Rumours Bar & Grille

933 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
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Ro
Review №1

Nice bar , attentive bartenders, food was good. Chicken wings were really spicy but very tasty. I like this bar, I would go back. 🥃🍹🍷🍻🍺🐓🍗🐣

Pa
Review №2

The beer is a little bit expensive. I love the location. I love the atmosphere. The food is good. Good service. Good Irish folks behind the bar. Its a place pub that I will revisit when strolling Manhattan

Ke
Review №3

Not sure where some of the other reviews about the bartenders come from. We were here from Vermont, and this was far and away the best place we visited in the city. Drinks were good, bartender made a point to get peoples names and talk to them like friends. John was awesome. The shepherds pie was also on point!

Pa
Review №4

My go-to bar in midtown. Bartender Jenny is great and friendly and makes great drinks, and so are all of the bartenders. I recommend the jalapeño poppers, my go-to favorites. Jagerbombs are great here too, and the Long Island iced tea. All in all recommend coming here if you’re in the area. Take the A/C or the D/B or the 1 to 59th Columbus Circle, use the Turnstyle market exit, and walk a bit and you’ll find the place.

Jo
Review №5

Nice stop on a blistering day! Draft Guinness and a lighter stout we hadn’t had before-“SMITHWICKS - KILKENNY CO.Its exceptional taste, distinctive colour and purity of ingredients make it unique. Red Ale. 5.0% ABV”Our thirsts were quenched.

Sa
Review №6

Went on a Wednesday around 6pm and it wasn’t too crowded; the waitress was quick with seating our group of 5. Drinks are much smaller than what you’d get from other bars but still they were really well made. Ordered just some “snacks” with the drinks — French fries, mozzarella sticks, and fried calamari. Preparation wasn’t too long, maybe 20-30 mins to get. Very small and cozy (little expensive, that’s the city) but would definitely return. Great spot!

Ro
Review №7

Great bar with good value food. Gabriel and Paul look after you at the bar. Plenty TVs for sports. Good mix of locals and tourists. Worth a visit for lunch. Recommended.

Fi
Review №8

What a fantastic hidden gem pub with fantastic friendly bar staff. Couldnt recommend enough! Also, phenomenal pint of Guinness.

St
Review №9

Nice place with a good beer selection, friendly staff and good burgers. They typically have 80’s and early 90’s music playing in the background which is also great.

Gi
Review №10

Hubby needed a nightcap before retiring to our hotel for the night. This was the closest place with draft beer. The whiskey pour was generous. The bartender/owner was friendly and engaging.

Ro
Review №11

Great place to get away from the noise & have a beer &/or a beer. Seemed they were short staffed but the bartender/waiter/ host was a nonstop working machine! Definitely a good vibe stop for locals & tourists

Br
Review №12

Great services. The guys are attentive, will make you feel very comfortable and music is great. Darrah has a great memory to bring your favorite beer btw 😉enjoy it as much as I did.

Sh
Review №13

We had such great time here with Gabriel & John bartending!!! Lots of laughs & sharing stories. Will definitely come back next time were in NYC....Thanks guys!!! Salud, Slainte!!! 🇵🇷🇮🇪

Re
Review №14

We went in. Had 4 drinks. Checked the card account before we left and we had been charged for 6. The extra 2 rounds were over charged as well. We complained. We were given free drinks (which admits fault!) then asked to leave. Definitely wouldn’t recommend this place!

Vi
Review №15

Great pub, was our go to spot for the few days we were in NY, couldnt fault the service by all the staff but esp Paul, lovely friendly true Irish gentleman, he couldnt have been more welcoming 😀 would def recommend. Hopefully go back one day when its not the worst rain in history!!

Ch
Review №16

The business practice here is truly SHADY. The food was fine, the service was fine, but theyre pricing is... dishonest, at best. You may notice the first bill you receive has a much lower dollar-amount than the ensuing bill (to sign and add gratuity). So, as an example, the first bill may say $95, but the next one will say $100 after you give them your card, with no reason or explanation for the increase. When you track down your waiter to ask, they claim this is for credit card processing fees, but nowhere on the menu or initial receipt do they indicate a difference for cash/credit pricing. Gas stations do this all the time, but THEY TELL YOU BEFOREHAND. Given theyre a business in NYC, which has more laws than people, Id assume this might be a practice theyd want to halt ASAP.Whats equally shady is they also increase the recommend gratuity on the bottom of the receipt after they silently increase the billing amount. Apparently theyre happy to ask for more gratuity on a portion of the bill thats not even theirs?All you have to do is make it clear on the menu that there is a lower cash price, and there is a higher card price. Most reasonable people know why this offer exists, credit card companies dont give you all these benefits for free. But you dont hide it till after somebody has committed to a ordering and consuming a meal. Thats scummy.

Ch
Review №17

Honestly TERRIBLE!! There are way too many pubs in new york and this one was terrible. The food is terrible. It doesnt even meet the standard of pub food. Everything tasted like frozen dinners. Sheppard pie was awful, nachos was not even real cheese, wings were soggy. And the atmosphere SUCKED! The entire time we were there they played love ballots. It was such a downer!!

Sy
Review №18

Amazing food and really good prices! The nachos are maybe the best Ive ever eaten.

Ja
Review №19

Nice pub. Bartenders are friendly and drinks are good. Food is well prepared, also. A good place to spend time.

St
Review №20

Only had drinks here but it was nice. Great little table right near the front of the pub in a little pocket. Window opened up and we could get the “fresh” city air while people watching. Good spot for a pint.

Ch
Review №21

Had a couple drinks in here, server was lovely and chatty, nice atmosphere!

Ju
Review №22

Just a solid Irish bar. Watched a world cup game here and it was perfect, lots of TVs, delicious burgers and nachos. The bartenders are super friendly and cute. Good food, good service good times, and cool artwork on the walls. Good for groups too so bring your friends and enjoy

Te
Review №23

We had such a great time at this bar on vacation. They played great music for my family (late 60s - early 70s classic rock). The service was fantastic. The young Irish waitress that served us did an impeccable job. If you are from out of town, I recommend the Brooklyn Lager to drink. Check out the menu online. I had part of the sampler, the Rumors Burger, the Rumours Fries and the Club Sandwich on different occasions. All of the food was good. Also, this place had about the cleanest restroom Ive ever seen in a bar.

Pa
Review №24

Nice dive bar. Dont quote me, but Im pretty sure the last call is 3am.Excellent service. Great clientele and atmosphere. Wasnt able to try the food, but Im sure its edible.

Lo
Review №25

Visited on our last day in New York before heading to the airport, which was Thanksgiving. Everything was great! Bar staff were lovely too, chatting away. Definitely would go back when next in NY! 👏🤗

Ia
Review №26

Absolutely love this place. Its my local whenever I am in Manhattan. The food is tasty especially the bangers and mash, yum! Damian (hope I spelt it correctly), and the crew who work there are an amazing crew. Always making sure you eat and drink well. Highly recommended, very highly.

Li
Review №27

Great classic Irish bar with some of the most friendly bartenders ever. Ordered a beer there once and the bar tendered remembered my order and poured it immediately for me the next time I walked through the door. Long live Rumors!!

Je
Review №28

Great burger and wraps. Not too crowded when I come by on an occasional Thursday evening. Last time we got them to change the game on one of the tvs. Initially they said they couldnt because it would change them all but then they figured it out and my table appreciated it. Cant beat the prices here if looking for something decent in the neighborhood, food usually comes out quick as well.

Ju
Review №29

The one bar tender seemed rude but the other one was nice. The chicken bacon wrap was meh, it might have been good if I was drunk but I was not. I had fun because I was with friends. Then we bounced somewhere else. If this is a place to meet after an event get a quick drink then bounce sure. But dont make this place your main go-to.

Ja
Review №30

Food is decent, not very good though. Their service is pathetic. They were trying to charge us another 150 dollars for things that we didnt even order. And then when we asked them to check the bill, we were told that if cant afford it, we should not be in New York.

Ti
Review №31

Great little inviting pub with kind bartenders, need a bite or a beer? Give those feet a rest? This place is just right.

Br
Review №32

I wanted to like this place…. I really did. They seem like a cool group of people, and they were nice enough. But man…. The food. Granted, yes, I had simple stuff, but man…. Pretty much all of it was stuff you can get in the freezer aisle at Walmart. Cheese sticks were awful, jalapeño poppers were alright, but like I said…. Freezer aisle. Potato skins were okay, chicken strips were frozen, wings were DEFINITELY Tyson…. The only thing that shined was the onion rings. Those were actually really good. The drinks were alright, and the ambiance was kinda cool. But man…. That freezer aisle dinner…. I’d say I’d give it another shot, but I don’t know when I’ll be in NY again.**Edit** 12/07/22: it’s been a while, but I feel the need to re-emphasize after seeing this review again in my profile that, when I say freezer aisle… I do mean it. Some of these items are the $1 box you get in Walmarts freezer aisle. I know because I’ve gotten them from the freezer aisle for a buck. Just… felt the need to say that again.

Ma
Review №33

Mike Nash, the proprietor, is amazing. Embraces the clientele with friendliness and always eager to please.He also treats his staff with the utmost respect. Staff are always pleasant and offer.good service.Good pub food.

Ri
Review №34

Not safe for queer or BIPOC!!! The bartender was rude from the start to my friend, who is Black and queer. Out of nowhere, he said to them, “don’t start anything,” without any provocation. The bartender then physically and forcibly kicked them out and then called the police on them without any reason. The entire time, my friend was speaking calmly and was never threatening verbally nor physically. This is utterly unacceptable.

Ma
Review №35

Enjoyed a nice meal before seeing The Great Gatsby at the Broadway Theatre. Several of us had the Buffalo chicken wrap which was great and came with steak fries. Great menu for my picky family. Lots of draft beer options. Friendly bartender and server. We love going to Irish bars whenever in NYC.

Sc
Review №36

Nice chilled out atmosphere to just unwind away from the bus times square area. Food was lovely. The only downside it did take a little while for our food to come out and we had to ask twice for where my girlfriends cup of tea was.

Ev
Review №37

If you want to have a great time around Columbus circle come check out Rumours. This was my go to spot when I used to work nearby. Their food selection is good. The wings are great! The drinks is good and the music is amazing. I’ve come here to watch plenty of games. I like how they got so many bathrooms so we don’t have to depend on one. They also had a pool pre-COVID . Not sure how it is now.

Ge
Review №38

I absolutely love this place! People and bartenders are friendly. Drinks and food are really good and experience everytime I make a visit here is fantastic.

Ab
Review №39

This place was fairly average. There was too much potato that wasnt cooked in the potato skins. The buffalo chicken tasted of vinegar. The French onion soup was surprisingly good. The service was pretty slow for the number of people working and the number of customers. Wouldnt be a first choice the next time I visit NYC but would work in a pinch.

Al
Review №40

Always vibes with mandem. Love the bartender, local spot for a solid burger and a beer.

De
Review №41

Very friendly good beer great food fantastic staff

EN
Review №42

TOP. Full stop

Co
Review №43

Great Guinness, great service and all around good craic! Bar staff were great!

Go
Review №44

Had a great Irish coffee (strong on whiskey, lots of thick cream) and excellent shepherds pie. Music too loud for a Sunday morning and only half dozen patrons; made conversation difficult. Pleasant, attentive servers.

De
Review №45

They need to hold their staff AND clientele accountable for how they interact WITH LGBT BIPOC. Had a friend come here and felt extremely unsafe due to their interactions. Please do better.

g
Review №46

Had a good burger and beer here.

Ma
Review №47

Ran in to grab a quick drink before seeing Apollo 11. Drinks are reasonably priced and bartenders are nice and personable. They had sports, wheel of fortune, and jeopardy on in the background. Atmosphere has the nice Irish Pub feel to it with wooden paneling, dimmish lighting, and lots of irish memorabilia. Would definitely go back!

Am
Review №48

Russian Tea Room is one of the most iconic restaurant in NYC. I have always been curious about them, but didnt really have had the chance to visit. I decided to take an advantage during the Winter Restaurant Week NYC, and try their Russian cuisine.I might say the rating would be between 3 and 4 stars, but since we got such an amazing deal out of the Restaurant Week pricing, I will give it 4 starts.As we walked through the antique revolving doors under the red awnings, we were in awe of the beautiful décor. I have only seen the inside on photos, but it was as stunning as I expected it to be, or more. It was all gold, red, and green. Everywhere I looked, it was like looking at art. The inside was quite large, and I believe for this reason, they had a work staff station in the mid way of the floor, so that they dont have to constantly walking back and forth from the very front of the floor to the very back. This made the service faster and more efficient. Very clever.Food portion was small, other than the Chicken, which was expected. None of them were amazing or best thing I ever tasted, but it was from ok or up to pretty good.The wait staff were efficient, but not too friendly. The other staff (the ones who take away the plates, refill your water, give you extra bread, etc.) were nice and polite, they did great job keeping the table clean and made sure we were well taken care of.Overall, we did enjoy the experience very much, especially the atmosphere. At such iconic restaurant, I think everything is there to take in the beauty, history, décor, and ambiance more than the actual food itself. Being in that space alone was stunning experience. It is not a place to go get an amazing food, but more for amazing experience in that space. Read my full review of this restaurant and food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

Ch
Review №49

Love it here. Its a great after work place to unwind a little bit. Paul, the bartender, is the best.

Vi
Review №50

Nice moment, good beers with friends

De
Review №51

Dive bar scene, mainly dudes. Irish theme with simple drinks. Not a bad spot we went there at around midnight and it wasnt super lively but it was an ok place to relax and have a beer.

d
Review №52

Awesome place . Came with a date and it felt intimate at our little booth with a candle . A bunch of people in groups too and it looked fun. Lots of drinks on tap and cocktails are done well.

Lu
Review №53

This place is not safe for queer people of color. The staff allowed my queer black friend to be harassed by a white man and took his side. The police was on my friend’s side and that’s saying something…Stay away. Zero stars.

Ta
Review №54

Nice ambiance yummy food

Ju
Review №55

I recently visited Rumours Bar & Grille in Manhattan, NYC and I must say it was a great experience. Its an Irish pub/sports bar and it was really fun. The atmosphere was lively and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and I cant wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. Highly recommend!

Pa
Review №56

Very nice place with a good menu and not super expensive prices. The drinks were well crafted and the food properly cooked and decently priced. I would recommend this place

Te
Review №57

Had the Irish stew, wife had the burger. Both were great. Funny thing was we ordered wings and got sour cream instead of bleu cheese... well theyre both white.

Cl
Review №58

This bar became our regular for the stay of our holiday, food and drink were lovely, staff amazing, highly recommended a visit

ja
Review №59

Had a week in NY went to lots of different bars, but this is the one we kept coming back to , great bar staff, told the barman it was my birthday and he started pouring shots, cant remember a lot after that!

An
Review №60

Dive bar with lots of tvs to watch sports. good for groups who just want a place to chill and have a few drinks since no food order is necessary. mixed drinks are a bit more expensive, but they are high quality. it often gets crowded on weekends, but usually has bad music on weekdays.

Ka
Review №61

Cute spot. Great service. Strong drinks.

Do
Review №62

Went in to grab some food and a drink. Sat for 5 minutes while the bartender chatted up a storm with another customer. Left. I dont like paying to be ignored.

Ju
Review №63

Nice Bar, great for a quick beer and a bite to eat. I had the fish and chips, which were really good. Prices where not bad for being in the city.

JI
Review №64

Bad experience bad service.We came here on a Saturday around 2pm we had a good time 6 months ago not this time .The bar staff waitress acted like we were not there.She basically told us to leave. Never gave us Menus.waited 45 minutes we got up and leftTHEN SHE DECIDED TO GIVE US menus then.

EB
Review №65

I left my Bluetooth at the restaurant and the manager walked about 10 blocks to return it. Food was great drinks were plentiful - thank you for such grade service!

Pa
Review №66

A perfect Irish sports bar. A wonderful place for quick bite and late night eating. Shepherds Pie and Turkey Burger with French Fries are the best.

Ro
Review №67

My friend was HARASSED by a patron and staff for simply sticking up for themselves. Genuinely, avoid if are a member of the queer community.

Ca
Review №68

Food is very good!! Atmosphere is okay but it’s kinda dark and the music was bad. Staff wasn’t very helpful. The Spanish coffee was awful:(

Fr
Review №69

If Im ever in New York again Ill be back Definitely. Thank you Guys 😊

Ah
Review №70

Love the place! Great food & friendly staff! Had some chicken tenders and the steak salad. Tenders were not bad, the steak salad was really good. I must say, this place loves big portions! Would definitely come back.

Ma
Review №71

During happy hour drinks are priced very nice and the bangers and mash was delicious. Its a good place for some drinks and a decent meal.

da
Review №72

Called in for a quick drink ended up staying all night craicing bar, great food and service brilliant staff would highly recommend

ch
Review №73

The food is amazing, service was great, and the selection of drinks is vast! Robby and Bridget are amazing at their craft!

Sc
Review №74

Staff was unfriendly. Beer was warm. Deserves less than 3 stars but maybe the guy was having a bad day;)

Ca
Review №75

Ok sports bar watched beginning of olympics there. The music is good which creates an ok atmosphere... Ok for a few drinks not an extended stay...

To
Review №76

Nice neighborhood bar, decent bar food and reasonable beer prices with nice selection.

Ma
Review №77

Nice music, tasty food

Cr
Review №78

My friends told me they TWICE were charged non-HH prices during HH, which I assumed was coincidence, until they just tried it on me. Three times just means youre trying to be dishonest.

Ro
Review №79

The bartender & waitress are very friendly. The price includes the tips we decided & the 3 rounds (1 free) & 1 shot of tequila.

Ka
Review №80

I give 5 for hamburgers which are so delicious. We visited Rumours Bar & Grill twice during our visiting NY because of hamburgers and beer)))

Al
Review №81

I very nice bar on a very hot day. The service was really good and friendly. Guinness. Just do it

Ka
Review №82

Our server was super kind, efficient, attentive, and overall pleasant. The menu was not huge in reference to drinks or food, but that was okay because what was served was piping hot and delicious. The ambience and the crowd seemed like regulars and everyone was pretty chill. I will make it a point to my visits to NYC to go here again and again.

Ch
Review №83

This is the best place for wings... Ive been in many places, tried all kinds of wing, but I keep coming back. No one has better wings.

Ka
Review №84

Decent Irish pup fare. Good vibes and decently priced considering the area. Would recommend.

Ph
Review №85

Great food, nice staff, right next to the museum. i can recommend the rumours burger and plan for some extra salt needed😉

Da
Review №86

Paul and Caroline made my nights out great with their humour and service. Ill be coming back

Rh
Review №87

Nice place. Quiet during the day but friendly atmosphere and bar staff.

Lo
Review №88

Pretty standard as far as irish bars go, nothing special. Cant help but have a good night in an irish bar though :)

Ch
Review №89

Best Irish pub in Midtown, great drinks, good food, lovely staff.

Tr
Review №90

Nial was the best bartender. If you are near here you need to stop in and have a drink

Ga
Review №91

Had lunch here with my dad, food was pretty decent and reasonably priced. Watched the football and had a drink. Thanks.

Mo
Review №92

Paul is hands down the best host /bartender in the city.

An
Review №93

Nice place to chill with friends. Also service in the bar is amazing.

Ch
Review №94

Good service, busy trendy place. Food was good for the price. I would certainly go back.

St
Review №95

Nice boozer. Tacos were not the best but the poppers were amazing.

Jd
Review №96

Good nachos, happy hour drinks were not good. Small glasses, very little booze.

Na
Review №97

Lots of fun and laughs with a bunch of friends and prices right everyone in there is so friendly would definitely go back

Se
Review №98

Stopped in for a few drinks with friends. Drinks were amazing. Bartender was amazing and very friendly. We ended up getting food their as well. My food was great and the other food that was ordered looked delicious. Extremely recommend stopping.

Ca
Review №99

I did not have any food. The service was friendly and timely.

No
Review №100

Great bar, very friendly staff, always a great atmosphere

N.
Review №101

Our go to place after our softball games. Always friendly and the food is good.

Ge
Review №102

Good place for drinks. Kinda pricey though but it is midtown

Pa
Review №103

Nice place to hang out

Bi
Review №104

Best Irish pub in Midtown hands down. Declan, Gareth and Dara are the GOATS!

oz
Review №105

Me and my team - as industry people who work in very fancy hotels - go to this place specifically for outstanding service. Me and my management colleagues from other hotels, bars and restaurants go there just for Sean. He is responsible, respectful, understanding and very good at customer service. He remembers everyone’s names and drinks even if you don’t go there for 9 months! This is unbelievable!Although we are from the industry knowing all the tricks, we feel very special there probably because he puts his heart in his job. It is a quiet and peaceful environment to chill out, nice people, super polite owners. This will never be a disappointing experience for anyone! 💛 We will always be back with more people!

Se
Review №106

Nice and relatively quite place. The could could have seared the steak some more though.

Su
Review №107

Dont order the Burger. I was told this is what they are known for, It was awful. I would not come back. Worst meal in NYC so far

As
Review №108

Great bar! the service, the people, the food all wonderful. Really appreciate Peirce, Zack, and Shane for being so patient with our large party. 10/10 would recommend

As
Review №109

Went here after a family wedding and the staff couldnt have been nicer and the atmosphere was great. Will definitely be going again.

Ji
Review №110

Old school Irish in the heart of midtown. Great for a late night pint or two..

Gu
Review №111

Shout out to GabrielGreatest bartender in the city

Na
Review №112

Great place for drinks. Cozy atmosphere

Ad
Review №113

Good bar always plays good music never really too busy

Fa
Review №114

We just stopped to kill some time and have a drink. The server was super friendly, and it was a great atmosphere.

Jo
Review №115

Had a blast at rumors last night. Service was excellent and I never felt rushed.

Lo
Review №116

A nice spot for a drink or two and the customer service is great. Please drop by and check it out

Jo
Review №117

Very good place 👏

So
Review №118

Great place with great people , reasonably priced for NYC , can’t fault it

Mi
Review №119

Good Guinness, good music, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

Th
Review №120

Great service and drinks. Staff was friendly and patient.

Kr
Review №121

Good service, great access to sports on TVs.

Re
Review №122

Great place to have a beer and watch hockey.

Tr
Review №123

Great bar to hang out in and people watch. Staff are amazing and so was the food.

P
Review №124

Chill bar, reasonable prices. Great place for a drink!

As
Review №125

Worst place ever. The rudest bartender ever. He tried to bill us 200$ more that what we had. And then complained about it when we told him the bill was wrong, saying that we shouldnt be in NY if we couldnt afford it. NOT recommended. Dont ever go there, there are plenty of good bars in NY.

Ky
Review №126

Great neighborhood spot! Good music, great service/staff.

Br
Review №127

Found this place on a weekend trip to NYC. Great atmosphere, nice bartenders, good bar food too!!!

Ke
Review №128

Great food at a great price. Serve is great too!

If
Review №129

I went there for night out with friends. We didnt get any food just drinks, they are in the $9 - 15 price range. The crowd is a bit older saw some early 30s people in the bar but there is good vibes all around. Theres not a designer dance floor or something to really entice you to come. If you are in the area tho its worth taking a look at

Am
Review №130

Rumors...... is pricy. Its very basic with all the standard items, but it doesnt have the same feel as a real Irish Pub, and the food isnt that great, and everything is super expensive. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 bud lights one time and the amount ended up being $80s (+tax + tip). We havent gone back since. Theres another legit Irish pub right around the corner, a shot bar on the same block, and a sports bar up the street with a lot more TVs.... that I would rather go to than Rumors.

Ia
Review №131

Friendly staff. And had a great few hours drinking with the wife.

Ni
Review №132

This bar is a must if your going to new york food was lovely and staff couldnt do enough for you when we go back to new york we will definalty be going back here , thanks again for your great service

Je
Review №133

Night bartenders Mathew Declan and Gareth are the best in the game!

Ry
Review №134

I nice cozy bar for a drink.

Al
Review №135

Bartender was very rude, not at all welcoming of tourists

Br
Review №136

Not LGBTQIA BIPOC friendly. My sister was attacked at the establishment and none of the staff intervened or tried to deescalate.

Tr
Review №137

Went for drinks. Cant have a bad review for that

Yv
Review №138

Martini and music was good. The service was on point but cold and unwelcoming so I decided to eat elsewhere

Ch
Review №139

Really nice bar to hang out in.

Ki
Review №140

As a pub, it was good. The food was good. The service...eh...not so much! She seemed annoyed that she had to serve us, at all. She barely cracked a smile. We still gave her a very nice tip, as there were 6 of us in our group. I even tried to engage her in light chatter and complimented her to try and get her to respond, but, to no avail. She was also not attentive to our table and we had to wave her down multiple times for just the basic things. We were a group of 4 women and 2 men aging in range from 45 to 66, so its not like we were some kind of annoying or obnoxious table of degenerates or something. We were kind, respectful, and, as I mentioned earlier, we STILL gave her a nice tip.The DJ was good, but the music was just way to loud to hold conversations with each other.Id like to try it again on another day, and see if the service is better, or if its a pattern.

Review №141

Very cozy - great taste in music - diffently come back

Pe
Review №142

Music can get a bit loud, but great for drinks and apps!

Da
Review №143

Great pub near Columbus Circle Good food. Friendly bartenders especially Sean. Open evening to 4 am so is a good place for a late night snack and drink.

je
Review №144

Nice atmosphere with good food and cold drinks.

Ya
Review №145

Nice spot near Central Park with a decently sized location. Unlike other bars Ive been to in NYC , it didnt feel claustrophobic. It had a nice little crowd going Sunday around 4pm and still had a lot of seating.Sadly, there isnt any happy hour on Sundays so we ordered 3 well drinks for $8 each. They were decent drinks.We also ordered the sampler which was good for $13.

Am
Review №146

Came to town and found this little gem! Loved the dive bar feel and Sean went above and beyond to help my friend and I out when we ran into an issue with a pedal cab! If we are ever back in town will definitely come back to this place!!

Ma
Review №147

Local Irish pub with excellent pub food and a large menu. Guinness is always fresh and I recommend the potato skins and the Rumors Fries. Wait staff is attentive and friendly and the place is clean. Atmosphere is half pub, half sports bar. Beer selection is decent with many on tap, though the selection is very standard.

Za
Review №148

Great no frills bar in NYC that is reasonably priced and a great atmosphere.

ph
Review №149

The bartender Sean was exceptionally rude to myself to the point that my party was shocked. On top of making demeaning comments, he disrespected me in a way that insinuated not only that I was poor but that I was stupid. His comments had clear racial undertones. Frankly, I’m disgusted. I hope you enjoyed your tip, clearly you need it.There was a younger bartender who despite not engaging in a longer conversation, was exceptionally nice. To me it’s obvious that my experience was just tainted by one person, I’d expect a business to demand more of their employees.

Da
Review №150

My normal place was closed so I looked for another and found you. It was a delightful experience and the bartender was very nice. Ill be back next time Im in town. Thank you.

ma
Review №151

The bartender was very rude, they don’t know how to treat their customers. Worst experience ever.

Bi
Review №152

Local pub with great homemade Sheppards pie.

Pa
Review №153

Great and cosy Pub with a good choice of draft beers, cider and various other drinks. Always Christmas Music was playing and it was great. You can watch football or other sports there.Toilets wasnt that clean but it was okay.

Do
Review №154

Cool bar for a Good Guinness.

Da
Review №155

Our new favorite bar in NYC! The staff is super friendly and they have a good beer selection. Music was fun and eclectic - classic 80s, 90s, mostly. We sat at a table near the open window on a beautiful night and had a fantastic evening just having a few Smithwicks beers. The icing on the cake was when the bartender came over and out of the blue gave us a free large pizza!!! Thanks!

Ch
Review №156

I was visiting New York, great Irish pub with attentive stuff.Love Sean, French fries no good.

Jo
Review №157

The atmosphere was very cozy and inviting loved the exposed brick and the timeless looking mahogany bar lit up in mesmerizing shade of blue the staff go out of there way to be accommodating and helpful. the hamburgers were absolutely succulent! Ill definitely be back.

Ja
Review №158

My coworker and I would come here often after work for a drink and before you know it hours have passed. Great crowd, good eats and even better bartenders Damon specifically hes the best!

Al
Review №159

Good food and good sports channels ...and craft beers :)

L
Review №160

Excellent bar, reasonably priced for Manhattan.

Na
Review №161

Went to New York for my birthday one year ago. This place was my starting point everyday. Staff were excellent, prices were great. Even better in happy hour. After Covid is done with in England Ill be back. The buffalo wings are brilliant. Can I please have the recipe?? Been craving them for a year, Cant get anything close in UK.

Review №162

You can get exactly what you expect from an Irish pub. Wide range of beers, some pub food.

Me
Review №163

Lets just talk about Tony and Brig (actually Irish chick, shes cool). They are awesome! We became friends pretty quick. Great drinks, descent pricing & good customer service! Bar food, and lots of options at the bar. Ill be coming again.

Ma
Review №164

Run of the mill, NYC Irish Pub. Server/bartenders were super friendly (and a Brit and Irishman, for authenticity I guess). I ordered a few pints, and drank them, so I give that 5-stars. Would have given review 5 stars overall of wife didnt prefer a margarita that was in essence alcohol and powdered sugar over ice. Shame on us for ordering a margarita at an Irish pub though; you dont criticize the Shepards Pie at a Mexican restaurant.

As
Review №165

Best bar in New York! The two Irish lads were the BEST bartenders we’ve ever had. So much knowledge about the whiskeys and very nice and welcoming. We’ll never forget our New York trip after this bar. Highly reccomend!

Ma
Review №166

Friendly and nice staff.

Al
Review №167

Stopped by after seeing a show and wanting to get out of the rain. Had a good selection of drinks, and a nice relaxed atmosphere. The staff were excellent. Would definitely stop in again when next in the city.

Al
Review №168

Went for a friends birthday and had lots of fun.

Ti
Review №169

Bridget made us feel so welcome and couldnt do enough for us. All our questions she made time to help us with as we are visiting New York for our first time. Excellent service, great food and drinks👍

An
Review №170

Horrible, just horrible. Me and some friends went by for some rounds and food and the manager kept requesting for tip ? This is absurd and it has to stop. Not to mention HORRIBLE customer service

Br
Review №171

Great bar beer hospitalityedit: I was drunk in the making of that review 10/10 restaurant they go above and beyond with customer service and are extremely friendly.

Jo
Review №172

Theres not a lot wrong with this bar, but nothing particularly right either. The list of beers available is fairly short. The decor is modest but not upscale, and they have a lot of fake dive bar style ornamentation on the walls. Its all very inauthentic and the atmosphere is nonexistent. The best way I could describe it is a suburban mall version of an Irish pub.

ja
Review №173

Nothing to say… excellent Irish bar! 🤙🏽

Ci
Review №174

Nice place to be.

Na
Review №175

Not LGBTQ+ friendly (or safe)

Da
Review №176

Great vibe with an awesome staff, especially Niall & Sean. Actually, everyone has been great, but theirs are the only names I know

Su
Review №177

Good spot for a quick drink or some pub food!

Wi
Review №178

Please dont go. The bangers and mash is awesome. Nyall is brilliant. Dont sit in my stool, plz. 🕉😇😊

G
Review №179

​Small and cozy bar with a mostly friendly crew. Prices are reasonable. They serve a really strong and potent Long Island iced tea.

Rh
Review №180

Nice little bar we had food Also was ok

Ga
Review №181

Good music. Can make ok drinks

Ce
Review №182

Damien is a super cool, cute and funny bartender. Stop in for lunchtime drink. It makes my day. And lots of yummy food.

Na
Review №183

Surprisingly solid bar with great ambiance and some impressive menu items (buff chick wrap)

Al
Review №184

The food was OK, but not worth the price. $13 is too much for bangers and mash, which was four small sausages on a pile of plain mashed potatoes with sauteed onions and brown gravy from a box. The shepherds pie was alright, but nothing special and certainly not worth $14. Probably a good place if you just want to drink and watch the game and the wings are good, but save yourself some money and skip the main dishes.

ja
Review №185

Great food, beer, music and atmosphere

Ko
Review №186

An interior is really good and close to what I expected. Drinks are fine, but “filling” the cups might be better. But it might be just an American pint.

Le
Review №187

Cheap and cheerful. Great atmosphere

Ba
Review №188

Nice go to Irish pub! Clean. Good service! Friendly staff.

Je
Review №189

Fabulous staff. Good atmosphere. Great food

MA
Review №190

Stopped in to use the restroom so I ordered nachos and they were actually delicious.

Pa
Review №191

Thanks Damian great to meet you penny and inch. So many nice people

Ju
Review №192

My favorite after work hangout. Nile, Caroline and the gang are awesome!

Mi
Review №193

Food regular, delay service, not enough staff and do NOT recibe contact less payment

Da
Review №194

Surprisingly decent. I was a bit tentative about eating here at first, but there was nothing else to eat around the area on Christmas Eve. The place on the inside was a bit run down. But the value of the food was good considering the price we paid. $10 for a good penne allá vodka pasta sounds like a deal considering you can get the same quality at twice the price at a crappy Italian restaurant. In conclusion, the restaurant isn’t out of this world, but it gets the job done.

Mi
Review №195

Very nice place to just have a drink or get some food.I had the salmon with rice and spinach.it was very delicious.i would definitely stop by again whenever am in the city.👍

Ch
Review №196

Rumours Bar is a nice place to refresh yourself after a ambulation in the nearby Central Park. The bar had a nice relaxed atmosphere (it was a Wednesday afternoon) and the standard (but good) selection of NYC draught beers. The bar has all of the (arguably essential) trappings of a regular bar - some nice beers, food, rustic signs on the wall (also, a photo of Keith Richards from British beat group Rolling Stones drinking in said pub and a cartoon of The Stones with exaggerated large heads) and TVs showing popular American sports.

Ch
Review №197

Good customer service and drinks.

Jo
Review №198

Awesome low key Irish bar with friendly staff and awesome bar food

Sc
Review №199

Decent food, service was ok

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  • Address:933 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
  • Site:https://rumoursbar.com/
  • Phone:+1 212-757-2373
Categories
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:11 AM–4 AM
  • Tuesday:11 AM–4 AM
  • Wednesday:11 AM–4 AM
  • Thursday:11 AM–4 AM
  • Friday:11 AM–4 AM
  • Saturday:11 AM–4 AM
  • Sunday:11 AM–4 AM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
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
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Brunch:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Trendy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
Children
  • High chairs:Yes
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