Donovan's Irish Pub

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  We stopped in here for lunch in the middle of Boston Road errands and were pleasantly surprised.  It's part of the Eastfield Mall food court, but has a separate outside entrance with patio seating.  The inside is what you would expect from a traditional pub and does not feel the least bit "mall-ish" or even particularly commercial.  Very dimly lit, lots of wood paneling and deep velvet upholstery, walls lined with Irish memorabilia and ephemera, all just worn enough to feel aged and authentic.  There is a main bar area lined by big comfy booths and a separate, spacious dining area.  We opted for the dining side and settled into a booth that was deep enough to sit cross legged and could probably fit six people.
  
  The menu was traditional pub fare:  overstuffed sandwiches, 1/2-lb burgers, fish & chips and other fried seafood options, shepherd's pie, Guinness beef stew and other hearty soups, and the like.  We both wound up with fried scallops on our server's recommendations and they were indeed yummy.  Boyfriend got the scallops/clam strips combo and we both agreed that the clam strips were better than any of our favorite summer roadside haunts...very big and meaty without a hint of chewiness anywhere.  I thought the fried crust on the scallops was a tad over, but the scallops themselves were perfect and not the least bit overdone.  Portions were generous, and service was friendly.

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  Posted on 04.22.13 Jenny J.

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  Nice place to stop in on the weekend.
  Live Irish music, good appetizers, good selection of beer.   Nice group of people on the weekend. Entertainment starts around 8 pm

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  Posted on 12.12.12 Patrick L.

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  I really like Donovan's.  It's warm and welcoming, has a great selection of beers, and the food is yummy!  Whether you're in the mood for a few apps, a burger and fries, or a hearty  favorite like shepherd's pie, there is something for you!  The live Irish Music on the weekends is fun, too!

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  Posted on 11.26.11 Christine K.

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  I love it here. The bar food is always good - especially given the prices and the super laid back casual vibe here, theres a pretty decent selection of beers on tap, the service is good (especially if you're a regular), and there's live irish music every Thurs/Fri/Sat from 8p onward. I come here often and it's always a good time.
  
  Things to get:
  
  1. irish nachos
  2. tuna melt
  3. appetizer platter
  4. beers on tap
  
  and come on a night when there's live music! So refreshing to just go to a fun irish pub where there's tasty food and music - I've never left Donovan's and not had a blast.

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  Posted on 03.25.11 Glory M.

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  I want to like this place more than I do. I love their atmosphere and who doesnt want to order a guinness in the mall right? My complaint here is the food...its just...not that great. Service is always good, drinks are A-OK, but the food...its not that its terrible, but it just isnt very memorable, and not really worth the price.

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  Posted on 11.30.08 Jen M.

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