O'Lunney's Times Square Pub

08/14/2008 Posted by U2FanU2

I had some friends in town recently--first-time New Yorkers--and so we were doing the whole Times Square thing, as of course, they were enamoured by all the lights. Well, at about midnight, after several hours of cocktails, we saw this AWESOME green sign for O'Lunney's, we were in need of some food, ands this looked like a perfect place; indeed, it was!! Once we got inside, we switched from our cocktails to enjoy their huge variety of good ole Irish beer (liquor was available, of course). We ordered a few appetizers to get us started: jalapeno poppers, chicken fingers amd potato skins, all of which were delicious!!! Then we even decided to try to real Irish food and we were sure glad we did!! We oreder "Bangars and Mash" an irish style sausage with fesh mashed potatoes, and we also ordered Shepherd's Pie---to die for!!!! I will definitely be bringing all my future guests to experience this truly Irish Pub in the heart of Times Square and the Theatre District!!

Pros: AWESOME IRISH BAR!! Great service, delicious food, and reasonably priced drinks!!

Cons: none

08/14/2008 Posted by louiset

I wish that we had an O'Lunney's in Westchester!!! I stopped at this quaint little spot with my guy before we went to go and see our show-I absolutely loved the authentic Irish cuisine-I got an order of sheperds pie for my mother because I knew it was so good it would remind her of life growing up in Dublin-IT WAS THAT GOOD. The scene was very welcoming, with great service. All of the employees where very friendly and welcoming-it seems as though it would be a great place to work. I stuffed my belly to the brim, and couldn't help to sample a desert. I could not have asked for a better experience. After the show, we even stopped back for a drink.I will recommend this spot to anyone that wants tasty food, and reasonable prices. Did I mention their long list of brews and drinks for VERY reasonable prices in NYC? TRY THE GOULASH! you won't be disappointed.

Pros: Reasonable prices, great service, and amazing food

Cons: NONE

05/21/2008 Posted by rascalnyc

While I rarely make it to this part of town, a close friend of mine recommended this place to me as a good pre-theater venue. While my partner had come in contact with tickets to Hairspray, we found ourselves at this establishment last Sunday. From the moment we sat down the service was terrible. Furthermore, the waiter and manager made no effort to turn things around and the "snowball" effect was in full swing. We waited about twenty minutes for the waiter to take our order.In addition to his mishap, we also waited about twenty minutes for him to refill our beers. Once the food finally came the manager came over and quality checked before we had even started. She really asked "How does the food look?". Not too sure where they recruit their managers at this place but Macdonald's would be a more suitable environment for this women.

05/21/2008 Posted by Jsulli7

I used to be a loyal customer of this establishment, but I was greatly disappointed the other evening. We were greeted by a server, but he then left on his apparent break. We did not see another server for the next 45 minutes. My friend had to go to the bar to get our own drinks. Once she got our drinks, the manager had to come to our table because our server had forgotten about us. The food was fine...but when the bill came, the drinks we had initially ordered from the server were on the bill (which we had never received). We had to argued with the manager to have them removed...she never took our word for it, we had to show her proof of purchase from the bar...(how often does that happen--- to remove one drink from the bill???) She was confrontational, and not accommodating, nothing was appeased, it was one of the worst pub experiences I have had. I will never go back there...and I do not recommend it to tourists or new yorkers...

05/17/2008 Posted by ChristyW

This was our first time in NYC. We had a wonderful time. At the end of each day after sightseeing, we would stop in this bar for a couple of drinks. All of the staff was incredibly friendly making us feel like regulars. The manager and owner were fantastic as well. I can't say enough good things about this bar. The food and the drinks are great as well, but it's the atmosphere and the service that made this bar one of our favorite places to sit and relax.

Pros: service, atmosphere

09/16/2007 Posted by mommagoo

Great find in Times Square. Beautiful bar, gorgeous Celtic carvings, and they give you a "Strong pour" if you know what I mean, at the bar! Very friendly and a hot spot for office workers I perceived. The owner is a wonderful gentleman.........from Donnegal. The wings are stupendous and whatever else that sailed by us looked plentiful & delicious. Try it.........

Pros: good drinks, & service

Cons: none

11/16/2006 Posted by lonelydreams27

This was one of the best places i visited when i was in nyc! the service at the bar was incredible. Our bartender Bernadet was the best!!! She made us great drinks and entertained us as well! The place is very friendly and drinks are reasonably priced. I loved it!!!

Pros: service, great drinks

Cons: none

08/28/2006 Posted by orrenshell

My husband and I visit NYC every year and ALWAYS go to O'lunneys...be it a quick lunchtime beer or all nighter (fleet week May 06 was FANTASTIC!) staff are sooo friendly - not cheap but where is in New York...especially on Times Square! far better than the likes of Hard Rock/Planet Hollywood/TGI/Bubba Shrimp on times square..... lots of atmosphere.........and third round is always on the house!

Pros: atmosphere, staff good cocktails

Cons: gets busy with after work crowd

12/12/2005 Posted by yukster11

This is a pretty blase place right near Times Square. The food is good, but it's a little overpriced for bar food. The staff is definitely Irish and tries to be friendly, but it draws a bit of a strange crowd that has a tendency to prevent you from having a good time. Occassionally, they have live music one side of the bar (there are 2). Nothing about this place stands out in particular, but if you are looking for a clean quiet place to have a drink, you could do worse.

Pros: Clean

Cons: Expensive

12/08/2005 Posted by coffeyrachel

I recently found O Lunneys having made a pledge to myself that while I live in NYC & Irish, I will not enteran Irish bar. Id had a crazy busy day& wanted a bit of the home comforts when I found this place. I pulled up a chair at the bar and the bar manager Ronny, was so welcoming and funny he put me completly at ease. Being a single girl in a bar can be quite daunting in new york. He was great company and full of information. I stayed for dinner, which was good, not fantastic food, but definatly value for money and had a few beers. My bill at the end was so low I got a shock. When does that ever happen in NEW YORK? I would encourage you all to make a stop at this bar &restaurant for the fantastic service and homely feel.