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The Mean Fiddler in New York
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Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Dancing
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-354-2950
Site: https://themeanfiddlernyc.com/
Site: https://themeanfiddlernyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:3PM–4AM
- Tuesday:3PM–4AM
- Wednesday:3PM–4AM
- Thursday:3PM–4AM
- Friday:3PM–4AM
- Saturday:12PM–4AM
- Sunday:12PM–4AM
Comments (199)
My party opted in for the unlimited 90 min drink special. We had so much fun and it was completely worth it. The wait staff was very attentive and stayed that way through the entire dinner. The DJ was great, but you should be prepared for a club vibe (we went Thursday at 7:15pm). The food was great!
Did the bottomless drink dinner with my friend. I got the triple fried chicken sandwich, and she got the Fiddler Burger. We each had around 6 drinks, and had a really enjoyable buzz. All the drinks were pretty balanced and good, and the staff were really attentive. Overall ambience included club like music on a Friday night. Definitely a fun restaurant.
Upbeat, livening atmosphere. If youre someone who enjoys a loud space then this is the restaurant to be at- has the kind of ambiance youd find at a club.The food is great, drinks are perfect, and the staff is friendly and attentive. It gets a little crowded at times but otherwise its a fun spot to visit!*bonus: they had great deals for dinner when I went (bottomless options for drinks and meals)!
Such a great atmosphere, the people who come here are amazing. Fun and engaging. Even on a Wednesday night! We were actually recommended this spot from a different bar when we mentioned bar hopping, so theres definitely a positive outlook even from other bars.The Mean Fiddler also makes a great green tea shot and does not mistake it for actual green tea, which I have experienced in the past. They also announce random promotions I guess you could call it. Like five dollar fireball shots. Overall definitely adds up, but such a great mood with a lively audience. Come here if youre looking to move around, dance, and use up your feisty energy.
Came here for brunch but was unfortunately unable to participate in the bottomless part of it. Our waitress was so on top of refilling our water glasses after hearing we weren’t drinking. I was so impressed. She was so sweet. The fries were great and I’ll definitely be back for brunch. The food was very filling and the vibes were great.
Everything was great up until we walked in & while be greeted by the greeter the manager was standing nearby in the photo below. I would highly suggest as a customer who is in tune with energy that you could control your body language it was giving unprofessional and jealousy from a females stand point. The staring and up and down look was totally unnecessary to say the least. I definitely noticed that this isnt or usually a place for people like myself would hang out on a regular NYC day given the Italian flags all over. I would assume you need all the business you can get so brunch was your best option and quite frankly people like myself are almost businesses top customers on days like this. Also, its very evident that you need a certain type of crowd to bring money to your establishment because without it youd probably be on the verge of closing. The food was ok, the drinks were small but good and the music from the dj was lit, it was an entire vibe until the dj left and the music changed drastically. I noticed a few people walk through and saw that this wasnt there type of crowd/setting and left who knows if its because of the hip hop music all just the all the beautiful black people who brought life into your business today. But you should be thankful and please dont forget to work on that body language because its sucks its gonna cause unnecessary issues one day. One more thing never wear that outfit again because I will be forced to call the fashion police on you maam. Enjoy ya evening!!!
Stopped for apps and drinks before seeing Six. Location is perfect, right next door to the theatre. We sat at the bar and the bartender, Roisin was awesome! Super quick service, very attentive. We were confused by the bottomless drinks dinner and she explained it perfectly. We opted not to choose it and she made sure our glasses were never empty even though the bar was fully seated. Stopped in the bathroom before the show and it was seriously the cleanest bathroom ever. Irish pub in NYC with a bathroom that smells good? Yes please!!
Went here with a group of friends and it was a great environment. The food itself was good except for the churros for dessert. They were definitely a bit too hard and dry, they seemed old. The staff was great.The only downside was the security guard who had quite an opinion when he saw the state my license was from and in quite a rude manner. Thats really why this review lost 2 stars because he was my first impression of the place and it didnt start off well.
This place was great! My first time going with my partner and the food was delicious and so were the bottomless drinks. The service was very quick and friendly as well, especially with drink refills! Not to mention a very nice gentleman named Patrick offered me a mojito on the house that was delicious! Highly recommend all in all.
Had dinner here with a group of friends. We came for the bottomless happy hour. Drinks had undetectable levels of alcohol, we all had at least 7 and felt nothing. Our server also actively avoided us, serving our neighboring tables and keeping their cups full while we constantly had to flag down other staff members to help us. Music was so loud you couldn’t hear the person next to you speak.The food was great though, 5 stars for that.
Streetside dining in a fun atmosphere for a Sunday afternoon. The food was upper scale Irish pub food. The size of one of my fish fillets from the fish and chips was impressive (and so tender). Service was great. They had a DJ playing and dancing. Great time with friends!
Great bar to dance the night away to some good music. The crowd was a melting pot of locals and visitors with customers of all ages. The drinks arent fancy and the floor is sticky, but if youre looking for a fun night to relive your college years this place is a great time.
Came here from brunch with my girls and it was so much fun!! We ate outside since the weather was great but when I went in to use the bathroom the vibe was insane and the must was GREAT!The drinks were amazing and the food was so good too!They had a rainbow painted on the floor which was beautiful.10/10 would come back.
Only giving two stars because the food and drinks were actually good, however the experience as a whole was unnecessarily stressful. I had called and made a reservation for 8 people about a week in advance for a 3:30 pm table on Saturday for my friends birthday. They told me we had to be there within 10 minutes otherwise we would lose the table- ok no problem. By 3:15 6 of the 8 of us were already there having drinks at the bar waiting for the table. The other 2 of us were driving in from Long Island and had hit a crazy amount of traffic and furthermore once in the city parking was a hassle (this location is also in Times Square so it’s either pay $50 for 2 hours of parking or take some time to find a spot). Come 3:30 and the hostess notifies us that we can’t sit down until the whole party is there. Well we told her that 6 of us were there and the other 2 were looking for parking . They said it doesn’t matter we had to wait. About 3:45/3:50 the last 2 of us were finally inside and then the hostess denied us our table . They told us because not all 8 of us were there within 10 minutes we lost it. Naturally I was upset, so I questioned why they didn’t tell us this over the phone , then all of a sudden they said we didn’t even have a reservation. And then they said they gave our table to someone else. I tried pleading and said we reserved a table for 8 for an hour and a half and that the last 2 of us were only 5-10 minutes late how is there no way they can honor our reservation. At this point they kept going on about policy and how it doesn’t matter if 2 people of a large party is a few minutes late etc etc. i admit I was mad at this point and walked out on them talking . I cooled off and came back in to the bar to get my friends and try to find other accommodations but then at this point they somehow had the table for us and were able to let us sit. All in all, we had a good time, but there was no reason to go through a 30 minute ordeal over 2 people from an 8 person party being 5-10 minutes late.
Been coming here close to ten years. Great vibes, IRISH LOVE, good food and always fun. As the night passes, the place becomes a low key club with dancing and debauchery! Drinks are strong. Close to trains. See you guys soon !!
Ashley was the kindest bartender ever! Her energy was electric and I appreciated her drink and food recommendations. Also super quick service during bottomless brunch which is hard to come by! Also had the most beautiful smile
Went for their Bottomless Taco Tuesday and had a wonderful time. HIGHLY recommend their Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls as an appetizer!
This was the best bottomless brunch Ive been to in a long time. I was visiting from SC and I saw this place on Instagram and wanted to give it a try. We didnt have a reservation but we were able to sit at the bar. Caitlyn was our bartender and she was GREAT! Simply excellent! Our drinks never went empty. She was very attentive to us without being annoying. Very nice. She even lit up a sparkler for me since it was my birthday. Our food came out quick and it was hot. DJ was good. Could be more consistent with the genre of music played. I would visit this place again whenever I get back to NY.
Walked in and had to leave my friend and I walked in and waited to be seated for at least 20 mins 3 employees looked at us straight in our faces and ignored us. When we left and they proceeded to seat 2 other groups who came in after us and they were very attentive to them as soon as the employees spotted them 0/10 would not recommend. I would like to add we were the only non white people there so just know anyone darker than a fair toned foundation will be ignored.
Heard a lot of hype about this place. when we visited here we had no reservation so we had to wait a while eventually we was seated and the rest is history 😝 delicious food, mimosas was hitting. the music was 💃🏽 and vibe was great. Came for the “bottomless “ stayed for everything else 😉
The French fry Nachos are 😚🤌🏾They have brunch during the week from 3-9$25 bottomless + entreeAround 7 there’s a live DJDrinks are just ok but the vibes are great
Great dive near Times Square. This is the place you go when your only expectation is to keep partying. Drinks are pretty standard, bathrooms leave a lot to be desired, music was the same you listen to in the radio but no one cares.
I give this place four stars mainly because the atmosphere was dim lighting which I love, the music was good. To know before you go: bottomless drinks and the price of your food are separate . So you pay $25 and in addition you pay another $18-25 for food . The same thing applied for happy hour which is from 4-9pm or 3-9pm depending on the days . I ordered the taco nacho fries with guac $18 . The guac was very cold on top of hot fries . I ordered two Moscow mules , they were very good .You need to make a reservation in advance, it does get packed. The menu options have one or two veggie options, the rest are for the carnivores which is okay.
Oh...the mean fiddler..good atmosphere lol. Went this past Friday, the service at the bar was beyond excellent (young Irish guy ,I think) sorry If wrong. My wife and I had an entrée and unlimited drinks for 90 minutes. Cost was more then reasonable. I had a burger and she had the fish and chips. Food was served promptly, and the bartender kept up with the drinks.Go there ....go there early if Friday or Saturday, we couldnt find a seat on Saturday (we could of waited)Thanks for the great experience 😀 👍
I went here for my birthday, and the atmosphere was amazing. Had cocktails with my friends, enjoyed some really good burgers and chicken sandwiches and danced the night away. A round of shots was brought to the table by our friendly waitress and even got a shotout from the dj. Will definitely come back to this restaurant!
This used to be great pre-theatre place. Tonight is so loud and obnoxious I literally have a migraine. I only had a quick appetizer because I cant stay any longer. Not just the customers, you rang that dang gong/bell loudly at least 3 times. Music is at deafening level so customers have to shout to each other. Horrible Horrible
I havent been to this place in 10 years, and I randomly ended up there with friends recently and really it hasnt changed, and I mean that in the best way! Ive been here for one reason, and one reason only: to dance my butt off. And they never disappoint!
Service was fast & friendly. The sandwich I got was delicious & not too heavy- perfect!
The drinks were super weak, they were watered down, barely any alcohol in them. The DJ played decent music, the only fun thing about this place. If you’re coming to get lit, don’t even bother. The server barely came to our table to serve us bottomless drinks and by the time our time was up, we only saw the waitress like 3-4 times.
Ashley was the best person hands down. I went for brunch and the drinks and food were AMAZING! If you love margaritas be sure to mix the flavors.
Service good. But, not really and Irish Pub. Just because they hang Irish flags all over the ceiling, does not make it Irish. Plu, play hip hop music rather than Irish songs. Lastly, not really Irish food. But, if you want a cold beer at the bar. Enjoy.
So I had a great experience with the Mean fiddler. The reason why Im giving it 4 stars is because the drinks were a bit weak. We had got the $25 bottomless on the menu. The waitress we had (forgot her name) but she was so chipper and handled our table very well. If I was to go back I would def want her to wait our table. The food was AMAZINGGGGGG! I really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere was dim and very chill. The only thing I would say is the alcohol drinks were weak. Nonetheless, I had a good experience. I would go back again.
Always enjoy having brunch here with my friends! Excellent service and really yummy food. Ate outside since we didnt have reservations and it was still nice and comfortable!
Oh man this place is amazing!!! I came for my birthday for the first time (June 27th) and had to come back again yesterday. Our server Aine was just wonderful. She was very attentive, friendly and kept those bottomless drinks coming!! The food was phenomenal of course and came out so fast. And of course the atmosphere in there was fun and exciting. Everyone singing and dancing in thier seats eating was a whole vibe. Well definitely be back more. Thank you Aine for serving us. You’re a doll !!
Pros: the food at The Mean Fiddler was amazing! Well portioned, tasty and fresh. We got the $25 bottomless brunch for 90 minutesThe host was wonderful, took my friend and I to our seat promptly. The music was good, the DJ did what they had to do.Cons: Our waitress 😒. I would tell you her name but she didn’t even bother to introduce herself to the table. Very stand-offish and unfriendly. Rushed us through our entire meal, and at one point walked by our table an just dropped the check as if signalling that she wanted us to leave. My friend and I wanted to try to popsicle prosseco and when we asked, the waitress told us that our time was up and that we had to leave. Instead she offered free shots, which is not what we asked for. My friends and I graciously accepted, paid the bill and left. I’d probably give The Mean Fiddler another chance IF I got a better, nicer waitress
Some of the besttt bar food ive ever had. The cheesiest mac and cheese (pictured), delicious naxho fries, creative and tasty drinks. They played great music as well. Bottomless drinks are so worth it. Will most definitely be returning next time im in the city.
Ashley at the bar was amazing the brunch was sooo good. definitely will come back again. Left here tipsy and full and ready to take on the world!!!!!! If you want a good time see Ashley she will treat you sooo good.
Me and my friend came here for the bottomless happy hour and brunch. We found this place on tik tok and it didn’t seem bad so we made reservations. The drinks weren’t even strong, watered down, and I had about 4 different drinks and didn’t feel anything which was annoying because what are we each paying 25$ for then? I ordered the buffalo Mac and cheese which was very good & my friend ordered the chicken and waffles. I had tried some of her chicken and waffles and the chicken tasted like fish instead of actual chicken so it kind of threw us off. Tbh I didn’t see the hype about this place lol
I was not expecting this place that I sniffed out for pre-Broadway drinks and eats was going to be superb and yet, here I am. They had one of most delicious quesadillas I’ve ever had, which admittedly sounds bizarre for an Irish spot but don’t knock it til you try it (perfectly cooked rare carne asada)!! The bottomless happy hour drinks were wonderful and the staff were helpful and attentive. Make a reservation and enjoy!
I attempted to grab a drink with my best friend, prior to getting there we checked their website and it states walk-ins welcome. We get there and we went up to the hostess and said for two, she asked if we had a reservation and we stated no, she then proceeded to tell us there werent any tables. She didnt give us the option to put our names down, so I then referenced the website and she then says yes walk-ins and reservations. So we leave and tried to find another place to go to, as were waiting I see them let two people in that didnt have a reservation, because I heard the guy asked as he IDd. I immediately realized what had occurred and I walked away. We had been wanting to try this place for that longest and could not get a reservation, so the fact that it said walk-ins welcome on their website and we get there to bed turned away was very disappointing.
Tori was a amazing waitress !!!! She made sure our drinks were flowing All night. She never missed a beat ! Made my friends birthday awesome. She needs a raise
Perfection let me tell you. My drinks, my food was amazing. The service was top notch. You won’t be disappointed. I had steak quesadilla. Tender ribeye and juicy.
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Mainly because they didnt even let me in to check it out. I went to this place at the recommendation of the bartender at Seans (nice place by the way..they get 5 stars from me). Anyhow, I attempt to enter, and I see the White manager send the Black security guard (only black face in the building) over to deny me entry. When I asked for the reasoning behind this decision, I was told that I looked like I already had too many drinks (I had not....I only had 2 drinks prior to my arrival here). I didnt want to make a scene, so I kindly left. However, a couple of folks I was talking to outside of the bar (both Black and White) told me that this place is racist (mainly against Black men...Black women apparently are OK). I NEVER resort to pulling the race card.........but I cant think of any other reason that I was denied entry. I was mainly upset because the manager sent his Black security guard over to do his dirty work.
Food was good. $25 bottomless happy hour with food item. The happy hour drinks were a little weak for my taste. The drinks at the bar were way better.
Incredible food and delicious drinks!! Highly recommended!!
BEST VIBE, AMAZING FOOD, GREAT OWNER, GREAT WAITRESSES! Seem like small portions but THEY ARE SUPPPEERR FILLING , and have the most amazing taste to em! Definitely an everyday place to go!
This place is very clean and very convenient, the food is good and the drinks. We have and hamburgers and the house beers 🍻 the service is really good 👍 people are very friendly we highly recommend this place.
It was good service, and good food. Nothing crazy
The waitresses were nice & made our drinks on point. The DJ was spinning some fire music. Food was tasty!!
Pretty nice place, all day bottomless cocktails.
The bar has an amazing vibe and dance floor rocks .Saturday night drinks were watered down even the beer. So maybe have a pre-game at home before heading to the bar.
Do not let the outside deceive you. Once you enter you are welcomed by a wide room with open spaces, very unusual in a midtown pub where the expected is a sausage-like location with cramped quarters. Attentive service, music at the right volume. They serve the usual pub fare, and if like to highlight their Shepherd Pie, well prepared and flavorful. Beer selection features draft from the big houses, well poured. A nice Oasis so close to Times square madness.
I tried to get in 2 times and because Im dark skin I have been denied entry. The first time they told me I cant get in by myself. The 2cond time they told me my pants wasnt appropriate to get in. The securityguard Refused to explain why wasnt my pants appropriate . I was wearing a regular blue jeans.... the staff is too racist.
The music was so loud that my husband and I left. It was unbearable. We dont mind loud music, but this was on a whole other level. I couldnt even hear him talk.
Great party bar, but shots are crazy expensive. Its a great place to go to party, not to chill.
-Very cool Irish spot. Nice variety of beers and a few choices for Irish beer.-Smithwicks is a good beer if you like Guinness.-Prices are reasonable considering the trendy / busy location of this place.-Its a big space inside, and they have live music /cover bands a few days a week (call in advance to see which days).-& Theyre having a Halloween costume party and contest on Oct 26th with prices for the winners.
What an amazing place this was. The moment I walked in, I feel in love with the decor. The service offered was really good. Love how they greeted me and my friend.I placed my order of American cheeseburger and boy it was one of the BEST burger Ive ever had in America. The patty was really juicy and had the right amount of spices. The fries served with the burger were absolutely crisp and yummy. I also had a drink with it and it was the best tonic drink Ive ever had.After dinner, when the floor was open for dance, people went crazy as the music was too good. Some even danced on the bar :DOverall loved the experience and will definitely visit again#letsguide #newyork #food #dance
What a great find for lunch today..bartender was extremely helpful and inviting at 10:55 am. Bowl of meatballs and shepherds pie were a win...buffalo wings rocked...only thing we realized the lunch special included a beer...and we didnt order one..but for a little hidden spot it was outstanding. FOOD was hot, bartender so friendly and from Ireland. Definitely a winning spot to stop by.
This place literally had the best food I’ve ever eaten in my whole life. Please get the stacked grilled cheese you WILL NOT regret it. So glad we found this place while on vacation, except for the fact I’ll probably never be able to have it again :((
Delicious drinks (all you can drink for $25!!), outstanding food, but music was too loud for a Wednesday night. We couldn’t hear our waitress and she couldn’t hear us the whole time. It was a little frustrating. Besides that, everything was perfect.
I would highly recommend for a quick bite either before or after the theater! Speedy service when we told them we were racing to a show, but still very good food. The bartender also did a great job with our drinks. My only complaint would be that there were no clear gluten-free options on the menu, so the waitress had to ask the kitchen. It all worked out; I enjoyed my meal and made it to the show with time to spare, but I would love to see some gluten-free free options clearly marked next time.
This was our post NYC marathon place for a celebration(friend ran): bottomless mimosas, a DJ, football on TV, loud! Perfect!! Burgers were great! French fries the best! Service was excellent. Quick and friendly. We loved it!!!
Love the food and drinks at The Mean Fiddler. Ash is the best bartender in this part of town and makes the place highly enjoyable. She definitely made me a regular here.
Great environment and service. They have live music, and this is what we were actually looking for! The DJ was great with actual and some classic songs.Great place to dance and enjoy life!Its was very clean and we always had someone collecting the empty glasses and cleaning the tables. So it was a great experience.
Pretty darn fun! They have a dance floor and best believe I tore that ish up even though I cant dance but thats besides the point. Its fun as heck when you got the right music playing
Stopped in for a pre-theatre dinner. We were seated right away, but the music was so loud we could hardly hear each other across the table. Adding to the din was a 4-pack of cackling screechy women right behind us, who we discovered were celebrating a birthday when the bartender sounded the FOGHORN and they brought over a piece of cake for them.There are a lot of good Irish Pubs around, but this is not one of them. Its a fine bar, Irishly decorated, but Irish beer selection included Guinness and one hard cider. Irish menu items: fish & chips. All the rest, standard bar food. My (British) dad was looking for shepherds pie, ended up settling for Mac & Cheese, which he said was tasty. Mom ordered the quinoa tofu bowl, which I thought was a horrible choice but when it arrived it looked like the best choice of all, and she said it was delicious. My boyfriend and I shared a margherita pizza flatbread, which was good, and the french fry nachos - way bigger than expected. Very cheesy, a little spicy, served with pico and guac.Overall: the food came out very quickly and was decent. Service was good. Bar was WAY too loud - like uncomfortably so - and aside from decor, really not Irish at all. Best thing about the place is the name and very fast we-know-you-have-theatre-tickets service, but dont be fooled. It aint Irish.
Hard to tell what was better, the staff or the food! Both amazing
It was a fun brunch with good music. Service was good as well. Loved the bottomless brunch drinks.
Very sweet, attentive servers! Great mix of popular music and outdoor seating that is more spacious than it looks. The chicken sandwich, mozzarella sticks, and beef sliders are all great options. Mule and Magners Cider are both good. Food is a bit on the pricier side, but not terribly so. Plus, theyve got a pretty good happy hour deal! Great spot for a casual outing with some friends.
I work In restaurant and I go a lot of places around the city, but this spot is the best, I love to go ave there because Ashley make me really confortable and welcome… I highly recommend this place :)
Great experience and service. Love the atmosphere. Only had drinks but menu looked nice, good buzz
I enjoyed the food and the music was awesome.. a little younger crowd. Staff was excellent despite it being extremely busy..
Have never had a bad experience here. Bartenders and wait staff are genuinely polite, restaurant & bathrooms are clean, good pub food (I was too hungry to snap a picture of the mac & cheese when it arrived). Our waitress, Megan, was a joy and even treated us to cinnamon toast crunch shots to celebrate my parents 34th wedding anniversary! We walked in with 7 people and no reservation, waited a few minutes and then grabbed a table. Karaoke on Fridays & Saturdays downstairs, live music most other days!
Got seats at the bar even with no reservation on a Saturday at 5pm. Staff is very friendly and professional. Food was excellent quality, and the prices were reasonable. (I was expecting to pay an arm and a leg!) Had the Fiddler burger and the fish and chips, yum. Would definitely recommend! Ill be coming back here next time Im in New York.
Great place for college kids to club at however the DJ needs to turn the music down, everybody walking out with -10 hearing.
The music was way too loud!!! Its too bad because the food is good and the place is really cool. But it was too loud and it ruined our diner, we decided to leave early and didnt enjoy it as much as we wanted to.
Our Bartender who I dont know his name was super friendly and quick with the drinks. The music was jamming and the spot was clean. If I am ever in NY again I will definitely return.
Went in asked a young lady behind the counter was she serving, she was cleaning up etc. I was trying to be polite. She snapped back at me. I drank one beer and left. Rude
We were seated within seconds upon arrival, the food was spectacular, the drinks were good I left mad drunk,
ASHLEY at the bar is AMAZING!! She SLAYED! Drinks are so good and the food is amazing too!! Def a place to visit!
Tori was the best server they have! We will be requesting her EVERYTIME!!! Best birthday ever!! Thanks Tori and the rest of the staff!!!!!
Food was good but it was extremely noisy there, great for young folk tho!
You guys should rename this place the Nice Fiddler. When you think of bottomless brunch, you think of barely any alcohol and bad service. However, the drinks were so strong and plentiful. The service was fantastic. Especially Talia and Evelyn. The food was great and I am super super happy with my experience. Much love.
Stopped for drinks, interesting place. Wish they would have had Irish music playing instead of a DJ.
What surprisingly good buffalo wings and draft Guinness at 11pm, just that what I was looking for after too many hours in front of a computer screen. Five Stars! Yea, I left an extra friendly tip to the sincerely friendly waitress.
Great food, drinks and prices! Love the brunch and dinner specials.
This place is a must visit when in NYC!! The dinner and the drinks were good but the music/vibe is what made it so fantastic.
I came here Friday night because the website mentioned that this place have a DJ, and people can dance.When I first came in, 1990s music was playing (the kind that was popular but you can’t dance too) and the first thing that I noticed is the crowd. It was mostly late 20s to 30s, but definitely seen a good number of 40 year-olds. This place lacked diversity and I did not feel at ease because of it.My friend and I committed to this bar and tried our best to make the best out of it, but the DJ did not let us. Between songs, the music would just stop, it felt like listening to Spotify on my phone. With time, the music from 2010s played for a while, and then the DJ switch to “recent songs” they were released in 2018 and DJ went back to 2010s. Let me emphasize, this was not a throwback night, the music was just old and could not dance to it.By far, the worst bar I ever been to.
Me and my friends did the bottomless brunch and did the Purple Haze drink for 90 min and left the place sober. It was straight up juice. This wasn’t the bottomless brunch we expected, and the food was just okay. All of the staff was really nice though!
SO MUCH FUN! Bottomless drinks were awesome here and the vibe + music was so good! Pub food was yummy too! I can see why the stars venture here!
If youre a young beautiful girl, chances are the bar will give you free shots. Otherwise the music is 50/50
Patrick and the team at Mean fiddler do an amazing job. Visited this place at least for a nightcap every night and the vibe of a amazing as a s the staff and patrons. We will go here every time we’re in the city. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks for the hospitality.
Awesome lunchtime spot with great endless drink option. I enjoyed the club atmosphere, but the disco lights were hard to deal with sitting down in one spot, usually when youre dancing, its not an issue. But all in all, good!
The drink I had was good, but the food sucks & its so loud I couldnt hear my friend talking next to me.
This place is a great hangout spot where youll find great drink and really good music. It has a good size dance floor to groove and vibe with people! The prices are reasonably fair given the fact that is downtown. If you are looking for something not too crazy and exciting this is a spot to start your night in the city or end it.
Absolutely love this place ! We made reservations and were checked in right away. We were seated with our waitress Savannah and she was absolutely amazing. It was my first time here and I ordered bottomless drinks and didnt know what drinks to order and Savannah handled all of that. She continued to bring me drinks that were way above my expectations. I definitely recommend this place and her as well. Thank you Savannah !!!!! 💋
Really cool Irish pub with delicious drinks and good music, def a spot to spend a fun night out 😻
This place is quaint and cozy, a very comfortable place to hang out. They have very pretty bartenders who are friendly and fun to talk to. Great place to hang out before a Broadway show.
My friend and I stumbled across The Mean Fiddler and absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun place with great drinks! The music was bumping and the waitresses were super friendly and helpful! The manager introduced us to everyone and made us feel so special on our short visit to New York.
During a stay in the Times Square area, I searched the area for restaurant and came across this venue which was located a block and a half away from the hotel I was staying in and I’m happy I did.They have a nice brunch special of unlimited selected drinks for 90 minutes at a cost of $25 with the purchase of at least one entree.They have a selection of 8 or 9 drink options so my companion and I tried 6 of the 9 drinks doubling back to the Fiddler Punch.Our server was fast and friendly once we were seated but it did take a few minutes to be acknowledged when we walked in. They have outdoor seating available but we were seated inside just a few minutes after they opened at 3pm on a Friday.We ordered the Fiddler Burger that came with fries. I ordered my burger well done and it was accompanied by pickles, lettuce, tomato and fiddler sauce. The fries were perfectly salted.Before leaving the establishment, I used the ladies restroom which was clean and had plenty of soap but I would have liked paper towels instead of the blow dryer for my hands so I could open the door to exit.
Excellent food. Atmosphere is as expected (loud) which is not for everyone. DJ was good.
We had brunch here and had an absolute blast. Their menu is unique because they actually have a nice variety including canned beer if you want, and once you start the clock, our Hostess was really good about making sure that our pictures were always filled and that we always had I drink in our hands, which is pretty rare nowadays. The food was also excellent, and there was even a live DJ the day that we went, making for some pretty fun and enjoyable Vibes. There was even a conga line at one point! Aside from that, I will say that the one benefit of branching in the city is that the trains are right there, parking is scarce but you probably shouldnt be brunching and driving anyway, and theres tons of spots to go to after, whether it be for a nightcap or for a quick bite to eat. The location is also super ideal, its not terrible to walk up to the Halal Guys cart, or down to one of the Chick-fil-A is that are in that part of the city. So I definitely recommend checking it out if you were considering!
Made a reservation for my 40th birthday only to show up and the kitchen be closed.
Y’all this place was AMAZING!! We did the bottomless brunch and it was lit!!! I got the chicken wrap and my friend got the chicken tenders. Both were BOMB! HighlightRecommend!! We also got shots. The total was $72.00 per person. Amazing experience🎉🎉
Went for hh dinner and it was a great deal. Get the chicken sandwich. Remember it’s a sports bar
Stopped in for a quick drink before catching Dear Evan Hansen. Fun spot, definitely looking forward to coming back
Brunch was great. The food was great. The waitress was a little mean but otherwise a wonderful experience.
Friendly staff, strong drinks, priced pretty good for Times Square
This bar was amazing. I didn’t expect people would dance so crazy.
Great food and drinks at a fair price. Turns into a dance bar at night with a DJ. Fun atmosphere to watch sporting events.
SEIZURE WARNING !!!If you are already blind or deaf, this is the place for you! The food was fantastic and the servers were absolutely delightful!However, those are the only two things that have earned any stars. For those of you with currently working vision and hearing, stay away if you want to keep it. The vibe of this place is TERRIBLE. Pitch black, rave lights that flash directly in your eyes about every 2-3 seconds from every direction, and a DJ with terribly dated tunes playing at Guantanamo torture level of volume. No offense man but JB’s “Baby” in 2021? An 11 year old song from an 11 year old kid? Really??The drinks were also substantially watered down which was surprisingly a plus since I’m sure I would have tripped and cracked my skull open if I were trying to navigate this flash bang dungeon while drunk. Not even sure how the servers put up with that kind of work environment; I’d have asked ours to blink twice if she needed help but we were all blinking rapidly anyway from the seizure-inducing lighting.
Loved it, going through much right now, it was a pleasant respite for a few hours
Went here for my 30th during the $25 bottomless brunch. The staff were amazing, especially the Eimear, and drinks were decent as well. Best place we went to while visiting NYC.
I found this place on tic toc and I decided to give it a shot. Tbh their food is not all that I would rate it 5/10. The atmosphere is great they have good drinks but you can barely taste the alcohol in the drinks. I would only recommend this spot for drinks and chill, not for their food. I must add that they played very good music. Nice chill spot.
Went and had a few drinks here with a group of friends. This bar was welcoming and had some decent live music. Everyone was singing along and having a good time!! Deff will put this on my to do list next time in Manhattan
Place was booming. Good music, decent food and great atmosphere. Loved it.
Great place. Great people. Great food. Nuff said
This is one of my favorite bars in the city! The live music is great and the food and drinks are good as well. The ambience is my cup of tea. Only downside is it can get crowded and hard to find a seat/table but that just speaks to how much people like this place!
An amazing bar, me and my wife loved eating there, and with great music, great friendly staff, perfect new York bar 👍👍, highly recommended
Had the best experience with my boyfriend! DJ is lit and julie was so nice and always made sure we had a fresh drink at the bottomless brunch! Def will come back!
Went here for botomless dinner, was awesome! our waitress angelica was an amazing server, on top of everything and very quick to get us new drinks. great party atmosphere and music
Loud, but fun. More like a club environment than a dinner spot. Great drinks. We will be back.
Lets say the food was ok nothing to brag about. I dont think I will return back however Im happy for the experience. This place was recommended on Tiktok. The ambiance is what bring ppl there. They should definitely get a better drink menu. And, the music please change that it will be nice if they play a variety of music and not just for a certain group. One last thing its very pricey and they serve what everyone else serve just overpriced...
Best Irish pub in the city. We have never been disappointed.
Our group of 4 enjoyed the bottomless brunch on a Sunday and the Mean Fiddler did not dissapoint! The restaurant was blasting throwbacks and fun songs to dance to. The strobes and the dj really drew us in and set the mood. We were promptly sat at the bar and were greeted by our rockstar server/bartender Roisin. We picked from an extensive list of bottomless options and she made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. We got a mix of entrees including buffalo spring rolls to share, a fried chicken sandwich, a wrap, and 2 burgers. All of the food was surprisingly EXCELLENT. This place hits the trifecta of good food, good drinks, and good people. We truly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back to see our new friend Roisin! ❤
This place was so great. I came with my husband while on vacation on Sunday. It was a great date night. The music variety was awesome. There was a nice vibe and I enjoyed dancing and having great drinks as well.
I was very excited to go to the Mean Fiddler due to their bottomless drinks for dinner upon my arrival in New York. I am a very thorough planner and I make sure that I do my research prior to going anywhere when I plan a trip. The Mean Fiddler advertises on its website that it’s bottomless drink options are from 3-9 PM Wednesday through Friday. Can you imagine my surprise and annoyance when I get there at 8:30, abs I am told “yeah sorry we stop it at 8:00 now and the website is wrong”. Quite honestly the bottomless dinner was the Mean Fiddler’s only reason I even wanted to go there, because the food looks very basic and over priced. Needles to say I left.
I had an amazing time doing the bottomless dinner! It really was a great deal and the drink selection is quite large. The serving team is also really helpful
Great food, nice atmosphere. Bar tender was friendly, everything was clean. Bathrooms were nice.
I believe this is an Irish Pub. Food was great, drinks were great. Vibes were right. All genres of music were played, my friends and I sang and danced to everything. You are not rushed even when youre done.
So. Much. Fun!! Bottomless drinks are a hit! Food was amazing as well. I appreciated the atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Ill definitely be returning!
We stopped in for a quick bite before a show. The food, atmosphere and service were all authentic and fantastic. Would highly recommend.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for The Mean Fiddler 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-06100000/10 recommend! Best bottomless whatever!!! Amazing ambiance with amazing music and even better service. I’ve never had a waitress be SO on top of refills! I was so impressed. Even when it got busy, she was still on top of us, even switched to pitchers to make it a little easier! Only thing I would suggest is not getting the rum punch! It tasted like it didn’t have any alcohol in it! So I switched to the mango margarita and it was amazing!!
Review №2
2022-06-25I finally got the chance to visit the mean fiddler. There was definitely a party atmosphere. My waitress Kelsey was super sweet and always had my drinks flowing. I will definitely come back and bring more people with me.
Review №3
2022-01-18Fantastic place to catch a drink before a Broadway show. Irish staff go out of their way to make you feel you are in a pub overseas. All things Irish decor, from soccer jerseys to old Irish sayings and photos of U2 and other bands adorn the walls. Definitely want to plan a return trip!
Review №4
2022-04-29This was a cool pub. The waitress was so cool. So accommodating. The host is lovely. The food.... OMG..... everyone enjoyed their meal. I had a roadhouse burger to die for... so good. Well seasoned. The bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, pickles and lettuce brought the burger together and what topped it off was the brioche bun 😋 👌🏾👍🏾🙌🏾 The fries were so crispy and nicely salted. I was so full from my meal. Def will go there for food alone. The music was good too. A lil outdated but played some tunes....
Review №5
2022-01-22We came for bottomless mimosas, but had a 20 YO with us which was an issue but the manager moved some things around and was able to accommodate us. Drinks were great. The food was fresh and good quality.
Review №6
2021-11-28The Mean Fiddler was a fun experience! Our servers were incredibly friendly and accommodating. During “Bottomless Dinner,” our drinks kept coming – and there were plenty of options available.The food was honestly better than I expected. Each of us enjoyed our food and ordered more. We sat outside where there was plenty of heat and everything was nicely decorated!
Review №7
2022-03-22I couldn’t resist the bottomless dinner deal, I just had to go. I think my favorite drink was the one with the popsicle. The food wasn’t bad, I got chicken wings and my friend had a burger with fries.Also, the place turns into a club after a certain time and we loved it!!! We did not want to leave and we danced the entire time. I wish they played more diverse music though.
Review №8
2021-10-15My friends and I all had the bottomless dinner option. To start we were served Popsicle prosecco which was amazing !!! it was served in adorable glasses and was delicious!The rest of the drinks weren’t the best. some were stronger than others, and the frozen drinks were all melted.The food was great! Everything we ordered was delicious. For the price, I was very pleased.
Review №9
2022-01-11I will definitely be back! The service and food here was fantastic. My waitress was very friendly and extremely helpful.
Review №10
2022-04-12Yum yum yum I will definitely be coming back food was amazing the Guinness was so smooth they know how to poor it correctly highly recommend