The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd is one or the newest Irish Pubs in Midtown Manhattan. They are a sister restaurant of the Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd, which is only a few blocks away. There are alot of hotels in the area such as the Marriott Courtyard, Doubletree, Affina 50, Waldorf Astoria and the Pod Hotel is only around the corner.

The area the Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd is in is a very Bussiness area during the day and a happening nightspot after 6pm. There are alot of Bars on 2nd avenue between 53rd St and 50th st.

The Pig 'n' Whistle Name has alot of history attached to it as it comes from the old ship building dockyards in Liverpool in the 1700's.

The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd has live music several nights per week and caters to brunch at the weekend.