The "literal" embodiment of IYKYK, this classic old school neighborhood institution, the type of…read morewhich are becoming increasingly rare to the point of near extinction, is certainly on my shortlist of the best bars in the city, let alone the borough. The gorgeous, ancient building, Fillmores for close to 50 years now but home to a bar for many years prior to that, is perennially packed with a cross section of local regulars representing many eras of the neighborhoods varied history and populations, from old school working class joes in Union Jackets and hardhats to more recent immigrants from every corner of the world befitting it's location smack in the center of the worlds borough. They're all most definitely having a great time, soaking up the fantastic atmosphere and character and being served by seasoned pros with a level of old school care and camaraderie, and focus on loyalty to the regulars that is also sadly rapidly fading away (how many other places in this town still know the meaning of the words "buy back?") Where the place really sets itself apart from all the other local watering holes however charming they might be on their own right however, is the food. Its lives up to the original designation of a tavern as a place that places a priority on the cuisine, and indeed the offerings rise far far above the bar-food norm. This is the type of spot that not only serves one of the great, deeply satisfying under-the radar burgers, non nonsense but deeply meaty uniquely presented on a long hero-type roll, but also one of the best, and cheapest NY Strips in town and a killer prime rib special. Also has some of the most reliably crispy wings, even if the propriety house sauce is just a tad sweet for my tastes, and a rotating list of delicious house made soups (particularly a marvelous lobster bisque) that can be paired with said wings or most other options as part of the wonderful lunch specials. I've heard many other patrons praise the grilled chicken wrap but have never had the chance to give it a try as of yet. I'll have many more chances because I plan on continuing to visit the place often for years to come, and here's to hoping that this place remains a constant in the ever changing borough as it's miraculously been able to all these many many years.

This is the kind of place that works well as a neighborhood hangout, but I wouldn't consider it a…read moredestination restaurant. I'd seen it on Yelp for quite a while, and the food in the photos looked really promising. Unfortunately, when we pulled up and saw the location, I had a feeling it wasn't going to live up to my expectations. I was hungry enough that I decided to give it a chance anyway. If you're coming strictly for the food, I'd probably skip it. But if you're looking for a casual spot to relax with a beer and grab a bite, it does the job. Although the meal wasn't what I had hoped for, I do think the kitchen made the best of the ingredients they had. My husband ordered the steak sandwich, and I was pleasantly surprised by how tender the meat was, even though it clearly wasn't an expensive cut. I ordered the French onion soup, which lacked depth of flavor, had very few onions, and the bread was really soggy. My Caesar salad, on the other hand, was dressed and tossed perfectly, but the dressing tasted like it came straight from a bottle. If they made their own dressing, or even used a higher-quality one, it could have been an excellent salad. Our server was friendly and attentive, though she didn't seem very familiar with food terminology. I asked whether the onion rings were made fresh or frozen, and she replied, "They always taste fresh when I've had them." That pretty much answered my question, I'm guessing they were frozen. Overall, it wasn't a satisfying meal for me. Then again, I came for the food. If your goal is simply to unwind with a drink and some casual bar food, you'll probably have a much better experience than I did.

Great local bar the drinks are good well made. The food is good as well the burgers were very…read morefilling, the fries and onion rings were good too. The wings were alright in my opinion. The service was good the food came out in a reasonable time. The servers were pleasant. And the ambiance was chill good music and games playing on the screens, they have great happy hour specials

The food was really good and came out fast. Also, our server was amazing and extremely attentive…read morewill definitely be returning.

Amazing old school and , lovely crowd , very diverse menu , 4 star food , great sports bar , 9 huge…read moreTVs , great Jukebox, owner is a Gem , stand up Guy , runs his pubs well , fun place to hang , great mixology,

Tonight I tried the Cheesesteak Sub , the meat was a tad overdone, with some gristle, not expected,…read morethe roll was chewy , not toasted , and I think it was Chibatta.. and not grilled.. served with fries , they are always good.. this is a neighborhood place, always good service, nice waitress, who this evening was also the bartender.. ! I will go back, nice solo , with friends or family.. !

Came here on whim because I was looking for a local bar near me in Queens Village that had a pool…read moretable. My boyfriend and I were happy to find a place on a Sunday that closes late. This place is not fancy but it's a good neighborhood spot I think. First the service, the bartender Mia was nice and attentive. She can make a mean cocktail. I would come back just to try those honestly. I ordered a lemon drop and it was good. Second the prices. Listen I don't think you can beat those prices. Beer is around $5 Cocktails from $8-10 and a personal pizza (the only food offered) is $8. Pool is $1 just make sure you have quarters or the bartender can make change for you. The pizzas were decent. You definitely can split between 2 people. Wish they offered more food options though. Come here if you just needs a spot for cheap good drinks and to chat with friends. Very laid back.

A friendly local neighborhood Irish pub in queens that keeps it simple and old school which I…read moreprefer..Good place to grab a few drinks , watch sports and hit some pool balls while the darts are hitting the board .Old school interior that's heavy on wood and lite on the chill vibe . While cuz is sitting at the bar taking to his boys , I am across the bar at my own table watching the Yankees and met game while the world cup is on most of the giant screens . Prices for booze is reasonable and I ain't sure if they serve food as I didn't notice any at the bar or the tables . A cool relaxing pub to get your drink on and watch sports without the noise or frat atmosphere. 4 stars on my yelp meter.

The bartender seemed nice. This was our first time here, willing to give it another shot…read moreeventually, but nothing really stood out for me while there. Actually, they do have a lot of dart boards and an extremely fine pool table. The bathrooms are questionable but, could be better. The, they don't even have a proper ice machine. And the beer sometimes tastes weird. And they are not good at making cocktails as the village green. They know how to make two-step cocktails but I would t let them make anything too fancy. It's also dusty. I'll tell ya that. I mean yeah you're gonna have a good time, but it's mostly boomers and Gen Xers going in for a cheap drink. Like I know, regularly I spit up acid but this place had me dry-heaving. We love Jennifer, the other guy, ummmm... Hector! Nice people in there. I just wish they did the bar better. They DO have buffets, and BBQ's. Sometimes they have these buffets and shit. Food. So the only highlight is we can go there for darts, food, or maybe bands; karaoke, stuff like that. That's about it.

Amazing place!!! The food is excellent as well as the service!!! Coming in with a large group is…read moretotally great!!! They can accommodate!!!

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.

Wowowow. This is really one of those spots that should not be Yelp''ed, so it does not get ruined…read more But - we also want people to support them so they stay in business ! (Which they have for over 75-80 years already, & thankfully, have not changed much inside). If you have to spend some leisurely time in Flushing doing some shopping, getting a discount deep tissue massage, or eating some amazing food, this is def THE spot for the early warm up!

Awesome place, great prices, great pours. Friends and I had a great time, good atmosphere. Really…read morecan't go wrong here

I was yesterday years old when I experienced the glory of the chicken spiedie sandwich at this fun…read moreneighborhood ale house. Oh my gawwwd.... 'Twas served on ciabatta with a side of garlic aioli and the most perfect shoestring fries. I've been here a couple times prior and have always had excellent service and good food/drinks, but this time was especially delicious and the happy host made my friends and I feel so very welcome.

Great local spot that is always busy - for a good reason! Quick, friendly service and great food!…read moreLoved the fish sandwich and the tots!

It's tight , crowded and pretty much a local spot but they make the best pina coladas ! Also if…read moreyou're lucky enough to catch the music set it's worth the trip . It's young and trendy with everyone standing around listening to the band . There is an inside but we didn't get inside as it was too crowded . Take a listen !

Great hidden gem. Never too crowded yet s great place to meet up. Service is always on…read morepoint. If a snack is desired they have it.

We stopped by on Sunday afternoon . The food was good might…read morebe a bit pricey . The service was friendly and attentive .

Very attentive servers. Constant returns to fill water glasses throughout meal. Place decorated for…read moreChristmas with village scenes by the windows. Food was nicely prepared and everyone was pleased with their choices. One had fish and chips and the fish was flakey and light. Fries were the right crispiness. The steak tidbits were a good size order and well prepared. Finally the chicken cordon bleu was moist with good fries and carrot