Cornerstone Tavern

(212) 888-7403

961 Second Avenue (at 51st St.)
New York, NY 10022 40.7555 -73.9681

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Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown, Midtown East

cornerstonetavern.com/

Hours:

Mon-Sat 11am-4am

Sun 12pm-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs, Whiskey Bars, Irish Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Happy Hour

Dress Code:

Casual

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work, Private Parties

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What People Are Saying About Cornerstone Tavern

Featured Review

Michelle Aubuchon

Contributor

With 13 flat-screen TVs mounted on its exposed brick walls, you’re sure to have a solid view of the game at Cornerstone no matter where you’re seated. Barely a trace of the previous occupant (a pizza parlor) remains at this bi-level midtown haunt, where groups gather for classic bar fare (mozzarella sticks, potato skins, burgers), beer and sports. The 15-strong draft selection includes Stella, Brooklyn Lager and Blue Moon, served by the glass or in 100-oz tubes. The owners (Irishmen who came to the States for the World Cup in '94 and decided to stick around) had a clear objective in designing…

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Save Money:
Every Wednesday is Trivia Night, with $1 Bud Light drafts from 8pm-12pm.
The Extras:
So you wanna be a bartender? Bring enough friends in and you can guest bartend.
Know Before You Go:
The kitchen closes at midnight.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “This bar is friendly and fun.”
  2. “Really good pub food and the crowd is a sports and fun loving crew.”
  3. “The food is great, the staff is competent and friendly, and its a fun place to watch the games.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “love this bar!”
  2. “It is a regular bar, but with a really great vibe.”
  3. “It's by far the best place in the East side to watch a game, 20 cent wings, beer tubes, cheap beer with a huge selection and hot bartenders.”
  4. “The staff were great, the bar has a really good vibe, and food was perfect.”
  5. “This bar is friendly and fun.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Very friendly wait staff, food was great and hot, and”
  2. “It's by far the best place in the East side to watch a game, 20 cent wings, beer tubes, cheap beer with a huge selection and hot bartenders.”
  3. “The food is great, the staff is competent and friendly, and its a fun place to watch the games.”
  4. “Really good pub food and the crowd is a sports and fun loving crew.”
  5. “You can't beat 20 cent wings which not only come out spicy but come in the best bbq sauce.”
  6. “The staff were great, the bar has a really good vibe, and food was perfect.”
  7. “also highly recommend the chicken fingers.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “It's by far the best place in the East side to watch a game, 20 cent wings, beer tubes, cheap beer with a huge selection and hot bartenders.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “it was a good chill place to hang out and it was pretty packed for a wednesday night.”
  2. “The food is great, the staff is competent and friendly, and its a fun place to watch the games.”
  3. “Cornerstone is one of the best bars on 2nd Avenue and a great place to watch games.”
  4. “It's by far the best place in the East side to watch a game, 20 cent wings, beer tubes, cheap beer with a huge selection and hot bartenders.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “This bar is friendly and fun.”
  2. “Very friendly wait staff, food was great and hot, and”
  3. “The staff were great, the bar has a really good vibe, and food was perfect.”
  4. “It's by far the best place in the East side to watch a game, 20 cent wings, beer tubes, cheap beer with a huge selection and hot bartenders.”
  5. “The staff was pretty friendly and we got buy backs from the bartender which was really cool.”
  6. “The food is great, the staff is competent and friendly, and its a fun place to watch the games.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “It's by far the best place in the East side to watch a game, 20 cent wings, beer tubes, cheap beer with a huge selection and hot bartenders.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/11/09

Conerstone Rocks

by barhopper8152 at Citysearch

I had my girlfriends birthday party in the Conerstone recently and it was perfect. The staff were great, the bar has a really good vibe, and food was perfect.

I highly recommend the Cornerstone for any party.

  • Pros: Awesome bar
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/01/09

Great night out : )

by clp8209 at Citysearch

I'm new to the area, found this great new spot. Really good pub food and the crowd is a sports and fun loving crew. Seriously, amazing beer selection!!! Definitely going back next weekend!!!

  • Pros: Amazing selection of beer, awesome bartenders
  • Cons: Wish brunch was longer
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/31/09

Cornertone...great addition to the hood!

by Angel5143 at Citysearch

Cornerstone is one of the best bars on 2nd Avenue and a great place to watch games. The service always comes with a smile. Even the bus boys are happy to be working. You can't beat 20 cent wings which not only come out spicy but come in the best bbq sauce. I also highly recommend the chicken fingers. The food is way better than the average bar menu and worth every penny. The bathrooms are tiny but at least there is more than 2. Very clean space!! Great addition to Midtown East!!

  • Pros: Service, Food, Beer Tube, Trivia and 20 CENT WINGS!!
  • Cons: Designation of male & female bathroom
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/27/09

Great place to watch the games

by jackw568 at Citysearch

I love this bar! Cornerstone Tavern is a blast. It's by far the best place in the East side to watch a game, 20 cent wings, beer tubes, cheap beer with a huge selection and hot bartenders. What's not to love.

  • Pros: Trivia on Wednesdays with $1 mugs
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/23/08

Real neighborhood joint even if you're not from the 'hood

by DodgersWill at Citysearch

More TV screens per capita than any bar in Manhattan. And they don't come any sweeter than KC! England's loss is your gain when she pours.

  • Pros: Staff
  • Cons: Can get cramped

The Details on Cornerstone Tavern

Place Categories:

  • fun bar
  • great staff
  • great chill place
  • really great vibe
  • great experience everytime
  • great new spot
  • clean space
  • really cool bartender
  • really good crowd
  • highly recommend chicken fingers
  • highly recommend cornerstone
  • great pub food
  • best bbq sauce