Playwright Celtic Pub

This place was one of our first stops in New York. We loved it so much we went back again! Met Kurt, their Frank Sinatra singer! He was amazing!! Met the owner as well. He is a very nice guy! The cocktails were great. My husband loved Jameson Orange and ginger ale with a slice of orange, so that was his drink choice, and I had a Yuengling and a candy can cocktail. (Santas something? ) If youre in New York, go! We started on the first floor and ended up on the 2nd floor to watch Kurt! You dont regret it! The French onion soup was too die for! All of their food is delicious! Service is great as well! Oh, and a bonus was, got to meet Buddy the Elf and his Reindeer! So much fun!

Cool Irish Pub one street from the craziness of Times Square. The pub was clean, so were the bathrooms. Service was friendly and fast. I had a Reuben and my with had a Turkey club and salad. We both enjoyed our meals, nothing fancy just good stereo typical pub fare. The price of food was average for New York. The is a roof top patio but it was closed the day we were there. It was nice and quiet when we had our meal, a good break from the NYC chaos!

A great 4-floor Irish pub with great food. We had the pot pie and beef stew. Would definitely get both dishes again. For a place adjacent to Times Square, it didn’t seem too touristy!

The beautiful place but the attention was the worst, I went alone to have two beers and when I asked for the bill the guy tells me that its 20 dollars for two crowns. But he told me with an ugly attitude, and I thought it was expensive to pay 20 dollars for two beers, then I asked him for the ticket and he told me that they didnt give consumption tickets there and I found it very strange, and then he tells me that if I want he would give me the bill, and I told him of course, I want to see how much the two beers cost and he reluctantly gave me the bill and ended up charging me 24 dollars.. the truth is very bad attention .. it was on the third floor and the guy had long hair And I think hes from Ecuador

Ive been here several times and always very happy with my experienceService- from the bar to the restaurant, all friendly and attentiveFood- very good and quick. Reasonably priced for the areaAtmosphere- great Irish bar/restaurant feel

The good: atmosphere and service is fast.The bad: I went for a Guinness thinking this would have proper glass for a Guinness. Unfortunately it is the typical small glass for $13. The bar have weird smell not clean.The bartender gave himself the tip which I dont agree.I dont recommend this place, seems like a tourist trap

This spot has been here forever. Staff is friendly and the food is good. Prices are reasonable. This is a well known restaurant/ bar for locals. Lunch and dinner crowds are all business people. This spot gets a A+ for years of consistency with n quality and price

Server Patricia was very rude and at the end saw they automatically added 18% gratuity without saying anything. Bussers would come. and reach over your plate to set something down without even saying anything. Wanted) something off of the kids menu and she refused because I wasnt 10 and under and itnever said that anywhere. It was also Saturday around 1pm and they wouldnt let us order anything on the weekend brunch that was from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sundays. No one asked about our food or when we wanted the check, had to find them in order to get the check. It didnt say anywhere that there was an up charge to use card and no one told us. My brother is gluten free so he got a gluten free bun and no one. said that it would be an up charge as well. No waiting area for when it gets busy and extremely cold. No condiments on the table either and no napkins either.

I came here with my husband for dinner around 7:30pm on Saturday night. Despite the prime time, there was no wait and we were seated right away.The waitress was very attentive and I had questions and small requests with my order but she answered took care of each one of them precisely. She went above and beyond, checking with the kitchen and correcting the order for me when I told her about my dietary restriction.On top of her great service, to our surprise the food was beyond regular bar food! I ordered a salad with shrimp and the shrimps were huge!! My husband ordered club sandwich and he said his was very good too.Overall we were very pleased and content with the food and service.

Stopped in for drinks after a Broadway show. Place is decorated really nice for the holidays. Service was great and they put the eagles game on for us! Did not try the food here but it smelled good!

The building is gorgeous. Cozy atmosphere.

My chicken pot pie was really good, however, my husband found a bristle from a cleaning pad in his bangers and mash. Not great for a popular place to eat. Do better!

Stopped in for some beers and some bar/finger foods. The Bartender was very nice and engaging, food and beer was good as well. I would suggest is a place to visit.

We were seated right away, but waited almost an hour for our food when it was not particularly crowded. The food was about 50/50. I would have enjoyed the meal if the bill hadnt been so high, but most of the food was not worth the price and the portions were small. Steer clear of the apple crumble. All I could taste was the over-powering cinnamon and it was room temperature, which was disappointing considering the beautiful presentation. Its definitely not the worst place Ive been, but be ready to burn through some cash for some average quality food. The view of the city from the roof was beautiful though.

Insane pricing. They are gouging people going to shows nearby. $11/per pint is asinine in 2024 even for midtown. Not the bartenders fault and they were great but holy cow, for sure neither returning nor recommending.

Took my queen to a play and rooftop dinner at playwright. The food is awesome. The atmosphere is great.

A spacious ground + one floor pub, we were lucky enough to catch the last few minutes of a live music performance that simply uplifted our moods! We ordered a quick meal of munchies, fish fingers and a chicken sandwich with fries, a a Baileys shot for dessert! Also tried their Halloween special pumpkin ale.

Nice Irish bar with a mix of sports, we were able to watch the game at the bar having drinks, all well recommended

We ordered cheese sticks and there was only 4 on the plate lol. The bartender didn’t even speak to us and was talking to his co workers while ignoring us. Host was so rude upon greeting us. Honestly I’d go to different spots near time square than here.

Quality of fish and chips was awful! You had to trust that there was some kind of fish pastry because the taste and eve more the consistency were somethingelse...Tip was imposed not suggested at 18%Service good and quickPrice was insanely high for what we got!Not reccomended

Great place!! Came here with my family on vacation, we ordered the sampler platter for an appetizer and it was delicious. All the lunches are $12 and they have a nice variety, I got a panini and everyone else got sliders. We came at 11 and it was not busy at all! Wonderful service.

The mushroom ravioli is to die for! It is the best food and the best service. Everyones so friendly! Highly recommend!

This great...a really super place...the roof top bar is cozy and full of the sound of Hells Kitchen. The food as ever was tasty and portions are huge, get a starter to share and a main to share...you have been warned of you dont. Prices are fine like London.

Terrible attempt at Irish food. Wasnt expecting much, from something close proximity to time square. But with this high of a price point this is insane. Service exists so 3 stars for that.

Food was really good but not a real Irish Bar. Only Irish thing is the Guinness.

The service was good and the food tasted great. Food came out quickly and was hot. Would go back to eat again.

Ok, 10 Dollar for a Guinness is not cheap. And the mandatory enforced tip is exorbitant high. But sadly this is state of the art everywhere around there. The food is excellent and the stuff is competent and friendly.

Great service. Friendly. Atmosphere in upstairs bar was awesome with a Frank Sinatra tribute. Food was excellent.

Shrimp appetizer was great! Crab sliders good, but would be better with less bread. Fish and Chips great. Not greasy - recommend. Blueberry Mule and Guinness hit the spot for us. Would come back. Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive. Gets busy!

Great food and reasonably priced. Our food came fast, which was great because we had to be at a show before 7pm. Close to Times Square and the theatres. We had a burger and fries and a chicken sandwich and fries. Delicious and good size proportions. The seating was a little cramped and the place was crowded. Our server was efficient but not super friendly. The hostess was very nice though. Would definitely eT here again

Ive been to this place a few times now, mostly at the bar but most recently at an upstairs table. The food and service were excellent...why 3 stars? They watered down/skimped on the alcohol in our drinks. Even after I mads a comment about not tasting any liquor in my $12 SoCo and coke, the next one tasted the same. To patrons I would recommend this place but stick to beer, to the restaurant Id recommend NOT doing that, bad for buisness.

We went there for a new year eve dinner. The place is bit congested but the food was very nice. Even though we had reservations , they looked very clue less about seating and arrangement.Also be ready for a long restroom que on a busy Friday/ Saturday evening. Unfortunately since they have only 1 rest room per floor.

Great place for food and drink,there was a Frank Sinatra tribute on when we were there, he was brilliant. Brilliant atmosphere, highly recommend it.

Great Irish Bar walking distance from Marriott Marquise Time Square. Great irish food and drinks. Try the Shepherds Pie and Pot Pie to cure any hangovers. 4 stories with a rowdy bar on 1, a quieter more intimate restaurant setting on 2 and 3. And a rooftop bar with outdoor patio and a great 365 view of the skyline. Private rooms available. Draft beer only available on the 1st floor. The stairs are made out of real marble. Very nice place with a comfortable atmosphere for people who want to party or dine in a quieter atmosphere.

I stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel at Thanksgiving. This place is very festive with Xmas music and decor. We had a great Turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and food.

Good place for a bite away from the insanity of TS. Friendly service and good food. Chicken sandwich with roasted peppers and pesto made for a nice lunch. The person next to me had the entree fish and chips and looked great!!

Just a little too expensive even giving the location. $12 for a beer I can get most places for $3-$6.

We stopped here for a drink after our bus tour and found a gem! Ricardo was our bartender and was absolutely amazing! I would recommend stopping in if you are close by.

Didnt have a bite to eat, but great little rooftop patio away from the chaos of TS. Beer was cold. Awesome staircase from the bottom to the roof.

Better than other Irish Pubs Ive visited. The location is stellar!...just a jaunt from several theaters and its quaint, albeit typical, decor is just what I expected. The prices are equitable for NY. The bruschetta was a little heavy on the balsamic and capers but hey!...what do I know?

Nice Irish pub just a block off Broadway. Nice beer selections menu had a good selection of entrees and appetizers. The view from the rooftop is great. We ordered some drinks and had the steak nachos. Staff was friendly and attentive, the food was great, and the atmosphere was nice on this sunny spring afternoon.

We stopped for apps and drinks after a show and sat on the rooftop, definitely a repeat location next time were in town. Not quite as Irish fare as I would like but the food was great. 1st floor is a dark bar, 2nd floor is more restaurant like seating, 3rd floor is upscale bar vibe and 4th floor is rooftop bar.

Every detail was perfect! This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Soup was perfect and amazing. Entrees (4) were all perfect, dessert perfect, drinks perfect and the atmosphere was really good. The Chef and his staff nailed every little detail perfectly. The front house staff and bar crew also hit every detail. Wow! My new favorite restaurant in New York! I don’t even like Irish pubs all that much, my kid wanted me to go

Shepards pie was outstanding.Service was great, fast & sufficient.Would totally go back!!!

Service was awesome! Place was clean! Staff was super attentive and nice! Food was quickly prepared and delicious!! Oh and the beer was great too!!

Excellent pre-show dinner. Celtic burger made to order with mushroom and swiss, very glad we subbed in the garlic rosemary fries! Steak sandwich on baguette moist and tasty. Never had HP sauce before, seemed a sweeter mellower version of A1, great with the fries! Mixed drinks just the right balance. Relaxed atmosphere, vaxxed only crowd allowed (👍). Shared a bread pudding with coffees. 4 stars only cuz couldnt how to do 4 1/2 stars. Half star ding for 2 wrong items brought out but quickly rectified ❤❤❤ will come back.

Nice place with lovely, friendly staff.We stopped off for a drink but ended up having a couple because it was a good atmosphere. Had for pints and was around $18 a round. There’s two of us. Pretty reasonable for New York

Has a real pub feel, great service. Loved the fish and chips, and the smoothest draft Guinness Ive ever had.

Personally speaking I like here 🌟😄😍 and would like to recommend to my friends. Why if good person with nice heart like Mr TONY( manager for this restaurant) working at here. Nice employees could bring good business to this store

I came with my aunt to this pub, everything was going smoothly until supposedly my aunts card was dropped on the floor by one of the bartenders. The place behindthe bar is very small. They couldnt find the card. I asked for the manager and he said Im not working right now. They were not taking serious the fact that they couldnt find the the card. DO NOT COME HERE.

Great place to stop for a bite to eat. Friendly staff and excellent service. Will visit here again.

Stopped in for a drink and catch up with a good friend, we sat in the upstairs portion which was nice and quiet, great for conversation. The apple crisp was delicious. The only con I would say is my friend ordered a Jameson neat and what they brought her definitely wasn’t Jameson (I tasted it). She even mentioned it to the waiter who swore up and down that it was; it definitely was Jack Daniels. Other than that I’d say it’s a good spot for a catch up over a drink.

It was pretty chilly outside but we sat on the roof deck to enjoy some cheesecake and a glass of wine. It was lovely!

Abysmal service, sad to say. We discovered that although you might be valued on a Saturday (we were there a few weeks ago and had a really good time), you dont count on a Sunday. Had to get walk to the to bar to get a second round, then had find our server for the check. Never saw our server after our meals were ordered. Were we planning to spend a few hours with drinks and maybe dessert but couldnt even get the check without having to get up from the table and track someone down. Very disappointing considering we were the only customers left on the second floor in the bar area. Everyone on staff was talking to each other or playing on their phone. That said, food was great.

A frequent stop when I am in the city. The salmon is out of this world! If you are a fish and chips person, that is my second choice. I have never had a bad meal here and staff is always friendly. If you are trying to catch a Broadway show let them know and they will speed up your order. Place can be noisy when crowded.

Good drinks, even better food, and the bartender was very friendly!

Service suck! Drinks Suck! Automatic 20% gratuity period! Had 1 drink at the bar with a rude bartender and she helped herself to $4+ tip!

Awesome, authentic food. Decent prices for the size of the portions and quality. Very friendly staff! Building has 4 stories including a roof top and a room for private parties.

Came by this location late at night after escaping Times Square (what a nightmare). It was a neat place to wind down after a show, and have a drink with a decent view over part of NYC. The server was brisk and efficient; not unfriendly but eager to get the placed closed up, as it was around last-call.The mixed drink was well poured, and their beer list was pretty decent as well.

Solid choice to meetup, busy for sports but always great service

It’s our go to place when we meet for matinee shows. Never disappointed with the food, drink selections & service

The service is fantastic. The food is worth every penny. Cannot rate highly enough. Definitely a place to go for just a drink or dinner.

Came here after moulin rouge bc I heard good things about their fish and chips. They were 1000% correct. They were outstanding so fresh not fishy at all. Will def be back. Would recommend I looked at a lot of places in the area glad i came here

Great little hideaway! Get up to the roof top bar of you can. Quiet place above the city to grab a drink and get some food. And it’s right off of Broadway so stop in and get a drink before seeing a show!

This place ia not as it uaed to be. The food was not special and I had some stomach pain after. There were signs of Reserved everywhere but the waiter gave us a table somewhere in an obscure corner. After few minutes the table next to us was filles with some youg people (studenta maybe) who were very noisy. Fot the whole time we stayed there, we did not see any of the other tables being taken so wondering why they keep the Reserved sign on thoae table? Be aware of the little writing at the bottom of the menu, which says 20% gratuity included. It looks like it became a norm in New York now, no matter how good is the service and food, you are charged for tips as well. New York became a dirty place. We will not come here anymore.

I never make reviews but the service I received today was so shockingly bad I had to. The “server” we had was so incredibly rude from the beginning to the end of our time there. As someone who also works in the industry I was surprised until I got the tab and realized they automatically added the gratuity for our group of 3; No need to be kind or give good service if your tip is guaranteed I guess. I felt very unwelcome and uncomfortable for most of the meal. Nothing we had to eat or drink was worth the price or the treatment, there’s plenty of other bars to spend your money at in NYC

Our food was very good, but their prices have gone up exorbitantly if you compare to recent menus

I was in New York last wk and decided to call here and have a pint to see what it was like. Well all I can say my experience in this place was not good. I walked in ordered a pint, got my pint put my hat on the bar and went to the loo. When I came back out I asked the Staff, what defines this as an Irish Bar. I was met with hostility after that question from the female bar staff and asked the same question to the male staff. His answer was ( I only start today). It was only while walking back to my pint on the bar to notice that it was gone, and low and be hold so was my hat. Straight away the door man asked me to leave. THIS BAR PERSON. Took my money for my drink And then Stole my Hat and took my Pint Away. To all my friends in My Home Country IRELAND. My Advice is stay away from this place if you ever go to New York. And to the Owner or Owners you need to check your staff.

Girlfriend and I shared Ceasar Salad and the Fish N Chips. Ceasar dressing had no taste to it, just wet romaine lettuce, but the Fish N Chips were very good!! Service, ehhh, sub-par... maybe if we were seated downstairs, it wouldve been a little different.

Ordered the turkey club (take out). Surprisingly the salad that can with the sandwich was the star. The turkey club... not so much.

Nice pub with good selection of food, located right off time square so convenient if you’re looking for something quick to eat before heading onto anywhere else.

Amazing food. Great fish and chips and the best Reuben sandwich I’ve ever had. Good, fast service. Would recommend.

Fantastic pun with great staff and drinks. Will definitely be back to visit. Shout out to James on his first night. Hope this all works out for you.

Stopped in on a Saturday night and it was all UFC.

Good vibes. Bruschetta was kinda weird though, not sure where the tomatoes were cause there definitely didn’t seem like there were any…

The atmosphere was hilariously unexpected. The food was great.

The manager and staff are amazing! Five stars for hospitality! They worked with our group of 25 at the LAST minute to make a private space for us that truly couldn’t have happened anywhere else in this area. The menu was perfect for our group, great pub classics (vegetarian and not) that were appealing and affordable and just right for a mix of ages, from children to grandparents. Our group was thrilled to have made this discovery - thank you to the owner, manager and team!

Only went in for a drink on the rooftop terrace, nice vibe to the place and a typical old style New York pub. 12$ for a pint of Guinness, IPA, Cider. Well worth a visit.

Good food! Friendly staff. Comfortable rooftop. 😎👍🏽

This restaurant was really neat. We ate in the heated structure right on the street. We ordered the Playwrights Signature Chicken Sandwich and it was fabulous, so was the French Onion Soup. We ordered two of their holiday/winter drinks. Delicious, strong, and festive. Service was slightly slow for not being that busy, but it was worth it.

Good food and drinks. Sat at the bar on the second floor and the bartenders were great! The only downside was the amount of marble stairs to walk down after drinking.

Very good food and great drinks! ! The steak salad was delicious! The jalapeño margaritas was spicy!

A great place to eat and drink. Really excellent service. Highly recommended.

Food wasnt bad. Service was slow considering it wasnt that packed but it was friendly. Food was OK. Burger was great. Fish and chips seemed like it was overcooked.

Havent actually visited yet but have to recommend based on service. I emailed from the UK enquiring whether I could watch sports there with my teenage son and received very quick, professional responses from Francie that were very helpful. See you in June for the Euros 😍

The restaurant is conveniently located in Times Square and the food was actually good. There was great live music and we had the best waitress taking care of us!Unfortunately, it was her last day working there and good for her because it seems like a shady place to work. The wench of a manager/hostess scooped up the extra $10 tip from the table that we left on top of the 18% tip they automatically add to your credit card payment. As she picked it up, she asked if it was for our server and we said yes.We felt suspicious and waited until we saw our server to make sure she got it. Our server said she doesnt receive tips while in training and that it was her last day working because she didnt like it there.I stopped the old manager/hostess with the glasses and asked about the tip and she said it was going to be split up amongst everyone, which wasnt what we wanted. We wanted it to go directly to our amazing server.Seems silly to treat amazing workers poorly, especially in a staffing shortage.

The servers are great and friendly.Exposed brick and dark wood everywhere. Plenty of TVs to watch sports. It’s the perfect spot to pop in and regroup from the madness outside.

More Irish American than Irish, this pub offers a beef stew for only $22 which pairs nicely with a Guinness on draft. If it offered lamb stew and served its Guinness slightly chilled to room temperature I would assume a more British Isles authenticity. Nonetheless, we were very pleased with the service and the warmth of the environment. My wife so enjoyed the scoop of mashed potatoes with the stew she requested a second helping. This pub is just romantic enough to satisfy a meal with a significant other and offers an isle of tranquility among the tumult of Times Square.

I enjoyed the atmosphere, busy but not too noisy!

Nice place for a pint. Wasnt that busy.

Can get a bit crowded with the pre- theater dinner crowd but very good food and typical NYC theater district prices. Have been here many times and will continue to go.

Best pub in Manhattan. Was there last weekend and we wandered into this bar. We were first greeted by a doorman who couldnt have been nicer. The lower bar was full so he recommended the bar upstairs (which we wouldnt have known about unless he told us). Went upstairs to find another beautiful bar and the BEST bartender in NYC. Josh delivered to us several pints and a Shepherds Pie - all in a timely way and with a great personality. Is now our favorite place to stop in when we are in NYC. The doorman even came upstairs later to make sure we found the bar & to ask if everything was to our liking. A+++ location. A+++ bartender. A+++ food.

One of the best most unique pubs in the theater district. I knew the first day we passed by on the way to check in that we would have to have a meal here and it did not disappoint! We were seated by the 3rd floor window and it was just a warm welcoming atmosphere. There was a party going on at the other end of the building on our level but we were made to feel right at home. The meal was delicious and overall a really enjoyable dining experience. The staff were all attentive and friendly even though they were pretty busy that evening. I wish we could have had more than one meal here. If we ever visit NYC again we will definitely be eating here again!

Food was good but our waitress did not check on us once. We had to stop her for water, more drinks, and the check. She made sure to check on all the tables around us but constantly walked by ours The bussers were helpful and nice but the waitress was useless. there is an automatic 18% tip so i guess there’s no incentive for good service. Don’t recommend.

Great place before seeing a show. Do miss the authentic Irish bartenders though but hasnt changed the great service.

Stopped here for breakfast/brunch while walking through downtown. The steak and eggs were great, and the Bellini (you get one included in the price of a brunch option) was quite good. Service was quick and friendly, though I have to give special props to the waiters that have to climb multiple sets of stairs to serve a table. The stairs are no joke!

Excellent Pub and a quite beautiful enclave to watch my Dallas Cowboys/gals play. And in the event that they stink the joint up well I can always turn to a proper old fashioned. The food is good also.

Service was terrible. They automatically add gratuity so that means you can expect zero effort. Our server didnt check on us once, we had to ask another server to flag him down and he didnt even come by, she closed us out. The staff that brings out food doesnt know the table numbers; they run food to every table asking is this yours?. The food was mediocre. The only perk and constant this place has is location.

Great service and a nice quiet spot for lunch.

Great place to go if you’re really very hungry. Good food and a decent value for money. I had their Margherita pizza and the chicken tenders. They both were amazing, very tasty, very filling. I did not love the pineapple mojito, though. Personal preference. I realized that pineapple juice and mint don’t really go well together.

Tried and true fine restaurant right in the middle of the theater district. Great food with Irish flair, yet also serves French Onion Soup which is well prepared! The Multiple visits to this establishment and have never been disappointed. Service friendly and attentive. Prices quite moderate considering theaters are in the same block. Highly recommended.

Great pub! Very tasty food and nice staff. My daughter and I had the Celtic burger and it was delish. We were able to have it cooked how we like it- medium! My husband had the beef stew and it was delicious but on the small side he said. Beer was great. Patio was fantastic! We will be back. Prices are very fair!

The environment was nice, festive for the holidays already. Most of the food was just okay, some of it a little disappointing. We were part of a group that was told there would be a vegetarian option, but the server had to ask someone else what that meant. It turned out to be a slapdash of noodles with mixed vegetables. Not very appetizing or even a little creative.

Brilliant. Very welcoming, we sat at the bar and enjoyed great service from Diarmuid (apologies if I’ve spelt that wrong). Got happily drunk in his company, and I now know what a Baby Guinness is - we would definitely recommend this bar. Really added to our break in New York.

Great views, great service, great food!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Loved the pot pie and potato skins. Lovely atmosphere and the rooftop was so fun!

The service was really bad. The staff is really rude and not willing to help.A completely bad experience I do not recommend.

Joey the upstairs bartender is a gem! Kurt, who sings Sinatra, is also really special.

We were there at opening, and were the only ones in there the entire time. As such, we were able to sit at the bar and chat with the server. It was a great start to our day and would happily return!

Not a bad place to grab a drink and some appetizers. Its relatively less noisy than other bars in the area, so its a good place to sit down and have a conversation. Tried the dirty martini, which was too salty. Guinness tap beer was spot on right. The appetizers were okay. Service is decent.

Friendly helpful staff… Very good food… They definitely know how to pour a Guinness! I didn’t notice any Celtic music being played… But that’s OK, that’s not what we went there for. It was a good solid dinner, and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of some of the items. And did I mention they know how to pour a Guinness?

Very cool place. We held a fantasy football event here. Staff was great.

Great food, friendly staff. Be aware that they wont split checks for large parties. Caused us some chaos when it came time to pay, but now we know.

Stopped in for a quick beer. Was able to enjoy outdoor seating on a beautiful afternoon. Super friendly service. Ice cold beer. A cool pub experience! Will definitely plan to visit again!

I had a great dish with a side salad and calamari. Food was delicious. The owner and staff provided great service and made us feel welcome. Yes I would definately return. The atmosphere was a busy friendly enviroment. We shared with the owner and staff that we were visiting from DC. Oh... I forgot to share with you PLEASE TRY THE CORN ON THE COBB!!!!!!!

We went for a late lunch our first day in NYC. My husband had a beer and a pastrami sandwich (very good he said), my son had a club sandwich and 2 beers, and I had a salad with no protein with water. The food is really unremarkable, but the location is pretty cool because we ate on the rooftop. The weather was perfect and views of surrounding buildings was very nice. $100 seemed high for lunch and what we had, but 1 get- it’s NYC. There is no elevator and the stairs to come to the roof top are VERY steep.

Nice Irish pub with reasonable prices by Times Square.

Celtic in that it serves Guinness and the pub fare is slightly Irish.

2 for me, please!1st time having Irish coffee and can totally see this as a 3 times a week, before work- relationship!Or any occasion will do..Love10X!

Went here after seeing The Humans on Broadway down the street. Had a burger which seemed to be reheated and did not taste very good. Also had a curry chicken dish which seemed like a TV dinner loaded with fries, shouldnt be surprising as it was brought out almost as soon as we ordered it. Overall food was mediocre at best. On the plus the beer was cold and service was good.

Really great place. Walked in on a Friday with no reservation. Great option for before a show. Food was super as was service. Good portions and price. $84 for two which included one alcoholic drink, a shared dessert and an 18% tip.

Good atmosphere and drinks.

Good experience. We had a friendly waiter, plenty of beer to choose from, and we were lucky enough to be able to grab a table on the 3rd floor open air seating area without a reservation. Located pretty close to port authority if youre just visiting.

Outdoor dining space is consistently filled with rats and homeless people doing drugs.

Expensive($15 drinks) but not terrible for times square. Food was pretty good too. Nice atmosphere.

Excellent service, food and drinks

Super nice Pub with great food and excellent service

Definitely enjoyed the food/drinks here! I would suggest eating upstairs in the outdoor roof area, so you can get stunning views of the city/streets! It was tasty food, made well, and the frozen drink was strong yet flavorful. Enjoyed our time here!

Good drinks and rooftop bar

Great food in a great location. Good selection of beers. Even though its on a super busy street, I felt like I was at my local bar - everyone was incredibly friendly and the staff gave off a family feel. I really enjoyed it! Apparently they have a rooftop bar as well.

The hamburger was the best I have had from anywhere in years . There is no shrinkage factor with this beef. Quaint vibe. Food was served quickly but then our waitress disappeared and I had to flag bar staff to get assistance. The quality of the food is what would bring me back. Oh and beer was icw cold.

The restaurant was popular/ busy. Service was slow. Food was fresh/hot but flavor was ok. Kind of basic / bland. Fries didnt even have salt.

Amazing staff, great drinks & beautiful rooftop. Have held multiple events at Playwright and cant say enough about how wonderful theyve been to work with. Highly recommend visiting.

The show was amazing! These talented musicians were superb, and the set left us making plans to revisit. Very happy we made a reservation to attend this show with our entire family. Teenage kids truly enjoyed it as well.

Good food,good service and fair NYC pricing.

Draught larger(Bud) was flat . They also give themselves an imposed 18% grat very kind to themselves 😡

Place is a dump. Bartenders were sloppy looking and not friendly. One was eating and drinking while serving us. bWe love an Irish pub this place is just gross

Nicely decorated for Christmas.

Nice little pub shame on its surroundings but not their fault. Roof top space nice enough and prices little higher than expected.

Went in for drinks before a show. We ordered a Black Russian and a Martini. We were disappointed to find the drinks were clearly watered down.

I really enjoy Irish bars especially when I wish to have my Guinness. This place is very comfortable, very good service, and very quiet, I liked it a lot, I hope to visit this place when I return to Manhattan

Nice pub good staff good food

ZERO STARS if I could...TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Touchy rude bartenders, bouncers who were racist bullies, all culminating in what was nothing short of extortion. We were a group of 7, we paid and tipped for all our drinks and were having a good time. One among us was a student and he ended up ordering a drink that he didnt tip for. The bartender asked him “no tip?” and he said “no tip”. We left our fresh round of drinks, that totaled to around $50, and stepped out of the establishment for a smoke. After finishing our smoke when we tried to get back inside the two bouncers stepped in our way and told us “ the bartender says you spoke to him disrespectfully so you are not allowed inside”. This they said was in reference to the no tip incident. Our civilized protests about paid drinks that were left untouched, were met with a callous, threatening and a racist attitude by the two bouncers who seemed to suggest that nothing we do or say will make any difference and asked us to leave. When we told them that this would go on social media, they behaved like they couldn’t care less. This ruined a perfectly good night in this lovely city for all of us, let alone the fact that we were literally robbed off $50. To top this all of the bartender walked out and threatened the aforementioned student friend with a “I hope you have a good night”. We had a horrible experience and if you are civilized citizen then you would want to stay away from this place.

What an amazing time we had in NYC for New Year Eve! So what do you need after a late night in the city Pub Food of course But Not just any place will do So obviously we had to go to the Playwright Celtic PubNot only was the food sooo freaking yummyBut we have got to shout out Masha our waitress You we’re a Rockstar !!!Thank you for elevating our experience Can’t wait to see your new cat ears headband 😜

Good food, lovely atmosphere and the staff was so nice.pretty reasonable for NY.most of all, quite good place, Irish Pub, to drink late night.

Love this place! visited 4/6 days we were here. Staff friendly. Good drink selection. Even on St. Patricks day when the bar was manic Megan made sure we were looked after. One of the main highlights to our stay. Thank-you so much Megan. Cant wait to plan our next visit back!

Good place to stop into before or after a show. 3 floors, upstairs bar has a rooftop patio. Food is good service is good as well. If you are just getting drinks during meal time tables are hard to come by.

Good food. Decent portions. Delicious with a nice atmosphere. Good drinks as well. Whether you want a Guinness, a black and tan, or a craft cocktail ... the bartenders are up to the task!

Great pub to stop by before going to a broadway show. Usually not busy early in the day and drinks are half the price of broadway, still expect to pay $10 for a beer and $12 for a shot, but thats to be expected. Super friendly service and clean place.

Nice pasta, nice pizza, nice experience.

Decent food and service. They had an issue with getting my credit card to work when they swiped it. Was a bit nerve wracking, but thankfully the card went through after several tries.

The bartender is rude and didn’t have water to share as well. We asked to pay the money for water as well but the bartender was accepting the payment and wasn’t able to give water. We didn’t expect this kind of behavior from staff and we’ll definitely not be able to come to this bar ever

Great food and cool rooftop dining made for an awesome experience

Went there while my gf and I were visiting my folks in NYC. Great food and service, hospitality was outstanding. Came between 6-7 pm and were seated right away. Seemed a little pricey tho compared to similar pubs in the area, but hey its Manhattan.

Burger was great. But had the feel of a fast food joint. Was told it would be an hour wait and was seated in 15 minutes. They lost a few customers by telling them that.

Walked in at busy time but hostess spotted us as soon as we walked up the stairs and sat us immediately. Great, fast service. Nice atmosphere. Food was good. Recommended beer was good.

My company, Country Travel Discoveries, have brought groups to Playwright the past couple of years. Tony, Malik and their entire staff absolutely know how to handle groups. They are A+ to work with, the food is delicious, service excellent--highly recommend Playwright Celtic Pub!

Huge burger. Tasted great and the service was spot on.

Most unfriendly pub I have ever visited on either side of the Atlantic. You are allowed to purchase an expensive drink in the ground floor bar but dont expect to sit even if there are lots of empty tables!! Fair enough that they are reserved for eating patrons but explain that before you take the cash. Staff rude and unfriendly. Welcome to NYC, I dont think so!!

The food was ok (lucky if I had 10 fries on my plate) although a bit on the expensive side. The Budweiser was flat and I was freezing sitting with the air conditioning blowing right in my head. The Irish waiter was very chatty and friendly lt Was only his second week and he did a good job. However I won’t be back.

I do not recommend this place. The person behind the bar was racist. Was upset because I was speaking in Spanish. Such a bad experience I had to leave.

Great place, wonderful staff. Sangria and margaritas rocked! Cant tell you how much we spent. That will give a clue to how much we drank. Prices are reasonable.

During our stay in New York City, we have been to this place several times. This is a place where you will always feel welcomed. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable

Stop in after an evening out at the theatre to take in some sports with a nice beverage and some pub fare food. Sunday night football on the many big screens and the tavern comes to life. A nice cozy atmosphere with tall bar stools and tables. Service was friendly and prompt and there was a nice selection of beer on taps.

Who couldnt stop by a good Irish pub near Time Square. Easy on and off stop for the local tour bus route.

Quite a surprise here. We needed an easy, lets kill some time and grab a bite and drinks before the train home. Happened to see the tables in the window and we thought to give it a try.First off drinks, probably one of the best finds in time square. $4-$5-$6 happy hour till 9pm. Had a few glasses of wine myself and was good. Friends had cosmo and beer and they all commented its surprising to get that deal in the middle of Manhattan.Food was good. We almost all stuck to Irish fare. I did the Shepards pie. I have eaten this all over Ireland, and London. This version was a little dry but had plenty of meat and veg. Loved that they brought out a bottle of Brown Sauce, it actually confirmed that the place is authentic. Friends had bangers and another meatloaf. All very good.I would recommend this to anyone in Times Square. Its hard to find a deal and the happy hour is great. The bonus of actual Irish food made my belly happy

GEMMA & COLETTE THE BARTENDERS WARE AMAZING & DID AN AMAZING JOB WITH MY ESPRESSO MARTINI 😁 🍸, IT WAS REALLY TASTY & SMOOTH. I ALSO WANTED TO SAY THE SECURITY WHO WAS EGYPT AS WELL AS THE BARBACK KEVIN KEPT THE PLACE SAFE AND VIBING. THE PLACE IN GENERAL IS COSY & HAS A LOVELY AMBIENCE TO IT AND WILL MAKE YOU FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE. LOCATION WISE IT IS ALSO CLOSE TO EVERYTHING ELSE INCLUDING THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL AND MANY MORE NEAR IT SO THAT WAY ITS A MATTER OF SMALL WALK TO THE PLACE.

Great service on the 3rd floor of this pub right next to times square.

Friendly pub, happy hour prices werent great but the cosmo was decent enough. Interior decor was comfortable and authentic. Atmosphere was good, definitely come back here again.

If I could give zero stars I would.AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!!! We asked for 4 shots (Baileys) and were charged $48!!!!!! When we complained all we got is this is New York!! We asked to see the manager but was told he wasnt in and that we had to pay the bill. Absolutely disgusting they can charge this astronomical amount.

For being in Times Square they sure treat you like family! I usually stay away from Times Square as I live in Chelsea. But went her one night with a friend and the Bartender was very nice and friendly. Will go back again!

Playwright Celtic Pub is an Irish pub, but you probably got it by the name. They offer a very long menu with Irish and American traditional dishes. They offer burgers for those in a rush, with Hot Pastrami Reuben being a local favorite, but Celtic Pub Burger and Messy Burger are not to be underestimated, too. And you can pick from a number of toppings just for a buck.Those that have a New Year’s resolution to avoid fast food can choose from the soups, salads and the grill. There’s a daily soup, that’s always hot, the salads are fresh and tasty (again, you can pick your dressings). You can pick from chicken, beef, and fish from the grill, and you can’t get wrong with all of them. Plump Chicken Breast is a company favorite.The entrees are those that stand out. All traditional from the green island of Ireland. The Celtic Beef Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers & Mash, and Beer Battered Fish N’ Chips are amongst the famous “representatives” of Irish cuisine not just in the US, but all over the world. A cool feature is that you have a recommended drink in the menu along with the dishes. Not surprisingly – it’s mostly beer.Although meat dominates the menu, the vegetarians can’t feel neglected. French Onion Soup, Kale and Spinach Salad, Vegetable Pasta (yes, they have great pasta, too) are amongst the quite a few things you can order.

Fun bar with great bartenders, perfect location for a drink after a show. I had the French Martini -- I know its an Irish bar, it was a featured drink. Relaxing atmosphere, friendly place to stop for a few drinks. Easy to find. Worth a stop in!

Awesome food, service and atmosphere. Decorated festive for the Christmas season!

Decent bar food looked good but I didnt eat here.The bar staff were friendly and the beer was flowing would happily spend a few hours casually passing time here.

Good food with efficient wait staff. A must before or after any performance

After our disappointment with the Foundry Bar at the Westin, The Playwright Celtic Pub and Grill was an easy walk from the hotel. The menu had a good selection of pub food and the service was prompt and friendly.

Great place with a awesome crowed. You can enjoy your drinks while listening to tracks played by a dj on weekends. Or u can sit back and relax on any of the four floors, watching your favorite games. And if your looking to enjoy your drink outside, they have a roof deck. The food is good too, my personal favorites are the Bruschetta, Grilled shrimp, sliders, potato skins, they also have a sampler, i say go for it. But you cant leave this place without trying the traditional Irish plate which I love, the SHEPHERDS PIE. Also last but not least the Chicken Pot Pie

Stop by for lunch before seeing a Broadway show. The food was good! I had the Shepherds Pie and it did not disappoint! The portion size was good for lunch (I couldnt finish it actually!) and hearty in flavor. Id highly recommend it.

Beautiful place but no craft beers... very disappointed with the selection just standard beers... the staff was outstanding! So if you like traditional beers and not a craft beer lover go here!

Quiet place. Relaxing environment.

Good service and nice food. Lady with red hair was rude to other staff members so it wasnt pleasant to hear or see that.

Cool place!Was cold outside and we found that cozy bar. Nice people inside, nice music. Was everything that were looking for

After all that hype I came to this place only to find an sparsely populated bar with gangsta rap music blaring on the speakers, not even a hint of something celtic around here except for the omnipresently printed shamrock here and there. The beer is overpriced too. Two beers and I was out in the streets again. Selected it randomly and Google Maps failed me miserably.

Had the best time ever! Bartender Katie was so cool, we didn’t want to leave :)

Not the best experience overall here - service was a tad slow (but the place wasnt that crowded), and the food was not spectacular. As a lover of all things Irish, the Irish-themed food needs a lot of improvement...all very bland and disappointing. And no Irish beer (apart from Guinness)? Dont think Ill be coming back here anytime soon...

Excellent menu, good food. Well represented Irish favorites. Lively crowd. Typical pub on the first floor, quieter pub/restaurant in the second, and a party on the roof. What could be more Irish.

It is nice with good service due to how it is crowded! They have bar and table to sit and enjoy a nice lunch or dinner if you get lucky and it is available they have the roof top floor too and you can sit on roof top and enjoy your meal or drinks!

I had a hamburger at the Playwright Celtic Pub, and it was pretty solid. I love Irish pub burgers, and this did not disappoint. There atmosphere was chill too, pretty casual and relaxed. I would recommend the pub for a couple drinks or a quick meal if you’re in the area.

Fantastic burgers, incredible fish and chips, perfect Irish chicken curry, everyone in the family was happy!

Charged 10 dollars for plain fries just to have a beer. Bartender was rude to me as well. I know things are rough now but dont take it out on your patrons.

I wanted a steak So found Playwright Celtic Pub. We went in my steak was ok my wifes fish and rice was not good the rice was all together. The bill came with a 15% gratitude added on Which we felt they did not deserve the bill $99:10 I am still awaiting my change So Disappointing Dickie

In for drinks only. Old school charm!

Just cool multi story pub. Roof top is cool.

Good food and drink. Service is amazing. Very polite and food came out fast and hot. We were shocked how quickly our food came out.

Food was ok (but not exceptional) and I dont think Ive seen Forge Irish Stout elsewhere, but Im docking them a star for automatically adding an 18% gratuity to our party of 3 and adding about 3% for credit card processing fees. Lack of ice with the water may give you the European feel, but I would have preferred the feel of cold water after waking around NYC in June.

A very homey pub by the hottest Broadway theater. You must get the Celtic beef stew. The flavors are amazing. The crab cake salad was also impressive. Great place to watch football on a rainy night.

Amazing pumpkin martini fabulous service ans Katie was the best barttender, even charged my phone

Havent finished eating yet but been coming here forever WO doing a review so I guess I like the place. Great little Irish pub grub standby in the theater district. Friendly as hell...cant go wrong.