Hairy Monk
New York, NY 10010-2320
Phone: (212) 532-2929
- Cross Street:
- 25th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 23rd St
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-4am
Editorial Review for Hairy Monk – by Leah Hochbaum
In Short
The owners of this upbeat spot chose the strange moniker for novelty's sake, but the offerings are typical of an Irish pub. With walls of wood and exposed brick, this spacious locale provides ample seating and numerous TVs for the many sports fans in the crowd, while music lovers will appreciate the rock-heavy jukebox. The bar serves a full menu that includes Irish beef stew and homemade shepherds pie, but most people come for the company and beer.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkA martini menu offers tasty cocktails like the Hairy Monk special martini (a mix of citrus vodka, Grand Marnier, orange juice and a splash of 7UP) and the watermelon martini, a combination of Stoli vodka, Watermelon Puckers and fresh watermelon.
User Reviews for Hairy Monk
04/28/2008 Posted by barsaregood
Picking up on my sarcasm? I'm laying it on pretty thick. Nice little hole in the whole "Irish" bar. However the quotes around "Irish" bar are intentional, as the pizza I had for lunch today is more irish than this joint. The only thing Irish about this place is the young brogued indie-rockesque bartender, who my girlfriend and I lovingly named "Doucheface". Apparently, nobody informed Doucheface that his job is to serve drinks, so patrons will in fact order drinks from him. His response after every order was either a grunt, or body language that screamed "I'm busy, leave me alone". The female bartender on the other hand was a delight, although she needs to stop calling everyone "baby" and "sweetheart" as she isn't good looking enough to do so. But she did buy me a drink and had big cleavegy cans, so I imagine scuzzy old dudes will respond to her bartending more than myself. As for a Sawx bahhh, in my book putting up a pennent or two should not qualify you as such. Pat O'Brian's is my number two place of choice to watch a game, and The Riv of course reigns supreme. But you know what? Those places are crowded, so I'll be back to Hairy Monk again for some great wings, to be condescended to by Chesty McGee, and to say hi to my ol' pal Doucheface. Oh, how I hate him so.
Pros: good wings
Cons: bar service is kinda bad
08/10/2006 Posted by hloriol
This place is excellent! The staff throughout the day, and at night, make the place what it is. An Excellent neighborhood bar. Highly recomended if you're a BoSox fan, ( I'm not ) but it's never an obnoxious crowd. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights usually consist of young, single, good looking professionals that live in the neighborhood. The beer selection is excellent, and you're always meeting friendly people in there. Sunday's are excellent for Football, Plenty of TVs for every game, and teams have their regular corners. Great Fun!
Pros: Friendly Wait Staff, Atmosphere ( Always Busy )
Cons: Seating Room
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