Murphy's Pub
212-751-5400
977 2nd Ave New York, NY 10022
Dinner is served at midtown's sweetest Irish pub.
Message from Murphy's Pub
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.
Editorial by Citysearch
The SceneThis 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.
Key Points
- Extended Happy Hour 10am-7pm
- Brunch Saturday & Sunday
- Large Screen TVs
The Inside Scoop
- When to Go - Midtowners cut work early and take advantage of the lunch menu, which features meals around $10 and is served until 4pm.
Insider Pages Reviews for Murphy's Pub
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.
Posted 05/07/08 | Report Abuse
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Raven Media
Angela makes versatile good use of toaster ovens, microwaves, blenders and other small kitchen appliances that use up to 75% less energy than a large electric oven in preparing simple recipes that use easily available ingredients found in neighborhood grocery stores. Given that the average kitchen uses more energy than most rooms in the house, cutting back on using the "energy hogs" is one small, but important way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while making meals that provide families with a chance to reconnect. And without a hot stove or oven on in the summer to over-work an already full-tilt air conditioning system, you'll have virtually no excuse for creating some "no-cook" classics that are sure to keep you cucumber cool.
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Posted 09/27/07 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
The most aggressive and off-putting bartender
by irishlunatic
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.
Pros: good price for beers
Cons: dangerous and aggressive bartender
Posted 08/20/08
makes midtown east less atrocious. even tolerable.
by kvvj80c
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.
Pros: staff, food, happy hour, shift drinks.
Cons: no neighborhood parking until after 7.
Posted 07/29/08
Bartenders who scream at you? No thanks.
by kth201
Don't go here unless you want to get screamed at, and then not be served any beer.
I went to this bar on April 12th, and our night started off great -- we really enjoyed the music and the first bartender was nice. Unfortunately, he went off and another bartender started. When my friend went to buy a beer, the bartender asked for her ID. Apparently he didn't like her attitude because when she showed the ID to him, he began yelling at her and refused to serve her. I went to speak with the manager, and the bartender came out from behind the bar and began screaming at me. The manager didn't bother intervening -- he just let his employee yell at a customer while he stood idly by. Whatever issues they have had with IDs or underage drinking (which was our guess), there's no cause to yell at customers, even if you don't particularly like them. The manager didn't even bother apologizing. We left and spent our money elsewhere and I recommend you do the same.
There are much better bars in the area with much better staff.
Pros: Music
Cons: Horrible service and management
Posted 04/13/08
Great Place; Joe rules
by moboerl
Classic Irish Pub of yester-year. Joe the bartender a great conversationalist and the best listener. The nostolgic pictures, fresh beer; The chairs and glasses are always new; Tony the owner will always stop and say hello making you feel like a King. Thumbs up for Murphy's. I'm going back and they're better than ever. Character prevails. Oh yea; without question best burger in town!!!!! Guiness too!! Long live Murphy's!!
Eddy W
Pros: Staff, Owner, Food, music, beer, atmospere.
Posted 09/21/07
Great Bartender & Pretty Women
by robert100
I wandered in on a Wednesday night after leaving a couple of other pubs on the same strip which were too loud. Joe the bartender was great, the yankees were on and every hour or so a group of actually pretty women who worked in the area came in and included me in their group. Had a great time. They also serve a good corned beef sandwich
Posted 08/14/07