Bantry Bay Publick House

The sweet and savory rib eye was heaven! The chicken pot pie left me in a food coma. I can’t wait to bring people here again.

Have visited twice The server was attentive. Tried shepards pie 1 visit and chicken parm the other both were very good. Served piping hot and full of flavor. The chicken parm has a unique touch to it.

This place is amazing. I lucked Into finding this place while in the area for work. I grabbed lunch with a coworker and figured the food would be decent based on the Unilocal rating. I was blown away. The BLT was mouthwatering good. The sweet potato fries have ruined other fries for me. They were so good I let my coworker try them so he would believe how much I was raving over them. He ended up ordering a side for himself. And then the bill came. For the quality and quantity of the food this place cannot be beat in NYC.

Stopped in on the way home from the city… Had a great onion soup and an even better burger. I’ll be going back to try a few more things… The bartender was very attentive and friendly. It’s just a nice neighborhood place.

this is the by far the most awesome BAR in Long Island City I come here every time i am n New York … Erika is the most attentive Bartender the food is top notch the drinks are on point if you are looking for a cool place with a welcoming atmosphere and an overall rated 10 in my book please come by!!!

As described by another reviewer this is indeed a diamond in the rough, I lived in queens all my life and recently relocated to NC, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, from the steak tid bits to the Mac and cheese to the Siracha wings to the shrimp bisque. everytimg is delicious. As far as the service is concerned «excellent» is an understatement, my server/​bartender (Erika) was awesome, she was very attentive and helpful! In conclusion this place is worth the drive and can only wish I can find a similar one near where I live now. Enjoy!

Update. Got sick almost immediately after. Minus a star.
Not sure what the hype is all about. Food was ok, service was mediocre, and we kept getting weird looks from skinheads with SS nazi tattoos sitting near us because we were a mixed crowd. I guess it’s not the bar’s fault since they can’t turn down customers. But it created a strange atmosphere for me and my friends. 3 stars for being just OK.

Great sandwich and sup for lunch. Erica was wonderful server. Will be going there again when in the neighborhood.

Ate here a couple of times. Great food and fantastic customer service friendly customers. Not a rowdy place.

I had the Chicken Scarpariello and the corn & onion hash. It was ok, I didn’t have any complaints. The customer service was great, very friendly. It’s a place if I were to be in the area I wouldn’t mind to stop by for quick eats.

Friendly tender… invited me to bring my bicycle inside! Peace of mind is a good thing… but a well poured fresh pint o Guinness… now that’s a great thing!
Recommended by a firefighter at the FDNY station half a block away… Filled with a lively local crowd… America’s Pastime on several low volume flat screens… good ol Rock & Roll, also at a level easy enough to chat with your new found mates or order another brew!

Everything is always great. The service the food the drinks. The locals are very nice and friendly surprising for L.I.C. drink eat enjoy.

Had a quick lunch upon arrival at the hotel around the corner. Here in the city for a birthday party. Read the reviews on Unilocal and decided to try the Bantry Bay Publik House. Like your normal neighborhood bar except the food is much better.
Shrimp bisque was excellent and the Times Square salad was different and very good. My wife’s sandwich was excellent.
If your in the neighborhood, stop by and have a very good meal at a very reasonable price.
Again, it’s not the Ritz. More like Cheers. You may even see Norm on the bar stool.

Stumbled upon this true local/​neighborhood Irish pub and hit the jackpot! Very eclectic menu to serve all palates! We had the chicken marsala bites (must try), Mulligatawny soup, bacon fat burger, and buffalo chicken sandwich… Washed down with good beer (I had a perfectly poured Guinness). The food was almost upstaged by the excellent service… Almost! :-) do yourself a favor and make this a frequent stop.

Great lil place to come. I am from Texas and was staying kit side the city so instead of trying to fight New York crowds I chose to find some near my hotel. This place was with walking distance and looks like a great dive. Came in already know what I wanted but when i told the bartender she made a recommendation for something else and it was a great decision to change. Almost wan to come back and have what i originally wanted just to see how it compared but i bet everything is worth a try. If u are near here no doubt its worth a try and they do not hold back on the drinks but for a Irish Pub i would expect nothing less.

Whenever I’ve come in the bartenders are always nice but Erika by far is the best with her bubbly personality and great demeanor always makes me feel welcomed

My boyfriend and I went to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day there and it was the worst experience I’ve ever had. I live in the neighborhood for 5 years now and Whoa! My boyfriend is white and I am black and I had no idea that there would be an issue. One of the waitresses named Erica or Erika So fortunately mentioned in Jessica G’s review right after my boyfriend posted his review, is the employee that told me to «GO BACK TO WHERE I CAME FROM». Erika or Erica told me she was the manager when I asked to speak to someone so that told me a lot. After that two «managers“not the «owners» came and belittled the whole thing. There were patrons in the establishment being racist as well. I’m so disgusted and disappointed with racism. I will pursue this further.
What great customer service.

The food here is excellent. It is in the middle of the last piece of nowhere around NYC, but perfect for me because I have been staying in the funky hotel next to it to save money while I work on Broadway. I have tried a lot of different things on the menu, and they have all been fantastic. If you come on a Friday or Saturday night… bring your earplugs and your Harley.

The Good:
They serve a delicious and well poured pint of Guinness. This in and of itself is worthy of a 4 star rating. The waitstaff are friendly and exceptionally nice.
The Bad:
The food is not that great but passable.
The Ugly:
The location leaves much to be desired although I can say I have never had an issue grabbing a cab outside of this place when it was time to leave.

This place is a diamond in the rough! Situated in a predominantly commercial area in LIC its a hidden gem! If you are in the area and its Monday between 12−4pm DEFINITELY stop in for the 5 $ burger!!! The staff is friendly, this is your run of the mill-​no-​frills local watering hole (done right!) except it serves a decent meal to boot! The menu is very eclectic and it has everything from Edamame to Shepherds Pie and they poor a mean Guinness here!
I had the fish and chips and the $ 5 burger, both of which were extremely filling and delicious, definitely stop in if your in the neighborhood!

If Bantry Bay Publik House were located anywhere else, it would be a solid 4-​star. Since there’s no other bar halfway as decent in the area (that I know of), I think it’s really a 5-​star spot for Sunnyside.
Located across the cemetery with no subway station within at least 0.7 mile, Bantry Bay Publik House is generally quiet. It’s a great spot to get a quick drink and a bite to eat if you’re in the area (and if you are, why are you in this stretch of no man’s land anyway?). Service is great and the food is actually really good for pub fare. If you come here on a weekday afternoon, you’ll encounter a friendly and interesting crowd. One time, I walked in on the after-​work crowd discussing what hashtags were. It made me realize that I really suck at explaining even simple concepts (my contribution to the discussion was basically making gestures resembling the hashtag symbol in the air and shrugging my shoulders). Another time, I swear I thought I heard some traditional Irish band playing in the other room (either they use this Publik House as a gathering place or I was delusional and imagining things, both entirely possible).
So yes, if you are in the area, you should drop by Bantry Bay Publik House, get a G&T (they make them pretty strong), some chicken marsala bites, or some of their homemade soup! They do accept credit cards, there are some TVs and a jukebox (the newer kind).

Food is definitely good. Service too. Can’t complain about a thing. Odd location though. Totally out of the way and by itself. Has it’s own parking lot which is good. Friday night kinda early but not crowded. Would come back if in the mood for good bar food and a few beers. Music is rock and roll. Check it out!