Swift Hibernian Lounge NY 10003

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Shar Egan

Cute bar with an incredible cocktail list. The Irish Breakfast Martini and Bramble Cocktail were both incredible and very fun! My friends and I sat in the back room, which is cozy place to spend a Friday evening

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Omar Echeverri

This bar has all the makings of a memorable night out. The vibe was lively, the beer selection was notably extensive, and the wall art added character to the space. For the better part of the evening, we were having a genuinely good time at what seemed like a solid, above-average bar. What truly disappointed me, however, was our interaction with the main server at the end of the night. Without asking, he brought us a single check for our group of five, totaling $328. When we asked if gratuity was included, he said no—but when we looked closely, the actual bill was around $285. He was attempting to charge us double the tip. We then requested separate, itemized checks for our party (two couples paying separately, plus one individual). The server became visibly annoyed, literally snapping his hands on the table in frustration. He initially divided the check into three equal parts, which wasn’t what we’d asked for. When I insisted he itemize it properly and asked him to stop complaining, we discovered he’d also added an extra beer we never ordered. To make matters worse, he turned to his assistant—a Spanish-speaking server who had been professional and friendly throughout—and made a joke about us in front of us, seemingly trying to provoke a reaction. It’s unfortunate that one employee can completely undermine what should have been a great experience. The assistant server was excellent throughout, and if we’d only dealt with him, this would be a very different review. The main server’s dishonesty and hostility were completely unacceptable, and management should address this before it costs them more business.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ In one of the photos you can see the server when he was closing our check.

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Aideen C. O'Hara

If I could I leave a zero I would. It was my first time visiting this bar after hearing so many great recommendations from friends, but unfortunately I will never return. About 15 minutes after arriving, I went to the bar to order a drink. I was greeted by a bartender named Anya with “what do you want” in the rudest tone. I ordered a tequila pineapple and watched her pour it. She placed the drink and the card machine on the bar. I turned briefly to ask my friends if they wanted anything, and when I turned back my drink was gone — but the card machine was still there. When I asked about it, she told me I had to pay for the drink. I explained that the drink was no longer there, and she claimed she hadn’t made it yet — even though I had just watched her pour it. I tried to move past it and ordered again (a vodka soda and a Bud Light), but she abruptly removed the card machine and told me I would not be served for the rest of the night. Other customers nearby commented that she had been rude to them as well. I asked to speak to a manager and was completely ignored. I approached other staff members who seemed too intimidated to help. Eventually, I explained the situation too another Bartender Conor. He apologized for my experience but said she had instructed staff not to serve me. I have never experienced such disrespectful and unprofessional behavior in a hospitality setting. I left in tears with my five friends, and none of us will ever be back. Really disappointing experience.