Revdict.

Connolly's

Irish restaurant · 121 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, United States · United States

4.4 on Google · 5,254 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 44 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

999 reviews examined

Google rating
4.4★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.5★

955 examined reviews

Flagged
4%

44 of 999

Coverage
19%

999 of 5,254 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Connolly's is a large, multi-story Irish pub located near Times Square that features a wide selection of draft beers and a varied menu of traditional pub fare. Reviewers frequently praise the lively atmosphere, prompt service, and convenient location for pre-theater dining or drinks.

+ Repeated strengths

Atmosphere and Vibe

Reviewers report a warm, authentic Irish pub atmosphere across multiple floors and a rooftop space.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-08-30

Best food and drinks around Times Square. And that's saying a lot! Especially the walnut crusted salmon! Typical Irish fare in a huge pub/restaurant with multiple floors. Personally love the afternoons when it's not too crowded. Worth the s...

5★ · 2024-10-14

A great Irish Pub and Restaurant. You can eat on the first and second floor, enjoy live music at the Pub on the 3rd floor or you can enjoy a drink at the roof top. It is located in Time Square, right in the heart of Manhattan. Highly recomm...

5★ · 2025-10-05

Watched Ryder Cup 2025 with amazing European fans!

Beer Selection

Reviewers frequently highlight the extensive tap list and well-poured pints.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-08-22

Great burgers and beer. Fast service and friendly staff.

5★ · 2026-03-12

An Irish bar ran by the Irish. My man Patrick behind the bar slinging drinks and provides great conversation. Passed through for some drinks but well worth it. The good people were ordering looked very good. Plentiful bar space and tables t...

Staff and Service Speed

Many reviewers note that the staff is very friendly, welcoming, and serves food quickly.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-10-06

They offer a wide variety of beers and the food is delicious! The waiters are very attentive and brought our beers and food very quickly. Highly recommended!

5★ · 2024-12-29

The attention is incredible. Very attentive. And the best part is that the service is super fast. I had the chance to go twice, and they serve the food very quickly. Another great thing is that they have gluten-free options.

− Repeated complaints

Automatic Gratuity

Reviewers report frustration over a 20% tip being automatically added to bills, often without prior warning.

2 supporting reviews

1★ · 2024-08-24

Nice enough bar the food is ok then atmosphere is good BUT..... The bar automatically adds 20% minimum to your bill, they do put other suggestions which continue to 25%. There was no opportunity to tip less than 20%, unless you ask at whic...

2★ · 2026-03-26

WATCH THE BILL! While we can't complain about the quality of the food, wait times, and the like, I didn't think it was fair to charge a 20% tip by default and then ask for additional tips. This is a rip-off for tourists who aren't familiar...

Rushed Service

Several reviewers state that the staff can make guests feel rushed to finish eating and leave.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-10-12

I really enjoyed my Manhattan and Caesar salad with shrimp. The only complaint I had was I felt rush to leave after I finished my salad while I was sipping my drink.

2★ · 2025-06-23

I've had a terrific time here at St. Patrick's Day, but not good on a recent trip where the place was practically empty. If I didn't know to ask for upstairs seating, I would have been relegated to the dark downstairs. Thankfully, someone o...

2★ · 2025-12-21

Paid more than $300 for a meal here and had the waitress rushing us out the door when we barely finished eating. Ridiculous.

Inconsistent Food Quality

Reviewers note that while some dishes are great, others can be bland, lukewarm, or feel mass-produced.

1 supporting review

1★ · 2024-11-05

This was a rough visit. I had a family member insist on coming here before seeing a show; however, it is a notorious tourist trap. The food is edible as it is fried and battered and mass produced. The staff was incredibly unpleasant and sin...

Good for

  • Drinks and socializing near Times Square
  • Pre- or post-theater meals and pints
  • Groups looking for multi-floor seating options

Avoid if

  • You prefer a quiet, intimate dining environment
  • You dislike automatic service charges on your bill
  • You are looking for strictly fine dining
Summarized from 606 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2024-08-20 to 2026-07-19 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Aug ’24111
Sep ’24310
Oct ’24361
Nov ’24301
Dec ’24627
Jan ’25491
Feb ’25454
Mar ’25561
Apr ’25532
May ’25382
Jun ’25501
Jul ’25342
Aug ’25370
Sep ’25422
Oct ’25473
Nov ’25572
Dec ’25600
Jan ’26412
Feb ’26392
Mar ’26382
Apr ’26403
May ’26341
Jun ’26473
Jul ’26221

Rating distribution

5★
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1★

Evidence

  • low activity account 39 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 5 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 44 flagged reviews.

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Jobeth Regalado

30 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-09-22

A favorite for a meal before or after a show. Affordable and good food. Service is always nice.
generic account suspicion 85
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Stewart Manson

369 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-09-27

By pure luck, we walked into Connolly's and had one of our best meals ever. Many return visits later, service still impresses. With minor exceptions, the food was excellent. Get a few plates to share around the table. I endorsed this good spot to many.
generic account suspicion 85
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Dympna Oneill

387 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-10-10

Such a fantastic bar with amazing staff Michael was really helpful and gave us tips on places to go
generic account suspicion 85
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Jennie Rivera

361 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-11-10

This restaurant was a fortunate discovery! Connolly's provided a noteworthy visit. You'll get your money's worth with these serving sizes. The workers provide exceptional assistance and genuine appreciation for their offerings. This place merits a visit.
generic account suspicion 85
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Erin Kibby

91 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-04-30

So many good things on the menu! Great location, lots of seating options. Loud and a lot of screens.
generic account suspicion 85
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Viola Giardini

1 review

★☆☆☆☆

2024-08-30

The food, although too much, was good. I can't say the same about the service. They were pushy, always there watching you and they asked us for the bill when we still had to finish our drinks. I felt rushed and didn't enjoy my dinner.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Shannon M. Wheeler

1 review

★★★★★

2024-12-16

We were recently in NYC for a day bus trip. Our pick up and drop off location was out front of Connolly's. While walking the streets of NYC my mother-in-law became very ill with the stomach flu. We managed to get her to Connolly's where we knew the bus would eventually be picking us up. We were...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Adam

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2024-12-29

Nice waiter but idk about everything else.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Kirsty Lindsay

1 review

★★★★★

2025-01-09

Absolutely beautiful and the owner is a wonderful person ! I will definitely be back ❤️
low activity account suspicion 48
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pauline o gorman

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-02-04

low activity account suspicion 48

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