Archive for the ‘Nightlife’ Category

Question: Where can I find advice on suggested pub crawls in Manhattan please?

Answer: The first thing that springs to mind when asked this question is…wow there are a lot of bars in Manhattan, how do you choose? No matter where you are in Manhattan, you are only a block away from a selection of bars. The best thing to do is decide which neighbourhood you would like to conquer. There are lots of bars dotted around Times Square and Theatre District but if you want to get away from the touristy bars and get a taste of the real Manhattan life you should to head to the Lower East Side or East Village.

Our suggestion is to take the 6 subway downtown to Astor Place and start your pub crawl off in Manhattan’s and America’s oldest pub which of course is an Irish bar by the name of McSorley’s located at 15 East 7th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenue. McSorley’s is a great starting point as it is close to both East Village/Alphabet City and the Lounges of Lower East Side. Note all drinks in McSorley’s must be ordered two or three at a time or face the wrath of the barman.

McSorley's Old Ale House

After McSorley’s, it is really up to you. There are so many types of bars to choose from. To help you choose bars for your pub crawl list we suggest you take a look at bars in our New York Nightlife Guide as well as some cool sites such as NewYorkOnTap.com and MurphGuide.com. Check out the pub crawl we have for Alphabet City…

11th Street Bar : 510 E 11th St (btw Ave A and B)
Teneleven : 171 Avenue C (btw 10th & 11th)
East Village Tavern : 158 Ave C (@ 10th St)
Sunburnt Cow : 137 Avenue C (btw 8th & 9th)
The Summit Bar : 133 Avenue C (btw 8th & 9th)
Porch Bar : 115 Ave C (btw 8th & 9th)
7B / Vazacs Horseshoe Bar : 108 Avenue B (@ 7th St)
No Malace Palace : 197 E 3rd St (btw Ave A & B)
Croxley Ales : 28 Avenue B (btw 2nd & 3rd)
Aces And Eights Saloon : 34 Avenue A (btw 2nd & 3rd)

Don’t forget to tip your bartender!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

Question: We are staying  at the W Times Square Hotel this weekend and would like some recommendations for a few cool trendy lounge bars?

Answer: The W Times Square hotel is in a perfect location right in the heart of the action. There are plenty of bars to choose from!

Our nightlife guide section has a directory of bars broken into both category and area.  Our customisable attraction and nightlife guides would be well worth checking out to give you a better idea of some of the bars and activities close to your hotel.

To get you started we have compiled a customised guide for someone staying at the W Times Square Hotel. The guide features a few cool & trendy (rooftop) lounge bars that would be well worth a visit this or any weekend! The Nightlife Guide can be found here.  Feel free to add and customize the guide and print / share it with your friends. You might want to check out our comprehensive attractions guide too!

Enjoy your stay!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

Question: Hi, are U2 playing in New York this year as part of their world tour. Where are they playing and are there tickets still available?

Answer: U2 are scheduled to play two concerts in New York this year as part of their World Tour. Giants Stadium, home of the New York Giants which is located in East Rutherford New Jersey, is the venue for both gigs which take place on Thursday the 24th & Friday the 25th of September 2009.

Obviously with any U2 concert, tickets will always be in high demand. We at VisitNewYork.ie are delighted to reveal we still have availability for tickets to both nights of their New York shows. Tickets can be purchased here for as little as $70 USD

U2 in Croke Park sold out in minutes and tickets are proving incredibly hard to get hold of. We really think this is a great idea for any U2 fan that does not want to miss out on seeing them perform live this year. Yes the U2 Dublin gigs are always special, but U2 have always had a long standing relationship with New York and as a result there gigs here are always spectacular!

Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions about this or anything else for that matter.

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

There are lots of bars in Manhattan that show all of the Munster rugby matches live on pay per view. Be aware that some pubs do charge a cover of $20 but it all depends on the pub and the match.  Here are the contact details of a few bars that show all key sports fixtures especially the Munster matches. These bars are well known to be popular with Munster supporters and plenty of craic to be had.  Best call ahead to check if there is availability as some of them will be packed to the rafters which is a good thing!

• The Red Lion Pub in Greenwich/West Village: 151 Bleecker St at Thompson St, New York   Phone: 212-260-9797
• O’Briens Irish Pub & Grill - Home of the North America Munster Rugby Supporters Club: 134 West 46th St, New York  Phone: 212-391-1516
• The Kinsale Tavern: 1672 3rd Ave btw 93rd & 94th St (Upper East side)  Phone: 212-348-4370
• McCormack’s Pub: 365  3rd Ave at 26th St  Phone: 212-683-0911
• Tonic East: 411 3rd Ave at 29th St   Phone: 212-683-7090

C’mon Munster!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

Well seeing as we have already touched on Valentine’s Day in New York, we will try and stay away from bars and clubs that are just catered for couples, after all let’s not forget Valentine’s day is just 1 day out of 28 (yes we know 29 if it’s a leap year!)

Each month we will bring you a top 10 list of the best and most popular night spots in New York City.  Plan and customize your stay in New York with the VisitNewYork.ie Nightlife Guide where you can Search, Select, Print and Share with friends your very own NYC Nightlife Guide.

If you’re in New York in the coming weeks be sure to check out some of the above featured bars.

Enjoy! - The VisitNewYork.ie Team