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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09/20/2026

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Nothing says game season like a loaded plate of nachos. 🤤 Our nachos are double-layered, cheesy, crunchy, homemade, and ...
09/16/2026

Nothing says game season like a loaded plate of nachos. 🤤 Our nachos are double-layered, cheesy, crunchy, homemade, and packed with flavor — made for sharing while you catch the game with a cold pint. 🍺

Catch NFL, Premier League, Champions League and more, live at Playwright Tavern in Times Square. ⚽🏈

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St • Times Square, NYC

Manchester vs Brighton ⚽️live, September 16 , 3 pm
09/16/2026

Manchester vs Brighton ⚽️live, September 16 , 3 pm

09/15/2026

The best Irish pub & restaurant in Times Square is right here on 49th Street.

Whether you’re looking for live entertainment, a place to catch the game, after-work drinks, or delicious Irish-American food, Playwright Tavern has it all — three levels plus an outdoor patio right in Times Square. 🍻🏈⚽🎶

Come for a pint. Stay for the atmosphere. There’s always something happening at Playwright.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St • Times Square, NYC

09/10/2026

Watch every Manchester United match live in Times Square at Playwright Tavern. 🔴⚽🍀

The best bar to watch Manchester United in NYC, with multiple screens, cold pints, delicious Irish pub food, and an unbeatable match-day atmosphere in the heart of Times Square.

From the Premier League and Champions League to the biggest Manchester United matches of the season, United is live here.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St • Times Square, NYC
⚽ EVERY MANCHESTER UNITED MATCH LIVE

🏈 FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🍻 Catch every game at the #1 Irish pub in Times Square — Playwright Tavern on 49th St!Big screens, ...
09/09/2026

🏈 FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🍻 Catch every game at the #1 Irish pub in Times Square — Playwright Tavern on 49th St!

Big screens, an unbeatable game-day atmosphere, cold pints, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious Irish-American food. And for Buffalo fans, Playwright Tavern is the home of Bills Mafia in New York City! 💙❤️🦬

From NFL Sundays to primetime games and college football, this is where Times Square watches football.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square NYC

us for lunch in Times Square and enjoy a true taste of Ireland at Playwright Tavern. 🍀Our famous traditional Irish Sheph...
09/08/2026

us for lunch in Times Square and enjoy a true taste of Ireland at Playwright Tavern. 🍀

Our famous traditional Irish Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food — best enjoyed with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. 🇮🇪🍺

Looking for Irish food in Times Square, an Irish pub near Broadway, or the perfect Midtown NYC lunch spot? You’ll find it right here on 49th Street.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square NYC

🇺🇸🍻 Cheers to Labor Day Weekend in Times Square! Make Playwright Tavern part of your long weekend with live entertainmen...
09/05/2026

🇺🇸🍻 Cheers to Labor Day Weekend in Times Square! Make Playwright Tavern part of your long weekend with live entertainment, delicious food, handcrafted cocktails, cold pints, and classic NYC vibes.

Catch one of the best Frank Sinatra tribute shows in New York City right here on 49th St. 🎙️✨ Kurt Decker

Frank Sinatra Tribute Show Times:
Fridays & Saturdays | 6PM–9PM
Sundays | 12PM–3PM

No reservations. No dress code. Just great music, great drinks & a fun time in Times Square.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square NYC

⚽ Premier League football is LIVE in Times Square! 🍀 Watch all of the Premier League matches at Playwright Tavern on 49t...
09/03/2026

⚽ Premier League football is LIVE in Times Square! 🍀 Watch all of the Premier League matches at Playwright Tavern on 49th St with wall-to-wall football, cold pints, great food, and the perfect NYC matchday atmosphere.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square NYC

⚽ Premier League football is LIVE in Times Square! 🍀 Watch the biggest Premier League matches at Playwright Tavern on 49...
09/03/2026

⚽ Premier League football is LIVE in Times Square! 🍀 Watch the biggest Premier League matches at Playwright Tavern on 49th St with wall-to-wall football, cold pints, great food, and the perfect NYC matchday atmosphere.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square NYC

09/02/2026

🏈 FOOTBALL IS BACK, BILLS MAFIA! 🦬🔵🔴 Watch every Buffalo Bills game live in Times Square at Playwright Tavern. Catch all the NFL action with cold pints, great food, big screens, and fellow Bills fans all season long.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square NYC

08/27/2026

Bills Mafia, watch every Buffalo Bills game right here in Times Square! 🦬🏈

Catch all the Buffalo Bills action at Playwright Tavern on 49th St with live NFL games, cold pints, great food and the game-day atmosphere Bills fans are looking for in NYC.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square

08/25/2026

Kids’ Night on Broadway is back! 🎭✨Playwright Tavern on 49th St is participating tonight, Tuesday, August 25!

For every full-priced adult entrée ordered, kids under 18 receive one FREE entrée + one soda.

Kids can choose from:

* Mini Shepherd’s Pie
* Mini Chicken Pot Pie
* Chicken Fingers & Fries
* Grilled 5 oz. Cheeseburger & Fries
* Fish & Chips
* Pasta with Marinara or Butter
* Choice of one soda

Make it a full Broadway night in Times Square—dinner at Playwright Tavern before or after the show. 🎭🍀

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square

08/25/2026

Kids’ Night on Broadway is back! 🎭✨

Playwright Tavern on 49th St is participating tonight, Tuesday, August 25!

For every full-priced adult entrée ordered, kids under 18 receive one FREE entrée + one soda.

Kids can choose from:

* Mini Shepherd’s Pie
* Mini Chicken Pot Pie
* Chicken Fingers & Fries
* Grilled 5 oz. Cheeseburger & Fries
* Fish & Chips
* Pasta with Marinara or Butter
* Choice of one soda

Make it a full Broadway night in Times Square—dinner at Playwright Tavern before or after the show. 🎭🍀

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St, Times Square

Bills Mafia, we’ve got your game days covered all season long. 🦬🏈🍻Catch Buffalo Bills watch parties in NYC at Playwright...
08/22/2026

Bills Mafia, we’ve got your game days covered all season long. 🦬🏈🍻

Catch Buffalo Bills watch parties in NYC at Playwright Tavern on 49th St — your Times Square sports bar for Bills football, cold pints, great food, and a game-day atmosphere made for Bills Mafia.

📍 Playwright Tavern | 49th St- Times Square NYC

08/18/2026

An iconic Irish pub in Times Square where there’s always something happening. 🍀🍻 Catch the biggest live sports and games in NYC, enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, cold pints and handcrafted cocktails at Playwright Tavern.

Your go-to Times Square sports bar and Irish pub for game day, Broadway nights, after-work drinks and late nights in NYC. 🏈⚽🎶

📍 Playwright Tavern – 49th St, Times Square

08/15/2026

UFC tonight, Saturday August 15, 9 pm
08/15/2026

UFC tonight, Saturday August 15, 9 pm

08/15/2026

⚽🔴 Watch EVERY Manchester United match LIVE in Times Square!

Catch all the action at Playwright Tavern, your go-to Manchester United sports bar in NYC for Premier League matchdays, cold pints, great food, and a true football atmosphere. 🍻

📍 Playwright Tavern – 49th St, Times Square NYC

Arsenal vs. Manchester City LIVE in Times Square!⚽️Watch the FA Community Shield at Playwright Tavern, your Irish sports...
08/12/2026

Arsenal vs. Manchester City LIVE in Times Square!⚽️

Watch the FA Community Shield at Playwright Tavern, your Irish sports bar in Times Square, this Sunday, August 16 at 10AM. Catch every minute of the action with cold pints, great food, and fellow football fans in NYC. 🍻

📍 Playwright Tavern | 202 W 49th St

08/10/2026

Irish tradition, right here in Times Square. 🇮🇪Our Irish Spice Bag is packed with crispy chicken, fries, peppers, onions, and bold Irish-inspired flavor🔥

Try it at Playwright Tavern 49th st, your Irish pub and sports bar in Times Square and NYC’s Theatre District. 🍻

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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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