Mad Donkey Beer Bar & Grill

Really cool quirky spot. Bartender Alex was super cool,.friendly makes you feel at home...lots to.see and talk about in here. Polaroids on the roof, plenty of patrons doing tullamore dew shots. Recommended a local beer too.

I discovered this place on the same day I lost my apartment to a fire in neighbor's unit. Cold and broken -- i found this gem to bring warmth back to my life. I call this sort of a establishment a dive bar PLUS which translates to just my kind of place. They had great local options on tap. Bartender was super friendly. There were nuts on the ground! A proper time indeed. And there's old tap handles on the ceiling, never seen that before. The food was also phenomenal and the atmosphere had a welcoming, communal vibe. Perfect for snagging regulars. Will be back to say hi to Dolly Parton.

If you miss that old-fashioned NYC style bar, then you're in the right spot. Simple enough to enjoy the decor and the atmosphere, peanuts galore and shells must be thrown on the floor, No Exceptions....lol. The bartenders are friendly and attentive, and they make you feel like a regular. So stop by scan the QR code, order some of the tasty finger foods on the menu, and get a cold one and then sit back and enjoy another one. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, but in this case, I'll be back for another Guinness Draught.

A small but homey bar that has tvs and good music. The spicy bbq wings were great, well worth the messiness. Thankfully, the bartender provided me with a paper towel roll. Frito chili pie was a peculiar dish. Not my cup of tea but A for creativity. Black & grey drink was recommended by the bartender and it was pretty interesting with its Earl tea flavor. Nice little pregame before attending my event

Excellent pours and beers, made a mean Buffalo Trace old fashioned.

Food is good but service and bartenders are very disrespectful and not welcoming at all . They need to learn how to treat customers. Horrible service . Love the food but will mot be coming back

Great place, nice atmosphere. Too many variety of beers, great food and lots of free peanuts haha. You feel among friends.

Always a great place to hang out even if you have never been there before. All the regulars will make sure you feel welcome in that local dive bar.

A really cool dive bar just when you need it the most. Came for a few drinks and bites before an event and the bar was packed with all types of people just having a good time. I was a little intimidated at first but everyone we came across, from employees to patrons were super friendly and chill. They had decently priced drink/shot specials and their food was good for dive bar food. A few of us had some fries, boneless wings and hot dogs and all went down very quickly. Don't forget to throw your peanut shells on the floor.

This is a GREAT BAR for cocktails and the bar food is really good too. Come here for the cold brew latte if you like espresso martinis. Another plus, the free shelled peanuts. If you wanna hang at the bar with friends but don't want to drink, they have hop water too!

This was the perfect local spot! I came in on karaoke night and someone was singing "I'll make a man out of you" from Mulan so I already loved the energy. Dustin and AC were the most attentive, accommodating and enjoyable bartenders. Jeanette was a dear handling the karaoke and gave me the confidence and kindness to sing a song. Happy to have a homey bar to come back to

I love stopping by while I'm in Queens. Now that I have discovered they have an Elf mural and a resident (of sorts) French bulldog with his own barstool, this is a must stop while visiting this neighborhood. Super laidback and the drinks are cold and flowing. The staff wants to ensure a good experience! Live music when I was there on a Friday early evening. Cheers!

Visited for the first time after hearing so many great things. It's average, plenty of people, local bar. Ordered a vodka cranberry and I received a cranberry with vodka. No complaints you would have to experience it for yourself. The staff was very friendly and seating seems to be plentiful. The price was average

Recommended by a friend, as I was looking for a place to shoot darts. Went on a Thursday evening, minimal crowd. Two dart boards in the back, and we had them all to ourselves! Super fun, tasty beers and chicken quesadilla was fine. Usual bar food; chicken wing special on Thursday's as well. TVs showing sports and peanuts everywhere. Peanut allergy afflicted: be warned!

Don't trust reviews of dive bars by people who don't like dive bars. They're not for everyone...but they're for me. I was in Queens for four nights and discovered the Mad Monkey on my third. I wish I had found it on my first. It's an awesome place. It is kinda like Cheers with the atmosphere but in a dive bar. On my second night, people knew my name. Hell, someone knew my name on my first night as soon as I walked in. And you don't sit at this bar without getting into a conversation. I talked to tourists from Japan and Canada on my second night. Jeanette, the bartender is an extraordinarily nice person. She's very friendly and knows her regulars. I didn't have the chance to eat here but I will next time. I'm very intrigued by the Frito Pie (not new to me) and its wings. Next time I'm in Queens, I'm staying near this neighborhood so I can visit Mad Donkey. I promised Jeanette I'd be back.

I was present and witnessed the alarming incident involving my friend, Anastasiya, at the bar on 11/12/2023. Following a concert at Melrose Ballroom, our friends and I went to have more fun at Mad Donkey, but inexplicably, the bartender not only upset Anastasiya but also subjected her to violence, as evident in the attached files. Anastasiya was forcefully expelled from the bar and suffered severe injuries, including extensive bleeding when her hand, when holding a glass of beer, was forcefully slammed against the wall by that same bartender. Also, it is the responsibility of security, not the bartender, to remove customers from the establishment, indicating that the bartender wanted to harm her. This is outrageous! Just by looking at his face you can see how intoxicated and unstable he was.

Nice staff and inviting environment. Food is good. Best mozz sticks and wings around!

Very cool little spot to chill at with friends. Appetizers were great and the drinks cold like they're supposed to be. Bar tender was on point with it all.

The atmosphere was delightful!! Beers are $7, which is affordable. My only complaint. They have peanuts everywhere. No where was it advertised that they have them on the tables. Very concerning for people with a Peanut Allergy. Also, peanut shells everywhere. No other Complaints. Bartenders were wonderful as well!

Checked out this spot when visiting nyc. Servers are great, and friendly, drinks are strong and it has a relaxed crowd and pub feeling. Definitely recommend to those that wanna drink and talk.

Terrible and awful was the experience I had and i don't think I'll be back. Plenty of other businesses in the area.

Best wings ever!!! Atmosphere was amazing!! Bartender was great and talkative. I will definitely come back

if there is any bar that doesn't rely on pretension, it's Mad Donkey. One of the many staples in the constantly evolving Astoria nightlife scene, they've remained steadfast in keeping the drinks affordable while emphasizing the fun. I've had a lot of the latter over the years; cheap drinks and good company can never be emphasized enough. Before times of COVID, I enjoyed late nights of craft beer and sports often while standing in a pile of peanut shells. I'd eventually make my own pile, and would banter with the bartenders who would eventually hook me up with their signature fishbowl cocktail, the infamous donkey bowl. It was overly sweet, incredibly potent, and a delight watching others groan to finish it. The food was never much to fawn over, but it did the job for any drunkard's appetite. Their 50 cent wing special was a popular item, but the burger was my go-to. Stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, and a fried egg, it wasn't the kind of burger that one would expect out of a place like this. The cheese fries were junktastic with its nacho cheese, bacon, and sprinkles of actual shredded cheese. The stuff was far from fancy, but they were right for the time. They were closed for much of the pandemic, only reopening in the last couple of months during the fall. Clearly, a lot has changed, but I still hope they continue to fight on and be a part of the neighborhood fabric for years to come.

Mad Donkey was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I went there this past Saturday around 9:30pm to grab a drink or two. What ended up happening while I was having my first drink, I realized the BARTENDER WAS TAKING PICTURES OF ME ON HIS PHONE WITHOUT MY CONSENT. Not only is this a violation of privacy, it is creepy. It made me feel very UNCOMFORTABLE. When I called him out on his behavior. He told me to stop drinking and get out immediately. He even got the security guard to tell me to leave. The security guard was cool though. But this was unprofessional, disgusting, and unacceptable behavior. NEVER AGAIN AND BE CAREFUL AT THIS BAR. Update: As per the owner's response: Maybe you should not be hiring bartenders that are coked out of their mind! Even the bouncer knew..

Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders and free peanuts - what more could you want in your local dive?

Hurendus established. I was born in Zim Africa and I know exactly what racism looks like. I walked In first right away before I ordered my drink I was told dont even bother the person behind the bar his name was Alex I will never forget how you treated me. My 6 year old son heard Alex say i know i have another child in here I just can't have you guys in here. Do better my guy like come on. This is only the second review I have done on yelp it takes a lot but to be fair you are in a residential area your gonna have parents black white and everything beautiful.

The Mad Donkey Beer Bar & Grill Is a playful little neighborhood bar. The wait staff was fantastic! We had The Tower, and a couple of burgers w/ fries. Best burger in LIC! It's a great place to hang out, chat with friends, grab a bite, play some games and throw back some brews. Don't forget to try the Famous FishBowl. The bar has a back section where you can play board games and have food and drink challenges.......(I'm always up for a good challenge)plus they have a barrel of complementary nuts to crush on snack on. It's a Peanut Shell Tossing good time, y'all! Four Stars Happy Eating Y'all!

I wish there was a selection for bartenders. Kayla, was very friendly and approachable. Great selection of drinks and pretty cool hang out. Now for the bad I ordered chicken tenders, onion rings and nachos. They must not clean out their fryers or use old oil, but the tenders had over cooked batter. Not tasty at all. The onion rings were over cooked as well. But the nachos, omg, they were horrible! It's was basically chips, with cheese whiz, topped with unmelted graded cheese. A bunch of jalapeños, no sauce on top or sour cream. The guac and salsa came separate on tiny little cups. I recommend that your eat before you visit. Other than that, let the drinks flow. Just think twice before you get the Drun-chies. Not a good place for that.

Who can argue with free peanuts? This is the perfect neighborhood bar - cheap drinks, no fancy frills, and free peanuts. Although I am not a resident of Astoria (I guess LIC, theoretically), I love stopping by this place for a few drinks before exploring Astoria. The bartenders are everyday, salt of the earth type of people. I have yet to experience snobby attitudes from the bartenders or the bar patrons. This is a perfect place to visit to either start or finish a night of drinking . . . Or using peanuts to get a nice base for your belly. Perhaps, one of these days I will brave the fish bowl.

Was here this weekend with some friends hanging out having a good time. Great 14 beer selection and friendly service. Sort of your standard divey bar with photos up on the walls for various challenges - will say if you do the 14 beer one (sitting and having 14 beers over the course of however long) you should get something other than just a picture lol. Maybe like 10% off your check or something. Peanuts everywhere rock love that, great sweet potato fries. Drinks and bar scene are the reason to come by this place, the food was pretty good nothing insane. Burger was decent, macaroni & cheese bites were more cheese than macaroni so could have been better. Would come back to hang out don't know if I'd venture further into the food menu at this point.

Ok this place is becoming my favorite place. Bartenders are cool and helpful! Food is good everything so far has been awesome the monster wings, the chicken quesadilla, and the tacos $1.50 on Tuesday's are good too. This place is getting better every-time I come here ! Chill place good beer yummy food

Cozy little dive bar with everything we could want out of a cheap NYC neighborhood establishment! The unlimited peanuts were a nice surprise, although the habit of dumping peanut shells on the ground by both patrons and staff alike was a little bit off-putting and unhygienic. Like, if you have a trashcan, why not just throw them in the trash can?? Anyways. We shared a "fishbowl," which is literally an amalgamation of different alcohols (think Bacardi 151, normal tequila, two different types of rums) and different fruit juices (I believe pineapple, among others). It wasn't too strong, but strong enough that the two of us left on a good level of tipsy. The price ($35) was a bit steep so probably wouldn't do it again, but the vibe was great, the bartenders were friendly, and the drinks in general very cheap. Would come here again for a chill night out with a couple of friends!

Decided to venture out a little farther than my usual walk around the neighborhood. Checked this place out since I saw some of my fellow Yelp friends had visited this establishment before. No regrets. MJ was the bartender for the afternoon/night (came on a Sunday afternoon to watch Rangers game, he said he's there Tues/Thurs/Sun afternoons). He was super friendly, funny, tried to engage with everyone in conversation. You could definitely tell that some of the people that visited were frequent customers. Bartender knew everyone by first name. By the end of the night, we felt like were part of the crew. There were so many great conversations. A "LMAO" kinda time. Be prepared that some crazy things may happen here. But it's all out of fun and for good times and laughs! The drink prices were very reasonable. $6 for Stella, $7 for Blue Moon. I also got the Mac and Cheese Bites ($7). Everything was really good. They offer free peanuts that you're encouraged to drop the scraps onto the floor (I felt weird throwing them onto the floor but I was being frowned on for building scraps on the bar top LOL). I would definitely come back as long as I don't have to partake in the crazy shenanigans that the frequent customers engage in. It's like drinks and a show! The best of both worlds.

Came here with a ticket from the Queens Beer Book. From the outside, this bar looks like a typical Irish Pub. On the inside, this place screams dive bar. When I took a seat at the bar, the bartender gave me a plate of shelled peanuts to snack on. The menu was very extensive and it seemed like the place probably gets packed and rowdy on a Friday or Saturday night. Being that it was a chilly autumn day, the first drink I ordered was the Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale with a pumpkin spiced rim. I'm not the biggest fan of pumpkin flavored things, but this beer was delicious! After the beer, I got a little bit hungry and ordered the homestyle chicken tenders. These tenders were freakin' huge! I definitely couldn't finish them and had to take them to go. They came out of the kitchen piping hot with a side of fries. They were great. After my attempt at finishing my food, I figured I had room left to order one more drink. What caught my eye on the menu was the Drunken Cherries, which are cherries soaked in Bacardi 151. You get 2 for $6. Man, did those have a bite to them! It's basically a cherry filled with a tiny shot of 151. Don't underestimate them! I would definitely come back here on a weekend with some friends.

Yelp coming to the rescue again! Was in LIC visiting some friends at their new apartment, and I wasn't well versed with the bar scene in the area. Yet, as it happens, people asked me where to go. So I suggested we come to Mad Donkey after a very quick Yelp search. This place is a diamond in the rough. It's a very cool, divey bar. When we came they were singing karaoke, it was cold as hell outside but it was cozy as could be indoors. Drink prices were fair, and the music they sang was actually pretty good. Even the singers weren't bad. This is definitely a locals spot and makes me wish I moved back home to Brooklyn for some of the neighborhood vibes that you don't get in midtown, but that's besides the point. Mad Donkey is mad chill, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a laid back, unsuspecting bar without any of the pretentious bs that a bar like this might normally attract.

Hi all! I'm the classy broad Ingrid S. spoke about in her review. Yes, I bought a $10 "all you can drink" wristband here on a Wednesday night, yes I try to bring everyone I can here - no, I'm not a 'regular' as I'm not usually in this part of Astoria and yes, there was a time when summer 2012 I did spend a lot of time here and I'm sure their owner Patsy might remember me fondly (my gosh are their rum soaked cherries an amazing, sweet slice of heaven!). So half way down my Sam Adams Octoberfest I told my boyfriend he could finish it. As Ingrid S. noted, we generally share everything, I mean - sharing is caring RIGHT?! So in the back it's waitress service and thus I ordered a Blue Moon. This was our nightcap. I was only getting 1 beer, the boy was (at that point) enjoying my half-beer and ready to PURCHASE HIS OWN BEER and my friend and I were looking over their food menu to share something between our group. After we placed our Blue Moon and bacon cheese fries order the bartender came over to personally pay us a visit and to literally BERATE me in front of the back. He yelled at me as if I were a child and he called me a THIEF. My boyfriend totally understood that the bartender was RIGHT and I should have not apparently shared my beer or ordered one until I washed mine down, but my problem lies with his DELIVERY and overall treatment. A simple "don't do that again" would have sufficed plenty. I LOVED this bar. See my first review of this place, it's oozing with enthusiasm, joy and radiates all the good things that Mad Donkey Bar has to offer. I was treated like a common thief, my friends and boyfriend were humiliated and mortified. I ended up paying $10 for my one Sam Adams beer since I only got one beer with my wrist band, I paid $7 for the Blue Moon that I was HUMILIATED and MISTREATED over and paid for the food since it was the day before Ingrid's birthday and I figured I would pick up the tab since I just wanted to get out of there and yes, I even tipped because I know people have bills to pay so he at least got $30 out of this "thief". I do intend on NEVER spending a single freakin' dime here, EVER. I plan on NEVER raving about this place to my friends when in this area because to be honest, there are plenty of other bars in Astoria - yes, I'd rather even go to Studio Square where it's impersonal, cold and not a true neighborhood/warm/fuzzy-feeling establishment, but at least they don't treat their patrons like children. The professional thing to do would have been for the bartender to take me aside and at least let me talk. I WAS apologetic about the whole thing, I wasn't confrontational and yeah, I made an error and totally owned up to it. But no worries, he'll never have to deal with this "thief" again.

I've heard great things about this bar. And in fact my friend had kept raving about it and trying to persuade me to go for forever. "One day we have to go to Mad Donkey! Monday: $1 tacos! Tueday: 30 cent wings! Wednesday: more cheap stuff! Thursday: Ladies pay $10 at the door for complimentary drinks! Friday-Sun: Tons of Specials and Sports on Tv! AND THEY HAVE RUM SOAKED CHERRIES AND FREE PEANUTS!" She really knows how to advertise. . . Well, we ended up going here after a Yelp Queens event. There was a deal to check in for a free beer on Yelp and I initially told the bartender and he directed me to a lady because he didn't really seem to know anything about it. She told me it was for only Coors Light and asked if I still wanted it. I mean, yeah, duh, I still want a free beer. BUT it also doesn't specify in your ad on Yelp that its for ONLY COORS. I wasn't the only Yelper disappointed that night because others followed us to the bar from the party. Second upset. My friend purchased a wristband at the door for unlimited drinks for $10 ladies night. I did not because of the free beer which I tipped on because I'm not cheap. But figured I wasn't up to drinking that much anyway. Neither was my friend or her boyfriend but they usually share saliva and food and everything anyway. So it didn't strike anyone as a big deal that after she ordered a beer and was half-way through it that she'd order another one and let her boyfriend finish her first. She was probably going to get another beer for herself anyway and then tip and leave. It was the end of the night. But the bartender decided to publicly humiliate her over this. He came over and yelled. It was weird. We felt weird. He looked like a fool. And my friends felt weird. I felt weird. But she was a classy broad and paid for the extra drink before walking out of the bar. Also, your loaded cheese fries suck. They have to use jarred queso cheese. I'm so confident in this because it had a slightly spicy kick to it and so does the spicy queso nacho cheese for Tostito chips you only consume when you are schwasted while watching football and then you fully regret it the next day because your stomach feels like a brick. It also comes with canned chili on top. And bacon. The bacon part is real.

Vibe was great from minute we walked In. Bartender Alexander ( Alex ) was genuine, very friendly and very attentive and would recommend this place to anyone looking for drinks and good time. We knew absolutely no one there but felt welcomed immediately!!! Please throw peanut shells on floor , apparently it's a "rule". Great place , check it out !!

I stopped here last night after reading the reviews. Within 2 minutes I was on a first name basis with the staff and some of the patrons. Super friendly atmosphere! I ended up staying for a while to watch a basketball game and chat with some of the locals. Loved the various music selection and the food I had was delicious as well! Thank you for a great evening while away from home. I'll definitely be back in the future!

I have been to Mad Donkey three times. During my first two visits, their gas was not working so I held off reviewing until I had both drank and eaten here. The bar is one of those hard to still find old time bars where you get free peanuts and are encouraged to throw the shells on the floor. The tap beer is crispy and cold, the atmosphere is chill, there are large screen TV's showing different sporting events throughout the day and the bar tenders, especially Paddy, make sure you feel right at home! I ordered a medium rare hamburger with onions and cheddar cheese. It comes with lettuce, tomato, cole slaw and fries. I requested double cole slaw instead of the fries (I was trying to keep my calorie count below 8,000 :-) and they were happy to accommodate me. The burger was thick and cooked right to order. I thought the meat was a bit dry, the bun pretty standard and would have liked more cheese and onions on it, but it was still worth ordering and went well with the beer and peaunts. This is a bar I would frequent more regularly if I lived in Queens and one that I will definitely come back to again. Oh, I took Louise D's advise and used the third bathroom and it was fine for the purpose!

Definitely a cool little bar. The fact that the waitresses don't have to clean up your peanut scraps is awesome. Feel free to toss them on the floor they actually tell you too. After going through the pictures I wish I ordered that big drink but all in all it was a stop in our Friday night barhopping and indulged in the disco fries. Would definitely come here again good vibes. Thank you

Great bar and even greater people! Good food and drinks! Felt like home with the great service and friendly staff! Totally recommend. Thanks

Worst bar in New York. Bartenders are slow. Kitchen is slow. And they feel like theyre the above all end all. Owner is cool. But F that guy and he knows who he is if yall reading this. You suck!

I love this place I've been going here for a few years now it was my best friends place because he loved the fish bowls an would challenge anyone to drink more than he(I say this in past tense because he past away in2016). The bartenders will make you feel Like family and if your lucky will buy you a shot or two. My favorite food there is the potato skins and the nachos them. From the doorman to the bartenders 5 treatment.

This place is fantastic! I'm a frequent visitor and the bartenders and servers I've met so far are always super friendly. I did try the fishbowl and it was delicious plus they don't hesitate on the alcohol. The food is good and they serve it quick. It's a very chill space so I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a regular bar where he/she can relax, eat and drink. Plus free peanuts where you can toss the shells on the floor!

I'm not in Queens often... but if I'm ever even remotely near this bar again I'll be there in a heartbeat. It's got the charm of a bar that's been open since post-prohibition although it's apparently only been open since 2010! Cheap drinks, not cramped, and just a general good vibe. The owner/bartender, Tommy, was hilarious, crass (which i think is great), and so attentive. It was a Wednesday and there was karaoke, which is always a ball. Don't be afraid to throw the peanut shells on the floor (even though my most basic instinct told me I shouldn't)

It is the best small bar in queens they also have the best wings around nobody can beat them

How can you not love a dive bar?! This is a great one. It has the right look with carved up tables and surfaces and graffiti scrawled about the place. Casual picnic tables and benches in the back. A friendly easy going staff that like to party and do shots along with you. Price of drinks and beers are good - in fact, I wasn't drinking the night when I went and I ordered a club soda with my friends beer. I think the pint glass of club soda was fifty cent or a buck. I guess they have some sympathy for ya when you can't enjoy a real drink! Are you feeling especially thirsty? Then take a dip in one of those fish bowls! Want your pic & name on the ceiling along with a busted bladder? Finish two of them on your own! Food was nice and divey as well. I shared some nachos and fried ravioli with my friends which I found tasty. I will be a back when I want a good casual, unpretentious spot to hang out with some friends. All and all a good vibe here!

I came to NY for the first time from Cleveland. My friend and I stumbled across this bar and had to go there not once but twice during our weekend stay! It's not your typical bar scene as far as you feel like a stranger. We were made to feel like we belonged there! The drinks were very reasonable, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was fun! Great crowd, good music, stellar bar staff! Needs more than 5 stars!!!

Place is your typical pub, they offer free peanuts with your beer and food. Not much entertainment though but good enough to just chill and relax.

Al, the bartender, is amazing. On my birthday, he handed me shot after shot! The drinks are amazingly strong and we had a blast! Also- the playlist is amazing, Biggie blasting all night!

Consistently the coldest beer in NYC, a great cheeseburger (simple, perfectly sized and always made to order) and bartenders who have never forgotten my usual drink, in spite of not getting in as frequently as I used to due to a relocation. The perfect regular spot for locals, worth a stop if your new to the neighborhood, or visiting. Open early and late, and always a great reliable way to start or finish off the evening. Peanuts in the shell and prices that don't cause any pain--make it even better.

Okay, If you want to see sketchy things come here. The only reason I was intrigued was because of the infamous Fishbowl. Yo I promise you all with my heart that there was only 2 oz of alcohol in this giant Fishbowl, it is literally a giant bowl of sugar. Besides the gross amount of peanut shells on the floor, we are literally at 10:48 pm 2/10 witnessing a escort business right now! Guys this place is cheap but it's not worth you wasting your money for a good time.

This is a great place if you like shots, insulin shots that is. We came to the Mad Donkey excited about the fish bowl, but for $35 all we got is a diabetes slushy, the "drink is just juice, ice and Swedish fish in a bowl. The cleanliness was equally disappointing, they aim to have customers drop peanut shells on the floor to add to the places "charm" but the texture of peanut shells of happy hours past on your feet make you want to vomit before your first drink. For those used to the more traditional places Astoria has to offer, it lacks both in ambiance and drinks. For those seeking a true dive bar in Astoria , please consider Joes Garage, The Sparrows Tavern or McCanns.

I have been wanting to check this local spot for a while, and finally made the time to go and meet a friend there. I am a very chill and tolerant customer. I must say that i was extremely disappointed with the bartender that served us, he was plainly rude! I felt like we were bothering him by just being there. What a shame to see such behavior in a town like Astoria, other than that, the place itself had character, (the bras hanging of the ceiling, super cool) the beer was cold, and fairly cheap. the music was ok. But a new bartender is A MUST!!! The up side is, Holy Guacamole is around the corner, we ended our night there and were VERY well treated by Franco! Cheers!

Hello Tommy, Thank you for reaching out and for addressing this issue. Your professionalism is greatly appreciated. But we were there with a large group of people, and when your employee removes cash from his own wallet in order to pay for the beer your other employee just served us, in order to kick us out... I don't think there is any misunderstanding in communication. I think his action was pretty clear. Will not be visiting your business any longer and I'm pretty sure the groups of friends, who were also regulars, have stayed away since as well. Thank you.

We were in town for the night and asked the hotel where to go for a couple of drinks. They sent us to the Mad Donkey. We walked in to karaoke and were a little unsure of how long we'd stay.....Then we met Tommy, the owner. He immediately put us at ease with humour and made us feel like regulars. People walked in and out all night, when people knew them they shouted their name, when they didn't they were cleared a space right at the bar. The Mad Donkey is exactly how I imagined a typical NY neighbourhood bar to be. Friendly, chill and low key. There's bras and bar taps on the ceiling and by doing a donkey challenge you can get your Polaroid up on the wall. I Highly recommend the Mad Donkey to anyone who wants to see NY in it's true form. Thank you Tommy for an awesome night! - The Canadians