Playwright Tavern 49th St.

Playwright Tavern 49th St. An Irish Pub with American and continental cuisine. Live traditional Irish American Folk Music every night. A true Irish American bar and restaurant.
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If you are visiting New York for the day, or if you've lived here for years, come and join us for a hearty lunch, dinner or maybe a cold pint after work. We provide an inviting experience, offering Irish, American and continental cuisine. Daily specials and prix – fixe available daily with brunch available on Saturday and Sunday. This is a place where you can relax – where the atmosphere is warm,

the people lively and the food appetizing. Serving New York since 1995 we are a regular stop off for theater goers before and after a Broadway show. Conveniently located in the heart of the Theater District, just minutes from Rockefeller Centre and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Our dining room is situated on the second floor and is richly decorated with wood paneling and a large selection of Irish playwrights and Broadway memorabilia. Windows overlook 7th Avenue and provide a people watching experience – Its New York you can see it all. Stop in – you won't be disappointed. WAYS TO CONNECT
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06/14/2026

Congratulations to our NY Knicks!
KNICKS IN 5!!!! 🧡💙🗽

06/14/2026

NY🥇🏆

🇧🇷 Attention Brazil fans in NYC—your watch party is locked in.Head to Playwright's Tavern on 49th Street for every match...
06/13/2026

🇧🇷 Attention Brazil fans in NYC—your watch party is locked in.

Head to Playwright's Tavern on 49th Street for every match, including today's clash with Morocco. Expect samba energy, big goals, ice-cold beers, and massive screens on every floor right in the heart of Times Square.

⚽ Brazil vs. Morocco
📅 Today, Saturday, June 13th
🕰 6:00 PM
📍Playwright Tavern 49th Street

The day has finally arrived! ⚽️🔥Join the family in watching every single match from around the world, at the crossroads ...
06/11/2026

The day has finally arrived! ⚽️🔥
Join the family in watching every single match from around the world, at the crossroads of the world!
👉Playwright Tavern 49th Street 🌎⚽️🌎⚽️
All month long!

06/09/2026

2 Days to go.. but who's counting!
⚽ Your Headquarters for all the games is here! From June 11 – July 19, we’re airing EVERY. SINGLE. MATCH. 🔥

📍 3 floors of soccer spirit
📺 Giant screens on every level
🗽 , right in the action
📆 book your watch party at the link in our bio!

Grab your crew, claim your turf, and get ready for 90+ minutes of pure chaos, cheers, and pint-fueled glory. 🍻

06/06/2026

On to Game 3 baby! Let's Go Knicks!

We're chasing the championship 💪🏀GAME 2, TONIGHT 8:30PM! is your headquarters for Every Single Game. Sound on all our hu...
06/05/2026

We're chasing the championship 💪🏀
GAME 2, TONIGHT 8:30PM!
is your headquarters for Every Single Game.
Sound on all our huge screens on all floors! LGK!!!
New York or Nowhere 🧡💙

Next Stop.... Finals baby!💪🏀GAME 1, TOMORROW 8:30PM!Make your headquarters for every single game. Sound on all our huge...
06/02/2026

Next Stop.... Finals baby!💪🏀
GAME 1, TOMORROW 8:30PM!
Make your headquarters for every single game.
Sound on all our huge screens on all floors! LGK!!!

Paris Saint-Germain have done it!💥Congratulations to the UEFA Champions League champions! 👏👏👏
05/30/2026

Paris Saint-Germain have done it!💥
Congratulations to the UEFA Champions League champions! 👏👏👏

05/28/2026

This weekend, the action from the GAA is LIVE again at The Playwright Tavern! As always, we're showing ALL the weekend's Gaelic football and hurling matches!

We'll have the volume up, the pints cold, and the atmosphere electric 🍻

Tourists, locals, theater lovers, and late-night snackers: don’t let the final act close without trying a plate or two o...
05/27/2026

Tourists, locals, theater lovers, and late-night snackers: don’t let the final act close without trying a plate or two of our famous wings!

05/26/2026

It’s finally here. 🏆 This Saturday, the real drama isn’t on Broadway — it’s on our big screens.

⚽ Champions League Final
PSG vs. Arsenal

We’ve got cold pints, loud cheers, and zero judgment for your lucky jersey. 🍻
Join us

05/22/2026

Come raise a glass to the long Memorial Day weekend with the smoothest voice in the city..
Fly me to the moon… or just fly yourself to on 49th Street.
Kurt’s singing his heart out so you can sit back, sip something cold, and pretend you’s in a Rat Pack movie.

Friday 6pm-9pm
Saturday 6pm-9pm
Sunday 12pm-3pm

05/21/2026

This Saturday, May 23rd – 11:30 AM sharp – we’ve got Hull City vs. Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship showdown you don’t want to watch from your couch.

Grab a pint, grab a seat, and grab your lucky scarf... because at The Playwright Tavern on 49th, every tackle, goal, and VAR drama looks better on our big screens. 🍻📺

Come for the match. Stay for the craic. And yes... Hull or Middlesbrough? Drop your prediction below and tag the mate you're dragging along. 👇

05/20/2026

Beat the heat, grab a fork, and bite into something healthy and delicious at

Lunch or dinner — tourists, locals, post-show crowds, pre-theater planners. Everyone's welcome at our cool, cozy table.

05/19/2026

⚽ The biggest game in women’s club soccer is going DOWN at The Playwright Tavern! 🏆

This Saturday, May 23rd at 12 PM —
🔥 Barcelona vs. Lyon
👑 Women’s Champions League FINAL
📍 LIVE on our screens, with sound UP and cold pints ready

Two European giants. One trophy. And YOU — right in the heart of Times Square at 202 W 49th St — watching it all go down with proper pub energy. 🍻

05/19/2026

From golden fish & chips to juicy burgers, piled-high nachos, and our famous shepherd's pie… we’ve got the fuel your tourist feet are begging for.

✅ Food specials every day
✅ Ice cold pints
✅ Steps from Broadway, TSq, and all the chaos

Take a breather, grab a table and taste why locals and smart visitors choose The Playwright Tavern.

📍 202 W 49th St — just off 7th Ave
🍽️ Open now, serving all day

05/19/2026

The Europa League Final is HERE. 🏆🌍
This Wednesday, May 20th at 3pm – Freiburg vs Aston Villa.
One trophy. Two hungry clubs. All the drama.

Join us at The Playwright Tavern on 49th Street for:
✅ Big screens + cold pints
✅ Soccer-loving crowd
✅ Midweek energy that feels like a weekend

Grab your jersey, call in that “long lunch,” and get here early – seats go fast. 🍻

05/18/2026

Tuesday at The Playwright Tavern: Chelsea vs Tottenham.... and The Spurs are fighting for their Premier League lives. A draw or win keeps them up.
So come for the drama, stay for the pints, and watch every tackle, goal, and nervy moment on our big screens. 🍺📺

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Grab your crew, grab a seat, and let’s roar together.

05/15/2026

😎 Ah.. the warmer weather is finallysettling in, and is serenading us at The Playwright Tavern in the ♡ of

05/14/2026

This weekend, the action from the GAA is LIVE again at The Playwright Tavern! As always, we're showing ALL the weekend's Gaelic football and hurling matches.

We'll have the volume up, the pints cold, and the atmosphere electric 🍻

05/14/2026

The second jewel of the Triple Crown is HERE. This Saturday, the horses run, the drinks pour, and The Playwright Tavern turns up the volume.

📍 202 W 49th St.
🗓️ This Saturday
⏰ Coverage starts at 4PM – be in your seat.

It’s a watch party – which means strangers become friends, friends become champs, and every stretch run hits different. 🐎💨

The Preakness. Cold brews. Big energy. See you Saturday.

05/14/2026

⚽️🍺Showing all Premier League Matches this weekend as always! Catch all the action,

05/14/2026

One game. Two giants. Chelsea vs Man City – the FA Cup crown on the line. Winner takes all, bragging rights for life.

📍 The Playwright Tavern
202 W 49th St.
🗓️ Saturday, May 16th
⏰ 10 AM sharp (don’t be late to history)

We’ve got the electric atmosphere you crave – roaring fans, big screens, and drinks flowing like we’re lifting the trophy ourselves. 🍻📺

Come for the match. Stay for the mayhem. Grab your crew, wear your colors, and let’s make some noise in NYC. 🏆

One game. Legacy forever. See you at the bar. 👊

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New York, NY
10019

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 11am - 12am

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