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Bubbles O'Learys Irish Pub

Bar Irish pub

😐 I went to check out the salsa night and meet some friends. I’d not been to bobbles for quite some time, it was getting a bit run down. There’s a new owner now and there’s definitely been improvements made. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the food is ok. I’m sure it will now start to improve.... People often mention music, good, great, night, Good, people, Irish, Nice, nice, friends,


Address

19 John Babiha (Acacia) Ave, Kampala, Uganda

Website

m.facebook.com

Contact

+256 750 000556

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 6 PM to 4 AM
  • Tuesday: 6 PM to 4 AM
  • Wednesday: 6 PM to 4 AM
  • Thursday: 6 PM to 4 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 6 PM to 4 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 6 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (19) good (18) great (17) night (13) Good (11) people (10) Irish (10) Nice (10) nice (10) friends (9)
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  • 3/5 Lee T. 11 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    I went to check out the salsa night and meet some friends. I’d not been to bobbles for quite some time, it was getting a bit run down. There’s a new owner now and there’s definitely been improvements made. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the food is ok. I’m sure it will now start to improve. It’s a cool place surrounded by trees and in a great location close to everything good In Kololo. Literally 2 mins from Acacia mall. I believe Saturday nights still get really busy, with a mixed crowd, people from all over. Music is a good mix of Afro beats R&B.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 rulix felix (. 1 year ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Bubble O'learys is a great Irish pub located in Kampala on 19 John Babiha (Acacia) Avenue. The atmosphere is lively and inviting, with a mix of locals and expats frequenting the establishment. The entrance fee is paid on Fridays and weekends, but it is worth it for the experience. The menu offers a variety of traditional Irish dishes, as well as a selection of local and international beers and spirits. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, and are happy to recommend a drink to suit your taste. The crowd is diverse, with a mix of locals and expats. It's a great place to socialize and meet new people, especially if you're interested in meeting "bazungu" (foreigners). The pub also offers live music on some nights, making it an ideal spot for a night out. Overall, I highly recommend Bubble O'learys Irish pub for a great night out with friends, or for a casual pint and a chat. The atmosphere is lively, the food and drink is great, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lee 8 months ago on Google • 143 reviews
    Pretty good. Live band on Wednesdays but it was quite quiet. Weekends are when the action really gets going. 8,000 a beer. 10,000 cover charge on weekends.

  • 1/5 Kelly-Anne E. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is deserving of 0 stars. The most inconsiderate and unlawfully operated establishment in a residential area!!!! Playing distasteful music until the morning hours at above 100 decibels, way above what is lawful in Uganda Live bands and karaoke being played in an open and uncovered space is against the law here. Bubbles O'Leary's is truly a stain and nuisance to the beautiful community here, as well as a cause of property devaluation to the area and it's surroundings. Their inconsiderate and complete disregard for others is appalling. "Enjoyment" at the expense of others is pure selfishness!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eli J. 11 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Food is such a necessity that would keep one looking all night but while I am at Bubbles O'Learys, I worry not about eating. There are limited alternatives of lager stocked here and the uncontrolled tobacco smokers spoil the air quality in the godown. Music playlists and deejays are fascinating such that ladies and gents keep connected in the late night dance
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angella N. 10 months ago on Google
    The Irish bar Bubbles O'Leary's is a lovely, roomy establishment. I adore the plants and decorations inside. It has really lovely grounds and a dancing floor inside. However, I find it unjust because the music played inside is from all over the world, with the exception of Ugandan music, and I would like to ask the management to kindly reconsider since the pub is in Uganda. Otherwise, my pals and I had a great time last weekend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mel L. 5 years ago on Google
    We went to Uganda for an African nightlife experience. I'm so glad we found this place! I went on a Friday with my husband and the bartender Simon was very friendly! We had such a fun night that we returned the Saturday. We weren't planning to go back on Saturday but we were glad we did. Ended up staying until 3AM! They had a DJ on the stage and everyone was dancing. I would go back if I could. Thanks guys!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kamilia E. 4 years ago on Google
    Liked it. Nice Carioke night with everybody engaging. Good place to hangout and have a conversation with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron E. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best nightclubs in Kampala. Professional staff, great food, and good music. Meat market pretty much every night. Wink wink.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandeep B. 7 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Very nice food and very lively atmosphere. Suggest to go on Wednesday and Fridays. Owner and staff is very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrick M. 4 years ago on Google
    I like this place. Open space with indoor bar. They have live band every Wednesday. The music is good. The place is spacious with different areas where you can enjoy the moment. You can drink and also eat there. Good mix of Ugandan and expatriates. The good days are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ayaa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Had an exciting evening here, the staff were friendly, helpful and efficient..the cocktails we ordered were mixed to perfection and the food tasty and sufficient in portion size. Prices are standard for Kampala though you should be prepared to pay high end prices...it was worth it though! The Live Band on Wednesday was lively! Well worth a visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joshua Present (. 2 years ago on Google
    Waste of money for cover fee. Full of “ladies-of-the-night” that make the place a bit uncomfortable. Cover fee not high enough to keep them out, but just high enough that it detracts the point of even checking the pub out. Better to find a place with no fee to enter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 joseph H. 1 year ago on Google
    Monday is great there, not crowded plus they do kareoke
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A W. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome spot. Loved the live band vibe... lead singers are amazing... had the most fun since I got to Uganda here. Try the Nile special, different beer with great taste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas V. 6 years ago on Google
    Definitely one of the best places to go out in Kampala. A great mix of music, all kinds of people, good atmosphere, the food was quite good as well. The prices were reasonable for a club like place, 5000ugx entry, 7000ugx for a beer, 8000ugx for a bbq chicken snack.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco B. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best African Jazz bands that I have seen and dance to. Bubbles is the place to be on Wednesday. There is a live band playing from 9pm until midnight.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amir M. 1 year ago on Google
    I give 5 stars, because it reminds me one of my best friends in Uganda 🌺
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dewald R. 1 year ago on Google
    A number of people recommended that I visit Bubbles O'Leary Irish Pub as they have good memories of the place. Although I am glad I went, I didn't have the same experience they did so the pub might have changed over the years. This is a classic pub with a bar, tables spread around, some pool tables and loud music. I am not sure if it was just a slow evening, but there weren't really a lot of people and having just come from a place that was fully packed I think this was a bit of a let-down for me. Also, apart from the name and the green lights, there isn't much "Irish" in this Irish pub - not even the music that was playing. It might just have been the evening I visited so I recommend if you haven't been there before, and you have heard good things, still give them a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prashant D. M. 5 years ago on Google
    Real party starts here after midnight. You can find all kind of audience here. Indians, Africans, European, American, British. Good place to night out with loud music and video also pool table and shisah
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Parag A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good ambience with open and covered areas. The dance moves are amazing by the locals and you can join in the fun. Food was average and so we're the drinks. More of a dance club
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorna K. 1 year ago on Google • 55 reviews
    It's a beautiful place. I guess the lighting always captivates me. When it's a good day, you will get a time of your life. If you're like me and listening to music is your thing, then get ready to stay on your feet. This was the first place where I stayed on my toes till 5am because every time I sat down, the DJ gave me a reason to stand up again. And for a Friday night where me and my girls just want to have fun, it's worth the visit. At some point, I thought all was lost only to visit another time and find the flower blooming all over again. So it's good that despite the pandemic effects, this place is getting back to it's former glory and I can finally and proudly recommend it.

  • 1/5 Mable M. 6 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Hate hate hated it. There is no private quiet place and you must shout for your neighbor to hear you. The food takes long to arrive and is definitely lower than average. No privacy at all too. Very noisyyy. An utter disappointment but great for people looking for wild nights.

  • 1/5 Wom I. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    No longer called bubbles. Had a horrible oily little man (not African) come and tell me I was in the VIP area and needed bottle service. When all around me had single drinks. All because some customer really wanted my table. I was asked if I was willing to share and I said yes. Still booted. Shame. It was such a nice place when it was still bubbles. Food was mid but the Ugandan staff were of course lovely.

  • 5/5 Dragan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a couple great nights there. Large out door area. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and of cause the people I was with.

  • 5/5 Simon O. 4 years ago on Google
    Sure

  • 4/5 Nuuradiin M. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is so sweet and I liked the atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Auktioneronline s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice pub with great staff (Original) Trevlig pub med bra personal

  • 4/5 Vajjra U. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for enjoying 👍👍👍

  • 4/5 Besufekad S. 4 years ago on Google
    It's the place to be on Saturday evenings they have a very nice dj practically can dance the whole night away

  • 3/5 Ras A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great dinner

  • 5/5 Mercy 4 years ago on Google
    Friday nightlife

  • 5/5 KEMI F. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved it …has different activities throughout the week …customer service not so great

  • 5/5 Milos J. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best bars in Kla

  • 3/5 Bendictor M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 3/5 Der E. 1 year ago on Google
    Please reach out to me. I got my wallet stolen at your place on Saturday & I can’t reach you since. If you find the empty wallet/ at least the ID card & maybe the Creditcard this would be very nice.

  • 5/5 Meron E. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice hangout in a nice neighborhood in Kampala, your typical Irish bar with live music and all the fun that comes with it.

  • 4/5 Sheilla Olivia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Typical Irish pub pike you know it ;)

  • 5/5 Shakerz S. 4 years ago on Google
    Now luxe lounge

  • 5/5 muhereza c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do (Original) Yap

  • 5/5 Shoba D. 3 years ago on Google
    This place was fun, met cool people here! Liked bubbles!!

  • 4/5 Keren O. 4 years ago on Google
    It was fun. Great music and nice place to dance! I had lots of fun!

  • 3/5 majdah t. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place but the bathroom (toilets)are not nice.

  • 5/5 Darius E. 9 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    The place is ideal for corporate events for meet ups. The staff is patient and helpful. It's also a good place to meet up foreign nationals if you are interested. It's an interesting place every Friday.

  • 5/5 okurut g. 9 months ago on Google
    I love always going to this place on Saturday’s night to dance as it’s so fun to party with friends because I love dancing and I get connected with different lovely people. I have also ever taken my friends to dance with them there as they also loved it. The place is so big with lovely environment.

  • 4/5 Francis k B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place. Good service from the bar attendants. I loved their Video DJ thing.

  • 4/5 Danny S. 4 years ago on Google
    A fun place to grab a drink after work with friends.

  • 4/5 Anton E. 4 years ago on Google
    Seems to be a nice place, unfortunately I was early and it was nearly empty.

  • 5/5 TAQEE A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to hang out in weekends. Have drinks and enjoy.

  • 5/5 David V. 3 months ago on Google New
    Amazing place to have fun either alone or with friends 😊. Night club is supper sexy

  • 3/5 Gray O. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the only Irish bars in Kampala. It's a refreshing change of scenery from the usual places in town. You'll enjoy the place if you don't mind listening to music that's different from what you're used to. Mainly an expatriate crowd so expect a couple of ladies of the night present. Has both outdoor & indoor seating areas. It's a good place to hang out generally. Sadly, they have a few issues concerning treatment of locals Vs expatriates that they need to sort out.

  • 3/5 Gift J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good music

  • 5/5 Mosh 2. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome 🤩🤩

  • 2/5 Rogers S. 4 years ago on Google
    Too packed

  • 3/5 hashim k. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to have adrink and dance

  • 5/5 Oz C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, good beer

  • 4/5 Emmanuel N. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun timez

  • 5/5 Jothilingam V. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 5/5 Kirabo J. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing 😘

  • 1/5 Patr5ick K. 4 years ago on Google
    Party zone

  • 5/5 Simbwa M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a lovely place to be with friends

  • 5/5 Great Dhia-ul-haq K. 4 years ago on Google
    its a great place

  • 4/5 chourasiya v. 4 years ago on Google
    My Uganda visit

  • 5/5 Esther P. 4 years ago on Google
    Still my favourite nightlife hotspot in Kampala. Outdoors and indoor set up as well as bars, food menu, great music, door charge and well worth it.

  • 5/5 Nzibuk A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 5/5 nadir s. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visit in once in a lifetime

  • 5/5 Birungi P. 4 years ago on Google
    It is nice place

  • 5/5 Lalith H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice music, decent crowd

  • 5/5 موسى �. 4 years ago on Google
    Noise and noise

  • 5/5 Titus K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice hang out

  • 5/5 Darryl T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great and polite staff and very nice crowd

  • 1/5 Dorcus K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very many hawkers. And annoying people

  • 4/5 kasede P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 flag media t. 4 years ago on Google
    Conformable

  • 4/5 Davie D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Music and enough space

  • 5/5 Karanja F M. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice joint. Great meal and music. But service is a bit slow.

  • 4/5 Mike J. K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music, good vibes (Original) Bonne musique, good vibes

  • 5/5 Martin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good vibe great layout. Just a walk from Protea Hotel Kampala. Drinks Drinks drinks and live band.


Call +256 750 000556 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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