Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant

Good Place!!  Friendly and speedy service.

I'm an up-state transplant after over 40 years in Cornwall, and before I moved away we went many times to Irish Eyes - we recently went back, and found the burgers and fries, and all of the other typical pub food still good. Also, the wait staff and bar staff seem to still be "from the other side of the pond" with accents to boot. We like this place! OK - noise level can be high on a football night, but it such a comfortable place to relax and eat, and have a few brewskis. Prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly!

IRISH THIS PLACE WAS STILL GOOD.

There was a period for about 2-3 years where Irish Eyes was a legitimate option to visit almost any day of the week--Monday through Saturday and there was at least the promise, if not the possibility of a crowd. And it has its crowd for football on Sundays, as well.

That time has come and gone. Most nights when you drive by, the parking lot is empty or emptying.

The younger crowds that it was drawing consistently have left and have not returned.

Pros: drinks are reasonably priced, there is a juke-box, the serving staff tends to be attractive (if you care), and unlike others have suggested across the web (Google reviews) the food is decent for the price (typical range for a meal seems to be $10-20).

Cons: you will rarely get buy-backs, the juke-box queue is never-ending and the house will sometimes just cut it off--meaning there is a good chance you will never hear your music (I know this is odd considering the patronage is lacking--apparently those who do still go like to get their tunes on the air), and an empty house.

Recently they added a nice deck off the side of the building to accommodate those who want to get outside in the nice weather, but unfortunately, you'll probably be doing it alone. When the weather is nice you'll find most locals head to the Newburgh Waterfront for more options, more people, and the riverside experience of being right on the Hudson.

If you're looking for fun--there are probably better options; it pains me to say this as a one-time fan.