Fortify Yourself for the Weekend With Brunch at Monk McGinn’s

From the weather to …. everything else, everyone could use a big hearty brunch right now. One of the best places to do it in Lower Manhattan is Monk McGinn’s (57 Murray Street), a cozy Irish pub with wood floors, exposed brick walls, plenty of room and an inviting menu of hearty options to start your weekend with. 

The brunch is ideal for early birds or late risers: it starts at 10 a.m. and goes ‘til 4 p.m. on the weekends, and features belly-filling dishes like a traditional Irish breakfast with Irish sausage, Irish bacon, black and white pudding, two eggs, baked beans, french fries and toast; plus cornflake crusted French toast, corned beef hash and eggs, an egg-white spicy cauliflower burrito wrap and more. 

The brunch drinks will fortify you even more, with mimosas, bellinis, bloody marys or a special Tipsy Punch Tea Pot for two. The regular drink menu includes concoctions named after famous Lower Manhattan people and landmarks, too, including Five Points, Bill the Butcher and Boss Tweed. 

photo: Monk McGinn’s