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(212) 725-3871
129 Lexington Ave
(Between 28th and 29th Sts.)
New York,
NY
10016
40.743
-73.9821
Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown
Last updated 9.01.10
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Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Taverns
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What People Are Saying About Rocky Sullivan's
Featured Review
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The Scene – Many establishments claim to be authentic Irish pubs, but how many hold Irish classes two nights a week, host readings by Irish authors Frank McCourt and Edna O'Brien and boast the city's longest-running quiz night? Just one: Rocky Sullivan's, named after James Cagney's character in "Angels With Dirty Faces." Former Irish Voice editor Patrick Farrelly and musician Chris Byrne opened the bar back in 1996 with an Irish nationalist bent. Now Brits drink Guinness alongside the regulars, which include a large number of New York's finest and bravest. – – The Draw…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- The free quiz night takes place Thursdays at 9pm, and literary readings at 8pm on Wednesdays.
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12/14/06
great customer service
by smundy6707
we were there this summer and stayed down the street in the ramada. we were there 10 days and spent every evening at rocky's. we really enjoyed it and the bartenders chris and rachael. it is a very friendly place and they treat you like you were family. if we ever get back to new york we will sure stop in. loved the place very much. friends from evansville indiana john and sally mundy
09/09/04
Man, I love this place ...
by gbalaj
Coming from quite the sheeshy UES Gal, I gotta tell ya' - this place is great. I never thought I'd use this word, but the bartenders are just SWELL. Serious pint of Guiness as well. Whether you're alone, on a "weird" date, or with a bunch of friends - you'll always have a great time. P.S. Make sure to check out Quiz nights on Thursdays - SOOO fun!
- Pros: Fun, Laid Back
08/30/04
Best City Pub
by christopherbailey
Best pint of Guinness in the city, amiable bar staff, gregarious patrons, great jukebox, book readings every Wednesday, Pub Quiz every Thursday and the Celtic/Hip-Hop stylings of Seanchaí and the Unity Squad every Friday ... what's not to love? Also one of the safest bets in the city that they'll actually stay open until 4:00.
- Pros: congenial staff, reasonable prices, manageable crowd size
01/08/03
Rocky's Rocks
by jgl232
Friday nights, the band, the whiskey, the Guinness. I don't remember much else, except that I had fun, and that the bartenders are great!
- Pros: Live Music, Great Service
- Cons: Cover, Small
10/18/02
the best, jerry
by alexanderdelarge
i meet my friends here twice a week after work and we always feel comfortable just to have a chat and catch up. bartenders are fun and friendly and thursday nights are quiz nights when the fun really begins. real neighborhood gem.
The Details on Rocky Sullivan's
Place Categories:
- great bartenders
- great place
- great celtichiphop stylings
- great pub quiz
- great music
- gem real neighborhood
- great fun atmosphere
- recommended highly
- great readings
- amiable bar staff
- great customer service
- best pint
