We never had a bad meal! Great prices! Friendly atmosphere! Wide selection as variety of food! read more

First time here, and brought my irish family. Gotta say, food wasn't up to mom's standards, nor mine. But, the manager made things good. That means so very much. (chips were perfect, stew was not hot, potatos on all plates luke warm, just not hot and fresh) I felt that they care! Looking forward to going back. read more

Durty Nelly's - Irish Pub Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you're not a regular, don't even bother. This bar is very particular to its standard weekly crowd and any outsiders are quick to feel very out of place and uncomfortable. If you're looking for a fun karaoke bar, keep moving. This is a below average joint located in a below average business park. read more

Fortunately we purchased a Groupon for this mis-adventure. The only thing going for this joint are the servers. I should have known not to order any food when I saw the microwave front and center. We ordered burgers figuring at least they would have to cook them. I still have heart-burn. The worst part about about Durty Nelly's were the group of guys sitting next to us, swearing up a storm and talking about cheating on their girlfriends, making racial slurs and referring to other folks as 'white trash', go figure. ....and yes the drinks even sucked, way too strong to drink. read more

This was my second visit and it was just as great as the first, if not better! I had great company, good food, and delicious drinks. The best part of the night was the karaoke MC. He was fun and engaging, while I did not and do not sing karaoke he fire the crowd going. Fun time had by me and my little group! read more

Durty Nelly's - Irish Pub Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Karaoke here is really fun, although you may feel like an outsider at first cuz they've got a crowd of regulars. They were welcoming though, and I got some high fives after my rendition of "Say it Ain't So" :) read more

Best place to celebrate company promotions. Karaoke night is fun Great prices, delicious food, friendly staff They take care of you there, highly recommended read more

We drove here because we had a craving for Sheppards Pie, unfortunately it was no good. This was the closest place we could find that was serving it and the only meal we ordered so I'm not sure how the rest of the menu is. Server was friendly but don't see us coming back here again read more

Yummy bar fare. We eat eat here every couple of months and have tried the majority of the menu. Happy hour is above average. read more

Durty Nelly's - Not too shabby for a neighborhood bar. - Irish Pub Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Nothing amazing about this place, but nothing horrible either. One bad thing, that is totally no big deal, the karaoke totally kills the vibe. read more

Looking for a great Irish bar for St. Patrick's Day? Bad choice. Went here with my fiancé and brother (it's also my actual birthday) to find that they have a $10 surprise cover charge. Fiancé says the crowd is MUCH smaller than usual. Good luck going forward with this plan, Monique. read more

This pub is hidden on the side of Costa Mesa that I never knew about. I walked in and there was a crowd of people sitting around and a lady on stage singing to a version of Bad Romance by Lady Gaga. Can this be? Is it true? Karaoke night?! L wanted to get on stage for some singing action but I needed some liquid courage before anything was going to happen. We both grabbed a Hef and enjoyed the free entertainment but were interrupted by two older men. Like way older. After the two older men had left another came over. So, I guess this place has a lot of older men looking for arm candy. Keep looking buddy cause I ain't it! We finally got on stage and sang our hearts out to Blondie, Joan Jet, and of course some Spice Girls. Super fun night minus the older men that were competing for the "who can be the creepiest" title. If you think you're a karaoke superstar you have to give this place a try. read more

It was St. Patrick's Day, and my Partner In Crime Katie B was jonesing for some good ol' fashioned Irish ruckus-raising. Unfortunately for her, it was 2pm or so and most of the rest of the world was still at the office in their green outfits waiting to celebrate at night. After a quick search on Yelp for Irish pubs in the area, we pulled up to Durty Nelly's and her face lit up immediately. They already had their tents up and St. Patrick's Day signage everywhere. They were ready, just like Katie B! We were seated immediately and given a St. Paddy's day special menu which included bangers and mash, Irish stew and corned beef sandwiches. I'm guessing that St. Paddy's day is one of their most bumping days because they were fully prepared with plastic silverware, styrofoam plates and folding chairs to accommodate the extra traffic. I wouldn't say it was the classiest setup ever, but I imagine it was highly necessary on such an important holiday. I went with the corned beef sandwich, which came on some incredibly soft rye bread with a side of cole slaw, which I very much enjoyed. Katie B also loved her Irish stew, but Tiffany N was not a big fan of her sandwich as she didn't like the rye bread, and the fries that it came with were kind of cold and unfresh. The dishes were all over $10, which I found to be pretty pricey for something eaten off of styrofoam, but again I understand that it was a special occasion. Katie very much enjoyed her black and tans as well, though we regretted not getting the green beer that we saw others enjoying already. I really liked how into it everyone was. It wasn't even dark yet and people were in their full on green boas and leprechaun hats and ready to party. I'm glad we found a spot to celebrate Katie B's favorite holiday, but I have to say that we got in and out early, because I could only imagine the circus that it was about to become later that evening! read more

Durty Nelly's is in fact, very dirty indeed. Let's start with the good: Turkey Club + Fries were really really good. Also, there's a super nice waitress with a booty that's just straight up ridiculous. Needless to say, I kept ordering rounds through her. Now, I can see why this place gets packed--lots of booze and karaoke all night long. But would it kill them to keep hygiene a priority? After ordering a few pitchers, the bartender kindly handed me some mugs. I grab them and head back to my table...and I'm filling up my own mug only to find a huge lipstick mark on it. G-R-O-S-S. It didn't even look like they attempted to even wash/clean it. So I notify the barkeep, they take it to the back to get it "washed." Later I noticed someone in my party with another mug with lipstick on it....whether it's the same mug as mine, or simply another mug in itself, that's still pretty disgusting. So I quickly finish my food so I can get the hell outta here, I head to the bar to grab some napkins...only to find the top napkin with dried up blood on it.... I thought I came here for food and drinks, not a disease. -_- Not sure how many health code violations I've endured during my visit here. Never. Again. Ever. read more

I've never posted a negative comment before but I just had to do it. Today I had a Chinese Chicken Salad. The mandarin oranges were rancid and told the waitress. She came over and scooped them off into another plate. No "let me replace those for you" or nothing. The chicken was nice big pieces but it was so dry I had to dip it in the dressing to soften them up. Finally it looked like they just dumped out shredded cabbage out of a store bought bag. I'm sorry but it was terrible. read more

Friday's at Durty Nelly's with my homies are some of my favorite memories. On Friday, Kevin Karaoke (who definitely looks like Weird Al, which I think is the point) hosts his singing bonanza at DN, and trust me, it is the day to go - it may be amateur night, but some guests you would bet were signed/professional. They have decent prices on pitchers, not a bad selection either but very limited. I usually go with the Rebel IPA, Newcastle or Fat Tire here - I'm the type that needs that liquid courage to even think about getting on stage. They have a decent food menu, but beware that the kitchen closes at 10PM, so get those orders in beforehand! If you're coming with a fairly large group of people, you can call to reserve a table! This is the way to go because after 9:00PM on Friday, you're gonna have a hard time finding seats near each other and will probably end up sitting in the back with a poor view of the stage (but at least you're near the bar.) If you wanna sing, try and get there early around 9:00 - 9:30 PM to put your selections in! After that, the queue gets fairly long and you may end up waiting an hour or more for your turn. It may get rowdy, but it never gets out of hand. Always a good time at Durty Nelly's! read more

The food was very pricey and average. Also, the quantity of food was small: my fish & chip cod was small and the fries were undercooked and the Irish Stew was nothing to write home about. In addition, I ordered the cheese cake for dessert and it was awful: tasted like they just microwaved a frozen piece of cake. I asked the bartender how big the desserts were and she said it was a nice size slice. The cheesecake was the smallest, thinnest and priciest slice of cake I have ever ordered. I should have known the food would not be spectacular because the place was dead slow on a Saturday night until karaoke started at 9 pm. Then the place got real busy but it looked like people were just ordering drinks. The karaoke festivities were pretty good and the DJ was entertaining and kept everything moving. The server was very nice and had a pleasant smile but she wrote a mandatory 18% tip on my receipt for a party of two: very indecent. There were other odd things that happened that I will not go into. But, make sure you check your receipt before you leave. How is this treatment for a first time customer using a livingsocial coupon going to get return visits? Go for the pricey brew and karaoke but definitely not the food. read more

I recently went here for lunch. I ordered the corned beef and cabbage. The corned beef was just okay. It was essentially sliced corned beef that they use for sandwiches and not much of it. I am used to thicker pieces or slices of corned beef. The cabbage was nice with a little butter flavor. All in all, nothing memorable. read more

Quick & Dirty: A "Cheers" type bar with live music. Warm, friendly, fun, a cool place to kick back with some friends and do what nature intended.... drink. Long & Durty: So some friends wanted us to meet them here and I tried to find yelps on it but couldn't find anything. Why? Because they spell it with a "u" not an "i". HA HA! Those CRAZY Germans! I say that because a tall German lady is the owner. How do I know this? The live music called her up on stage and she danced. The live music was a friend of a friend. She turned out to be pretty darn good. This was the live music: http://www.corday.net/ So while she played we drank and laughed and sang and drank and smiled and spoke of good times past. I wasn't hungry so I didn't order anything BUT I did eat an hour old potato skin off of someone else's plate after I had had a few beers. It was good but cold, but that was my own fault. Would I go here again? Sure, why not. Should you go? Sure, why not. Thank You! No, thank YOU! read more

I was disappointed in Durty Nelly's. I ordered the Fish and Chips. The Fish was good but the Fries were not as good and the Fountain Drink (Diet Coke) mixture was off. The Cole Slaw was below average. Their service was just average the server was the only server and was handling the Bar as well. I am willing to give Durty Nelly's a second chance but so far just below average. read more

It was date night for the fiance and I and we decided to find a unique place to go so we tried Durty Nelly's because I'm normally a fan of irish pubs. To be honest, we were pretty let down. The food was whatever. They were just huge portions of really greasy fattening food. We didn't finish anything because we were pretty grossed out. The service was sub par. We knew coming into it though not to expect anything from a pub. When we tried to close out it took the bartenders about 30 minutes to figure out our tab and close us out. The crowd was odd - a little older and definitely not a classy crowd [no offense]. The karaoke was fun to watch but that was about it. It was not our scene at all. We like to be adventurous about where we go out, but we won't be back anytime soon. read more

If you like beer, cheap bar food, and 80-some year old white men who make fun of Asian people, this is the place for you. My coworkers and I came here for some Happy Hour and oh man this place is packed with old white men. Although there's nothing wrong with being an old white man, don't crack Asian jokes when you're sitting right next to us. We gave them the mad stink eye. I got a black and tan and later ended with an Irish car bomb since it was our friend's birthday and he's never had one before. Delish! And not bad for $7.50. They have a whole list of HH appetizers ranging from $3.95 (one of which includes a burger with some fries) to $5.95. The owner kept pushing us to eat steamed artichoke. We don't want no stinkin' steamed artichoke! We want real bar food so ordered a plate of fries, onion rings, and potato skins. Hmm deep fried starchy goodness. The fries were fine, the potato skins were aiiite, but the onion rings were pretty tasty. Great thick crunchy batter with the onion fully cooked. I hate it when onion rings taste raw! read more

Love this place. My office is in the same office park so I am here often. Decent food, generous drinks and decent prices. I love that Costa Mesa is still small-business friendly and allows places like this instead of big chains. read more

Seriously, an Irish pub with no green beer on St. Patty's Day! Wow! Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday and was really bummed we couldn't have one. Also, had no ranch apparently. read more

Durty Nelly's - See, not green! - Irish Pub Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is a pretty cool bar close to where I live that I have been wanting to try for a while. I went on a Friday and the place wasn't busy. I am not a fan over super crowded bars so it was a good amount of people for me. I hear Saturday is the day to go though. They had karaoke going on that night. Some people were good at it while others provided for some good entertainment. I avoid doing karaoke because I don't want to make people's ears bleed. read more

Um...there is another review that says to avoid the nights they do karaoke...WTF?! Karaoke is the only reason I know about this dang place! I'm sure they have food and what-not, but the karaoke here is really fun. Kevin does a great job getting the crowd pumped up and the regulars are very entertaining. The only bad thing is that there are SO many regulars that you only get to get 2 songs in at most, that's a bit of a bummer. Get there right at 9 to put your name in if you want to sing before midnight. The bartenders pour drinks with a very heavy hand, which is great. My hubs got fuggggged up when we came here for his birthday. Those vodka tonics were way more vodka than tonic, which is just the way I like it. The breathalizer machine by the bathroom is always good for entire minutes of fun. I'd like to come back and try the food one day, but for now it's all about the karaoke. read more

My go-to karaoke spot. Heavy pours, great service and a $5 taxi ride away from my house. Need I say more? Okay, then I will. Everyone who knows anything about the karaoke scene in OC knows of Kevin, the KJ here at Durty Nelly's. Yes, he's awesome and friendly and genuine. Yes, he has an incredible selection of new songs and old songs and obscure songs that you like and are pretty sure no one has ever released as a karaoke track. Yes, he looks like Weird Al and does a mean Kermit the Frog impression. The only drawback to this place? The word is out! On any given Friday or Saturday night you're lucky to get two songs in and it's a very rare night that you'll be able to sing 3 because the place gets jam-packed. I also think the concierge of a local Newport Beach hotel must be recommending this place to people because more than once I've seen entire bridal parties in full regalia (yes, including the bride in white gown) in here getting slammed on a Saturday night and singing about how it's a nice day for a white wedding. Not a fan of anything I've ever eaten here, but that's not what I'm there for so I'll let it slide. Oh yeah, and if you're at all into celebrating drinking holidays, the St. Patty's Day extravaganza this place puts on is the best I've ever been to. Well organized, multiple bars (they literally cordon off a section of the parking lot, setup a tent and add another bar outside.) Karaoke inside and live bands in the tent outside. Oh yeah, and trivia on Wednesday nights is fun too. Oh yeah... that's all I got. read more

DO NOT STAY HERE. Our third floor apartment above the pub was broken into and robbed including wallets, cash and passports being stolen. When we first got to the bar, the bartender gave us all free drinks as an apology for all the broke amenities that were broken. The bartender suggested that we all stay in one room due to the AC being broken in the apartment. The other bartenders also confirmed that we were the girls staying on the third floor multiple times. A set of keys that they gave us actually was broken, leaving our apartment unlocked that night. Save yourself money and do not go near here. read more

My first time here was over a decade ago. Kevin the karaoke jockey has been there for soooo long! And for a damn good reason! He's amazing. Best karaoke jockey out there. The bartenders are nice & pour with a heavy hand. The vibe is Irish pub/dive bar. Welcoming for all type atmosphere. read more

My friends and I like a good old fashioned pub quiz, so when we went looking for bars in the Costa Mesa area that offer one, we discovered Durty Nelly's hosts one on Wednesday nights. Taking its name from one of the most famous pubs in Ireland, Durty Nelly's offers a traditional Irish bar atmosphere with a restaurant seating area complete with a stage. The menu is fairly standard for an Irish pub so you have quite a few sandwiches/dishes from which to choose. Though the Reuben struck me as fairly average, I did enjoy the Shepherds Pie on my last visit. The hot wings were tasty with just the right amount of spice and the chips/salsa were also good and fresh. Friends had burgers and said they enjoyed them, but from what I understand, they do a good fish & chips, which is a staple in Irish/British pubs. They serve a pretty decent pint of Guinness which, as any of you Guinness drinkers know, can vary from bar to bar, and I know I have had some dreadful pints in pubs that should be ashamed to call themselves Irish! The pub quiz is put on by "Geeks Who Drink" every Wednesday, and it typically starts at 7pm and runs for about 2 -2.5 hours. I think they do a pretty good one here. The staff is friendly, the service is good and the parking is abundant. read more

Ummm....please note, most of the good reviews are referring only to the karaoke, not the food or drinks. If you're coming for good food+drinks, atmosphere & service....keep on going. I'd try Muldoon's Pub in Newport, which doesn't smell like a resting home. The only plus is they do have good happy hour specials. read more

So I don't frequent bars much, and by much, I mean almost never. If you're looking for a party, I reckon Durty Nelly's is your place: on a Friday night at quarter to 11, the place was packed, the karaoke was in full swing, there was a going-away party AND a singles mixer (the quiet dude doing complicated math on cocktail napkins did not seem to be getting much out of it), and also, the KJ is the local Weird Al impersonator, and would sometimes pull out a guitar to play along with solos on the karaoke tracks. There were also a couple trunks of hats, feather boas, and I don't know what else for your karaoke costuming needs. The karaoke was awesome, but the atmosphere in general wasn't my thing: signs all over with witty sayings about getting drunk, being unable to move, the plate of chicken wing bones that never got cleared. A Roy Rogers was $2, which was more reasonable than I'd thought it would be, and for that I was pleased. Yes, that IS what I drank, TYVM. Sadly, there's one thing I remember most about Durty Nelly's: the dude in sweat shorts...with a boner. Who had a boner all night and was going and standing next to random women (I had to flee at one point) and tugging on himself. Gah, boner guy! EVERYONE in the bar knew about him, and I sort of want to complain about him not getting kicked out, but I have a feeling the bartenders were so busy, they didn't see, so really, shame on me for not alerting them that there was a pervert in the bar. Or "accidentally" stabbing him in the crotch with a fork, either one. Bummer, I cheated myself out of a bar fight. read more

*Okay, I am terribly biased. I have been going to this bar for more then 4 years. So just take that into account. First of all, it's Durty NELLY'S. Anyhow. Such a comfortable Irish pub. Someone else said to try Muldoon's instead. Muldoon's is nice, I admit....but you would never get that family feeling there. The drinks are super stiff and reasonable. The bartenders have become friends to me. Just be nice to them and they'll be nice to you! And the food is good. Not gourmet, but I've never had a bad anything there. The Blue Cheese Burger is divine. What makes this pub so special to me is the people. Theres alot of people who are 'regulars' (me included), but it never feels stuck up or clique-ish. A wide age range of people frequent Nelly's. You'll see 21 yr olds having their first red headed slut (oh yes I said it) to 70+ year olds enjoying fish and chips. Karaoke is on Friday and Saturday nights and it is the most fun EVER. Kevin the karaoke host works hard to make sure everyone has a great time. And the singers are actually good! I swear! It is always entertaining. I heart Durty Nelly's! read more

I only come for the karaoke, and I always eat before I get my song on, so I don't know anything about the food. One day I'll get around to eating there, because I think bar food is the best. I used to come here a couple times a month, but I haven't been in months. WHY I WENT: Made a couple new friends at Patrick's Pub a while back, and they just happen to love to sing, so I hopped on Yelp, and did some searching. We had been going to the little bar inside of the bowling alley in Fountain Valley off of Brookhurst, but that just wasn't cutting it anymore. Once we came here, we never looked back. DRINKS: Like most upstanding citizens, I need a bit of the liquid courage to get up on stage and belt out Dashboard Confessional songs. The Jack and Cokes I received were always stiff, regardless of the person tending bar. I want to say they were $6 or $7 bucks a pop...anymore than that I would have remembered and complained about it. Handful of beers on tap. FOOD: They have burgers and what not, though I have never had them. So...moving on. STAFF: Bartenders are generous with the liquor, and you just can't go wrong with that. Wait staff is slow to come around to the tables in the karaoke section, though I imagine they are a bit more frequent in the back where the "dining area" is. The star of the show is the KJ though. He really goes out of his way to get the crowed worked up, trying to start a crowd clap, or handing out tambourines to people. If it's a song he can jam to, he'll whip out his electric guitar and start playing along. He has yet to do it with one of my songs, but I don't sing the kind of stuff I'd imagine he knows. PATRONS: Don't heckle the singers. Just don't. This has never been a problem here, but I've seen it elsewhere. The crowd here is laid back and easygoing. If someone sing a song that people can dance or rock out to, they will come up to the front of the stage and do so. Really makes you feel like a rock star. It's good shit. Sometimes the crowd will be middle-aged, but they have just as much fun as we young guns. INTERIOR: Never seems to be enough seating in the karaoke area on Friday and Saturday nights. I've found it to be standing room only a couple times. Reason being is a lot of people like having birthday parties here. Can you blame them? Forcing a timid birthday girl to get on stage and sing by shoveling whiskey down their throats? Recipe for a good time. It's a Irish Pub, so you get standard Irish decor. Guinness advertisements. Old Irish sayings on plaques above the bar. Green things. You know, Irish stuff. Irish Pubs are generally my favorite type of bar. They are just so...welcoming. OVERALL: Karaoke is the main event on Fridays and Saturdays. Fair priced stiff drinks, warm and fun environment, and food that may or may not be good. If you've only been for lunch or on a weeknight, give it another try for karaoke! read more

I first went to Durty Nelly's a couple weeks back because they host a Geeks Who Drink pub quiz on Wednesday nights. I had a little difficulty finding the place, since it sits in the same parking lot as the Stonemill Design Center, which seems a really awkward spot for a bar. Also awkward is the fact that their front door is not on the side facing the street, but the side facing the parking lot, where their smoking area is. In the few times I've been back, I see at least one group of people per night walk all the way around the building, just trying to figure out how to come inside. But all the awkwardness aside, this place is really fun! It's a nice, intimate venue for a pub quiz, and the food/drinks are really well priced and delish! So far, I've enjoyed just about every appetizer this place has (all their Happy Hour portions are either $4 or $6) and a plate of their fish and chips. Their beers are also only $4 per pint, so you can enjoy a couple beers and not wreck your wallet. Overall, my only really complaint about Durty Nelly's is that they close really early (this may also be because I've only been there on weekdays). Seriously, after the pub quiz finishes up around 9:30pm, this place clears out and the lights come up. I've seen people try to come in closer to 10 and get turned away. Even being open until 11 would be nice, so people could socialize and not feel rushed out after the quiz. Also, if you're coming to the quiz on Wednesdays, call ahead to reserve a table! Some nights there are barely enough tables for all the teams, so (especially if you have a large group) they'll be sure to fit you in if you ask. :) read more

Of all the bars in Orange County, this is one of my favorites. The atmosphere here is great, the mix of people is diverse and welcoming. Anyone can show up to Durty Nelly's and have a good time. As many of the previous reviewers have stated, the Karaoke show on Fridays and Saturdays is great, Kevin the KJ really is the best around. The food is alright too, but hey, its a bar so it's not going to blow your doors off. But if you're hungry its more then acceptable. And of course on Saint Patrick's Day the place goes insane, they start the party at like 11:00 AM and it continues through the wee hours. They have a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner special on Saint Patty's day too, with tents set up outside for extra space. Check it out, it's a fun place to go. read more

Came here for Pub Quiz with coworkers. I think it is an interesting event to have, and was mildly entertaining. I was pretty useless though. I think they tend to ask questions that only white people know. Anyways, the pub itself is pretty small and hidden. I would never be able to happen to stumble across this place. Not true if its like this for all nights, but it is LOUD. Of course, it didn't help we were right by the speakers. But even when someone next to me was yelling, I could barely hear them. The drinks were decently priced ($4) and there was happy hour going on during the pub quiz. They are all 4-6 dollars for plates which seem like a really good deal, consider the regular menu items are all in the 10-15 dollar range. I just had chips and salsa and two beers. So I can't say much about the food. But it seems to be a decent pub with fun activities going on, such as pub quiz and karaoke nights. read more

Okay, I'm reluctant to post a positive review about karaoke here. Why, may you ask? Because Kevin is awesome, and does such good karaoke on Saturday nights that I want to keep him all to myself so my buddies and I can sing numerous times. The Weird Al look-a-like is a genius of the machine. The drinks here are very good, too, and the servers are really nice. Problem is the venue is small, so it did get pretty packed. I didn't eat anything, but it's the perfect place to drink and dance and be goofy. It may not be the hippest venue in town, but it's one of the most fun ones. read more

I've been going to Durty Nelly's since 2006, and while we've had our ups and downs I can safely say that this bar is my happy place. In fact, when I describe it to people I tell them it's my "Cheers." I've been on various days of the week, different times of day, and interacted with many of the waitresses and patrons. Here are a few things I've learned about Nelly over the years: 1. Do not order a salad here. This is a bar, and you should be eating bar food. Nelly will gently remind you of that by serving the most unholy alliance of vegetables doused in thick saucy dressing if you order a salad. If you want a vegetable, try the steamed artichoke, which comes with a couple of creamy, fatty dipping options (yum). Much better to just accept the fact that you're about to over-indulge and go for a juicy burger, onion rings, potato skins, Irish nachos, or clam chowder, all of which are superbly not diet-worthy. 2. Do not come here expecting 5 star service. Again, this is a bar, and you will be served by the same lovely ladies who are tending the bar. They work hard, so don't take it personally if they seem a little callous. Order your drinks and get happy. You'll be taken care eventually. Oh, and the bar's not really that far away from the tables, so stop whining and just go to the bar if you really need something. Consider it a way to start burning off that burger and chowder. 3. Do not try to dance on the furniture. You will be ordered to get down. 4. Do expect to see a mostly older crowd of regulars. Some people seem to have a problem with these regulars, so I'll say again: it's like "Cheers." Get used to it. 5. Don't be stingy. If you get up on stage to sing a song or two at Karaoke (which starts at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) be sure to tip Kevin Cable, the KJ. He's pretty much the most awesome KJ in the world, after all. If you don't have cash to put in his tip jar, try buying him a drink. He's a fan of Washington Apples. Best way to enjoy Nelly's: leave the high expectations at home, and treat it like you're in a old friend's basement bar. Drink, sing, and have fun! read more

Nice strong drinks. Good clean bathroom. Friendly staff. Weird Al impersonator and his cadre of awesome ladies running the karaoke. Every song in the book. 'Weird Al' plays electric guitar along with some of the songs. SO COOL. No I didn't eat here, nor did I arrive before 10pm. But I had a great effing time and I'm coming back as soon as humanly possible. Finding the entrance is a bit uhhhh interesting (hint: it's on the right side of the big bay windows in front). Damn I love this place! read more