We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
View all details
meals, features, about
Travel safe during COVID-19
Visit our Travel Safe hub to see how we're helping you make more informed travel decisions during COVID-19.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
  • Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
  • Socially distanced dining tables
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Tables disinfected between guests
Read more
Updated 03/04/21 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 03/04/21 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Reviews (1,150)
We perform checks on reviews
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Filter reviews
1,058 results
Traveller rating
718
220
82
12
26
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
Traveller rating
718
220
82
12
26
Show reviews that mention
All reviews fish and chips irish pub new york great atmosphere broadway show nyc bite
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 3 days ago

The old gentleman at the door, was so disrespectful and not professional It was a Sunday night ST Patrick's day weekend, he didn’t let me i. With my friends cause they were Iris and I was not I couldn’t believe it He is at the...door and his job it’s to make sure everything it’s ok not to be a disrespectful man at the door He is and african american old man with grey hairMore

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Visited NYC to celebrate my 21st birthday with my family & OMG this bar made my birthday the best ever! Fantastic atmosphere, amazing staff and even better beer! Couldn’t recommend enough, i will 100% be back. Don’t miss out on an enjoyable evening in this...bar, which also sells cracking food! All the best to them :)More

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 12 February 2023 via mobile

The blond hair women behind the bar is so rude, In conversation walking off! Cocktails and vibes amazing but she really spoilt it!

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 16 December 2022 via mobile

Scam alert, please don't let them to hold your credit card they thought I'm turist i left my card for the open tab & they took the information & used after 2 hours to buy stuff from best buy. Trash

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 3 December 2022 via mobile

WOW! What service and amazing spot! We had the best item at this pub. The staff, service and ambience was so good. The DJ was outstanding. A young crowed who knows all the lyrics to the 80’s and 90’s songs. The service was 10/10. So...many ppl stopped by to see if our Sri is needed to be replenished and asked by a few ppl how our food was. If I’m NYC check this place out!!More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 23 November 2022 via mobile

Visited here for lunch during our trip to New York and was nothing short of horrified over the food prices at this pub… ordered a portion of chicken tenders expecting at least some fries to come with it but what came was 3 chicken tenders...and some leaves… $19!!! And an extra $10 if you wanted fries… I wouldn’t mind paying money for nice food but the tenders were bland. The 2 stars is for the staff as the Irish girl was lovely… but there are much nicer places to eat in New York City, avoid!More

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 16 November 2022 via mobile

We had the most amazing time at this place. The food was incredible. The drinks were great quality. The atmosphere was brilliant. Our server was perfect, the best we had the whole time we were in New York, she was so attentive and friendly (sorry...we didn’t get your name, a red headed girl - 11/16/22 around 7pm). Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 15 November 2022 via mobile

Always staring at girls with short skirts and hating on cute boys kicking them out for no reason make stuff up like they don’t buy drinks

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 25 October 2022 via mobile

Average food and service , can only imagine reviews are so good as food are taking part in the bottomless brunch and might be good value Very expensive for 3 mini sliders , a portion of fries and curry sauce and a veggie burrito was...about $80 and service with a smile it was not , waitress was pleasant can’t understand the reviews for this place , maybe was an off nightMore

Date of visit: October 2022
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 29 September 2022 via mobile

Went into the mean fiddler on recommendation and it did not disappoint the atmosphere the music the decor the staff all made for a really great experience in New York. Aisling a really nice young girl from Galway was so polite and helpful drinks where...reasonably priced the bar was really clean and the food was amazing . Also if you like they sell packets of Tayto crisps for a little taste of Ireland. If you are looking for a good bar with great food I’d recommend the Mean Fiddler very muchMore

Date of visit: September 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 17 September 2022 via mobile

We had a blast at The Mean Fiddler! We had Louisa as a host and she was brilliant. The food was banging, drinks were flowing and the service was incredible. Can’t recommend this enough, tunes were banging as well. Thank you Louisa from your Scottish...gals, we love you so much.More

Date of visit: September 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 17 September 2022 via mobile

The Fish and Chips was excellent. Of course it was even better with a cold Guinness draft. We ate outside in the covered dining area. We thought it was more quiet and allowed for better conversation. Our server Sara did a very nice job as...our server too!More

Date of visit: September 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 6 September 2022 via mobile

Stood outside and waited with my friend for an hour as she was waiting to get picked up. Got denied access because “I was outside waiting”, bouncers were super rude. Laughed at my friend and I, don’t recommend coming here, music is good but bouncers...are mid.More

Date of visit: September 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 4 September 2022

Only 21 allowed inside establishment which we did not know until we arrived to our reservation. Sat out on street covered area which was fine. Food choices were spins on basic pub food - found it to be fun, different and interesting. Food very good,...and we had a great server.More

Date of visit: August 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 9 July 2022 via mobile

Food was excellent. Service was very attentive and quick. Drinks were good amd prices seem reasonable. Atmosphere is expected from an Irish pub

Date of visit: July 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Econo Lodge Times Square
1,491 reviews
.07 km away
The Gallivant Times Square
3,301 reviews
.07 km away
Econolodge
6 reviews
.07 km away
Paramount Hotel Times Square
1,835 reviews
.09 km away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Trattoria Trecolori
2,804 reviews
.04 km away
An’nam
299 reviews
.08 km away
La Masseria
1,973 reviews
.09 km away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
113 reviews
.02 km away
Barrymore Theatre
184 reviews
.09 km away
Longacre Theatre
167 reviews
.10 km away
Sony Hall
41 reviews
.08 km away
Questions & Answers
Get quick answers from The Mean Fiddler staff and past visitors.
Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page.
Submit
Posting guidelines
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

THE MEAN FIDDLER, New York City - Midtown - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about The Mean Fiddler

Yes, The Mean Fiddler offers takeaway services.

Yes, The Mean Fiddler is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

The Mean Fiddler is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5