Doc Watson’s
“Monday night trivia is a lot of fun and there's good music on Thursday and Sunday nights.”
“Doc Watsons is your 'go to place' for a casual and inexpensive meal and drink on the Upper East Side.”
“The space indoors is long, with an outdoor patio at the back, and they have a number of flatscreens showing sports.”
Doc Watson’s
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Solid neighborhood bar in Yorkville.
This has been one of my favorite local hangouts for years. There was a time in my life when I lived a stone's throw away from this place, and my roommate and I would come here every Thursday night. Although I have since moved northward, it has not stopped me from grabbing a beer whenever I am nearby.
Doc's screams Irish pub, and I love it. Friendly bartenders, staff, and patrons makes it a welcoming place as soon as you walk inside. There is plenty of space between the bar in the front, dining tables near the back, a lounge downstairs, and two outdoor seating areas. Televisions broadcast sporting events of your choice, and music is provided via jukebox or live performances. There are adequate amounts of songs to please the Millennials, but nothing beats when a traditional Irish tune (Wolfe Tones, Dubliners, Pogues, Irish Rovers, etc.) starts playing. Food menus (lunch, brunch, dinner) are pretty good for satisfying growling stomachs, and the drinks are great for wetting your whistle. They really do pour a solid pint of Guinness.
I highly recommend coming here for a casual drink and meal while enjoying good conversation and music. See you soon!
A consistent classic. This place is pretty good and I have yet to have a bad meal here. The prices are excellent and I'll continue to come back!
The restaurant is definitely nothing special to look at, since it's just a classic bar, but the garden is great in the spring/summer for sitting outdoors (that's not just on the street!)
The brunch deal is what makes Doc Watson's great. For just $13.95, you get an entrée and 2 drinks, alcoholic or not. The portions are a good size too. I went for the big kahuna today and opted for the crunchy French toast. I usually don't do sweet breakfast dishes, but I heard about the crunch French toast and just had to try it. It did not disappoint. The only thing that would have made it better were if it was served with real maple syrup and not packaged Heinz syrup.
The other great item Doc's is known for is their classic old school "chip-style" fries. They're awesome. They go great with a nice burger!
The service is meh, and considering the place is so small, it should be better.
I've only come here for brunch, and I have never been disappointed. The service is great and for $14, you can choose from a long menu of brunch options, along with 2 drinks (coffee, tea, mimosa).
While I've always had eggs, friends rave about the French toast.
This place was recommended to me as a good, local bar, so I came here for after-dinner drinks one evening. Friday nights are Ladies' Nights!
They have sidewalk seating, but we chose to sit at the bar inside. It's is a no-frills place to have a drink, and sit and chat with a friend; the place wasn't too crowded or noisy even on a Friday night. Drinks are strong and reasonably priced. Overall, this place is a 3-star, A-OK place.
This restaurant has the perfect feel of a neighborhood cozy hangout where you meet new & old friends. As you walk in the restaurant they have a long bar to your right with overhead TV's good selection of beers on tap, especially Guinness and Harp, good choice of appetizers and a bar menu all at reasonable prices. Buy backs are frequent, and the staff is extremely friendly. My best times to go is on a lazy late afternoon during the work week, Saturday afternoon to hang out with friends watching sports on TV, and for a late time drink when I am allowed by the boss of the house.
Came in here last night for a few drinks and to watch the game.
Live music on Sunday night –fantastic!!
Service was fast, drinks were cheap-ish.
Good, non-rouwdy crowd! We will def be back.
It's unfortunate when a formerly great restaurant turns into a mediocre one.
I brought a friend here and I raved about how amazing this place is – specifically the great draft beer selection and amazing chicken tenders and onion rings, finger foods, etc.
The whole menu had changed and the beer selection had shrunken. It was disappointing, considering I've been coming here and bringing others here for 6+ years and everyone had loved it prior.
After my last lackluster experience with crappy food and poor service, I can't say I'll be back anytime soon.
Nice Ues pub with character, a warm welcoming Vibe, friendly service and good food.
They have tv screens so it's a great spot to go to watch sports. And on certain nights they have live music / a solo musician which have been great whenever I've seen someone play. Very fun.
They have a decent sized bar area and also have tables in the back – and their food / appetizers are pretty good.
Recommend if you're looking for a casual, friendly pub spot to go for a beer, live music when they have it or for a place to watch games.