Irish Rover

Ate here today for brunch on a cold Sunday afternoon for brunch. I had ordered and ate only the…read moreIrish breakfast and it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

Solid local pub serving many regulars with a super friendly staff. The atmosphere is perfect and…read morethe food is even better. Everything from the Buffalo Wings, burgers to curly fries never disappoint. It's my favorite spot and all of Queens for Buffalo wings. I always order them extra crispy with the nuclear level of hot. So perfect. And the chili dog also is complete perfection with a sprinkle of Tabasco sauce, it's hard to beat. 10 out of 10!

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Donovan's Pub

4.0(615 reviews)

1.5 mi•Woodside

Sat at the bar. The young bartender Christine was so delightful, talkative, efficient. My date…read morearrived 30 mins later. By that time Christine had already engaged me in discussion with other patrons. So much fun. My date got the Irish brunch, I had to get the famous Donovan's cheeseburger (with sweet potato fries) Yum! So good! Christine kept returning to us to see if we needed anything else. In my youth I bartendered and waitressed so I absolutely appreciated the kind attention. By the time the two piece singer and guitarist arrived I was loving the musical vibe!!!! So...excellent food, drinks, service, atmosphere, friendly vibe. (Might be my Sunday place from now on!)

Cheeseburger lunch special was not only very affordable but SO good…read more The food was great but Ann Marie was the highlight. The service we were given alone would have me returning. And I will be back to try their chicken pot pie since it was highly recommended by Ann Marie. The pub is exactly what you'd want a pub to be; a great spot to have a beer and hang out with your friends.

The Classic Cheeseburger

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Ready Penny Inn

4.2(55 reviews)

1.7 mi•Jackson Heights

Best pour in the neighborhood To be clear, it's the only…read morebar I've been to in the neighborhood but they know how to poor a damn Guinness. Good unstable sofas Also unstable stools Be careful with your balance If you can keep yourself upright it's a comfortable sitting experience

Hidden gem neighborhood spot for locals. No frills bar, 4 booth-style seating, pay per play pool…read moretable, good bathroom, no food (unless chips count). In a neighborhood where a lot of the bars look sketchy from the outside, or seem to cater specific clientele, I am glad that this bar exists. $6 beers and they take credit cards.

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Cronin & Phelan's

4.5(238 reviews)

0.5 mi•Astoria

How did I leave my last review 14 years ago? And I question my rating process with only 4 stars …read more Thank goodness Cronins survived Covid. They are still sending out the same amazing classics and have added great specials over the years. The French onion soup is still the most amazing concoction on earth and Cronins could only make it better if they offered it via IV. My mom and I love to share either the turkey or roast beef dinner platters with two soups and still end up with leftovers. The side of turnips is a comfort meal in itself. Potato leek is close second to the french onion. The staff makes the place that much better. The entire place is definitely invested in their patrons and community.. Portions are great and the price is amazing

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Four of us came here because I heard their fish and chips are very good. I am a sucker for this famous British/Irish deep fried goodness. Well, I can say without a doubt that this version is excellent (8.5/10) as described. The dish comes with three pieces that are crispy and tender. However, they gotta make a better tartar sauce than the ones they served in packets. Also, we switched out chips for onion rings. They were fantastic! I also really enjoyed their French Onion Soup (8/10) and the Shepherds Pie (7.5/10). The soup was flavorful without being too salty like most restaurants, while the pie had relatively fluffy mash potato with tasty ground beef mixture. The only item that was a slight letdown was the Chicken Pot Pie (6/10). The puff pastry was decent and so was the cream sauce. The problem was the overcooked and dry chicken breast meat. Our server was very friendly and always had a smile on her face. Btw, even though the space was basically a dive bar, the energetic 60's and 70's music was definitely a plus. Therefore, I gave it a slightly higher score for decor. All in all, this was a great experience.

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French Onion Soup

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My fave Irish cider that have me keep going back

The Wild Goose

4.3(7 reviews)

1.5 mi•Woodside

$9 for a Guinness! Cash only Went there on a…read moreSaturday night. Nice crowd and music but definitely surprised by the price.

Love this bar with all my heart. It's my home away from home. The Goose- Great bunch of lads.read more

Espresso Martini

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Sean Og Tavern

3.7(174 reviews)

1.5 mi•Woodside

From the outside this place looks so out of place especially being in Woodhaven, Queens but once…read moreinside looks like any other pub. It way bigger inside and it was busy when I arrived. All the seats were taken so some of us had to sit on the side. Food was your typical bar food food such a burgers, pizza and fries. It was buffet style so we got the sample a little of everything which was good! We also got a drink of choice and I went with an Irish Ale being it's an Irish Bar. They also have happy hour and specials. Overall, had a great time, made friends and heard interesting stories! Thanks Sam for these amazing events!

Food was good. I had the curry chicken. No complaints. Delicious. Service was great. Will be backread more

Plenty on tap.

Chicken Tenders

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Astoria Tavern

4.3(80 reviews)

0.5 mi•Astoria

Went here last night to watch the Super Bowl. Typical Irish bar - very welcoming, strong but not…read moreexpensive drinks and giant screen tv. There's a dartboard as well. A free buffet of Indian food was provided and it was tasty. Will come back again.

Great spot for professionally made drinks at reasonable prices. A true Irish bar that is welcoming…read moreto everyone.

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More draft beer.

Nancy Blakes Tavern Tap

3.8(19 reviews)

1.7 mi•Jackson Heights

Nancy Blake's Tavern Tap was the perfect spot to catch the World Cup final. We came looking for…read moregood food, drinks, and a fun atmosphere, and it delivered on all three. There were TVs everywhere, so we had a great view of the match no matter where we looked. We were also able to comfortably sit at a table for the entire game, which made the experience even better. Our group ordered the NY steak sandwich, fish and chips, mac and cheese, nachos, fries, and plenty of beer and wine. Everything was delicious. This is definitely comfort food, and I have zero complaints. The steak sandwich was especially satisfying and so filling that I was ready for a nap afterward. The fish and chips were crispy, the nachos were loaded, and the mac and cheese was rich and cheesy. It was exactly the kind of meal you want while watching a big game. One thing that really stood out was the service. We had an infant with us, and everyone was incredibly kind and accommodating, which made the visit even more enjoyable. Between the lively atmosphere, tasty food, great drink selection, and welcoming staff, this was an easy win. I'll definitely be back for more grub, drinks, and another game day.

I had a very disappointing experience at your establishment. I visited on Thursday, April 30, to…read morewatch the Knicks game with my son. Unfortunately, the hostess was extremely rude and impolite. She did not seem to care about accommodating us when we politely asked to sit closer to one of the TVs to watch the game. During our visit, we ordered nachos, wings, a steak sandwich, and a pulled pork sandwich. My son ate the pulled pork sandwich while we shared the other items. Around 2 AM that night, he woke up vomiting repeatedly after eating the sandwich. It was a terrible experience, especially for a restaurant that recently opened. I originally planned on returning to speak with management directly, but after the way the hostess treated us, I honestly did not feel that our concerns would be taken seriously. That is why I am sending this email two weeks later, because the situation still bothers me -- especially since it ruined my son's entire weekend. I hope management takes this complaint seriously and looks into both the customer service and food quality issues.

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Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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O'Hanlon's Bar

4.1(35 reviews)

0.6 mi•Astoria

One of my favorite (dive) bars in Astoria. No-frills, cozy and well stocked with booze. Great…read morecompany, and one of the best pours of Guinness I have found. The bartenders are attentive and friendly. Bathrooms are functional.

It was a chill vibe. I went on a Saturday night and there were maybe 5 other people there, drinking…read moreand watching the hockey game. I paid 11 dollars for two cosmopolitans, not bad for the area. Plus they were STRONG and the bartender was quick and attentive. I would come again. I wish there were games there. I only saw the darts, maybe I missed it. It's pretty dark and dated like someone else mentioned. In any event, I would come again. Good spot to start the night out bar hopping.

Ashley

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Charlies Sports Bar

4.4(16 reviews)

1.7 mi•Woodside

Perfect neighborhood bar. Friendly and right priced, I highly recommend stopping in. Cathy and…read moreCesar rule!

Cheap drinks, good service. Clean space and bathrooms. Had a pool table but I didn't playread more

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Charlie B.

13 years ago

Was here on sunday to watch the NFL Championship games. Great time with some really good football made for an enjoyable day. This was all ruined by the 49er fans who got pissed off and cried like babies when they lost the game. The worst of all was some HEAVY set irish guy who I heard from some regulars is the owner of the place. He went nuts and verbally accosted a customer who had the nerve to root for Seattle, screaming and spitting all over the place. He threw the guy out and cursed him out, all because he was rooting for Seattle. My friends come here regularly, but this was my first time. If this is how the owner treats his customers, its the last time I'll spend my money here. If you do come, watch out for the Big guy with the huge belly who sits at one of the tables in the back. He's a nut job read more

ALEXANDER H.

14 years ago

Irish Rover is one of those horrid places that you wished had long gone out of business. The Bartenders pretend to be nice to your face but talk rubbish behind your back. The Owners has no clue or doesn't care that his clientele is the bottom of the gene pool. Drug addicts and hostile men that are willing to fight at a moments notice. Usually, if you give nice tips one gets buy backs but not here. They only give buy backs to THE IRISH customers and charge you full prices during the Happy Hour. If you happen to be a member of minority, this is the last place you should visit. I wouldn't go back if they paid me money to go there!! Nasty, Racist and Hostile... read more

Olive H.

16 years ago

Erdinger Beer is the greatest of 'em all! I just read this particluar gentle man who referred Erdinger beer at Irish Rover, and I couldnt stop myself from penning this review. Rover, really rocks! Great ambiance, great beer and great service -- all for $25.00! Man. Every beer lover should come to this place, and forget the damn world. The only thing which I missed was some delicious food. Well, dont worry guys! I have asked the organizers to start serving food as well, and they have assured me that it will happen soon. Enjoy the football, and the beer with some lively crowd. And yes, Erdinger is definitely the best! read more

Will I.

10 years ago

So this wacky fruitcake is runnin his mouth outside the bar about how becky broke snapchat, real estate this series a funding that, and me and my crew walk over to him and give him the heave ho. I go in, order a fuckin 7&7, and tell ol enoch to grab the shillelagh cause troubles about to come this way. I go outside and knock a few heads, send most of the yuppies scattering, and me and the boys go back into the bar and have a lovely evening. Great atmosphere, service is very attentive, and usually a pretty good crowd on the weekends. read more

ben g.

16 years ago

What a great little spot! I spent about 4 hours here last weekend and I only left because it was 4 am and my friends were dragging me out! Karaoke? Check Reasonably priced drinks? Check Unpretentious? Check Clean bathroom? Check The vibe is chill- even if you're the worst singer in the world, the crowd will still be supportive. The bartenders are really nice, and the space is modern and clean (though really really tiny!). read more

Adil S.

5 years ago

Racist bartender,I used to go there for years until new bartender work there Rude Racist ,I warned him last time after months not going there he apologized to me and asked me to take off my comments and I did ,tgen he got drunk and he acted as he did before,pls DONT GO THERE ,same way he treated me he will do same to u.nothing is wrong with the place it's the racist service from the same racist bartender read more

Liz F.

16 years ago

This is where I go when I'm just chillaxing with friends. Nothing pretentious, nothing loud and nothing too fancy, you can actually have a conversation with friends in here. And the beers are well priced too, say like 5 bucks each. And magically I kick butt at darts here too! I don't know if it's the bar or the beer, but I'm exceptional. Anyways, I joined to give this place a thumbs up. read more

Joshua O.

16 years ago

Irish rover is a great spot with cheap drinks, great deals, great music, and a great place to come to watch some sports. This place is in a great location and they also have a fun sunday night of trivia. The atmosphere is like any irish pub and the decorations are old fashion irish. You will enjoy your time there read more

Kat B.

15 years ago

Love this place! Reminds me of an old Hibernian Hall for all you that know what I mean. Bartenders have been the same since the start (pretty much), and all have that great Irish wit about them. Have had some of the best times in Astoria at this place and the staff/owner are a large part of it. Slainte read more

Ken G.

8 years ago

Every time I go in it seems like the glasses get smaller and the prices get higher. Other than most of the bartenders being great. I dont see a reason to go there. Sundays suck because he is the only bartender that is shit. No specials, prices too high for the area, just not worth it. read more

Hira K.

182

10 years ago

disgusting dive bar (i love dives) that smells like cigarettes & is always full of weird AF biker type dudes who creep on anything & everything. definitely way better options in astoria. they owner owns astoria tavern as well which is close by & way better! read more

Maverick K.

195

15 years ago

Great spot to dive into for a few drinks. Nothing fancy, but usually not too packed so that you can snag a seat and actually hold a conversation. Service is standard and nothing special, but the usual buy-back policy is in place and health. read more

Chris T.

13 years ago

This is my go-to bar in Astoria. The bartenders are super nice and friendly and they always buy you a free round after three ( sometimes two! ) beers. I go there for the Guiness... after all, it is the IRISH Rover! read more

IRELAND g.

15 years ago

This is my current favorite bar and obsession. Every third drink free? Good music? Affordable? Nice, old-school bartenders? This place makes me want to move to Astoria. I'd be the Norm to the Rover's Cheers. read more

John H.

155

8 years ago

There are a lot of Irish bars all over Astoria, but none have quite the same vibe as the Irish Rover. Sports on the tube, darts, a jukebox and of course Guinness, what else could you ask for? read more

robert k.

16 years ago

i go here when im in queens.. I love the nieborhood and the people working here are very friendly. The bartenders are cool. Cant ask for a better spot than this when im in astoria, queens read more

Fran T.

17 years ago

Favorite Irish Pub in all NYC!!!! Affordable drinks, buybacks, friendly bartenders, comfy atmosphere. Great jukebox!! Its been a neighborhood favorite for years!!! read more

Michael C.

8 years ago

Been coming for over 5 years. Best neighborhood bar ever. The bartenders are top notch. They always take great care of the regulars. My home away from home. read more

Jesus C.

12 years ago

I visited here on my birthday at one time and had a pleasant experience. The menu has plenty of great items on it and one will definitely come back. read more

Olga I.

3 years ago

Ladies be careful of one of their locals!!! Gus. He is also married but that doesn't stop him. My girls all witnessed how much of a creep he is. read more

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