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why is there 110 reviews for a place that only has 2 beers ?
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Pat,
Silver Spring, MD
(02/18/2005) |
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a real piece of history
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charles sroczynski,
bedford, MA
(12/29/2004) |
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I rated the place Awesome merely because it is THE definative old-school brewpub. Food isn't that great, beer is ok to today's standard. But the entire package can't be beat.
The group seating, forces everyone to mingle, talk, drink, be merry. My only complaint is, it gets packed, REAL packed. I recommend getting their earlier the better, especially if you want to sit.
Until you have experienced McSorley's, you can't truely can't judge other brewpubs.
It's world famous, ask a person in Iriland to name a bar in NYC, chances are, it will be McSorleys.
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Mike Murphy,
Iselin, NJ
(11/18/2004) |
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Last had a beer at McSorleys in '94..it's been too long. Winter weekday afternoon sitting in the sun was my last experience. I've also been on the Saturday night side of the experience too. Spent 3 years going about every other weekend and can say if you are reading this review without having been there... leave now and get yourself a fistful of beers. It's an experience you will never forget. Funny story: Standing up to go the bathroom, getting spun around by one of my buds and walking straight out the front door thinking I was in the back. Bouncers let me back in though, they had some fun with that. If you're a snob or not drinking fast enough the waiters will toss you, and you will deserve it.
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Mike,
San Antonio, TX
(10/29/2004) |
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Hey Philly!! Go sit on a Cheese steak!! I guess you can't handle spicy mustard either!! What's wrong afraid to leave your name whinebag?? Sory McSorleys!! You guys still ROCK!!!
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Pete Paolillo,
Weeki Wachee, FL
(05/16/2004) |
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It depends on the time and crowd, but on a peaceful mid-day this can be nirvana
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new windsor, NY
(03/17/2004) |
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Beer selection N/A? Yes, because McSorley's serves ONLY their Ale and Porter on tap. No liquor, no wine. They do have Cokes.
People argue whether this is the oldest tavern in New York. McSorley's celebrated their 150th birthday in February, 2004. Who cares if they are or aren't the oldest? They were there before any of us were born!
Here are some tips: You order the 8 oz mugs of "light or dark" ale two at a time. "1 and 1" is one light and one dark, etc. Try the cheese and onion plates and be careful of the mustard in the mug on the table. They make it in the morning and it grows stronger as it sits out all day. Their sandwiches are great and quite large. Their chili is excellent.
Give yourself plenty of time when you visit McSorley's as the place is a museum as well as a tavern. Even the urinals in the men's room have been documented (they are on the web!) as architectural treasures!
Avoid the place after 6 PM ANY night. It is is packed. My favorite time is about 2:30 on a weekday afternoon in the winter time, sitting near the pot-bellied woodstove and keeping company with the McSorley's cats. What a place!
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Patrick Kennerly,
Roanoke, VA
(03/11/2004) |
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With a group, splitting tables with complete strangers(great way to meet people and talk story), it was all great! Once, My cousins and I got so ripped we couldn't find our subway stop... had to take a cab to Brooklyn! Never been banned from singing nor did I run into any weird ethnicity issues. But I'm not an anal retentive beer snob either! Love the crackers cheese and hella mustard. Once had the booth by the front window ended up answering the phones and giving directions. Classic Joint and I REALLY miss it!
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rick,
tampa, FL
(01/06/2004) |
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The best bar experience I have ever had. Yeah the waiter was rude but I was drunk and probably deserved it. I was there for over an hour before I even realized there was no music. The only thing that could have made it better would be naked sorority girls. Drink on!!
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Matt,
Whitesboro, NY
(12/29/2003) |
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JIM, YOU HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD. THIS GUY WOULDN'T KNOW A DECENT BEER IF SOMEONE THREW IT IN HIS FACE. McSOLEYS WOULD RATHER NOT SERVE CUSTOMERS SUCH AS HIM. THEY PROBABLY SENSED HIS "BETTER THAN EVERYONE ATTITUDE" AND WAS GIVEN POOR SERVICE BECAUSE OF IT. HE SHOULD HAVE READ THE SIGN "BE GOOD OR BE GONE!" I HOPE YOU WOULD RATHER BE GONE FOR GOOD. McSORLEYS WILL ALWEAYS BE THE BEST DESPITE MORONS LIKE THAT!!
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Peter J. Paolillo,
Weeki Wachee, FL
(12/20/2003) |
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Not sure what the ethnicity of the bar's employees has to do with your experience JOD, but you've gone out of your way to identify them accordingly. Stick to the beer and atmosphere, pal. I'm Irish American too but last I knew, it wasn't a pre-requisite for visiting this classic American pub. Your review also reflects ignorance of what makes for good ale since in both instances, dark or light, they are superior to the swill you likely have access to in Illinois, which, by the way, unless you live in or near Chicago is totally void of brew pub variety (or anything else entertainment-wise for that matter). Stick to that swill made in St. Louis and you'll be fine. Leave the good stuff to those who understand the difference between poor beer and quality beer.
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Jim,
Wethersfield, CT
(12/18/2003) |
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You'd think with their history they'd have learned how to make a superior beer. They haven't. The beer isn't very good but sometimes the atmosphere is outstanding. I have had both experiences. One lousy visit the Polish bartender and then the Puerto Rican waiter refused to serve a handful of us Irish-Americans until we stopped singing. Our bad, thought it was an Irish ale house. What BS. A pub in which you can't sing? Well, no such rule applied to the number of burly rugby players who came in later - and of course whom we joined in song. Atmosphere is a coin toss. The beer watery caramel-colored water.
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JOD,
Algonquin, IL
(12/14/2003) |
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Wow. A brew pub/beer bar veteran whose been there from coast to coast has been humbled. History. Great beer. Visited before the UCONN NIT game at MSG. One round equals three beers per patron. NYC firefighters getting tanked and singing God Bless America. Sawdust on the floor. The place to go in NYC
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Jim St. Louis,
Wethersfield, CT
(12/02/2003) |
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Scott,
Jackson, NJ
(11/16/2003) |
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it's a history lesson...with beer. two varieties is just plenty when you do it right...and do it for that long. i wish i had made it earlier cause late on a saturday night is...jamming to say the least. if you haven't been there shame on you...love it or stay home.
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shane,
saratoga, NY
(11/02/2003) |
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I love the red-headed bartender that works Saturday nights. MMM MMM Good!
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C,
USR, NJ
(10/21/2003) |
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lISTEN THIS IS THE PLACE WERE I STARTED TO LIKE BEER, NEVER IN MY LIFE I LIKED BEER UNTIL I WENT THERE WITH SOME FRIENDS. TO THE PEOPLE THAT COMPLAIN THAT THEY SIT YOU WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN THE SAME TABLE, SHAME ON YOU, THIS PLACE IS ESPIRITUAL, IT'S A FAMILY PLACE, ITS A PLACE WERE EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING IN COMMUN WERE THEY ARE DRINKING THE BEST BEER IN USA, THIS PLACE IS ABOUT HISTORY, LIKE A MUSEUM, LOTS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE WERE THERE, EVEN KENEDY, THE HISTORY IS ON THE WALLS EVEN ON THE TABLES. TAKE A GOOD LOOK ARROUND AND IF YOU CAN GO THERE WITH SOMEONE THAT TELLS YOU THE HISTORY, YOU WILL BE AMAZENED. TODAY I WILL BE THERE, AND I GARANTY IT WILL BE A GOOD DAY
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NUNO,
YONKERS, NY
(09/14/2003) |
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Went with 4 English people and a baby - Foolish bartender asked us to leave even though there was a open table and food service meant baby was OK. Didn't realize that english drink in the afternoon!
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Luci,
San Francisco, CA
(08/25/2003) |
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For the lady that wrote below The mustard is supposed to be spicy!!! It is spicy mustard!!! Maybe that is why it was supposed to be a Mens only Bar!! I submitted some pictures of The gang enjoying McSorleys. Hope you all enjoy
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Peter J. Paolillo,
Weeki Wachee, FL
(08/24/2003) |
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Be prepared to share a table with some other people when crowded!!! It is an interesting place to hung out with your friends!!! Deluxe burgers --> So good. Homemade mustard --> Too spicy.
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Javier Bernabeu,
Lodi, NY
(08/07/2003) |
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I have been to NYC only 4 times in my life and have made sure to go to McSorley's every time over anything else, quite possibly due to my need to remember at least one of the trips in there. Any place you can "break the seal" where Abe Lincoln might have broken his is a goldmine. When I was there I met a famous actor from some Teen Televison show and he hung out and drank like a champ with the rest of us. Everyone is friends at McSorleys, as long as you dont get kicked out ;)
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Alan,
Dover, NH
(08/07/2003) |
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My experience with McSorleys is a bittersweet story. Let me explain. I am a native New Yorker who moved to Florida before I reached an age when I could enjoy pub crawling and great beer. I am a Firefighter and after 9/11 Some of my FD Brothers and I wanted to show our appreciation for the sacrifices made that day (343 lost)! We collected money and drove to NY to hand deliver a check to the men of L-11, E-28 who lost 6 members. The money went directly to their families. Well... Mcsorleys was the favorite hangout for these guys as well as many other FDNY Firefighters. WE celebrated those guys that night that we visited this great American Landmark. I think the beer tasted better that night because we were honoring such great men who made the ultimate sacrafice. I will never forget that night!!
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Peter J. Paolillo,
Weeki Wachee, FL
(08/02/2003) |
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THIS BAR, EXCUSE ME,"ALE HOUSE" SHOULD BE ON THE LIST OF NATIONAL HISTORICAL SITES. A VISIT TO NEW YORK IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT A VISIT TO MCSORLEY'S. I'VE BEEN GOING FOR YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD A GREAT NIGHT OUT.MAKE IT A POINT TO BE SEATED IN THE REAR ROOM. WATCH AS THE WOMEN MISTAKENLY GO INTO THE MENS ROOM INSTEAD OF THE LADIES ROOM, WHICH IS OFF TO THE LEFT AND NOT CLEARLY MARKED.AND LIFE WOULD NOT BE COMPLETE UNTIL YOU ARE INTRODUCED TO TOMMY, THE EVENING SERVER, WHO WILL QUICKLY PUT YOU IN LINE WITH THE RULES OF THE HOUSE. BE GOOD OR BE GONE!!!!!
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JOHN PAWLOWSKI,
QUEENS, NY
(07/29/2003) |
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I love this bar! I'm going to miss it, I go home next week.
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Mickey,
San Francisco, CA
(07/29/2003) |
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my Father, Bill Bryan used to frequent McSorleys when it was for men only!! He loved that. He adapted to "gals & guys", tho.
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barbara bryan gregorio,
san diego, CA
(06/30/2003) |
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