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Donovan's Pub

57-24 Roosevelt Ave., Queens, NY 11377
at 58th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-429-9339 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    5.5 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Hamburgers, Irish/English

Hours

Mon-Wed, 11am-midnight; Thu-Sun, 11am-2am

Nearby Subway Stops

7 at Woodside-61st St.

Prices

$6.75-$18.95

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Classic NY
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Fireplace
  • Good for Groups
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Queens is slowly evolving, Woodside even more slowly. Donovan's Pub is not changing at all, and that's the way its fiercely loyal patrons like it. A welcoming, sometimes boisterous Irish tavern has commandeered this corner as far back as locals can remember, and it has been known as Donovan's since 1966. Behind the beer-centric bar is a Celtic labyrinth of rooms with tall dark-wood booths, stained-glass windows, and fireplaces. Waitresses wear brogues. But Donovan's is more than an archetypal pub for old-school types. It serves, arguably, the best burgers in the five boroughs: Juicy, flavorful, char-broiled half-pounders, with home-cut steak fries. The rest of the menu can't hope to compete, though the crab cakes—a chunky pan-sautéed pair—make a satisfying pre-burger shared starter for demanding appetites. At some bars, everyone knows your name. At Donovan's, everyone knows what to order. — Karen Tina Harrison

Kitchen Hours

Mon.—Fri., 11 a.m.—11 p.m.; Sat.—Sun., 11 a.m.—midnight

Recommended Dishes

Baked clams, $4.25; bacon cheeseburger, $8.75; crab cakes, $11.95

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50% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.5
Service: 5.8
Décor: 7.0
Value: 7.3

Great Burgers!!

celticross18 from 11377 | Posted on 7/27/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 10

Let me start out by saying I have been going here for the last 15yrs. During this time I have never been disappointed with a meal. The food overall is very good. The burgers and baked clams are GREAT!! The prices are inexpensive and beat any competing restaurants in the area. The service can be a little slow at times but the atmosphere more than makes up for it and makes it a pleasant wait. So if u want to enjoy a great burger and pint of Guinness go to Donovans and you wont be disappointed.

Old family favorite

Satunian from 11368 | Posted on 7/5/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 7
Décor: 8
Value: 10

Burgers, shrimp, fish and chips, shepherds pie and onion soup are great Love the comfy laid back atmosphere

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