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Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th Reviews List

Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th

Located on 43 West 54th Street (between 5th & 6th), Connolly's Pub & Restaurant is a family owned and operated traditional Irish pub and is conveniently located is in the heart of midtown and is minutes away from Broadway Shows & The MOMA Museum. Connolly's Pub & Restaurant has come to be known as NYC's premier venue for great food in a traditional Irish atmosphere. With many different beers to choose from, we offer a unique environment for happy hour, business functions, family gatherings and alumni reunions. Our two floors can accommodate parties from 15 – 100 people. Large TV screens showing every major sporting event. Come join us for a great time!
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28 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
(28 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 28 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Service 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Ambiance 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(10)
  • great for lunch(8)
  • great for brunch(7)
  • good for groups(6)
  • kid-friendly(5)
  • fit for foodies(4)
Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th Reviews List
Review 1 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great casual spot

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was a great spot where the food is good and the atmosphere is comfortable. The owner came over and told some stories about a Pub he owned in Ireland which made the experience fun."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Lunch!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good pub food with fast service! Not much atmosphere but for a good, fast lunch - it's great!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Irish Brunch Hits the Spot

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Irish brunch hits the spot...great blood sausage...excellent value"
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 4 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Maître d is extraordinarily

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Maître d is extraordinarily pleasant"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find
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Review 5 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A true local gem in NYC!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our trip to Connolly's @ 54th was nothing short of terrific! We were greeted at the door and swiftly shown to our table, the menu was explained in detail... and the specials of the day. The staff were very attentive and the food was excellent... so much so we returned a few days later! Would I recommend it... yes I would, would I return... Without a doubt!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Gracious, Understanding Assistance

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"I made a reservation here to meet four out-of-town relations, but one of them got confused and detoured the group to the wrong Connolly's (there are four locations in NYC)! The staff at 54th Street was ever so kind, helpful and understanding during the hour I waited to hear from my relatives. I will definitely go back another time to 54th St Connolly's! As it was, I ran down to the branch on 45th Street and had a fabulous dinner there with my group. All five of us enjoyed the entrees and desserts!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lamb burger with mild curry

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Lamb burger with mild curry sauce SO GOOD!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very mediocre food. Nothing

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very mediocre food. Nothing special about it except maitre-d was very hospitable"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2005
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Review 9 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Neighborhood Gem!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always a good choice for lunch or dinner. Good food, service and they get you in and out quickly!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was average at best.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was average at best. The potatoe skins appetizer was probably the best part of our meal. My wife had the Chicken Parm and it was only fair. I had the Chicken wrap and it was somewhat better. The service was not good. We had to ask the waiter for various things that should have been provided automatically."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
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Review 11 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service was excellent. Food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service was excellent. Food was delicious."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our first visit was on a Friday

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our first visit was on a Friday night, and we were back Sunday for brunch. Just a wonderful spot (we were on 54th Street). Could not have been better!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2001
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

If you like irish comfort

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
"If you like irish comfort food, and this is the place to be. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I had the Irish stew and my friend had the grilled tuna steak sandwich. My stew was bursting with flavor. The meat was perfectly tender and the broth was soo good I wanted to drink it from the bowl. My friends tuna was seared and very flavorful. I even loved the coffee and I had decaf. I will most definitely be back here again."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The staff worked as a team....fanta

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The staff worked as a team....fantastic. The teens and I had a very nice experience.
Very convenient after a day at MOMA!
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Dined on 01/26/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Mediocre At Best

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Perhaps we should have stuck with the pub favorites. We ordered dinner specials - steak and tuna. Both were over-cooked and dry. I would not go back voluntarily, but if I were forced I would try something a little simpler from the menu like bangers and mash."
Dined on 01/24/2013
 2011
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Review 16 for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were looking for a casual

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were looking for a casual restaurant prior to a concert at Carnegie Hall and Connolly's worked out perfectly. Good choices for both draft and bottled beers, and the food was tasty and moderately priced. We enjoyed the dinner and will be returning again. Just need to have them stock a few more Irish single malts!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Connolly's Pub and Restaurant - 54th
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Service 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate