The food and ambience is still good however..... the extremely small fine print on the menu and NOT mentioned by the staff (until you get the bill and ask) states: menu prices subject to change . So that $18 bangers and mash is charged at $22 without any warning. The $10 quesadilla appetizer becomes a $14 main entree when fries are added without the waitress clarifying which you want. Fries are not eaten and returned but still charged to you for the extra $4. So your meal Is suddenly $8 more without you ever being consulted until the check arrives. Bad business. Bad customer experience. Shame because we really like the place. read more

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I absolutely love this place. Went for some drinks for a birthday celebration and stumbled upon Woodhull Tavern. Best accident I've ever made! It was packed so we sat at the bar. The bar top is clean and the decor is awesome. I ordered a Makers Mark, followed by a Guinness draught, while my girlfriend had a SOTB and Moscow Mule. She enjoyed the cocktails while we made small talk with the staff. We were lucky enough to get there before the kitchen closed and decided to indulge in some food. My lady and I shared the poutine. Those Crispy fries, beef gravy, and nuggets of cheese made me feel like a king. It's everything your alcohol-laden stomach could need! My buddies got the Woodhull Tavern burger to feast on. A thick burger with cheese, and topped with a fried egg. The burger was so good they started planning their next visit on the spot. Recommendations - Poutine, Woodhull Burger, Cocktails read more

Great small pub atmosphere. The food was excellent, and the service was friendly. The chicken wing options are awesome! I tried them all!

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French onion soup was delicious, my entire meal was delicious. To top it off they had my favorite brewery on tap... Sand City! read more

Woodhull Tavern - a glass of beer on the bar - Bars Near Me - Commack, New York

My husband loves this place. For me, it is tolerable but because the other places he loves are so awful to me, that gets 5 stars. Top of the stack for the category it is in! read more

Great local watering hole. Small and does get crowded so be prepared. Decent menu had a good hang there.

Ordered takeout wings, but can't even begin to describe how bad they were. The wings were tiny and mostly broken, so they looked like over-battered over-fried blobs. Taste-wise- 2/10. Forgot to put blue cheese even though I paid for extra. Portion size was tiny. Not sure what was in the wings, but it made me extremely thirsty - kept waking up to drink, still thirsty in the morning. read more

Delicious food and great service in a cozy pub atmosphere. We ordered a variety of appetizers and each one was done really well and set up expectations for the main meal. The Owner Frank popped out of the kitchen and suggested the beef stew served in an Italian bread bowl, as it was new to the offerings. We ordered one of those as well as the Jack Daniel's burger. The burger and fries were really good but we are glad he suggested the stew. It was seasoned perfectly and the gravy infused bread bowl was a real a treat. You can tell when the chef loves food.... We will be back read more

Upon entering this pub you get a good vibe. The bartender Jalene came right over to ask for our drink and food orders. The service here is great and so is the food! Highly recommend this Place. They have a great jukebox and the music is nice and loud so you can actually hear it! read more

This was our first visit. The service was very good. We had an early dinner, only table eating. I had the fish and chips. It was pretty darn good. My husband had a burger. Both thought the fries were excellent. My only comment is that my drink was missing the cherry. It would have been five stars with that cherry on top. read more

We just moved into the area, looking for somewhere to go. Pretty happy that we found it. Everyone seems to know each other, it does not come off as a place where you would feel uncomfortable. All of the bartenders and hostess for the night were all super friendly. Ordered some food which came out quick and were up to bar food standards. We ordered fried shrimp and fish and chips. Both hit the spot for us and we are definitely going to go back. Everyone is wearing masks, separated seating to be socially distant, and they have an outdoor area. read more

Nice Cozy Bar Amazing One Bite Wings Great Burgers Friendly Waiters Nice Atmosphere read more

Came in Sunday night and glad I did. Great place with chilled vibes. Had my 18 th birthday here in '1978 when it was the Indian Head Pub and went down memory lane! All the staff are super friendly and outgoing. Wings are perfectly cooked and delish! Nice menu selections. Nice selection of IPA's too. Found myself a new home away from home. Cozy & quaint with outdoor seating if you like. Super clean and neat. Can't wait to go back! read more

We've driven past this place a dozen times and have always wanted to try it, so glad we did! The food was phenomenal. The sweet potato fries were amazing! And the bread pudding was so delicious! The portions were large, we left very full. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Perfect place for me. Sweet staff, good drinks and awesome regulars who made me feel at home.

Cute place. They advertise Bingo on Tuesday's but didn't have it because they were understaffed. Chicken burger was great and huge. Wings were meh. Fries were great. LIT was perfect. read more

My grilled chicken sandwich was delicious and service was outstanding! The old style tavern ambiance was warm and friendly

My wife loni & I bothe love a good drink made right and good food.. the very first time we went in the owner frank was quick to make sure we felt at home and he made my wife a hand made margaritas. Anybody can buy the pre-made but not that night.. we both had some food & we were plenty surprised how good the food was.. we all need a bar like this in our neighborhood.. I only wish I didn't live 30 miles away.. i grew up in commack & moved to East Patchogue.. we have gone back and will continue to stop in for a good drink & food. Frank is a owner who cares . WE WILL RETURN. read more

Nice bar with good grub Comfortable local place to have a few apps and beer . Went there after work one Thursday in the summer and it was an enjoyable time. The bartender was friendly and the food was pretty good. read more

Stumbled upon this gem of a place today. I cannot say enough about how terrific the food and service was. The appetizers were so good and the food was amazing! This is not just pub food made by a cook, you can tell this is homemade with fresh ingredients, from a chef who loves what he does. They have everything you would expect from a tavern, but the food makes it stand out among other places. I highly recommend the beef stew in the bread bowl and burgers, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The food was decent, the owner & staff had a lot of personality, but the karaoke was way too loud, & when it came time for the bill, THE PLACE WAS AN ABSOLUTE RIPOFF. Definitely not the neighborhood bar it appears to be. Salad at steak house prices. read more

So disappointed!!! $90 later for two small dry burgers that took 1 hour to arrive. Service was horrible. Charged $2/burger to cut in half to share. Ordered the house wine while staring at the happy hour menu. When we got the bill, was told it was only at the bar. No apologies for awful service and hour wait for food. Feeling ripped off. read more

We went for our first time this week. The place is cute but extremely small and for a tavern, it is too brightly lit. We came for dinner and yes, the menu is limited, but we were able to find plenty to eat. The prices were reasonable and my husband enjoyed the half-priced Happy Hour drinks. Since it was only two of us, we sat at the high tops on extremely wobbly stools. My muscles ached from just trying to stay balanced. I even switched stools at one point, but it wasn't any better. The food itself was fine, but the onion puree/relish on the chicken burger was absolutely delicious. The fries were not that great, deep fried frozen crinkle cuts, mostly stubs. Besides swapping out the fries, the menu should be tweaked to include beer battered onion rings. While there, we saw they were setting up for nightly music, perhaps that might draw a crowd. When we were there at dinnertime, the clientele consisted of two families, us, and several senior citizens that were seated at the bar. read more

Good and consistent pubs in the Commack area are not easy to find. Woodhull is a winner. Friendly folks, nice bit upscale atmosphere and great food. I have tried lots of items there and enjoyed all - Wings, burger, lobster roll. As mentioned in another review the Hot Dog is outrageously tasty. Seriously one of the best dogs I have ever had (and that's saying something). Double split grilled dogs on a great buttery roll. Reminds me a bit of Walter's dogs from Westchester, man is it good.... read more

Small and cozy location but great food and really nice staff. We will be back next time in town.

Great crowd, vintage vibe, and good drink selection. I would recommend if you are going out with a party of 2-6.

Very nice and accommodating staff. Food was good, but I was honestly expecting better based on the reviews. All in all, a nice pub experience. read more

Small menu. But everything was great. My two friends and I shared the wings (AMAZING) chicken sandwich and steak sandwich. Would 100% stop in again. . read more

Use to love going here but during a recent visit, learned the pricing have gone way up. I know, I know, everything is up but $15 for a vodka soda seems way off. It was super watery, and not worth the money. read more

First time to Woodhull. Very cozy, nice, super friendly neighborhood pub. Had a great time with Owner Frankie and top barman Daren. Interesting old antique imported bar back. Also American Picker type things here and there. Friendly patrons made us feel comfortable. The food- all excellent- We had onion soup, wings, and fried shrimp. Will be back. Thanks guys ! read more

My husband and I live in VA but we visit his parents a few times a year in Commack. We discovered this gem last time we were here and loved it, so we came back again this time. We sat at the bar for a few hours and just enjoyed watching the other patrons have a great time. They played great music and everyone was having such a good time. I can't wait to come back next time we visit. read more

After all the reviews of the food being great , i had to try. I brought my 2 friends from the area in on this Thursday night. Upon walking in , the outside said Ladies night. As I walked in , the bar had open mic night. After working all day from early morning till 8:30 pm I was not in the mood for amateur night at the Apollo! Mostly unprofessional novices practicing music and songs. The food that a few people raved about was at best mediocre to say the least. Someone at the next table recommended the crab cakes which we had and weren't on the menu. I had a steak sandwich and we also gad the chicken tenders. Just average bar food. Place was small and loud due to the music and singing. Probably never going back again. read more

Food was miserable. Tried two types of wings , soup and quesadilla. Each bite was worse than the next. Won't eat here again that is for certain. $50 in food down the drain. read more

One star is generous because I can't get over the prices of a drink at this establishment. I ordered a martini for $12 (which is typical) but my husband ordered a Captain and Ginger Ale (which we were told after the bartender had put ice in a glass and looked for the Captain) that she was out of Captain. My husband then ordered a Bullet Bourbon on the rocks. The bartender used the jigger to measure out one shot over the ice she originally intended to use for a MIXED DRINK and charged us $14! What a rip off! Can't get over the fact that a martini and a shot of Bourbon over ice was $28! First visit and ONLY visit! read more

Hidden Gem that's a great little find. And what you might find surprising is... it's the food that continues to impress! It's not what you would expect from a bar or bar food. I mean it is bar food.. but elevated and done with exceptional execution. LoL. Triple-E I have had burgers. Delicious. Seasoned just right served at the right temp and came with a mountain of fries! The Crispy Short Ribs were WOW Good! Crab Cakes... these did not come out of a freezer and were quite good. Here is what surprised me. The Lobster Rolls! They come two ways. Hot with drawn butter and Chilled with a light herbed mayo. So I ordered them both and... They receive the designation 'these maybe have been the best Lobster Rolls I've had in a long time'. I know. A boastful claim. But at only $18 a pop. How can you go wrong. In the words of Han Solo - "she may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts". Woodhull is quite charming inside as well. A couch and wood burning fireplace from being heaven. Enjoy! read more

Local gem. Great attentive service by the owner, quality food and reasonable prices. Great Bloody Mary. Will definitely visit again and make it a regular. read more

After being ignored at Anthony's coal fired we left our table. We decided to try Woodhull after reading about it on Facebook. So glad we did. Welcoming staff. Nice atmosphere. The food was very good. We had the steak sandwich and the grilled chicken. I would really love to see some ipa's on tap. That would be my only suggestion. Really cool retro comfortable feel and we will be back! read more

Ok, I know there's no such thing as a 5 star pub. But if there were, this is it. First, the interior is warm, cozy and authentic. Almost like stepping back in time (I found out that the Woodhull was the name of the very first tavern in Commack). Fantastic old world bar along with intricately carved chairs in the dining area give this tavern a unique ambiance for Long Island. Second, the food is absolutely outstanding. I mean outstanding not just for a gastropub, but compared to any restaurant. We have been twice and both times blown away by how good the food is. I've had the pulled pork sandwich and last week the tavern dog. Best hot dog I have ever eaten. Sounds nuts, but the dog was out of this world (it's actually 2 dogs grilled and stuffed with your choice of items and then combined in a single roll and served with fries. Btw, the sweet potato fries they serve with the burger melt were bang on too). My wife had the burger melt as did our friends. Everyone was raving. This is a must stop place for any food lover. It's an absolute must for anyone looking for a tavern with a great menu. We have been searching for the right local place for us for years (see previous reviews). We have finally found it. Oh, and the beer is good and cold. read more

Just moved into the neighborhood and heard great things about Woodhull Tavern. Went there last night with my wife and thoroughly pleased. We were entertained by "open mike night". Heard comedians, singers, musicians....all were great-Crowd was totally into it. Loved Our beers was cold and fresh like it is supposed to be. The staff was great! Frank the owner, super friendly and welcoming. Norreen our bartender was outstanding as well. Our burgers were fresh and hot and cooked perfectly. Wings and Fries were also perfect-We will be a regular. read more