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Donna

Donna

(Now Closed)
Cocktail Bar and Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 31, 2017
    From opening until 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, happy hour includes two food and drink combos: the $10 taco plate with a draft beer and a taco plate with your choice of draft cocktail for $12. Read more
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    Noah WeissMay 9, 2015
    Super 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 C.
    Caitlin ClementsMay 7, 2017
    Until 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.
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    Ashley ChanJuly 23, 2017
    Cocktail 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 Voice
    Village VoiceMay 17, 2016
    Donna'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
  • Gothamist
    GothamistAugust 4, 2017
    The frozen Brancolada is sort of like a piña colada, comprised of orange juice, pineapple juice, Appleton rum, and coconut milk, but with the welcome addition of minty Brancamenta. Read more
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    Mara LecocqNovember 21, 2014
    Fun 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 S.
    Nate SOctober 3, 2014
    Jeremy 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.
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    Parker ChambersFebruary 4, 2017
    Cocktail + $5 taco deal is epic. Also the interior + staff + waiters + tacos ARE EPIC. LOVE FOR DONNA
  • emily c.
    emily chenJanuary 19, 2015
    I would be impressed if someone brought me here on a first date. The vibe is perfect, cocktails on draft, and... TACOS. I mean...
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonApril 15, 2019
    I 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
  • PUNCH
    PUNCHSeptember 23, 2015
    At Donna the warm staff can nerd out hard about everything from cocktails and music, and the drinks are inventive with a slight touch of tiki throughout the menu. Read more
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    Ana PatriciaJanuary 10, 2015
    The 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 York
    Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013
    Drink 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 W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonJanuary 22, 2017
    Mmm 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.
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    Veronica UribeFebruary 5, 2017
    Good cocktails and tacos. Loved the chicken pibil tacos and the white thyme. The place has good music and good vibe
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListApril 21, 2012
    South Williamsburg has this beautiful new bar serving drinks and late-night snacks. Designed by the Haslegrave brothers, who have done many neo-antique places around town, opens in Brooklyn. Read more
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    Foxxy BJune 1, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew ChoiMarch 11, 2016
    Dropped by for a cocktail or two with friends and it didn't disappoint! I had the Autumn's Edge (pictured).
  • Benjamin W.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin WoodsMarch 15, 2020
    Great vibe with #live music and the place I discovered #michelada 🤗
  • Alex B.heart icon on user image
    Alex BarzDecember 8, 2016
    Magician King cocktail is spicy and delicious. $5 for two tacos until 8pm on weeknights. Awesome vibe and great tunes!
  • Kayvon M.
    Kayvon MesbahMarch 17, 2013
    Cute place for cocktails. Lounge atmosphere with great prices and even better crowd. Perfect location right by the water too.
  • Alia O.heart icon on user image
    Tiki drinks, cocktails, tacos and a super cute vibe. Do it, go here, you'll be happy you did!
  • Nicole F.heart icon on user image
    Nicole FormicaFebruary 2, 2018
    Awesome cocktail bar with a nice vibe. Beware, the old fashioned is a bit on the sweet side.
  • Benjamin W.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin WoodsMarch 15, 2020
    Nice stroll along the river with incredible views of Manhattan 🤯
  • Charlotte H.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte HancockOctober 5, 2013
    Great drinks and cool atmosphere! A great place to go during the week for happy hour or on Friday/Saturday night!
  • Tara J.
    Tara JepsonMay 1, 2012
    Great new place! Favorites: all the cocktails, empanadas, ceviche, cassole and salt cod toast. Skip papas bravas, shrimp cocktail.
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    LDecember 23, 2016
    Elegant & relaxed vibe. Fun cocktail menu. A bit pricey but normal for the area.
  • Stephanie
    StephanieAugust 24, 2016
    Aesthetically very well designed space by HOME. Worth it just to gawk at the interior.
  • E D.heart icon on user image
    E DwardApril 9, 2016
    Beautiful space. Great for groups. Food is fresh and delicious. Excellent drinks.
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    AmateurConciergeJuly 4, 2019
    Shrimp tacos surprisingly tops. Beats lamb and al pastor
  • Angelica P.heart icon on user image
    Angelica PandoJanuary 7, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    OUTSTANDING cocktails, super chill staff, and regularly great djs.
  • Sam H.
    Sam HorineDecember 12, 2014
    Great cocktails made w/ time and care - and like all things in this vein...not cheap.
  • James
    JamesJune 6, 2015
    They do "draft" cocktails for just $10. Treat yo self!
  • Katie C.
    Katie CovingtonApril 21, 2012
    This place beings tall, dark and handsome to a whole new level. Also the Scarlett Fever is amazingly spicy in the best way.
  • Tara R.heart icon on user image
    Tara RocheAugust 10, 2018
    Delicious cocktails, friendly staff, felt like I was having drinks in Havana!
  • Timo W.
    Timo WeisApril 11, 2015
    Come for Brunch on the weekend, you won't regret it. Great coffee as well.
  • Jastine K.heart icon on user image
    Jastine KhoMarch 19, 2017
    The swan for 3 is such a great deal! Interiors and music are Gucci Gucci
  • Bjorn L.heart icon on user image
    Bjorn L.August 31, 2015
    Beautiful, romantic cocktail bar with pretty people and very tasty tacos.
  • Faya F.heart icon on user image
    Faya FayeDecember 2, 2014
    Amazing guacamole!! The bartender was so nice and the place just comfortable. Try internal affairs I loved it
  • Ashley S.
    Ashley SimonMay 6, 2012
    Try this. Cocktails: artichoke hold (sweet), morgan town (boozy). food: stuffed avocado and chorizo empanada.
  • Stephanie M.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie MJuly 10, 2016
    The 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).
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaFebruary 13, 2016
    Great cocktails, but you'll also be tempted by the smell of those tacos
  • markus g.heart icon on user image
    markus gerdemannMarch 21, 2016
    Chilled cocktailbar with amazing selection and pretty interior!
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    ᴡ ReinfordApril 6, 2013
    great little spot with good cocktails. hard to get to, but that's part of the appeal.
  • Bitsy M.
    Bitsy MetcalfMay 14, 2012
    Nice piece on Restaurant's owner, the Haslegrave Brothers. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/garden/donna-from-the-haslegrave-brothers-opens-in-brooklyn.html
  • Manny V.heart icon on user image
    Manny ValerioJuly 30, 2016
    They redid the menu and it is better than ever great for an afterwork cool down.
  • Dan N.heart icon on user image
    Dan NabavianAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Cocktails are great. Ask about their flights. And, they serve tacos.
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanFebruary 6, 2017
    It's all about the pina coladas here.
  • Jeff P.heart icon on user image
    Jeff PetrielloJuly 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Say hay to Grace at the Coffee-to-go stand. The cold brew is on point.
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