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O'Brien's Irish Pub

Restaurant Bar Bar and grill Sports bar Irish pub

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Lutz


Address

15435 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Website

obrienspubstampa.com

Contact

(813) 961-4092

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 2:45 AM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 12:30 to 1 AM, 3 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 3 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 2:45 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (18) great (11) music (10) service (8) drinks (8) live (7) time (7) Irish (6)
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  • 4/5 Melissa P. 1 year ago on Google • 350 reviews
    Great Irish pub and fun atmosphere! The outdoor patio bar is the place to be and they have live music inside that is pretty entertaining. The decor is very well done inside to give you the pub feel of Ireland.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mary T. 3 months ago on Google • 209 reviews New
    Irish pub feel. Locals. Bar food- not terrible. Relaxed atmosphere, down to earth employees. Comfortable. There will be no Michelin stars but it edible and decent for pub food. Not too crowded. A couple families at tables. Nice mix of crowds. (Not for the gluten free)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jim R. 2 years ago on Google • 195 reviews
    First time there and it won't be our last. We felt welcomed the minute that we walked in. The service was great and the food was wonderful. I was surprised at the size of the portions. The ambience was wonderful a little noisy at times with the live music but it's an Irish Pub so what do you expect. Can't wait to go again. By the way the Guiness is served as it should be, chilled with a great froth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carole 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Come for Steeler's games which is always a good time, however they price gauge beer prices. Insane! One beer costs almost as much as a 6 pack of the same. Bar staff is not friendly, but waitresses are pleasant. I'll come for the games, but not just for an evening out. Food is overpriced for low quality bar food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sdiverdown01 7 months ago on Google • 101 reviews
    A great place to hear some live music and enjoy some good food. Nice relaxed atmosphere. The wait staff was attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Steve G. 1 year ago on Google
    Subpar in most areas. Service was well-intended but definitely not great. I asked for a beer list and was in return asked what I like. I told him and was told they didn't have it. So we went another round. I never learned what other beers they may have had and settled for something I wasn't very interested in. The food was disappointing. My wife and I could not eat the fries - unevenly cooked with most well under cooked. The burgers were big but just ok. We ate in the patio (for the air circulation) and it was very loud. We had to yell to each other to be heard. I left with a sore throat. Plenty of smokers outside, which we do not enjoy dining that close to.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 John P. 2 years ago on Google
    Do not ever leave anything of value there, you will never see it again. I recently left my cigar bag there by accident. I called them within the hour and bartender said they found it and they would put behind bar. I went to pick it up and they told me they could not find it. Made no effort to call to staff who was working that night I was there. The attitude is they could care less that I was told it was found and now it is gone. My loss! Won't be back there for anything. Ever!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jose F. 7 months ago on Google • 199 reviews
    Great spot for live music and some good fun! Good service, haven't tried the food in a while, but lots of space indoor and outside. Decent prices on drinks as well.

  • 5/5 Justin C. 4 months ago on Google • 155 reviews
    Obrien's is the best. I go here on Sundays for the Steeler club events. Food is surprisingly good for a pub, and the servers hustle while remaining super nice. The only issue I have here is one male bartender is a touch on the cranky side. He has no issues just screaming at people. I haven't heard him in a while though, so maybe he's gone or maybe they talked to him about it.

  • 5/5 Kerri-Anne S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great music, food, drinks! The dance floor is frequently packed, the staff is friendly and fun, the bands are wonderful! This is one of my "Go-To" places on a Friday or Saturday night for dinner, drinks and dancing. The building could use better handicapped access!! If you use a cane or a walker, bring assistance - you WILL need it! Took a bit of insisting to get a seat provided for our handicapped friend with a CAST on his leg, but the 3rd bartender was willing to help.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Henry P. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a decent bar, outside bar service is kind of slow but drink prices are fair. Food is good, though it's a little pricey in my opinion, not like outrageous pricey but noticeable. Cool thing is this place is a small venue so they can get a lot of local bands in there and comfortably with a decent amount of dance room and seating inside. The crowd tends to be on average middle age to middle age plus, it's not a whole lot of drama goes on there it's pretty chill. It's good vibe, which is good because it does get busy. They're pet friendly outside too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose Nunez (Joe Choo C. 1 year ago on Google
    I will go back to try the food. Fellow comedian gave thumbs up to the burger and steak fries. Separate bar area to main room. Has actual stage, roll down screen for events. Not as dark as I originally thought. Dart throwing up front by the door.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 steven i. 1 year ago on Google
    I've never received anything remotely such as good service from the gentlemen who work the outside bar. Unfortunately I still come to meet friends who enjoy this place. Me.... I simply wish both bartenders get stiffed on tips for the rest of their miserable grumpy lives.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cecily M. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun and Friendly Neighborhood Bar/Restaurant with Outdoor Patio and Live Music... Yummy Menu with Super Sweet Servers/Bartenders... Dog Friendly too!!! 😎🐕🐶😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janet S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to watch the Steelers games! The staff is amazing (shout out to Taylor, our server), the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is pure football when the Steelers are playing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefanie M. 2 years ago on Google
    From out of town and was looking for a place to watch the big game. I tend to gravitate towards Irish pubs as I work at one myself. The patio bar looked nice but I didn't sit out there as it was a bit chilly. I sat at the inside bar and the bartender Chris (Kris?) was super attentive and friendly. Fish and chips and drinks were good. If I'm ever back in Tampa I'll be back for sure
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 danwwarfield 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Once we were able to tear our server away from her vaping, service improved. The restaurant was slow and it took us between 12 and 15 minutes to have anybody greet us at our table.

  • 4/5 Drew M. 2 years ago on Google
    Goid cover bands mostly the classic rock of the 70s and 80s. Didn't order food. Music loud in main bar, outer bar is quieter. Lots of regulars mix of 30s to 50s ages, dance floor was full only people for those rock and roll anthem songs like Sweet Child O Mine

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 1 year ago on Google
    We went on Saturday both times, didn't eat but did get drinks and had a blast. Everyone is just there to have a good time, didn't see any drama, loads of dancing and fun people watching. We will be going back!

  • 2/5 Tom D. 1 year ago on Google
    Unless you are a trivia freak, avoid this place on Tuesdays. Five older patrons could not find a table that wasn't a hightop because they were all "reserved". Are you a restaurant or a game room? Won't be back because we don't know what happens on the other nights of the week.

  • 2/5 Andrew M. 1 year ago on Google
    Servers were very nice, but it was very loud outside and when we went inside , inside was louder with a rock band, too much bass. Had their corn beef on rye, about 4 slices of CB, and as much white plastic cheese and a lot of spicy mustard. Place needs a toojays to model after.

  • 3/5 Sunshine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wings were great but the rest of the food not so much. The quality has definitely decreased in their food. Drinks were good.

  • 4/5 Natalie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Reminds me of bars back home in NY. If the bar is too packed at the pepper that isn't sacred, head on over to O'Briens and grab a cold one! Service was fast and ambiance is what you would expect. Nice time and good drinks.

  • 5/5 Fatima R. 1 year ago on Google
    We always have a great time here. We usually sit outside, where smoking is allowed. It has a semi 'dive Bar' feel. It's definitely more polished than The Hub but is still divey. This is a fun neighborhood bar. I'm not sure whether they have official karaoke nights - karaoke has always been happening inside when I have been there. Bathrooms are clean and food is pretty good too.

  • 1/5 Daniel A. 1 year ago on Google
    The fellow claiming to be the owner for 32 years blames his customers for his inability to provide food or drinks to tables in less than a half hour. Worst service and attitude I've experienced in four decades.

  • 1/5 Chris D. 1 year ago on Google
    The old man behind the bar was very rude I know he didn't have any help I get it but they need to get some help in there to back him up I think he's actually too old to be there so he started getting rude with the customers because he was overwhelmed my advice is put him on Happy Hour in the day shift don't make him work on a weekend when it's slammed like that that's the owner's fault and management food was okay. I believe the old man's name was Michael so beware if you go here and they don't have no help you have been warned that he will get nasty with you.

  • 5/5 vincent p. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is always great. Love this bar because it is where the locals hang. Live music inside on weekends, but most people hang on the patio. Always a good vibe.

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good, service was good.... The Bus Stop Band was amazing 🤩

  • 5/5 Kerry S. 2 years ago on Google
    Our kind of bar with great live rock music! The band Phoenix was playing, and they were terrific! We will be back!

  • 5/5 Anthony S. 2 years ago on Google
    Checked out O'Brien's because they had Poker Night on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Service was great, food was good. Definitely will go back for Poker Night and anytime I am in the area.

  • 5/5 Arthur P. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there for the first time on St Patrick's Day event and I had a great time! Drinks, music, (two live bands) and food were great. Even though I am not Irish I felt Irish for the day! Will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Jaw K. 2 years ago on Google
    Their shepherd's pie was pretty good, ordered a simple rum and coke. Price was reasonable. 2 drinks and the pie was less than $15. I'd come back if it wasn't so far from my house.

  • 1/5 Taylor F. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Absolutely horrible service and terrible food.. I was there because my son was in school and we were both exhausted from the daily life so we decided to try this place. Unfortunately, I would never go back!! I do not recommend this place to my worst enemy! I would give this place negative 5 stars if I could!

  • 1/5 Lori A. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    My husband and I were beyond disappointed. We came here in the past for their delicious Shepherds Pie but our experience today was so disheartening. The dish had really no trace of vegetables. The meat was dry and burned, the potatoes were dry and there was little trace of any cheese. In addition, there was no gravy or sauce of any kind in the dish. We will not be returning.

  • 5/5 Danielle o. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Great place for live music on the weekends & trivia on Tuesdays, music bingo and sometimes line dancing on Wednesdays and karaoke on sundays. Great atmosphere and a family business.


Call (813) 961-4092 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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