Love the ambiance. Possibly the best Reuben I've ever had!! If you like Irish pubs, you'll love…read morethis place. If you don't like Irish pubs, you'll love this place

The seafood chowder special was good. It was not a thick soup, it was more on the runny side but…read morehad big chunks of seafood. I was not a big fan of the rest of the menu, so I don't know if I would come back here. Food is a bit on the salty side. Our visit was in the evening (Sep/ early Oct), and there was a waft here and there of a stench like sewage? I am not sure why the bar seating had this odor when the bathrooms were on the other side. Was a bit unappetizing but we tried to ignore it. Service was fast when it came to our ordering and drinks came out quickly. Food was on the slow side. See my pics. The seafood chowder special soup was good. The cheese curds were greasy and salty but not bad. My bro had the pickle burger special and he enjoyed it.

We came on Friday, 3/13/26, to have a drink and listen to some great Irish music. We had a great…read moretime! My partner had a Coors Light and I tried the Irish Margarita. So yummy!

Checked out this Irish pub located in a hotel in Galena. Frank O'Dowd's certainly is an appropriate…read moresetting for the guests here. It has a lot more room than expected with enough space for live music. As for the drinks and food they're good stuff also. The prices can be high but it's not crazy for the atmosphere and quality. Basically this is one of the first places one encounters when entering town from the east. It's located in the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The hotel itself is very nice and has lots of amenities of its own if wanting to stay there. As for the restaurant itself it's one of the highlights. It's about $8 for an Irish coffee, which is a classic in the morning, evening, or whenever. Amazingly they have non dairy options including Bailey's Dairy Free Toffee Cream. It's about $18 or more for an entree which is a lot. We were able to find a few plant based options. I got the Roasted Squash Bowl. This has broccolini, farro, heirloom tomato relish, pickled red cabbage, and white beech mushrooms. An earthy flavor. She had the Vegan Shepherd's Pie. An alternative made with faux beef and mushroom gravy There's also plenty of meaty options like beef medallions. For sure it's one of the nicer restaurants around here. It's closed Mondays. They amazingly have a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

Just had to add they have the creamiest, freshest, Guinness on tap. The food was excellent again…read more Scotch eggs and Irish poutine. Stop in for a Guinness alone.

Was in town for work! Went and grabbed lunch at this cute…read morecozy place. They have some neat decor with some beautiful birdcages. Food was Spectacular and service was friendly. They accommodate gluten free diets and take the time to ask questions. If I'm ever back in town I'll visit them again!

The corn beef and cabbage was awesome. The service was amazing and the beer was cold. What else…read morecan you ask for.

We stop often after appointments at East park. We see to always sit at the bar and we always have…read morethe same server. Friendly staff and good food. Beautiful establishment that's always clean and welcoming.

Visited patios to see a local band Just the Tip. Ordered two drinks, a double Jack and Diet and a…read moreCoors light and was charged $10.50 and about 45 minutes later, ordered the same exact two drinks and was randomly charged $12.50 and rounded to 14. Will NOT be back when dishonest bartenders are willing to charge random prices and obviously skimming the till. Dan DuBois

Great place to hang out and have drinks! The bartenders and owners are amazing and always very…read morefriendly. They have games you can play out on the patio and they always have football on during football season. We have been here numerous times and it's always a blast!

Really like Celtic Knot. Cozy and not too big . Like the fireplace and the appetizers, bacon…read morewrapped dates and chips with dipping sauces were very good. For dinner my friend and I shared a plate with fish n' chips, corn beef and lamb stew GREAT. I was there in December and liked it so much that is why I brought my friend. Sticky toffee pudding was very good also. Our Server was attentive and kind. I am sorry I did not get his name. He had dark wavy hair and a baseball hat on. That's all I can tell you, but he was a good Server. Only problem is we live far so we can't come as often as we would like.

Hungry for fish and chips so decided to try this place out for dinner. We're glad we did. Even…read morethough it was crowded and we put our name on the list. We enjoyed ourselves at the bar and met friendly folks which made the wait shorter. The staff, host and everyone was friendly, helpful and engaging. No longer the place was crowded. The wine list is short as the irish whiskey options are long. Lot's of authentic beers. Beside the F&C I had the hamburger. 1/2 pound of burger for under $16 before add-ons. A real deal. The fries are large but decent. The real draw is how homey and welcoming you feel. We'll be back.

No food. Owner was polite on the phone, but sadly another victim of the "early to bed crowd." Nick…read morewas really nice though.

really glad this place opened back up. after weeks of pent up isolation, it was fantastic to get…read moreback breathing the same air as real american patriots. the crowd was so enthusiastic and loud, i had to yell all night long. i even have a soar throat today from all the yelling i had to do, but i'm not mad at it. i think i took all the shots the bar had last night. i must have been falling over a lot cuz my body is just aching like crazy today. i probably fell flat on my chest cuz it's a little hard to breathe this morning, but no worries. i'll be back at nick's tonight mingling with all my friends and spreading joy to everyone at the bar. i hear they're having a bobbing-for-apples tournament tonight! sign me up! i'll update my review tomorrow after tonight's soirée. now if you'll excuse me, i have to go bring my grandparents their groceries (those old libs are too afraid to leave their home ). P.S. dress light if you go to this bar. there were so many people crammed in last night, i was sweating profusely the whole time. i'm still flushed and sweating today! that's how epic this place is!

Love the burgers, chicken strips, fried chicken, tater tots...everything I have ever ordered is…read morefresh, hot, and flavorful. Friendly and fun staff. Perfect outing with a friend or the family. High recommend!​

Just flew into Rockford airport and heading west to Iowa. We are hungry and a burger sounds…read moreperfect. Yelp gives this place 4.4 stars. Ok, let's check it out. Looks kinda sketchy from the outside but we went for it. Glad we did. The amber bock beer was cold and wonderful. I ordered the burger with bbq sauce my wife ordered the yankee. Both were awesome. What a great find.

A warm welcome awaits you at Mc Nally's where there's craic to be had. The pint of Guinness is one…read moreof the better ones around and that was followed by a grand drop of Two Stacks First Cut Blend Irish Whiskey. That all washed down some pretty tasty sausage rolls which had a great flavor to them. Get in here. Sláinte

We were called to West Chicago for an emergency and hadn't eaten all day. Upon finishing, Dr…read more Robert insisted we hold out for a ride to St. Charles and the world's greatest Irish pub. Heard that before, Rob. McNally's is cute and all but nothing like the greats. It has a comfy cozy atmosphere that, initially, I found relaxing. Then the server showed-up with a nasty disposition and the patience of a child. After waiting entirely too long for a check-up, I ended up asking the bartender for a refill. How hard is it to just grab the server and tell her to add a drink to our tab? No can do. I was dismissed, very short and coarsely, and told to order it through my waitress. The saving grace was their menu and quality of food. The scotch egg, shepherd's pie boxty and the Guinness chocolate mousse were spot on. I had a bite of their bangers and mash and easily could order that, too. I didn't handle the bill but I can tell you the place is pricey and there's not enough here to justify it. Obviously, we didn't say a thing to the good doctor but this place is mediocre at best. 02/26

Great people with constantly rotating amazing beers. I am so…read moreglad they re-opened. Such a gem!

Best pub in the world. So glad Rockford has a such a rare gem to go to. Open everyday is a big plus…read moretoo!