Bridget, Bridget, Bridget!!! Hands down the best bartender in all of LIC -- attentive, real, and…read moregenuinely cares about everyone who walks in. I saw her greet and hug multiple regulars like old friends -- it's clear she knows everyone and they adore her. She's only behind the bar Monday through Friday, so make sure you stop by when she's there! And I'm sure the weekends are great too! Actual neighborhood pubs are few and far between in Long Island City, especially around Hunters Point, so this place is a breath of fresh air. PJ's has been around for a while and it shows -- it's well-established, locally owned, and run by someone who truly knows what makes a great bar. The menu is massive and everything is priced like happy hour all the time -- no need for one because it's already that affordable. (Sadly I did not get any photos of my food because I engulfed them immediately!) The French onion soup is one of the best I've ever had, and the fish and chips are excellent. Regulars rave about the shepherd's pie, turkey dinners (and the fresh turkey and turkey sandwich -- real turkey, not deli slices!), and wings, so those are next on my list. They also run great daily specials: * Prime rib with potato and vegetable for just $27 (Sun-Thurs) * Burger and a beer for $12 (Mon-Wed) * Irish specials on Tuesdays ($13.95 for shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, or fish and chips) It's right off the 7 train at Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave -- super convenient for a quick drink or bite before heading home, or to stay for the day. Come to PJ's -- you won't be disappointed! PS the music is soooo good and perfect volume on with Bridget's playlist.

Love this bar, been coming here for years, Bridgette and all the other bartenders make you feel…read morelike family . Great service !

Date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Time: around 12:30am…read moreParty of: 3 *Titos UK ($10) x5 *Jameson ($11) x2 *Buffalo Trace ($15) x4 *Grey Goose ($14) *Coke ($4) *Tax ($13.31) My group was at a club nearby. When we found out they didn't have alcohol, we went searching for a spot to drink. Or at least take a few shots. After walking around a bit and asking some people, we found Shannon Pot. They have a fair amount of variety. We ended up with the tab above. Bartender was sweet and friendly. We were basically the only ones here so we just sat at the bar and talked to her and each other. Vibe is kinda dive bar, but it's clean. Fun spot. Glad we discovered it. REVIEW #4005

Classic friendly divey Irish bar…read more Came here for St. Patricks' day and they were definitely down to dye our beers green. We also tried the pretzel and it was delicious. The beer cheese was great. Free popcorn that was generously refilled. Overall, friendly service and good vibes. Would come again if you are just looking for a chill drink and standard bar food.

Great spot to visit! We stopped for lunch and could not be happier! Started with a Guiness and…read moreMiller lite w fried pickle chips- Amazing! The "chicky" sandwhich was perfectly cooked and the French fries were also smoking hot! The buffalo Mac and cheese was the star of the show,,, you HAVE to try it! Fast and friendly service. Great vibe, tvs had soccer and football on and the table next to us was playing Uno, what more could you want on a rainy Sarurday afternoon?

Was in LIC today. Was hungry. Saw this cute place and that offered outdoor seating. It was early,…read morebut they were open for business. I had a wagon with me because I went to pick up a donation for my dance school. I figured it was perfect to sit outside. I opened the door and two women turned around and looked at me with blank stares. I asked if they were open. They responded yes. I asked if they were serving on the patio. They said, "Yeah, "you can go out there. " (Awkward) I sat outside. I waited at least 10 minutes before one of them came out and yelled from the door as she walked towards me, "Are you going to choose something? " (Even more awkward) I said yes with my back to her waiting for her to walk over to me to take my order. She stands beside me and takes my order then proceeds to tell me that she needs my credit card for the order. She worded it a little strangely. I questioned her reason as I wasn't drinking alcohol. She repeated the same strange reason which for me was code for: WE DON'T TRUST YOU. YOU MIGHT RUN OFF WITHOUT PAYING! I told her no thank you and I got up and left. She quickly said okay and went back inside. I was a little angry. I tossed the paper coaster on the floor. My experience today. Not a good feeling about that restaurant. I wished there were others there so I coukd ask if she required that they leave a card to eat on the patio also. I've never been asked that before. Chime in! I'm at a different place enjoying crepes on the patio. #Woodbines SN: A friend just informed me that he ate at this same place once and got terrible food poisoning. OMG! My angels were looking out for me!

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 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.

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

Cool and buzzy nightlife spot and speakeasy in LIC! I didn't have too much trouble getting in on a…read moreSaturday night, though it was pretty popular. Went upstairs to Debbie's where there is a tiki themed bar and live music. Drinks were impeccable with good service from the bartender. They also have non-alc beer options or mocktails if you'd prefer. Really enjoyed the ambiance and am glad this is in the neighborhood.

Hadn't been here in over 15 years, since the area has changed so much I didn't even know it was…read morestill around. Needless to say it's a little gem in the middle of LIC. The bar itself is very nice and accommodating, good ambience, extremely friendly bartenders and hostess as well as the Mexican barback who was so nice. The drink itself was delicious and strong. Def a nice place to bring a date.

Went late night, arriving almost at last call. The bartender, Barry, was extremely welcoming and…read morepleasant! Wanted to return another night but unfortunately didn't make it before leaving Manhattan The ambiance was nice, welcoming, warm tones. It's a nice pub! People next to us were laughing and enjoying each other's company. The FIFA 26 game was on. Did not order food but the drinks were great! Stella is always a great choice. Also ordered the Guinness Nitro (excellent for a dark beer in my opinion). Also ordered a mango drink that was advertised on the coaster and that was very pleasant -- oftentimes fruity flavors taste artificial and/or have a weird aftertaste but this was delicious! Thank you for a great evening!

Traditional Irish pub and the bartender Shane was excellent and very engaging. The atmosphere is…read moretasteful old Irish feel. We did not eat but the food I saw looked great.

I haven't been to this bar in literally ages.. I must have been 21 years old in fact. I returned…read morethe other day with a group of highschool buds and was pleasantly surprised. It's got such an old feel yet is clean, well kept and run by gentleman behind the bar. It was busy but didn't feel overcrowded. I loved the modern jukebox- I put on old school N.O.R.E and the bar was jumpin! I especially appreciated that they had heineken zeros, another pleasant surprise! I would definitely bring friends here to catch up. Great safe neighborhood bar!

The crowd and vibes here are always top notch. The crowd is never too young or too old but a nice…read moremix of everything in between. They even serve some decent cocktails in such a crowded bar. The only thing I wish they would do is open the bottom floor and reopen the dance floor there.

Nice local bar with friendly service and an outdoor space in the back. Did I mention they also…read morehave a good happy hour. Looks like they are knicks fans so I will definitely stop by to watch one of the games here.

I love this place. It's a great melting pot of neighborhood folks. And the live music is always…read moregreat at LIC Bar--amazing variety with excellent bands that specialize in tributes to groups like the Police, Tom Petty, the Cars, Led Zeppelin. The Van Morrison tribute on St. Patty's is not to be missed. One pet peeve-- the disinfectant/cleaner they use is over the top. It's not just the rest rooms --the whole bar has a pervasive chemical smell that lessens as the night goes on. But if you are sensitive to smells --don't show up early. If they were to change cleaning products I'd then be tempted to give this place 10 stars.

Sat at the bar for lunch, where Brian was the sole bartender. He enthusiastically recommended the…read more#1 selling beer in the pub: Guinness. It complemented my cheeseburger well. I had a cheddar cheeseburger with caramelized onions that was served with a side of steak fries. The burger was thick and juicy, and the fries were made from fresh-cut potatoes. A few waitresses told me that the potatoes are cut each morning and that the burger is made from a premium blend of beef. ATTENTION: Lettuce and Tomato, although still free, must now be requested for burgers (read sign below, 4th one from the right) The interior of the pub is dark, but the lively crowd draws people in.

Donovan's Pub was an awesome Irish pub and dive bar, and I loved everything about it! It had a…read morereally cool old-school ambiance, but still had enough TVs for everybody to catch the pertinent sporting events, and one of my friends absolutely loved the music video that they were showing on one of the monitors. While their selection of beers wasn't the most extensive, I did enjoy the IPA that I got, and they had a pretty wide selection of your typical bar foods, with my mozzarella sticks tasting exceptional. Finally, the bartender on shift was such a cool guy, and an excellent bartender as well! He was very attentive without being overly bearing, kind enough to chat with us about the surrounding area, and an excellent steward of the establishment! Overall, I loved my trip to Donovan's, will definitely be back in the future, and couldn't recommend it enough to anybody in the area!

One of the best Irish pubs on the Upper East Side, full stop. Perfect Guinness, outstanding wings,…read moreand a full Irish breakfast that earns its reputation. Trivia, live music, weekly deals, there's always something going on. The staff makes everyone feel welcome. A real neighborhood bar in the best possible way.

Worst bar experience of my life. The fact that the service here was so bad was so surprising…read moreespecially in a place like New York where I could go anywhere else. When we sat down the bartender came and said "don't get too comfortable you guys have to order first" instead of saying something like "what can I get you guys". And then after that refused to give us water because all we ordered was water and 1 drink among 5 people. Then when we complained the bartender came from behind the bar and proceeded to press us.