The Brazen Tavern

Popped in yesterday for a very late lunch. The bartender Adam was a pleasure. Incredibly attentive, he recommended I get the wings which were amazing. The place also seemed clean and well kept. If you are in the area definitely check this spot out!

Terrible! Not sure I understand why this place has anyone here. Came here for one reason: shepherds pie - haven't had it in forever so being in NYC I figured I should be able to have a top notch one. This was not to be the case however. Lets start with the service: minus 5 stars here: Pathetic - the waitress showed up after a long while - easily 5 minutes - took the drinks order then left - came back with them and then took my better half's food order and walked away - spent at least 5 minutes talking to the hostess and was about to walk past me almost not noticing I was actively working at flagging her down. Back to what I had gone there for: Shepherds pie - first off the mashed on top was unequivocally from powdered potatoes the filling was also substandard - some sort of meat that was just edible and the steak sauce - which should have been HP was who knows what. Another 1 star for this - Mindy's salad was adequate so let's be generous and give them 2 stars for that - in total they are a minus 2 star shop. Don't waste your time nor hard earned money on this circus - better places are around for sure! This is NYC after all!

If you want a woodsy, classic sports bar feel - this has that atmosphere. We made a reservation & got seated immediately, but overall service was spotty/a bit lacking/slow. This is located very near theaters & other attractions, so it's handily located - but if you're in a time crunch or need to make a show, request checks early. The food was decent, just a bit overpriced for tavern fare. I might recommend this spot more for drinks & watching sports.

Was craving a Baja style fish taco so I ordered their rendition! Each was made with a corn tortilla, crispy cod, cilantro, house made slaw + a light drizzle of chipotle mayo. the thinly cut slaw definitely had tangy, interesting zest to it which I loved. I also appreciated that they went lighter on the sauce. Great char on the tortillas. Looooove that they use cod as it's really the only way to go with this style. 3 tacos for about $20 isn't unheard of these days so I think all the components and size are worth it. It came with a wedge of lemon, though -- should come with lime! Menu is full of variety; huge appetizer and salad section, sandwiches and flatbreads, larger entrees, and desserts.

I was organizing a happy hour for our entire school staff, and Brazen Tavern turned out to be the perfect choice! Given our large group, we needed a venue that could accommodate us, and this place exceeded expectations. A lot of our team had been here before and loved it, so it was an easy decision.The service was fantastic--attentive and friendly. The staff made sure everyone had enough drinks, and they offered the option to order food, which was great. Payment was smooth, with no hassle, and the manager was incredibly helpful in ensuring everything went smoothly from start to finish. If you're looking for a spot to host a big event without breaking the bank, Brazen Tavern is a great option. The space is ideal for larger groups, and the affordability makes it even better. We had a great time, and I'd definitely recommend it to other organizations looking for a fun, budget-friendly venue. We'll likely be back!

We had drinks here from the recommendation of the concierge at the Intercontinental Hotel. We had gone to two different bars in the area but were all crowded. The hostess was the nicest at the Brazen Tavern. Even though the bar was packed, they let us stand up and enjoy our cocktails. The bartender was also super nice.

Love this place! Service is very friendly and overly accommodating. Came in on a Monday afternoon to watch the baseball playoffs. The bartender was very accommodating and gave me the choice of closed captions or not. Found the back room with the comfiest leather couch ever! Took a crane to get me back on my feet, but I could have spent the night here. Had a Laganitas IPA which was delicious! Would not hesitate to come back again.

I stopped in here after dinner for a few drinks before heading back to my hotel for the night. There were a few open seats at the bar, as soon as I sat down the bartender came over and greeted me. He was efficient and personable, overall a good bartender that told me I chose a good spot. There seemed to be several regulars in the bar which was good, I had enough of tourists (even though I was one) for the day. It also tells me that this place must do some things right. I didn't order food but did look over the menu, the traditional bar fare you'd expect, burgers, nachos, etc. with the obligatory Irish additions (per the name). The environment was exactly what I like. The lighting was perfect, not too bright but I could see, there was background music that allowed you to have a conversation with someone and not feel like your every word was heard. I'll definitely return and order some food. But even just stopping in for a few drinks, I recommend!

Best Shepard's pie of my life. Literally dreamt about the flavor and came home desperate to re-create it (don't have it sorted yet, but paprika seems to be a must.) If you don't have the patience to fiddle with it yourself, step in and try it for yourself. The ambiance wasn't particularly cohesive or breathtaking, but it was warm and inviting, not unlike the staff, who were patient and pleasant to this tired tourist. If you're looking for a lovely, warm, reasonably priced meal, I'd certainly recommend.

Amazing food and service Kyra was an absolute queen. She was the only one working but we didn't wait a second. Great music and vibes too.