Neary’s in Manhattan closes its doors after 57 years

SUTTON PLACE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A decades-old Irish restaurant located on East 57th Street will be closing its doors on Friday.

Neary’s was started by Irish immigrant Jimmy Neary and his business partner Brian Mulligan, who opened the pub on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1967.

The owners posted a notice on the front door announcing the closure and thanking patrons for being part of their 57-year run on the East Side.

While the family has not provided a reason for the restaurant closing, they left a letter on the restaurant’s website , expressing their appreciation for all of their staff past and current and their customers.

Neary’s will always hold a special place in our family’s hearts. The success of Neary’s symbolizes the American dream achieved by our parents. Our Dad, from Sligo, and our Mom, Eileen, from Dublin, emigrated from Ireland to America where New York City welcomed them with open arms. “Jimmy Neary Way” will forever honor our father’s profound impact on this great city and 57th Street.

The Neary Family

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