Murphy's Pub

(212) 751-5400

977 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10022 40.7559 -73.9678

Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown

What People Are Saying About Murphy's Pub

The Owner

Murphy's Pub

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Murphy's Pub & Restaurant is one of the oldest and revered Midtown East Pubs. With over twenty years of history in the area, Murphy's continues to draw a large crowd of regulars and welcomes all newcomers. Murphy's is known for its extended happy hour, which runs from 10am to 7pm and is home to the $4- 20 oz Pint. Murphy's offers a full menu to compliment your cocktails. Murphy's is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week we also serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Murphy's Pub & Restaurant is a perfect perch while your favorite game is on. Six large screen TVs are scattered about with a huge projection screen available for the big events. Groups are welcomed and encouraged, Murphy's is a great place for birthdays and other private parties and can accommodate most any request. Feel free to stop by and experience real Irish hospitality.

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The Editor

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The Scene
This sit-back-and-take-a-load-off pub has received a face-lift--starting with the shiny red exterior, distinguishing it from other Irish haunts along the row. And it deserves the distinction. Good-natured staff have a bit of blustery Irish wit, pressed tablecloths are protected by classic map-of-Ireland placemats, and the two-handed burgers are better than most. Soak in the old-fashioned charm.

The Draw
Every now and then someone puts in a quarter and the jukebox coughs up some tender Hank Williams. But mostly there's a familiar mix of classic rock with a steady stream of Van Morrison. From the guys discussing sports at the bar to the melted cheese on a plate of potato skins, Murphy's is simple, respectable and comforting. Families bring their kids for fish-and-chips and old friends reunite over creamy-headed Guinness, but, as staff will tell you full-brogue, no one needs a reason to find their way back.

irishlunatic

August 20, 2008

Never set foot in this pub, you've been warned!!!! I have had the chance to frequent Murphy's Pub three or four times, each time enjoying the beer and french fries. However, the last time I was there the bartender's behavior was aggressive, cruel, unacceptable and inexcusable. He simply decided to kick my friend and I out because we did not rush to order a second round of drinks. After using every profanity one could come up with, we were shocked to see him call his cop friends, who all come there during their off-hours. They seemed disinterested and biased against us and told us that he can yell at us, curse at us, even physically hurt us if he wants to, which later on I found out is illegal to do. My friend and I did nothing to deserve this kind of discrimination and still got a warning from the police, all members of the 17th precinct. In short, just like the other blogger wrote, try to never set foot in that place, especially if you're background is anything other than Irish.

kvvj80c

July 29, 2008

been coming with team cupcakes for a few years now. never gave the staff a good reason to befriend us, but they did. best group of people and personalities working, ever. good pints, burgers, wings, pickles and soup. great for watching live sporting events and the bridge and tunnel crowd on saturdays.

Anonymous

May 08, 2008

They have got really good food and nice atmosphere. There is a lot of TVs, good for catching a game, but not so good for catching up with a friend as every time that I went there it was very loud.

The Details on Murphy's Pub

When to Go:

Midtowners cut work early and take advantage of the lunch menu, which features meals around $10 and is served until 4pm.

Category:

Brew Pubs, Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Taverns

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Restaurant Special Features:

Brunch

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Message from Murphy's Pub

  • Extended Happy Hour 10am-7pm
  • Brunch Saturday & Sunday
  • Large Screen TVs

Murphy's Pub & Restaurant is one of the oldest and revered Midtown East Pubs. With over twenty years of history in the area, Murphy's continues to draw a large crowd of regulars and welcomes all newcomers. Murphy's is known for its extended happy hour, which runs from 10am to 7pm and is home to the $4- 20 oz Pint. Murphy's offers a full menu to compliment your cocktails. Murphy's is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week we also serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Murphy's Pub & Restaurant is a perfect perch while your favorite game is on. Six large screen TVs are scattered about with a huge projection screen available for the big events. Groups are welcomed and encouraged, Murphy's is a great place for birthdays and other private parties and can accommodate most any request. Feel free to stop by and experience real Irish hospitality.

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