Irish Bar Near Midtown Manhattan

An Irish bar near Midtown Manhattan that feels like a local

Hibernia Bar is an Irish pub at 401 W 50th St and 9th Ave in Hell’s Kitchen, on the west side of Midtown Manhattan, one block from the 50th St A/C/E. We’ve been open since 2008, with the kitchen serving until 2am every night.

Midtown has no shortage of polished Irish pubs built for expense accounts. We’re not one of them. We’re a neighborhood local where the staff learn your name, the regulars make room at the bar, and a first visit rarely stays a first visit.

Getting here from Times Square, Broadway and Rockefeller Center

Hell’s Kitchen is the stretch of Midtown west of 8th Avenue, and we sit right in it. We’re just minutes from Times Square and the Broadway theaters, which makes us an easy stop before curtain or after the show. Coming from further afield, like Rockefeller Center or Radio City, the A/C/E to 50th St drops you a block away.

Looking for more to do nearby? Our guide to things to do in Hell’s Kitchen has ideas.

New to the neighborhood? Our guide to things to do in Hell’s Kitchen covers where to go before and after a drink.

How far is Hibernia from Midtown landmarks?

Hibernia sits on the corner of 50th Street and 9th Avenue, the west side of Midtown. Here’s roughly how long the walk takes from the places most visitors start. Times are at an easy pace; leave a few extra minutes when Times Square is busy.

From	Walk	Distance
Times Square (Broadway & 45th)	About 12 min	0.6 mi
Port Authority Bus Terminal	About 11 min	0.6 mi
Columbus Circle	About 12 min	0.6 mi
Rockefeller Center	About 15 min	0.7 mi
Intrepid Museum (Pier 86)	About 16 min	0.8 mi
Madison Square Garden	About 25 min, or 2 stops on the C/E	1.2 mi

Walking times are estimates based on Manhattan’s street grid (about 20 short blocks or 7 long avenue blocks to the mile).

Getting here by subway

The closest station is 50 St on 8th Avenue, one block away: the C and E stop there all day, and the A stops there late at night. Walk one block west on 50th Street and you’re at our door.

• C / E (and A late nights): 50 St at 8th Ave, about 2 minutes away
• 1 train: 50 St at Broadway, about 6 minutes away
• N / Q / R / W: 49 St at 7th Ave, about 8 minutes away
• B / D / F / M: 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Center, about 11 minutes away

Before or after a Broadway show

Hibernia is a short walk from the Theater District, so it works on either side of the curtain. Before a weeknight show, you can catch happy hour from 4 to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and order from the kitchen. On weekends we open at noon, which suits a matinee.

After the show, most kitchens nearby are winding down, but ours cooks till 2am and the bar stays open till 3am (4am on Fridays and Saturdays). Wings, a burger or fish and chips with a pint is a far better end to the night than a slice on the way to the train.

Perfectly poured Guinness and Irish whiskey

Our Guinness comes in 20oz pints, poured in two parts and given time to settle. No rushing it. Alongside it on draught you’ll find Smithwicks, Stella, Brooklyn Lager, Blue Moon and Goose Island IPA.

The Irish whiskey list covers Jameson, Jameson Caskmates, Powers, Bushmills, Redbreast, Knappogue, Tullamore Dew, Lost Irish, Paddy’s and Clonakilty. Not sure where to start? Ask the bartender. Happy hour is Monday to Friday, 4 to 6pm, with $6 select drinks.

More on how we pour it: the best Guinness in Hell’s Kitchen. Coming straight from work? Happy hour runs Monday to Friday, 4–6pm, with $6 beers, wines and cocktails.

Late-night food near Times Square, until 2am

When most Midtown kitchens have closed, ours is still going. The menu mixes Irish classics with American pub favorites, including what we reckon are the best wings in Hell’s Kitchen.

See the full menu.

• Buffalo wings ($15) and French onion soup ($14)
• Fish & chips ($20), shepherd’s pie ($18), bangers & mash ($17.95)
• Irish fry-up ($21.95), Sirloin T Burger ($17), Smash Burger ($18)

Watching sports near Midtown: Steelers, soccer and GAA

We’re the Steelers’ home in NYC, with game sound and anthems on. We also show GAA, Premier League and Champions League soccer, the Mets and the Rangers on 6 HDTVs and a projection screen. The outdoor patio has TVs too, so you can catch the game in the fresh air.

See what’s on next on our game schedule, or go straight to the Steelers bar page.

Birthdays, engagements and watch parties

Hibernia is a go-to spot for birthday parties, engagement drinks and watch parties, and our holidays are nothing short of epic. Planning something? Give the bar a call on (212) 969-9703.

Hibernia Bar hours and contact

401 W 50th St at 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019. Phone: (212) 969-9703. For updates on special events and screenings, follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

• Monday to Thursday: 4pm to 3am
• Friday and Saturday: 12pm to 4am
• Sunday: 12pm to 3am
• Kitchen open until 2am every night

Good to know

How far is Hibernia Bar from Times Square?

About a 12-minute walk (0.6 miles). Head west on 45th Street and north up 9th Avenue to 50th Street, or take the C or E one stop from 42 St–Port Authority to 50 St.

Is Hibernia good for a drink before a Broadway show?

Yes. We’re a short walk from the Theater District, happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 4 to 6pm, and the kitchen is open, so you can eat before the curtain.

Is there an Irish bar near Times Square?

Yes. Hibernia Bar is at 401 W 50th St and 9th Ave in Hell’s Kitchen, just minutes from Times Square and the Broadway theaters.

What’s the closest subway to Hibernia Bar?

The 50th St station on the A/C/E is one block away.

Does Hibernia Bar serve food late?

Yes. The kitchen is open until 2am every night, and the bar stays open until 3am or 4am depending on the day.

Do I need a reservation at Hibernia Bar?

No. We don’t take reservations, so just walk in. Planning a birthday or a watch party? Give the bar a call on (212) 969-9703.