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Pete's Tavern

Critics' Pick

129 E. 18th St., New York, NY 10003
at Irving Pl. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-473-7676 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
6.8 out of 10
|
6 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: After Work, Bar Food, Brunch, Classic NY, Neighborhood Bar, Outdoor Area, Restaurant & Bar

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Map Rate & Review

Official Website

petestavern.com

Hours

Sun-Wed, 11:30am-3am; Thu-Sat, 11am-4am

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Take away the television (and most of the women), and you'll have a pretty good idea of what this pub looked like when it pulled its first pint back during the Civil War. Pete's retains a neighborhood atmosphere right down to the regulars' football pool. The intricately carved bar serves enough beers (including Pete's own brew, 1864 Ale) to slake all but the most pretentious thirsts, and the dense décor recalls an eccentric grandmother's attic. — Andrew Yamato

Brunch

Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm

Extra
Canonized literary alcoholic (formerly) in residence: O. Henry.

6.8

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

66%	Would you go back?
66%	Would you take a date?
66%	Would you go on business?

Great Value and Atmosphere

runtour from 10075 | Posted on 7/30/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

I don't know what the deal with the first reviewer is. Roaches? Haven't seen any - but, hey, if there's one, it is New York. No, I have only had exemplary service here. Even when I thought I had left my shoulder bag down here, they looked, were responsive, and were quick to tell me they didn't have it. In fact, it was at my local coffee shop - where they know me, even! - but didn't call. Value is the best, and the atmosphere is low key and frankly great.

This place is disgusting

chloe717 from 10009 | Posted on 5/10/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

I was looking forward to eating at this historic landmark, but it was an awful experience. Besides the roaches that are running around, the service was the worst I've every had. Our waitress was clearly stoned or drunk, as well as rude, and the manager didn't care at all.. The food was not much better. I know my friends and I will never go back.

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