Foot was great! Cooked well, came out timely and tasted delicious. Loved the mozzarella sticks! Drinks were good too. Service was great until shift change. Felt like we were forgotten about. Guest that came well after us were attended to as if we weren't even there. Finally we asked to get our check and some to go boxes. Still tipped appropriately because our first wait staff was awesome, just hope she gets it. Will we come here again? Yes! We believe everyone deserves a second chance, the care of our first wait staff, the ambiance, and the food, (although spendy) still made it worth it. Hoping to give five stars next time. read more

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should be named "ZERO FURLONGS" the FOOD is BLAND and incorrectly handled & prepared, some items overcooked, other items undercooked, the WORST -- who ever is responsible for the food knows absolutely NOTHING about food -- read more

We were in East Durham on May 25, 2025 for the Irish Festival, so we went to Five Furlongs. We were here last year and had a positive experience. This year, not so much! First of all, the bar room is beautiful, with cool Tiffany bar lights. The dining area is small but nicely decorated. All around, a nice atmosphere. We wanted to sit at the bar and were seated right away. The lady behind the bar sheepishly greeted us (barely a smile) and offered menus. We were surprised we weren't offered cocktails at all. As she went about her business, we both noticed she was miserable. This continued for the rest of the evening. No smile, no customer service demeanor. After about 10 minutes a young man came over to us and finally offered cocktails, which came quickly and were made well (Doubles). Our food order took about 30 to 40 minutes to come out and at one point the bartender made an excuse that the kitchen was very backed up because it was such a busy day. This was not reflected in the dining room we were able to see. I ordered the onion soup. The soup was covered with delicious baked cheese, it should have been more browned in my opinion, however the broth was very bland and watered down. The worst I have had in a while, and I didn't finish it. My wife ordered chicken fingers and a quesadilla, and she liked both. While we were waiting so long for our food, we enjoyed the NY Yankee game on the TV directly in front of us until another guest sat at the bar and asked the bar tender to put on the Met game. Now in my opinion it is common bar curtesy for a patron and the bar tender to ask if anyone else is watching something, which we obviously were! This did not happen, so I asked to change another TV back to the Yankees. The bartender went to a TV 3 positions down the bar and when he was unable to get the channel to change threw the remote down and WALKED AWAY! Now I was pissed and when he came back, I said, "I wasn't kidding, please put the Yankees back on". He again went to the TV almost completely out of view and was able to change the channel this time. Why he chose a TV so far out of our field of view I have no idea as three of the other five TV's all had on a soccer game which no one was watching. Again, the bar was not full at all!. Now when we go out on the weekends we usually have several drinks as well as full dinners. I was so angry at this TV situation and the bad soup that I didn't finish my drink and we finished the evening early. Then I received the check, our bill was an outrageous $88.00 (2 doubles, soup, chicken fingers & a quesadilla) I was astonished for appetizers and one drink each. Overall, the service was poor and the food mediocre! Not worth the dollar value at all. We will not be back. read more

Stopped here today! I own a dog friendly travel account and lovers find dog friendly spots! Five Furlongs allows well behaved leashed pups outside to join PAWrents for a bite and a drink! Food was great! Enjoyed a Burger and Mac & Cheese. Would definitely return! For more dog friendly fun follow us @Doggieroadtrippin on Instagram! read more

the first time we went last year was excellent. this year it wasn't great. the salmon gas always been good. the chicken this time wasn't. But its a nice place to have upstate, i hope it has a great run. The service this time also wasn't the best. Mostly all of the servers were huddled up in a corner, talking. hard to get their attention for a napkin or a straw. the manager, though, was hustling, very busy and seemed engaged. So different from last year. The ambiance is lovely if you can sit outside. last year we did, it was perfect. this year we couldn't, some animal must have died in the bushes. lol, i hope this place makes it. its a charming spot and something that is needed in the area. we will support this place again in the future. read more

Slow service. Dogs at the bar. What kind of place serves food and has dogs at the bar.

Five Furlongs has good food and service. It has the same problem that afflicts other restaurant pubs. The happy hour crowd arrives before diners who walk into an inescapable bar crowd with no seperate dining area. One barfly insisted on injecting himself into our conversation. read more

What a place. They setting is amazing. And the staff very friendly. Just starting up so it was a little crazy. But the food was great. Wings where awesome Onion rings were homemade and fresh. And the sliders were dead on. Was looking forward to this place and wasn't disappointed. We will be back. The seating and the view is awesome alone. Go have a beer and a bite. You'll be glad you did. read more

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I like it but it got very pricey and I finally ordered the shepherds pie which tastes more like taco meat in reheated mashed potatoes. When I walk out I end up spending as much as if I was at Sardi's. All the sides or salads are insanely overpriced. French soup is the best and the soups are as well and drinks and pub is very pleasant. But the food could be hit or miss now. read more

Wife and I were looking for a place on a Saturday when we were both off. The place we we going to go to was packed and a quick Google search suggested here. Pulled up, and the parking lot was empty, but the lights were on, so we went in. We were greeted at the door and told to pick any table. The menu is simple with something for everyone. We ordered drinks and food but didn't have to wait long. I ordered the Furlong burger with onion rings, and the wife ordered the chefs onion soup. Both came out in no more than 15 minutes. The burger was cooked perfectly and delicious. The soup was a large crock and again delicious. The onion rings were perfect and not frozen but hand cut to order. We will be going back and highly recommend this place if you're looking for something different. read more

This place was very friendly and inviting. The staff was very attentive and loved their food. Will be going back again read more

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The onion soup was amazing! Very impressed! Now I ordered the steak with fries and asparagus. The asparagus came from the kid's menu for sure! The steak is drowned in the sauce at first you think they are trying to hide the poor quality meat. The sauce overpowered the flavor of the meat and also made the fries soggy! The bartender is not very welcoming. "First time here," I told him and proceeded to ask him what is the popular dish here. He had nothing to say and walked away as he told me that everything was good here. He mentioned practically everything on the menu. Very serious young man, with no smile. Between the food and service, I would say out of 5 stars I would give 3.5 stars. The Ambience- country music, dim lighting, nice vibe. read more

Fun Irish restaurant. Very friendly staff. Amazing shepherds pie. Will definitely return! read more

Five Furlongs - Irish Espresso Martini - Bars Near Me - East Durham, New York

Food is great we went on Aug 2 2025 ( Saturday) , it took hour and a half of waiting for a small plate of baked clams. And 2 hours for the main dish because a big party was in the premises . The girls that served us, were super nice, but 2 hours of wait is beyond bad . The owner was chatting with customers not even thinking of offering bread or something in the table, after waiting for so long. And he will get upset if the servers will go into the kitchen asking the chef how much longer to get the food. They even served 2 women that arrived one hour later than us, before us. If you want to stress and fight to get served go and have dinner there. For me it's not worth it, I was starving and came out starving from the dinner. The portion of salmon was tiny, only half of the cut had fish. The chef and the owner needs some learning. I don't intend to receive a discount, but at least a decent portion after 2 hours of waiting. Won't return . read more

We made a reservation for 5:30 on a Saturday. We were glad we did because it was a bit crowded. Service was friendly, tables are along one side across from the bar. There is a large outdoor seating area, but it was too cold out. My martini was ok, my friend liked her Rip Van Winkle. She ordered salmon and I had shepherds pie. Both were good, but not anything special. There were only 2 choices for dessert, we decided to pass. If you're in the area, it's a good place to stop. I wouldn't make a special trip to go back but would go if I were out that way. read more

We love coming to Furlongs! We sat inside because it was a cold night - it was packed but we were seated right away! Great and attentive staff, delicious food and wonderful ambiance! Can't wait to come back again and sit outside on the beautiful outside deck. One of the best restaurants in East Durham - see you soon! read more

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Food was great along with accommodating and friendly service. Pleasantly surprised by the playlist - great music courtesy of the bartender Carson! read more

Food consistently good. Service speedy and friendly staff. Atmosphere bar cool. Locals welcoming to city folk.

Unfortunately this is not a well run establishment . The margaritas were watered down and tasteless. The food was good . I was taken aback that my 12.00 Caesar salad and mind you, we are talking basic Caesar no added toppings was the same size as an 8. 00 house garden salad . The chicken wings were pretty good, a little big for my liking . For 2 people our total was over 100.00 and then was notified while checking out that there was a 5.00 surcharge for using my card . We live in the neighborhood and will not be returning . The shamrock house down the road has great service, great home made food and reasonable prices . read more

A very decent restaurant and bar in a tiny town with nothing much else going for it. This place has some pride in it's appearance and the food was prepared with attention. Located right on the main drag, it's easy to find and worth stopping at for some refreshment. read more

Came last Wednesday as last Monday was my birthday (58). Was greeted, were seated, we ordered; Chicken Ceasar for myself, one order Turkey Burger, and Chicken Quesadilla. All ordered Mushroom Soup. Friend received Pulled Pork, declared very good, tasted Quesadilla, delicious, and my salad was very good. Delicious soup! Dessert Red Velvet cake for myself, Carrot Cake for others, delicious. Very nice atmosphere, reclaimed wood tables and a VERY LONG BAR, which overlooks Rt 145. Would I recommend despite hiccups? Absolutely! Plus, open seven days, a huge plus in my book. read more

Nice remodel. Great food and a great atmosphere. Worth stopping in and checking it out if traveling through. read more

Service was great, very caring waitress. Very disappointed in the 'special'. 3 thin slices of very over-done roast beef with little gravy. Tough & chewy. Veggies were fresh and mashed potatoes were good. ​ read more

I took my husband for a birthday dinner last night and was very pleased. The food was a 10 out of 10! The staff was attentive without rushing you through your meal. We will definitely be dining there again and trying out the variety of choices they offer. Before leaving our server Trish showed us the great plans Furloughs has for nice weather dining and entertainment outside in a beautiful pavilion located next to a creek with a falls. Very exciting. Thanks again for giving us a wonderful birthday dining experience! read more

I'd pass on this place given a second chance. The liquor at the bar didn't taste just right. Disappointing! But the bartender was pleasant. Yada yada Yada yada Yada yada read more

We love this place! We sat outside multiple times along the creek and it was just beautiful. True it might take a little long for your food to come out but it is well worth the wait! Food is fresh and delicious! The wait staff are very friendly and efficient. This is our go to spot when in town! read more

Nice view. Fun bar. Staff very friendly. Fun to ride to on the motorcycle. Will plan on going back soon.

I was excited to try this new spot in East Durham. The inside gives off classic bar vibes with Tiffany lights and a long wooden bar. Out back there is a beautiful new patio with nice patio furniture where you can sit along the creek with waterfall views. The food here may be great, but I will never know after waiting for FOUR HOURS and receiving nothing that I ordered. Four of the twelve people in our party received their food after four hours of waiting for a 33% success rate...They were out of multiple items, but it turns out we were given an outdated menu and they did not realize this until an hour after we ordered. Our waitress seemed to have no idea what was going on and after a couple of hours informed us that she neglected to send our order to the kitchen. I would excuse the extreme wait if they were busy or short staffed, but we were one of two groups outside and there was about 8 staff members just standing around the bar. Also of note - the drink and food prices run higher than average at this establishment...$14 for 8 mozzarella sticks and $7 for a domestic draft. read more

I cannot believe how bad the service was. Food was average at best, only stop by if you're desperate

If you are looking for a comfortable, welcoming pub and restaurant, you would be hard put to find a better eatery and bar then Five Furlongs. Walk in and you are transporTed to a corner pub in Dublin. With Connie or Garett welcoming you with a smile and their staff best providing the best service around. Wether out on the deck or down by the Catskill Creek and outdoor fire pit you are guaranteed to have a great time. You need to go !! read more

food was pretty good, waitress was nice but the restaurant was clearly understaffed. the real negative thing was the owner!!! he was a real jerk, clearly to his employees. let me paint a picture: we are sitting at our table, and we want to know the WIFI password. our waitress is walking by with a tray of food, and we ask her for the wifi password. she graciously stops and is about to tell us the password when the owner rudely dismisses her with the flick of his hand to say "get going now" and CLEARLY rolls his eyes to her. he then proceeds to rudely give us the password and walks away on his phone just walking around the restaurant. he definitely made me feel uncomfortable eating there and i did not like how he treated his waitress. read more

Its a good local bar but they need to seriously up their TV game. They have 5. All were on ESPN News which is hard to look at with no sound. We asked to put on Golf Channel and they said they forgot to pay the bill. Sure. My bil comes out automatically. Instead the left it on an infomercial for Humana. Good times. Gotta do better. Curious to see what a Saturday looks like. Cooning channel maybe. read more

Decent atmosphere for a pub. Average food. Not bad. Friendly people. Prices ok. The Guinness was good!!

A hidden gem in the Catskills.last time I was there it was a horse shoe bar.Now it's beautiful inside.Outside is an oasis with large deck and stage with seating .Then you have tables and chairs next to the creek.Owner is very friendly and staff is excellent .Good is good and drinks are reasonable.You have to stop when you go through east Durham. read more

They posted on their Facebook page that they were offering Christmas brunch beginning at 11am. My girlfriend and i drove all the way there only to be told that they don't open until 12pm. We also had dinner reservations for 5pm and were hesitant to even come here after the misleading information regarding Christmas brunch. There weren't many restaurants open nearby on Christmas day so our choices were limited. We had made a reservation days prior for 5pm. As we walked in we stood there Noone to greeted us other than the bartender who could clearly see that we were not being helped. Some girl then walked towards us and I said hello we have a reservation for 5. She assumed 5 people. I said no for 5pm it is just the two of us. She proceeded to look disheveled and asked me if my name was something other than my name. I said I made a reservation a week ago. She pretty much was about to tell us that there were no available seats. That was until the owner of the restaurant or restaurant manager said to we have plenty of room, there's a table in the back. She proceeded to clean off the table. She gave us our menus and clearly had an attitude. The table was wet so I wiped it down myself. The bartender came over and asked if we wanted something to drink. I had mentioned that I saw on the Facebook page that there were speciality Christmas drinks available but could not recall the name. He was not sure of the exact names as clearly he was not supposed to be waiting our table. He's a bartender. He clearly took the slack of her job because she didn't want to serve us therefore she avoided us and believed we weren't aware of this. She chimed in to the bartender and rudely Said I gave the speciality drinks on my phone. He proceeded to come back and handed me his phone with the specialty drinks. I applaud the bartender for remaining professional, nice, and accommodating. As we were eating put appetizers the girl jammed past my girlfriends chair and said can you move I have glasses and shit to get. My girlfriend wanted to speak to the owner but didn't want to do this on Christmas night and ruin our night. As we proceeded to eat our dinner other tables started to fill up. The girl walked right over the family sitting next to us and was beyond nice to them, she explained the speciality drinks and proceeded to shoot glances towards us. I thank the bartender for stepping up, for remaining professional and nice. The girl you have working for you had a major attitude problem and should not be working with the public. read more

Awesome food, great staff in a relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend! Also has a good selections of tap beers, enter as a stranger, leave as a friend! read more

Great place for indoor or outdoor (summer) dining. Attentive staff, fresh food and healthy drink pours.

Great food and great service. Limited menu, but they are masters at what they prepare. Happy relaxing place to eat and drink.

The renovated venue looks great & I was excited to support a revitalized business in our area. 1st visit sitting on the back deck was enjoyable enough to prompt a return visit. Both times the food has been good & made with fresh ingredients. However, my 2nd visit was a severe disappointment. A friend & I returned, deciding to sit at the bar that was about 1/2 full. Even though the bartender did notice us stating she'd be right with us. It eventually took 18 minutes before our drink order was taken after another staff member overheard us stating our astonishment & that maybe we should leave. A waitress was appointed to assist us. Being thirsty, we each ordered a double vodka, club & cranberry being it took 20 minutes to enjoy our 1st sip. Also stating our food order to alleviate a further delay. During our time, the fruit flies were so bad that we had to continuously swat them away & a patron seated nearby kept trying to kill them. Delayed service continued to be a struggle through the over 2 hour experience, with another couple seated nearby at the bar joking that we were on the forgotten corner. Dinner & 3 drinks later, we had to ask 3 times for our bill. Which I almost fell off my chair when the bill was delivered & waitress explained our drinks amounting to $96. because we had doubles. Double shots in a tall glass & we couldn't even taste the alcohol. $16 a piece for terrible cocktails that reasonably (for an E. Durham establishment on a non-holiday weekend) should cost $10 (even in the current economy). At that price (cost of 3 handles of Tito's) we should've been drinking martinis & needed a ride home. So just beware the New York City prices for weak underwhelming cocktails & stick to draft beer selections when you visit. read more

Yes, good Burger they just need a better bun. Otherwise everything else is groovy.the place turned out beautiful.,