Ryan Maguire’s Ale House: This ale house is a sleeper hit among Irish pubs. Weepy UK radio welterweights like James Blunt and Coldplay dominate the ambiance at this quiet neighborhood pub, where white-cloth napkin service is casually catered in a dining room. Aside from the complimentary pretzels, those studying bracketology at the bar are treated to hearty, well-priced bar food like split pea soup and onion rings. Disparate service can be slow and reserved one moment, but attentive and friendly the next. The clientele is a challenging cross-section of downtown archetypes: NYU dorm residents sit within spitting distance of down-and-out businessmen. |
