Mercury Bar Reviews

Stopped in for a quick bite and found the drink selection to be very well rounded and the food as well. I recommend the Burgers and Mac & Cheese Bites.

This place has plenty to offer for those wanting to watch the big games on TV with 16 screens! Not a bad seat in the place with great game specials! We had excellent service with prompt drink service and great food! I'd recommend to anyone!!!

Walking around the city looking for a place to eat, we came across the Mercury Bar. We read their lunch special menu outside and saw it had something for both of us. I ordered the chicken and shrimp special. It came with a side of vegetables which included mushrooms and zucchini, and the chicken was covered with a a cream and corn Gorgonzola sauce. My husband ordered the pan seared chicken and shrimp which was served over mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. The service was good, and the presentation of the food was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

The food is above average bar food, the service is very good and the atmosphere is great.

Called on for a beer and bite at lunchtime well worth a look. The food was good quality and quantity, nice selection of beers. Lunchtime specials good value for New York $10 and $5 for pint or glass of wine. Ambience chilled and relaxed staff attentive.

friendly staff - very reasonable prices for the area - best nachos - mega plateful and very tasty - recommend a visit just for the nachos

Amazing bar! The service was spot on, the food was really, really good and the atmosphere was fantastic. We arrived from the UK in the afternoon and this was the first bar we went to. The staff made 5 very tired travellers feel very welcome and accommodated our every need. We left NYC the following Sunday. However, we visited the bar again and spent some time there before returning to our hotel on Saturday evening. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome, and I know if we ever visit New York again, we will definitely be paying you a visit!

Great Bar Atmosphere, we went there to have a few drinks and chat.. out side area was closed but we were there for a while, many sailors were there from the "Fleer Week" ships. Bar food was also good and great service

Great bar, nice staff, great crowd, excellent food, real nice inside! Should be a great spot to watch a game too!

It’s a pub-ish kind Of place but had some ok outdoor seating in the shadow. Had the burger... nice and quite a lot Of food. Ok place for a pause.

We were in a rush and I asked the waitress if they can serve us within a half hour and they delivered! The tilapia was outstanding!

Great bar with amazing food and pricing. Staff is very nice and will go the extra mile for customers. Watch sports or catch up with friends, def a place to go in NYC.

Staying in Times Square prices are inflated for what you get so walk a couple of blocks and you uncover places like Mercury Bar. Friendly service, great selection of food and drink. Food is good (my burger was great) and had lunch here for 7.95!!!

Great food and excellent staff. I highly recommend 👌 Best Happy Hour. Jackie is the best! Our favorite GO to place in the Theatre District. 5 stars.

A very lively atmosphere with good food and decent service. A wall of large screens, making it an ideal spot to watch sporting events, while good music, at just the right volume, is playing. Can be sometimes overcrowded.

Found this little pub a few years ago on a trip to Times Square. Spent our evenings here, and returned on another trip. Great food, good music, big tvs for sport watching, and great waitresses.

Lots of TV’s, great spot to watch a game (especially Penn State where they serve a special menu). The service is spotty but the bartender has a very heavy hand pouring mixed drinks so that kind of makes up for it. Mostly bar food which you have to order if you want a drink. Little trick: order the $4 tacos to go and that counts as your food item. You can just hand it off to a homeless person on your way back home. If you are around this area and looking for a spot to hangout and down a few? This place is very nice

Went for Food & Drinks. weather was fantastic sat by the open window, services was very good. The food was lovely very large portions. prob enough for 2 to share

Went here for brunch this past Sunday. It was a pretty good visit and the food was decent. We arrived at 11:30 and were the only ones there! The brunch menu was kind of small but had a few interesting options. The waitresses were not very friendly though, and being the only ones there the service was kind of slow. I probably wouldn't go there again as it wasn't anything all the exciting.

Went here after a show for a drink. Mistake! Crazy noisy sports bar with underage drinkers(at least looked that way) screaming at the top of their lungs at a football game. You could not have a conversation. I couldn't hear myself think. Don't come here unless that is what you are seeking.

Stumbled across the Mercury bar. It looked busy which is generally a good sign. Was seated at a table just inside so semi alfresco. Had to wait a while for the food but nothing excessive as came out hot and plentiful. There were four of us - fish and chips / chicken sizzler and two different burgers - all excellent. 15 year old daughter loved her fish n chips and the fact she could have free refills for her coke. Prices good for NY - excellent value for money.

I'm a regular here. Old school bar sports playing on half the screens, the other half videos from the 80s, 90s and today. Bartenders are super friendly, drinks are super reasonably priced and the bar food is not bad. Killer happy hours between 12 noon and 7pm and after 11pm. Place is just cool and unassuming. Everyone feels comfortable. Even the bouncers up front are way cool

Just OK, nothing spectacular. The bar has convenient location, drinks are overpriced but they do really cool happy hour Mon to Fri 11am-8pm. The only thing is the happy hour menu on the tables needs to be updated. its different than the one on their web-site. And the web-site HH menu is correct. Pretty good place to watch sports or hang out with friends after work. Food is mediocre but its to be expected from the sport bar. No complaints about the service

Pre trip we did some looking up of HHs and one we liked the look of was Mercury Bar West over in Hells Kitchen. We visited on a Tuesday around 5pm and place was reasonably quiet. It was $5 taco Tuesday and tacos were very good as was the rest of the food, drink and service.

Our server, Sophia, who by the way was working by herself that afternoon, was fabulous! She was busy but attended to us like we were the only table. The food was delicious, we had a variety of dishes and everything was cooked perfectly. So glad we made this our choice from so many places.

Were in Hell's Kitchen and needed a place to watch the Ga/LSU game. Watched the whole game here sitting at the bar. Had the best wings we have had in a long time! Great place to watch the game and enjoy a Saturday afternoon in New York.

Found this hard when trying to escape the madness of New York. It's your typical American Bar selling arrange of drinks. Beer was $5 which wasn't bad for NYC. FOOD was good and reasonably priced. Give it a try if you're in the area.

We really liked this bar in Hell's Kitchen. They have huge flat screen TVs so you can watch all the major sports. They also play good music. Their happy hour is until 8 pm every day and you get $4 drafts. We sat at the bar and ate. I had the yummy tequila lime chicken and shrimp for dinner both times we were there. My son said the blackened Scottish salmon dinner and BBQ chicken sandwich were great.

Stopped in here for lunch and it was really good. I had the chicken and avocado sandwich and my husband had the fajitas. We both were very happy with our meals. Our waitress was very good and friendly (but not overly friendly.) My only suggestion is that they get another server for the lunch rush. Our server had too many tables to attend to so it took some time to get her for refills, etc. It would not stop me from going back though.

Wandered in under the pretext that you really can’t go terribly wrong in Hell’s Kitchen. Not terribly disappointed, but not terribly thrilled, either. Went early, got high-top table. The food was not bad, kind of your prototypical comfort bar food: burgers, etc. The nachos plate was very good, included guacamole, which I liked, and tons of peppers, which I did not (not listed on menu). Waitress did not seem to know a WiFi password, or forgot to come back to tell us. Beer selection was a little simple, but not bad. Very loud group next to us, way too drunk for the time of evening (7:00?), and a pretty good amount of swearing going on there, too. Service was pretty quick, at least.

Great spot on 9th ave....I love this place...Great food , Great staff and a really good atmosphere..By far the best wings in town....and the brunch is really good as well. It slap bang in Hell Kitchen but has a great neighbourhood bar feel !

After our flight from the UK, we wanted something quite quick to eat and stumbled upon this place just 5 minutes from Times Square. As it was a Tuesday, they had a deal on Tacos and all went for various Tacos options. My wife and daughter shared a Tacos platter with salad and my son had vegetarian tacos with salad and beans. I went for a selection of their Tuesday $4 Tacos. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and we also made the happy hour for cheap beer and margaritas! Great service throughout.

Ten of us walked in around 10:30 on a Saturday night.We were asked to provide id at the door. It was busy/crowded...as expected. Half of our group proceeded into the bar to find appropriate seating. The hostess stopped me and began to scold me in a condescending manner telling me she had to "seat us" "You can't just walk in and go where you want." I apologized & explained that we were a large group and I was just following them. She then sat us where the 1st half of the group found seating. When she came to take our orders I explained to her there was no sign nor did the person at the door checking our id inform us. I found this behavior of Jean, we later learned from our check, to be quite rude and unacceptable. Especially for the fact I was old enough to be her mother! I regret not walking out and taking our business elsewhere. Will never patronize this business again. Drinks were good. Great choices. Atmosphere good but the waitress ruined my fun night.

Excellent bar with very friendly staff serving good food. In Hells Kitchen area where you can find any type of food you fancy.

We called in for food on way back to hotel. The atmosphere was great. Chilled sports bar vibe. The member of staff that served us was friendly and chatty. I had the mercury bar burger (stella blue cheese and grilled onions). It was ace... just what you need after a full day running around the attractions in New York. Good selection of drinks. Reasonable prices. We all left happy and full. All good.

Stumbled onto this place just by chance when the need for food started to hit. Glad I made the side-step through the doors. Very good food and the service was friendly and prompt. Be prepared to watch a lot of big tv screens with all American sports, but that's half the fun.

We went here after getting off the Circle Line Full Island Manhattan Boat Cruise. Several blocks away from the Pier, but walk wasn't bad. My husband and I both had the fish and chips. Service was okay, but somewhat slow for no busier than it was. (Perhaps because we didn't purchase alcohol?). Wait staff in very short, revealing outfits; some of them looked like street walkers! Good portion sizes, but fish seemed almost tough. Fries were only okay. Wouldn't go out of our way again to eat here.

Went by myself, had a salmon wrap and a couple of beers. Everything was great and delicious. Great place, not too noicy, just perfect. Huge tvs to see the games or whatever. Will go again and I really recommend it.

My spouse and I visited Mercury Bar West for drinks on a Saturday morning in early December 2018. Mercury Bar is open daily from 10:00 am until 2:00 am (with closing hours extended until 4:00 am on certain nights). Reservations are available using their website. Mercury Bar West is located in Midtown Hell’s Kitchen/Theatre District on 9th Avenue (between West 45th and 46th Streets). There was once another Mercury Bar location on the East side of Manhattan; however, it has since closed. As we understand it, there is some loose association between Mercury Bar and the Joshua Tree. The Mercury Bar atmosphere is casual and comfortable, offering seating at a long bar, adjacent high-top tables, or regular tables toward the rear. Some outdoor sidewalk dining is available in appropriate weather. The main restrooms are located on the basement level (down a long flight of stairs), but a handicap facility is located on the street level. Mercury Bar has a sports-bar feel, with more than 15 TVs. Although the bar/restaurant serves American pub food (the fajitas are reported to be delicious), we only ordered drinks on the day that we visited Mercury Bar.

I was looking for a restaurant that my 12 year old son would enjoy. This was one of the restaurants on my hotel's recommended list, and I was glad we gave it a try. We had a great experience. The menu was great with so many options, and I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant....it was opened at the front of the restaurant and the interior decor was very nice. We happened to visit this restaurant on the night of the Ladies Soccer game, in which US was playing in the finals. It was such a fun and patriotic place to be, that my son asked if we could keep ordering food and stay to watch the entire game...just because he loved the excitement of it all. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!!!

Stopped in for happy hour and got a glass of Merlot and three tacos for $16. Both were tasty (the chicken tacos had a real nice kick to them!) The service was nice- there when I needed it, and left me alone to read my book. I'll definitely be back if I am in the area again.

I know its mostly known for being a bar but while I was in the city last year I took my mom and my kids in to have a bite to eat. Food was good and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was lively but not overwhelming at all. I would definitely return there again.

Do you like reasonably priced drinks, good bar type food, great ambiance, sports, music videos. This is your place. It has specials every night. You will love it

I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. The food is fantastic and is really elevated. The location is perfect and the staff is welcoming. If you happen to be a vegetarian, trust me, this is where to go. It's just so comfortable. When I go to New York, this is the first place I go, it feels like home.

Enjoyed two different visits to this bar. Has a very nice feel to it. We enjoyed a nice meal and a couple of drinks on the last night of our visit to to New York. Can recommend the pulled pork and sweet potato fries. Great taste. Special thanks to our special host, Jen. She made our evening one to remember. Very pleasant. Peter, Brisbane, Australia.

This place is a cool bar with nice bar tenders. I came across it randomly looking for an open-air lunch spot since the weather was so nice. The cocktails were great, and the food was better. All of the sauces are homemade in house, and the food is fresh, even at 3pm. (Hot crispy fries, yum!). I will be back again!

We originally set out to go to another restaurant which despite reviews was closed! Next door was this fun bar. We sat at a table close to the outside, but not in the sidewalk area. First we discovered Happy Hour was Monday-Friday. Beer and wine very reasonable! Our hostess delightful. We ordered hamburgers. I added sweet potato fries to my order. Cooked exactly as asked, not cheap meat. The fries and burger came quickly from the kitchen HOT! What began as disaster turned into a wonderful experience, it will be on my list when I return to New York!

I don't like writing bad reviews, but this bar is disgusting. Watered down drinks, really noisy, dark, dirty and incredibly rude staff and bartenders that basically ignore you and are only interested in tips. The food was horrible and overpriced. This place is a total dive bar, minus the charm and fun of a dive bar. The crowd was all either bridge and tunnel or juiced up meatheads. It was a total waste of time. Don't waste your time at a this dump. Especially not if your with someone special!

We had rented an apartment for the week on W 47th and walked around the corner and found the Mercury Bar! We played Trivia, which was hard as it involves lots of American Sports but it was fun! There are lots of TVs playing different sports, really attentive and nice bar staff, great happy hour deals, cold beer and good cocktails! The food was good, we had wings and sliders, infact so good that we ordered more wings! I would definitely recommend!

Stopped in last night to get some bites. Omg, the food was Delicious per usual, not to mention the staff is wonderful!! Definitely one of my fave Spots in Hell's kitchen!!!

I went on a Sunday Night, and I loved the trivia! Lots of fun, great food, $10 beer pitchers during trivia, which is AWESOME! Try and make it out!!!!!

After not being noticed by the server for a while we had to ask for menus, though service from that point on was good. The beer list is pretty unimpressive, with most of the beer being mediocre at best. If you are a craft beer aficionado stay away! The food was also pretty mediocre. I had the meatball sliders, which should be an easy home run but really were pretty disappointing. I can see this being a decent place to watch a game but I would not recommend it if you're primary purpose is food or drink.

I love this place, super friendly staff, great bartenders and a place I can bring my pals and have great food that is well above bar food, and not go broke doing it. I highly recommend if you are in Hells Kitchen!

Liked this bar, it definitely has a local feel to it, the bar staff were friendly with a good selection of local beers on offer. There are plenty of TVs to watch the various sports being shown, the Basketball and hockey were being shown when I visited it and the atmosphere in the bar was great with even the bartender joining in the bar banter. I would definitely return here on my next visit.

Lovely bar, went in without a reservation and were seated straight away at the bar. Bar staff were friendly and helpful. Loads of sports on TV, but the quality of the screens were dreadful. Lovely menu with a mexican feel to it, I had the shrip tacos and they were lovely. Beer was excellent and as per the area, very expensive. Would recommend this bar, a short walk from our hotel in Hells Kitchen and not far from Times Sq.

The service was awesome and the food was yummy! Our waitress was from Ireland, sorry forgot her name but she was so friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this place.

Great place for a late night nightcap and/or snack. Staff was friendly and accommodating and we enjoyed ourselves both times we stopped in.

Nice restaurant with good pizzas for lunch. They serve a good variety of beers and the wifi is excellent.

Was looking for a sports bar while visiting NYC Times Square area. A local suggested the Mercury Bar at 46th Street and 9th Avenue. It was a great bar! Lots of TVs, good food, and accommodating staff. If you are in the area, the is a great sports bar.

A very good bar for drinks and bite to eat. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They have some very good happy hour deals

Staying at a hotel close by. 10pm on a Monday night and not ready to leave the NYC energy behind. Found this spot...lively bar, steak was perfectly prepared, wings were hearty and tasty. College football game on, bar was packed. Service not as attentive as it could be. Mojito ok...not on par with the price. Overall very enjoyable meal.

Excellent late night menu with plenty of vegan & GF options! DJ spinning till 2am Friday and Saturday, great cocktail menu with some Mocktails included!

Great atmosphere, great service and great food. The servers took our order quickly. The wings and chopped salad were quick and delicious. The beer selection was not extensive, but we were able to find something that we liked. The atmosphere was not too young, not too old. We're in our fifties, and were perfectly comfortable.

Happy Hour A Must! We arrived 4.30pm and enjoyed margaritas and vodka. Spacious, great high backed stools at the bar, service swift and friendly. Salad and fries later, very tasty. Recommend a visit.

I've been here in the past and came back during this visit because we were in the vicinity. The bartenders are nice people. Say hi to Shane...there are 3 of them so you are bound to be right! The food is decent, the drinks good, and atmosphere welcoming.

Dropped by here after Rudys Bar on Sunday 08th Jan. Sat down at bar and waited to be served . One guy busy serving, other more interested in canoodling with customer at end of bar. Eventually ordered 2 beers. He poured one and then said the barrel needed changing. We said we would have another type of beer but he insisted he had to change the barrel first. Rubbish service. We even intended to order food. Went back to Rudys instead.

Lovely staff greated us at the door. we went here on two seperate occassions, it was the first bar we went to for some food and drinks in new york. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. We returned the day we were leaving, the bar was so busy but we managed to get a seat inside. We waited a while on our food but it as worth the wait. The waitresses were so busy, the place was packed but i did hear a customer being very rude to a staff member and she handled it pretty well. We will defo be back again to this bar for food and drinks the next time we go to New York. Thank you x

We came here for happy hour, after a day of sightseeing on our way back to our hotel. This is a nice bar with good staff and service. We sat at a window seat and the windows were open, looking out onto the pavement. We had an Aperol Spritz with a twist of Elderflower in it, which was a nice touch. Prices at happy hour were reasonable, and although we didn't eat, the food looked reasonable prices, particularly the pizza. The food certainly seemed to be attracting a fair bit of custom.

We stopped by for a late afternoon burger to watch Golf. The Bar was empty and the bartender immediately turned the TV to golf as we requested. Drinks were served promptly and with a smile. We ordered food and it was good, except I ordered my burger medium rare and it came medium well. When I told to bartender, she immediately offered to take it back. I had taken a couple of bites so I kept it, no hard feelings. The bartender immediately told the cook what he had done. I was impressed. She bought us drinks. I'd go back.

We found this place out of luck whilst trying to find somewhere to eat in the midst of Hell's Kitchen. The food was awesome, came to the table piping hot and my husband said the american cheese and bacon burger he had was the best one he's had whilst we've been in America. Reasonably priced food too which is a plus. Only downside is, the place is a bit on the dark side, the waitresses all have long hair - which not one of them had tied back (lucky we found none in our food) and the blonde waitress was wearing what we thought was an inappropriate top (backless halter), more like a girls night out dress wear if you ask us! However, we enjoyed our meal which is the main thing, thanks!

Had some time to kill before the cruise departed on the same day. There was a football game we wanted to see before our cruise so we dropped our stuff off at the cruise terminal and walked to the Mercury Bar through a light drizzle. Not sure how long it took exactly maybe 10 min or so but it didn't seem that far considering all the walking we did the day before. The place was very crowded and we managed to find some seats at the bar. There was a TV screen nearby that no one seemed to be watching so the bartender gladly tuned in the game we wanted to see at our request. To us, it was a cool NYC neighborhood bar type experience which is what we were hoping for. I believe we ordered fish and chips which went well with our Yuengling draft beer. The place was loud and friendly we were very pleased with the service we received from the bartender who was very attentive and provided great service with both drinks and food. The fish and chips were very good. While there we were notified our cruise was delayed so we were more than happy to spend more time here than we had originally planned. It was dark and still drizzling when we left but felt safe walking to the cruise terminal, there were lots of people out as we made our way back. We will definitely be back when in NYC.

Atmosphere, aps and drinks are all wonderful! Stop in for a reasonable lunch or hit the floor on a weekend!

Every time I'm in NYC I hang out at Mercury Bar- lunch, dinner, whatever! They've got booths, tall tables, low tables, munchies (nachoes are yum!), big meals (fajitas or the salmon are favs) and a pretty diverse happy hour for whatever mood I'm in plus lots of big screen TVs where I can usually catch my hockey games even tho it isn't the most popular sport, they will put it on for me. I'm in a wheelchair and they're always helpful in getting me to the back at a low table or booth where I'm comfortable. Great all around!

Friends of ours love 'Mercury' as it holds a special place in their heart; I was happy to return for a nostalgic visit, but it's pretty average. Some decent tap choices, staff flying and weaving through tight tables, plus many sports on countless TV's. All good, but nothing special to me.

Fantastic friendly vibrant bar with brilliant service and atmosphere. They do happy hour with cheaper beers until 8pm and serve food till late. The food was that good we came back the next night. The first night it was busy and the service was great, the second night it was rammed as they had some quiz night and the service was still great.

This was the worst food and service we had in New York City! The atmosphere was nice. With so many good choices don't eat here.

We really enjoyed this bar. Good happy hour and good food ! We really liked Shane . Very personable and remembered us every time we went back. I highly recommend the Mercury Bar!

I've been to Mercury Bar (and their sister location Tonic) several times, and I am NEVER disappointed. The food is amazing, and the service is top notch. My favorite place to stop when I'm in NYC!

Had a lovely casual lunch & drinks here on 2 occasions during our stay in New York. Sports screens. Pleasant staff. Tasty food. Reasonably priced. Worth a visit!

As a lifelong NYer, I've been to my fair share of bars and this is definitely one of my favorites. Not only is the food great but the service is always top notch. Highly recommend.

Beers on tap were too warm (had Guiness and then Stella), and wait peon spilled tray full of drinks on my lap. No comp except for a free Stella. Meh.

This was my favorite sport bar when I lived in Hell's Kitchen. Bartenders are very friendly and the food is really good. Good place to go after work for happy hour or brunch on weekends. I can't wait to go back to NY and sit at that bar!

This is perhaps the worst bar on the West Side. Not because of the drink, or the decor, both of which are perfectly acceptable, but for the staff. We were served by a barman who was either suffering from tourist-fatigue, or was naturally more focused on impressing a blonde sitting at the bar. He couldn't be bothered to utter niceties such as "Thank you" to paying customers. As such, I didn't tip him, which didn't seem to go down too well. Not to worry - I won't be going back.

Loved the wait staff, the specials were great and the place immaculate, also the music was great but not so loud taht you could not talk.

I have known this bar for many years, visiting from the UK. I have eaten and enjoyed the bar on many occasions, it is an always go to for drinks at the bar and this time I enjoyed the tennis. We did not eat this time but I would always return, so many happy memories. Just give it a go!

great food great atmosphere reasonable prices. What more do you want? Would definitely recommend to any tourist looking for a true New York hang out.

I have visited this bar a number of times on previous visits to NYC, so I was glad to return. A lively sports bar, great atmosphere and good service. My partner and son shared the pizza and fries and I ordered the fish and chips, four pieces of fish with the fries and dips great value for money and very tasty. Would recommend this bar to anyone who wants to enjoy sports and drink and tasty food.

We caught Taco Tuesday... great value at $4 a taco and happy hour deals on drinks until 8pm. Food was delicious, service was excellent, lots of TVs for sports (while we were there certainly). Overall a great place.

Walked past this bar on a number of occassions, dont know why, however this time we popped in great little gem, fantastic choice of ales & beers great sliders one plate will feed 2 for lunch and the wings were amazing. Went back twice. Next time in New York I will return. Met some nice people as well sitting at the bar some great conversations oh and laughs.

Mercury Bar West is one of my favorite places to visit when I go to NYC. The food is great, the staff is wonderful, the prices are more than reasonable & I love sitting outside when the weather is nice! I can't comment on the drinks because I don't drink alcohol, but their pizza is my favorite & I get it almost every time I go. If you're looking for a fun relaxed place where everyone is welcome, to have good food at an affordable price, then Mercury Bar West is where you should go without a doubt. Whether you want to watch the game, listen to a great variety of music, hang out with some friends, or make some new ones, you can't go wrong.

We stumbled upon this place as we were staying at a nearby hotel we called in for food on our way to a show the service was great and really efficient! We called back in for some drinks on the way back from the show! Great atmosphere as there was American football on plenty of screens to watch the various games on. Our server was lovely can’t remember his name just that he was Irish and from Cork originally! Very helpful and very friendly

Very nice place with good atmosphere. The bar menu offers affordable drinks and good food. Waitress Jennifer was serviceminded and very nice.

I am torn between leaving 2 stars or 3. I will let the reader decide and leave it at average. Hot and steamy Saturday, we (friend and I) ended up at the Mercury Bar. We sat outside to continue enjoying the heat. No one came out, finally about 2 minutes later I went in to see if we could get some service (Hello!) . We finally got some service, waitress was nice at first. Oh and we had to leave a card for the drinks (we ordered the drinks first). We ordered, she, the waitress, was great at explaining the dishes we wanted and options. We got our meal, my burger and fries and mojito were good. My friend's Caesar salad and bloody Mary where also good. We were not checked on during our meal, no how is everything, need anything ( I needed water), maybe another drink. Anyway, my friend lit up a cigarette (she is from out of town) and about 1 min later the waitress came out with her head spinning (sorry for the sarcasm), yelling and with a very nasty tone, telling my friend she had to turn put out her cigarette! Ok, yeah I get it, but did she have to be so nasty? And could you not have come out before that? She came out AGAIN with the same nasty demeanor 5 min later to scold my friend (who had already put her cigarette out) Guess she was paying attention to the table, just did not care to out and take care of customers. You would think after that she would come out and ask if we wanted the check...or something else....!!!! Nope, had to go inside and chase her for the check, and then she did not want to give us a printed copy of the bill because we had a tab inside. Yes we have a tab, but can I see a printed copy of the bill before I pay you? For all I know you could have put $400 on the tab for an $80 bill. Sheesh! Anyway, service is horrible, food is good.

Can't beat the brunch special. Excellent Bloody Mary's filled to the brim with a host of goodies and all for $5.00! If you prefer Mimosas, they are $5.00 as well. Nice place to stop in for a drink before the show or for lunch.

The Mercury Bar is a cozy Bar on 9th Avenue right next to Rudy's. Service is not great but they did have a vast Menu. After having been to Rudy's just before coming over here, we felt the drinks were not as strong and obviously more expensive. But it is a nice cozy place to hang out on a Friday evening and watch a game with friends.

Great for out of towners as well as NYC residents. A sports bar with a 'twist'....great menu , great food (not just "bar" food), large portions, professional wait staff, friendly fun atmosphere. Deserts are a MUST and among the best I've ever had. You won't be disappointed!

well the first time when i went solo i had a great experience...great music,good drink,great atmosphere etc etc this place always seems like a fun place to hang especially from the outside which it is on the inside as well...tht said after the first trip i told myself i have to come back which i did with several friends...everything was still great,except a waitress putting an extra amount on my credit card which she should not have(and told me she hadn't) since i had put my share in cash and the card was just given to keep a tab...put a bad taste in my mouth(felt i was taken advantage of as a drunk tourist)...i did go back a couple of days later to meet the head waitress and tell her it must have been a mistake but she didn't seem too surprised which made me feel it wasn't the first time it happened...she told me she'd check on it and to call her back which i did a couple of times but wasn't able to reach her so finally gave up but told my credit card company since my signature wasn't on the credit card bill anyway...i would still recommend this place since my overall experience was still great but would just say be careful while keeping ur card for the tab(especially tourists)

We were a family of 4 and arrive at lunch time. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a sports bar theme. We sat close to the entrance where there was a good view of the street. There was a good menu with something for everyone's taste plus a shorter lunch menu that included the more popular dishes and a reduced price (this also included some beers and wine). The waitresses were helpful (and patient) and the food tasty and hot. Overall a very pleasant lunch at an attractive price.

As I was walking down 9th Ave in Hell's Kitchen looking for a quick bite to eat before a show, a woman out front of the Mercury Bar inticed me to stop in. The menu looked interesting so of course I "Bit". I had a glass of Malbec, and the Crab Cake Sandwich, without the bun, and with a salad instead of the fries that came with it. Living in Maryland for quite sometime, I grew to love good crab cakes, and although not the best, this crabe cake was well above the acceptable level, and very good. The house dressing on the salad was delightful, and the Malbec, although having seafood, was a nice finish. The staff was attentive and polite and I liked the bar / outdoor mixed setting, lots of people watching can take place from the right table. Happy dining....

Discovered almost by accident and so glad we did. Making our way back from Intrepid we used goggle maps to find a bar and decided on this one. The atmosphere was great, the food was good American style and the drinks options were plentiful. Especially happy that they served a real apple cider that wasn’t too sweet but just like a traditional West Country cider. A stones throw from Times Square without the Times Square prices.

The vibe at Mercury Bar is really cool. Lively and fun, perfect for a casual night out in New York. The service was good and the staff were friendly. However, the cocktails were disappointing and definitely not their strong point.

Great vibe in Mercury. Excellent music, superior bar food, great Guinness and the friedliest staff: Shane, Lorena, Jonathan are the best.

Fun, great, open late bar. It was one block over on 9th from the Milford Hotel where I was staying. The staff was attentive and they have descent bar food options.

We stopped in for a bite while walking the city. Their pizza's are very, very good. Their beer is good also. Not a big bar by any stretch, the seats near the front windows were quite a bit quieter.

Best bar food ever. Generously mixed drinks. Great value. Great people watching. Great service. An easygoing neighborhood oasis in an increasingly gentrified landscape.

I stopped in for lunch this past for summer while in NYC. My lunch was really yummy and the staff very friendly! The atmosphere was fun and had lots of good energy! We had our choice of sitting inside or outside. So many good choices on the menu, I had a hard time narrowing it down. Looks like it would be a really fun place to go to in the evening hours! It's definitely worth a stop in for a bite to eat or drinks!

That was the theme of the evening at this bar! Hubby and I were on a bar crawl for our last night in NYC and we were walking around the Hell's Kitchen "district" and happened upon this place because they had Angry Orchard (Hubby's favorite). We sat at the bar and met Shane. He was glorious! He recommended a great beer for me (Blue Point) and we ordered the Truffle Tater Tots. VERY yummy. But yes, trust your bartender. He made some awesome recommendations for many things but also for places to go next. We followed his recommendations and were rewarded greatly. Thank you Mercury Bar and thank you, Shane! :)

A group of us went there for brunch on a Sunday. I ordered the Salmon Benedict and it was just ok. We got some tater tots for the table and they weren't bad. The worst part was the Bloody Mary- it was the worst Bloody Mary I have ever had. It tasted like clam juice and I like Bloody Mary's made with Clamato, but this tasted like pure clam juice. I couldn't even drink half of it. The service on the other hand was great- friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was also really good. With lots of large screen tv's it seems like a great place to watch games. I would come back to watch games and drink beer.

Excellent service with a fantastic lunch menu . Great food and drink prices. Recommend a visit plus free wifi.

Found this place when looking for a snack lunch with father on law whilst our wives were in Macy's and it ended up becoming our local pub. We first had a snack lunch and couple of beers during happy hour and then visited a further 5 time including his first experience of a NFL Sunday in an american sports bar showing multiple games. They have a wide range of beers which were sampled and a lively atmosphere every night

Great Bloody Mary to go along with my brunch. The staff were receptive and the bartender a genius. The food was excellent and very affordable. Had to stay for a second Bloody Mary.

My friend and I decided to go here on a whim. I was craving pizza and saw on the menu they had a few selections at very reasonable prices, and by looking inside the atmosphere seemed calm and relaxing. Service was fast and friendly and the pizza was very good! I'd definitely recommend and probably go back!

Hundreds of bars to choose from as you walk along 9th ave in Hell's Kitchen... I stopped in for their Wednesday Wings Special... The wings were OK... Ben the bartender was very social and was the difference from rating this as average, to getting a very good...

Called in for a drink one night and went back three times. Great beers, food and outstanding staff. Can’t find fault with the place. Live sports if any game on, music when not.

We visits New York City few times a year, of course we love to hangout in Times Square. We find this amazing sport bar on 9 Avenue and 45 Street. I don't like dine in Times Square area too much, every restaurants are expensive and foods are so so. We are so happy to find this sport bar place, great price and great food, worth the walk just a few blocks away from 42nd Street (5 mins walk). The staffs are very nice. Highly recommend. We enjoy great food and watch the games. they have large LCD TV surround the whole dinning area. you won't miss the game. Excellent Place!!!!

Nice bar with good food. Reasonable prices. Good selection of beer and wines. Friendly staff. Recommend if you are in this side of town.

My wife said, "wherever it is the coolest.". We were taken to the back of the place and were treated to an excellent meal. We highly recommend this place. I had a Mexican Omelette, and it was stuffed full of wonderful goodies. Paired it with an ice cold tap and I did not want to leave. We would go back.

Mercury Bar burger was very good. Happy hour specials until 8pm on the weekdays was very nice surprise. Small space, a little noisy when busy. Lots of TVs, seemed like a nice after work spot.

We ate here on our first night in NYC. It was close to our hotel and we were wanted something quick and hearty after a long travel day. The food was really good, the staff was great and the atmosphere was fun/lively sports bar type vibe. They also had a fantastic draft beer menu including some of our favorites from Europe.

Situated not that far from Times Square is a true sports bar where the locals hang out At least screens showing 3 different sports in my case NHL , NBA and MLB with commentary live A great noisy atmosphere , The drinks are varied and the menu is basically chicken wings and sliders All priced very well

If you like sports on tv it is your place ! so it is very noise every night specialy when match on tv

Visited this bar a number of times during our recent visit to NYC - having been here a few years ago too. Always busy but with a great atmosphere. Great location Attentive staff, reasonable prices (especially during Happy Hour). Great buffalo wings. Will be back...

We didn’t have any reservations on the first night of our holiday and thankfully we found the Mercury Bar. We were very well looked after and the food was awesome. The cocktails were really nice too. Definitely recommended!

Popped in here for a few drinks. Happy hour starts from 11-4, domestic beers are $5, wines are $5. I had pints of Stella Artois which were $7 a pint Ordered some bar food, I had chicken tenders with a selection of sauces which was delicious! Mrs had mozzarella dippers which she loved. Bar staff were friendly, attentive and welcoming. Would definitely go back

We had a traditional Christmas dinner here while visiting Christmas day. It was very good. Service was good.

Super service, so accommodating and attentive, food was also very delicious. For New York just right price performance. THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD EVENING

Went to the Mercury for lunch with a coworker. My first time there. I had the surf and turf. Absolutely delicious. The chicken was very tender, juicy. The shrimp was a little spicy, the way I like it. The vegetables were grilled to a perfection. As for the staff, they were attentive as well as courteous. It's a great place to visit.

Stopped here to relax and have a drink or two after a busy day of sightseeing. Originally, we sat in the open-air window area near the sidewalk, but we couldn't seem to get the waitress' attention, so we moved to the bar where the service was better The drinks were really good, and, as it was happy hour (as I recollect, the happy hour ran for a really long time) they were very reasonable in price. The atmosphere is like that of a pub with lots of dark wood and plenty of TV entertainment to watch.

This restaurant is located within easy walking distance of Times Square and the Marriott Marquis where I and my family stayed. The food was just plain good. We were a family of eight, and they made sure we were all comfortably seated together. We asked to be moved from our original seating because of air blowing on us, and they readily obliged.

Good choice for watching sports or pre dinner beer. Dark inside but good atmosphere and welcoming of a 2yr old! Would go again if eating in the area.

We popped into the Mercury Bar and were seated immediately which was great because the place soon filled up. There is a really good atmosphere in the bar and we recieved really good service. I had my first ever mac and cheese burger .... it was delicious. I would go back for sure.

We went to the Mercury bar for a meal, while in New York. The food was excellent, the staff were attentive and very friendly. Even the other customers were great, taking photos of each other. I had ribs and sweet potato fries. Yummy The portions are large and presented very well. It gets very busy in there so you need to get in early. Reasonably priced too.

Pizza was good and the salad was ok veggies kinda soggy, but the service was terrible! Lots of televisions and that's why we went in. Really don't know who our waitress was but we had to ask for a refill on my ice tea and when she brought it back she slammed it on the table. Waited 15 minutes for our bill which was fine because we were watching the Stanley cup finals, but then they just turned it off and put something else on so that really was the deal breaker. Nothing to rave about food wise and defiantly not service wise. On the way back to the note we stopped at White Castle because we were still hungry.

Nice seating outside. Food was tasty. Baby back ribs lovely and steak nice too. Very busy 9th Ave. lots of places to choose from but thought this place must be OK as people sat on the front and inside. Wasn't wrong. Helpful waitress too.

Lunched there on St Paddy's Day - food was OK (but they got our order wrong, and some of it was cold), service was OK (but they got the bill wrong - corrected quickly with no hassle). It's a neighbourhood bar and is OK, but there is lots of competition around if you want to look.

Called in here as everywhere else was packed. What I found was a genuine bar with a food menu and great service. For New York seemed reasonably priced!

We stopped in after a matinee. The very friendly wait staff showed us to a nice banquette, just right for three girlfriends who needed to gab about the wonderful play they had just seen. There were $5 cocktail choice (lemondrop, cosmo) plus a good selection of wines and beers at happy hour prices - always a welcome thing when dining in NYC. We had a selection of appetizers, all of which were very good - cheeseburger sliders, nachos, salad and fried calamari.

The service was great. The atmosphere and food of the place was good. Beautiful waitresses and very friendly, a must do in NYC

I highly recommend this place. I went on a Sunday for brunch and the hostess was very friendly and welcoming. I ate a Florentine omelet which contains bacon, mushrooms (replaced the onions), spinach, and cheese with some home fries. It was way better than expected. The pumpkin brioche a la mode was a great way to finish off my meal. My server was Felicia and she did an excellent job! She was quick, attentive, and hospitable. Unlike many attractive servers who feel their looks gives them a right to give terrible service, Felicia on the other hand, did not allow that to interfere by providing superb service.

What's great about this bar is that you can have great happy hour deals ($4 draft beer, $5 cosmos n margaritas n wines etc from 4-8pm.) and enjoy some value for money snacks ( $10 waffle fries with cheese and bacon - enough for 4!) in a nice location in midtown with options to sit outside and take in the hustle and bustle of NYC in all its glory. Special mention should be made about the service: staff was super attentive - ask for Rebecca- she made sure she checked in on regular intervals to keep our drinks topped up and take our orders- super sweet. The food also looked great - but was too full to try - but I will be back soon!

Being from the UK we are used to pubs / Irish bars and wanted to visit somewhere typically American in New York and the mercury was it. Visited during the day when it was quieter and again on a football night which was a great atmosphere. Food is excellent and the beer not too expensive. Staff friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place if you’re from out of town.

I really like this place, cold beers, good burgers, great service. Fun spot on Friday nights! Highly recommend. The music is loud enough but not too loud, the crowd is nice, never any problems when I've been there. My friends and I have 'girls night out' there and it's always a good time. I gotta get over there soon!

Our family chose this spot after we went to see Come from Away on Broadway! The spinach and artichoke dip, cheesy tater tots and pretzel and dip were very good and enjoyed greatly. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend

We had a great night there. The staff were very attentive. We got the fajitas...steak for my husband and chicken for me. Honestly the best fajitas I've every had. The sides made it! So many toppings and all homemade and so fresh! Very unique flavours...so good!

Wow! WOW! I don't think I've ever been given my first round for FREE! We walked in, it was crowded (in a good way), but we immediately got seats at the bar. Waited about five minutes for someone to come over. It seems he thought we had waited too long, so first round was on him. NICE! We will definitely be back. Place had a great vibe, reasonably priced drinks, and a good selection. We didn't order food but it looked delish. We will be back soon!!!

To begin my colleagues and I were staying at the Waldorf Astoria for the weekend. We decided to stop at the Mercury bar to get some drinks. While we were there one of the guys in our group told us that he was going to go to the liquor store buy a bottles we could go to the hotel room later. Apparantly this was not something that the bartender allowed. After our male colleague left, the bartender approached us and told us that we were not welcome at their bar because our friend was going to bring a bottle of liquor into the bar. First off, the fact that our friend was going to go to the liquor store this did not concern the bartender. He then proceeded to argue with us for about 10 minutes, accusing of us wanting to bring the bottle back Into the bar. He argued with 3 girls telling us that our friend was not allowed back into the bar, he was an absolute racist and I plan on reporting this to the better business bureau. If you are in the west side area do not give any of your business to this establishment. They obviously do not know how to treat their customers.

We met local friends here for Happy Hour. We were able to get a table for 8 people by calling ahead. Happy hour prices for drinks was very reasonable. Food was a bit higher priced, but tasted great. Staff were friendly & the location was easy to get to if you want to tour other parts of the city as well.

Great spot for the family to eat. It was far enough from Times Square to avoid the crowds but not too far if you want to stay in that area. Good vegan options for my wife and the nachos were great! Kids enjoyed their food and bonus tip, the kids options were pretty big.

Wanted a spot for dinner & this was ideal for two reasons: location and variety in vegetarian options which are impressive. My loaded nachos were filling, fresh & satisfying with just the right amount of toppings...would definitely return for them & the delectable and oh so so refreshing Passion fruit Mocktail.

Visited at about 10:00 p.m. after a twilight cruise during the lull between dinner and bar crowd. Wanted some comfort food after a long day of travel along a mile walk to the hotel. Seated immediately at a table for two beside the front windows. Our drink order came quickly as did our appetizer. We both had burgers that, as expected for NYC are cooked to preference. I ordered rare and my companion medium. The server repeated the order. Another server delivered to say they were delivering a medium and a medium-well. We settled for what was delivered. The fresh-cut French fries were on par with the ones I make at home--excellent. Pricing for both food and drinks was a relative bargain for the general area. .

This place offers nice food at descent prices. The food is tasty and fresh and the service is also very nice.

We have eaten here many times and have always had tasty food. The portions are large but worth every penny. Good atmosphere too.

This is one of the best bars in Hell’s Kitchen. Decent range of draft beers, good food and friendly staff. Definitely recommend

The Blackened Salmon was deciduous. Others in party pulled pork and chicken taco. All was really good.

I was in New York for the Macy's parade and found this place by accident. Being a Penn St. alum myself I was surprised to find a place that is a Penn St. Alum supporter. the athmosphere is awesome and friendly. Some of the best bartenders I have ever met. The girl with the Irish accent is awesome, pleasant and down right funny. If you're in NYC and a Penn St. alum be sure to stop by. The prices are very decent as well.