By Roxanna Bina
The Statue of Liberty
The most populous city in the U.S.,
New York City is located in New York in the Northeastern section of the
United States. Iconic destinations in New York City include the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the Empire State Building and much more. Get around this significant city by foot, subway or taxi. Although New York City is a city's city, enjoy the many parks and green patches throughout the city, including Central Park, Union Square, Highline Park and Battery Park. The melting pot of different cultures and people in this world-class city offers many restaurant options. With the Irish immigrants came many Irish restaurants and pubs. Try a traditional Irish meal at some of the most famous Irish landmarks in New York City.
Finnegan's Wake
NYC skyline
Established in 1972, this Upper East Side restaurant and bar serves traditional Irish fare in a pub atmosphere. Choose from burgers, bangers and mash, and steak and kidney pie to name a few. Enjoy weekend brunch featuring corned beef and hash and a full Irish breakfast. Open for lunch and dinner, this popular restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as bar seating. Ask about their Blackboard Specials, which change daily.
Finnegan's Wake
1361 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10021
(212) 737-3664
finneganswakenyc.com
Playwright Irish Pub
Central Park
Located in Midtown Manhattan, this Irish pub boasts two floors of dining, bars and sports entertainment. Subdued lighting and hardwood bars and tables lend a genuine pub atmosphere. Watch your favorite sports on 80 flat-screen TVs while dining on Irish lamb stew or Dublin-style fish and chips. Chef Peadar McNamee prepares Irish dishes with a gourmet twist. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night dinner, this neighborhood pub offers lunch special, happy hour and weekend brunch.
Playwright Irish Pub
27 W. 35th St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 268-8868
playwrightirishpubnyc.com
Pig 'n' Whistle
NYC
Established in 1969, this famous eatery sits in the center of the theater district. Handsomely decorated, the walls and bars are covered in oak paneling and accented with a copper bar back. Outfitted with several plasma TVs, catch your favorite game during your meal. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday, as well as Sunday brunch serving a classic Irish breakfast. Choose from entrees like chicken pot pie, Irish Gaelic sirloin steak and several types of burgers. Ask about daily specials.
Pig 'n' Whistle
165 W. 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 302-0112
pignwhistlets.com
About the Author:
Roxanna Bina has been writing since 1995. Her expertise includes fashion, travel and entertainment news. Bina's articles have been published on the websites of Buzzine, Twolia and Brand Channel. It has also appeared in "Independent Film Quarterly." She attended Rhode Island College and earned a degree in journalism/communications.
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