In a city of 10,000 bars, The Big Adventure has found that it can be surprisingly hard to find a bar that it is centrally located, high in personality and low in drama and cost. We think we hit paydirt when we discovered O'Neill's Irish Bar (729 3rd Avenue near 44th Street in Manhattan)
O'Neill's is a traditional Irish Pub at it's finest. The Happy Hour special till 8:00 PM every night offers quality brews from Guinness to Goose Island on tap for Four Bucks a pint. Of course, the downside of a quality happy hour is the somewhat overwhelming crowds that envelope the bar in the early evening. As the night wears on, you'll find a good space with friendly bartenders, full menu, a central location that is just steps from Grand Central and fair-priced drinks. Plus, live Irish Music every Saturday.
Go there yesterday. Oh, and be on the look out for the late night Bagpipe Player. http://www.oneillsnewyork.com/
