Located in the Theatre District, this American-Irish restaurant serves up delicious food and drink for New Yorkers and tourists alike.
(908) 838-4981
202 W 49TH St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7604
-73.9842
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Theater District - Times Square
What People Are Saying About Playwright Tavern & Restaurant
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Playwright Tavern & Restaurant
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Located in the heart of Times Square in the exciting Theatre District, Playwright Tavern & Restaurant offers up delicious Irish-American fair in friendly atmosphere. This three level New York Irish restaurant and bar is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family before catching a show at Radio City Music Hall, having lunch with co-workers or drinks with friends. Plan your next pre-theatre dinner, birthday party, corporate event or cocktail party in one of the Playwright Tavern & Restaurant's private party rooms. These private rooms are the perfect place to celebrate New Years Eve while…
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Located in the Theatre District, this American-Irish restaurant serves up delicious food and drink for New Yorkers and tourists alike.
Deceivingly Large
by drink_club1
The place is a bit disorienting. It's another one of those bars that works like the Dr. Who police box (or was it a phone booth?) You walk in, and it looks like a small bar with loud clientele, a harried bar-tender and not much room to do anything. Then you notice the staircase in the back of the bar. Upstairs is a nice dining room, off of a nice booth-filled diner-ish area, and upstairs from that is yet something else. I didn't check that one out.
They have a very good Irish beer selection, including Murphy's on tap.The food was okay, nothing to write home about. The curry samosas were tasty, but way too mild. They were made for New York (or Irish) tastes, I guess. Mary was our waitress and she was great... affable and there exactly when the glasses needed refilling. (Hey bossguys, if you're reading this, give that girl a raise!) The atmosphere was friendly and eclectic. We met a huge table of Norwegian bikers... one of whom had to be heimliched during the course of the night. Food is served late and because of the (hidden) size of the place, you'll always find a table. =-Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NYC Drinkers
- Pros: Large size, helpful staff UPSTAIRS
- Cons: Tight and harried DOWNSTAIRS
great bar, great sit down dinner
by travel568
I am a New Yorker and tend to avoid the tourist traps but this one TOTALLY is not. When ever I am around Time Square, I always stop buy for a drink or a nice relaxing sit down with my friends at the restaurant. They are attentive but not annoying. great place to watch the game.
Its too bad some other reviewers had a bad experience, I always have a good time.
- Pros: drinks, service
- Cons: What are the drawbacks?
Can't Wait for New Year's 2009
by Caymanny
WOWOWOWOWOW. Like all native New Yorkers, I have always abided by the golden rule of avoiding Times Square. Before this year I had never seen the ball drop in person. Well somehow my friend got me to attend the New Year's bash this place has every year and it was AWESOME. Open bar 9-1, awesome DJ, and a buffet. And I got to see the ball drop too! The managers were so lovely, real nice Irish people. Food was GREAT and the drink was even better. Can't wait to go back, and I'm already thinking about booking my own party for New Year's 2009! Loved it.
- Pros: Great food/drink, nice people
- Cons: none at all
The Details on Playwright Tavern & Restaurant
Fun Fact:
Book your private room for New Year's Eve
The Extras:
Brunch is on Saturdays and Sundays and includes a prix fix menu with Mimosas or Bloody Marys
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Message from Playwright Tavern & Restaurant
- Lengthy Mahogany Bar
- Private Partys
- Domestic & Int. Games
Located in the heart of Times Square in the exciting Theatre District, Playwright Tavern & Restaurant offers up delicious Irish-American fair in friendly atmosphere. This three level New York Irish restaurant and bar is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family before catching a show at Radio City Music Hall, having lunch with co-workers or drinks with friends.
Plan your next pre-theatre dinner, birthday party, corporate event or cocktail party in one of the Playwright Tavern & Restaurant's private party rooms. These private rooms are the perfect place to celebrate New Years Eve while dining on Irish-American comfort food from their prix fix menu.
The lengthy mahogany bar offers a large selection of draft beers, stout, ale and cider as well as bottled beers, cocktails and wine. Surrounded by flat screen TVs, it?s a great place to catch a soccer match, UFC fight or sports event.








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