Insider Pages Reviews for Murphy's Pub

1 Stars: The most aggressive and off-putting bartender (by irishlunatic)

irishlunatic — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: makes midtown east less atrocious. even tolerable. (by kvvj80c)

kvvj80c — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

4 Stars: Good food, nice atmosphere (by Danica H.)

Danica H. — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Bartenders who scream at you? No thanks. (by kth201)

kth201 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Loved Murphy's Pub & Restaurant (by Raven Media M.)

Raven Media M. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:13:00 GMT

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.
Raven Media

4 Stars: Great Place; Joe rules (by moboerl)

moboerl — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

5 Stars: Great Bartender & Pretty Women (by robert100)

robert100 — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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