My spouse and I
visited Scallywags for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon in late January 2018. The
pub is open daily from 10:00 am until 4:00 am. We found this bar in Hell’s Kitchen/Midtown
West because we had two hours to wait for our bus to depart the nearby Port
Authority Bus Terminal, and many other establishments in the area did not open
until 11:30 am or later.
A “scallywag” is
a scamp or rascal, although we are not sure what that name has to do with the
bar/restaurant. A long J-shaped bar and adjacent high-top tables occupy the
front of the space, with the main dining area located toward the back and up a
few steps. Large TVs spaced throughout the venue ensure that you can watch your
favorite sporting event (including “football” [soccer], of course!), and some
nights feature live music.
Scallywags serves
Irish and American food. We enjoyed a few rounds of drinks (beers and Bloody Mary’s)
along with our tasty sandwiches, one grilled cheese with bacon and one corned
beef with cole slaw, both accompanied by side orders of fries.
Scallywags is a
valid dining and drinking option near Port Authority, and we will keep it in
mind if a future need presents itself.
