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(212) 254-6600
157 Avenue C
(nr. 10th St.)
New York,
NY
10009
40.7258
-73.9777
Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Thu, 4pm-midnight
Fri, 4pm-4am
Sat, 1pm-4am
Sun, 1pm-midnight
Last updated 10.17.11
Category:
General Contractors, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Construction & Remodeling
Payment Methods:
Cash
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What People Are Saying About Royale
Featured Review
Katie Heffernan
Contributor
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.
Editor's Tips
- 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
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| food quality | 90.90999603271484% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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10/01/11
Amazing
by lass832 at Citysearch
I've been going to Royale ever since it opened. It's, without a doubt, the most laid back bar in the area. Good food, good people, great bartenders. And the burgers. Seriously unbelievable. And DO NOT forget the shoestring onion rings. So greasy. Soooo good. When summer rolls around, and the patio opens up, I'm in heaven.
04/04/11
The Perfect Burger with the Perfect Price!
by frijoles at Citysearch
There's nothing else to say ut to go TRY the freaking delicious burger at this joint. They pretty much masterr the art of cooking a burger. I am pregger and have to eat a fully well done burger and I don't think anyone can EVER make it good. BUT NO!!!!! This place still manage to make it to PERFECTION. I thought I was hungry first time, but when my hubby took me there the second time, I still have the same feeling. They got me at first bite. You know they know what to do when the their menu only has fries and burger with ALOT of ketups and mustard placed all over their portable cart and condiment shelves by the register. Stop reading this and just GO GO GO there for your burger!!!!!!!
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
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!
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
Place Categories:
- best burgers
- loved fries
- comfortable place
- nice intimate setting
- cold drink
- nice friendly staff
- great food
- cold tv
- full arms
- perfect size burger
- great patio
- great hamburgers
- highly suggest royale
- fantastic bartenders
- good beer
- great outdoor space
- great bar
- not order turkey club
- weird big ingredient
- enjoy garden
- great inexpensive drinks
- pretty big ingredient
- great flavor
- nice waitress
