A dive, yes, but not a charming or inviting dive in the hey-lets-enjoy-this-dive-bar kinda dive. The waitress looked at me when I asked how much for my drink, saw her size me up and charged me $6 for a (house)whiskey-soda. Now, as an avid fan of drinking and trying new bars I know full well that you dont often pay much over $5 for well happy hour drinks throughout the 5 boroughs at MUCH nicer places than Kelly's. Im pretty sure the bartender (female) felt that because I was the only one in there with a button down shirt, didnt look suicidal/crushed by life and wasn't screaming chinese across the bar she could take me for a $1+ ride. I paid for my drink, sipped & tipped and was happy to leave a crappy bar that was too brightly lit and far too unappealing for me to pretend it was an enjoyable place to be or a good experience.. read more

This place is very very very divey ... There is an outdoor smoking section in the back and smoke floods in as if someone was BBQ ing - it's soooo gross Very interesting crowd in a very interesting location Was completely packed when I went on labor day, which was surprising as it was like 4pm in the afternoon. Not my scene, way too dirty, smokey, and creepy for me ... read more

We went here to grab a quick late night beer. We walked in to meet some friendly locals and the bartender immediately served us some cold beverages. Even bought us a round a little later. Great lil place and great prices... read more

Classic old school pub. Bring cash. No plastic here... darts. Sweet jukebox. Recommend sticking to bottled beers if you are in the mood for beer. Seems like all locals do this. read more

What the heck this place is doing in the middle of everything Asian in downtown Flushing is a mystery, but my guess is it long preceded the rest of the most recent influx of immigrants and simply decided to stay. I'm giving this place two stars because of the ridiculous volume of the music--really, please. This isn't a Spinal Tap or KISS concert. People come to dive bars to visit too. I can see it having a long life here as long as they decide to stay. Honestly, we would have had a second drink but both of us, musicians, opted out. Simply too loud to even have a conversation seated inches away from each other. Beyond stupidly loud. Only one single malt whisky available, Glenmorangie, another disappointment but really, this isn't that kind of joint. DIve? When you look up the definition in the dictionary, there's a picture of this place. Pleasant bartender though. Nothing I've written here will impact this joint. Not one bit, and come here and you too will see why. Long live Kelly's. Rare that I'll be wanting a quasi-Irish pub in downtown Flushing, NY but if I do, eh... there are a bunch of them down the #7 line back toward Manhattan. read more

Local dive bar, the people who work here are awesome. Very hospitable. Bartender is the coolest. Watch sports, and play darts. But be reAdy for some competition, their are professional darts players in there lol. read more

Stopped briefly on 052319 for a few beers on a hot afternoon. A basic dive with reasonably cold draft beer with very reasonable prices for NYC. If it was a little closer walk from CitiField I would make it a regular post-game stop. The rating above is for what it is, a nice hole-in-the-wall for a few beers only. There are obviously nicer bars offering more, but at a higher price. read more

To me, some of the best $5.00 Guinness in Queens. Friendly bartenders during the week and always has some interesting people hanging. No food but feel free to bring whatever you like inside. Cash only. Good jukebox too! read more

Growing up in queens these places were spoken about amongst the older men in my family and i believed them to be a relic of their time..then I found Kelly's. After a mets game we went here and shit, we were welcomed. They have Paddy's irish . Take shots of it, if you don't choose this path then please, just go home and don't me ask why. Kelly's pub, i love you please don't ever change. read more

Stopped by for a quick drink. They had the yankees game on and mets. Just a nice chill spot with that classic pub feel and cheap drinks.

Horrible atmosphere. If you want the most basic, dirty, old fashion dive bar you find it. Don't take your lady there if you like her at all! Service is unfriendly. read more

If you're ever in need of a cheap, strong drink and you're in the area, I highly recommend to drop by and grab a drink or two. I love the bartender there, forgot his name but he's the skinny Irish fella, I love him. I occasionally drop by and I'm always treated like family. It may seem like a shady bar but it's a great dive bar to hit up! Come by! read more

Perfect for what it is, a low key amazing bar! 5dollar beer and touch tunes... Mets fans welcome read more

Not a hipster "dive bar", but a real dive bar. Kelly's Pub is the type of place where you can either be a loner or get involved, it's up to you. I went here during the afternoon and got a few drinks, met some interesting people, had good conversation and laughs. There are a few TVs on and there is also a jukebox if that's your thing. The drink prices are fair, and the buybacks may happen. Personally, I had a great time here and plan on returning. read more

Definitely a divebar. I use to come here time to time (not often though) when I wanted to drink alone and didn't feel like hanging out with my friends (I'm a classic introvert, INFJ in fact). Drinks are dirt cheap, you can bring in food and eat there, and the bartenders (formers and currents) are all very professional. It is a very stereotypical divebar though as most of the regular patrons are old white or old Chinese. If you plan on picking up chicks (at a divebar nonetheless...), this is definitely not the place. But pluses are cheap drinks, professional bartenders (knowing how to serve drinks, knowing when to be personable and when to give a patron space and quietness), and public transportations are nearby. I use to love blasting Guns N Roses songs here (but then I moved). read more

Have come back a couple of more times. Most friendly bar staff in NYC. Big thumbs up!

Worst bartender EVER. Just left this place cause the coronas were warm. I've been here before & they usually keep them on ice. I guess she was too busy eating to put ice on the beer. I heard from other customers that this woman is useless & never cleans anything. I'll be going to clean bars with cold beer from now on. read more

As they say, don't judge a book by it's cover. Attentive bartender, reasonable prices. A good place for intoxication. read more

It's a pretty regular Irish-American style bar in the middle of Flushing Chinatown. A few drafts including Bass, the usual liquors, darts, and internet jukebox. Interesting ethnically-mixed crowd. A good stop en route home from a Mets game. read more

Definitely rocks! The bartender Dennis is a great guy. I was so surprised that there is such a traditional local Irish bar near Flushing Main St.. There usually are some interesting local people there to get drunk make friends. Unfortunately, there is always very few pretty women there. It is a guys' place. read more

Nice little pub in Flushing. not far from the 7 train. It seems like lot of regulars go there cause the older lady bartender know most of them. I ordered grey goose/pineapple. Drink was so strong. Two of them; I was done and I am lightweight. Place was busy on a thursday evening I was there. Wish they have more bigger tV so next time I get enjoy some games. Decent pub for the area cause it;s so hard to find a pub in Flushing other than KTV. read more

This is the place to be if you want to get away from the Flushing riff raff. Total dive bar with good cheap drinks, jukebox, and TV. More like a guys place or a last date place. read more

Needed a quick beer and a break from the heat and crowds while exploring the area. This no frills dive was just the ticket. I would love to hear the story of how this tiny Irish bar persists in this Asian enclave. I'll have to ask one of the regulars if I ever make it back. read more

- Small, quiet Irish pub in the middle of Flushing. $5 shoots, beers and well drinks. Nice place to get drinks after work with coworkers

Cheapest Drinks in Flushing! Awesome Dive. Great crowd and bartenders. Cool place to have a drink, watch the game and play some darts.

Mike Kelly is the greatest Owner quiet, reflective and a complete Gentlemen. When everyone abandoned Flushing in the 1970"s and 1080"s Mr. Kelly realized the dynamic future of flushing and never, sold out. It is the best bar in Flushing and all thanks go to Mr. Kelly, I meet a professor who taught me 30 years ago in Queens College, all create Goes to Mr. Kelly for keeping the Dream alive, the Bar is great, no better. Mike thank you from James Cassidy JKC4554@yahoo.com Mr.kelly you are the best and from an Irish american thank you for keeping the dream alive for all ethnic and religious groups who are always welcome at your Pub. read more

Nice selection of draughts and a good value overall. You can have some drinks and relax and not break the bank.