George Keeley

George Keeley’s is one of my favorite bars on the UWS. A GREAT beer selection, relaxed atmosphere, and some truly tasty bar food.
The curry fries are saucy, curried goodness in a basket. Just get them if that sounds remotely appetizing to you. You won’t be disappointed. The truffle fries are crisp and flavorful.
The wings are above average. Sometimes they will let you split the sauces and sometimes not. I think it just depends on the waiter you get and how lazy the cooks are feeling that day. When I can, I usually get half hot and half honey garlic.
So let’s talk about the burgers. If you’re looking for something spicy, go for the Diablo Burger. Its spicy jalapeño relish and chipotle aioli provide a nice kick. If you’re in the mood for something a little different, get The Melt. It might be my favorite burger at GK.

Very nice beer selection, the TV screens to show you what’s left is also pretty cool. The seating is fairly limited, mostly bar stools and a few high tables, but the selection makes up for that fact. Plus the garlic fries and burger options.

Great beer selection and a cozy place to watch sports or hang out with friends. The servers were quick and attentive, always making sure to keep our glasses full. My group tried the appetizer sample basket and it was a ton of food for the price. Great little place, hoping to return soon!

Wonderful beer selection that is always up to date. The service was quick and friendly. There are plenty of TVs to catch games on. We split the basket for the table and it was good. The portions are generous. The mac and cheese looks awesome. I will try that next time.

GET THE GARLIC FRIES AND THE ORIGINAL SIN HARD CIDER ON TAP. My friend and I were waiting for a table at another restaurant and walked here to kill some time and we’re so thankful we did. The garlic fries were delicious and the cider on tap was crisp and refreshing! Service was slow and the bar wasn’t even busy. It was interesting that they had a tv screen with the list of the drink they had on tap and the levels of liquid in each keg. They even had information regarding what keg was going to be opened next!

I had the worst time there. The bouncer was the rudest guy ever. I politely asked him if he could close the door because I was cold, he not only ignored me at the time but came back and shouted at me for requesting to close the door. Terrible place.

quality bar, they have an elaborate system for the pricing of the beer but it works and the burger and fries was stellar. we got table service and it was fast and efficient, never ran dry of beer… also a massive variety of craft beers from all over the usa… only one toilet for the gents which i never get… but worth a visit.

This is an excellent bar for connoisseurs of craft beer. A others have noted, it is similar to the Pony Bar, which I also really like, though this bar has more televisions and seems to try a little more to be a sports bar.
I had an excellent oatmeal stout, the kind of beer that is difficult to find at most bars.
The service was very good, and in the late afternoon on a Saturday it was somewhat crowded but I could still find a seat at the bar.
It was maybe a little too noisy for my tastes. It looks like it’s a real popular place, and the crowd seemed a little on the young side.
They have several screens of good high definition quality playing different games. While I was there college football games were on the different screens. If you want to watch a game, this would be a decent place to go.
The beers are posted in an electronic sign behind the bar that lets you know how much of each beer remains in the cask. That’s a nice feature. There were about 20
or so craft beers listed on this sign. The sign gives you all the information you need, like ABV and the pouring size.

While Im sure most of the reviews youll read about this place pertain to their extensive craft beer offerings, Ill state that mine is strictly food related.
I only gave it 3 stars based on the great service I received and the fact that I loved the sports bar atmosphere. I think literally every football game that couldve been on was being shown. The Jets and Patriots fans really livened the place up.
Now about the food. Should I return (which I will to try the beers), I have to say that I was disappointed. My burger was just blah, bacon was cooked medium well and they put enough lettuce on it to allow me to make a side salad. I didnt really have anything noteworthy taste-​wise that would make me want to return for another. Another downer was the way they cooked the fries. They wee shoe string style but were fried to a crisp almost burnt texture. Ive never been a fan of crunchy fries… crisp yes, but these were tough little potato chips. I didnt taste it so I wont bother including what my company said about the chicken sandwich but lets just say I will not order it when I return.
All in all, I acknowledge that the food isnt what draws people here but you do want to eat something that tastes good while downing those beers dont you???

4.5 stars. Simply put, this is a craft beer haven disguised as a sports bar. Don’t get me wrong — it’s my favorite place to watch big games on the UWS. But that’s largely because of what’s on tap on any given day. Whoever you are, Mr. Keeley, you done good.
Space first. This place isn’t particularly big, so it gets crowded FAST. I don’t even bother trying to come here on Sundays during football season. There’s nothing particularly remarkable about the layout/​décor here — that said, I might be completely unaware of my surroundings due to excessive excitement about the draft list.
Beer. Brews. Brewskis. Suds (that last one I just looked up, felt like I needed a fourth). Like Pony Bar, George Keeley’s displays its draft list electronically, its heavenly glow lighting up the dimly-​lit establishment. When I came here last night, there were 23 beers on tap. 23! They’ve got a good mix of international and domestic beers, though I’d say the menu typically favors the latter. Props for supporting the local breweries! Last night, they were doing some sort of pumpkin event, so they had upwards of five different pumpkin beers on tap. Not only that, they were serving these beers… IN PUMPKINS. Sadly they ran out by the time we got there, but watching people imbibe via pumpkin was a ridiculous and awesome experience. Of the beers I’ve tried here, my favorite was the «Of Love & Regret» by Stillwater Artisanal. Rich, complex, notes of lavender and chamomile (apparently), absolutely glorious. Shout out to the bartender last night for the recommendation. Like all good craft beer bars, they’ll give you a taste of whatever you’d like here — so don’t be shy in asking!
One more note about the beer that deserves its own paragraph. What differentiates George Keeley from Pony Bar (I find the two very similar) is the simple yet brilliant feature of displaying how much is left of each beer on tap. I’m not sure how much this actually influences a patron’s decision, but I happen to think its a great idea. Some of my favorite craft beer spots will disappoint me at times with the unfortunate news that they’ve run out of the beer I just ordered. At Keeley’s you won’t run into the conundrum.
While the food here is not nearly as impressive as the beer selection, it’s still quite good. If your company doesn’t care about bad breath, give the Everything Bagel fries a try. Everything bagel seasoning is delicious. Fries are delicious. Why not? Other things I’ve tried (pictured): the Fish Tacos (grilled haddock and jalepeno slaw w/​chipotle mayo) and the Nachos (all your typical fixings — we swapped the chili out for chicken, but in retrospect I think I would’ve been very happy sticking with chili). Both decent. If I had to choose one over the other, I’d probably opt for the nachos.
Beer: A+. Food: B+. Service: B– (This past visit, our waitress gave us some serious attitude initially but she lightened up as the night went on — or maybe we just could tolerate her more after a few beers — one or the other. Jokes aside, I do think it was the former). No question, this is one of the best bars on the Upper West Side.

Great beer selection. Love the Untapped and foursquare live screen.
Gotta say Beatrice was spot on with great recommendations, really knew her stuff.

One of my new favorite spots in NYC. Awesome vibe and service with a terrific (and fresh) beer selection. Food is excellent. Try the curry fries. Orgasmic-​ly delicious!

I wouldn’t consider it a true dive bar, compared to places up the road like Tap a Keg or down in midtown like Rudy’s.
That being said, it’s pretty nice. No complaints. Just busy enough to be fun, but not overwhelming or overwhelmed. Lively beer selection. Pleasant service. I’ll be back, but wouldn’t go out of my way to go.

Whoever this George Keeley is, he has an impressive taste in beer because his tap selection is top notch. Having both Grimm and Evil Twin on tap? Hell yeah! His website is also really nice in sharing with you how much beer of each type he has left on tap so you know if this place has what you’re looking for. Both of these are A+ in my book.
The only issue is that when we tried to order the moody tongue lemon saison and the TV screen showed that it should still have an abundant amount left, the bartender told us it was kicked. Something you should look into regarding the accuracy of your systems.
Other than that, the bartender was super friendly who always served us with a smile and a thank you. I didn’t get a chance to try any food but the craft drafts will keep me coming back when I’m in the area.

This bar looked inviting so we headed in around 1 am on a Friday night. The coolest thing about this bar was how they displayed their draft beers. They had large television screens indicating every beer that was on tap, their ABV, style and a picture of a keg showing how much left there was. Cool concept, although, I don’t really care how much is left in a keg, if it’s kicked it’s kicked. Not sure if this method is to get people to drink faster because they see that the beer they’ve been drinking all night is about to be kicked. The screen changed every 10 seconds or so because there were too many draft beers to have them all displayed on the screen at one time. That was a tad annoying because I needed more than 10 seconds to check out each screen. They had beer menus on the tables with a list of bottles but they had bottles that weren’t on this list too so it was a bit of a guessing game. It took a little bit longer than it should have to grab one of the bartenders attention to order a beer. There were three people back there and I had to stand there for some time, plus the bar wasn’t busy. When we were helped, however, the bartender was really nice. Didn’t charge us for a club soda which was nice change from the previous bar that charged us $ 5. There were tables alongside the wall and then high top bars with stools in front of the windows at the front. The windows were open and the night was beautiful. It was the best compromise for not having outdoor seating. 5 minutes into enjoying a beer in the window, the bouncer came over and told us he needed to close the windows because they were receiving noise complaints. Seriously??? In the city that never sleeps?! What the heck is that about? It’s NYC for goodness sakes and the bar was as tame as mellow as could be. We finished our beer and left. It was an alright place, not one I would run back to.

One of my favorite bars on the UWS. Amazing beer selection, free popcorn, friendly bartenders, and plenty of seats. Definitely a great place for craft beer enthusiasts, but their descriptions can help anyone not familiar with some of the more unusual brews, and their bartenders are definitely ready to give some suggestions if you need it. They have a pretty extensive food menu that I haven’t tried yet, but it looks pretty good. Just an all-​around solid bar to spend a few hours in.

When you’re looking for the next sports bar and Gin Mill and Jake’s are far too crowded & you’ve gotten too old, you’ll want to head down to George Keeley’s. The bar’s a bit cozier & more ‘mature’ than the rest in the neighborhood, but this makes it easier to keep your eye on the game and make sure you don’t have college kids hitting on you.

Looks like your standard UWS bar. Good beer selection that rotates on flat screens. It seems to me this is the better beer bar in the area with respect to selection. They let you have a taste of the beer you want to choose if you are unfamiliar. The bartenders are also knowledgeable about beers and will help you choose something that is similar to what you are looking for. Well priced.
Oh! And they have complimentary popcorn you can snack on while you contemplate your next beer selection. You can help yourself from the little popcorn machine on the side of the bar.

Our group of 4 stopped in on Saturday around 6pm, led by my desire for a burger and my bro-in-law’s recommendation of beer. We were able to grab a table right away and service was quick!
I had a doppelbock, which was great, and a breakfast burger (egg and bacon) add lettuce and tomato cooked medium. Really enjoyable pub burger. The fries were good, too.
My wife had the veggie quesadilla, which she enjoyed. The other orders were fish tacos and a veggie wrap. Everyone was pleased with their food.
Service was good and the background music was great. Of course the beer selection if above average, which you can track on their website. The beer club also looks enticing if you can make the commitment!

Pretty low-​key neighborhood bar. Good, solid middle ground — not a fancy place but not a dive watering hole either.
It’s clean, spacious, with long bar area and several tables — but be warned, it fills up rather quickly, and get loud and crowded.
Still, if you manage to snatch a comfy bar stool, it is a good place to simply get drinks, chow a sandwich and tater tots, and enjoy time with friends.
The jukebox is pretty awesome. Almost all songs are 2 credits, which is $ 1. Sweeeeeet!
Way to get lost in your favorite tunes!
Bartender was nicest ever, helpful with choices and quick.