07/17/08

Great Irish Pub

by NyBob85

The Blarney Rock is an old-school Irish-American pub, the sort that used to be ubiquituous in New York. The place is a total dive frequented by construction workers and Rangers/Knicks fans from nearby Madison Square Garden. A great old joint with a good jukebox, personable bartending staff, and an often raucous blue-collar crowd that evokes the gritty, hard-edged New York of yesteryear. A great place for those without pretension or those tired of bars defined by snootiness and snobbery to have a drink. Just don't come in announcing plans to do any non-union construction or you may literally not leave alive.

• Pros: Atmosphere, Friendly Staff, Jukebox, Crowd
• Cons: A little pricey, Usually a Sausage Fest

07/21/06

Hope Hacker Con Official Bar/Pub

by davidavdavid

There's no other place to be while HOPE is in town. You will not be able to get a seat, we usually take over the place, but don't let that stop you from tryiing. The beer is flowing, and we won't get physical, unless you start something.

Marriages and relationships have been busted here :)

08/10/05

Keeps getting me!!!

by tdwyer

First class service, friendly Irish waitresses and bar tenders! Real authentic pub! Its close to Madison Square Garden so the bar is buzzing with hockey fans before every game, the atmosphere is fantastic! On St. Patrick?s Day it?s the place to be with real Irish food and Irish staff your guaranteed the best craic ever! Looking forward to going back in June to see everyone there! A trip to New York isn?t complete without a visit to the Blarney Rock Pub.

• Pros: Just redone by new manager, great place
• Cons: not much, a little loud

07/22/03

chill dive bar

by lyric06

A non-trendy hole in the wall bar...great bartenders! The drinks are strong and reasonably priced, not crowded. Great jukebox selections! Fun time, would recommend.

• Pros: Prices, Drinks, Music
• Cons: Atmosphere