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    Boxing Donkey Irish Pub

    3.7 (454 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Irish
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Chrissy S.

    Found this place by accident and glad we did. Great food,great service,cool decor,clean bathrooms,large amount of bar seating,a cool little indoor couch tv area with a table too! Has outdoor dining as well. Coors light on tap was a hella bonus!

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    Joye S.

    Good service. Food was tasty with great proportions. It's been awhile...talking a few years since we've been in. Last visit the food quality (especially corned beef) wasn't very good. Well, today the authentic look, texture and flavor of the corned beef was spot on and back! Missing the corned beef plate but they have some creative options to enjoy(e) the taste and it was a really nice lunch! Sandwich was hot when delivered-even fogged up my glasses! Bread was nicely grilled and the cheese melty. Really great sando and very filling! Great to know it's back to more of the quality and taste we fell in love with. Great selection of drinks as well!

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    Randy M.

    I have been coming here semi regularly since I moved to Roseville in 2019. They have some typical bar food and some original choices and food is above average bar food and one reasons I keep coming back. Food is ordered at bar and brought to with friendly service. They have a bar area, table area, lounge area and patio area that is well shaded. I have the Rueben sandwiches often and occasionally Irish egg rolls and Rasputin on draft often when I visit.

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    ReyAnne N.

    The box and donkey has amazing food and drinks live concerts. Great service, good vibes. They're Fish and Chips and their clam chowder are amazing, not to mention other things on their menu that these are a must try item like the Brussels sprout salad.. This place is great for party's and gatherings or just drinks with friends Be aware this establishment does not do DoorDash. Grovenhub, or anything like that of home delivery, you have to go to the restaurant. They do due to go orders.

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    Ashley L.

    The Brussel sprout Caesar salad was the best salad I've ever had! It was soooo good! Food came out quick! I added avocado to mine.

    The chowder and Randy's order of garlic bread to eat with it
    Cyndy And Randy R.

    2.5 stars Interesting place but not like any other Irish pubs we've been to. The decorations and lights were neat and the environment was comfortable and chill but it wasn't a fun place if that makes sense. We went for dinner on a Friday night - maybe the fun happens later? We ordered fish and chips and clam chowder as well as onion rings to share between the two of us. It was all only ok. The fish wasn't flavorful at all. Thankfully the tarter sauce was delicious - probably the best I've ever had. The chowder was too spicy for me (I sadly don't enjoy pepper spicy but it was also weird in a clam chowder). The fries seemed like they were going to be something special but they arrived lukewarm and were meh. We paid extra for the garlic parmesan version - we found pieces of parm on the bottom of the plate - like they were just set there and fries set on top - and they added absolutely none of the good flavor normally found in garlic Parmesan fries. The onion rings were decent but over cooked, a few pieces burnt. Randy enjoyed his beer. We ordered at the counter and the food was delivered shortly after. It wasn't anything special so we won't be back.

    Split fish and chips
    Nick N.

    I've had this on my list of places to try for a while now but never made it out until today. The wife and I couldn't think of what to eat and we're watching The Best Food Review Show on that bastard Sonny was doing a fish and chips special. That made me remember about this place's Fish and Chips as it has been suggested multiple times on local community forums. I was expecting a complete shit show coming in on a Friday night at 6:30, but it was mostly empty. We sat at the bar and we're promptly served. Service in general was pretty quick but upon ordering the fish and chips we were warned of a 45 minute wait as the fryer was backed up.... Considering the bar was more than half empty that's a bit concerning as most everything on the menu is fried or has a fried component....I couldn't even imagine if the place was packed. Either way though, I don't think we waited the full 45 minutes before the food came out and I have to say, it's easily the best fish and chips I've had in a VERY long time. The fish was nice and crunchy, thick, flaky, and moist. I don't know if the tartar sauce is house made but that shit was amazing. The fries were also very good. Not your normal fry....fresh cut, not frozen, well seasoned, but not shitty like In-N-Out fries. My only small gripe is it is a bit pricey by a few bucks on most of the food items, but all in all a pleasant experience.

    The old guy behind the bar is great as long as you are a cool donkey. Get the clam chowder it's on point fish and chips are also on point really can't go wrong never had anything that wasn't been good. Ps it is not healthy just bar food enjoy. My wife said they have salads

    Irish Coffee

    Their Irish coffee is on par with the best in the world! Joe is a pro's pro and he takes care of business. Worth a trip for their Irish coffee, the only problem with this place is they close too early and aren't open 7 days a week

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    Im not a drinker but the food was good. Great place to gave a retirement party or get together after work.

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    No no no. Bar food. Gotta be drunk to eat there. It was recommended by a friend and I really wonder about her tastes

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    Service was excellent. Very clean and nice atmosphere. The pizza was delicious. I definitely will return.

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