Neary’s

We had lunch catered to our office on St Patrick’s Day and everything was FANTASTIC and Super delish! Una the manager was a pleasure to deal with and so lovely and helpful. I would definitely recommend a visit to this charming spot.

Neary’s is a neighborhood regular’s place if I’ve ever seen one. It seems like the staff knows everyone in the place and that everyone has been coming here for years. There is a waitress who has literally worked here for 50 years. This aspect is pretty cool but can be intimidating to an outsider. As others have mentioned, the crowd here tends to be older which is partly the result of the area as well as the clientele. Reality is, most young people don’t want to dress up to go to an otherwise ordinary restaurant for dinner. Granted the dress code isn’t strictly enforced, but if you come dressed casually you will feel out of place. Décor is dark and classy, even if the place is a higher-​end Irish pub. Service is friendly and fairly efficient as you could expect.
Drinks are on par for what you’d expect from a nice bar. I only got scotch but the portions were generous. Their bread basket has a few different kinds of bread which is nice. For my meal I got the corned beef that multiple people rare about here. The beef itself was tender and had plenty of flavor, but my main complaint was that there was so little of it. Instead the dish was mostly cabbage and the mashed potatoes I ordered; again, these sides were very good, but what about the main dish? A few more slices would’ve done the trick. For $ 20+, I expected more.
Walking in here is like walking back in time and that makes it worthwhile alone. Very cool that it still exists and is run by the same gentleman who opened it decades ago. Still, it’s not really my scene as you can probably tell by my writing here. I think I’ll file this under «glad I came, but probably not again anytime soon».

I recently moved to the neighborhood from the west coast. I’ve been to many local restaurants and bars. If you like a classy, truly Irish place… This is it! The crowd is not younger and hip. Lots of other places for that. This place is like a true Irish establishment were the care about their patrons. Asked, introduced and met the staff/​owner. Remembered my name the second I walked in upon my second return visit.
No loud, obnoxious crowd. All depends on what your looking for.

Great bar! Classy place. Friendly and reasonably priced. Perfect neighborhood bar. Lots of personality. Drinks are great. Comfort food. Enjoy.

You simply don’t find restaurants like this much anymore, at least not in a trendy city like NYC. It’s a bit of a throw-​back; but I like throwbacks. I am convinced that every employee there today has been working at the restaurant for at least the past 25 years; and that’s a good thing.
The service is consistently good. As far as Irish cuisine is concerned, this is a NY icon. Mr. Neary and his daughter are absolutely lovely and friendly. Heck, the entire staff makes you feel like you have walked into their home to join them for dinner. I enjoy the meals; well prepared.
The décor is not the flashiest or fanciest, perhaps it might be a bit dated. But you are not going to Neary’s to see «flashy». You are going for a great experience and wonderful food… and you will find it here.

I love this place. One of a dying breed of local or neighborhood restaurants in a city where rent renewals can be 100% and force places like Seasons to close or August to move from W Village to UES as a result.
I had the lamb chops: 4 beautiful, tender, perfectly prepared chops with big baked potato loaded with sour cream, butter, chives, and steamed veggies. Martinis are big and strong and many of the people who patronize Pesce Pasta (whose bartender worked at Elaine’s many years) come here as well.
Friendly and comfortable. Prices vary. Some seems really lower than you would think, some (like the lamp chops) higher, but it’s really enough for two people to split.
Martinis are big and strong, unlike new upscale places where the glasses seem to be getting smaller and smaller with each passing year. That was another thing I loved about Seasons on 63/​Park. Yes hotel bar pricing, but the thing was huge and you didn’t need more than one. And I loved that unusual crystal glass.

Great Irish pub jimmy neary is a delight very friendly place and the food is yummy I do recommend

My wife is Iris I love Iris food! But I not understand Jimmy I not realize the Messican in the kitchen are disaster what they know about FOOD Jimmy You want save money but you not save nothing You only damage all you royalty customers… Please Jimmy do something I love you place try to make better food… Good Luck

I live in the neighborhood many years and have been there sporadically mainly due to convenience and the fact that my mother likes it. Lots of diners in the area are elderly and they are, apparently, very comfortable there. Might have something to do with diminished eye sight. It’s amazing to me that my finicky mother likes it. I think its because they have filet of sole (frozen and watery) and mashed potatoes on the menu which is her favorite.
That being said… I think it is just horrible. The last few times I’ve been there have been during the day when it is not very busy. It is dreary, dark and depressing. It probably isn’t but it has this unsanitary atmosphere. There are usually a few locals at the bar trying to forget the day that didn’t start yet. Food is borderline inedible. A while back I had a craving for corned beef and cabbage and got it as take out. It was just disgusting. Most of it went into the garbage
Can’t understand the accolades but to each his own. Also there is nothing «upscale» about this place. If it didn’t have the name it would be just another dark dive with mediocre overpriced pub food that tastes good if you had enough to drink

This is a «local» restaurant — if there is such a thing in NYC. Everyone is welcome. Jimmy is the owner and we have been coming here for many years. The food is consistently good. Basic, good food and friendly service. Be ready for a good conversation, for you will always find it at the bar. I had the swordfish and it was excellent. This is an upscale place with a very relaxed atmosphere and no «snootiness». People are people — regardless of there they are from and what they have or don’t have. Don’t dress like a bum for you are better than that. Comfortable dress is the order of the day. Jackets and ties not required or necessary. You get a great meal and a good pour at the bar. Get ready to be comfortable. PS — you don’t need to be Irish to come here, but if you are, this is definitely YOUR place.

I used to go to Neary’s in the 1950’s. Is this the same restaurant?

Spent a wonderful Tuesday night at Neary’s with my son. We live in the neighborhood but had never ventured into this gem. Jimmy, his daughter, the bartender and all of the staff made us feel as though we were regulars. Had delicious lamb chops and steak followed by amazing rice pudding. The food is delicious, hearty and a welcome change from the local restaurants. We will be regulars now.

This is the best of of old New York. Irishman Jimmy Neary has ran this establishment for 48 years. He and his family are there and put their heart into making your experience one to remember. I had dinner right next to Mayor Michael Bloomberg. I loved everything about my dinner here. From the wonderfully fresh shrimp in my shrimp scampi to their speciality Irish coffee, everything exceeded my expectations. Hope Jimmy and his restaurant will be around for another 48 years.

This place sucked. The waitress was so rude she didn’t care to help us at all. The owner was rude as well. Unless your 60 or older stay away. Seems to cater only to old people. RUDEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET. I hate this place more then mcdonalds. I would rather dine in hell theN This place. GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!

Warm friendly staff. Attentive owner! Simple food, decent prices. Not a place for the young in the evening.

Been going to Neary’s since the 70s. The food is simple, but always good, and at a most reasonable price. Atmosphere and service are first class. Prime rib, salmon steak, and corned beef hash – yes, real corn beef hash without the potato filler – is the best in the city. I also love the dress code – jacket suggested. No shorts. Tank tops, flip flops. (I’m tired of dining in other restaurants, wearing a suit and sitting alongside some creep in a wife-​beater tank top). I highly recommended Neary’s.
TF

Our first visit to Neary’s;, met for a late lunch. We had a very warm experience compliments of Jimmy Neary and Mary (our server). Jimmy has some fascinating stories related to the many encounters he has had with our Presidents, including White House attended dinners.
The room is very «Clubby» which adds to the experience. The «Irish Pub» menu was satisfying, with the corn beef hash (with egg), a welcomed dish, for an otherwise, Italian Cuisine lover.
An added treat this day was seeing «The Giff“and Kathy Lee lunching there as well. They graciously stopped at our table as leaving… classy people … classy place,;
Nice change of pace!

This place is different. Definitely an older crowd. Charming service, affordable prices, and delicious food.

So let me start by saying that I only go here with my boyfriend and his 87 year old grandmother, who loves it because «you don’t have to make a reservation and they always have a table». Neary’s has been around for ages, it’s family owned (the owner is often there and he’s super nice), and it’s very old school.
When you walk through the heavy double door entrance, it’s like walking into the past. They crowd is mostly older (its an octogenarian clubhouse lol), the bar is always crowded, the drinks are strong, and the walls are covered with random pictures and memorabilia (there’s a really cool pen that once belonged to JFK next to the coat check).

Live down the street and finally gave it a try. Huge tasty portions, friendly service and pleasant atmosphere is all you can ask for. Came for lunch and there were only two other tables. Dinner time is more crowded.
We started with the Marinated Herring with Capers (yum) followed by the Stuffed Pork Chop and the Corned Beef Hash with Poached Egg off the daily specials menu. Old fashioned presentation but really tasty, simple, well-​seasoned preparations.
It’s mostly an over-​40 crowd or even over-​60 but don’t let that scare you away from giving the place a try.
Lunch is a good time to sample the menu as entrees are the same size as dinner but about $ 5 less. You can also take away but they don’t deliver.