Boxing Donkey Review

My first time eating here I got the reuben nachos and shared them with my friend. They were excellent and I would highly recommend them. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because their soda tasted stale and weird like it had melted freezer burnt ice in it. To be fair, I didn't give them a chance to right it as I didn't want to complain to the waitress. Overall my experience was wonderful and I can't wait to go back again.

Fairly good food. Like your sport bar only better food. Very nice friendly staff.

My go to bar in Roseville! Always a good selection of beer and the food is good.

A bit crowded & noisy. Wine list could be improved.

Went here with some friends, bartender was extremely rude. There were a group of guys there celebrating with family because one of them was leaving for boot camp and shortly after another group (mixed men and women) came in and almost immediately started trying to pick a fight with the military group. The bartender was obviously friends with the 2nd group and didn't even try to calm them down from causing trouble it was getting pretty scary so we left. Don't recommend for late night drinks. Didn't order any food so can't comment on that.

Food was good. More of a night club with an Irish feel than an Irish Pub.

Great spot to get your drink on with great food when you've been out drinking. They carry Russian River beer so that's a plus.

Restaurant in the back makes the best corned beef ever! Reuben fries are fabulous. They have a keto menu, too.

Great food and drinks. Very friendly and helpful staff.

I had the best keto jicama fries, and the buffalo cauliflower cheesie mac.

Kendall is an awesome bartender. The drink selection is great and comfy setting.

Fun and lively atmosphere. I found the girl tending bar kind of abrupt and off- putting though. She didn't make any of us feel particularly welcome.

Went here for the first time for trivia nite. A very enjoyable experience. Food and drinks were served promptly and with a smile. I only snacked on my friends food but what a saw, as the food went by has my attention for my next visit.

On Saturday I hosted my wife's 50th Birthday party at the Boxing Donkey! Joe and the Boxing Donkey team were awesome! The food was great as well the drinks and music! This local owned business is the perfect fit for Roseville and something we need more of! I would host another party at The Boxing Donkey without hesitation! They made so easy to host our friends and family! Once again Thanks Joe and The Boxing Donkey team!

Came here for happy hour which runs until 7:00. From the outside, it reminds me a bit of the pubs I saw in Ireland with the wooden signage and Celtic-style lettering. Close to the train tracks, its location in the older part of Roseville gives it charm.

Inside, it looks very much like your typical pub. Lots of pub games, some guys were playing an electronic golfing game and there were other manly-man video games that didn't look inviting to me.

Dress code-wise, my shirt neckline was too high and my hemline was too low. I felt a bit overdressed due to having more clothing-per-square-inch ratio than the other female patrons, but maybe I'm just getting old.

The happy hour menu has lots of choices:

* $3 French toast sticks - With a crushed Capn' Crunch coating, you get four pieces. It was good, didn't really feel the cereal love though.
* $4 Onion rings - These were fantastic! Light, crispy, ours were a little burnt, but still good.
*$4 Shepherd's Pie - Came with melted cheese over mashed potatoes covering mincemeat w/ vegetables. Served in a largeish ramekin. Not my fave, but husband liked.
*$5 Irish spring rolls - No these were not made with soap! House-made cabbage and corned beef rolled up and deep fried. Interesting, but not interesting enough to pay $5 for two small rolls cut up diagonally.

Had a pint of a Belgian-style beer, don't recall the name, but the pouring handle/spout gizmo had a blue plaid pattern. Yummo. Better than Stella in my opinion.

Lots of flat screen TVs. Watched Australia vs. US in women's softball. Don't know who won, but the US was ahead. I mean, c'mon. Australia just CAN'T beat the US in that sport!

I ordered Fish and Chips while my wife, as suggested by the bartender, ordered Corned Beef Egg Rolls. I received a substantial and tasty serving of Fish and Chips. The Corned Beef Egg Rolls were served HOT, however they had very little flavor. This is a lovely old Pub.

Fun staff and great beer, live music on Fridays is great!!

This place used to be popping but when they got there hard alcohol license revoked its just not the same. Hopefully it'll go back to how it was before they go under.

My husband and Father ordered the Patty Melt, as you can see from the photo we were able to order it medium-rare and it was delicious! I ordered the Corned Beef and Cabbage... The Meat was juicy and amazingly delicious! The Cabbage was flavorful! Wish I had come sooner

A good mix of Irish inspired food and a really good beer selection.

Good watering hole. Food much better than expected. Good selection of beers, hard drinks. If your in a group, have the ladies order, you'll get more and it'll be there faster.

Delicious food, good service, diverse menu of pub/bar food with good beers on tap (and even a keto menu!)

FOOD WAS AWESOME!!!!!!! SERVICE WAS GREAT!!!! GLAD MY CUZN TOOK US THERE!!!!!! I HOPE TO MAKE IT BACK THERE BEFORE WE HAD BACK TO IOWA!!!!

Good pub with appropriate atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Good food but bartender with a with a man bunandaited on 4 twenty year olds that pushed in front of me and didn't have to wait at all. Then he did it again to my husband, ignored him to wait on the girls again. We had appetizers, 6 drinks and dinner and we're treated like dirt. So if you're over twenty something expect to be ignored.

Good beer choices, tasty (but nitrited) corned beef, and great service, but potatoes seemed reconstituted. Brussel sprouts were fried to the consistency of nori (tasty, but not very nutritious). The cooked cabbage was also enjoyable. Interior is dark, busy, clean, and interesting. Servers always asked about refills before I was empty.

Great food! It's a pub so, the atmosphere can be a little rowdy.

This is the old Barker hotel on the north side of the railyard. Food is good...you'll need to order from the bar if you sit at a table. Good atmosphere here if you want to eat and drink.

Pay no attention to the notice that they are temporarily closed - that is fake news! BD is still open with a limited takeout menu. You can even get drinks to go. Enjoy the taste of the delicious Boxing Donkey kitchen in your own home. See the website for details!

Just a great place to have some good food or just a quick beer (or 2 or 7)

Tried it out and loved it. Great little place to try and hang out at

If you re looking for a basic bar, this is your place! Not a dive bar, but like one (that s clean, welcoming, and has competent service).

Food is nothing special. Fish was good but a bit on the greasy side and the chips were just wierd, seemed really dry and hard, not crispy and tender on the inside. Like the beer on nitro, Boddingtons I think it was.

This site is my preferable place. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to that place. Whenever I want to go to a fair dinner, this place comes instantly to my mind. very good and many types of food and a large list of dishes.great crew, and nice mood. Not less important, the price is reasonable. I suggest this place with no hesitation.

The food was ehh and waitress was slow and forgot the food and drinks for one person in our party.

We thought it was freezing inside we had to wear coats the place felt uninviting the food was bland. Probably a bust for us.

Best bar in the Downtown/Old Roseville area. Great food, great staff, always a great place to stop by have a drink, eat some food and have a conversation.

It wasn't busy and had a good selection of beers. They don't serve hard alcohol. Outdoors was incredibly loud from time to time due to train traffic.

Boxing Donkey has a special place in our hearts We love sitting on the patio and watching the trains, and when our favorite cover band Total Recall plays. The food is so delicious and there s a great selection of beer on tap. The St Patrick s Day party is epic every year.

BEST BEER I HAVE HAD ON TAP. SERVICE IS AA LITTLE SLOW AND A LITTLE CROWDED ON THE WEEKENDS. A GOOD PLACE FOR A GROUP OF FRIENDS... VER FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE

Good atmosphere and nice bartenders. Food is good. Decent place to watch a game.

Great bar with great food. Very cool and very old bar right next to the Roseville railyard. They have live music from local bands and open mic comedy night.

Had a excellent experience here with my kids. The food arrived quick and the service is just awesome. Prices are fair.

Good food , good service, good atmosphere. You will not leave hungry!

Great food and Dana is a great bartender all around good experience

Awesome pub!! Killer staff!! Food is amazing and the booze/ beer is on point!! Keep it up Donkey and I'll keep coming back!!

Great bar, love the atmosphere, and the keto menu opened up a lot of ideas for me to try at home as well.

Had a great bacon cheeseburger and fries. Drank a moose drool beer. Excellent service. Will return.

The place offers an awesome range of delicious food. I enjoyed eating here. Staff members are always kind, rates are reasonable and the place is always kept clean.

Some what friendly. There are Irish pubs I've been to that were more inviting. Male staff more friendly and willing to talk. 2 pub-grubs and three beers cost $50.

The food here is very good. Its obvious the chefs here cook with pride. Highly recommend the Boxing Donkey!

Great drinks and prices, fun atmosphere and friendly day staff.

I celebrated my PhD today in this delicious restaurant. happy to tell that we had a pleasant evening and the place was certainly one of the reasons for this outstanding celebration. The waiters participated in a lovely style, the food was yummy and my friends were so overjoyed. We shall no dout come back again for more events. Thank you very much.

Good selection of beer on tap and everything I have tried from the kitchen is tasty good

I had lunch with my Coworkers and it was my first time there. Love, love, love their food and enjoyed eating outside.

This place has some of the best food in Roseville! Go there!

Hands down one of the weirdest restaurants I have been to recently. You walk in to an absolutely empty bar. Hello? Are you open? Bart tender says go around the corner. Equally dead eating area with half the lights off. But the food was killer. Really really good. Someone should bottle that donkey sauce. Reasonable prices.

Boxing Donkey is a great place for some unique Irish fare, great atmosphere, great owners. Love me some Donkey!

Amazing food. This is a must go to spot in old Roseville.