This is our go-to pub of choice in the village and we usually end up here whenever we want a great atmosphere and good food. We sit at the bar and love the local atmosphere! The food is always great (wings are soooo good) and prices are comparable to other places. The bartending staff is always welcoming and the beer selection rotates. Outdoor seating as well. Just a nice local pub with good food and great people. read more

I love coming here for a few Guinness on a cold winter day or coming here for a moderately warm summer morning. The second I walk in, I'm yelling "it's Guinness time". You know what they say about Donnelly's come for the Guinness, but stay for the Guinness. Being here reminds me of the time I was in Ireland and there was a bee that landed on a pen that was on the ground. That was crazy. read more

A while ago, I went with a friend after doing some errands. The place has an outside seating area that is nice in warm weather. We had a burger, a sandwich, a couple of beers and lunch was good. Recently, I stopped for a late lunch/ dinner and sat inside. I ordered the Fish Fry Panco version. Crunchy delicious with lemon, tartar sauce & Cole slaw. To finish the Apple Empanadas with French Vanilla Ice Cream & whipped cream. A Starry complemented the dinner. Service was good, and the place was filled with locals. read more

Donnelly's Public House - Burger, Soup, Cider - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

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One of my favorite places to get a great meal with a cold beer. Their deals are amazing too on Mondays $8 burgers and then on occasion they do 25¢ wings on Tuesdays. A great place for the whole family. read more

What a great place to have a meeting. I've been there for lunch several times with colleagues, a few times with friends, every time the service is exceptional. The food is very good and there are lots of quality drafts on Tap. It's easy to find a booth where you can have a quiet conversation and it's in the heart of Fairport village, which is very convenient for me. Love this place. I'll keep coming back. read more

Great lunch today. Had the gormet grilled cheese w sweet potato fries - def recommend those. Jenna, our server, was great. Food came out quickly and portions were great. Other guys had grilled wings and being a wing snob they were big wings even for a western ny'er! Really cool spot inside. read more

Always consist with a good rotation of beers. Some of my favorite wings in Fairport. Service is usually good, but can slow down when busy. This is a regular stop for us. read more

My mom and I came here for lunch and it was fine. The service was slow, which was surprising for lunch, but we sat outside so it may have been pretty busy inside. We also asked for lemon in our water and didn't get that. They should definitely do a treatment for yellowjackets because they were all around and the attitude was very, "if you don't like it then go sit inside". The food was okay. My mom had a chicken quesadilla and they put raw green peppers in it. I think that was the alternative to the jalapeños she declined, but who knows. My pulled pork sandwich was decent, but not much BBQ sauce and that was disappointing as they have multiple varieties. The roll also disintegrated while I was trying to eat it. Note that it does come with chips and a pickle. Overall, I don't think we would come back, but glad we tried it and supported a local business. read more

Food was great, the atmosphere were really nice, the hostess was really nice and the bartenders were great. However...the server who's name starts with a d with black hair was really rude and was on her phone which wasted my time. Overall the restaurant was great and the food was good and would go again read more

Beef on weck-1st time I tried it. It was delicious! Service was good. Great local place.

I have not been here in a while, but went out for a beer and sandwich with a buddy. Server - (Jessica) Excellent Beer selection very good, had a Grimm Toy IPA. Wings - perfectly done and spiced Burger-done perfectly, and topped the way I wanted it. All in all, an excellent meal and environment. I'll be back! read more

Donnelly's Public House - Burger! - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

BEST OF FAIRPORT Rich and his wife own this establishment in Fairport, NY The beer list is always changing with many great IPA's. A must stop in the village of Fairport, just north of the Erie Canal. Excellent food, the service is great and a very comfortable place to sit and relax for a beer, snack, lunch, or dinner. A wide range of choices to eat and the portions are above average. We love visiting Donnelly's. The best wings in Fairport get them extra crispy! The turkey Reuben and onion rings are the bomb. read more

Ordered nachos with pulled pork, delivered to table in less than 5 mins, cold so we sent back, got next plate again within 5 mins, also cold. Sent back again, this time cook or someone brought out to us, said everyone loves our nachos and these have been "microwaved" so they should be hot. Ugh.....they were not good, still not hot through layer, and who wants microwaved food when you are paying $18 for an order of nachos! Our wings were not great either. Stopped at Salvatore's for pizza as we both left hungry and disappointed. Never again. And we have had good food there before. Service was excellent. read more

Great place for a quick meal of bar food. Our table had a BBQ and Rueben sandwich with a side of tots. Fair prices, good food, good service, good location. read more

Donnelly's Public House - a grilled cheese sandwich with a side of fried tater tots - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

This is my long time go to pub, partially due to proximity and familiarity but also because it's just a great pub. Cozy bar area with high top tables, a reasonably large and ever changing beer selection and friendly bartenders. The dining area isn't huge but is supplemented with a roomy outdoor patio in the summer. The servers are fantastic and the food is a bit better than average pub fare... And the wings are, in my opinion, some of the best in Rochester. Many options including grill finished. The only shortfall is that, during peak hours, there is often a long wait for seating... But I can live with that as long as Donnelly's Public House remains a thriving part of Fairport's ever changing restaurant community. read more

I had the corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, carrots , and parsnips. Great serving, nicely presented. The veggies were al-dente which, for me, was very nice. Unfortunately the beef was too. It could have used a bit more cooking to be more tender. Overall this is a great place worth returning to, for other edibles and drinks. Thanks for great service. read more

Love how easy and simple food are ! Their staff are super friendly! A prefect neighborhood place!

Good bar food. Don't expect the bar to be welcoming if you're not a regular. Still, very nice to sit outside in the summer.

Stopped by tonight for some drinks and was impressed with the selection of beers on tap. We ordered the panko breaded fish fry and turkey burger. I was amazed with the size of the fish fry that was hanging off my plate. My wife loved the Turkey burger too. Met some of the locals that also made us feel welcomed. I would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you for a great time tonight!! read more

A very friendly village bar/restaurant with great atmosphere, very well prepared food, helpful service and adequate off street parking. The kind of place where "everyone knows your name" even if they don't yet. read more

How do I not have a food pic to share? We love Donnelly's. It's a true neighborhood place. Staff is great, food is always hot and fresh, and it's comfortable. Last week I had a Cesar with a sirloin on it. It was exactly how I wanted it. Love this place and even more after the pandemic when we were grabbing food and drinks to go for months. In summer weather there is an outside area in front and you can really people watch from there. read more

Frequently visit for a good pub meal! Great staff and beer selection in an old pub atmosphere.

Had a very nice meal here Saturday night. It was busy but we got a booth right away. The waitress was very good. Friendly and quick. Grilled chicken sandwich with onion rings wad delicious. My beef on weck with fries was very good. Food was better than expected and came out quickly and hot. Highly recommend. read more

A pretty decent pub to stop in for lunch. The atmosphere and decor leaves a lot to the imagination, even for a pub and it was quite cold inside. Our server however was very warm and welcoming, making sure we were taken care of. I ordered a special of the day, a monstrous Tampa Cuban with a side of curly fries, and my spouse ordered a bbq chicken sandwich. My Cuban was enough for two whole meals and was overall very good. However my spouse said that his sandwich wasn't anything special, just a grilled chicken breast with some BBQ on a bun. The fries were super crispy and delicious, we should have ordered an extra side. Overall not anything too special, but also not anything to turn your nose at read more

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Great place to stop for lunch if you are in Fairport. The atmosphere is very laid back so it the perfect place to watch a game, catch up with friends or even have a casual date night night. I went with the Cuban sandwich and it was absolutely delicious...chalk full of roasted pork, ham and a zesty mustard. The portion was large enough to save the other half for dinner! I opted for the side salad but there were many choices to add into your meal. read more

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I just was not a fan. I have gone a few times and brought up my issues. But unfortunately still disappointed. The food is served there and very expensive. The service is very slow. I mean very very slow, unless your drinking hard. I found the waitresses very un interested in serving me. However the men who came in for lunch the few times I have been were served right away. It's funny because had they paid more attention, I work in F.B industry and would have tipped over 30%. But oh well. And the ambiance is almost. It feels like it has amazing potential if the decorator would make up their Mind. And comfy chairs. It is also too loud when it's busy. Because of the total wood thing the sound has no no way of absorbing and diluting a little. So don't go there if you want to hear yourself think or have a conversation. It is set up for loud drunken rambling in stereo read more

Fantastic food, service and staff, what more can one want. Very busy place. Would definitely go again.

Great atmosphere, tap selection and a specials menu that always gives you options.... Awesome service by a friendly staff!

A few coworkers and I stopped by here for lunch. It was a beautiful day, so we were able to sit on the patio in the front of the restaurant. Service was quick and friendly. We had no issues there. I appreciated the inclusion of a vegan option on the menu. The veggie burger was fine! Nothing amazing, but good. I added BBQ sauce to it, and that definitely made it better. Also, the curly fries were delicious. Overall, fine experience. read more

Donnelly's Public House - veggie burger with curly fries - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

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I have been to Donnelly's a few times and have had similar experiences each time. I keep going because it's right in town and is easy to agree on for a group. That's probably the best feature- people give it the benefit of the doubt. I went with three friends and walked into the dark bar with low ceiling where we were hit in the face with a smell I most closely associated with livestock, though it was probably a sewer back up. We were seated quickly at a table nestled between the service bar, atm and kitchen door. Our server was great for the first part of the meal but after dropping the food he disappeared! We had to request our check from the bar then request to pay it! We didn't see our server again until we were walking out the door. The beer menu is good, they keep a list on an tablet, which this server gave us- but didn't mention we could click on the beers to get more info- like ABV. They have a solid selection of notable IPA so no complaints there. The food was unmemorable. I had the tuna melt and a side salad, the salad was basic but crispy. The meal came in around $14 with the salad upgrade, which was a bit steep for what was served. The tuna melt was standard fare but not notable which was the consensus around the table. It will be a while before I come back to Donnelly's. read more

Donnelly's Public House - Cheese quesadilla. Why do bars love to serve this so much?! - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

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Great build a burger and plenty of side choices. Great beer selection too and the outdoor seating is super in good weather

Food is always good, no matter what you order, drinks always well mixed and cold, service is friendly and prompt.

Used to live in Fairport a looong time ago-in town to take care of my mom who is in the hospital. stopped in to get take out and had a much needed martini while I waited. Had an excellent experience all around. The turkey burger and waffle fries with special sauce were spot in n as well as the martini. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, especially for someone on their own. Added to my wonderful rediscovering of Fairport! Thank you! read more

Damn good food and worth every penny! It's loud though. No separation from the bar regulars.

Wonderful waitstaff and great food. Ever-changing craft draft lines to compliment any meal. I highly recommend their grilled wings!

Best specials in Rochester Check their web cam special board on their web site Their special dinners are great too read more

Donnelly's Public House - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

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Great place for some great food and the servers are awesome. Very attentive and friendly. Our server Stephanie has us laughing tonight which was really needed after a long week! And it's only Wednesday! Ha Highly recommended read more

Donnelly's Public House - Vegetable Beef Barley soup... so yummy on a cool night. And a huge thanks to Stephanie for making us laugh... we needed it! - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

Stopped in Fairport for lunch while cycling on the canal. Had a salad and onion rings. Food was fresh and tasted great. Friendly service. I didn't have my wallet so I paid the owner, Scott, with Venmo. read more

Picked up wings on our COVID wing tour this week. Ended up going with the Buffalo Hot, extra saucy, extra crispy. My kids went BBQ. They loved theirs - a rich and thick BBQ - smelled incredible and they left none for others to try ... always a good sign. The Buffalo were ok - the flavor was fantastic, but were anything but crispy let alone extra crispy. Although they weren't dry, they certainly weren't "saucy". The good thing with buffalo wings take out is the jar of Franks in the fridge can help with the saucy part. Overall - these are good wings - I'm still looking for a local place with the trifecta of extra hot, saucy and crispy ... stay tuned. read more

Donnelly's Public House - Buffalo Chicken Wings - American Near Me - Fairport, New York

Been here about 3 times now, highly recommend eating the food after you're so drunk you can't taste anything because anything before it tastes like the vomit you'll have the morning after. Horrible service, obviously just looking for tips not trying to actually provide service. The only reason i'm giving this a 2/5 is because the ambiance is fairly nice and the grilled parm wings are pretty good. read more