Brass Monkey Reviews

We had lunch here with friends who know the area. It's dark on the inside and reminiscent of an old Irish bar which I think would be great on a cold winter's night. But if you walk through to the back there are stairs leading to a terrace. It's nice and sunny (obvs weather dependent!) and lots of seating. There's service for food and drink on the terrace. The sharing platters are great for lunch (good hummus)!

Went in for brunch while on a recent visit to NYC. Food was fantastic from start to finish. As were the cocktails. But the service...made it such a "meh" experience. Between being told they were unable to make us an an ?Irish coffee? to forgetting to refill water and then after clearing or table when we were finished with our meal our server abandoned us. Meals over, time to pay, but no check. And no server. So we waited. And waited. Turned out he was eating his lunch at the other end of the bar. He had to be summoned by the bartender. And it was she who we approached to pay our bill. If I lived in NYC I would give it another shot and hope for better service but as a visitor there are too many other choices.

Situated on West 12th Street between Chelsea and West Village close to the Hudson with a nice atmospheric interior over several floors including a rooftop area with a view towards the river. Also close to Chelsea Market and the southern end of the High Line. A good range of quality beers are stocked we particularly enjoyed the dark beer. Prices are very good and service was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

we popped in since there was not a wait. ordered the fish tacos and the speciality cocktails. contactless menu

We stopped here for a drink after we had walked the Highline. We actually spotted the rooftop bar from the Highline and thought it looked really nice. The pub is very dark inside, but we made our way up to the 2nd floor rooftop. We ordered drinks, staff were really miserable. I don't know if it's because we had children, but I can't say I noticed them being overly friendly to any other customers. It doesn't take much to crack a smile! My husband went to look for the restrooms and ended up a bit lost. A member of staff bit his head off and told him this area is private and for staff only!! It started to rain so everyone headed into the bar downstairs. There were lots of staff for not very many customers. I felt very uncomfortable the whole time I was there, we soon drank our drinks and left. It came to $21 for 2 beers and 2 cokes.

Good service. Fair price. Good beer and cocktails. Security was very polite, and we had a nice talk about where to go next

A relaxed yet buzzy atmosphere. Good service. Great sun terrace. Felt like stepping back in time in the bar area. Sports on TV too.

After a leisurely stroll in very hot and humid conditions along the Highline, we spotted a welcome invitation to the Brass Monkey roof terrace. Making our way down to the meatpacking district, we discovered that there was an oasis of bars and restaurants scattered among the still active meat depots. Being loyal to our first distraction, we sought out the Brass Monkey, and our loyalty paid off. The roof garden looked attractive but the heat that day soon had us back seeking the air conditioned haven of the main bar. A large glass of cold Brass Monkey Light at $5 was a welcome refresher and the staff were really welcoming and friendly, eagerly passing on tips and suggestions to a couple of first time NY visitors. It was too early for us to eat on our first visit but the menu looked good and the whole bar looked well run, and had a nice ambiance. We did in fact return twice to eat here during our short break, and we were not disappointed! The burgers and fries were great, and the tender chicken pieces at $10 were a great sharing snack. I do not believe that we would return to New York and not make a visit to this place again.

We stopped here after walking from uptown and then down the highline. Great bar, lovely guys behind the bar and good food. We just had beers and bar snacks and had a few hours respite as we had been walking since 7am. Go for a drink if you are in the area you won’t regret it!

What a great little find, just around the corner from our hotel, but tucked out of the way. Visited on Easter Sunday evening. The place was buzzing, with a few Irish musicians gathered for a traditional music session! The staff were very friendly and efficient, even though they were rushed off their feet. Food was delivered really quickly and was hot and delish. Would definitely go back.

Was walking the high line one evening with a couple of colleagues who were in town for meetings. From the high line we spotted a great looking roof top bar. We went there - and were not disappointed! Great atmosphere and food and drinks were good too. The cherry on top was that we had a perfect view of the red lunar eclipse

Dropped in for a look after being told other restaurants around were booked out and glad we did A great pub finally we found. Good crowd not to busy seayimg available. Went upstairs sports on tv and a nice long table and sat down . It was a good place . Bloke from Boston who worked behind the bar was very friendly and kept our drinks coming . Orders great pub food buffalo wings fish tacos and peppers yum yum .i was happy Great pub down at the meatpackers area .go to this pub if you are over there .

Almost every trip into the city, we stop here for a quick bite and drinks. They have a really good simple menu and I always have to get the fries! The staff is amazing and super friendly. The rooftop is the best in the warmer months. I highly recommend.

A huge space in the Meatpacking NYC District with a very decent lunch menu plus a large draft beer selection. Would be a great spot to down some brews in the evening.

I came here on a Saturday night as me and my mate wanted to go a club local to where we had been drinking in the Meat Packing district. The bar and the clientele were like something out the 1980s. It was very uninspiring and old fashioned.

While a bit crowded, this go to NYC meatpacking bar is always a lot of fun. Looking forward to returning soon!

I clocked the roof terrace from the high line and when I was done walking I doubled back to go for a beer. As a tourist the wifi worked on the roof, staff were friendly enough, there was sports on inside and the roof kept the sun all afternoon. What more do you need? I did notice it got much busier around 5pm onwards as people obviously finished work, get there before then to get yourself a good spec!

Found this place a few years ago just off the start/end of the highline. Great atmosphere , huge range of beer, food looks good (we didnt eat) and the staff friendly. Nice roof top terrace to watch the world go by from. A hidden gem i would say

We stopped by after visiting the Whitney. We just ordered the flatbed, since we were going out later. Very good, one of the better I've had lately. Other food we saw looked equally good. Beer selection was good. Forgot what I had but it was tasty. Service was very friendly and pretty quick. Nice neighborhood vibe with good crowd having fun. Look is nice rustic brick and wood. Not too big, not too small. I plan to go back.

Plenty of options where to sit here - we tried for the roof bar but it was rammed in good weather. Staff very professional.

We sat on the terrace. Great cocktails and lovely food (chicken tenders, houmous and sweet potato fries off the small plates menu). No WiFi signal upstairs BUT HEY... life goes on! Well worth a visit.

Brass monkey is a place my co-workers and I go pretty often. Their drinks and food are very good. The bartenders and busboys and very attentive and are always clearing tables and refilling glasses. It's great for a large group to go and grab some drinks and food!

Went to the Brass Monkey with a few friends. We had a great time watching the hockey game downstairs and then moved the party up to the rooftop. Would highly recommend for a nice day in NYC. Great location close to some other fun places. The staff was very nice, drinks were reasonably priced (for New York), and there was a great crowd. Make sure if you go from the rooftop back into the bar you get a stamp so you don't have to wait in line twice.

Fantastic service, Marc was our bartender a true Irish man! My husband had a fantastic manhattan and I had an old fashion! Great vibe and music!

I guess the title says it. Super location, near my hotel, the highline, Chelsea market. I was a solo female traveller, went in every evening on my own and sat at the bar for a couple of drinks or some food. The staff were fantastic, really friendly, Took time to chat when they could, met some of the locals who again were really friendly. The bouncer was sound. The food was decent. The owners are Irish and being Irish myself I felt completely at home as the pub was like all my favourite pubs back home. I'm going back to nyc so safe to say I'll be there again. Can't wait!

The roof top terrace was perfect on a hot day for a cool beer and plate of fries while watching Mexico beat Germany in World Cup ( it is a Mexican bar ) What a great atmosphere !

I went here to meet some friends and was stopped at the door by very rude staff. I was physically pushed out of the way by staff, i was told by a shoret chinese woman who works there that i could not go in without any valid reason, then had the security telling me to hurry up and get it whilst being pushed. its very small and dingey to be honest. The WORST bar i have ever been to. CRAP Customer service. Many other friendlier bars you can go to in NYC.

There are few places in NYC that you can watch live rugby, this is one of the best, with Stout on 33rd. Fried chicken wings with spicy siracha is classic pub grub good enough not to share. Rooftop garden bar has one of the best views of NY harbour

We had reservations at Catch and I looked around it for a bar to stop in beforehand. So thankful we found this spot. Super cool vibe. Drinks were great! I think they have a room-top bar but we obviously didn't go up there because of the weather...it was freezing!

been here many times over the years. fun spot, multiple floors with a rooftop. gets pretty busy at night. you can dance. all around solid.

We found this place after we walked the high line, the pub itself was great but the staff were not very interested in serving, a real shame as this could have been a good afternoon. Maybe worth another go one day.

And as it was soon after opening had it virtually to ourselves as I understand this multi level pub can get very busy and raucous at the weekends. Didn’t eat but decent rage of beers and points gained for having a decent selection of craft beers on draft and in bottles. Point lost by having the awful excuse for a British beer Boddingtons on draft. How that crap follows me round the world still remains a blight on my travels. Anyway, back to the plot. Grab a bottle of something decent from the fridge and head up to the outdoor roof terrace and enjoy.

Went here as he had recommended it. At the end of a side street under The High Line, easy to miss, but don't. Beer is good, very friendly service, accommodating. Meatball sliders good and excellent Bloody Mary.

This is such a great local spot for everyone. Seems everyone who works in the area to visiting is here for a night cap. Great service.

What a fantastic bar in the heart of the Meatpackers district . Good size bar on the ground floor with table service , bar seating and some leather sofas and armchairs. More intimate but lively bar on the next level and a rooftop bar on top, Go there, you won’t regret it

Expensive compared to other options in NYC with no added value. The bouncers look creepy. So many fights between the guys. My friend got her head injured from a random fight in the bar and stayed 3 days at the hospital.

I stopped here with a group of 11 for lunch after a stroll on the nearby High Line. We ate on the roof dining area. Only quibble is that there is really only one big table here and a group of three were already using it. We squeezed at a table that would usually hold 8 maybe a tight 10. All the other tables are small round high tops with stools. All the food we ordered was very good. I got a burger that was cooked just as I asked for it and sandwiches come with tasty fries. There were a few glitches with some beverage and entree orders, but the waitress was right on top of it. Quickly apologized and made it right. That's all I ask of restaurant service. There is also a restroom on that floor, which is good that a trek down 3 flights of stairs isn't necessary. Prices are fair for Manhattan and we weren't rushed and were able to enjoy a nice leisurely meal. Try the Brass Monkey if you're in lower Manhattan sometime.

we stopped here after for drinks. They have a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. It's 2 levels with a decent amount of space.

Good pub just off the meat packing district. 2 large floors and a roof deck with good service. Didn't eat but food looked good

while some parts of this bar can be very noisy there are quiet corners and rooms. Delighted to say that we had the best food for our entire New York experience, served with good humour and great attention to detail. Could not rate the different dishes highly enough but the chicken tenders are a world apart. Nothing was too much trouble and the crack was mighty. Cannot wait to visit again

Whenever I'm in the city, I love to stop by fir a bite. We loved the lamb sliders and fries. Food is always great here! Love the monkey!!

In the midst of many trendy, overpriced establishments this is a cute little gem Nice local hangout. Not too pricey and nice atmosphere, good service.

Like other recent reviewers, let me cut to the headline and comment on the rooftop bar; it was a great venue. Our party of six headed there to grab a few buckets of beer and snacks before venturing out to a boat cruise for the Fourth fireworks. When we arrived the place was empty on all levels. By around 5pm when we left the Brass Monkey had filled up nicely. We really enjoyed buckets of Corona on the rooftop while nibbling on some typical appetizers like sliders. The food doesn't really stand out one way or the other, but the ambience on the rooftop was great. Overall the patrons seemed to reflect a younger 20-something and pretty crowd, but all the same it was casual. We enjoyed our afternoon out in the sun and with an easy to find location on Little West 12th Street by the Markets, I could easily find myself back here again.

Fun! We had a big group for work that went. The owner welcomed us in and took care of every detail for us! He played the music we asked for and kept the drinks coming. There was a little room in the back to dance, laugh and talk. Everyone we met was friendly and the atmosphere gave a great vibe for fun! Will be back next time we are in town for work!

We one in for an adult beverage and to cool off after walking the Highline - first waitress that came up to the table was quite short, rude and curt with us. ZERO personality, however a very sweet oe replaced her and we ended up having a great time there. Had some drinks and then a lite snack - I would go again. Great view of the Hudson and would have been a great sunset in NYC. But we had to get on to our next stop.

Recently stopped by the Brass Monkey for dinner one evening in New York. The bar has a rustic and comfortable feel to it. It is perhaps a little dark inside but I liked that and it suited my needs for somewhere to eat on my own. I was able to sit at the bar and watch some sports on their tv. The bar has an excellent selection of beers and the bruger I had was excellent. Would recommend a visit this place if you are in the area.

Visited twice and first visit scores a 3 and second a 1. It’s a bar that plays good music. On the second visit there was a queue and the doorman kindly offered to allow us to queue jump for $25 each - we declined. I wasn’t sure if this was a scam or policy but either way it annoyed me.

The food in this pub was beyond expectations, totally delicious and served by caring and efficient staff. Highly recommended

A terrasse on the roof next to the High line ...amazing ! Food Was Good! We shared a nachos and a Quesedillas !

The Brass Monkey has a great roof top terrace and is definitely recommendable for an after work drink or a refreshing beer after having walked the High Line.

This is a great place to grab drinks with friends in the Meatpacking District. It has two levels and an open rooftop with seating and waiter service. Gets busy. Great crowd. Potential to meet new people. I visit here frequently and will again soon!

I have been here on several occasions. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed...Unless Rugby is on....Nice rustic building.

One of the top paces we visited during our visit in NYC. The palce is very lively, has a great rooftop area, tho it can get quite crowded, so they manage it by making you wait a bit in line. Security head Pierre is the awesome pinpoint of this place! he sees and hears everything, making sure you will feel safe here! Special thanks to him and his team! Drinks are good, service is fast and music is great too! Recommend for an evening start!

We sat outside up top on their bar/balcony area - great space. They have a good beer selection, and the food was pretty good for bar food. They have TVs inside and out and had the NFL games on all of them on Sunday. The servers were very attentive. We always had fresh water, and we didn't have to wait too terribly long to place our order. Also, this place is right by the High Line, and very near other restaurants/bars - great location.

Exactly what we were looking for - an awesome and ample place for dancing with great music and great bar. The place is huge and it gets packed but it was awesome awesome - A MUST IN NYC. Do get there relatively early to go in and get a good place in this very big place. Would love to go back.

Good beer selection along with friendly knowledgable bartenders. Mainly came to watch Masters golf tournament and had a good time watching golf and people. An impromptu Irish band started playing - very cool.

We came on a night when there was no line which was really nice. It is fun vibes inside - can still talk with friends or dance. The best part is the music - DJ is great.

Ive been late at night when its bouncing, and in early and late afternoon when its quieter. Good choice of beers, food is good, staff welcoming and a good choice of beers

Sadly realised that I am now officially too old for a place like this. Full of young New Yorkers (on a school night?) dancing to the resident DJ. It's a pretty big place so there is somewhere to find a bit of space if you're too old to be dancing. A nice bar and good energy.

What an amazing find this place was! We spotted it from the Hi-Line and had no idea what to expect. We walked into a wall of freezing cold air (very welcome I can tell you) and then had the best food and friendliest service we've found so far. Chilled music, great beer and clean toilets - wish we'd found this place 3 days ago.

Great way to end the night on the rooftop at the Brass Monkey. Fun, lively pub with at least 3 levels, including the fab rooftop above the High Line urban park. After a visit to the High Line or the Whitney Museum in the Meat Packing District, the Brass Monkey is definitely the place to go. The rooftop above the High Line and next to The Standard is a cool pub for drinks at the end of your day. Definitely the place to go and it fills quickly with patrons inside. I preferred the outside rooftop with hanging lights - not as crowded. Great servers inside or rooftop Fun pub!

Went in on a Radom whim and was a little disappointed at first as the place was really dead, however after a while the crowd picked up. Lovely bar staff and fantastic fries. Very reasonably priced, good draft beers.

Walked the high line and popped in for lunch. Service was friendly and quick and the food was quite good although pretty standard. Live football on tv - nice for a European. I would go back.

Thought we went to the Brass Momkey for a quick drink, ended up staying for hours enjoying the wonderful roof top terrace, drinks and great snacks

Standard pub w/ rooftop deck. Snotty bartender who wasn't overly helpful, slightly above average pub fare.

I've been there on a Saturday night. The place itself is ok, although quite crowded. The music isn't loud enough for people to be able to dance to it and not quiet enough for people to be able to talk without being bothered by it, so that's clearly a downside. The bar was way too packed and the rooftop really doesn't feel cool, as you are surrounded by much taller buildings. You also have to queue to get up. The fresh air is nice, though. Good place for a drink assuming you manage to get a table. Not worth queueing up at the entrance though (last time I went there was a queue of about 50 meters with people trying to get in). If you go 10ish, you shall get in straight away.

Nice bar with a great selection of beers, just at the bottom end of the high line walk so a cold beer was very welcome! Sport on the TVs

Food was yummy buffalo wings are a must. Drinks were reasonable too and waiter very quick. Atmosphere good more of a younger crowd but a nice crowd. Very loud music on all floors but great music. Rooftop bar was a disappointment photos make it look a lot better but it had been raining. Overlooks apartments and nothing to look at. But still a Great.place to go for a few drinks and wings

I went to The Whitney to see American Gothic and was looking for a place to eat. While everything that was near the museum was too expensive for my liking, I found this bar around the block. I loved it. It had a local vibe to it and was a very nice interior. The bartender apologized to be because of the fact that they were remodeling a bit, but I didn't mind. All I cared about was if they were opened and they were. The food was excellent. I now want to go back and visit the roof top bar for a few drinks.

We went there for drinks a few days ago and loved it. The place has 3 separate floors with the rooftop being awesome. Great service and very good atmosphere as well as great drink options!

Went on Friday night to the brass monkey, it was so good! The drinks were reasonable and the music was good. Was really busy and good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to everyone. Loved it. It’s in the Meatpacking district so quite a busy area. Note to everyone don’t get in an Uber outside the bar. They rip you off.

A splendid place to escape to after the crowds at the Whitney. Solid food, generous drinks, cheerful service--a real winner.

I enjoyed my time here, but I’m not sure it was worth the 20+ minute wait to get into the bar. I was a bit underwhelmed when I got inside. I would recommend instead going to Le Bain which is very close by – it has sweeping views of NYC and has a more energetic atmosphere.

Located in the Meat Packing district, Brass Monkey offers an excellent group dining option for those in the area. I visited with a large group, probably 3 to 4 tables just for us, the bar is near the entrance since the bar is the first thing you see when come in. The food was delicious, since it was so many of us we ordered different food that can be shared and we were not disappointed, the food was delicious, from Burgers to Quesadillas, chips with different sauces, everything tasted good. Portions were big and the service was good and patience enough for all of us. Ambiance was really nice and music was volume was good, prices were not outrageous for the area. I visited during winter so I can't comment on the rooftop. Overall had a great time dining at Brass Monkey, the food and atmosphere made it worth it.

This place was super busy and full of energy. The bartenders knew exactly how to lack a great old fashioned.

Excellent burgers, kale salads, and beer! Their rooftop area is beautiful but you need to be in the right season to enjoy that. Great pub in a great location at a affordable price!

We spotted this place as we neared the end of the Highline, and it looked like a great place to have a well needed drink. However, alarm bells rang as we approached the bland entrance as two young men come bursting out the door followed by a mouthy aggressive bouncer. We went in anyway, the bar was loud and dark but I can't comment further because the same bouncer was suddenly in front of us holding us back without even having the maturity to look us in the eye. He wanted our ID. My husband and I are both in our 40s and despite the fact that we are quite well preserved, you can certainly tell that we are not underage! Being from England we were unfamiliar with the silly ID rule that some NYC bars apply at their own discretion, evidently using the rule to pick and choose who they want in their establishment. I had my ID but my husband didn't and the bouncer was not open to discussion and we left. Taking into account the general poncy vibe of the Meat Packing district, I can only surmise that unless you are very young, very scantily dressed and female, or willing to bribe the bouncer if you haven't got ID then don't even bother. There are some fantastic genuine bars in the city and this is definitely not one of them!

We spent a very happy--happy hour here on the rooftop. There are great views with nice seating. The Bar has 3 levels but we chose to enjoy the summer night up on the roof. The drink specials were good, and we had an enjoyable evening.

Loved the ambiance of this bar. Server was super nice and helpful. The food was surprisingly very good. Cocktails are a little on the weaker side but I would definitely come back here to hang out after work and grab some food.

This is one of my stops when ever I'm in the area. Love the old building. The food is really good, they have a beautiful brick interior with a full bar selection. Lots of good beer on tap. The bartenders are very nice! The owners are usually around and they are very friendly too! The rooftop is a great spot! I would highly recommend this place. Gotta love the Monkey!!

Stumbled upon this place just by walking by. Love the atmosphere and the food - reasonably priced drinks as well.

Spent a couple of hours relaxing up on the roof bar after walking the High Line. The cocktails were really, really good & my husband enjoyed the beers he had. Service was pleasant & attentive. Definitely recommend.

Whilst walking to High Line walk we decided to call in somewhere for a quick drink and to give the kids legs/feet a rest. It was morning so not officially open but still they accommodated us. The proprietor was extremely friendly and offered some great advice on what to do & see (particularly the Samsung store with VR which we all thoroughly enjoyed). When we requested the bill he said the drinks were on the house (which is always a bonus). Would definitely make an effort to call in when next visiting New York.

great beer and great staff. the locals are friendly here. just a little off the beaten path so not crowded. also has a great rooftop patio

One of the top bar in Chelsea area. 3 bars at three different floor, with at the top a very nice view of New Jersey. Highly recommended to go early on Friday and Saturday, it gets easily packed !!

After walking the Highline from Midtown and visiting Little Island, we were after a spot to sit and gather ourselves, I had heard good things about this place and it is directly opposite Little Island and offers a better more relaxed option that the Little Island cafe with all those screaming kids!! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is a decent size bar spread over 2 floors plus a fab roof garden which got the afternoon sun, just what we needed after a long day of sightseeing. The rooftop bar did not have cider and our bartender walked the two floors to the main bar to fetch it for me, which was superb service and meant I could rest my weary legs just a little longer.

Very nice place to visit for a drink or something to eat. Lots of spirits and drinks to choose from ,including some nice German beers on draft. Food menu is limited, but offers enough variety. Trendy place with friendly personnel.

Have to admit, I scoot past the downstairs bars, as inviting as they are, and head straight for the roof. On a sunny day it is glorious up there for brunch and beer. I recommend the eggs benedict, which they make with avocado and tomato. How cool is that? Sort of a sports bar on the ground floor. If that is your thing... all in all a super spot right around the corner from the Standard.

The bartender made mean drinks. Awesome local crowd to hang out and not be pressured for bottle service like other locations. Highly recommend it.

Came here with a friend for dinner on a nice summer night. Service was literally no where to be found but it did offer a nice rooftop view. After we were eventually able to flag down a waiter, we ordered some delicious blackberry sidecar cocktails and two orders of the fish tacos. The tacos were decent and prices were pretty average for NYC. We waited over an hour for our check.. Couldn't find our server (or any server for that matter) for a very long time. Basically, if you want to sit outside on a nice night, this a good option. If you are in a rush or would like food or drink delivered in a decent timeframe, then this place is not for you.

We stopped in for some drinks after visiting the Chelsea market. We didn't have any food but enjoyed the drinks. It was off peak so not too busy. Our server was very nice and looked after us well.

We walked the high line and found this bar for a couple of drinks. It’s in a good spot. Good prices and good service.

It is located in the meat packing district just behind The Standard. If the weather permits try the rooftop. Amazing beer and good food. They have happy hours during weekdays during the afternoon so make sure you get the most of it.

We made a stop here after visiting 9/11 as it was recommended by family who we were staying with. The food was fantastic, the service not so good, I found the waiter obnoxious and rude not sure if that's because we were not locals! We ordered starters and mains for 7, our starters came and we were left to eat however when we were finished the mains where brought out without the table being cleared so we had lots of plates and not much room to put the new plates if mains. Whilst we were eating the mains, they decided to clear the table of dirty finished with dishes and continued doing so as people finished! As I said great food shame about the service!

a very good for spot for you friday and saturday night, is very packed so try to go around 10/10.30 pm to avoid the huge line, there is a nice terrace and 3 floors with music. also the food is pretty good

We only popped in for a couple of drinks for pre dinner drinks but this place has a great atmosphere, fab decor and a fiddle band started playing while we were there, can imagine it's a craic when it really gets going!

We came here after having a walk via the High line. At first sight it seemed like a dead place on the first floor, but on the second it was lively and the rooftop was actually pretty nice with a hipster touch. Food was ok for a pub, service was quick and generally, it was a pretty fine place to have some beers at a sunny rooftop.

Visited on Thursday night and the doorman greeted us in a good way (don’t forget your id). Had drinks here twice and all good. Music selection was superb.

The pub is within easy walking distance of the High Line. The service is prompt and friendly. I wasn't particularly hungry, so I ordered the chicken tenders. When they arrived at the table, I was surprised by their number and size. This was not a appetizer in terms of portion size, it was a meal. Even better, they were quite tasty and came with two different flavors of dipping sauce. I'd go back just for chicken tenders.

Drinks barely had any alcohol in them and we notified the server about the issue and they brought out more watered down alcohol. Good rooftop but not worth it.

We love baseball, and had a great evening watching a game and sinking some Yonkers IPA. All that was missing was someone to explain the rules - and I dare say we would have had a dozen volunteers if we had asked. not crowded, good ale and plenty of TV screens.

We went to watch the rugby here feeling worse for wear. However after a huge breakfast and a couple of beers, everything was alright again. Attentive staff an good atmosphere.

Great bar to catch a game or to just hangout with friends. the food here is actually top notch, not something you always expect from a bar. Very good atmosphere and bar design for a place to be with coworkers or friends either after dinner or late night.

What a lovely place to relax with friends over a couple of reasonably priced beers. The rooftop terrace on a lovely warm day is fabulous. We had houmous and crudities and nachos and guacamole to nibble on. Staff are excellent. Very friendly and welcoming.

Sunday was extremely hot. My husband and I walked the High Line and wanted a drink afterwards as we were hot and exhausted. We Went into Brass Monkey and were sitting up at a counter about to order. I slipped off my shoes as at the age of 66 my feet were sore!!! The waitress came up to me and instructed me to put my shoes back on. I thought she was joking as I had said my feet were so sore. Needless to say she wasn't joking so we stood up and left the so called restaurant, pretty dingy, and went somewhere else.

Called in here early morning as we had walked quite a while to get to the high line walk and our 9 year olds legs were aching! When we went in the bar, it turned out that it was too early and they weren't actually officially open but the owner made us feel really welcome and made us coffee with soda for the kids. He even let our son pour his own drink behind the bar which has been the highlight of his holiday 😂😂😂He showed us up to the rooftop terrace which was perfect (would have been amazing with a couple of cocktails and no kids!!) and gave us loads of tips for our visit which were fabulous! When we were leaving, we wanted to settle the bill to which he wouldn't take any money! (Which is a first in NYC!!) will definitely make the effort to return to this bar! Menu looked AMAZING and the whole place was sparkling clean ❤️❤️❤️

Great place great service !!! Really nice a great pit stop !!! We enjoy some great beers the bartender was awsome .... Perfect !!!

Excellent atmosphere, service and food! The drinks, app’s and main course was outstanding. Our second time in 2 years and we’ll be back again.

A wonderful surprise - doesn’t look much from outside but when you walk through the dark pub and walk up to the roof terrace it’s like a different world! Fantastic helpful staff and wonderful food at good prices. Best chicken wings and Bloody Mary ever! Thank you

We went to this place after walking the High Line. Nothing worth to talk about. There are much better places in the Meatpacking District.

Walking around Chelsea we popped in here for a late lunch. Food was fabulous and went above my expectations for pub food. I had the chicken tortilla soup! Only recommendation is to serve some tortilla chips to put in the soup. Fries and garlic mayo... Delish! And I can't say enough about their own in house beer! Would definitely go back :)

A fantastic pub in the Meatpacking district. Has a roof terrace and loverly old wooden floor and beams. The food looked fantastic as we were drinking our pints and the atmosphere was great. Great tunes were played throughout our stay before we headed out for food.

I've visited her a couple of times over the years and it's a decent bar with friendly staff and a good selection of beers. We had just finished walking the High Line and popped in here for a rest and a couple of beers. It wasn't overly busy when we were there but it was during the afternoon.. Would recommend and definitely return in the future.

Lunch stop spotted from walking the High Line. Lunch on the rooftop was VERY quiet. Learned that this is more of a Happy Hour Spot. Salad was delicious...not all of us were as fond of the meal. I personally enjoyed being away from the crowd of the city and enjoyed the rooftop very much. Nice selection of tap beers.

We popped into this bar when in the meatpacking district. The staff are so great and friendly. The drinks are reasonably priced too!

Stopped in to meet up with family in the city. When we arrived it was quiet and not crowded. At 2 they turned on the rugby game and it was a loud madhouse! Fun place if you want to watch a game but not if you want to have a conversation. Bartender was very nice, seemed to know a lot of the customers.

The roof terrace is great for a sunny day. The happy hour is well priced at 4pm. The brass monkey ale is great. Do not go on a Saturday as there is a queue to get in.

We had just a couple of drinks and snack there but definitely, we will come back. Really like the place and the snacks were really tasty!

This place has a good vibe. The music on the night I went was great and although the it was packed, the different levels make for more space to move around. There's also tons of tables to rest your feet when you need a break from dancing or standing. Rooftop is cool but not too spacious. Bathrooms were gross but you can't expect much more.

We really enjoy this bar. I can't speak to their food/restaurant as we've only come at night for drinks and before going other places, but it's always lively, with a good crowd while not being too crowded or overly stuffy. Drinks are priced similar to other places nearby. Also good for some dancing in back areas. Definitely recommend this spot.

Loved the place we were given free drinks and the staff is so helpful. Steven at the bar was amazing and kept my friends and I entertained the entire night. Told us about few nice bars

Great bar, good ambience and good music. Interesting crowd and doesn't seem too crowded even when it's very busy.

We arrived a bit before noon and soon thereafter the place filled up. Our waiter who also served as a bartender for the house was friendly helpful and didn't skip a beat in providing us great service. I started with a tortilla soup that was unusual ( a bit of mole to it) I really recommend that and split a burger that was perfect (yup the meat packing district) Loved the old style woody ambiance. Coming back for sure! A bit like Cheers.

Great craft beer, loads of choice, loads of seats, outdoor space, American sports on tv, great atmosphere and very welcoming, all in the heart of Meatpacking near The Standard hotel and the start of the High Line. I spent most nights of my stay here it was that good. Combined with the German Beer Hall style bar at The Standard and food at Catch you pretty much don't need anywhere else. If I was a local this is where I would make my local. High praise.

We absolutely love this place! The bartenders are awesome! We come here frequently and enjoy our visit every time. The food is really good. This last visit involved mozzarella sticks. The portion is generous and the price is always right. There is a rooftop area, although we prefer the downstairs bar. Lots of TVs to watch, and they will put on all the important games. We highly recommend this place!

I chose this bar for my birthday night out on a Friday and I so terribly regret it. The night started out great, a few friends and I showed up around 10:30 pm and got in with no line and secured a table on the second floor because many more friends were going to join us. More and more of my friends started coming, they were playing great music, and I thought the vibes were great! Then right around 12 am/midnight chaos happened: a bouncer was yelling at my group of friends for putting our jackets/bags on our table, when we had at least 6-8 people sitting around that table at all times watching them. Then the main event: from what I remember and from what at least 15 of my friends confirm: someone dropped or threw a drink near me and the bouncer blamed me and asked me to leave. I couldn't understand why so I was asking for an explanation but they wouldn't tell me. One bouncer said to my friend "Does your friend not speak English, she needs to leave." Another worker was warning people about the broken glass and I said something to him (I admit I don't remember what) that apparently warranted the following response from him: "If you're going to be a b**** then you're going to get kicked out." I am a nonviolent human so I really don't know what I could have said to him to elicit that response. So I went outside and all of the bouncers continued being mean and not explaining anything to me and they wouldn't let me back inside. I proceeded to burst out crying and continued blubbering like a baby all night - so embarrassing and so terrible for my birthday night out! Such a great night quickly turned into one of the worst birthday nights out I've ever had, all thanks to this establishment. And for the record, I have verified these events with all of my friends that were there with me. I will never be going back!

We visited on a cold Saturday afternoon. The place was not super crowded when we arrived but got much busier in a hurry. We met several couples that had been noshing for awhile - we tried the nachos and an order of Neville's Nuts - both were very good. The beer was cold and the service good - I would definitely go back. It's location by the NYC Highline is a plus.

Nice place for a get together with coworkers and or friends. Music is loud enough that allow you to have a conversation without yelling. Drinks are NY affordable!

Came into NYC (from FL) for an informal HS reunion. Informal in lack of reserved space but did include about forty people, from several states. Our intended locale - The Biergarten was unfortunately closed for a private event (not ours). We easily moved to the Brass Monkey. Enjoyed a fairly private room upstairs. Food ordered was tasty, drinks were reasonably priced. Staff was very professional and courteous. Hope to "plan" our next reunion here.

Very cozy environment, has a nice happy hour menu. Unfortunatelly, just the first floor was avaliable when i visited, probably because of the low movement and cold weather.

This place is awesome! The people that work there are all professionals. My food was on time, drink on time, everything on time. The server a guy by the name John was so nice to me and my friends.

stopped in for a small bite to eat and a mixed drink and found an amazing view in the meat packing district. Loved the menu and the flatbread was really good!!

We noticed a sign for the Brass Monkey while walking the High Line. It has the look of a British pub (wooden tables, old fashioned wall paper), good food, friendly atmosphere and very good service. They have a nice selection of good beers.

If your a beer geek and looking for an impressive draft list, look somewhere else. Beer menu is subpar for a NYC beer bar. Outside terrace is nice and service is fine. Just the beer is not the greatest.

We stopped here in the middle of a Tuesday. A lot of places in the area weren't open so we ended up here after having lunch at Chelsea Market. The Brass Monkey is a nice big bar in a great location. The bartenders were welcoming and talkative. I liked the pub-feel of the bar. I ordered a specialty cocktail. It was ok. Very strong.

Great for a place in this area that's not pricey. The crowd shifts to very young later at night after 8 or so. I'm 37 and felt a bit old there.

We arrived at 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon to have some burgers and such with our 19yr old and family. We were told by the rudest Bouncer that we were not allowed in because my son wasn’t of age. Last I checked, as long as you serve food, he can be there just not at the bar counter. We have been here before with 10 years and dogs. Maybe you want to update your rules. Never going there again. Rude..

We got in quite quickly though there was a long line outside. We didn't expect the 2 other lines inside the place. (Lines to go to the Rooftop area) Table service upstairs. First and Second floors have bars. Top 40 music in the First floor. Reasonable prices for drinks ($7 for draft beer)

We wandered in here after spotting it from the Highline, jumped off the next exit, walked passed all the tourist traps at the exit and found the Brass Monkey. I am not a huge brunch fan, so I was disappointed to see that only the brunch menu was available. I got the steak flatbread, which was delicious. Service was solid... best option if you next a rest and some food while exploring the Highline.

Great atmosphere and great selection of draft beers. This is the place to go either before you get kicked from the last club because they close early or start your morning at 11and see if you can make it to 4am. Everyone even the bartender's were in a great mood I will definitely be back and bring some friends.

We had to make a line to get it, but did not feel like it so we paid the guy a tip and got in fast. The place was full and it was so much fun. The music and drinks where great!

Great pub along the High Line that also has a lovely outdoor patio area. A few fun specialty cocktails and a great beer list (also has food though we didn't eat there).

Came here with a few friends on Tuesday on a 'that place looks cool' whim and was really impressed. The bar has at least two floors (possibly 3) which is great for the separation between the people who want to watch games/dance/ be crazy (main floor) and the ones who want to hang out and just chat with no TVs blaring (second floor). The look of the place reminded me of an upscale pub with just the right touch of elegance. The atmosphere was casual and cozy but they had a good playlist of top 100's playing but most remixed to fit the vibe. If you like lots of light you're in the wrong place because at night all the tables are lit with candles and even the bar is backlit with soft light. Anyway on to the good stuff. Huge bourbon/ whiskey/ beers-you've-never-heard-of selection. I had an amaretto sour and I have to say, it was DELICIOUS! I know, you're thinking 'this chick is crazy' BUT they make their own sour mix and it was PERFECT. Bar food = yum. Had the fried pickles, sweet potato fries, regular fries, mozzarella sticks, and jalapeño poppers. The food was good, but what made the dishes were the homemade dipping sauces. Basil mayo for the sticks, garlic mayo for the fries, and some spicy sauce for the pickles and poppers. All were presented very well and hot (even though we ordered food pretty late into the night). Service was excellent while we sat at the bar (I.e water was never empty, everything was set up before we got our food). As a bartender myself, this bartender went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of. He wasn't overly friendly, but let's be honest: they're busy. I never felt forgotten. Kudos to you Brass Monkey, you guys definitely just earned 6 new regulars! Oh, and keep your bouncers around all 3 I encountered knew how to do their job AND have fun!

Came here for an early morning beer, the rooftop is delightful and I'm now planning on modelling my balcony after it. Didn't get a chance for food personally but the group next to me had some delicious things served to them. Not much of a city view but very cosy.

⚠️ This place is DANGEROUS at night. Security are HIGH to the TEETH ❄️ They sell DRUGS on the Exit 👈🏼🚨🚨🚨 I won’t ever suggest anyone who want y have a nice quiet time in this trashy place full of Junk 🗑️ and drogadicts. Walk carfuly if you are just in couple. I’ve heard also that cards have been cloned there. Better stay away from this place, good people.

I literally just had one beer but I really liked this place for it's pub atmosphere, and what's best - the roof deck. Lovely on a warm New York evening. Great to visit with friends.

Nice place, very lively, maybe too noisy sometimes. Beer selection is excellent and so are the burgers.

If you want to escape the crush of Chelsea Market take the time to walk two blocks south. Traditional NY bar. Great bar or table service, dimmed lights, buckets of air conditioning on a hot day, amazing roof top terrace with views of the Hudson river.

Had an absolutely smashing night out, best place to go out for a casual / not as fancy night out. Outdoor rooftop dancing floor/ bar as well. Just amazing and super fun. Deffo recommend it and deffo coming back !

Big Fat Bouncer wearing a women's fur coat kicked me out of this bar for being gay. He followed me out to the sidewalk and yelled homophobic slurs at me and my friends. Its amazing that in Manhattan in 2016, that the Brass Monkey would operate a business that treats people with such bigotry. I would not recommend going to this place if you are a member of or an ally of the LGBT community.

We went here after walking up from the meatpacking district. Great place but the service??? no one was interested at all. Shame to have such a lovely bar and no proper service!

I have never been to Brass Monkey during the day, so perhaps it's a completely different place. At night, though, it's crowded and sweaty. The crowd is aggressive and bro-ey (my friends had trouble with persistent unwanted advances from at least two people). The service is slow, frosty, and has difficulty handling anything more complex than a G&T. The food was unremarkable - there are a number of great burgers in the city, and this was not one of them. Sure, it may be better than some of the other Meatpacking options, but there's no need to go to a bar that can't get anything right.

I went there at lunchtime to watch an Ireland rugby match. Great buzz and great beer (including their own IPA). Breakfast menu was varied and the food was plentiful. Young crown, noisy but a fun place.

Located near the Whitney and the end of the Highline we discovered the Brass Monkey. The bartenders were professional and very friendly. Our beers were perfect and the prices below what we are used to paying while in NYC. There is outdoor seating on the second floor. If I lived in the meatpacking neighborhood, this would be my bar.

I attended a corporate party here in May and it was superb. We had access to the roof top area and were quickly allocated a dedicated server and drinks were prompt and delicious. The manager Ritchie is a superstar! Will definitely return

Stopped here for some drinks and small plate items. Overall happy with our experience. Beer selection tap picture looked bigger on the website, than what was offered in the menu.

On a hot sunny day walking the High Line, we stopped in for a beer on the rooftop. Good selection of beers, nice staff and a pleasant rooftop space. I also enjoyed a second beer inside and liked the darker atmosphere, plus the air con was a godsend!

Brass monkey has everything - cool, American bar inside, roof terrace upstairs, food and a large range of beers on tap and in bottles. This is clearly a local bar but one where visitors are welcome and the atmosphere is relaxed with music and sport on TV. There's nothing not to love about this and the added bonus is its location at the bottom of the high line which makes it an idea location to stop and sink a few pints after having walked all the way from 34th street!

Many soccer matches and tap beers on hand in this beauty. Roof top lounge, 3 levels of fun. The girls behind the bar know how to make a great cocktail...

I came here for a quick beer after doing some walking around the meat packing district. The place itself is very nice, located just behind the standard, great atmosphere with a great beer selection. However, I have to agree with some of the reviews . the staff is somewhat unfriendly, it took them about 10 minutes to acknowledge me even though I sat on the bar and when one of the bartenders finally did. I asked him what beers he had on top, he handle me a menu and Walked away and Once I ordered my beer they completely forgot about me. Like I said mixed feelings. I'm willing to give this place another try! I'll will post the results then.

Decent place. The rooftop bar is great, and the beer range is solid. The downside is that the two bars inside are really dark, and when we went smelt strongly of disinfectant - not a smell that goes well with beer. Worth a visit, and probably a second one as well.

place was totally packed but awesome music and drinks were great. Super nice servers drinks expensive.. 3 levels....with an outside party area

We were looking for a nice but casual rooftop bar and a friend recommended the Brass Monkey. We were in the area at the Chelsea Market and made a point of visiting, the bar is really nearby the market, less than a 10min walk. There are a few levels within the bar but we were keen to go straight to the rooftop area. It was lovely, really relaxed and great tunes. There are canopies which provide a little bit of shade if desired, and plenty of seating. The staff were all very friendly and efficient and drinks were reasonably priced. We didn't eat here but plenty of other tables did and the food looked good!

we visited brass monkey in the evening of our wedding in order to have an unconventional dinner. beforehand we tried to book a table, but got informed that it's on a "first come - first save" basis. So we started without a reservation towards the pub and luckily found a table at the rooftop level. The atmosphere there was really nice. The beef sandwich was good, the Caesar salad was just a conglomeration of single salad leaves. The waitress wasn't very friendly and helpful and seemed not to have to most fun.

Great Atmosphere, good food and great service. I visited here with Friends last week and it’s a proper bar come pub atmosphere. Something for everyone. Busy all day and music really good too. Try the Jameson and ginger with squeeze of lime. Top Drawer.. I’ll be back. Dunni.