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The Penrose
irish, gastropub · restaurant · 1590 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Full liquor license (NY State Liquor Authority 0340-22-103292, valid until 2028-05-31). NYC Health grade A (since 2026-09-22). Outdoor dining permit: sidewalk (valid until 2030-05-29). Last recorded change: 2026-05-29.
Key facts
- Health grade
- A (current status since 2026-09-22; last inspected 2026-09-22, 1 critical violation(s) at last inspection) [official record]
- Alcohol
- Full liquor license [official record: licensed to serve; not proof of what's on the menu]
- Outdoor dining
- City permit: sidewalk [official record: permission, not proof tables are out today]
- Reservations
- yes: book on Resy
- Online ordering
- ChowNow, Toast
- Price range
- unknown
- Phone
- (212) 203-1741
- Website
- http://www.penrosebar.com/
- Menu
- menu
Dietary
- vegan
- yes [business claim, website]
- vegetarian
- unknown
- gluten free
- yes [business claim, website]
- halal
- unknown
- kosher
- unknown
Features
- private dining
- yes [business claim, website]
- happy hour
- yes [business claim, website]
- brunch
- yes [business claim, website]
- live music
- unknown
- kids menu
- unknown
- wheelchair accessible
- unknown
- dog friendly
- yes [business claim, website]
- byob
- unknown
- cash only
- unknown
- walk ins
- yes [business claim, website]
- catering
- unknown
- gift cards
- yes [business claim, website]
All facts and evidence
| Fact | Value | Evidence type | Evidence | Source | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| accepts reservations | True | business claim | Links to Resy booking | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| alcohol | full_bar | official record | Restaurant license 0340-22-103292 (THE PENROSE), expires 05/31/2028 | nys_sla | source date 2026-05-19 valid until 2028-05-31 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| brunch | True | business claim | …lighting, vintage vibes, and a bar that always feels alive — whether you're posted up for brunch or closing down the night. Come thirsty, come hungry, come ready for a good time. Info Vi… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| category | {"hierarchy": ["food_and_drink", "casual_eatery", "gastropub"], "primary": "gastropub"} | directory category | Overture place f03cc4c3-1198-40cf-92fb-531149a867a0 (The Penrose), match score 1.00, 14m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| cuisine dohmh | Irish | directory category | Cuisine category as registered with NYC Health Dept | dohmh | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| dog friendly | True | business claim | …come as a walk in, and larger parties reach out to us via phone or email for group rates. Dogs are welcome on our outdoor patio, when leashed and under their owner's control. Dogs are not permitte… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| gift cards | True | business claim | …servations Toggle Navigation Info Menu Shop Private Events Drink Deals Order Online Press Gift Cards Accessibility Statement Privacy & Terms Reservations Follow us on Facebook Follow us on I… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| gluten free options | True | business claim | …lling Beer Co. 'Alexandr 10' (16oz) Pilsner / Littleton, NH $ 12 Ghostfish 'Kickstep IPA' Gluten Free IPA / Seattle, WA $ 8 Downeast Cider Rotating Flavors / East Boston, MA $ 8 Wine SPARKLIN… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| happy hour | True | business claim | …ts (V) $ 8 Thick Cut French Fries Malt Mayo $ 10 Saturday & Sunday from 9:30am-4pm Brunch Happy Hour Available at BAR ONLY 9:30am - 3:30pm To Share Cinna-Bun French Toast Sticks (4 pcs) Vani… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| health grade | A | official record | Letter grade A issued 2026-09-22 | dohmh | source date 2026-09-22 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| health status | {"critical_violations_last_inspection": 1, "last_inspection": "2026-09-22", "last_score": 7, "status": "A", "status_date": "2026-09-22"} | official record | Last inspected 2026-09-22, score 7; latest grade status A (grade A) on 2026-09-22; critical: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | dohmh | source date 2026-09-22 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| menu url | https://www.penrosebar.com/menu/ | business claim | Link 'Menu' on site | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| online ordering | ["ChowNow", "Toast"] | business claim | Links to ChowNow, Toast | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| outdoor seating | ["sidewalk"] | official record | Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-05-29, expires 2030-05-29 (THE PENROSE, 1590 2 AVENUE) | dining_out_nyc | source date 2026-05-29 valid until 2030-05-29 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| private dining | True | business claim | …Second Ave, New York, NY on Google Maps Call Info by phone at 212.203.2751 Info Menu Shop Private Events Drink Deals Order Online Press Reservations Toggle Navigation Info Menu Shop Private Even… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| reservation | {"platform": "Resy", "url": "https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/penrose"} | business claim | Link 'Reservations' on site | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| vegan options | True | business claim | …andwich White Pullman, Sunflower Pesto, Arugula, Herbs, Veganaise, Bloody Mary Chips $ 18 vegan Hangar Steak Frites Cowboy Butter, Thick Cut Fries, Little Gem Salad $ 35 Caribbean Red S… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| walk ins | True | business claim | …after 8pm. We ID everyone. Reservations for groups of 4-10. Anyone else are welcome as a walk in, and larger parties reach out to us via phone or email for group rates. Dogs are welcome… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| website | http://www.penrosebar.com/ | directory category | Overture place f03cc4c3-1198-40cf-92fb-531149a867a0 (The Penrose), match score 1.00, 14m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
History
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Outdoor dining permit added: ['sidewalk'] Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-05-29, expires 2030-05-29 (THE PENROSE, 1590 2 AVENUE) | dining_out_nyc |
| 2026-05-19 | Liquor license added: full_bar License 0340-22-103292 originally issued 2026-05-19 | nys_sla |
| 2025-03-20 | Health grade added: A Graded A by NYC Health Dept on 2025-03-20 | dohmh |
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Last recorded change 2026-05-29 · page generated 2026-09-26 (sources are re-checked weekly; see each fact's dates) · id nyc-41668701 · JSON