How did I leave my last review 14 years ago? And I question my rating process with only 4 stars . Thank goodness Cronins survived Covid. They are still sending out the same amazing classics and have added great specials over the years. The French onion soup is still the most amazing concoction on earth and Cronins could only make it better if they offered it via IV. My mom and I love to share either the turkey or roast beef dinner platters with two soups and still end up with leftovers. The side of turnips is a comfort meal in itself. Potato leek is close second to the french onion. The staff makes the place that much better. The entire place is definitely invested in their patrons and community.. Portions are great and the price is amazing read more

Cronin & Phelan's - French Onion Soup - Pubs Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Cuisine: 8 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Four of us came here because I heard their fish and chips are very good. I am a sucker for this famous British/Irish deep fried goodness. Well, I can say without a doubt that this version is excellent (8.5/10) as described. The dish comes with three pieces that are crispy and tender. However, they gotta make a better tartar sauce than the ones they served in packets. Also, we switched out chips for onion rings. They were fantastic! I also really enjoyed their French Onion Soup (8/10) and the Shepherds Pie (7.5/10). The soup was flavorful without being too salty like most restaurants, while the pie had relatively fluffy mash potato with tasty ground beef mixture. The only item that was a slight letdown was the Chicken Pot Pie (6/10). The puff pastry was decent and so was the cream sauce. The problem was the overcooked and dry chicken breast meat. Our server was very friendly and always had a smile on her face. Btw, even though the space was basically a dive bar, the energetic 60's and 70's music was definitely a plus. Therefore, I gave it a slightly higher score for decor. All in all, this was a great experience. read more

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Your typical local Irish pub in the neighborhood. We had a couple rounds here and they've got a heavy pour, which I can always appreciate. Each mixed drink was $9 each, so pretty solid. read more

At one time, Cronin & Phelan had a terrible reputation. Their patrons would hang out on the corner and stench up the street with cigarette smoke, then during the COVID period planned super-spreader parties, as advertised by their followers on social media. And that is why I boycotted them. Everything was very lax at that time, with little enforcement from the SLA. In October, my partner and I headed back to try their Irish breakfast and to see how things had improved. At the time, a large party was being held in their backroom, and we were not prepared to wait forever. We asked to speak with the owner, Mike Peacock, and told him we had to be at church to ring the church bells. We appreciated his dedication to getting us our food on time, but to be really honest, the Irish breakfast was not the best that could have been made. read more

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Can't believe it's been 11 years since my last review. Lol. We've been here so many times in between. I don't know what I was thinking. Last night was great because we walked in and got a table immediately. It was just after 9 PM on Saturday. Sometimes we've been here and we actually cannot get a table. So that says something about their food As usual, the service was great. Food was delicious. We had the roast beef sandwich on garlic bread with mozzarella. And the roast turkey dinner, my fave. We needed two servings of gravy because it is so delicious. Beers and drinks are always good. It is a cold, chill, laid-back, Irish pub. It's what you think it is and it never disappoints. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch in the middle of a Monday -- super friendly staff and good service. Very delicious and solid french onion soup, plus probably the best shepherd's pie my boyfriend's had (his words). read more

The shepherds pie was absolutely delicious. Friends told us to come here for great food and they were right. The service was great, we sat at the bar to watch sports, eat, and drink. The bartender was very attentive. It has a bar/ diner feel very charming with plenty of seating. It wasn't happy hour but the prices were very reasonable. Looking forward to next time. read more

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Delicious and mouth watering corn beef dinner and roast turkey dinner. Real mash potatoes, savory gravy, fresh vegetables. Corn beef cooked to perfection with nice firm juicy cabbage. We always order take out and was never disappointed, always hot. read more

Longtime old school Irish Pub in the heart of Astoria that pours a really nice pint of Guinness. Definitely more of an old man's type bar like you used to see all the time years ago, but that's not a bad thing. Very welcoming to everyone. Anytime I've eaten here the food has always been great. It's also a nice spot to watch some sports games. Not far from the R and M trains. Just an overall great place. read more

I fell in love with the Irish cider, the friendly, low-key atmosphere. Perfect place when you're just want to chill and relax, not loud nor crowded like a typical bar. If you're looking for a "me" time, this is the perfect spot. Drama-free too lol read more

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I had fish and chips and 2 beers . It was ok. Next time I get something else service was ok . They had soccer and college football

Amazing food and great vibes. The Shepards pie is insanely delicious and can be shared or taken home for leftovers because the helping is so large! Service is always friendly and welcoming as well :) read more

True Score: 4.5 Star Bar The bar that changed my perspective about Astoria. What cool comfortable place with some outstanding food. You wouldn't think going into a simple Irish pub, but this place is pumping out some top notch items. Obviously being a true Irish pub you get some thick accents and people that like to drink and have a good time. It's pretty awesome actually, and the staff and patrons made us feel like we've been going in for decades. Fish and Chips, Shepherds Pie, Corned Beef Sandwich, all delicious. We ended spending 5 hours at this place, the people were so nice and wanted to have a great time. What an Irish a pub or any bar/tavern should be. Tip: The absolute greatest potato salad on the planet, I am not kidding. Just order it!!! Love this spot, thanks read more

Cronin & Phelan's - Just Cool - Pubs Near Me - Astoria, New York

Had come here once before on a Friday night, but their limited outdoor seating was quickly taken up. Second time around, showed up later Thursday night to try some bar food inside. Surprisingly large menu for what seemed like a regular Irish bar. Quickly decided on the Irish Toasty ($12) to go along with a Guinness ($7?). Fantastic pour in the beer, sipping on while enjoying the plethora of TVs showing all the sports available. Sandwich comes out shortly after - a cheese/bacon/onion/tomato offering between toasted white bread. Good balance of flavor, especially with the loaded cheese; served alongside a pile of crispy fries and a pickle. Could have used some more salt, but the bacon in the sandwich helps. Service started off slow, then picked up as the night went along. Fine spot for some specials or a few beers when watching a game. read more

Cronin & Phelan's - Guinness - Pubs Near Me - Astoria, New York

My wife and I had another great late afternoon/early evening date meal here. We both ordered from the expansive Friday specials menu. We shared a large house salad, which was good. She got chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes and mashed turnips. I got the fried fish sandwich with cheese and a side of onion rings. We were both very satisfied with our meals. We each got a pint of beer. Our waitress was very attentive. They give you so much we could only eat half of the food and took the rest to go. There was a nice mix of age groups there between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. They have over a dozen TVs, most showing sports. read more

Cronin & Phelan's - Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, mashed turnips, fried fish sandwich with cheese, onion rings. - Pubs Near Me - Astoria, New York

Standard no-frills Irish bar and restaurant in Astoria. It's been here forever and hopefully it will remain a staple in the neighborhood. We decided to stop in here on one of the last days before indoor dining shut down (again) in NYC. We enjoyed some cocktails while sharing a shepherd's pie and chatted with the very nice wait staff. The cocktails are likely not their big sell here (vodka sodas were just OK, nothing too elaborate) -- most people opt for domestic beer or Guinness when dining here. The Irish dishes are what you really come here for and the shepherd's pie did not disappoint. It was so large, we took some of it home! It was a great way to support a neighborhood place before they had to rely solely on outdoor dining in the winter. read more

Hi - potato's were hot & fresh Food okay But on a 98* F temperature- the restaurant had no air conditioning. Just fans circulating HOT AIR PAYING TO SWEAT DURING A MEAL IS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE The customers weren't worth the cost of the air conditioner I will never go back again. My friend was embarrassed taking me there. We used the napkin to dry the sweat pouring off our faces read more

I enjoy coming to this neighborhood bar. Bartenders Peter and Dave are very attentive and have conversations with you. It is not loud so you can have conversations with friends. read more

Cronin & Phelan's - Guinness - Pubs Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great Irish restaurant that's decent quality and I think they've got the best wings in town if you order them well done. Overall great place and vibe. read more

If one asked me where the best Irish pubs were, I'd tell em to take their pick of the ones in Sunnyside and Woodside. Cronin & Phelan's is among several pubs that is making Astoria look really good as a destination for all things Irish, but are they best in the hood? More than likely, yes. The bar is modest but the selection is vast. They have a number of solid beers on tap and a pretty good selection of spirits to boot. The bartenders are all lovely people and coupled with the TVs with sports and the occasional live music, it's hard not to have a good time here. Their usual cast of characters (i.e. the regulars!) can make for good conversation and if one is really good, they might get a drink out of it. Where they really shine is their food. Sure the allure of Irish whiskey and beers are laden at the bar but the quality of their edible offerings far surpass the average pub fare. The shepherd's pie is quite tasty, as is their bangers and mash. I've never been a huge fan of Irish breakfast platters, but their blood pudding is worthy of every bite. Then they have a number of other items, ranging from bar food to Italian classics like a veal marsala and fried ravioli. The burgers are halfway decent, even French onion soup deserves a mention. Every time I eat their loaded potato skins, I question my judgement because I can eat a lot more than the 3 that come in one order. Also, what kind of an Irish pub offers dessert like apple pie a la mode, strawberry rhubarb pie, or a triple chocolate mousse cake? Cronin & Phelan's does. In addition, they have multiple flavors of ice cream and "Mexican" platter of sweet plantains, churros, and more ice cream. This place is a kind of venue worth visiting for just about any occasion. Watch sports, eat dinner, drink too much, sing a little karaoke, have a laugh with the crowd, listen to music, night out with friends, etc. The bottom line is there are plenty of reasons to include C&P for any kind of future fun. read more

I have been her twice now in the last two years, not sure why I haven't come here more often, as I live so close. My friend Krista knows the owners. I came here for birthday parties. They have a party room in the back of the bar/restaurant. This place is awesome. The people here are friendly and personable. The food is great. The Sheppards Pie is awesome. I was just here this past Sunday for Krista's 40th Birthday Party. The waitstaff are great, they come around quickly to make sure everyone has drinks. The food was hot. We had Penne A La Vodka, Baked Ziti, Chicken Cutlet, Sheppards Pie, Salad, Potato Salad which was awesome. There was so much food which was served buffet style. Buffet Style is great, as you can take what you want. Love this place!!! read more

Very nice Neighborhood Bar with the BEST TV placement for viewing sports. Cronin & Phelan's is an awesome place to have a drink, meet friends or watch some sports. The Bar is on the right as you walk in with 20 plus seats. It is very roomy and comfortable. It has a six foot high divider in the middle of the room that separates the bar from the main dining area with a dozen tables and waitress service. What makes this place a gem, are the placement of TVs. They have about 8 or so 42 inch TVs along the length of the wall on the back bar. They are all align perfectly with excellent eye placement. You then have 3 larger TVs at each end of the space. Basically you can sit or stand anywhere at C & P and catch a great view of any of the games. Their not a bad view or spot in the place. Bartender service is friendly and efficient. The place has a large regular clientele and you will find someone always willing to talk sports. I have only had soup here, but they seem to serve some good "comfort food". Its your basic meat and potatoes place which isn't bad when your watching a game on TV. Overall, if you want to catch a game Cronin & Phelan's is as good as it gets. They seem to have all the sports packages and with so many TVs you can always find your favorite team or sport. I seem to order a Bud Draft for $2.25, but they do have a large selections of beer and liquor. You certainly will not go thirsty here. Day 7 - "June Challenge: A-B-C!" read more

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This review is strictly for ordering take out. I came in a few days ago when I had a craving for some cozy bar food. I've passed by Cronin & Phelan's many times on my way home but finally decided to stop in. I ordered the Mac and Cheese and a side of fries. The first thing I was blown away by were the prices. They were very decent considering the area! And the portions are very generous. In addition to that, the food came out relatively quickly. The bartender that I ordered from was very pleasant and friendly. I really wanna come back for the full bar experience (food and drinks) sometime soon. The Mac and Cheese was delicious. It was still very hot when I got home and had the comforting ooey gooeyness to it. The fries were good too. They had an option to add on Irish Curry Sauce which I stupidly passed up but will try next time. I can't wait to come back soon! read more

Cronin & Phelan's - Pubs Near Me - Astoria, New York

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My friend Steph had wanted to take me here I feel for ages. Like most Astoria establishments that she gets the "squees" about. Since I didn't make it past our first bar on our St. Patrick's Day Irish Pub bar crawl, I feel I was gypped and deprived on the Irish Astoria bar tour and glad I finally checked this out even if I didn't drink here and was vastly hungover after sleeping crookedly on my friend's boyfriend's couch and had eggs and coffee for brunch. The place is warm and glowy. That's exciting. But what's MORE exciting is that for their complimentary breadbasket at breakfast they give you HUGE FREAKING DELICIOUS BUTTERY SCONES! Yes. You heard me. I could have made an entire additional meal out of those huge nuggets of heaven (which I did and was incredibly fat and happy). The other amazing side of all of this is that everything is CHEAP AS HELL. I had breakfast for pretty much under $10 and I couldn't come close to finishing it. (I ate too many scones). How was the food? Not bad. I had the traditional eggs benedict with a side of fries. The hollandaise was a little on the too lemony side but the eggs were poached beautifully and I was already in my happy place with eating butter packets and scones. My friend Stephy had made an odd request in that she remembered there was a chicken dish she had once for dinner but it wasn't on the menu any longer. It's like a chicken kiev stuffed with cheese and ham and they offered to make it for her anyway. It all comes with a vegetable and mashed potatoes. Vegetables in Stephanie's case are French fries. Her boyfriend had the traditional Irish Breakfast: Eggs, bangers, black pudding, and ham. I tried the black pudding it was pretty tasty. My friends were confused and expecting pudding but I had had it before a couple years ago in England (blood sausage patties) and its still all the same. Friendly staff, good food, cheap, and relaxing place to hang out in. Lastly, they were showing the Lions on tv. I love you. Also, make note they have karaoke and stand up comedy on Saturdays, Open Mic Nights on Mondays, and some odd dart tournament on Tuesdays. read more

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Came here with my friend and her family who has frequently dine at this pub. Yummy bread and raisin biscuits basket. Food: I ordered the Honey BBQ Wings, my friend got the Shepherds Pie, her daughter got the Mozzarella Sticks, and her husband got the special something Yankee (shoot forgot the actual name) Man I tried my friend's Shepherds Pie and it was very delicious and fulfilling and also her husband's dish and it was pretty yummy. The owner actually came by our table and greeted my friend's husband and I could tell it was a very homey pub. Definitely a great food spot so come on by here! read more

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Got fish and chips and the sampler appetizer. Everything was delicious. They even gave me vinegar for the fish as I didn't have any at home. This is my new spot for Irish fare! read more

Ordered take out for St Patrick's day - corn beef and cabbage (of course). It was delicous. Ordering was quick and easy. Food was ready when I arrived, quickly paid and was able to run back out to my car without parking. Bar seemed nice and cozy. read more

Food is fantastic,huge portions, everything is excellent a very welcoming and comfortable place.And forgot to mention best burgers and fries . read more

The food was great. Service was fast, and I love the atmosphere. Owner is also a really great guy.

The food is delicious and the service is impeccable! Their Potato Leek Soup is EVERYTHING!! read more

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This place was solid. The food was plentiful and the drinks menu was decent. The customer service was fantastic and the people their attended to me well. I would go back read more

Cronin & Phelan's - Mac and cheese and Jameson Wings - Pubs Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Excellent food! Shepherd's pie is delicious and the scones are the best I've ever had. Service is great and everyone is friendly. Best Irish Pub I've been in and that includes the pubs in Ireland. read more

The fish and chips are legit. Crispy and tasty. The onion soup was warm and delicious perfect for winter night. Friendly staff. Attentive service Recommend ! read more

Nice local spot. Affordable food and drinks. French onion soup will knock your socks off

Cronin & Phelan is a casual Irish bar & grill serving authentic Irish fare. The prices are reasonable and the portions are huge. I've had the amazing Fish & Chips, French Onion Soup, Burger and the Wings. All very tasty and filling. The staff is friendly and accommodating with special requests. If you're in Astoria--give C&P a try! read more

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St Patrick's Day and This place, the oldest Irish pub in Astoria NY: a perfect marriage. Had the bangers and mash, shepherds pie, and corn beef and cabbage! 3 meals? Hell yes! All delicious! In a great atmosphere and great service. read more

My Wife and I cannot say enough good things about this place. Scotch Eggs,Grilled Chicken Wrap and Hearty Chili. All of the dished were top notch. The service was outstanding. The place well kept and beautiful. Special thank you to Joanna, our server who was beyond on point. Go and enjoy this place today. read more

Shepherd's pie, shepherd's pie, shepherd's pie. You'll never have better than Cronin and Phelan's. And the staff truly make you feel like family. My go-to place for watching Sunday football. read more

Came here last night after a movie date for dinner. The boy said he had been here before and really enjoyed the food. I'm always up for newness (especially in the borough I now call home and with company that I fancy) and so we came here for dinner. He had Coors draft with their bangers & mash platter and I had Sam Adams Oktoberfest with a cheeseburger deluxe. He was happy with his bangers and mashed potatoes, I tried his beans and I wasn't impressed...I thought they were quite bland (mind you I'm Latin and I make freakin' awesome rice and beans...also I've never consumed just beans, there's always been rice...this to me is simply foreign and odd, but I understand the culture difference but I still like my beans seasoned and more flavorful), still the bangers and mashed potatoes looked good. I ordered my cheeseburger medium rare and was disappointed with it came out kind of medium-well. The meat was good, just drier than I prefer and not pink...like I also prefer. The fries were fantastic, crunchy but with a good "potato to fried" ratio. They provided us with A1 steak sauce, ketchup, mayo (which I mixed to create yummy pink sauce!) and malt vinegar. I fookin' love malt vinegar, anything vinegar is my ISH. Their Chicken Kiev is also ridiculously amazing (easily my favorite entree here!), as are their french fries, garlic and scallion mashed potatoes and eggs benedict. This bar looks like your standard Irish pub and had well placed TVs for prime sports viewing. It wasn't very loud (although it was like 10pm-ish when we arrived) or crowded which was great for conversation purposes. The waitress was nice, efficient and the food didn't take too long to come out (which is great cuz I was staaaarvin'!). I liked this bar - I'd totally be open to coming back and trying some of the other stuff on their menu (maybe brunch one day!), especially the stuffed potato skins on their app menu - that certainly caught my eye. read more

Still the best Irish pub in Astoria. Top notch shepherds pie and fish and chips. Great staff. Very friendly and attentive. Covid restrictions are always being followed. A must go in Astoria. read more