Donna
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar and Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
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Noah WeissMay 9, 2015Super boozy and delicious cocktails -- tons with rum that are vaguely Tiki -- with a vibe that's perfect for a date. Half off cocktails and practically free tacos at happy hour, too.
Caitlin ClementsMay 7, 2017Until 8:00 p.m. Mon-to Fri, two food and drink combos: $10 taco plate w/ draft beer and a taco plate w/ choice of draft cocktail for $12. Also, $4 draft beers, draft cocktails and slushies for $8.
Ashley ChanJuly 23, 2017Cocktail bar that plays old classics and gives off a retro vibe. The drinks menu, on the other hand, is hip and fun. They also serve tacos here. Overall a cool, laid-back place.
Village VoiceMay 17, 2016Donna's piña colada is called the Brancolada, because of its inclusion of minty Branca Menta. A hint of orange juice is also blended in with the pineapple, coconut cream, and Appleton rum. Read more
Mara LecocqNovember 21, 2014Fun place to party with friends. Music and room to stand and dance if funk is your thing (depends on the night). You can order cocktail pitchers for $40 which is a plus to save time.
Nate SOctober 3, 2014Jeremy makes some of the best cocktails you've ever had. He won a Food & Drink award and he's known as one of the best mixologists in the country. Translation: drink his drinks. They're good.
Parker ChambersFebruary 4, 2017Cocktail + $5 taco deal is epic. Also the interior + staff + waiters + tacos ARE EPIC. LOVE FOR DONNA
emily chenJanuary 19, 2015I would be impressed if someone brought me here on a first date. The vibe is perfect, cocktails on draft, and... TACOS. I mean...
Alex RobertsonApril 15, 2019I was in a horrid state when I went here (lol) but even then I had sort of a good time. Nice design and the Brancolada was good. Cool bartender
Ana PatriciaJanuary 10, 2015The tacos are simple but so very delicious! My boyfriend and I love this place and go often for the daily drink and taco special.
Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013Drink this: The OJ-splashed Brancolada elevates the piña colada w/ herbal & minty Branca Menta—the result is at once sophisticated & dangerously easygoing, like a Ph.D. student gone on spring break. Read more
Emily WilsonJanuary 22, 2017Mmm the brancolada is so so delicious. Even if you're here in the wintertime, get it. It'll take you to happier days in warmer places.
Veronica UribeFebruary 5, 2017Good cocktails and tacos. Loved the chicken pibil tacos and the white thyme. The place has good music and good vibe
Can never go wrong with their frozen drinks! Best in NYC. Food is OK. Not a huge fan of how "early" they close (and the slushy machine stops running even earlier). Not much elbow room on Fri & Sat.
Andrew ChoiMarch 11, 2016Dropped by for a cocktail or two with friends and it didn't disappoint! I had the Autumn's Edge (pictured).
Alex BarzDecember 8, 2016Magician King cocktail is spicy and delicious. $5 for two tacos until 8pm on weeknights. Awesome vibe and great tunes!
Kayvon MesbahMarch 17, 2013Cute place for cocktails. Lounge atmosphere with great prices and even better crowd. Perfect location right by the water too.
Alia Ormut-FleishmanJuly 12, 2016Tiki drinks, cocktails, tacos and a super cute vibe. Do it, go here, you'll be happy you did!
Nicole FormicaFebruary 2, 2018Awesome cocktail bar with a nice vibe. Beware, the old fashioned is a bit on the sweet side.
Charlotte HancockOctober 5, 2013Great drinks and cool atmosphere! A great place to go during the week for happy hour or on Friday/Saturday night!
Tara JepsonMay 1, 2012Great new place! Favorites: all the cocktails, empanadas, ceviche, cassole and salt cod toast. Skip papas bravas, shrimp cocktail.
StephanieAugust 24, 2016Aesthetically very well designed space by HOME. Worth it just to gawk at the interior.
E DwardApril 9, 2016Beautiful space. Great for groups. Food is fresh and delicious. Excellent drinks.
OUTSTANDING cocktails, super chill staff, and regularly great djs.
Sam HorineDecember 12, 2014Great cocktails made w/ time and care - and like all things in this vein...not cheap.
Tara RocheAugust 10, 2018Delicious cocktails, friendly staff, felt like I was having drinks in Havana!
Katie CovingtonApril 21, 2012This place beings tall, dark and handsome to a whole new level. Also the Scarlett Fever is amazingly spicy in the best way.
- Stephanie MJuly 10, 2016The cocktails here are quite tasty, but I made the mistake of coming here on a Saturday night and had to wait a full half hour to get a drink at the bar (plus the frozen drink machine was broken).
Faya FayeDecember 2, 2014Amazing guacamole!! The bartender was so nice and the place just comfortable. Try internal affairs I loved it
Ashley SimonMay 6, 2012Try this. Cocktails: artichoke hold (sweet), morgan town (boozy). food: stuffed avocado and chorizo empanada.
Manny ValerioJuly 30, 2016They redid the menu and it is better than ever great for an afterwork cool down.
ᴡ ReinfordApril 6, 2013great little spot with good cocktails. hard to get to, but that's part of the appeal.
Cocktails are great. Ask about their flights. And, they serve tacos.
Bitsy MetcalfMay 14, 2012Nice piece on Restaurant's owner, the Haslegrave Brothers.
Say hay to Grace at the Coffee-to-go stand. The cold brew is on point.
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Created by Leif Young Huckman and designed by Evan & Oliver Haslegrave of hOmE, Donna is a transportive oasis under the Williamsburg bridge.
Featuring a rum-driven cocktail list inspired by the classics under the beverage direction of Jeremy Oertel (Dram, Mayahuel, Death & Co.), delicious tacos ...
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
(646) 568-6622
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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