After thrifting on Saturday, a friend of mine and I landed at BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller. [[HIGHLIGHT]]OMG it was so much fun!!! This place is huge with so much character. Traditional Irish artifacts filled the restaurant / bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]B. D. Riley's was celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 14 with live music, Irish food, Guinness, dancers, bagpipes, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]No cover charge and many families were present (family friendly times).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The excitement and enthusiasm was contagious! You could hear the roar of laughter and the occasional Irish call out[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is rare you can have so much clean fun with no fear of violence.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We visited for a couple of hours. Highly recommend BD Riley's. read more

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This review is based on their food and service. Service is always painfully slow. I have to wait usually 10 minutes or more for someone to come by and greet my table. But that is nothing compared to how awful the food is. Growing up and living in Boston I was accustomed to Irish Pubs that took pride in the food they made. Let's be honest - Irish food in general is not very good but the pubs I went to in Boston elevated the fare. If it is in fact true that BD Riley's is run by someone from Boston then he or she should be ashamed of the food they serve. It's like they have a 10 year old cooking the food. If someone from BD Riley's reads this please read this: Do better. Have some pride. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]BD Riley's in Mueller has a fun pub vibe and is usually a convenient neighborhood spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but our recent visit was a mixed bag. Despite being there during off-peak hours, the service was surprisingly slow, with long waits just to get basic attention and food out to the table. One especially frustrating moment was the kids' mac and cheese arriving extremely hot--way beyond what's reasonable for a children's dish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, the place has potential and the atmosphere is fine, but the service pace and lack of attention to kid-friendly details held the experience back this time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I've come here many times. The food beer selection here is always good. They even have the half and half beer mixes. Servers and food are fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's best here when it's not loud and there's no game going on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But you will never really escape it. Good value for the food especially. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A super fun pub with a very chill vibe right in the middle of Mueller.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm a sucker for an Irish pub and so I was so excited to try this place since it's smack dab in the middle of one of my favorite spots to frequent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was very in-your-face about being a sports bar but overall really cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was also nice and attentive as well. For food, we got the sheperd's pie and fish and chips. The classics. I was pleasantly surprised. The prices are pretty steep but at least the food and drinks are good. The sheperd's pie was very standard. Pretty hard to mess up ground meat and mashsed potatoes. The fish and chips were the main event with how big the portions was and how flaky the fish was. I also got a moscow mule and it was really good as well. read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a solid Irish pub in the area and they're busy most of the time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is super casual and attracts many locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Because it is also a sports watching spot, it may get really loud. ESPECIALLY for soccer days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like getting their Irish stew, but this time it didn't feel like it was lamb. The meat was more beef-like (actually very similar to what was on my boyfriend's plate). But it was still good. The beer selection is always solid as well! read more

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I've been to Ireland and the UK several times and know my way around proper pubs. I gotta say even though this is in a newer community that's seemingly been developed for residents, it wasn't bad at all. My toastie was proper and tasty. My boyfriend got the shepherd's pie. It was a true shepherd's pie made with lamb. The food overall was decent pub fare. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is kitschy and reminiscent of a kind of elevated Irish pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great. Our server chatted us up about the new Superman movie and of course we had to break out pics of our very own Krypto. If I had any complaints at all it would be that there isn't curry or cottage pie on the menu. Otherwise, I was surprisingly pleased by the experience. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

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I've walked by this place many many times and finally tried it out recently. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the liveliness, unique decor and the soul& spirit of Ireland that they transported here to Austin.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is rare to have a culturally/nationally authentic feel to a restaurant/bar these days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came around 10pm and their kitchen is still open - yay. Got the fried pickles - tasty, it was my first time trying and I'm usually not a huge fan of pickle. Very flavorful and light enough batter, great dipping sauce. Their blackened tuna with rosemary potatoes were yummy as well. Exceed my expectations for bar food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love that they always have some kind of English sports on the screens and the vibe there was great - people are happy to be there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got a blueberry smash, was quite strong. Partner got a light ale and he loved it. Service was swift, no problem there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]TLDR: Unique place to hang out in large groups, lively, and has good food + lots of drinks optoons.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Blackened Tuna Steak Fried Pickles - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

great place, we come here all the time! my boyfriend loves the food. I love the drinks. in this pic is the Smith wicks and the hangover burger read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Smithwicks and hangover burger - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

I never really have a bad experience. Sometimes the service is hit or miss, but that's sort of everywhere right now and when the place is busy it's real busy [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dog and family friendly and good sized patio![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Keep in mind everything is seat yourself and first come first serve and on nice days the patio non-barrel tables go quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is pub food, potato soup is good on a cold day in those two weeks of winter and I always tend to lean on the chicken strips - real chicken and lightly flavorful batter! This latest time I wasn't sure what I was feeling for a drink so I let the bartender decide "vodka or gin based, not sweet, more savory" and what I got was PERFECT although I can't remember the name now it was gin based with lavender. Solid and consistent read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Riley's Potato Soup - Cup - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The portions are huge and all. The sever was very helpful which I appreciated. The sandwich was so big that I didn't eat my salad at all. I really wish they had a turkey Reuben. read more

I love this place! Met with a group of people for trivia night and our waiter, Al was so accommodating and efficient! I scored a table in the corner and we were able to seat everyone comfortably. We had several different tickets for food and drinks. Somehow Al kept everything straight and did it with a smile! The food was great. We had a chicken Newton (yum) and some hearty potato soup. Perfect for a drizzly, cool night. Everyone enjoyed the trivia! We will be back. read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Fabulous French Toast Bailey's French Toast - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

Friends from out of town wanted to hang out and I didn't want to miss Newcastle United vs Man city match so I suggested BD Riley's. When I got there I was greeted by my server Joseph and asked if they can put the game on. The manager/owner Eric came out and helped me out! One of the TVs had a weird aspect ratio issue which wasn't a big deal but Eric actually got the match on multiple TVs! He even went above and beyond to get audio for the game as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really enjoyed the atmosphere and welcoming nature of the crew![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This bar is absolute class.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cheers read more

Patio servers look like they they hate their jobs and are forced to be there. Our server never once smiled, dropped off drinks & walked away, never checked in on us & just seemed so unhappy it makeed us feel so uncomfortable. I can't speak for anyone inside. The 2 male bussers in red shirts were very friendly & helped us when we needed silverware & water when our server was nowhere to be found. They were great. Food was ok, nothing to rave about. Probably won't be back because of the service alone. **Update** I'm so happy the review I posted was taken seriously by the owner and sounds like it will be addressed. Bravo! This is how I wish all business owners would respond. I really appreciate that. I do hope to give you another chance when we're back in town. I'm really bummed our party experienced the service we did but maybe this can be used as a learning experience for staff. A smile and friendly service goes so far! Thank you! read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Chicken Newton - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

Staff is on the move to get your order ! Manager is walking around making sure everyone is getting taken care of ! Not to mention the chicken fried chicken was off the chain. Great selection of beer and that bartender just mixing it up like a pro! Definitely recommend this cool spot . read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Chicken Fried chicken - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice bar in the Mueller area. Stopped in for a few beers after finding the place on Yelp while I was near the area. I would like to back and try the food. read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had the foreknowledge that our party of six was coming here the day before which gave me plenty of time to read through dozens of reviews. One common subject was that yelpers either liked or did not like the fish and chips. We ordered it and the fish was very good. However, the chips were reminiscent of a previously frozen type that I've had at other establishments before. Not a fan. The other common denominator is that the business owner, Steve B comments on virtually every review. Also, if you want to avoid paying for parking, you can use one of two nearby garages and they'll validate your ticket with a QR code on their front door. We got here for a late lunch on a Sunday and the place was pretty full with the Cowboys on all their flat screens. This is a casual dog friendly seat yourself kind of place and it does get pretty noisy. After a round of beers, the food arrived about 15 minutes later. I decided on the burger, and I asked for cheese, which they forgot and a side of cole slaw instead of chips which was also forgotten. At least they brought a side of slaw and I got to keep the chips. The burger was ok, but I would not order it or the slaw again. I would not add this place to my "burger go to" list, although their Guinness and steak poutine is a unique specialty. When it's time to settle up, they'll just whisk away with your credit card and you'll notice they charge a wellness fee which supposedly is related to the staff. I'll let Steve B explain that one. Overall experience was 31/2 *. It's a place I'd definitely come back to. The added photos fill in the gaps to this review. read more

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Arrived shortly after opening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior of establishment was well done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a burger which was great. Another person ordered the fish and chips. Towards the end of our lunch the owner stopped by our table asking about our experience. We had mentioned the fish and chips were said to be very good here according to an acquaintance living in Austin. The owner brought out a sample of the fish for my brother and I. The fish texture was perfect and the batter used tasted great. Makes me wish I would have ordered fish and chips. Would definitely make a return trip the BD Riley's next time I'm in Austin. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also good place for both kinds of football.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I'm so glad I checked out the hoppin spot in Mueller! We felt lucky to grab a table inside at 6:30 on a chilly Friday evening. We were served pretty quickly considering how crowded the place was, and the service continued to be consistent throughout the evening. It's a lively pub made all the more authentic by the Irish band that started playing a little while after we got our food and drinks. It was super loud! Couldn't really hear one another talk anymore, but perfect if you're there to enjoy the music and drink. The patio usually looks busy when I pass by, especially when Liverpool is playing! The food was good pub food. All fried to perfection. I don't eat much fried food, but I couldn't resist trying their famous fish and chips. Worth it! Really cool spot to hang out and I'll be back. read more

We come to B.D Riley's pretty often, we always order the wings and the Irish nacho's (don't forget to add the corn beef!!) and always satisfied with both our food and our service! The wings are typically really big and they always load up the nacho's my boyfriend really enjoys their buffalo, it has a nice hickory flavor. We visited last night 1/2/2025 and were served some of the smallest wings we have ever been served at an establishment before. Love you B.D Riley's and hope this was just a one time thing. read more

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BD Riley's always has a lively vibe with sports and live music. I've tried a couple of their cocktails and haven't found one that I liked. I get the veggie burger and fries as a vegan food option, which is good but not great. Parking is easy and they'll validate the garage fees. Unfortunately the service is consistently slow, but overall it's a decent time. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice outdoor seating and a friendly server made this meal great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food and beer... just what we were looking for! read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Bangers and Bangers & Mash - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a fun pub! Loved the Irish pub feel and the crowd of soccer lovers![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had fish & chips, Sheppard's pie, corned beef and cabbage and a veggie burger. All were great! read more

We went on the Saturday before St. Pat's Day and enjoyed the fish and chips, Reuben sandwich and shepherds pie. We loved the Guinness pints, but they could have been colder. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Before se left, the entertainer started with a small combo and female harpist/singer. Great voice and did several covers, like Believe by Cher! Nice surprise![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The manager dropped, as advertised and brought us a bag for our boxed leftovers. Male server was attentive and welcoming. read more

Had met up with a few friends at BD Riley's Irish pub and had a few beers. We've walked by this place a few times in the past at Mueller and really wanted to go in and check this place out. Finally made a date of it and like I said, we had beers with friends and ordered dinner. The restaurant or rather Pub, is spirited and smells of beer and deep fried food. There are TVs on the wall and you can't really hear any of the sound. It feels like a celebratory place to go when there's a game on. I highly recommend joining this crowd and having a beer at this location. The pub is enticing because it has indoor and outdoor seating. All of which feels like there is segmented rooms inside where you can sit and chat with friends and family and not have to deal with outside conversations. They serve all different styles of beer and has a many choices of food on their menu. On my search, I always start my order with their fish and chips. I've been to every joint who tells me they have the best fish and chips... I did say prove it... and they did! They do serve a very good fish and chips here. And of course I ordered a couple Guinness to start. You can't come to a tavern such as this and not order one. Our servers were terrific. They were young and ambitious and eager to please, and always asked if we needed anything else. I think that really adds to the spirit of sports bars that you have top energy from the staff. We all agreed we would be back! read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Guinness. One for me and one for later! - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

A solid pub with a great selection of beers on tap in proper sized pints and whiskey (unfortunately not available in pints). Great location, convenient parking garage with validation nearby, good proper Irish pub food. Irish Breakfast, stew, reubens, fish and chips. Muy bueno. Pints are priced very well especially considering the nicer neighborhood. read more

The only Patriots bar in Austin! Great Guinness and great sandwiches. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome atmosphere especially on a Friday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love bringing my dog here and they have water bowls for pets as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Most of the staff is super friendly besides a couple of the servers and sometimes they do take a while to bring your drinks but that's only when they're extremely busy. I wish they stayed open later but besides that it's one of my go to spots. read more

Food was not too bad, but service could be a lot better. Servers are not very friendly and not attentive. Will not come back:

There is plenty of parking and walkability for this area. We stopped by for lunch on a weekend, GameDay, and found excellent seats inside. The pub has a classic Irish charm and a very relaxing atmosphere. This would be an ideal place to meet for a cold pint or two. We came for the fish n chips and Guiness draughts. The service was friendly and attentive despite the place being full. The battered mushrooms were fantastic. My fish was slightly overcooked, but his was perfect. It still tasted great.The coleslaw was really good. We're definitely coming back to try more items on the menu. read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - battered mushrooms - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I cant remember ever being treated worse at a bar or restaurant. A staff member was a rude domineering bully. Barking orders at me and my friend after we had already decided to leave. He was hostile aggressive and demeaning. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This at an "Irish" pub. The kind of place where everyone is welcomed and difficulties are hugged out with a pint. Only here the Karens have taken over to shill out a fake toxic and abusive experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Avoid in favor of any alternative. Including drinking from a paper bag with a wino in a gutter. You will be treated better. read more

The service is good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But it is a generic Irish themed sports bar that you could find in a rich suburban mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I got bored writing about it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Unfortunately, our experience here was less than exceptional. Server was nice but only saw him twice (when ordering and when paying). We didn't have any silverware for about 10 minutes after receiving our food, appetizer plates/trash stayed on the table throughout the meal, waters were never refilled. Fish & chips was bland, Reuben was entirely over-sauced and falling apart. Quality of food was not at all worth its price tag. read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Fish & Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm glad we stopped in for dinner! The food was great, and I was finally able to try a Yuengling! We don't have those in So Cal, so it was awesome to get to check that off my list, along with a Smithwick's red, and a Magner's cider. Those last two were suggested by Alex, which were great calls. He took great care of us, we'd definitely come back if we're in town again. read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Three beer sampler: Smithwick's; Yuengling; Magner's Cider - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a chill evening at the Irish pub! Of course had to get the fish and chips. Super hot and fresh & the batter was great! The portion was pretty big, could split with another person. House made tarter was a little different but still good. Friendly and attentive waitress for a seat yourself place. Would go again! read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Fish & Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Nice place to watch sports. You will wait forever no matter how busy or dead it is. I've been sitting here during a slow time for thirty minutes. Watched the same table get cleaned twice by two different workers but, still, I wait. Food - stay away unless you've got some weird kink for nacho induced bubble guts. read more

Came for my fish and chip craving, and got exactly what I wanted. The half portion + 20oz was great for a nice winter day. The staff was very friendly to introduce and helped me choose my drink, atmosphere was lively but still chill and quiet enough for conversations. Can't wait to visit again and try other menu items. read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Half fish and chip, Harp lager - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food and drinks! Gets crowded in the evening but it's great for hanging out casually.

Some of the crispest Guinness pours you'll find in the city. Friendly staff and a great place to watch footy but beware is a Liverpool bar, but their fans are mostly alright ;) read more

BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller - Guinness - Irish Pub Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here last night around 6:30pm and was able to find a table did me and my date. It is first come first serve so bigger parties I would not recommend unless you want to wait or don't mind being separated. They are known for the fish and chips, but the fish was very bland, no seasoning at all. My partner ordered the Cajun pasta with fried Cajun shrimp. Now that was 4 star, just needed a lil more salt for my liking. The Drinks are great quality and cheap. So if you are looking for good cheap drinks this is the spot. Potato skins were good as well just needed a spice n little seasoning read more

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Joseph was an amazing server! The drinks were amazing the food was phenomenal! 10/10 gonna come back asap!