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Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City, Downtown

Royale

ROYALE

What People Are Saying About Royale

The Editor

Katie Heffernan

Citysearch

In Short – What this Alphabet City bar lacks in originality, it makes up for in comfort and simplicity. Every touch takes the tried-and-true route, from the dim lights and dark wood to the taps spouting Guinness and Blue Moon. The neighborhood's yuppies are compelled to put their pretensions aside--for the only things this laid-back bar could get snooty about are its heralded hamburger (one "Royale with Cheese") and a back patio with breathing room.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/26/08

mouth watering burger

by beenthere4real at Citysearch

found this place at random last weekend. Was just looking for a cold drink on a hot day. Drink was good. Wasn't really in the mood for a burger but boy am I glad I ordered one! The Royale with cheese was possibly the best burger I have had in the city - ever.

Waitress was so nice and the services was prompt. Good beer selection. Perfect spot for burger brunch. (try the onion rings)

  • Pros: Royale with cheese, service
  • Cons: can't really think of any
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/22/07

Eat Here

by ckw2w at Citysearch

Best burger in the city...hands down. Skip the Bistro or the Shack and head over here instead. A little out of the way for most but well worth the trek across town, these burgers are perfection on a brioche bun. Two for one happy hour beers from 4 -7 and a great patio outside for when it's nice, friendly staff and an intimate setting - Royale has it all.

  • Pros: fantastic burger, friendly service, outdoor seating, happiness on a bun
  • Cons: None!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/19/07

A Beer and a Burger the all-time Classic

by sethbar at Citysearch

Visited Royale last night and was happy with every single thing that they have going on. TV had the baseball game on, bartenders were courteous and efficient, Brooklyn on tap was cold and good. We had burgers and chicken fingers, both were outstanding. The burger comes open faced with lettuce,tomato and pickle, neatly stacked on a bun, and the perfect size burger. Not once does anything fall of the bun. Flavor was great too. The fingers were obviously homemade, not frozen and delicious. The crowd was a mix of people tables of good looking 20 something women, business types blowing off steam, and the typical locals who were at the bar itself, minding their own business. Truly a comfortable place with a great outdoor space, to sit and relax, absolutely would recommend it.

  • Pros: service, atmosphere,food
  • Cons: none, absolutely zero

The Details on Royale

On the Menu:

Try a cooked-to-order $6 Royale with Cheese and add a basket of fries for $3. The rest of the menu is limited to similar sandwiches (such as a chicken breast with cheese and bacon).

Outdoor Seating:

The ivy-trellised deck may not have a view, but it's big enough to fit a number of cafe and picnic tables. There's also a pretty little pebble garden.

The Extras:

Two TVs hang above the bar, broadcasting the big game.

Happy Hour:

Stop in for Happy Hour daily from 4pm until 7pm

Category:

Bars & Clubs, General Contractors, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Construction & Remodeling

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu

Cuisine:

Hamburgers

Bar & Club Special Features:

Outdoor Seating

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