Finnegans Wake

Bartender was amazing food was fantastic and the beer and whiskey were very good. Ill definitely comeback next time in city and its a must visit if you havent been here before.

Feels like home. Food was delicious we had shepherds pie and chili. Made fresh great tasting. The Guinness was poured perfectly and a greast price! Another great neighborhood gem enjoyed by many regulars and newbies.

I love everything about this place, black and tan with a shot of whiskey, shepherds pie. Takes me back. 5 stars

Winter Beer and I came here yesterday for a catch up dinner. We both love pub food and WB has been here before and really liked it.WB got a pint of Stella ($8) and I got a soda ($2.50). We ordered chicken fingers to share ($10). We got three huge pieces of chicken breast. This wasnt what we expected but, we enjoyed it. WB ordered beef sliders ($13) and asked for additional lettuce, tomato, and mayo. When their order came it didnt include mayo. We waited 20 minutes and no one came by so, we got up and ask for mayo. We repeatedly had to get up throughout our dinner to get items. WB did enjoy their sliders but, it is hard to mess up sliders.I ordered the chicken pot pie ($15) and thought it was delicious. It did taste more like chicken chowder soup and needed a bit more salt. The Shrimp N Basket ($16) was tasty but, the fries were a bit too greasy + soaked with oil. I ordered the chocolate mousse cake ($6) and it was okay. It was tasty and not overly sweet. However, I wouldnt say this was the best dessert I ever had. I felt like this was bought pre-made and not made on premises.I noticed a few of the dishes that we had ordered needed additional salt and tasted a bit better with adding salt. The service was okay and the waiter rarely checked in and we had consistently ask for things over and over. We noticed that this place was filled with regulars and can get really busy at times. They do have both indoor and outdoor seating available.Overall, this place has solid comfort food at affordable prices. However, there was nothing really standout that would warrant another visit or going out of my way to visit again.A few things to note - there is a 3% surcharge on credit card use, $3 fee to share plates, 2 credit card limit and $15 min. credit card. The turkey is roasted fresh daily in store!

Great local pub with easy and quick bites. The Guinness on tap always hits the spot.

Great irish pub with good pies and Anne Kelly from irland was great. Go here for real deal irish food and desserts.

Great place friendly staff & pure gorgeous Guinness

Just a great local pub with attentive good bartenders, lovely servers and the woman that owns the place is as sweet as could be. The food is delicious. Good food and a good time.

Lovely Irish pub. The whole family headed there after Moms 99th birthday party. Very accommodating, great food and no rush to have us leave.

Its always a great neighborhood place to hang out. Weve been coming here for many decades. The food is good and the price is right ! Nice size bar and dining area. You can come here for drinks, dinner or both and will never leave here disappointed. The owner and staff are very friendly and they make it such an enjoyable experience. Relax and Enjoy in this casual Lovely New York City Irish Pub ☘️ and Restaurant !

Great place for 🍺 and for food. Service with good sense of humor. If possible stay outside. A lot of local people also coming.

Good food, great atmosphere - felt like I was back in Ireland!

Delicious food & warm hospitality . Spent a perfect NEw York City Fall afternoon sitting outside at Finnegans Wake. I had the Fish & Chips- the fries are the fat steak fries- my fav. The food is delicious. The house wine is very good. The prices are great but most of all the warm hospitality by the owner & staff is hard to find these days. This is a great local spot not to be missed. Will return soon. Thank you for a perfect lunch on a NYC Indian summer afternoon with friends.❤️

Laid back Irish bar playing good music and serving great food. Bartender was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend for mid-priced dinner or meet-up with friends.

Big disappointment, dont go to this place. Rotten vegetables in the salad. Hamburger bun unfit for human consumption. Be warned.

Food was good. Service was good. Staff was friendly and attentive.All I would say is that some items are a bit pricier than they need to be. (e,g, $6 for 4 very tiny mozzarella sticks).But I will likely return here several more times since it is near where I live and the food was good.

One of the bet places to eat on upper Eastside. Food always fresh and good. Service is tops.

Perfect service. They served the beers just a minute after the order! Awesome 👏! The food is delicious, tried loaded baked potatoes 🥔 and bangers and mash sausages. Good location 📍 in UES.

Mash and Bangers were great (Maybe a little too heavy on the gravy), the burger was cooked to perfection and the chicken sandwich was O.K - a bit on the drier side. Typical irish beer selection. Very friendly staff and nice environment.

You got to by Finnegans Wake serving the locals on 1st. Ave. when in NYC. Great bar and atmosphere, great staff and great food! They offer comforting pub food to its patrons like shepards pie, sliders, roastbeef or turkey sandwiches , bangers & mash, nice fresh salads and the bar is amply stocked, they make a mean strong drink here at Finnegans. I must recommend trying the Fish N Chips. The best Fish N Chips in the Upper East Side. No lie! Youll find Finnegans Wake at 1361 1st Ave. New York City

Came with a friend and was helped the second we sat down. Ordered 2 double cheeseburgers and 2 rounds of beers. Large portions and were fantastic. Bartender was helpful and great. Nice and quiet and had a real Irish pub feel . Recommend this place over bareburger across the street haha

Great place offering so many wonderful and delicious dishes. 😋

Finnegans has been here for decades. It is a small Irish pub on the upper eastside. I used to come here regularly years ago and it was fine. But it had been a very long time since my last visit. On the plus side the service was satisfactory. However, the decor and food is mediocre at best. This pub has lost its charm. There are many other pubs on the eastside and around town that can do better both in ambiance and cuisine.

This place is a tiny hidden gem! Great food. Great atmosphere. Great FOOD! Wait, I said that. Lol

Great Prices Good Solid Food, brunch is also good. Its an amiable pub to have a jar in.

Decent food at decent prices. I got the chicken pot pie, it was a good portion and tasty. Usually pretty busy too, nice chill vibes..

Really friendly and attentive staff, and the food comes out quick (and is delicious!)

Always serves a great meal. Staff are so friendly. The owners wife is always making sure you have everything you need.

So much fun here. True Irish pub, great staff, welcoming ambiance, and very satisfying food. Right on the main thoroughfare, easy to get to, and gave off a wonderfully inviting neighbourhood vibe.

Great pub, reasonable prices!!

Authentic Irish pub....

A great neighborhood Irish pub with a relaxed, casual feel. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable, with excellent Irish pub food. Never been disappointed here.

Steak was good, but a little over cooked came medium when ordered med/rare. Salad was great. Service was great.

Fantastic bar with amazing people who work there. The food is delicious and the Guinness is proper. Great establishment!

Food was pretty bland and the burger was raw (ordered med well)

Delicious food. The service was attentive and he gave us our time to talk and hang out. Highly recommend this place

Loved the music and the vibe of this place. Good food, not too overpriced, inside/outside dining options and a nice owner!

Some of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to try more dishes.

Ok neighborhood eatery. Simple food, OK, dont expect anything special. Service can be spotty.

Prison food is better. Cheese fries is just fries with two slices of American cheese, frozen mozzarella sticks came with cold marinara sauce.

One of my long time favorite restaurants on the UES. The staff is fantastic and the food super yummy!

Recently joined for a birthday party. What a great vibe. The entire team is extremely friendly and professional. Thanks for a great night out!!!

Great gem of old upper east side pub. Good solid food options decent cold beer and a great cozy casual atmosphere. Friendly waitstaff.

Great place to enjoy in your afternoon!- ..delicious food and exceptional service!!!....our writers Jorge and Victor did terrific job!!!!We have their signature Calamari and the Checken wings....so crispy outside and juicy inside, very well flavored ...must try!!!I took hamburger deluxe to go- and woww- really laaarge..., juicy and it was just perfectly cooked and seasoned.....Soooo- Big Thanks to all!!!

Great burgers. Old place where locals come and eat every day. Love it. Can be a bit busy some days

Great local eatery. Nice staff. Relaxing environment. Good basic food.

Great place to enjoy Irish/American fare. Good drinks and friendly staff.

Super awesome little place, friendly staff and the owner takes great care of the families of kids with cancer from the Ronald McDonald House down the street.

Great food. Wonderful service. Try the Chicken Pot Pie Shepards Pie. Yumm.

The food was outstanding, taste and perfectly done...would go back again and again...Tom & Ellen NYC

Very friendly staff, decent food, beer selection is typical Irish pub.

Great food, polite & attentive staff. Shepards Pie & a Guinness on tap, perfecto

Friendly feeling with warm pub vibe. No frills authentic food - love it! Finnegans has been a neighborhood favorite of mine for 10+ years

Solid food with great service. The price was very reasonable as well for the upper east side.

Friendly local pub with fantastic regulars, everyone knows everyone. Good pub food, lively atmosphere.

First place I ever ate at in the city. Always great food and service. Looking forward to sitting on the corner again...

Weve gone twice since weve been in New York and it was fabulous each time.

Sincerely a nice bunch of people who love to do what they do for nearly 💯 years BEST CHICKEN POT PIE (uniquely prepared) Best fishn chips

Had a burger that was pretty good and rest of family liked the food as well.

I have never encountered a more rude bartender in my life. I have been living here for 40 years and been to countless bars and have never seen a bartender nastier than this one. He’s 80% bald and works on Saturday nights. He lied and falsely accused me of putting my feet up to block customers from sitting. I was there alone watching the Knicks game and actually moved over the allow people to sit together - which is what New Yorkers do. I don’t know if this guy was in a bad mood or a case of mistaken identity but I was berated in front of the whole bar. This is (now was) one of my local spots. I’m going to have a little discussion with the owner about this. I have read other reviews similar to mine about this guy.

Old time New York Irish bar where everyone gathers. Prices are good for New York.

Food is fantastic. Great neighborhood atmosphere. Love it!

Best hidden gem!! Great foot, burgers & atmosphere.

Great place to have a drink and some snacks

Great neighborhood bar.Solid service, good pub food.

Just lovely.

Food is always good. Servers are alot of fun. Price is moderate.

Great Irish pub. Lots of locals of all ages go here. Best hamburger in the world!

Great atmosphere and surprisingly good food.

Stopped for lunch with some business associates. Very good Fish and Chips and a pint of Guiness.

Older upper east side clientele. Ugly 70s style cheap paneling decor. Food edible but nothing more.

Enjoyed a beer with friends. Ordered fish and chips. Great dive bar.

Old time irish pub. Lots of character. Great pour of Guinness, great food!!

Good old Irish place. Loved by the local community for decades

I love this place! Just a really relaxing atmosphere- the staff and the people there make you feel like family...

Very good restaurant. Everyone must visit there.Behaviour is too good. very very neat and clean environment.

The chicken pot pie is very tasty. Beware the Clontarf. It is potent.

Stopped In recently…great spot!

One of the best restaurants in the upper east side. Love it

Love this place. Great food. Great service. Friendly people.

Vintage NYC Irish pub. Love a trip to the 70s. Ill be back when Im in town again!

Great spot, enjoyed every visit. Will be back for sure

Great semi-quiet place to hang out or watch sports!

Took Mom here for Thanksgiving Dinner - and we enjoyed the food ,and the service was great - nice neighborhood pub .The dinner crowd looks to be on the older side - the bar had a mix of young and old - There are alot of monitors to watch the games around the bar - I forgot to take a picture of the wonderful meal ! But the apple pie ala mode was delicous at the end!

Lovely atmosphere, great food selection, delicious Guinness! 👍

Great burger. Slightly slow service due to busyness but still good experience

This is the classic bar. Great service , great food. Always in my stop list when working in NYC

Great service, clean and bright. Great for a satisfying bite to break up a day.

No issues; just good food and drinks in a pleasant atmosphere. Go! :-)

Great drinks, great food, great place to do lemon drops in the afternoon

Food comes out super fast. The bartenders are friendly and seem to care about their service. A lot of neighboring locals come here which is nice. A good solid bar!

Great Chardonnay and live music 🎶Will come for happy hours.

I was looking for a no frills Irish pub and this is exactly that. The food is outstanding and the pours are fresh and generous. Bar tender knew a lot of the patrons which means this is the local watering hole and consistently lives up to the experience I had. Cant recommend this place enough. And though I live in Brooklyn I want to make a trip up here just for this place

Great chips/fries. Dog friendly, awesome staff

Love the place and the Irish wait staff

Good service and great place to watch a game

Been going there for 25 years, the food is delicious, prices are very good for the portions u get ,the steaks are tender,the steak with peppercorns is fantastic! The atmosphere is pleasant, the waiter is gracious and very acommetading! Great place! Helen Rodriguez

Recognise the established history of the venue but pretty run-of-the-mill pub experience. Nothing overly good or bad.Prices were good for the area, lunch was okay and vibe was relatively quiet. Not much to draw us back when weighed against exploring some of the other interesting pubs in the area, but not a negative experience.

The bartender was super rude. He hated the fact that I was worried about a guy getting home safe since he was drunk. I inquired about his well being and he got annoyed. Turns out he was the bartenders roommate, and he left him alone, and took it on everyone else. Then he was unwelcoming . There was a moment where there was a person that was friendly engaging with people. A queer person, like me. He asked the person to leave the bar when the person was not doing anything disturbing. He gave us the check, while he said the bar was there for 51 years but never said LAST CALL and made fun of us when I told him he never noticed us. The thing that what breaks my heart is that he kicked off a queer friendly person from the bar. That should not exist.

Nice small cozy Irish pub. Love it 😍

Plenty of people enjoying themselves. A relaxed place where locals go to eat and drink and relax. Quick and friendly service.The shepherds pie was bland and boring. The worst Ive ever had. Just some ground beef and heated frozen peas and bland mashed potatoes thrown together.No British or Irish beer on tap at all. Why call it Finnegans Wake if you are not Irish at all?

Great Irish pub. Im going to miss it when I leave.

Iconic spot. Definitely check it out if youre in the mood in the area

An authentic Irish pub with standard tasty pub food. We have been going for years. Since Fiona took over it has only gotten better. The staff is great! It is not too loud, great tap beer and very fair prices. I would like to see the menu expand a little (maybe a better chicken sandwich and some vegetarian options) though the club sandwich is particularly good. We love Finnegans!

Casual dining place with awesome food and service!

Great spot, good people. Highly recommended.

Our drinks came out very quickly and the service was great. We had the fish & chips and the bangers & mash and both were delicious.

Great low key place for food and drinks. Fair prices, a UES hang out.Will go again

I love this place. Has a great atmosphere. The staff and service are excellent. Previous meals here have been excellent. However, I tried the steak and kidney pie today and was a little disappointed. It wasnt a true pie, there was filling and sauce served in a dish with a square pastry puff tossed on top. Then the ratio of steak and kidney was more like 2/3 kidney to 1/3 steak. Chunks were large but this wasnt a pie in my opinion and not to my preference. It was more of a deconstructed pie.

Great warm, comfy cozy Irish vibes

Had the roasted turkey sandwich. Really good food.

Walked in and was waiting about 10 minutes at the bar for a single beer with cash in hand. Bartender intentionally overlooked me for others that showed up after I did.(who all ordered multiple mixed drinks) Verbally asked for a single beer multiple times and was still ignored. Shame. Seems like a nice place.

Amazing food! One of the best burgers I’ve had. Great service as well. Recommend

Great food and drink, great value!

We ordered Bangers and Mash and it was terrible. The bangers were not English Bangers at all but just some mediocre links.Bangers are available in NYC and other Pubs serve them.

I liked the service 😀 They arranged a table for us outside, exactly how we wished. And kept checking if we needed anything else to order. The beer selection is great!

Great local pub! Service was impeccable and the establishment was spotless.

The Guinness is perfect! ( well as perfect a pint as it’s possible to pull outside the Emerald Iske ☘️)… but today’s visit added greater delights !Calves Liver and Onions !!When I placed the order - Ann our Server asked how I liked my liver. “ Medium “ I replied.( for the uninitiated “ Medium” when talking Liver is a tad more well done than with a regular meat.The liver appears medium well visually but upon biting into it ; remains soft and almost “ crumbly “Well - They “.nailed it “Absolutely excellent dish , my partner made a bee-line for the mashed potatoes on MY plate - to augment her Caesar Salad ; which she certainly enjoyed - but lamented the absence of anchovies.Overall an A+++Atmosphere, a Genuine Olde World atmosphere. The Proprietor(s) Owners appear to have scored a Bullseye ! Staff remember your name. Highly recommended 👍

Great blackened chicken sandwich! Simple but always spot on.

Friendly atmosphere, great food and service.

Had a beer. Bartender who looks like owner is nice. Reminds me my grandpa😎

Nice, quiet atmospheric pub. Decent whiskey selection, friendly staff, open late. Havent tried the food yet, but from what Ive seen its basic but respectable pub fare. Good spot for a late night, after work libation if you dont want to deal with crowds and loud music. Highly recommend

Best Irish bar in NYC! Food and drinks were excellent and the service from Noel was warm and friendly like I’d known him all my life! Thanks for a great night You’ve gained yourself a regular.

Always a great spot, loved the place but had to move to Queens. Missed my short stagger home that I previously enjoyed, spoiled I was! Well great Staff and Bartenders that will pilot you to any height you desire. A true neighborhood refuge and Oasis.

Food good. Drink good. Service good. Atmosphere good. One star for the price, but thats really not their fault.

Very nice brunch which included a strong Bloody Mary. I had a breakfast wrap and my mom had chicken pot pie

Stopped in with my BF for a few drinks. they were fantastic and the bartender was so helpful and friendly. will come again!

Nice pub and very good food.

I live a block away and have visited this bar in the past. Was walking home from work from the subway and had to use the restroom. I happened to walk by and figured I would go in and see if it was possible. I walked in and looked behind the bar and did not see anyone or recognize anyone who worked there. I had to go urgently, so I walked toward that way and figured I would thank them and possibly have a beer on my way out. As I am inside, I hear someone yelling, and open the door again. This guy in a red polo who apparently works there is saying loudly that I need to buy a drink before I can go in. I would usually do this, but in this case I really had to go and apologized and said I did not see him when I came in and was looking for someone to ask. He then said loudly that he could not accommodate me. I understand the bathroom for customers only rule to an extent, but this guy was only looking to be difficult and not work with me in anyway. I work in the restaurant industry and have never seen someone treated this way who needed to use the restroom. This definitely makes me not want to visit this bar again, which is unfortunate since my previous experience was positive.

Excellent hamburgers. Delicious French fries. Very noisy but it was a Saturday night. Moderately priced. I would definitely go back again.

Had a great meal here. Its an Irish pub that seems to lean more toward the restaurant side. UPDATE: Ive been back to this place several times since my first review and they have not disappointed once. The staff is super friendly and the place has a real neighborhood feel to it.

Old favorite. Hadnt been there for awhile. Still home.

Such good food amazing service

Great place with Irish Harp lager, a great IPA and a quite intimate neighborhood feel. Also very good kitchen..... Well certainly be back!

The environment is old town pub classic wood look music and drinks and good food. We enjoyed the turkey club and awesome slaw and fries. Waitstaff was very attentive to your drinks and needs.

Bangers and mash, Shepards pie both eh. Fine if youre looking for a typical draft beer

Great little pub but the cheese fries were made with sliced American cheese which pretty much ruins otherwise very good fries. Luckily it didnt melt well so we could peel it off..... the fries and the Guinness were great. Id go back again

Authentic atmosphere (been to IRE) and people seem to be enjoying their food, (busy outside tables are on the quieter Side street not 1st Ave) but late at night, looking for some “bar food” we found the menu limited. Ex. No potato skins or home made chips.

Great bar atmosphere and service

Delicious hamburger here. The fries were good too. This was my first time here.

It has a really old and sour smell to the place. Cabbage or urine smell.

Enjoyed a very nice lunch today - the bangers & mash were very good along with the fish and chips. Relaxed and casual restaurant.

Best burgers, Guinness and atmosphere on the Upper East Side. My family has been going here for decades. It’s a true neighborhood staple. Also the prices are incredibly reasonable. If you want to share a beer and a laugh with a friend, this is a nice spot that’s never too loud and you’ll always feel right at home.

Cant get any better food for the money!!!

Very nicely arranged Irish pub with the usual pub food plus tasty Irish specialties like Bangers and Mash, Shepherds Pie, Fish and Chips and Beef and Kidney Pie.Would definitely go back there again.

Excellent place! Great food, very tasty and great service. Definitely will recommend and come back.

Authentic Irish pub. Cozy place to grab a beer

A great bar! Wonderful bartenders!!

A pleasant, surprisingly quiet Irish-themed pub in the upper east side. The food is good, and the beer is average-priced. But what I like most is that I can usually hear the people in my party here.

Wonderful place on the Upper East Side. The people who work there are easy to talk to and service is pretty fast on busy Friday evenings. Cant ask for more!

Nice, comfortable old school Irish pub.Good Shepards pie. Nothing fancy, but a nice neighborhood bar with good food. Usually packed on weekends.

Finnegans has been on this corner forever. I dont think I have been here since just after it became legal for me to drink, so I stopped by last weekend with my wife. Food and drinks were really good, and the prices were pretty super.

Wonderful owner, always reliable pub food and drinks. Good place to become a regular and perfectly poured Guinness.

Very friendly place. Would return but would not reorder the chili... not awful but not particularly tasty either. Id try a burger next time. Nice place for a drink, tho.

My favorite Irish pub in NYC! Steak and kidney pie is authentic...yet not to my taste! Other meals have been wonderful and affordable. Always feel like made a new bartender/waitress friend with every visit!

There is a new owner and shes done a great job making lots of outdoor space. The staff is always wonderful here.

Great bar my brother and I landed on this gem, Noel and Louise were class!!

Food is outstanding, but the staff and atmosphere are even better. Highly recommend the burger as well - best on UES!

Nice staff, good food, reasonable price

Finnegans Phase 2 was terrific, staff brilliant as always, hospitality superb. Great favorites on menu. Welcome Back

Typical neighborhood Irish pub with usual pub grub and friendly service. Very good hamburgers. Can get very crowded and very loud in the evening though.

Excellent staff, very friendly & accommodating. Drinks reasonably priced and food was terrific. Steak & Kidney was really really excellent!

One of the first bars I was brought to when I first landed on US soil. My father worked here back in the late 70’s and my aunts used to visit on sundays for the specials and the wine. A beautiful old school bar, now managed and owned by Finnoula and her husband Brendan who did a fantastic job on the interior, with a delicious menu. Thanks for everything and I’ll be back when we reopen again.

Ronald McDonald House resident here. Great place to decompress for a few short minutes after long days of hospital stress. God bless Scotch, Guinness and the Irish!

This place has the best dam Irish Sheppard PIE in the City. St. Paddy is a blast in this little pub/restaurant. Fantastic Staff. We go every time we are in the city for St. Paddy. Can not wait to return.

They served me my drink with hair in a dirty glass

Good Irish pub. Good food, great service, small Irish beer selection (Guinness & Harp).

An Irish pub that gives the feeling as if it is there for centuries even with regulars from same lineage. Not a shiny and chicly decorated place if you are looking for one. Ideal to spend time by yourself or with friends in a warm and familiar environment.

Great food great service and nice employess

Finnegans wake is a great bar/restaurant with a local feel. The feel comes from the fact that it is packed with people who have clearly been going here for years. The food is good enough for us to keep going back and they have a good range of beers on tap. Well worth checking out.

Pleasant atmosphere and great customer service

Cool old school place nice service

Neighborhood comfort food on the UES for fifty+ years

I am always enjoying lunch there.

Usually not into Irish food, but this place is dang good, I think the portions are maybe a bit small , not sure but I do leave the place full. Very content wit the nice fish n chips and and chicken they offer here, and quite nice evening environment during the not-so-busy hrs.

Great burger, but seating is too close to pedestrians. Would go back for another burger though.

Food was NOT good at all and not worth the $. Tasted dry, bland and my boyfriend felt ill after eating his fish. Our waitress wasnt very friendly either. The only saving grace was one girl (who might have been the manager?) who stopped by and checked on us with a big smile and warm personality.

Best fish and chips in town!

Awesome. Great food and service. Amazing old American interior. Loved it

Old school Irish pub.Great bartender,good pub food.

Old school Irish pub. Bartender is a good man. I wish I was in the neighborhood more often, would definitely make it a regular spot.

Nice atmosphere. Good food. Good experience.

Very nice place, good atmosphere and good service.

Sadly, this place has been sold. While it used to be a treasure, the current owner is erratic or was highly intoxicated during the dinner service. She charged us for ordering a drink on the rocks. When we pointed it out she re-issued the check with a charge for ordering the drink neat.

Excellent small bar, friendly bar tender and Danny boy is an awesome patron. Nice affordable drinks, great food and your classis Irish bar theme

A cozy pub. Very good food!

Burger was over cooked even though I was sooooo clear as to the fact that I would send it back if not med rare. Well it didnt come med rare but I didnt send it back, although I feel I should have.

Its place where everybody knows your name

Great dinner, as always

I went to this restaurant/pub almost a year ago now and I never heard of it until then. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere was great. The lighting is low and intimate--not too loud and the staff was friendly. The food came out in reasonable time and the prices did not break the bank. There is a full bar equipped with TVs for the game lovers. There is also indoor and outdoor sitting. This place is not good for groups bigger than 6 people. They do accept credit/debit cards and cash. Now that the weather is getting better, I think it will be a good idea to call and find out if they have space.I stumbled into Finnegans Wake after a visit to the museum a few blocks away. I had the Martini, which made me a little tipsy--it was stiff. My date had a Bloody Mary, which I thought was horrible (I am not into drinks like that). However, he thought it was good--he also had a beer. It was pretty quiet because of the time that we made it in. The menu was a good length and had great food choices. I chose the crab cakes and fries. I dont know if its me, but I couldnt really taste the difference with the lemon juice on or off the crab cakes. It did not make a difference because they were still good--hot, crispy and full of flavor. The fries were fries not much to comment on there. I have not been back to Finnegans Wake to try any of the other food choices, but I hope to return soon.

Excellent neighborhood eatery...wonderful friendly staff, and great food and drinks!

Love the steak teriyaki great place

Didnt smell great. Food not too good. Servers were nice though.

I went to my Doctor at Special Surgery in NYC. Afterwards my wife and I were looking for a nice Irish Pub to embibe. We happened to stumble upon Finnegans Wake and lo and behold we found a friendly place to do just that. The Guinness was creamy and delicious and the Steak and Kidney Pie melted in my mouth. Put aside the food and drink, the star of the day (I will not use her name, I have a feeling all are just like her) was a waitress who help an elderly woman who after she finished her meal, helped her with her coat and walked her to her apartment building down the street.You cant buy service like that.

Nice and friendly service, and good beers on tap. TVs too, to allow watching games!

Cozy neighborhood place.Comfort food

Cant beat a reasonably priced Irish Bar with a decent tap list, conversational environment, and oversized burgers.

Good Irish food. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices for Manhattan

Chili was good,needs too clean up tables better was dirty