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This so-called "TRADITIONAL Irish Pub" is NOT a SAFE PLACE TO RELAX if you're neurodivergent, disabled, queer, and/or a quiet artist minding their own business....
(not sure which aspect of my personality set them off...unfortunately, the unscrupulous owners are disrespectful cowards and left me and a confused employee to figure out what to do...which was to give no message at all, just a trespass order....presumably because they're both too lazy and too snobby to have a civil discussion with anyone they think is beneath them 😉...)
I was not bothering anyone in any fashion, I was stone cold and was only infirmed I was being trespassed (?!!) when I went to get my last 1-2 beers before heading out for the night...
SUPPORT LOCAL, but PLEASE don't support T.RA.S.H y places with trashy owners like O'Hickey's (and Dooley's on Queen ffs...ughhh)
This is NOT "traditional Irish Pub" candor or values, it's blatant discrimination by shady business owners.
(And no, there's no "Oh I bet he was just drunk and obnoxious"—I kept myself well within my limit...literally 1 beer 1 shot over the course of > 1.5 hours...)
I chose to be ~! extra sober !~ so these horrible people couldn't rely on that lazy excuse for justifying their blatantly classist behavior
(I'm in a housing crisis and keep my art items in a modestly sized briefcase...unfortunately, it's quiet difficult to hide the executive dysfunction and shaky body/breath that comes with being Autistic, overstimulated, and overwhelmed with significant life stressors...apparently it's even perceptible while in a quiet, dark corner, quietly drawing and reading...enough that it warrants being trespassed...!)
SURELY the Irish of all people understand what it's like to struggle...and just need a small drink and a safe, quiet space to try and unwind a little
SHAME ON YOU O'HICKEY'S—You must not have recognized me today with your noses in the air... that's fine, you won't be seeing a single fine cent from me anymore
Jamie Young
It's actually an Irish pub. Dark, quiet sometimes, perfect little nooks throughout. Staff and patrons make it what it is. Best place in Fredericton for a pint hands down.
dvcryphile
worst experience i’ve ever had at a bar downtown. i tried it for the first time on a non busy night. the lines were disorganized and slow. really bad customer flow and set up compared to other bars in the area.
i ordered a vodka lemonade. i received a cup of vodka and lemon juice. no sweetness. they couldn’t of added simple syrup or sprite. i could barely drink it and everyone around me said it was disgusting. i order vodka lemonades everywhere i go. this was not a vodka lemonade. the line was way too long and disorganized for me to want to make a complaint or get a new one though.
and finally theres no direct blame on the management for this but i had several uncomfortable or rude interactions with men. i had several very purposefully get very up close and personal with me until i eventually had to physically remove them from my space.
overall bad vibes bad drinks bad service. only thing that made it okay was my friends.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jacie Elizabeth
always A great vibe, good music, and lots of happy people!
Roger
A negative-value business in the neighbourhood. If they kept the music inside and dispursed the constant group of chain smokers to the other side of the street, it might add value to area.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
Buddy Whatshisname
I liked the Irish theme and how authentic it was trying to be. That being said, a pint of moosehead green came to +$10 with a $1 tip. That one beer will be my last I will ever buy at O’Hickey’s at that price
Darryl Hayden
Great atmosphere and a good variety of drinks. The service was a little slow, but they were busy. There was no table service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
K L
Terrible service staff are extremely rude! I went in to get a drink for me and someone as they wouldn’t serve her because she voiced that she was waiting before the people the lady had served first. I went in and asked why she was rude to my aunt. The guy serving me would not give me my drink when I have not done anything wrong and cancelled my order. I then proceeded to go back in and 2 staff started verbally abusing me saying “go somewhere else” and yelling at me. Thankfully there was one nice staff member who told them to stop and was talking reasonable with me. I’ve never experienced something so terrible and wrong. I did absolutely nothing wrong to be denied service
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Rich Irving
Great place for beers and listening to music on the patio. Lively atmosphere, great servers.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Donna Domitrek
Small pub with great staff. Drinks only' no food served.
I really liked O'Hickeys, the owner has always been incredibly friendly with my table and the waiting staff is awesome. Last night was an exception.
I was sitting on the patio and my server (a new one the lady I had prior was fantastic) asked me if we wanted anything. I asked for a water and was left with the rude response along the lines of "you can go inside for water this is an Irish Pub, what do you need water for?" This is: 1) rude 2) irresponsible and promoting binge drinking. Next time he came out asking me if I ended up getting my water knowing that I hadn't, he came out with empty hands just to pick up glasses, he could have brought a water out. I then asked for my bill and told me to go inside (I had previously been there that day and paid outside). Nobody thought it was funny or cool to tell a customer to essentially go pound sand when they wanted water on a hot summer day and wanted to pay for their bill.
It was one of the most ridiculous customer service experiences I've ever had. I'd just like the owner to be aware so they can fix it because again, I really like this bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Louis Bourgeois
Too small, but a nice place for a pint and live band music
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Nisa Kennedy
Terrible experience. The owner is drunk, grabbed my side and would not leave me alone. Then continued to say negative things about indigenous people. Myself being indigenous and a female felt extremely uncomfortable. Once I got him to leave me alone, the staff apologized to me and said this is a common thing for him to do. Would not recommend this place to anyone.
Colton Patterson
Great place to get hammered. Atmosphere is a 3, because of the music playlists (repetitive)
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Gord Perry
Service: 5 Drinks: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Music (playlist): -1
⚠️⚠️⚠️BEWARE OF DANGER⚠️⚠️⚠️ This so-called "TRADITIONAL Irish Pub" is NOT a SAFE PLACE TO RELAX if you're neurodivergent, disabled, queer, and/or a quiet artist minding their own business.... (not sure which aspect of my personality set them off...unfortunately, the unscrupulous owners are disrespectful cowards and left me and a confused employee to figure out what to do...which was to give no message at all, just a trespass order....presumably because they're both too lazy and too snobby to have a civil discussion with anyone they think is beneath them 😉...) I was not bothering anyone in any fashion, I was stone cold and was only infirmed I was being trespassed (?!!) when I went to get my last 1-2 beers before heading out for the night... SUPPORT LOCAL, but PLEASE don't support T.RA.S.H y places with trashy owners like O'Hickey's (and Dooley's on Queen ffs...ughhh) This is NOT "traditional Irish Pub" candor or values, it's blatant discrimination by shady business owners. (And no, there's no "Oh I bet he was just drunk and obnoxious"—I kept myself well within my limit...literally 1 beer 1 shot over the course of > 1.5 hours...) I chose to be ~! extra sober !~ so these horrible people couldn't rely on that lazy excuse for justifying their blatantly classist behavior (I'm in a housing crisis and keep my art items in a modestly sized briefcase...unfortunately, it's quiet difficult to hide the executive dysfunction and shaky body/breath that comes with being Autistic, overstimulated, and overwhelmed with significant life stressors...apparently it's even perceptible while in a quiet, dark corner, quietly drawing and reading...enough that it warrants being trespassed...!) SURELY the Irish of all people understand what it's like to struggle...and just need a small drink and a safe, quiet space to try and unwind a little SHAME ON YOU O'HICKEY'S—You must not have recognized me today with your noses in the air... that's fine, you won't be seeing a single fine cent from me anymore
It's actually an Irish pub. Dark, quiet sometimes, perfect little nooks throughout. Staff and patrons make it what it is. Best place in Fredericton for a pint hands down.
worst experience i’ve ever had at a bar downtown. i tried it for the first time on a non busy night. the lines were disorganized and slow. really bad customer flow and set up compared to other bars in the area.
i ordered a vodka lemonade. i received a cup of vodka and lemon juice. no sweetness. they couldn’t of added simple syrup or sprite. i could barely drink it and everyone around me said it was disgusting. i order vodka lemonades everywhere i go. this was not a vodka lemonade. the line was way too long and disorganized for me to want to make a complaint or get a new one though.
and finally theres no direct blame on the management for this but i had several uncomfortable or rude interactions with men. i had several very purposefully get very up close and personal with me until i eventually had to physically remove them from my space.
overall bad vibes bad drinks bad service. only thing that made it okay was my friends.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
always A great vibe, good music, and lots of happy people!
A negative-value business in the neighbourhood. If they kept the music inside and dispursed the constant group of chain smokers to the other side of the street, it might add value to area.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
I liked the Irish theme and how authentic it was trying to be. That being said, a pint of moosehead green came to +$10 with a $1 tip. That one beer will be my last I will ever buy at O’Hickey’s at that price
Great atmosphere and a good variety of drinks. The service was a little slow, but they were busy. There was no table service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Terrible service staff are extremely rude! I went in to get a drink for me and someone as they wouldn’t serve her because she voiced that she was waiting before the people the lady had served first.
I went in and asked why she was rude to my aunt. The guy serving me would not give me my drink when I have not done anything wrong and cancelled my order.
I then proceeded to go back in and 2 staff started verbally abusing me saying “go somewhere else” and yelling at me. Thankfully there was one nice staff member who told them to stop and was talking reasonable with me.
I’ve never experienced something so terrible and wrong. I did absolutely nothing wrong to be denied service
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Great place for beers and listening to music on the patio. Lively atmosphere, great servers.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Small pub with great staff. Drinks only' no food served.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
I really liked O'Hickeys, the owner has always been incredibly friendly with my table and the waiting staff is awesome. Last night was an exception.
I was sitting on the patio and my server (a new one the lady I had prior was fantastic) asked me if we wanted anything. I asked for a water and was left with the rude response along the lines of "you can go inside for water this is an Irish Pub, what do you need water for?" This is: 1) rude 2) irresponsible and promoting binge drinking. Next time he came out asking me if I ended up getting my water knowing that I hadn't, he came out with empty hands just to pick up glasses, he could have brought a water out. I then asked for my bill and told me to go inside (I had previously been there that day and paid outside). Nobody thought it was funny or cool to tell a customer to essentially go pound sand when they wanted water on a hot summer day and wanted to pay for their bill.
It was one of the most ridiculous customer service experiences I've ever had. I'd just like the owner to be aware so they can fix it because again, I really like this bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Too small, but a nice place for a pint and live band music
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Terrible experience. The owner is drunk, grabbed my side and would not leave me alone. Then continued to say negative things about indigenous people. Myself being indigenous and a female felt extremely uncomfortable. Once I got him to leave me alone, the staff apologized to me and said this is a common thing for him to do. Would not recommend this place to anyone.
Great place to get hammered. Atmosphere is a 3, because of the music playlists (repetitive)
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Service: 5
Drinks: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Music (playlist): -1
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