Houndstooth Pub
“Ive been to most if the sports bars around Penn Station, but this one is a little classier and definitely more attentive.”
“Great pre-game or post game spot for MSG, your not over run or packed in with fans.”
“The sandwich was amazing (I am not a fan of Mayo and this sandwich had very little) but the Sweet Potato Fries made the meal.”
Houndstooth Pub
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Popped in here yesterday afternoon because I needed to kill time some before a 2:30pm appointment. Thought I would grab something small to munch on while waiting. I wasn't going to drink anything alcohol-related before said appointment and instead asked for a glass of water as I perused their food menu.
When the bartender asked me what I would be drinking I said just water would be fine and when he asked if I'd be ordering food I said I was killing some time and still looking at the menu for what I would get to eat – unless you have selective hearing, this implies that I am planning on ordering food…his response was, "that's not was the bar is for". Yeahhhh…okie, I decided to hop on out of there grateful that the bartender was rude *before* I spent money there rather than after.
This is a craptacular bar in a rather craptacular neighborhood. I should have known better with so many negative to lackluster reviews. I'll never be back.
"Gonna skip this place"
I visited Houndstooth Pub to catch up with some friends. With its proximity to the arm-pit of NYC (aka Penn Station), it is a great location to meet up with friends from out of town. I will say that the service was annoying and the food was not that great.
We will start with the service: It seems that the waiters were extremely pushy in getting me to order food. I was the first to arrive to meet my group and I wanted to wait until they (or another person, at least) arrived before ordering food. This seemed a little weird to me because the bar had just opened, so it was not like anyone was waiting for a table. However, I did order a beer. *I don't mind drinking in the absence of company.* I think the waiter asked me on THREE separate occasions if I wanted food, while I waited for my friends to arrive. When we finally ordered food and drinks (especially drinks), we had to asked the staff a couple of times remove the empty plates and glasses. I thought it was common sense that if you bring a new round of drinks then you should take the used glasses.
Ok, the food was mediocre at best. I was really excited for the seafood bisque BEFORE I put the spoon in my mouth. It was the grossest seafood bisque that I have ever tasted and there was not much seafood in the bisque. I will say that the appetizers are decent and there was an aggressive (in a good way) happy hour special.
I would only recommend this place if you are meeting friends for drinks or BEFORE going to another restaurant.
Visited this place during rush hour because a friend was in town and it was nearby. Nice open space, well lit. I ordered the Black Angus burger and steak fries. Although fries and burger wasn't seasoned at all, the burger was perfectly cooked medium. Beer selection wasn't that wide but a nice selection of Bourbon. Bartenders aren't engaging at all, but I guess that's typical for Midtown. Pretty average experience, not sure if I'll be back.
Stopped in here the other night after an event at Madison Square Garden. The hubby and I grabbed seats at the bar to watch part of the March Madness games on the TV before heading home. Bartenders were friendly. Some craft beers on tap and a decent selection of wine by the glass. The food looked good, but we didn't have any.
This is your typical midtown pub–it has a few good taps, some decent bites and plasma TVs showing sports. The service seemed particular surly on our recent (un)happy hour visit, with bartenders who had no sense of humor. Not the sort of place you'd go out of your way for (or, given the density of restaurants and bars in NYC, even go a block or two for), but if you happen past and want a drink or bite, you could do worse.
Decent pub with a nice Happy Hour + unique cocktail selections to choose from. Came here unexpectedly and though we surely weren't disappointed, we weren't blown away either. Would come back here again in the future no doubt.
It's Saint Patrick's Day!!!! They don't have special drinks for the day but they have special menu and the foods always good. It's packed but there's more seating downstairs. I highly recommend this place in the garment district especially if your a bridge and tunnel garmento.
My sweet beautiful gal Sheila J. hit the nail on the head! This area is one of the culinary armpits of NYC. In light of that, HP is a God-send for those without dietary restriction.
Really good wings, damned fine and HUGE burger (one of the better I've had in the city), solid steak fries, good chicken pot pie, strong pour on the drinks, some great/some okay service, ample seating (with outlets by some tables).
Right on the precipice of being overpriced. But I don't particularly mind, since they have a lock in the area, serve up good grub, offer hearty portions, and don't skimp on their pours.
I'd even venture to say they're worth the four block hike from Penn Station if you have time before your train, and want more solid fare.
I'll be back!