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O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant

4.6 (575)
$30 and under
Irish
156 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

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O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant

4.6
$30 and under
Irish
Theater District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Located in the heart of New York City, O'Donoghue's is Times Square's newest addition, blending the excitement of the Big Apple city with the old Irish warmth. With 24 beers on tap, 10 HD plasma flat screens, traditional Irish and American cuisine and a charming staff, O'Donoghue's is the perfect place to unwind after work (happy hour specialty drinks), for sporting events (showing all major sports channels) and private parties (party packages available). We're right in the middle of the Theatre District, so stop by for pre/post-theatre meal & drinks, or if you're just shopping around town. We're also around the corner from the most famous New Year's Eve celebration in the world, the Times Square's New Year's Eve Ball Drop, so plan your holiday parties with us!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 11:00 pm–2:00 am Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 am Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Quinn
  • Private party facilities
    Back area available for up to 40 people
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Cross street
    7th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street parking after 6pm Monday thru Friday; all day Saturday and Sunday
  • Public transit
    Times Square station
  • Entertainment
    Live music, DJ & Juke-box
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant.

4.6

4.6
(575)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "great food" and "friendly, efficient service." Ideal for pre-Broadway bites, enjoy the "OD signature burger" or the "Reuben." With a "wide selection" of dishes, "pleasant atmosphere," and a "nice happy hour," it's a "go-to" spot in the theater district.
575 Reviews
  1. Carol

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    O'Donoghue's is good choice before a Broadway show.for a quick bite. OD signature burger was good. Sweet potato fries could be larger; kind of stringy. Brownie with ice cream was very good . My waitress was helpful and friendly. Nice pub atmosphere,

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  2. Laura Gold

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & service. Our server was really wonderful

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  3. Judy

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful. Good food. Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly, efficient service.

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  4. Eileen Gold

    New York City41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our “go-to” place in theatre district. Food is always good. Going there for years!!

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  5. Margaret

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has a great menu and a nice happy hour menu also

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  6. Paul

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, great ambience and great service. We loved O'Donoghues!

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  7. Ellen

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Staff were helpful and friendly. The food was delicious. There was a wide selection of choices on the menu. It was an enjoyable evening and I would highly recommend the restaurant.

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  8. Marcel

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    War gut. Sehr aufmerksamer Service Kann man empfehlen

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  9. Evelyn Gold

    New York City47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 9, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fast and efficient service and the food is good. Price is reasonable. A convenient location to most Broadway shows.

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  10. Denise

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Reuben is my favorite dish. I absolutely love it!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 11:00 pm–2:00 am Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 am Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Quinn
  • Private party facilities
    Back area available for up to 40 people
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Cross street
    7th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street parking after 6pm Monday thru Friday; all day Saturday and Sunday
  • Public transit
    Times Square station
  • Entertainment
    Live music, DJ & Juke-box
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

FAQs

O'Donoghue's feels like a warm, lively Irish pub, cozy interiors, plenty of TVs for sports and a large beer-on-tap selection, with live music some nights and a buzz that builds into the evening.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is appropriate, which fits visiting for a pre- or post-theatre meal in the Theatre District.

Portions at O'Donoghue's skew generous, guests frequently describe large, hearty servings for shepherd's pie, beef stew and salads, often leaving comfortably full.

Yes, O'Donoghue's works well for a special evening: guests have celebrated anniversaries there (staff brought complimentary champagne) and praise its cozy, conversation-friendly atmosphere.

Yes, O'Donoghue's is family-friendly: many guests bring children and praise kid-pleasing dishes like shepherd's pie and pot pie, and families report comfortable, welcoming visits near the theatres.

O'Donoghue's gets busiest around happy hour, during major sports and into the evening, guests report it being packed and noisy at those times; arriving early in the day is noticeably quieter.

Tuesday evenings are a great pick, guests note a busy, packed happy hour on Tuesday with praised dishes like the crab cake and steak sandwich.

If you want a quieter meal, arrive early, guests say the restaurant is calm on arrival and fills up as the evening goes on; for a livelier night, visit during games or after 9pm when live music starts.

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A photo of O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant restaurant

O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant

4.6
$30 and under
Irish
Theater District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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