McCarthy’s Pub
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January
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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1/25/2010 Update:
A brief “specials” update for McCarthy’s Pub (104 Hudson) downtown…
Recession busting Mondays & More!
McCarthy’s Pub has a revised lineup of happy hour specials – including free pizza Mondays! Each happy hour includes $2 Drafts ($2.50 Guinness), 1/2 price martinis, $4 shots (Choc. Cake, Lemondrops, Cherry Bombs), $5 shots of Jameson & Patron. They also have a small kitchen, and sell wings for $0.50 each. Here are the hours:
- Monday: 5-8pm (with FREE Hoboken Pizza)
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 5-8pm
- Thursday: 5-10pm
- Friday & Saturday: 5pm – Midnight
- Sunday: 1-8pm
So if you’re hungry after work today, swing by and have a slice or two!
See previous updates all the way back to construction, after the jump…
11/6/2009 Update:
First impressions
I swung by the other day and had a few cold ones – and think it’s a fairly comfy bar to hang out in. Interior is very well done, and might make an especially good place to get cozy during the cold winter we’re expecting this year – especially with the built in fireplace they have in the back room.
10/29/2009 Update:
McCarthy’s Pub opens tonight
Haven’t had time to get down there this week – but they’re opening tonight. Catch game two of the World Series and enjoy $1 drafts all night. If anyone goes – snap some pics and let us know how you liked it.
9/17/2009 Update:
The Home Stretch
McCarthy’s Pub (104 Hudson) is coming along quite nicely – and they’re finally getting to the finishing touches (such as A/V, furniture, fixtures, etc).
The newest Hoboken pub is expecting to open up in the next two to three weeks. The long and narrow establishment will feature the bar at the very back, with many hi-top tables and bar stools spread throughout the front. EIGHT high definition TV’s will all the sports packages imaginable (minus probably the “mini golf channel”). I spoke with the audio guy because I was concerned about the noise and sound reflection on the brick walls – but he ensured me that they’ve got it covered and are “doing it right.”
Owner Steve Carr (who also owns Hoboken Pizza) is excited to announce that they’ll be serving pizza from said establishment, along with other types of bar food. Almost two years in the making – I can’t wait to give it a try!
8/20/2009 Update:
What’s the Dilly-O?
Not sure how many of you career drunkards are looking forward to a bar directly adjacent to the Hoboken Police Department – but either way – many of you cannot wait for another place to have a few enjoyable beverages, right?
When will they open? September? October? Beyond?
6/3/2009 Update:
While this isn’t much of an update per se (since originally announced baby nine months ago) – here’s what “appears” to be the new McCarthy’s Pub – with a fancy new awning.
However, the interior construction didn’t look much different than four months ago… So – would you attend a bar directly next door to Police Headquarters? Would you be in more trouble, or just feel safer?
1/8/2009 Update:
Back in September, I was wondering if the eventual fate of McCarthy’s Pub had changed (since the sign was removed, etc.)
However, the sign is back, and the website is still live. Here’s a photo of the interior “progress” as of this week:
9/2/2008:
In case you don’t walk around downtown, you might have missed this “coming soon” business, next door to T Thai, and Quizno’s.
McCarthy’s Pub
This is no surprise, as the owners of Hoboken Pizza had been asking about good spots to open up a bar for over a year now!
From the McCarthy’s Pub website:
“McCarthy’s Pub is an Irish Pub with a sports bar feel. McCarthy’s was founded by the owners of Hoboken Pizza and will be a lively and fun environment. McCarthy’s will offer spirits, bar pies from Hoboken Pizza, wings, chicken fingers and other types of finger foods. Our expected grand opening will be around the 2008 holidays.”
Description: Irish Pub with TV’s booze and debauchery
Address: 104 Hudson St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
Website: www.mccarthyshoboken.com
PS, my thoughts about Hoboken Pizza: The best damn plain slice in town. Incredible sauce. It’s just too bad they don’t deliver.
See their “Artists Rendering” of what the exterior of the pub will look like, after the jump…
October 30th 2009 - 10:14:04 |
So I actually went to the opening last night and had a great time. Before going, I didn’t care what kind of place it was as long as they had dollar drafts. The bar was extremely packed and it seemed they didn’t have enough help. Had to wait awhile but didn’t seem to mind after I had my first drink. I totally thought they’d have Coors Light as their draft of choice but was pleasantly surprised when all drafts were just a buck.
Let’s face it.. we live in Hoboken. It’s full of bars and pubs. If you’re complaining this really might not be the town for you. I absolutely love it.
I would totally return to any bar if they had dollar drafts. Can’t we pretend we’re in college still?
In response to emarche who said:
These owners want to take a shot at running their own business – good for them and good luck to them. They’ve got a lot of competition in a tough business environment, but they’re making an effort rather than rotting away at a 9-5 gig in the city. Good for them.
To the rest of you whiners: put up or shut up. If you have a problem with a new business in town, let’s see you pull something better out of your hat. You all talk about your wonderful ideas – let’s see you execute.
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October 30th 2009 - 10:17:21 |
No major beef. Seems like every time I pass by there’s at most 3 people in the bar. Someone can buy Mario’s out and make much more money if they took his license and opened a bar by the waterfront on 14th (if they keep their distance from Lua).
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October 30th 2009 - 10:30:25 |
I was there last night for the game. The overall set up of the bar is not that bad. The size of the bar is deceiving when you walk by outside. It’s fairly open in the front with tables, then narrow by the bar, then opens up again in the back with tables.
The service was good except for the fact they only have one tap in the center of a long bar. With the special on drafts, the two bartenders were competing to pour the beer. I would suggest that they put another tap somewhere on the bar.
I spoke with one of the bartenders last night who told me that the $1 beer special will last for two weeks. The bar is owned by a Hoboken Firefighter. All of his off duty firemen were there last night; I spoke with a couple who were very courteous.
All in all, I say it’s a decent addition. Fix the tap issue and you have a great thing going. Good luck to them!
BTW – between my friend and I who were there from 7 to after the game (sometime after 12), the bill was $20 and that included the pizza ordered from Hoboken Pizza delivered to the bar.
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October 30th 2009 - 10:52:48 |
(sigh) et tu, Brute? Any suggestions as to where to send those irrelevant 3 people? Money, money, money.
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October 31st 2009 - 12:31:10 |
oh how incredibly silly and illogical. by your logic, if i complain about a politician – let’s take, i don’t know, corzine as an example – then i MUST run for office myself.
additionally of course, you don’t realize the incredible irony you put forth. this is an internet bulletin board. it almost inherently is a place where people “bitch.” you can call it a “source of information” or “news” (not sure it exactly meets a Walter Cronkite standard of journalism) but it would quite possibly not exist without people offering their critiques of things.
i don’t need to defend my view that a cookie-cutter place that appeals to 23 year olds sucks. i suppose it doesn’t suck if you are 23 – more power to you – but not everyone is. as you get older you want something a little more sophisticated. that hardly makes you a Hollywood elitest or something.
i don’t want to drink piss Coors Light! lol. i reserve the right to enjoy a few beverages without drinking 14 of them. maybe this place will be more upscale that it might at first blush appear – who knows. but don’t be silly and tell me i need to open up my own business or else not say anything even remotely critical of this one. good day.
In response to emarche who said:
These owners want to take a shot at running their own business – good for them and good luck to them. They’ve got a lot of competition in a tough business environment, but they’re making an effort rather than rotting away at a 9-5 gig in the city. Good for them.
To the rest of you whiners: put up or shut up. If you have a problem with a new business in town, let’s see you pull something better out of your hat. You all talk about your wonderful ideas – let’s see you execute.
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November 7th 2009 - 08:26:38 |
Went there for a few after work on Friday. Very nicely decorated and dollar drafts are a big plus. It’s a tight squeeze by the bar and luckily it wasn’t too crowded but if it was it might get uncomfortable. I’ll go back as long as they continue the dollar draft deal…
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November 9th 2009 - 13:12:40 |
Maybe i’m wrong but i think this will be a bar attracting mostly firefighters and police(off duty of course)….and the ladies that love them.
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November 10th 2009 - 11:13:46 |
I went here for a few drinks last night. It really impressed me. The bartender was friendly, there were good beers on tap, and the TVs were nice. Even though the $1 drafts end on thursday, the prices after that will still be pretty cheap. I will definitely be back.
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January 25th 2010 - 14:43:48 |
McCarthy’s seems like it would be a good place to hang out on a day like today. The back room with the fireplace especially.
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January 25th 2010 - 16:21:30 |
I walked in a few nights ago and they did a great job. Aesthetically the place looks fantastic! I know Hoboken has tons of bars practically giving drinks away right now, but who can beat the crazy drink specials here. They even give you free pizza to soak up your booze on Mondays. It sure beats paying too much for undersized/overcharged Black Bear meals!! For those who haven’t been by it’s worth a visit. My favorite part was the fireplace in the back. I may have other bars that I’m more loyal too, but I certainly will add McCarthy’s to my list of bars I like.
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January 27th 2010 - 10:19:09 |
I went to McCarthy’s with a group of 50 co-workers and friends the other night. First I’ll comment on the good. The bar has a great décor with a long bar set up with plenty of TV’s and great sound system. Basically perfect for watching the big game or kicking back a few after a long day’s work. Unfortunately, that pretty much sums up any positive aspect of the establishment. They advertise free pizza and $2 drafts and half price shots which is great as long as you keep enough beer and liquor in stock. All the taps except the Yuengling were tapped just a couple of hours into the night. Common liquors like Jameson were dried up as well. To make it even worse they only had one bartender working which made getting whatever beer they had left a half-hour affair. Next issue was the pizza, or lack thereof. Two pies came out and that was about it for awhile. TWO pies for 50 people?! And to top it off the pizza was not exactly what you’d call appetizing.
What disappointed me most was the fact that this night was for a great cause, a fund raising event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Many people in our group came out to support the charity but left shortly after since they were unable to flag the sole bartender down for a drink or get any food.
What seemed to be a great opportunity for McCarthy’s to establish a great reputation was completely wasted. The management/owner of this pub needs to reassess their business plan if they plan on surviving in an already saturated Hoboken bar scene. I hope to see this place turnaround soon because it has tons of potential, but for the time being there’s a large group of people who will not be returning anytime soon if at all and won’t be referring McCarthy’s to their friends.
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January 30th 2010 - 13:53:35 |
Popped in Mccarthys last nite for a few. Great drink specials and very friendly bartenders. Nice lookin bar, and I Luv the fireplace tuch in the vip area. I will be def be back..
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