I had the clam chowder, fish and chips and a Guinness. Food was good and service excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Richard Blanton
It's a great historic bar. A wonderful place to go for a drink super friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Lambing
Not only was our waiter handsome, but our food was delicious too!The Mahi Mahi sliders were delicious.The batter on the fish and chips was a bit too sweet.
Recommended dishes: Sliders & Fries
S. Stankevich
Go here if you want to be treated poorly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Miguel Gómez Santos De Lima
Amazing food, we loved the ribs and the taste of the burguer was great
Sarah R.
I came here specifically to try the shepherds pie as it's not a common item on many menus. The mashed potatoes were buttery, and the meat was flavorful. The peas, carrots, and corn added nice texture. The weight staff was friendly and responsive. They also have good taste in music, and the ambience is nice. It seems like a great place to come with friends. My only critique is that I wished the shepherds pie came with more mashed potatoes, and crispier on top.
Joseph Michael
Beautiful vintage restaurant/pub with photographs of boxing's history for aesthetic value. Relaxing atmosphere and excellent service. Food was great! Had spinach dip & housemade chips and a clam chowder for appetizers. Blackened mahi mahi Sammy, onion rings and 6 BBQ wings. Dip was hot and melty. Chowder was chock full of clam and creamy! Blackened mahi Sammy was flavorful and NOT dry which is a common issue with blackened meat but I wanted seafood and I was pleasantly surprised. Onion rings were excellent and I loved how thin and crispy they were, like they flattened the onion ring before breading it. The wings were big and crispy and I am certain that the BBQ sauce was house made as well as other sauces that came with the onion rings. While there are many eateries in the area, I would most likely return to Donovan's in the future.
Best 1/2 lb. burger anywhere.Love it with bacon and blue cheese! Great beef or chicken Philly cheese steak. Service and friendly pub atmosphere is terrific.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with French Fries, Onion Rings
This is a bar that happens to have some really good food at good prices for the neighborhood. Clam chowder was awesome and a Southerner in our party loved the ribs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl Brautigam
Great little pub in downtown South Norwalk (I believe it's one of the oldest continuously operating of its kind in town). Their menu is top-notch and I think their burgers are arguably the best in town, coupled with excellent french fries. I also love their chili, though I know their clam chowder is highly ranked and well-regarded as well. Wait staff is very friendly, attentive and helpful. They do have outdoor dining options as well, but you might want to phone ahead to make sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Cheeseburger with French Fries, Fries, Chicken Wings, Chili, Mozzarella Sticks
C S
My go to in Norwalk- probably eat here once or twice a week! The onion rings are great. We always sit outside and the staff are very accommodating and friendly which makes the whole experience even better !! We love the chili nachos, mashed potatos, clam chowder and the sliders! A fun stop with friendly staff and good drinks if you’re in the area! Also dog friendly if you sit outside!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Famous Clam Chowder, Onion Rings
James L.
Absolutely love this place! I've been coming here for over 25 years and the food, drinks, and service has always been spot on. I highly recommend the clam chowder it is fantastic.
Claire O.
Perfect spot for a local pub! Always excellent service and ambiance. Food hits the spot. We always have a great time.
I had the clam chowder, fish and chips and a Guinness. Food was good and service excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
It's a great historic bar. A wonderful place to go for a drink super friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Not only was our waiter handsome, but our food was delicious too!The Mahi Mahi sliders were delicious.The batter on the fish and chips was a bit too sweet.
Recommended dishes: Sliders & Fries
Go here if you want to be treated poorly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Amazing food, we loved the ribs and the taste of the burguer was great
I came here specifically to try the shepherds pie as it's not a common item on many menus. The mashed potatoes were buttery, and the meat was flavorful. The peas, carrots, and corn added nice texture. The weight staff was friendly and responsive. They also have good taste in music, and the ambience is nice. It seems like a great place to come with friends. My only critique is that I wished the shepherds pie came with more mashed potatoes, and crispier on top.
Beautiful vintage restaurant/pub with photographs of boxing's history for aesthetic value. Relaxing atmosphere and excellent service. Food was great! Had spinach dip & housemade chips and a clam chowder for appetizers. Blackened mahi mahi Sammy, onion rings and 6 BBQ wings. Dip was hot and melty. Chowder was chock full of clam and creamy! Blackened mahi Sammy was flavorful and NOT dry which is a common issue with blackened meat but I wanted seafood and I was pleasantly surprised. Onion rings were excellent and I loved how thin and crispy they were, like they flattened the onion ring before breading it. The wings were big and crispy and I am certain that the BBQ sauce was house made as well as other sauces that came with the onion rings. While there are many eateries in the area, I would most likely return to Donovan's in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Clam Chowder, Blackened Chicken, Chicken Wings, Onion Rings
Amazing good food, honestly tender French
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best 1/2 lb. burger anywhere.Love it with bacon and blue cheese! Great beef or chicken Philly cheese steak. Service and friendly pub atmosphere is terrific.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with French Fries, Onion Rings
Great burgers ?Nice Irish Bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a bar that happens to have some really good food at good prices for the neighborhood. Clam chowder was awesome and a Southerner in our party loved the ribs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little pub in downtown South Norwalk (I believe it's one of the oldest continuously operating of its kind in town). Their menu is top-notch and I think their burgers are arguably the best in town, coupled with excellent french fries. I also love their chili, though I know their clam chowder is highly ranked and well-regarded as well. Wait staff is very friendly, attentive and helpful. They do have outdoor dining options as well, but you might want to phone ahead to make sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Cheeseburger with French Fries, Fries, Chicken Wings, Chili, Mozzarella Sticks
My go to in Norwalk- probably eat here once or twice a week! The onion rings are great. We always sit outside and the staff are very accommodating and friendly which makes the whole experience even better !! We love the chili nachos, mashed potatos, clam chowder and the sliders! A fun stop with friendly staff and good drinks if you’re in the area! Also dog friendly if you sit outside!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Famous Clam Chowder, Onion Rings
Absolutely love this place! I've been coming here for over 25 years and the food, drinks, and service has always been spot on. I highly recommend the clam chowder it is fantastic.
Perfect spot for a local pub! Always excellent service and ambiance. Food hits the spot. We always have a great time.