11/23/08

great live music bar

by tikinyc

i recently went to paddy's for the first time, and i must say i was very impressed - while there is a cover ($5) and the beer isn't cheap (i think about $5-6 for bud light bottles and $6 for magners), i will definitely go back for the live music

• Pros: great music
• Cons: cover, but its worth it

01/30/08

Not what it used to be

by terrapin07

This place used to be a gem, now it's just another overpriced Manhattan pub without any charm. In its heyday, I never minded paying the cover charge because the bands were good and the pints reasonably priced. But after my last visit, none of this rings true. A 5 dollar cover 3 hours before the band goes on and 7 dollar pints will have you bankrupt even before the band shows up. Also, on my last visit I noticed there wasn't a lot of people there which means other people feel the same way I do. The place used to get packed and was always fun. There wasn't even one person in the back room. I am sad to say that I will never return to Paddy Reilly's, but I will keep the good memories of how the place used to be.

• Pros: Good Guiness
• Cons: High Prices

01/03/08

This pub is the greatest place in the world!!!

by dv34

Sincerety and authenticity oozes from this friendly and laid-back pub. Step inside and you'll feel like you're living in a Shane MacGowan song. This place is home to some of the most interesting and friendly people in the city, and a venue for some outstanding Irish, folk, blues, and bluegrass performers.

Try to catch Random Folk (Tuesdays), the Prodigals (Fridays), Aprille Goodman (Sundays), and the Mickey Finns whenever they're playing. The Sunday afternoon bluegrass session and the Thursday night traditional Irish session are great for listening to and playing with.

• Pros: Awesome music, atmosphere, and crowd. Super friendly.

02/22/07

BEST EVAAA

by ajbraha

Best bar in the city! Come on Thursday nights to enjoy some soulful irish music. Every night is something different.

• Pros: great live music
• Cons: none

10/30/06

Best Irish folk music in town!

by maeve08

I haven't been to Paddy Reilly's since last year-- but the last time I went, had the time of my life with my husband and our parents. We were there when an acoustic band was playing, got their CD -- Random Folk. It was a young group of great singers and instrumentalists who played all our favorite old Irish folk songs with beautiful harmonies. We danced and had a wonderful evening. We will definitely be going back the next time we have visitors in town!

• Pros: Music, Service, Atmosphere
• Cons: No food, Location

01/19/06

whats on tap

by bonzobean

8 taps of guinness , live traditional irish music 7 nights a week and a great bluegrass session on sunday afternoons in a very cozy pub atmosphere.

• Pros: lmusic free during th, happy hour 11 am till, great guinness

02/27/04

Choose from five Guinness taps and savor the sounds of Ireland.

by Contributor

Though physically in the city, Paddy Reilly's Music Bar seems straight out of the Old Country. Horseshoes, barrels and old-fashioned water pumps decorate this spacious Irish pub, and patrons of all ages gather nightly in front of a small stage to hear traditional Irish bands play their Celtic hearts out (Black 47 and the Chieftains got their starts here). Even the bathrooms, dubbed the "Hen House" and the "Tool Shed," have a quaint, old-time tavern feel. Claiming to be the first and only all-draft Guinness bar in the world, Paddy Reilly's boasts five taps, all of which take their sweet time pouring nothing but fine, semi-solid Guinness. The dimly lit pub is never quite full, but doesn't feel empty. Plentiful cushioned benches offer ample space to sit.