Lively Midtown East gastropub with strong happy hour, solid burgers, and popular group-friendly atrium; service can be slow at peaks and food quality varies on a few items.
Draught 55 delivers reliable pub comfort with strong food quality anchored by praised burgers, fries, and fried items, though inconsistent execution on burger doneness and occasional misses prevent higher grades. Service varies with crowd levels—friendly and welcoming during happy hour but occasionally slow during transitions. The attractive atrium and late happy hour value make it competitive with respected neighborhood spots, though it functions better as a group destination or after-work gathering than a sole dining draw.
One caveat: Greeting and table service delays occur at times, even when not full