Donovan’s Pub
“An authentic-feeling pub that is rather cozy and quiet, even though it is on an extremely busy street in Queens.”
“The food is great always start with onion soup and usually get the Shepard pie it's outta this world”
“Donovans, located off of Roosevelt is like an old school throw back to old school Irish bars and bar food.”
Donovan’s Pub
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Visited here during an apartment-scouting trip to Queens recently. I was not disappointed. My girlfriend and I both got burgers, both medium. Hers came out much more well-done than mine (as in, not medium), so mine was way juicier. It tasted fine. Nothing to write home about. The fries were a little too soft and not salted enough. I could fix the not-salty-enough part only.
I would come back for a couple of drinks and some food, but I'm sure I'll find somewhere that does bar food a bit better in the area.
Probably one of the better burgers in the city that did not come from a steakhouse (and priced accordingly too). The burgers are offered with a wide variety toppings. Personally, I love the fact that I can get a runny sunny side egg on the meat patty.
The medium-rare I ordered was very nicely seasoned and flavored, and I was very happy with the texture which melted away as your teeth sunk in. Definitely a place I would revisit if i'm ever feeling a nice beer and burger.
There's not much you can complain about at Donovan's. Though it is a pub, there is no feeling and smell of a stinky old pub. The people are welcoming and the tables are clean. You can always find a family eating dinner with kids or a group of old friends enjoying some wings. This place is just an old neighbourhood hangout with good food.
Through several visits, we've had burgers, wings, poppers, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Oh yea, and beer. The Guinness was perfectly poured each time and tasted perfect. They also have a good selection of popular taps and some craft bottles. You can easily find something to wet your whistle.
Really great burger. My family has been going to Donovan's for generations, many parties have been celebrated in this old school beloved woodside pub. Back to the burger.. always cooked perfectly to order juicy deliciously seasoned, a nice char from the grill and a toasted bun. I go with the cheese burger, sometimes throw on some bacon – yum! The thick crispy steak fries, more like wedges are perfect. Also worth mentioning – shepards pie, lion of pork (dinner special), also on dinner special menu broiled fillet of sole (any of the fish specials are usually quite nice). Almost forgot to mention- they make a mean french onion soup! For an authentic Irish pub dinner in NYC you want to go to Donovan's 😉
great burger joint here. if you're looking for a great american burger look no further
Donovan's offer's a solid burger for a decent price. Their legendary burger with toppings ranges from 15-17 dollars and comes with steak fries. The steak fries are fresh out of the fryer and crispy. The burger was juicy, had a good sear, had fresh meat….
Simply a good solid burger. It was just hard to say they are the best burger in NYC after eating something amazing like American Cut's burger.
We got to sit in the dining area. Don't let the dim lighting in the front fool you, Donovan's has a large space for parties in the back and side. Next to the bar, they were catering a graduation party. And behind our dining room, the pub was catering a reunion party.
The owners and staff were amazingly attentive and friendly. They came out several times to check our mood, our take on their burger, to ask to refill our waters and to refill them. I suspect this was because my friend chatted up the host and told him we were part of Burger Club.
(Shhhh! Don't tell them that! We don't want the staff to change the experience for us!)
Great Interior Decoration
This is the type of place, I wish we had where I live. Food was great, the wait staff, both from Ireland were funny as can be. The bar was like you been coming for years and everybody knew you & the family. I been to Ireland a number of times and Donovan's Pub would fit right into any good Irish street.
You can eat in the bar, or the back room. But those who know, eat in the rooms behind the bar. They are like you are eating in a grand estate in Ireland.
Thanks
Only been here with throngs of diehard Mets fans before games. Had a meeting in the so came in just to try and keep the Mets vibe alive for tonight. It is quiet for lunch and the staff is all set to serve. Went with the French onion soup to start and enjoyed it. It was quaintly served with a slice of toast baked on top. For the main course I had the delicious Greek salad with salmon. It was flavorful and the perfect portion for lunch. #letsgomets