McSorley's Old Ale House

Rustic pub with a long heritage. Only offers "light" and "dark" beer , but both are great! Beers are served in pairs and are perfect for the economic drunk

OMG. As soon as you enter, you will feel like you are in a different world back in early 1900. Order '1' of either dark or light, you will get two glasses. Love the place and will definitely come back

Cash only . Order light or dark in even numbers and enjoy the cheese and crackers . A old school gem that should never change in the East Village .

An old bar that gives you the best selection of beer . Just kidding,you’re limited to light or dark beer . The dark tastes better but it’s actually the history you go in for. This place is dripping w/it

If you take a beer here, you will be taking with you a piece of history. Oldest bar in NY. Wood-chips on the wood-floor makes it so authentic .

Classic pub with character and a refreshingly limited selection: beer , light or dark. If the landlord likes you, you’ll get a free cheese plate . Very anti-Manhattan, in the best possible way.

Loved it. Old school. Dark or light ale . Not a place for hipsters but for everyone. Kind staff . Prepare to wait. If you are fussy about which table-which corner etc then it's not for you.

Menu...great and simple. Beer...great and simple, light or dark. History... Great and anything but simple. Decor...great and it takes all day to absorb it all. Atmosphere.. Great and easy to hang out.

Oldest bar in NYC . Authentic ambiance, and staff does a diligent job of managing the crowds. Choice of beer either light or dark (both are good). And try the cheese plate - saltines, cheese , and onion .

Great, simple and cheap snacks of New York: saltines in a sleeve with cheese , onions and hair singeing mustard .

New York City 's oldest Irish pub only serves two kinds of beer : light or dark. Pick your favorite from the old-school brew recipes, or bring a friend and split the order until you find which you like!

Beer , crackers and cheese is all you need. Feel the sawdust under your feet. Ask the bartenders about the bones on the lights over the bar . McSorley's is the best in historic bars .

They said it was the oldest ale house in New York and I could believe them. They offer two ales , light or dark only, but the best way is to get them half and half . We spent New Years there. Awesome.

Greatest pub I've ever been to. Love the look, the feel and the menu. Feels like America!

Great in the weekends. Even better off rush hours.. the history in here is mind boggling .. you choose .. light or dark and have the time of your life !

This place is perfect. Such an experience. Step through the door and you'll step back 150 years in time. Sawdust floors, (faux) potbelly stoves and two choices of beer ; light or dark. I love it!

Light beer or dark beer . One beer equals two mugs. Pretty much all you need know.

This Irish ale house opened back in 1854. There is this unique atmosphere in this historical pub with old pictures hanging on the wall. Cash Only !!!

Best most iconic bar in city . Be good or be gone. Burger is great, cheese plate is awesome in abgrandmas house kind of way. 2 options light or dark for beer . Both are amazing.

If you drink and occasionally go to NYC. Go here for a history lesson, some saltines, onions and spicy mustard . Stay for the nostalgia, again & again.

What an awesome place this is... you can feel the history of this bar - great. Just two different beers on the tap - white & dark homebrew stuff - both are great!

Really special spot - a great NYC pub with a lot of character and history. Two options for beer : light and dark.

Three things to remember: 1) light or dark beer . 2) learn your waiters name 3) Don't be shy to just sit down a table and start talking. If you are shy this is a great place to practice not being shy.

Very nice pub , excellent drafts . Good burguer . The only con is that there ir no control of the bill, it is a good idea to control your bill yourself

They only serve light or dark beer ...worth it just for the experience and the nic-nacks hanging on the wall. Lots of history behind this place so have a read up on it before you go

very authentic beerhouse, you feel almost like you time traveled! It is also good value for money : 2 beers for 5.50!

Nestled quietly into the East Village , this pub serves beers in orders of two. Fun fact: McSorley's has some of the oldest urinals in the city ! Read more

This place is awesome. 2 beer options , light or dark. Beware because they slam the beers on the table, mind your phones. Old time , classic style pub . Highly recommend.

Start with two lights and two darks. No it’s not too much - you’ll see. Side of cheddar is a must.

Ale , ale , ale ???? . Make sure to carefully choose between the abundance of choices, including light and dark.

One of the oldest saloon in NYC. Great beer and atmosphere!

Oldest bar in NY. Only serves their own beer , in two varieties (dark or light), two beers at a time. Gets insane on weekend nights, but pretty fun for a quick drink.

Great spot to have beers on a rainy day, less crowded . Get a cheese plate , it comes with onion (no chicks today) and a mustard that'll have your nipples standing at attention

A cool old timey bar , the bartenders are Irish and there’s sawdust all over the floor. U can order a light beer or a dark beer and that’s it, they’ll give you 8 mugs of it for like $20

Love this place. Servers will be rude, and you'll like it. 2 kinds of beers-- light or dark. Get the dark, and go thirsty-- if you don't want a refill, you're expected to leave

"The wooden bar , the icebox, and, one suspects, the mood of near-conspiratorial intimacy have changed little since it opened, in 1854." Read more

Always a two for one deal. Great historic little bar . Always packed, but a must visit. Only two options: light or dark beer .

Beers come by the pair only. Two lights, two darks, or a light and a dark. Try the Chili , and cheese and crackers . Make sure to study the decorations on the walls carefully, to get the full flavor!

Always lively and fun. Great memorabilia on the walls, beers by the fistful, sawdust on the floor and open since 1856! A must see.

Very nice pub , excellent drafts . Good burguer . The only con is that there is no control of the bill, it is a good idea to control your bill yourself

Love this place! Prepare for crowds & light pushing from busy staff if you're in their way. It's all in good fun! Cheap beer & great atmosphere

"Good Ale , Raw Onions , and No Ladies..." This place should be a museum !!!! Ask the bartender about the wishbones hanging from the lamp and then enjoy a liverwurst sandwich and a pint or two of ale .

Dark or light beer only. We tried the dark, it was yumbos. Pub is worth a visit for the history and old times feels

'Two light, two dark' is the best way (the only way, in fact) to order beer here. Check out the chicken wishbones hanging by the wall, they're historical artifacts !

Hands down greatest Irish bar in all of NY ! Order the McSorley Darks, tip well (these guys deserve it), and make sure to take in all the amazing artifacts around the place !

Great place to gather and enjoy a couple beers . Make sure to order the light and dark beers offered as they are both very good.

Literally a spit and sawdust place, it's a must go on any Manhattan tour . Order the light beer , or dark beer . That's the only choice you have. It's cheap , but cash only .

One of my favorite vintage places to grab a half-pint of ale . (Oldest historic Irish pub in NYC, circa 1854.) Best deal in town -- go with the dark! Cheers!

On Food Network's FoodNation with Bobby Flay, Bobby stops by McSorley's Ale House , the oldest Irish tavern in New York City 's East Village , to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more

Classic old school Irish pub . Love the dark beer and the extra spicy mustard .