Donovan's Pub

"The big, juicy hamburgers at Donovan’s Pub in Woodside have been part of neighborhood lore for decades. There are currently 18 burger options, but their most famous one is still the simplest: a half-pounder that comes perfectly cooked and seasoned with a bit of a crust, and holds together beautifully in between two charred sesame buns and melted cheese. Like any Irish pub that’s worth its salt, the burger comes with real deal thick cut and crispy chips. " - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, kenny yang

"Sure, every other bar in the city has some kind of burger on the menu, but only a few have one of the best. Donovan’s Pub in Woodside, an Irish pub with a fireplace and stained glass windows that’s been around since 1966, is one of those spots. While they’ve got 18 burger options, their most famous one is the simplest: a half-pound burger that comes perfectly cooked and seasoned with a bit of char. If burgers aren’t your thing, they also have great shepherd’s pie and parmesan wings." - team infatuation

"You can still find stray bags of Tayto crisps and solid pubs in Woodside, a historically Irish part of Queens. The best of them is Donovan’s, which has been around since 1966. It’s pleasantly drab and dark-wooded—you half-expect little elves and fairies to fly up from under the floorboards and peek out from the stained glass windows. Donovon’s is also known for having one of the best burgers in town. Come by to watch the Mets game, or after actually going to a game. This place is a few feet from the 7 train, and sometimes you’ll get a free beer if you show them your ticket. " - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, neha talreja, sonal shah

"Of the area’s many Irish pubs, Donovan’s has the best food, and one of the best burgers in the whole city. They serve 18 versions of their famous, half-pound hamburgers, perfectly cooked with a bit of char. This classic establishment has been around since the ’60s, and like any good pub, they’ll have you hoping for a storm so you can hold court by their fireplace all day. It’s old-school, dark-wooded, and drab in the best way; you half-expect little elves and fairies to fly up from under the floorboards and peek out the stained glass windows. " - neha talreja, nikko duren

"This classic Irish pub has been a Woodside institution since 1966. There’s some real history within those dark-wood walls and stained glass windows situated right under the 7 train—ask the staff for some stories and you’ll end up around their fireplace listening to old Queens lore for hours. Donovan’s is best known for its burgers, which have been on the city’s various Best Burgers lists for at least a couple decades. While they’ve got 18 burger options, their most famous one is the simplest: a half-pound hamburger that comes perfectly cooked and seasoned with a bit of char, and holds together beautifully. If you’re feeling frisky, go for The Jack, and you’ll get some heat with the jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle mayo on top. Other excellent pub food at Donovan’s includes their shepherd’s pie, parmesan wings, and full Irish breakfast. photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff photo credit: Alex Staniloff" - Neha Talreja