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    Donnybrook

    3.7 (186 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    DONNYBROOK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Claudia C.

    Decent. I had a coupon for a buy one get one drink that they didnt let me use even though it was not expired. Drinks were ok. Server was rude. I would come back if the weather was nice.

    Becky D.

    This is the best bar in the lower east side. It's located on a quite corner on Clinton street away from the loud and rowdy crowd west of Essex street known as "hell's square". The dim lighting helps create a more relaxed and casual vibe in an upscale setting. The backlit bar highlights the variety of liquor bottles on display. I noticed they had a bottle of Knob Creek bourbon which I had been willing to try. I ordered one on the rocks and it enjoyed it very much. As I scanned their inventory I also saw a variety of Vodka liqueurs. My next order was a Cosmo made with Absolut Citron, lime, and cranberry. The bartender did a great job preparing the drink because because it wasn't too sweet unlike others I've drank before. It was perfectly balanced and delicious. I definitely look forward to coming back.

    Delaney L.

    Great hot cocktails for the winter time! We had a spiked hot chocolate, rich and strong. Warm heaters at each table. The waiter was very friendly, this is my friends favorite neighborhood spot, I'm so glad I got to visit it with her!

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    Arkadiusz S.

    Quiet local bar in lower east side with great selection of bourbon. I came in here with few colleagues on a monday night for a nightcap after dinner and ended up staying for few rounds. The place was half full with a local crowd. It wasn't too noisy which is great if you are coming in with a group and want to have a conversation. Drinks were not too pricey and the bartender was very friendly.

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    6 years ago

    Such a nice neighborhood bar- Vinny is the absolute sweetest bartender- love him so much!

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    11 years ago

    Went on Friday night and use the yelp 2 for 1 deal. Great atmosphere and even better service. Definitely recommend the "Pimms Cup" cocktail!

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    8 years ago

    The *best* Bloody Mary I've ever had. Great whisky selection too; friendly neighborhood vibe. Highly recommended!

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    Very consistent and pleasant neighborhood bar where you can hear the person you are speaking with! Lovely lighting and open spaces.

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    I don't really want people to start coming here, but this is one of my favorite LES bars to chill, drink and dance.

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    We met up for happy hour at Grove Street Social with friends--one who has lived in the West Village…read morefor over a decade and another visiting from Pennsylvania. It ended up being a nice spot for a casual catch-up, though with a few mixed impressions. The space itself is cute and very much feels like a neighborhood bar. One of the things we liked most was that they have games available--we ended up playing Scrabble while waiting for our friend to arrive, which made the time go by quickly and added to the relaxed vibe. Happy hour prices are solid, and the fried pickles we shared were decent. I also had a watermelon cocktail that was refreshing and perfectly fine, if not particularly memorable. Service was a bit inconsistent. The bartender wasn't very warm or welcoming to us initially, though that changed once our friend--who is a regular--arrived. Overall, it's a comfortable spot to meet friends and hang out for a few hours, especially on a weekday like Thursday. That said, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return, but I can see why it works well as a local neighborhood hang.

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    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Five stars if we not counting price. Very good burger, bun didnt get soggy and meat was charred…read morewell which i feel most of these gourmet burgers dont do well. Flavors were great too, most times i feel these burgers just grease bombs with no acidity to cut through besides two pickles However sip n guzzle burger was very well balanced where i did not need to ask for extra pickles, really enjoyed it, maybe the number burger for me in nyc My only complaint is price, 35$ is wild, i know its cuz they use a5 miyazaki wagyu but wagyu burgers is just a gimmick to upsale. Grinding the meat destroys all the hard work of the Japanese cattle farmers. In a burger you can effectively create a wagyu burgers just by adjusting the ratio of fat and meat so using wagyu and regular beef to get to a 60/40 blend is the same. I guess my complaint is mostly just to wagyu burgers lol

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    4/5 - can get pricey, I've been double charged before but I've caught it and asked about it - each…read moretime the fix was easy The piano bar at Duplex is where it's at. Daily they have a pianist rotation along with bar staff who have voices of angels. Service at Duplex is always superb, table or at the bar. I assure you though, once you enter the doors of Duplex - you will want a table. You're immersed into the musical beauty of the city, you're reminded of Broadway dreams and Empire State miracles. Duplex gets better the more you open yourself to the social happenings around you. Share a drink, take some shots, sing a song in front of strangers. Keep in mind your tab will get pricey, but that is what you'll have to be willing to pay. Though you need not be inebriated to enjoy Duplex, I've done it multiple times and have had a great experience either way. At Duplex you see first hand what the city has to offer, all you have to do is embrace it.

    So, after my first few visits, my impression has improved!…read more Eclectic group of people, all having an amazing time, drinking, singing, laughing. The bartenders are the ones singing (amazing voices, I must add) and some of the customers sing too, making the crowd go wild. This downstairs part of the bar has low tabled, high tables and bar seating. They have an upstairs which is a different atmosphere but equally fun. Second floor is more dance/ DJ music with a dancefloor, and neon lights. So, pick which mood you are in and decide where to party. On a busy night service can be a bit slow, but they are working extra, pouring drinks and entertaining. Still they try their best and do it with a friendly attitude, and even ask the crowd for song requests Regardless of which floor you end up at, you will end up having a great time and coming back for more on your next time in NYC.

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