Very good cheeseburger and fries but they have no tomatoes for the burgers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries
Loren Steele
Can't beat the atmosphere of this classic Irish pub. Friendly service, dependable food, good people. Everything you need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries
Tammy Reece
First time great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joelle McIntosh
OConnells Pub is definitely a throwback to a different time. Dim lighting, dark heavy wood, and leather decor. Menu features pub food - appetizers, burgers, huge portions of fish with fries. Burgers come with lettuce, no tomatoes (they don't serve them). The slaw lacked flavor. It is cabbage with vinegar dressing. Overall, it was a meal, not horrible, not great. Just a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Onion Rings, Fish & Chips, Burger and Fries
Eric Grierson
John (owner) was an absolute delight to work with! Also been a family favorite for several years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Samalik
I don’t enjoying writing bad reviews, but I am hoping the ownership sees this and takes action. I had a bad experience a couple months ago, but I wrote it off as a bad day. However, today I came to eat and had a similar experience.My waitress was super nice, but they have her running an entire side of the building by herself (which is not her fault, it’s a management issue). It took my food almost 50 minutes to come out… and all I ordered was a burger… which came out completely burnt with the wrong cheese. You provided me with three options for cheese and still got that wrong, which irks me.I liked this place the first time I visited it in 2018, but today was my last visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kathy R
Best burger around, also a great Reuben on
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Gage Clark
Good burgers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gonzomoon34
Unfortunately, this isn't Jack Parker's, O'Connell Pub of old. It may look the same and the food is even close but the bartending is just plain horrible. So much so, this fella working behind the bar was so crude, rude, boisterous, unrefined and well south of ignorant. Billy Bob Thornton's role in Bad Santa came to mind with dealing with this individual -all the crass without any humor. During our last visit over the weekend (and I do mean last), this bartender openely made fun of my wife's beer choice in front of all patrons seated at the bar. Who does that? Never the classy bartenders of past, that's for sure! Going on, I asked him a few questions all of which were softball questions. For instance, "what are we listening to?" a genuine, sincere question because it wasn't quite like the jazz tunes from before, it was more of a jam band sound that I liked as well. His respond was short and curt, "I don't know, some of the lamest, worst, overplayed jazz music ever" was this guys response. Little do I know of this fella but I seriously doubt if he has any understanding of jazz. Again, an off putting, immature comment. The food thankfully was good but there were some oversights on his behalf as far as supplying the correct condiments for our order. Even when asking for these omitted condiments this person still had a snarky response. During our time at the bar, 2 beers each, salad and 2 entrees, we noticed he served himself and a server two shots during our time. In addition to other attempts at humor which again were juvenile and crass, he went on discussing with another patron seated at the bar about how someone gave him a bad review openly for all who were seated at the bar to hear! Not to our surprise, the patron and barkeep referred to each other as "bruh". This kind of conduct from a bartender at O'Connell's is not what made O'Connell's, O'Connell's for all these years! Our visit was on a Saturday 3/2/24 late lunch, 2pm-ish and this lack of decency and decorrum is still sitting foul with me and the current owners need to know if they don't already, that this version of O'Connell's is off its axis. For me, half or even more of the allure to O'Connell's was the classy, dignified, attentiveness of its servers. Lets face it, good burgers, soups, sides can be had at a lot of establishments. A classy, dignified heir that O'Connell's used to offer is a bit more hard to replicate. Since new ownership I've been there better than a handful of times, unfortunately, it wil be a while until I can wash this bad taste out of my mouth for a return visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Rachelle Brooks
I have no clue why anyone likes this place. Their food is subpar at best. Customer service is a joke. They won’t split checks.
Saint Louis casual dining at its historical finest.
ubu
awesome corned beef Sammy. French fries and chili are great. don't forget the gooey butter cookie! it is best in class.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gooey Butter Cookie, Reuben Sandwich, Chili, Chili Dog, Corned Beef Sandwich, Sandwiches, French Fries
Tim W.
Today, we enjoyed lunch at O'Connell's pub. It's one of my favorite spots. Their sandwiches offer generous portions for the price, and their chili and breaded mushrooms are absolutely delicious. While they're known for their burgers, their sandwiches are equally satisfying. I'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend giving them a try. Don't miss out--stop by and experience it for yourself.
Byte Me
Fast friendly service.The corned beef sandwich was excellent. Tender, flavorful, and loaded with corned beef.The place had and old fashioned feel and has been a part of St Louis for decades
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Sandwich
John Williams
5 stars in every category. I've been eating at O'Connell's since the Gaslight Sq. days -- right next to Your Father's Mustache where I worked. Must reply to whoever said the takeout was unacceptable. A few years (pre-covid) I tried to get takeout for my wife who was at Barnes Hosp. Takeout wasn't available. So Iordered two of whatever she wanted and wrapped up the "left-overs". They were still good.
Very good cheeseburger and fries but they have no tomatoes for the burgers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries
Can't beat the atmosphere of this classic Irish pub. Friendly service, dependable food, good people. Everything you need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries
First time great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OConnells Pub is definitely a throwback to a different time. Dim lighting, dark heavy wood, and leather decor. Menu features pub food - appetizers, burgers, huge portions of fish with fries. Burgers come with lettuce, no tomatoes (they don't serve them). The slaw lacked flavor. It is cabbage with vinegar dressing. Overall, it was a meal, not horrible, not great. Just a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Onion Rings, Fish & Chips, Burger and Fries
John (owner) was an absolute delight to work with! Also been a family favorite for several years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t enjoying writing bad reviews, but I am hoping the ownership sees this and takes action. I had a bad experience a couple months ago, but I wrote it off as a bad day. However, today I came to eat and had a similar experience.My waitress was super nice, but they have her running an entire side of the building by herself (which is not her fault, it’s a management issue). It took my food almost 50 minutes to come out… and all I ordered was a burger… which came out completely burnt with the wrong cheese. You provided me with three options for cheese and still got that wrong, which irks me.I liked this place the first time I visited it in 2018, but today was my last visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best burger around, also a great Reuben on
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Good burgers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately, this isn't Jack Parker's, O'Connell Pub of old. It may look the same and the food is even close but the bartending is just plain horrible. So much so, this fella working behind the bar was so crude, rude, boisterous, unrefined and well south of ignorant. Billy Bob Thornton's role in Bad Santa came to mind with dealing with this individual -all the crass without any humor. During our last visit over the weekend (and I do mean last), this bartender openely made fun of my wife's beer choice in front of all patrons seated at the bar. Who does that? Never the classy bartenders of past, that's for sure! Going on, I asked him a few questions all of which were softball questions. For instance, "what are we listening to?" a genuine, sincere question because it wasn't quite like the jazz tunes from before, it was more of a jam band sound that I liked as well. His respond was short and curt, "I don't know, some of the lamest, worst, overplayed jazz music ever" was this guys response. Little do I know of this fella but I seriously doubt if he has any understanding of jazz. Again, an off putting, immature comment. The food thankfully was good but there were some oversights on his behalf as far as supplying the correct condiments for our order. Even when asking for these omitted condiments this person still had a snarky response. During our time at the bar, 2 beers each, salad and 2 entrees, we noticed he served himself and a server two shots during our time. In addition to other attempts at humor which again were juvenile and crass, he went on discussing with another patron seated at the bar about how someone gave him a bad review openly for all who were seated at the bar to hear! Not to our surprise, the patron and barkeep referred to each other as "bruh". This kind of conduct from a bartender at O'Connell's is not what made O'Connell's, O'Connell's for all these years! Our visit was on a Saturday 3/2/24 late lunch, 2pm-ish and this lack of decency and decorrum is still sitting foul with me and the current owners need to know if they don't already, that this version of O'Connell's is off its axis. For me, half or even more of the allure to O'Connell's was the classy, dignified, attentiveness of its servers. Lets face it, good burgers, soups, sides can be had at a lot of establishments. A classy, dignified heir that O'Connell's used to offer is a bit more hard to replicate. Since new ownership I've been there better than a handful of times, unfortunately, it wil be a while until I can wash this bad taste out of my mouth for a return visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
I have no clue why anyone likes this place. Their food is subpar at best. Customer service is a joke. They won’t split checks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Saint Louis casual dining at its historical finest.
awesome corned beef Sammy. French fries and chili are great. don't forget the gooey butter cookie! it is best in class.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gooey Butter Cookie, Reuben Sandwich, Chili, Chili Dog, Corned Beef Sandwich, Sandwiches, French Fries
Today, we enjoyed lunch at O'Connell's pub. It's one of my favorite spots. Their sandwiches offer generous portions for the price, and their chili and breaded mushrooms are absolutely delicious. While they're known for their burgers, their sandwiches are equally satisfying. I'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend giving them a try. Don't miss out--stop by and experience it for yourself.
Fast friendly service.The corned beef sandwich was excellent. Tender, flavorful, and loaded with corned beef.The place had and old fashioned feel and has been a part of St Louis for decades
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Sandwich
5 stars in every category. I've been eating at O'Connell's since the Gaslight Sq. days -- right next to Your Father's Mustache where I worked. Must reply to whoever said the takeout was unacceptable. A few years (pre-covid) I tried to get takeout for my wife who was at Barnes Hosp. Takeout wasn't available. So Iordered two of whatever she wanted and wrapped up the "left-overs". They were still good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5