Piper's Kilt is one of the few simple dining options left in Inwood. Â The neighborhood has pretty much moved to high class and ethnic eateries. Â The burgers are decent here and they have an incredible Sunday brunch special with unlimited drinks. I recommend this place if looking for a simple meal and just want to hang out a relax with friends.
Review Source:Went on the recommendation of a friend. Â Tried the favorites: burgers, chili, onion rings, fries...all very good. Â Onion rings were really good! Â Also tried the steak sandwich which wasn't so hot. Â Meat was good but bun was soggy and tasteless and the "fried" onions were actually steamed and added nothing to the dish.
Service was so-so on a not so busy night. Â Would go again but only if I were in town for another reason.
We came down from Inwoods hills and were thirsty. Not far away did we spot this Irish-ish look restaurant. Not many options for draft beers. The guinness I had was ok. We ordered fries and fried mozzarella which were ok too. A partition separates the bar and tables, which makes the restaurant look very cramped. If you don't sit and lean on the partition next to the bar, people practically have to squeeze through. Didn't know burgers were good there. Maybe I'll try next time I'm in the neighborhood.
Review Source:Thank you for making the best sweet potato fries I had in a long long time!! Super crispy with a creamy inside, these things are everything sweet potato fries should be.
I got them as a side to the bacon cheeseburger which was also delicious. I ditched the bun halfway through because it was slightly boring and a bit to big but the burger itself was juicy and cooked to the point.
We'll be back for sure!
So today My friends and I went to our favorite little Irish pub in the neighborhood, one we've been to too many times to count. Â We love it because it has great food at cheap prices... Â at least that used to be the case.
We had our "usuals" and what used to be a $25 tab per couple came back to us at $45 per: almost double! Â I've been there regularly for over ten years and always had free refills on sodas. Â It's not just me: my husband and our two friends are also regulars and have also NEVER been charged for refills.
When asked to speak to the manager, because our waitress said she was new, we were informed there was NO MANAGER ON THE PREMISES. Â Both the bartender and a waiter who has personally served me many times and always given free refills came and very belligerently informed me that this is NOT a new policy but they've always charged for refills. Â Something all four of us knew to be a complete lie. Â You don't go to a restaurant regularly for a number of years and not know something like that when it's what you always order.
One of the friends with me is a restaurant manager himself and was flabbergasted at the behavior and complete disregard for the customer. Â It is inexcusable not to have a manager on the premises at all times, and if customers are used to something and your policy has changed, then inform them of it, and maybe take off the extra sodas (which cost them very little anyhow) just this once and "now we know" for future instances. Â
By the way, three of us only had one extra refill each, and the other didn't even order a soda, so it wasn't like it would have broken the bank to be customer friendly and taken it off the bill this time. Â On top of that we were charged for lettuce and tomatoes on a burger -- something which has also never occurred. Â Nickle and diming your customers to death is definitely not a way to increase business. Â The prices on the menu were extremely misrepresented in comparison to the final bill.
Having a waiter lie to my face like that was so incredibly rude, adding insult to injury, I was quite upset. Â None of us will EVER frequent this restaurant again. Â I just checked my Quicken and over just the past couple of years I've personally spent over $1300 at this restaurant, including many business meals. Â I guess they don't need my business or that of my friends anymore.
Yep, no lie, like the sign says it's the best burger around Inwood. Thick and juicy just the way I like it ;)
Sort of boring store bought buns though, but all the lovely burger juice spurted out all over the bun and made that fact irrelevant.
I thought the waitstaff was great, but it wasn't busy. Mainly, I think people complaining about waiting need to kick the midtown off their shoes when they get off the train up here. The Inwood vibe seems to be lean back, relax and enjoy it...
Love pipers kilt's burgers and irish fries, I am very familiar with this place and mostly go after work or school to enjoy a few cocktails with my friend. Been going for about 4 years and have met lot's of friendly people who always go, same as me. The bartenders are great too, I love my cocktails they're always perfect! ;)
Review Source:I went on an impromptu burger date with a friend and really enjoyed myself
The waiter was really nice and since it was my first time there  he gave me a broad description of the different burgers they had on the menu. The food was really good. I ordered sweet potato fries to go along with my burger. It's always a plus when they have that on the menu. My burger came with a side of chili, it didn't look appealing so I didn't touch it.
Overall it's cozy and great for a quick bite and beer
I came here specifically for a burger and it's the best one I've had in a very long time. Cheddar burger; no frills or condiments, rare. It was cooked perfectly. Slight char around the outside and red, luke warm in the middle. Noise level was nuts and I don't mind being elbow to elbow with strangers but don't scream in my ear when the guy is on the other side of me. Not the restaurant's fault but it was the entirety of the bar. The burgers are unreal though and I'll definitely be back many times!
Review Source:Best Burgers in Inwood. Â Hands down. Â really fun interior also. Â
however. Â consistently poor service. Â once we were refused service because our IDs were not accepted by the bartender. Â it was really strange and embarassing, because we had been there many times before, and he humiliated us in front of a full, but quiet bar. Â my boyfriend will never return.
I've been a regular customer since moving to the area two years ago, and I've got to agree with Steve M.: stick to the bar area. The restaurant side is really striking out with me. The bartenders actually went to school for what they do and seem to take it somewhat seriously, whereas the waiters seem more like college students who resent having to serve people.
I went on a Saturday a couple of weeks ago, and they seated us at the table by the door, which doubles as the waiting area for larger groups. A family with small children seemed annoyed with us for sitting down when we were directed to do so by the waiter. We waited for about ten minutes without anyone coming back to take our drink orders, then left and went across the street for Thai.
Three days ago, my wife and I went for brunch, which includes unlimited Bud or Coors (gee, thanks, but no) or unlimited mimosas, which my wife got. After she finished the first one, the waiter walked by five times without noticing (or pretending not to notice) the empty glasses on the edge of our table. I finally asked for refills when I noticed that he was standing directly behind me, doing nothing. We managed to get a third mimosa before being ignored a while longer, then when we asked a different waiter for a fourth, we got, "Ooooh, it's 3:10, and the brunch special ended at 3:00." He finally agreed to "sneak" us another one.
Seriously, if you're going to have unlimited mimosas, have unlimited mimosas. Or if you're worried about cost, charge a couple bucks more or limit it to five drinks. Do anything but have your waiters walk around doing a shoddy job of refilling small, weak mimosas.
I think I'll stick to the bar on off hours from now on.
We have been coming here for years. We live in the neighborhood and it's nice to have a place where we can come and eat and it never breaks the bank. It's also nice to have the owner and waitstaff recognize you when you enter. If you come in on a Sunday, make sure you stay to hear Vinnie sing.
Brunch is fantastic, those drinks keep coming until it's over. Great times.
The only thing I don't like about this restaurant, and it's really not a BAD thing just a personal preference, is the sporting crowd. They can get very loud during fooball season, but that's pretty much par for the course in an Irish Pub.
Thumbs up all-round.
The ambiance is kinda divey, but you come to this place more for the food than to drink. Burgers and fries (the sweet potato fries are real good!), wings, the average American diner food(yeah, it's a bar) at a good price.
Definitely one of the best places in the area.
Loses a star cause the servers can be kinda slow.
I've been to the bar part of Piper's Kilt and I've been to the restaurant part. I think from now on I'll stick to the bar part. They have some nice specials; this latest time I went it was $3 St. Paulie Girl pints, but I would definitely opt for the bar where service has never been a problem for me. You can eat there too if you're hungry. Â
The burgers are pretty good, but IMHO you can get a bigger (PK's runs about 5-6 ozs.), just as tasty and just as expertly grilled one at Big Nick's on B'WY & 76 for less cash. These probably actually are the best burgers in this particular 'hood as they so brag, though. But lettuce & tomato is an extra buck - WHAT?!
Their onion rings are the real deal and are amazing. Their "Irish Nachos" however are nothing special - fries with Cheez-Whiz & bacon bits on 'em. Meh. Â
What sealed the deal for me this last visit though; when my burger arrived, I asked for another beer. Half way though my meal, I had to get up out of my chair and hunt down our waiter to remind him that I had a beer coming. I'm a slow eater too, BTW. He assured me that it was on it's way. With two bites of my burger left, the beer finally came. I mentioned how that was kind of a crappy deal and he apologized, admitting it was all his fault. I fully expected to see it comped from the bill, but no. Bad move, Piper's Kilt. Â
I'll probably be back only because I work up there often and my colleagues like the place, but from now on it's the bar part only for this Irishman. Â
A very generous 2 stars: 2 for food, 1 for service.
The burger I had here was actually pretty good. From the outside it looks kind of creepy and dirty, but inside, it looks like an old school pub.
The wings are not bad. It really is a good place for drinks and a burger if you are in the area. I can't say I would recommend the rest of the food though.
Seemed like a lot of the customers were regulars.
As a self-confessed Anglophile/gaelophile I enjoy a place that is an actual Irish bar. There's two things that you have to avoid to actually pull off the Irish bar vibe: 1) a name like "Sullivan's" or "McMurphys" and 2) excessive profusion of shamrocks, guinness signs and the stereotypical gaelic font. Having spent a year in England and some time in my ancestral digs up in Northern Ireland, all you need is warm ambiance, lots of wood and decent beer.
If they didn't serve food, I'd honestly only be rating Piper's Kilt two stars. Their offerings are pretty standard; the usual American lager fare rounded out by Sam Adams, Brooklyn Lager, Smithwicks and of course, Guinness. The ubiquitous Irish stout is a pretty good pour. They may not have craft offerings but they clearly care enough to keep their lines clean as I've never had a pint that tasted off.
Where they really shine is the gestalt pub experience. They've got nice solid booths and quick, friendly wait staff. As you may expect the menu sports some classic appetizers. I can highly recommend the Irish nachos. If you've never come across this twist on the pub favorite, it's essentially just french fries with cheese and bacon. In their case they use a form of potato that actually straddles the line between the crispy crunch of a chip and the meaty bite of a french fry.
There are better burgers to be found in the city, but if you're not looking for something with applewood smoked bacon or a rosemary aioli, it's hard to beat the sheer satisfaction of these burgers. Add in plenty of televisions to view your preferred sporting event and you'll be a happy diner.
I don't typically like to review places that are not in my neighborhood. Usually, I like to visit an establishment a few times before forming a concise opinion and documenting it for all to read. Being from South Florida, Piper's Kilt is clearly not in my hood and I only came here once while visiting a friend, but sometimes one visit is enough to formulate a concrete judgement. Â And in this scenario, that would be: YUCK!!!!
One word: Bone. Second word: quesidilla. Yes, there were bones in my chicken quesidillas. Not just one, but a few. That pretty much kills any appetite. If I lived here, that would have been the first and last time I ate at Piper's Kilt.
The nice thing about this place is that it is predictable. You can count on a good burger and a good house salad with blue cheese dressing, if that is all the damage you want to do to your cardiovascular system.  Once in a while one has to be true and allow a pig-out session, especially when things are not going so stellar .  This place offers you the opportunity to let it all hangout and you wont be sorry, and certainly your greedy physician  wont. The food here is as good as bar food gets. Their burgers are very good and they can even make a well done burger that is juicy. Their beers on tap are great--love their black an tan!
Don't come to this place expecting great cuisine. This is Northeastern American cuisine at its best  and entirely devoid of the later day  "lets act French" pretensions so ubiquitous  in mediocre downtown restaurants catering to young professionals who grew up in the boondocks eating  McDonalds but now try to  market themselves as sophisticated cosmopoles.  Do expect tasty burgers and  good house fries, as you let down  your guards and squirt the ketchup and gulp down a few beers.  Feel like a burger tonight?  Head for this place; you can even have bacon strips with it. Yeah, you might feel guilty afterwards, but life is to be lived, and you can always hit the treadmill in the morning...Wink, wink.
Oh, my roommate who has been around the planet maybe 10 times and eaten at some of the best restaurants around the world asked me to mention their onion rings-- he loves them.
Just your typical neighborhood pub grub. Â Most people rave about the burgers, but I don't eat beef, so I cannot comment... I generally go there if in the neighborhood and in the mood for comfort food. Â
Last time I was there, I was with my mother and just had a small mole removed from my eyelid and just happened to have a black eye... my mother is very pushy and literally shoved a piece of her 'chicken finger' down my throat and this is when one of those incidents you think will never happen to you... happen. Â The piece of chicken became lodged in my throat and I could not breath, nor speak... my mother who knows how to do the heimlich maneuver starts screaming, 'she's choking', so I just got up and ran in the bathroom and was able to get it up on my own... The embarrassment of coming out of that bathroom, not only after the scene my mother made, but with a black eye... and to boot, my mother asks me if I'm going to finish the chicken... I just wanted to hide under the table. Â
This happened the weekend of the hurricane... I'll never eat a chicken finger again.
Best Hamburger in Town? Definitely not, at least not to me... Best Hamburger in Inwood? Perhaps, but I know of a far superior alternative about a dozen blocks down Broadway, in Fort George, called Locksmith.
For my tastes, the meat of my Bleu Cheese Burger was entirely too granular and mealy. And it wasn't exactly what I'd call tender or juicy, there wasn't even any char or flavor from the grill. It was just sort of a standard Pub-quality burger. And although I am definitely a fan of Pub-quality food (not to mention atmosphere), I think that Piper's Kilt is merely resting on its laurels.
Why do I say this? Because everything is over-priced, and nothing is complimentary. Any little extra request or exception or substitution or addition, you'll be charged for. That's not exactly what I'd call gracious. And isn't welcoming warmth the point of a Pub in the first place?
The more I think about everything we ate (and paid for), the more disappointed I am, three stars are quickly almost turning into two stars. The nachos were boring, the fries were boring, the onion rings were boring, the potato salad was boring, and the cole slaw was boring. But I really like the feel of the place, dark and woody and anonymous and divey, and it's a completely different world inside than it is outside.
Another establishment in my neighborhood that I've patronized. And this I actually like. It's a neighborhood bar so everyone pretty much knows each other. The times I've come here are usually because I'm supporting a local event of sorts. Or the world cup game is on.
In any case, each time I've been here with friends I've had a good experience. And their claim of best burger in Inwood is quite true. It's really the only place I'll eat a burger around here.
With all these 4 and 5 star reviews, I am convinced this place is now using crack as an ingredient in their food. Either that, or Inwood's drinking water has been contaminated and is causing people to hallucinate, because this place served up some of the most disgusting slop imaginable the last time I visited it. I used to be a regular here, not because it was any good, but because it was about the only place to go out to eat at in the neighborhood ten years ago. My chedderburger had cheese whiz, yes, cheese whiz on it, and the onion rings were soggy with a bloomin' onion-like sauce that I swear was half frozen.
Bottom line: Do not go here unless you have to, i.e., you live in Inwood or are just going for cheap drinks. There are many places in the city that serve far better pub grub than this.
Here is a sad story for you reading pleasure:
I have lived in Washington Heights for over a year. I have shopped at the Inwood farmer's market (which, by the way, you should shop at too) every Saturday for almost a year. The farmer's market is literally 2.5 blocks away from the Piper's Kilt. And I even made a mental note to try the burgers at this place ASAP when I first moved here after reading about them on Yelp.
Did I try the burgers ASAP? No. No I did not. And therein lies the sadness of this story...
...because these burgers are AMAZING. MM MM MM juicy beef yummy cheese cooked to perfection! I had the one with grilled onions, bbq sauce, and swiss (maybe it was called the Bronx Bomber?), but perhaps I should have had the one that comes with chili and onion rings. It seems to me that I will have to come this Saturday to try that one out. And what's this about unlimited drinks with brunch??? Where has this place been all my life?
Up Broadway about 30 blocks, that's where. Where have I been? That is the better question.
I can't say enough good things about Piper's Kilt. Its location across the street from my apartment should have raised my property value, but lucky for me real estate laws don't work that way.
Pitchers of beer are reasonably priced, and they've got a decent selection, from Coors Light and Bud to Blue Moon, Smithwick's, Guinness, and Brooklyn Lager. But of course, you're here for the burgers, which are amazing. You'd better bring some friends, though, because there's more to try. The Piper's Kilt nachos are friggin' fantastic--a giant heap of nachos, cheese, chili, and jalapeno peppers, enough to feed 6 people for an appetizer.
But if you go here and do not have the onion rings, you should be ashamed of yourself. Every single time I have been here I have to get the onion rings. There's no way I could not order these beer-battered rings of glory. The sauce is out-of-this-world, but they just have the process for frying those rings down pat. I don't know why they don't advertise more just how incredible their rings are. I'm going to start a petition to have a Bobby Flay onion ring throwdown at Piper's Kilt, just to watch him lose spectacularly.
Add to all the great pub food the friendly staff (who know me by now), and the awesome Tuesday Night Trivia, and that makes this definitely the best pub in Inwood, and my personal favorite in all of Manhattan.
How I wish this was within walking distance (as opposed to a short subway/bus ride). Everything is great about this place! The insanely good burgers, the bread pudding, the Sunday brunches w/ unlimited drinks, and Jeopardy! blasting at 7 pm.
When the overpriced and outdated Jesse's Place closed in my apartment building, I was praying that something like this would open up in that location. No $18 tepid pasta dishes, just amazing burgers accompanied by a great, unpretentious pub. What opens up? A shitty Thai/Japanese (what?) restaurant that makes Jesse's shine by comparison.
This summer I've been seeing a ton of America. I've been depending on fellow Yelpers for places to eat and drink. Every time they've hooked me up; every time until now that is. Who would have guessed the one place I would be let down would be NYC of all places?
Piper's is very, very average. Best burgers some yelpers have ever had? WTF? Are you kidding me? Wow. I feel sorry for you. The burgers here are ok, nothing mind blowing. They seem greasier than other burger places I've been, and the meat seemed a little below par. Â
I had the bronx burger. It was more like a blah burger. It had BBQ sauce, but very little. Basically all I could taste was the swiss cheese and beef. Â
And the onion rings? Eh, they were ok. If I were to ever go back here, I would pass.
On the upside, it was easy to reach from the GW Bridge, and equally as easy to get onto i-87. I was also able to find a free parking spot a few blocks away. Â
Sooo if you're passing through like me, it is worth stopping by. If you're in the neighborhood, ditto. Otherwise? Not worth making the trek up to  Inwood to go here.
I am going to be very clear here. This is the best burger I have ever had in my life....and the best wings too. Â I have been going to the Piper's Kilt in Eastchester since I was a kid. Then when I moved to the city I started going to the one in Inwood. The owners are the same I guess because the food is identical. Â
I recommend the bacon cheese burger and blue burger...but all the burgers are insane. Â The beer is great too. I can't say enough about Piper's Kilt. Not fancy, not expensive, just amazing food. All the fancy burger places in the city with their fancy meats and unique blends can't touch this place. That is it.
I was in the 'hood yesterday for an afternoon (50 minutes - about as much as I can take) of Haydn performed by our very own Steve M. Â I hadn't been this far uptown since I lived around here, circa 2003.
I just wanted to leave a note saying that the Piper's Kilt, and the Bronx Bomber burger in particular, is still worthy of five stars. Â Say what you will about the Kilt, but I love the place. Â From the dark wood paneling to the old, pre-Dominican migration ladies having soup to the old baseball pictures lining the walls......I love it all.
Doodz, how the hell could I forget to write about my experience at Piper's Kilt?
Now when I think Piper's Kilt, the first thing I think of is Rowdy Roddy Piper, and the kilt he always wore to the ring when wrestling. Â Too bad he has nothing to do with this place, or else I'd be there every day.
We came here last year, after seeing a friend play at the church across the street. When I came up here, I found the church and much to my utter shock and delight, I saw that Piper's Kilt was right across the street. Someone had been trying to force us to go, and I knew that with my persuasive powers I could get people to go there after the performance. I "pull the strings", as they say.
The place is small. Maybe 10-15 tables, at best. There are two sections: the bar on the left side of the building, and the restaurant section is on the right side of the building. And since it was small, we had to wait almost 20 minutes for a table.
Now when people say that the burgers are off da hook, they are on the money. Huge beef patties that are freshly made, with gobs and gobs of swiss cheese and lots of mushrooms. The fries were pretty good, and they hit the spot. But holy shmoly, those 'em good burgers.
Now, would I say that going for these burgers are worth getting on the uptown A train all the way to Inwood? I would say YES, they are. Hello, I do have persuasive powers, remember?
Mmmmm, now this is a burger to remember. Lovely, juicy blue cheese burger. So delicious. Drool and drool again. Magners, check. Bailey's, check. Everything was great, I really can't think of what else to say except damn, that was a really good burger!!
Also, clearly a great place for the some good drunk overheard in NY quotes, like "I am currently limited in my mobility."
I went last Thursday where they were having Karaoke night sponsored by another online networking group, <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2FMeetup.com&s=26b64e7bab324d27aa4b63dff07ddb356faa66945c651d3084df91876495534f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://Meetup.com</a>, not NEARLY as classy or as cool as Yelp ;-)
I went to this place thinking it would be a harsh Irish bar with regulars yelling at each other and cheering on the blonde on the microphone. In reality, it's where all of the white people in the neighborhood hang out. Kind-of a refuge from all of the electro-salsa being pumped though tricked-out ghetto cruisers.
The atmosphere was pleasant, I felt really comfortable there -- considering I was CLEARLY on a date with a guy. I had a Turkey Burger for dinner, and it was decent. The kitchen closes at 11PM, you have time to get a late night snack if you want, and they have a decent selection of beer on tap. I'm a Guinness guy myself.
I've lived in the neighborhood for a little over 2 years now and there is no doubt that whether you're headed into the PK for a mid day meal or a late night round you're going to have a good time. Â
If there is a definition of the Manhattan Irish Pub this is it. Â It's a little awkwardly set up with a divider running down the middle separating the bar from the dining area which only becomes a problem when it's packed and impossible to get to the bar itself or the bathroom for that matter. Â The decor is amazing, much of it having come from another bar in the city when it was going to be torn down, (at least so I was told by the friendly bar staff). Â On top of that every major holiday season is celebrated to the fullest with the most elaborate decoration displays I have ever seen in any establishment.
You won't find a pint for less on this island and while I beg to differ with their sign outside boasting the best burger in all of Manhattan I will admit that the food is good and only moderately overpriced. Â So whether you're looking for your next stop while crawling the streets of Inwood next Saturday night or maybe just to grab a bite to eat Saturday afternoon The PK is always a good choice.
Great atmosphere all around. The bar is a bit cramped because of the divider that splits the place in two. One side, the bar, the other side the dining area. Its has a very rustic used feel to it. As if the place had been used by vikings or something back then and still survived. Service is prompt if a bit dry. Well not all of them are like that, but well yesterday it was that way. The vibe of the the other customers is very cordial and friendly with the warmth of people that know each other, at least in that environment.
Ive had a couple of bar dishes, potato skins, Irish nachos (fries with melted cheese topped with bacon bits [real bacon]). Â Very fresh and tasty. Drinks are always cold, the bears at least. There is karaoke. Since the place is small it was done with a wireless mic that was passed around as your name was called out. The lyrics were displayed on TVs where they would otherwise show sports... like the world cup which we also got to see. Its a good place to come drink and have a quick bite... comfortable enough and with great atmosphere.
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