Molly's Pub

About Molly's Pub

FAILTE (pronounced “falcha”) means “welcome” in Gaelic, and that’s exactly what Pete and John want you to feel when you step into Molly’s. Established in 1960, Molly’s is one of New York’s most traditional Irish bars, complete with sawdust on the floor and a cozy log-burning fireplace. Known for hearty favorites like Shepherd’s Pie, hamburgers, and steaks—all at reasonable prices—Molly’s has long been a beloved spot for locals and a must-visit for newcomers. Located at 287 Third Avenue, Molly’s Pub and Restaurant Shebeen has a rich history dating back to 1895 when it first opened as a bar (the original name is lost to time). During Prohibition, it operated as a grocery store, but after alcohol was legalized again in the mid-1930s, it returned to being a bar. The building’s three upper floors served as a rooming house for transient workers. The bar itself is built from Honduran mahogany, and the original wood-burning fireplace still stands today. In 1964, the Purfield family from Dublin and Galway bought the place, had Stanley Franks redesign it in the Tudor style that you see now, and named it Molly Malone’s after the famous Irish folk song. Then in 1991, Peter O’Connell from County Meath took over and renamed it Molly’s Shebeen—a nod to the term for an illegal drinking spot. Four years later, John Ronaghan from County Monaghan joined Peter, and together they continue to run Molly’s, offering traditional Irish and American pub food to their loyal and much-loved Gramercy neighborhood customers.

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