The Long Hall Pub & Grocery

While the name nods to a legendary Dublin institution, the concept here leans into the Victorian tradition where rural public houses doubled as general stores. You will actually see shelves stocked with imported Irish groceries that are otherwise hard to track down in Manhattan, a functional detail that separates this spot from the standard Midtown theme bars. The layout lives up to the signage, featuring a long, narrow run of dark wood and bar stools that eventually opens up into a wider dining area. Owners Jonathan Kennedy and Cathal Clarke – from Dublin and Sligo respectively – have cultivated a space that operates on the schedule of a local regardless of its 34th Street address. The rhythm is often dictated by timezone differences, with doors opening early to accommodate live broadcasts of European soccer and Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) games. During these morning matches, the room fills with expats and supporters ordering pints of Guinness alongside Full Irish Breakfasts while the rest of the neighborhood is just waking up. When the screens aren't the focus, the atmosphere settles into a steady hum of conversation over plates of shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and Irish chicken curry. The bar maintains a serious whiskey collection, and the staff tends to be actually Irish, keeping the service efficient and the banter grounded even when the crowd swells for Tuesday night trivia.