New York Irish Pubs and Courtyard Taverns

4.8 (48)

Mon – Fri, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

19 Greenpoint Avenue

Near Transmitter Park in Greenpoint, a backyard courtyard gives Banks Tavern an outdoor setting. Front window seating catches the evening light for an indoor alternative. Monday night trivia provides a specific draw, while the drink selection includes spiked coconut waters in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

4.3 (298)

Mon, 15:00 – 01:00 (+1); Tue – Thu, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 15:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

47-02 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Craft beers, cocktails and casual brunch plates frame this Long Island City bar. Some visitors describe friendly bartending on quieter nights, but experiences are sharply divided. Recent reports raise concerns about poor service and hostile management, including allegations of racial profiling that warrant attention before visiting.

4.4 (305)

Mon – Tue, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Wed – Sat, 11:30 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

531 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

A working fireplace and Irish American food give Fáilte a traditional pub setting in Manhattan. Recent visitor reports also describe confrontational door staff, physical altercations and billing problems, including unauthorized tips. Compare the atmosphere with those reported concerns, and check card charges after a visit.

Mon – Wed, 12:00 – 20:00; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 21:00; Sun, 12:00 – 19:00

88 Essex Street

Inside Essex Market in Manhattan, Catalyst Market Bar serves food and drinks amid the bustle of an active marketplace. Its setting offers a different comparison from a courtyard or a traditional pub, with the market environment central to the experience rather than a separate backdrop.