Anna Liffey’s

New Haven, United States

3.9

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
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Telephone:
+1 203-773-1776
Website:
www.annaliffeys.com
Address:
17 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, 06510
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
180 ftGrove/Whitney
340 ftGrove/Temple
650 ftAudubon/Orange
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Brunch
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Average
Music
Live
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Fri
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Open now
Local time (New Haven) 11:18 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Tuesday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Wednesday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 am
Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 am

Description

Specialties

Rocky Lawrence Delta Blues Mondays 9pm

Trivia Tuesday 8pm

Thursday Open Jam 8pm

Sunday Irish Sessions 4pm

Live music every weekend, we show every sporting event you can imagine!

History

Established in 1997.

Started in 1997, New Haven CT’s Anna Liffeys has gone neighborhood bar to regional must see for everything Irish!

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20 reviews of Anna Liffey’s

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Place rating: 3
New Haven, CT
This place is a fine dive bar on week nights because it is not very full, but on weekends it turns into a total mess. I am currently waiting for an appetizer on a Saturday night (ordered over an hour ago), and when I finally flagged down our waitress to ask about it, she went to «check on it» and said it went to another table. No apologies — she just said they would make another one. They also have live music currently, which is fine except that it is deafeningly loud, and we were not told that it would happen when we were seated. It is nearly impossible to make any of the waitstaff pay us any attention, and we can’t talk to each other because of the extremely loud cover band, so I would give my current experience 1 star. I am giving it 3 stars because I usually enjoy myself here when it is practically empty on weeknights with nothing going on.
Place rating: 5
Ansonia, CT
Best Irish BAR around. There is also one in Fairfield which is a bit smaller but still good.
Place rating: 4
Wellesley Hills, MA
Overall, me and my group of friends had a good time here. Our server was super nice, but very casual and a bit forgetful. He didn’t check up on us often (especially once it got a little more busy), and he ended up bringing me the wrong drink twice, and brought the wrong dish for my friends entrée. He made up for his forgetfulness by being one of the nicest servers ever though. The ambiance of this place is super fun, very casual dive bar, I can imagine it being great to watch soccer games with all the soccer scarves hanging from the ceiling!
Food was REALLY good, that’s the main reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 3, the Irish potato skins and Brussel sprout starters (ugh that balsamic glaze) were sooooo good. My pastrami Reuben sandwich was phenomenal, the best I’ve had in a while. 2 of my friends ordered the Irish breakfast and they absolutely loved it, and it truly looked like a real Irish breakfast. My last friend got the fish and chips and enjoyed that too.
Place rating: 4
Chester, CT
I love Liffey’s. Strangely, I have never been here to watch a match with the crowd. However, I have come in a few times for lunch with co-​workers, since it is just a short walk for us. The food is excellent and they give you plenty of it. It always comes out relatively fast too, if you are actually in hurry. I have polished off the Emerald chicken before and several steak and cheese wraps. Delicious! The bartender is always great and armed with a few friendly jibes most times. He also appreciates the celebratory spirit and gave us a round of shots when he heard our group was out for a birthday lunch once. We go every great once in a while. We aren’t what I would call regulars, but he insisted we celebrate with a proper shot. Cheers to that! One of these days I will get up and head in for a match and some breakfast. I am sure it will only make me love the place more!
Place rating: 5
New Haven, CT
100 percent my favorite Irish pub in New Haven. I came here one of my first weekends in New Haven and hit it off with the bartenders and regulars. It is a great, friendly bar with a ton of nice people to hang out with and socialize with.
Also I really recommend getting some apps or food. They have a lot of really unique comfort food appetizers that are delicious.
Plus definitely come for trivia on Tuesday nights. The best trivia in New Haven by far.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Great food, sitting, service. Unique place. Very classic. Good to watch sport. For European football, this is the place.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
My girlfriend and I were visiting New Haven and wanted a place to watch our local NFL team. The staff and locals here really welcomed us and gave us an amazing experience! If you’re looking to watch Sunday football, forget BW3 head over here and enjoy the amazing local atmosphere!
Place rating: 5
Orlando, FL
We came here for the Irish/​English breakfast for Saturday brunch. It was worth the drive! My husband’s from England and said it was the best traditional breakfast he’s had this side of the pond.
To start, I had a bloody Mary, which started with an excellent base but was even better after adding the local artisan hot sauces that the bartender brought over. I’m picky about bloody Mary’s and often don’t like them, but would definitely get this one again. I had the eggs with brown bread and home fries, which was also delicious – perfectly done eggs and nice and crispy home fries, very good with the hot sauce on top.
The atmosphere is excellent too, definitely the cozy pub feel, with a basement with stone walls. Oddly, there was a bit of a horse barn scent, but that just add to the ambiance.
They were showing the Manchester United and Liverpool game – with lots of tv’s it’s a great place to catch a match! Definitely recommend all around.
Place rating: 5
Clermont, FL
Ok… So I can hand on heart say that this was the best Irish breakfast I have EVER had.
I have had a yearning for a proper Irish breakfast for a couple of weeks now and found this little beauty on Unilocal today. What a right result.
Ordered the traditional Irish breakfast with baked beans as an extra, which the staff were very happy to facilitate.
The bacon and sausages were perfectly cooked. The eggs were just the right consistency of runny. The black pudding was crispy and moist at the same time and the mushrooms were seasoned perfectly. Their Irish fries had no oil residue at all, which is a first for me.
The service was very friendly and a very traditional Irish snug feel in the bar area.
All in all, a solid 5 star rating. Do not miss this place guys.
Place rating: 5
Beacon Falls, CT
The afternoon started with amazing cocktails made by Anastasia. She is the best bartender who can make any martini you would love. We had delicious fish and chips, Reuben bites and chicken tenders.
Can’t say enough about the bartender Anastasia and her drink wizard talent!!!
Place rating: 3
Milford, CT
Went there on St Patricks Day for a bt of a mixed experience.
The drinks inside are excellent and the bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable.
The outside however the drinks are limited and the bartenders are obnoxious.
The bartender actually yelled at me when I didn’t tip her immediately.
Also holidays its pretty insanely packed.
If your gonna go stick to the inside.
Place rating: 4
New Haven, CT
A few months ago, a few friends and I went to Anna Liffeys for dinner after our cohort faced a tragedy. We needed somewhere close by and convenient; Anna Liffey’s met those needs. We were seated downstairs and greeted by a friendly server.
I ordered the mixed green salad with grilled chicken and a side of black pudding — It was delicious. The others also enjoyed their meals. All-​in-​all, Anna Liffey’s had good customer service and food.
Verdict:
A positive experience.
Place rating: 1
Forest Park, IL
It was supposed to be open at 10 am for bunch. I was there at 10:15 am. The lights were on. People were in back. And it was LOCKED.
WTF?
I went to Zoi’s and had brunch there with my friend. Lame!
Place rating: 1
Milford, CT
Authentic Irish pub atmosphere but if you are hungry, definitely eat someplace else before you show up. In our experience, the food quality is inconsistent and mostly bad. I think the dishwasher prepared our meal tonight — it was horrible. After complaining and not eating the food we ordered, they took both of our meals off the bill!
PATHETIC…Will not be back anytime soon. We are «Anti-Liffey’s» and won’t be back anytime soon.
Place rating: 2
Meriden, CT
Every time I come here the kitchen is already closed so I cannot comment on the food. They always have something going on if it’s a game or live music so I enjoy that aspect but I’ve never had a good drink here. Place just seems dirty to me. I probably don’t think the drinks are good because I don’t drink guiness.
Place rating: 5
Rahway, NJ
Great hole in the wall spot. Great to bring friends for the first experience in the neighborhood. Irish traditional classiness allows for a heartwarming experience
Place rating: 4
Shelton, CT
Great Irish bar. Definitely has the authentic feel to it the minute you walk into it.
Great amount of taps with some very interesting brews along with the classic Irish suds.
The food menu is wonderful. They really have a great variety of sandwiches, apps, burgers, wings, etc. I’ve been here three times now and everything I’ve ordered has been great. The staff are all very nice and truly care about their customers.
Highly recommended!
Place rating: 4
Portland, OR
Good grimy pub. Authentic service. Not exactly a great beer list, but good enough for an Irish Pub.
Place rating: 4
New Haven, CT
They don’t need my two cents, but sense I’m here…
Great little Irish pub, with a legendary Tuesday night trivia. Strong drinks, not bad food, and some comedic fun trying to answer questions while catching a buzz. What more can you really ask for?
One of my favorite bars in New Haven, and everyone else’s too.
Place rating: 4
New Haven, CT
Tuesdays at Anna Liffey’s are the best trivia night in New Haven, hands down. There’s a solid selection of draft beers and ciders, some hearty food options to soak up said beer, and the kind of loud, fun, competitive atmosphere that I love for trivia. The team names each week run the gamut from clever, topical puns to oh-my-god-that-is-just-wrong-on-so-many-levels-but-I’m-still-laughing.
In addition to trivia, Anna Liffey’s boasts a few good-​sized TVs and the bartenders are always happy to put on whatever game you request. It’s a pity that they sometimes get overlooked in favor of bars closer to downtown NH, as it’s really a great place.