Here it is the middle of February and what seems to be a long winter really has not been. With the weather sometimes in the 60’s it almost feels like, Spring. So while in Manhattan on this beautiful spring like day we decided to walk around. Let’s face it, New York not like any other city in the world filled with tons of things to do, even just walking around makes you feel like you are doing something.
After taking in many sights we had decided to stop and grab something to eat. But like the sights in the city, there are many places to choose from. Were we to grab something from one of the food trucks and continue to trek our way through the city taking in more sights or go sit somewhere for Mexican, a classic Burger, Italian, Portuguese, Thai, Deli, etc. When picking one of those you are sure to frequent an establishment that specializes in that fare.
For instance, never ever go to a diner and order, say Stuffed Flounder. Diner food is breakfast, burgers, fries, great home style cooking, and array of sandwiches to choose from that’s why you go to a diner, for many choices except seafood and a great steak!
Making our way into midtown we had stumbled upon Mulligan’s Pub. Honestly as soon as I had seen it “I knew” that’s where we were going With the menu posted outside we had decided to look it over, what we read was a menu filled with authentic Irish food, right down to the Shepard’s Pie and Irish stew.
What we were not prepared for was, once we got inside it literally was an authentic Irish Pub with the owner, bartender, and servers, all speaking with the Irish brough. This was not your typical pub claiming to be authentic; Mulligan’s is an “Irish Pub” right down to the huge selection of fine ale, Guinness, and wine. I am sure you will find what you’re looking for to accompany that great meal.
Red walls, dark wood accents and bar with old pictures hanging, and the only thing missing here was a crooner in the corner belting out in Irish song. I probably should have asked, and really would not be surprised if that was the case on the weekends.
We had sat in the back, by the table, I am assuming where the family eats. While we were there they were all taking shifts sitting, eating, and conversing at the table beside us like a routine Sunday dinner back at the house. Sitting and listening to them speak with their Irish brough you get this welcoming, homey feeling, and to my surprise I never even heard the traffic or commotion going on outside those doors.
The menu at Mulligan’s is the usual; appetizers, salads, burgers, entrée’s, and sandwiches, with daily specials seven days a week. What is typical to an Irish Pub is also served at Mulligan’s. Shepard’s pie, Irish stew, the classic Reuben, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bangers, & Mash which is Irish Pork Sausage served with mashed potatoes to Fish & Chips and Brisket of Beef.
We had decided on French Onion soup, Shepard’s Pie, the classic Reuben, and The Mulligan’s Burger.
The soup was a traditional French Onion soup, bread at the bottom with melted mozzarella and was very, very good. The Reuben, out of this world! Thinly sliced Corned Beef topped with Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on toasted rye with a side of Onion Rings that were coated in a light batter, fried, and absolutely delicious. The Shepard’s pie, which was a lunch special, was huge and filled with prime beef that was mixed with vegetables, then topped with mashed potatoes and toasted under the broiler for color. As for the Mulligan’s Burger, that got a two thumbs up as soon as it was bitten into, with no words to explain, except the fact that after it was all finished the only thing said was, “that was a great burger” . Big, Juicy and made just right with a side of fries. ohhh!! Nothing here is from a bag, everything hand cut, which makes it even better.
Technology meeting quaint Irish Pub has no effect on Mulligan’s. Equipped with televisions so you can watch your favorite game or games does not take away the atmosphere of this landmark restaurant. Kitchen is open late, and keep in mind they do cater on-site large and small affairs.
With that being said, if you are looking for an Authentic Irish Pub in the middle of Manhattan, Mulligan’s Pub is the place to go!
Mulligan’s Pub
267 Madison Ave @ 39th Street
New York, NY
212 286-0207
www.mulligansnyc.com
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