A cash-only Irish dive bar in Flushing Chinatown that Mets fans use for dart matches and to celebrate or commiserate near Citi Field.
136-11 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
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An Audacy/WCBS 880 roundup of bars near Citi Field places Kelly's Pub within half a mile of the ballpark and notes 'Mets fans in the neighborhood frequent Kelly's for dart matches and to celebrate and commiserate after games,' framing it as a regulars' postgame hangout rather than a high-turnover crowd spot (Audacy/WCBS 880).
Yelp lists Kelly's Pub as a classic, low-key Irish dive with long-tenured bartenders and cheap domestic beers, about one subway stop or a 20-minute walk from Citi Field — consistent with a neighborhood pub rather than a line-around-the-block destination (Yelp).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in, cash-only dive bar
Cash only
No wait is reported; Audacy/WCBS 880 describes it as a neighborhood spot Mets fans frequent for darts and postgame drinks rather than a line-forming destination.
No reservation system is mentioned; it's a classic cash-only dive bar (Yelp).
Yes — it's a walk-in Irish pub about half a mile from Citi Field, popular with local Mets fans (Audacy/WCBS 880).
Sources: Audacy/WCBS 880 - Best Bars Near Citi Field · Yelp - Kelly's Pub