The Playwright Tavern
Established in 1995, the Playwright is renowned as a stop-off for theatergoers before and after a Broadway show. Visitors and locals alike find a warm, friendly atmosphere at The Playwright Tavern, conveniently located at the heart of the Theater District and minutes from Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Our second-floor dining room is richly decorated with wood paneling and beautiful artwork depicting Irish playwrights like Sean O’Casey and James Joyce and New York theatre legends like Neil Simon and Arthur Miller. The Playwright provides a warm, comfortable dining experience, offering a delectable selection of Irish, American and Continental cuisine – perfect for a friendly dinner before a show or a festive party.


Information
Address:  202 West 49th Street
Closest Theatres:  Ambassador, Cort, Eugene O’Neill, Gershwin, Longacre, Winter Garden
Closest Transportation

N/R/W train to 49th Street Station and 1 train to 50th Street Station

Cuisine:  Casual American and Seafood
Group Minimum:  20
Comp Policy:  One complimentary meal per 20-30 people, two comps per 31-50 people, three comps per 51-100, four comps per 101-150, five comps per 151-200 people
Group Capacity:  200
Business Hours:  11am-4am
Meals Available:  Brunch-Dinner
Price Range:  $24-$45
Sample Menu

Luncheon Menu
$26.00

Appetizer choices:
Mesclun salad or soup of the day

Entrée choices:
Chicken Caesar salad
Grilled boneless chicken breast served over crisp romaine lettuce
Chargrilled 8 oz. Danish burger topped with bleu cheese, Danish onion and crisp bacon, with fries
Traditional Shepard’s Pie
Seasoned ground beef topped with mashed potatoes
Dublin-style fish and chips
Angel hair primavera
Fresh garden vegetables with roasted garlic, plum tomato and basil sauce
Mulberry chicken sandwich with Italian dressing, grilled tomato and mozzarella on foccacia

Dessert:
Chocolate mousse cake

Beverages:
Coffee, tea or soda

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