Donovan's

65 Rockingham Rd, Bellows Falls
(802) 463-4940

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Jamey Berrick

Best food in town and must be the coldest beverages in town. Friendly hard working staff. All are welcome. I challenge anyone to find a better Steak Bomb grinder in the area, or find tastier wings with their special on Thursday nights. Indoor dining and outdoor dining in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Wish they were open more often for Lunch specials and Adult beverages. Great piece of history here in Bellows Falls, with original Tin ceilings that were manufactured right here when Bellows Falls was in its hay day . Where people drink, eat and meet. Highly recommend!!! 10 out of 10!

Matilda Adelaide

unhinged footloose transphobia Everything was great, put $40 in the jukebox, curated music as a professional performer, really set a vibrant mood compared to normal, chatted with lots of people, 4 separate groups of people expressed how glad they were to have me there. Then the angry transphobic old wing bat out back came out and screamed at me no dancing and screamed do you see anyone let’s dancing. Just clearly targeting me for being different I put $40 in your jukebox, you over served me and screamed at me when I was just dancing a little standing at the bar like I was doing all night. Like I do at every bar Iv ever gone In EVER The daughter, the other owner, who I confronted shortly after the unhinged footloose situation told me just to blend in and that her mother can’t tolerate anyone who’s different or stands out and made it clear and agreed. She targeted me. The other Owner the daughter admitted her mother has a blatant issue with discrimination and anyone who’s different just a little bit. Old lady and her daughter and a bunch of people came up to me and told me how awful it was and it made me really upset and I was intoxicated, and then they threw me out I expressed how drunk I was and how unsafe it was for me to drive and that I needed to have water and that they just discriminated against me and it was a dangerous situation and if I left and killed someone, they lose their liquor license The bartender did not care. I had just ripped her $20 on a $50 tab after the owner of the restaurant was unhinged with me. Ironically, I was in earlier in the day, doing some work and had lunch and said that there was a reputation in the queer community that this establishment was not safe for queer people and then I didn’t see it or understand Let me tell you I understand now if you’re anything that isn’t cis gendered and in the realm of what an old white disconnected from reality boomer thinks is acceptable. You’re gonna get thrown out after you spend 100s of dollars in a few days. Your money means nothing to these lunatics who just want everyone to be cookie cutter, the same in life for their comfort. I will not censor myself to comfort your ignorance, old woman. It’s time to retire. Maybe it’s time to talk to mom about retiring before you lose the whole business. This evening was so unhinged and emotionally destroyed me and was awful. I had the best day of my life till some old woman screaming at me like it was footloose because she kept tolerate queer people in her bar. Disgusting I’ll never in there again and I’ll let the entire community know what went down I cannot believe I’m having to write this review after how much I praise them for how great their food was and thank them for creating a safe space and then later that night to have this unhinged scene unfold is heartbreaking. Outrageous and ruined my week weekend. I’m crying so hard isolated from my community because of this woman ruining my night I didn’t ask for any of that. I was there to support the economy. Have fun and have a good night not to be screamed at and discriminated against for my existence. Boycott this place if you know someone who’s queer or supports the queer community I hope they go out of business, if not by their own discrimination being disconnected from the future of the economy, or because they simply overserved someone and throw them out and they get in a wreck and lose their liquor license that happens all the time Heart broken I have to drive to Keene to just existence space and spend my money to be safe I hope your business shuts down and you lose everything over this. This was a disgusting evening and I’ll never set foot in that establishment again. I’m considering filing a lawsuit the scene and discrimination was that unhinged Respect is taken not earned in this place definitely needs respect taken from them Boycott

jeff davidson

Sat at the bar, great service. Wings almost slithered down as they lack any form of crispy.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Me`Me` Madore

Go for the wings!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curly Fries, Chicken Wings, Cheeseburger

Bridget Tyler

Best food in Bellows falls great wings I love there blue cheese sauce and there other food is really good too

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Fries

Felicia Aron

This places is deceiving. It may be a bar but they have hands down the best burgers and steak bombs anywhere around! And they have these huge tater tots with bacon and cheese inside! Ay some pool, have a beer and eat some amazing food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Beer Taps, Chicken Wings, Philly Cheese Steak, Cheeseburger

André Joncas

Sympathetic pub where everybody knows each other.When visiting an area, walking around to admire architectural is one thing, but meeting local people who really give the city’s vibe is one of the best part of the experience. This pub is a good spot to mingle with people.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings

Sarel Rich

Kid-friendliness: They offer kids meals and chairs, despite being a bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger

Walter Carroll

great experience , great service , chow ??????☘️ ☘️ ☘️ great

Parking: Right in front ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beer Taps, Steak & Cheese, Philly Cheese Steak, Fries, Cheeseburger

Rebecca Rhode (Becca)

Let me tell you. I would give this place an -10 review if I could!!!! Our experience here was horrible. We were 5 hours from home, our truck engine blew on Rt 91. We walked 2.5 miles in 20 degree weather to a tavern/ restaurant . We walked in and everyone had glared at us . We had ordered a drinks. We were respectful and the bartender was not welcoming at all. Very cocky attitude. Very disrespectful as if we were homeless off the streets. The gentleman I was with, was very respectful to the patrons. Asked questions with where the nearest hotel was and if there were Ubers in the area. They were almost teasing him and giving him false information to make fun. They were not welcoming at all. . We were there for 45 min. Had a few drinks, 3 Rum n Cokes 2 shots of fireball and 1 domestic beer small bag of chips. ….and our bill was mysteriously $80. She over charged us. Big time!! She refused to tell us how the bill was broken down. When we questioned, 2 guys surrounded my colleague, and told him it was time to go. He had told the 2 men that he paid for his drink and he would like to finish it. She responded that it’s closing time n u need to go. Then she took my glass and dumped my drink down the drain without me taking my first sip. The gentleman I was with, she asked to leave. Because he questioned the bill. We were not drunk, hostile, or violent. We were there for a total 45 min. He refused to leave because he wanted to finish his drink he paid big bucks for. I am uphauled by the service in this bar. I will tell everyone NOT to go this bar. They do not treat people who are out of town well. I’m very upset with my experience here and I will NOT rest until I am satisfied with the outcome. I will not rest until justice is done. Could you imagine if I was an journalist or better yet, someone auditing the establishment?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Beer Taps

Sarah Currier

I love Reubens, and its hard to find a good one, this place had a perfect Reuben. Was nice getting to play pool while we waited and communication with the bar tender/waiter was also good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Steak Bomb Grinder

John

Good time, Great food. Good people.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Christy Foster

Super nice family owns this place and they make all their food homemade right there. Great atmosphere and really quick, friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak

Alex B

It's a pleasant relaxing place, all the staff are very friendly and enjoyable to chat with, and they get things done very quickly and efficiently. It's a great place to go if you prefer a very down to earth experience. Just wholesome and fun all around. I wish I lived in town so I could go more often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beer Taps, Fries, Cheeseburger

Andy Skiff

Delicious food, great fish and chips, excellent wings, nice beer selection!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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