Dempsey's Pub

61 2nd Ave.
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now Bar Monto

Later here: The Gray Mare (licensed 2024).

Checked October 15, 2026.

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Overview

Solid Irish pub. Never too crowded, rarely empty - a good place for conversing with friends over an excellent pint of Guinness.

History

Never too crowded, rarely empty, finally closed

Our listing called Dempsey's a solid Irish pub, never too crowded and rarely empty, and a good place for a conversation over an excellent pint of Guinness. It closed in 2016 after a 24-year run¹. The Gray Mare took its place and closed in March 2026¹, and Bar Monto now has 61 Second Avenue, open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays^{2, 3}.

Sources

Researched October 2026.

What's nearby

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The Boiler Room under 0.1 mi Moved to 45 Second Ave.
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The Cock 0.1 mi Moved to 93 Second Ave.
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