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244 E 53rd St (Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10022 40.757279 -73.968399

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

tgwhitneys.com

Hours:

Mon-Fri 2pm-4am

Sat 5pm-3am

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants, Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard, Debit Card

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Karaoke

Restaurant Special Features:

Group Dining

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About TG Whitney's

Featured Review

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Midtown party bar hosts weekday happy hour and private events across two floors. American fare is offered for the professional crowd.

Editor's Tips

Happy Hour:
Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday. 2 for 1 Drinks from 4pm-8pm. Weekend Karaoke available on Friday & Saturdays
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “We have always enjoyed the atmosphere and food at T.G.'S.”
  2. “wouldn't recommend it if you're just a few people as an empty place may not be too much fun, but if you're going with a large group and not looking to meet new people, it's a great deal and lots of fun.”
  3. “It's got great music and a very fun crowd.”
  4. “The staff was fun and the Karaoke was a blast.”
  5. “Nice place, great happy hour, fun times.”
  6. “went there with some freinds on a Monday night, a relaxed atmosphere and good music, not too loud at all.”
drinks
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “it was the perfect setting, with its own bar, a friendly bartender, and good food.”
  2. “So basically its rip-off unless you like those beers and cheap vodka.”
  3. “Come here for the stiff drinks and good prices.”
  4. “It only applies to well drinks and the tasteless beers.”
  5. “highly recommend this bar for any get together or party!”
  6. “The drinks are reasonably priced and the happy hour deals are great (especially 2 for 1's!”
  7. “This bar is a great place to go afterwork.”
  8. “It's a great neighborhood spot for anyone who likes a laid-back bar with good service.”
  9. “Gave us the entire upstairs room, drinks were great, patio was perfect.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is pretty good and the staff is always friendly and fast.”
  2. “Quality food and a friendly staff, give this place the edge over other local hot spots.”
  3. “it was the perfect setting, with its own bar, a friendly bartender, and good food.”
  4. “We have always enjoyed the atmosphere and food at T.G.'S.”
  5. “The service was great but the food was just average.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “T.G. Whitney's is a great place to spend the night.”
  2. “This bar is a great place to go afterwork.”
  3. “This is a great place if you are in the mood to groove, not such a good place if you want to be able to have a conversation.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Quality food and a friendly staff, give this place the edge over other local hot spots.”
  2. “it was the perfect setting, with its own bar, a friendly bartender, and good food.”
  3. “wouldn't recommend it if you're just a few people as an empty place may not be too much fun, but if you're going with a large group and not looking to meet new people, it's a great deal and lots of fun.”
  4. “The food is pretty good and the staff is always friendly and fast.”
  5. “The KJ was very friendly and wasn't one of those that needs to sing every 4th song.”
  6. “The staff was fun and the Karaoke was a blast.”
  7. “The downstairs is much larger, but we always get good service--the bartenders all know how to draw a perfect pint and don't mind when we get a little rowdy.”
  8. “It's a great neighborhood spot for anyone who likes a laid-back bar with good service.”
  9. “The service was great but the food was just average.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Come here for the stiff drinks and good prices.”
  2. “The drinks are reasonably priced and the happy hour deals are great (especially 2 for 1's!”
  3. “The prices are reasonable, and the waitstaff are usually good.”
  4. “Not a good value”
  5. “Bring your own crowd and enjoy the music and frequent cheap specials.”
  6. “So basically its rip-off unless you like those beers and cheap vodka.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/10/08

Fun afterwork spot

by clwny at Citysearch

I really enjoyed your Karaoke last thurs! And 2 for 1 happy hour was great while it lasted. Keep up the good work!!!

3 Star Rating: Average

07/25/08

Great bar ok food

by emmonique at Citysearch

I visited TG on a Thursday evening with a few co-workers. The music was great but extremely loud. This is a great place if you are in the mood to groove, not such a good place if you want to be able to have a conversation. The service was great but the food was just average.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/22/08

Not a good value

by kipsbaykid at Citysearch

I have been hitting bars in this neighborhood for about 5 years. After Fubar and CB6 went down we had to find a new local watering hole. There was a happy hour scheduled at Black Finn with coworkers but that place gets so over-packed we thought we would walk down the street and give T.G. Whitneys a shot. About the only good thing is that we had space. At the end of the night I realized why we had so much space. The prices were high, I think I got 1 free beer on a $120 tab. Shots of Patron were $10 each and use the smallest of shot glasses. If you are just going out with friends once in a while and want to try someplace new and you are not looking for value this place would work since you should have space. They had karaoke that night and was not impressed, if you want karaoke you are better off at a bar like Brother Jimmys.

Forgot to mention, they did have a buy-1 get 1 free deal, but it was only for like bud light or some other non-premium beer. Other bars in the area have either fixed price all-you-can-drink for an hour or two or true half-price or buy-1-get-1-free happy hours and this covers all drinks, even top shelf.

  • Pros: plenty of space
  • Cons: bartenders/mgmt need to learn how to hook up customers
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/16/07

One of the few places for good karaoke

by cpaz100 at Citysearch

Honestly I was surprised. I've tried a few of the so-called karaoke hot-spots (2nd on 2nd, Sing Sing, Keats, Iggy's) and have been disappointed by pay-for-play nonsense and catering to regulars.

This place did not disappoint. I was here on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded, just enough crowd for a fun and exciting rotation. The sound and book are good. The KJ was very friendly and wasn't one of those that needs to sing every 4th song. I don't even remember if he sang.

I'll be back and this time I'll bring some friends.. My only suggestion is a slightly less awkward setup. It feels like the gear is all over the place and I almost tripped over the main speaker. Other than that, good sound and good songs!

  • Pros: so far so good!
  • Cons: slightly awkward setup for the accident prone
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/10/06

Great Prices, Fun Bartenders

by csuf96 at Citysearch

This bar is a great place to go afterwork. It's got great music and a very fun crowd. Not too many frat boys! The prices are just right- It's nice to go out afterwork and not break the bank. Thanks to the bartenders for hookin' me up with song selections! Will be back.

The Details on TG Whitney's

Place Categories:

  • great empty place
  • good music
  • always friendly staff
  • great prices
  • always enjoyed food
  • good service
  • great very fun crowd
  • likes laidback bar
  • good karaoke
  • terrible manager
  • usually good waitstaff
  • great happy hour
  • good songs
  • great fun bartenders
  • tasteless beers
  • perfect setting
  • great drinks
  • good value
  • always enjoyed atmosphere
  • friendly bartender
  • really enjoyed karaoke last thurs
  • perfect patio
  • good sound
  • like vodka
  • great party