Molly's Shebeen

Molly's Shebeen MOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT SHEBEEN, which stands at 287 Third Avenue, was first established as a bar in 1895 (name unknown).
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FAILTE (pronounced falcha) means “welcome” in Gaelic. Pete and John welcome you to Molly’s, established in 1960 and the most traditional Irish bar in New York, complete with sawdust on the floor and a log-burning fireplace. Renowned for its Shepherd’s Pie, hamburgers, and steaks, all for reasonable prices, Molly’s is a long-time favorite with locals and a destination for newcomers. MOLLY'S PUB AND RESTAURANT SHEBEEN, which stands at 287 Third Avenue, was first established as a bar in 1895 (name unknown). During Prohibition (1920-1933) it operated as a grocery store, and in the mid 1930s, following the repeal of Prohibition, the retail space once again began to serve alcohol and the building’s three upper floors became a rooming house for transient workers. The bar was constructed from Honduran mahogany which, together with the original wood- burning fireplace, is still in place today. In 1964 the business was purchased by the Purfield family from Dublin and Galway, designed by Stanley Franks in the Tudor style that exists today, and named Molly Malone’s after a popular Irish folk song. In 1991, Molly Malone’s was taken over by Peter O’Connell from Co Meath, who renamed it Molly’s Shebeen (a shebeen is an illegal drinking establishment). In 1995 Peter was joined by John Ronaghan from Co Monaghan, and together they manage Molly’s, serving traditional Irish and American pub fare to a loyal and much-appreciated Gramercy neighborhood.

09/04/2026

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11/13/2025
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Molly’s.

Molly’s was delighted to be included in her busy St Patrick’s schedule. The 2025 Donegal Mary from Dungloe, Clare O’D...
03/21/2025

Molly’s was delighted to be included in her busy St Patrick’s schedule. The 2025 Donegal Mary from Dungloe, Clare O’Donnell

On behalf of our entire team we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Jerry’s wife Judy and to his niece Vicky. May h...
02/06/2025

On behalf of our entire team we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Jerry’s wife Judy and to his niece Vicky. May he Rest In Peace.

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Very sad news for Molly’s family.
01/25/2025

Very sad news for Molly’s family.

View Catherine "Kitty" O'Connor's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Congratulations to our own Barbara who finished today’s marathon 👏..just in time for her evening shift🤣
11/03/2024

Congratulations to our own Barbara who finished today’s marathon 👏..just in time for her evening shift🤣

Now on tap- Guinness Bán!
04/01/2024

Now on tap- Guinness Bán!

St James’s Gate may be closed but we are open. Hair of the dog perhaps?James O'Donnell Photography
01/01/2024

St James’s Gate may be closed but we are open.
Hair of the dog perhaps?
James O'Donnell Photography

Address

287 3rd Avenue
New York, NY
10010

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4am
Tuesday 11am - 4am
Wednesday 11am - 4am
Thursday 11am - 4am
Friday 11am - 4am
Saturday 11am - 4am
Sunday 11am - 4am

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