Bartley Dunnes
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Bartley Dunnes is a straightforward Irish pub in Midtown that serves burgers, fish and chips, and Guinness until 4 AM on weekends. The extended hours and walk-in policy make it practical for late-night theatergoers, though the menu lacks ambition. Book this for convenience and flexible timing, not for memorable food.
About Bartley Dunnes
Bartley Dunnes is a casual New York City venue with notably late posted hours. Hours run from noon to 2 AM on Monday and Tuesday, noon to 3 AM on Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30 AM to 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 AM to 2 AM on Sunday. Use it as a straightforward option when the priority is timing and a casual dress code rather than a highly documented dining program.
The schedule is the clearest practical strength: Bartley Dunnes stays open late every night, with the latest closing times on Friday and Saturday. Specific details about cuisine, dishes, bar seating, reservations, pricing, and service format are not available, so plan around the basics: New York City location, casual dress, and extended daily hours. For another New York City option, Brooklyn Diner USA may be worth comparing as you plan; Iris Aegean, La Esquina, and Maze by Gordon Ramsay at The London are other named venues to consider separately, depending on what kind of outing you want.
When It Makes Sense
Bartley Dunnes makes the most sense when your schedule is the deciding factor. The hours cover late evenings across the week and stretch to 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, which can be useful when many other plans in New York City have already ended. The dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan around formal attire.
If you are comparing options across New York City restaurants, Bartley Dunnes stands out for its strong hours. Details such as specific menu items, service style, seating layout, reservations, prices, and crowd profile are not available.
The Practical Reality
Bartley Dunnes is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and its posted hours are late. It opens at 12 PM Monday through Thursday, at 10:30 AM Friday through Sunday, closes at 2 AM on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday, closes at 3 AM on Wednesday and Thursday, and closes at 4 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Booking policies, group capacity, kitchen hours, seating types, and takeout or delivery details are not available, so avoid relying on assumptions for time-sensitive plans. If you are staying near New York City hotels or mapping New York City bars, Bartley Dunnes offers a casual dress code and a late daily schedule.
Planning details
- Location
- 160 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bartleydunnesnyc.com
- Phone
- +16467719214
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bartley Dunnes sits squarely in Midtown’s pragmatic hospitality lane: not a destination temple for tasting menus, but a neighborhood fixture that reads its room. Its West 54th address places it among some of the city’s most scrutinized kitchens, so expectations for solid food and service are high. The room caters to a mixed crowd—business travelers, industry workers and local residents—so the tone is reliably unflashy and comfortable rather than ostentatious. The result is a classic, approachable spot that leans casual and relaxed while still operating with the polish you’d expect in this part of the city.
Best For
Bartley Dunnes fits naturally into the city’s power-lunch and after-work rhythms: lunches for office crowds, dinners for travelers and theatergoers, and group evenings for colleagues or friends. Its Midtown location—close to offices, hotels, and cultural institutions—makes it a convenient pick for business travelers and industry dinners, and the menu and atmosphere are built to accommodate shared plates and social nights rather than formal tasting-menu service. If you’re in the neighborhood for work, a show, or a casual night out, the restaurant functions as a reliable, comfortable hub.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that define the menu’s playful, sharable spirit: Pork Belly Baos, Disco Tater Tots, Bar Nachos and the Salt Bae Cafe offering. These items read as snackable and communal, so consider ordering a mix to share across the table—ideal for groups or an informal after-work outing. Given the venue’s position in a power-lunch/after-work corridor, pacing your order between small plates and heartier offerings lets the table sample a range of flavors without committing to a single entrée.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moody lighting with playful art, vibrant disco atmosphere, and eclectic bordello-style decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pork Belly Baos
- Disco Tater Tots
- Salt Bae Cafe
- Bar Nachos
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 160 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Esquina, Mexican, Mexican
- Iris Aegean, Notable alternative
- Maze by Gordon Ramsay at The London, Notable alternative
- La Esquina, Notable alternative
- Brooklyn Diner USA, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against its Midtown peers, Bartley Dunnes trades on accessibility rather than culinary ambition. Brooklyn Diner USA delivers bigger portions and livelier service in a similar price range, with a more robust American menu that includes pastrami and matzo ball soup alongside burgers. Maze by Gordon Ramsay at The London operates at a higher tier entirely, Michelin recognition, tasting menus, and a wine program that justifies the $$$$ price tag, but requires advance reservations and formal dress. For Mediterranean flavors, Iris Aegean offers Greek-inspired cooking with better ingredient sourcing, though it closes earlier and doesn't accommodate walk-ins as easily.
The value proposition here is timing and ease of booking. Bartley Dunnes stays open later than most Midtown restaurants, making it the fallback when La Esquina or other downtown options have closed for the night. If you're prioritizing food quality over convenience, skip this and book Brooklyn Diner USA for American comfort food or Maze for a special-occasion meal. If you're exploring broader New York City restaurants, neighborhoods outside Midtown, the Lower East Side, Williamsburg, and the West Village, deliver better value and more creative menus at comparable price points.
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Compare Bartley Dunnes
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartley Dunnes | New York City | , | No published awards |
| La Esquina | Manhattan | Mexican | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1892025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #4992024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1712024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5022023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #121 |
| Iris Aegean | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Maze by Gordon Ramsay at The London | New York City | , | No published awards |
| La Esquina | New York City | , | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1892025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #4992024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1712024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5022023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #121 |
| Brooklyn Diner USA | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bartley Dunnes good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details such as seating layout, counter availability, and service format are not available. Bartley Dunnes is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and keeps late hours every day, including until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Can I eat at the bar at Bartley Dunnes?
What should I wear to Bartley Dunnes?
The dress code is casual. Specific location details beyond New York City are not available.
Can Bartley Dunnes accommodate groups?
Group capacity and seating arrangements are not available. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly with Bartley Dunnes before you go, especially for late-night timing.
How far ahead should I book Bartley Dunnes?
Reservation requirements and booking policies are not available. Bartley Dunnes has a casual dress code and the following posted hours: Monday and Tuesday 12 PM–2 AM, Wednesday and Thursday 12 PM–3 AM, Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM–4 AM, and Sunday 10:30 AM–2 AM.
