Mc Gillycuddy's: Hot Spot in New Paltz

Are you looking for a casual place to take your family out to dinner? Or maybe you’re looking for a place to bring your girlfriend on a date. Or, perhaps, you want to watch the playoff game with some buddies and have a few drinks. Whether you are looking for a restaurant, a sports bar, or just somewhere to have a good time, McGillycuddy's is the place. McGillycuddy's is a local restaurant located in the center of town on Main Street. It is a mix of an Irish pub and a sports bar. McGillycuddy’s is definitely a hot spot in New Paltz. It has great food and awesome entertainment.



My Experience
I went there for dinner on a Friday night with some friends. The crowd is a mix of adults, families, and college kids. It was packed; we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. The staff was friendly but not so good considering our waitress screwed up our order. She brought my friend a salad instead of a side of French fries. She apologized though and brought out the fries a few minutes later. The food was good in my opinion. I wasn’t expecting a five meal so I was quite satisfied with my pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries. My friends ordered a chicken fajita and a cheeseburger. We also shared appetizers; Irish nachos and a plate of mild wings. I definitely recommend the pulled pork sandwich; it is to die for. I order it every time I go. The Irish nachos tastes like heaven; they are waffle fries covered with melted cheese and bacon bits. The first time I ever had Irish nachos was at McGillycuddy’s. If you have never tried them before, you should most definitely order a plate at Cuddy’s!



Nightly Specials
Cuddy’s is the only restaurant in New Paltz open 7 days a week until 4 am every night. They serve food until closing. Every night Cuddy’s has a special. Monday night is wing night. For 40 cents a wing, you definitely get your money’s worth and you get to choose from a variety of awesome wing sauces. There are also $5 Miller Lite Pitchers starting at 9 pm. Tuesday nights enjoy a free poker tournament starting at 7 pm and $2.50 Bud Light drafts. Wednesday is trivia night where teams of two to six people compete for a first place prize of $25 gift certificate or second place prize of $10 gift certificate. Every Thursday night at 10 pm you can pick a song and sing with The Lounge Lizards, a live local band! And if you’re too shy to get up and sing, you can just request your favorite song for The Lounge Lizards to sing. Also, every Thursday there are $1 tacos from 9 pm to 3 am, $5 Bud Light pitchers and $8 margarita pitchers. Friday night is music video madness with DJ Chris Gilbert starting at 10 pm. Watch thrilling music videos on the huge flat screen TVs. Friday night drink specials include $2.50 Bud Light drafts, $3 Malibu drinks, and $3 whipped cream vodka shots. Saturday night is known as “Party Rock Saturdays” at McGillycuddy’s. DJ Joe Fresh plays the hottest music starting at 10 pm. Dance all night long to some awesome beats and drink $2.50 Miller Lite pints, $3 Bacardi drinks any flavor! Sunday night, the party continues with free pool starting at 10 pm and $2.50 Bud Light and Miller Lite pints.



Food, Prices, and Service
Cuddy’s is known for their award winning wings. There are over twenty flavors to choose from ranging from very very hot to sweet. Some of these sauces include: raspberry chipotle, coconut peanut, red hot BBQ, and honey buffalo. If you are in the mood for something different, order these flaming frisky flavors on your wings to spice things up! The menu has the usual food you would find at a pub or diner. They offer soup and salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, etc. They only serve lunch and dinner. The prices are decent. They give you a good amount of food for the amount of money you pay. The service is not the best I have ever had; however, they are all very friendly and accommodating.



Entertainment
Cuddy’s turns into a bar/ club scene at night. It is filled with mostly older adults. Cuddy’s used to be known as a college bar. However, the staff has gotten very strict with only letting 21 year olds in after 9 PM. The crowd is mostly local older adults that are looking to relax, enjoy good music and a few drinks.



Policies
McGillycuddy’s is very strict with identification and dress code policies. No one under 21 years of age is admitted after 9 pm or 8 pm on Monday nights. The dress code is “casual but proper” according to the official website of McGillycuddy’s. My friends told me they went to McGillycuddy's on a Monday night for wing night; however, they were not allowed in since they are under 21. I suggest you check out the website for more information before going to the restuarant since proper attire and identification if required.
http://www.cuddysny.com/

Overall, McGillycuddy’s is a good restaurant in New Paltz. It definitely is a good contribution to the community. I would give it a 4 star rating. I certainly recommend anyone to go to McGillycuddy's; on any given night, you are sure to have a good time and a good meal. Your stomach and your wallet will surely thank you.