Scallywag's. New York, NY.

508 9th Ave #8

Price of a Guinness: $10.00 | Overall Rating: 6.50

After purchasing a set of darts at a dart shop around the corner, we stumbled upon Scallywag's on 9th. With an authentic and well-kept exterior, I was excited to snag a Guinness before heading back across the Hudson. We found a couple of barstools in between a handful of business guys, I plopped my little bag of darts and darts accessories on the bar top and awaited my highly anticipated Guinness. I waited some more... And a wee bit more. After about 4 walk throughs, the bartender acknowledged our ugly mugs. "Your bag needs to come off the bar," Ouch, not a fun way to start the experience! I took my bag of darts off the counter and asked for a Guinness and got a below average pour in exchange. They took $10 out of my pocket for the pint.

The bartender quickly turned a leaf after finding out that my bag of darts was not in fact a bag of food from a different kitchen nearby. Scalliwag's does offer food, although, we did not indulge. The bartender started chit chatting with us and griping about how annoying some bar guests can be (believe me, I have had my fair share of annoying patrons over the years as well). A friendly and fun banter; we shared a few laughs at other people's expenses. A marvelous add-on to a rather wallet busting pint of Guinness.

They have an above average whiskey selection and a private event space in the back. I was not able to tour the entire place, but it does not appear that they offer darts. They have a few TVs on good channels. The place was moderately clean, although, it had a scent of bleach everywhere you walked.

Once the tab was paid, we got a nice handshake from the bartender as well as an invitation back to the place. Did I enjoy myself inside Scalliwag's? I'd say so. Would I recommend anyone to go out of their way to enter this pub? I couldn't say that I would.

Slainte!