J KENNEDYS

Name: J KENNEDYS
Address: 8 West 38th Street, New York, NY, 10018
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

Midtown · American

8 West 38th Street, New York, NY, 10018Directions

4.9183 reviews

People say this bar offers incredible drinks, including the best Guinness in the city, and amazing food like excellent pizza. They also highlight the welcoming and lively atmosphere, with great music that sets the mood. Guests mention the staff are friendly, attentive, and provide excellent service.

Midtown Irish-bar energy, backed by 464 Blackbird check-ins.

J KENNEDYS is a $$ American restaurant in Midtown, New York. It has logged 919 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Monday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

J KENNEDYS is a $$ American and Irish bar with a 4.9 Google rating across 183 reviews and 919 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The review signal points to after-work drinks, nights out, fast hot food, and a small, precise menu.

The hospitality reads as part of the draw. Multiple highlighted reviews call out staff by name, with Danny praised for attentive service and Nina for a warm bar welcome. On Blackbird, Tuesday and Wednesday are the busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

A highlighted review describes J KENNEDYS as a new pub in Midtown Manhattan that is great for after-work drinks and nights out, and Blackbird activity is busiest on Tuesday and Wednesday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

J KENNEDYS has 919 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Google users rate it 4.9 from 183 reviews.
Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise the staff, especially Danny and Nina.
One reviewer called it great for after-work drinks and nights out.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

J KENNEDYS logged 919 Blackbird check-ins between June 18 and August 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

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Review signal

4.9

183 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is J KENNEDYS?

J KENNEDYS has logged 919 check ins on Blackbird.

When is J KENNEDYS busiest?

J KENNEDYS is busiest on Monday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does J KENNEDYS serve?

J KENNEDYS serves American, Irish Bar and Irish cuisine.

How expensive is J KENNEDYS?

J KENNEDYS is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at J KENNEDYS?

Download the Blackbird app, visit J KENNEDYS in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.