"If it weren’t for the excellent burger and the patio space, Royale would just be another East Village sports bar where people watch sweaty people running around on TV. But those two factors make Royale a good place to spend an afternoon or evening outside, especially for a low-maintenance birthday. The backyard doesn’t get too rowdy, the burger is consistently great, and the pickle-backs come with a piece of bacon. Email royale157@yahoo.com for details about setting up a private reservation." - Hannah Albertine, Nikko Duren