted by dmonet
I went to Bayard's with a couple friends the other night and had a horrible experience. I usually know to expect mediocre food when I come here, but this time the service was even worse. Our waitress must have been quite angry that she had to work on 4th of July and was taking it out on everyone. One of the people at our table got sick from either the calamari or the wings. Granted, I plan never to return. Too many other great places to go in the West Village. I do not recommend this one.
Pros: Beer
Cons: Food and Service
11/21/2007 Posted by biggmakk64
Went there for beers and dinner after high recommendations from friends. It did not disappoint. Bar was cozy and woody. I didn't even mind the TV's (I can't stand sports bars). Beer selection was on-target: ales, lagers, microbrews. Dinner was schockingly good: perfect preparations and sauces. The one issue I had was the bar staff. Near impossible to get their attention. Way too talkative. It almost felt like they were doing me the favor of serving me. Just not professional. I'll go there again...but not as often as I'd like to.
Pros: food, beer, atmosphere
Cons: bar service, TV's
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