Finnies Next Door

Do you want a good local college bar? This place is amazing! Jamie H was my bartender today. She…read morewas awesome. The food: I had The Blarney Sandwich (Rueben Sandwhich) and it was absolutely amazing. Good music, good food, good beer prices!! It looks like this is the place to be on game day. I went during the week. Drinks: affordable and the place to stop by. There's a lot of chain restaurants, ignore them. This is where you want to be. It was great service, great atmosphere and if you're visiting looking for a good authentic college bar to go to at Notre Dame, this is the place to be. Again, awesome place, it looks to be a staple of Notre Dame. Be there!

This was a great place to watch the World Cup final! While the staff wasn't super friendly, they…read morewere efficient. I'll take efficient over talkative and super friendly any day of the week. Experiencing pain I would say the drinks were good, but I was drinking straight bourbon and you can't mess that up. Everyone else was drinking beer. I hear the Guinness is great. I tried the pulled pork sandwich and it was fantastic. I would've preferred different pickles, but the sandwich is really good. The chips seemed like they were even Housemade. Overall, it was better bar food than I'm used to.

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Chicken Tenders

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Irish poutine Breakfast potatoes Deep fried French toast

Linebacker Lounge

3.4(100 reviews)

2.0 mi

Stopped by Linebacker Lounge and had a really good time overall. It's exactly what you want in a…read morelocal Notre Dame spot--casual, welcoming, and full of character. The food was better than expected for a bar/lounge setting. Drinks were strong and reasonably priced, which is always a plus. Service was friendly and attentive, even when it got a little busy. You can tell it's a place people come back to regularly, and that says a lot!

Cut me off after two beers was not belligerent or interacting with other customers. Do not go here…read morethe fact that the cover was 33% of what I was allowed to . "Since I had to much" after two beers . please take your business anywhere but here don't treat you like trash and the ambience and service does not merit their strict code of standards. It's un-equivalent go to any other bar. I ran into three people who all felt they were unjustly kicked out. apparently, they run the linebacker like the navy. I would never pay a cover for a bar who can kick you out on the smallest of whims like this bar .

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Front bar area

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Mitch's Corner

3.7(27 reviews)

2.4 mi

Been there a couple of times. Never been a place people think "hey let's go there!" Only ever go…read moreif someone wants a cheap drink with a cheap vibe. It's not a dive bar but more of a neighborhood bar that prefers regulars. Nothing special or notable.

A few weeks back my friends and I had come in and we had to wait on the bartender's to finish their…read morepersonal shots before they made our drinks. And they forced our friend to leave because he arrived at 1 even though they close at 2. Overall underwhelming and disappointing experience.

Good drink but as for food, it's ok. Bar food! Eat first come for a snack.

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Our wonderful bartender Kelly!

Danny Boy Draft Works

3.9(41 reviews)

2.3 mi

I had to write my first food review because of how disappointing this restaurant was. After over an…read morehour wait, our family could not eat any of our food. The nachos and pizza was inedible. The wings were fine. Both bathrooms were completely trashed, didn't have any toilet paper, and were disgusting. There was no service so it took asking over and over for our food to even come out- when it did we had to carry it to the table ourselves. There was only one other table of customers, so they were not busy - the workers were simply not doing anything besides blaring bad music. This is opposite of other reviews so I'm not sure what happened, but I have never had this bad of a restaurant experience and I would never come here again.

Literally will yell at you and tell you they won't serve you again for not tipping like I'm not…read moretipping you for cracking open a high noon! A 9 dollar high noon. Staff is so rude. The service is terrible because of the rude staff. Ambiance is super mid.

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Inside view from hallway

Brothers Bar & Grill

2.6(246 reviews)

1.5 mi

Food was good, tried the pimento cheeseburger and it had a jam that was incredible tasteful, and…read morewish there was more on it. The chips that were included were okay, highly seasoned, I'd suggest going for the fries. We started off with fried picked, and they were good. Pipping hot and battered perfect. The beer selection is solid, wish the drafts were served in a chilled glass. Opted for 3 Floyd's beer, and it was excellent. Chicken tenders and wraps were good. There were pool tables and plenty to do for evening hours. Also, lots of big screen tv's, for the sports fans. The service was outstanding. Skyler was our server, she was attentive and conversational and prompt in getting us our food and drinks!

I decided to try Brothers Bar and Grill for lunch. It's nicely decorated and clean inside. It…read morewasn't too crowded at lunch. I had the quesadilla burger and fries. The burger tasted good. So why 2 stars: The service was slow. I almost left without the food due to the slowness. There were about a dozen people in the place. The fries were nearly cold and not a large portion. That ain't good for bringing out freshly made food.

Table with Sauces

Fried Brothers Breaded Pickles

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Brothers Appetizer Sampler Boneless Wings

Taphouse On The Edge

3.5(143 reviews)

2.3 mi

Food was amazing! Staff was friendly, great atmosphere!!! Waiter was informative and hilarious!read more

Bartender was too busy talking to other people. Never got a refill halfway thru dinnerread more

Outside view

Steak Philly Cheesecake

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BRU Burger Bar

3.8(121 reviews)

1.5 mi

Went to Bru for a work lunch when in town and was pleased!…read more I ordered the Bru burger with the smashed patty's and it was super good. Well constructed good quality meat and not messy! I also got fries which were very crispy but could have used some salt. The service was quick and helpful and the space was large. Perfect for a full mean or just a good place to pop in for a drink and light bites.

The nachos are the star of the show here! The burger is decent but the nachos are a 10/10!read more

The bar area

Double Smash White Cheddar Bacon* with Bru Fries

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White Cheddar Bacon* burger and Bru Fries

CJ's Pub

3.7(115 reviews)

0.1 mi

Came in with some friends the other day for the first time! It's a very large open area for a bar…read moreso it can definitely get packed for sports games. The service was good and the place was clean: I ordered the Pub Spuds and that's were the food started to go wrong the menu list an half order of pub spuds and a full order but the catch is the half order and the full order have completely different ingredients between them which doesn't make any sense so I ended up with some cold blue cheese covered fries and they were missing there bacon bits as well. I wish the server would have pointed that out because it's a very confusing way to list an item on the menu.

Really...jacking up the price of a pint of Bell's Two Hearted to $18 on an ND Game Day...go to…read moreBarnaby's for $14 a pitcher. P.S. They jack up all the drink prices on game days.

Bill Laimbeer Notre Dame Legend

Full order of loaded spuds missing bacon bits

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Downtown South Bend Right across the street from CJ's

Barnaby's

3.5(219 reviews)

0.6 mi

Phillip Robles is the best! Always smiling and courteous. Delighted that he greets us so warmly…read morewhen we come in.

I really missed Barnaby's after moving out of Chicago!…read more Ambiance: This Barnaby's look the exact same as the ones in Chicago. It had the dark rustic wood interior, and beautiful heavy wooden booths and tables. I've never been to Germany, but it kind of reminds me of the traditional German bars I see in history books and online! Service: Like all Barnaby's, this place is counter order only. Once you place your order and the pizza is ready, they will bring it to your table. If you're customizing your pizza, expect about a 25-35 minute wait. Food: The tavern style pizza wasn't as good as I remembered...but it was still pretty delicious! I loved that we can customize and add our own toppings on the pizza.

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14" sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers

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Manny's

4.1(15 reviews)

0.5 mi

I'll admit, when you walk into a place known more for wings and burgers, a California burrito…read moreprobably isn't the first thing you think about ordering. Being from Southern California, I decided to take a chance on it, and I'm glad I did. This burrito took me right back to California. The steak was cooked perfectly, it had just the right amount of heat, and the pico de gallo was seriously out of this world. I paired it with the street corn, and the whole meal reminded me of sitting near the Santa Monica Pier enjoying some of the Mexican food I grew up with. Beyond the food, Manny's just has a cool vibe. Great energy, cold beer, and a staff that was attentive without constantly hovering. They also knew the menu and were great with recommendations. If you've driven past Manny's or thought it was just another wings and burger place, give it a shot. And take a chance on the California burrito. This Southern California guy definitely approves.

Brought my parents here for dinner and we had a great experience! The service was friendly, the…read moremusic was at the perfect volume, and the atmosphere was excellent. The indoor seating with the garage doors open is a great touch, you get that outdoor patio feel while still enjoying the AC. We started with the cheese curds, which were delicious, and tried two different orders of empanadas, which were also excellent. For our meals, we had the chicken quesadilla, pulled pork sandwich, and grilled buffalo chicken wrap. Everything was tasty, and there was a nice variety for everyone. Overall, a great place with good food, friendly service, and a really comfortable atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out!

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Latin Salad with Chicken

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Mike B.

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9 years ago

I love the set up of this place, it kicks ass! The place is usually really busy on the weekends during the school year. Mostly all Notre Dame kids, most are friendly others are pretentious little trust fund babies. They might give you a snarl look or little shove if you're too close to them. Once you approach like an adult they go running. Other then that good bar! read more

Maria V.

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5 years ago

This place is fun enough but the security is ridiculous. My sister is visiting from out of town and wanted to go out with me and my friends. They rejected our whole group because she didn't have a Notre dame ID. She's literally 23 and 5'7"... They wouldnt even discuss it with her and when she argued they called her a slur and threw us out. Do better read more

Emily C.

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1

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5 years ago

Do NOT give this place your money. The staff is aggressive, pushy, and rude. I've seen employees multiple times trying to take advantage of the drunkest women they can find. They also refuse to do anything when you go to them asking for help with taking care of a friend/ getting safely away from a man who is harassing you. read more

Steve S.

Elite 24

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350

6 years ago

This place sucks!!! Gestapo style 'Security'!! Lamest decor ever! Bartender that looked in the fridge for a Black and Tan when the Guinness tap was right behind her!! Awful! If this place is open in the next 6 months I'll be shocked! Go home and have a drink you'll have more fun! read more

Jalissa J.

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2 years ago

very racist to black peoples don't go they don't like black peoples hate women of color and black men never will go again poor service and they treat black wrong as hell they told my brother who is 25 he to old too get in the bar read more

Jordan S.

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1

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4 years ago

They are disrespectful . They dress code my friend in a cute long skirt and got mad I wouldn't leave her outside . So mad they couldn't serve me hot shots and shitty drinks . read more

David G.

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1 year ago

We didn't go in. The list of rules outside made it very clear that this business is grossly racist and classist. How is this place still open in the 21st Century? read more

Cole K.

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2 years ago

racist service. A staff member, white, with a cowboy hat, told me our can't were not welcome here. if you're of color - do no go to this bar please. Please. read more

A C.

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5

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10 years ago

2 bars to order from, quick service, friendly people. cons: they play outdated music sometimes, and I wish there were more room to dance. read more

Chad F.

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3

1

7 years ago

Finnies is the best in the world at what they do. Top-notch service. A team that knows how to have fun while being the best.

Caitlyn M.

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3

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9 years ago

Great music and crowd. Good service and very good vibes.

Matthew M.

575

17

1

11 years ago

Great place to grab a drink!

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Stopped by Linebacker Lounge and had a really good time overall. It's exactly what you want in a…read morelocal Notre Dame spot--casual, welcoming, and full of character. The food was better than expected for a bar/lounge setting. Drinks were strong and reasonably priced, which is always a plus. Service was friendly and attentive, even when it got a little busy. You can tell it's a place people come back to regularly, and that says a lot!

Cut me off after two beers was not belligerent or interacting with other customers. Do not go here…read morethe fact that the cover was 33% of what I was allowed to . "Since I had to much" after two beers . please take your business anywhere but here don't treat you like trash and the ambience and service does not merit their strict code of standards. It's un-equivalent go to any other bar. I ran into three people who all felt they were unjustly kicked out. apparently, they run the linebacker like the navy. I would never pay a cover for a bar who can kick you out on the smallest of whims like this bar .

Cheers Bar and Grill

3.8

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Was staying nearby and I was kinda hungry and it was pretty late and just asked the receptionist…read morewhat good food was open at hour. She told me about this place. Will say this def gave a young fun vibe in the inside. They were definitely playing some bangers!! If I'm honest I was blind so I couldn't see much but the vibes were amazing!! If I was able to see I would probably def enjoy the ambience more. Honestly I came for the food and not the bar itself lolz. Double cheeseburger 8/10 idk how you can mess up a cheeseburger but it tasted like a cheeseburger. The people were pretty nice and very helpful. Kinda sad that they had to still ID me for just food but hey it's bar so it's understandable lolz. If it was just food I would gladly east outside to not get ID'd lolz. But no complaints lolz.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The pizza, burgers, and fries were all delicious. We left…read moreFilling Station to come here and are glad we did!

Hardy's Bar

3.7

(6 reviews)

Kiersten thebeau was by far the best bartender there love her vive and the crowd she brings inread more

Hardy's is a great location, and a good place to play pool and talk with friends. Until they…read morecompletely kill the vibe by having these amateur DJ sets. I'm young, 26 years old. But the music is way too loud. Impossible to hear someone sitting at the same table. Most of the time no one is standing up with the DJ, just all seems so out of place and unwanted. there's no where to go to escape the loud music. Everything else about the place is great but these DJ sets are just absolute cancer.

The Exchange

4.4

(106 reviews)

They have a wonderful Happy Hour and make a delicious Old Fashioned! And the very BEST bartenders!…read more We love this beautiful whiskey bar and highly recommend you stop in and check them out!!

I've seen this place on social media but did not until recently get the chance to check it out when…read moreI was in town. It was packed! However I appreciated the efforts that the bar tenders made to keep everyone served! I had two tasty drinks, a French 75, which if you had not had before is a light and refreshing tasty drink! I love the hint of lemon! For my next drink, I had, well the drink is nameless, I told the bar tender that I am not pickey and to surprise me with a fun drink that came with the glass cover. I ended up with a tasty, coconut cream soda ish drink. This was a great experience and I would recommend checking them out if you are in the area

Connie's Place

3.0

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Wow. Where do I start. While on an a beautiful vacation for…read moremy bests friends 40th birthday, Connie's place really ruined the entire day. As soon as my group walked into the bar, the patrons sitting at the bar made us feel very unwelcome. When trying to order drinks at the bar we were told by the bar tender that she didn't need to serve our group if she didn't want to. The reason being that we had empty birthday cups from our themed birthday party on us. We proceeded to apologize and order a round of beers. As the bartender was grabbing our beers, another patron was arguing with my girl friend on the other end of the bar, subsequently ending our visit. The racist and sexist behavior towards our group was disgusting. If you are on vacation and looking for a local watering hole Connie's isn't it .

The locals/regulars here are rude and don't like anyone else in there except people that look and…read morethink exactly like them, which is old, white and living with a lot of anger and hate. The blonde bartender working was unfriendly, very rude, and wasn't wearing a mask. The bathrooms are disgusting along with racist writings on the walls and stalls. A negative star rating would be ideal but of course that's not an option. Connie's Place is actually not the place to go to.

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3.0

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Someone needs to keep an eye on this one bartender I believe his name is Brian, I could be wrong…read morehe's not the owner and he dims the mood and made me and all my friends walk out it was a complete waste to even come because of him. The owner is super cool however and I love the atmosphere

A very sketchy place to say the least…read more For starters, it's near pitch black inside, which really isn't a safe environment for women. Secondly, my friends and I have been approached several times by customers over our few visits, asking if we were there for "Slosh Night". When we first asked what they were talking about, they informed us about certain days that customers would show up to do random hook ups. Lastly, and the reason I ultimately stopped going, is when I blacked out after 2 drinks. My female friend was buying me drinks, ordering them and bringing me them from the bar. My friends said I went from having fun and talking to instantly fading and passing out. I woke up with ZERO memory after I had passed out...over 2 small drinks. I later heard similar horror stories from other people who stopped going here.

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3.0

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What a great place to just to sit and have a drink on the water. Great bartenders!!! And always a…read moregood conversation

O'Rourke's Public House

3.3

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Do you want a good local college bar? This place is amazing! Jamie H was my bartender today. She…read morewas awesome. The food: I had The Blarney Sandwich (Rueben Sandwhich) and it was absolutely amazing. Good music, good food, good beer prices!! It looks like this is the place to be on game day. I went during the week. Drinks: affordable and the place to stop by. There's a lot of chain restaurants, ignore them. This is where you want to be. It was great service, great atmosphere and if you're visiting looking for a good authentic college bar to go to at Notre Dame, this is the place to be. Again, awesome place, it looks to be a staple of Notre Dame. Be there!

This was a great place to watch the World Cup final! While the staff wasn't super friendly, they…read morewere efficient. I'll take efficient over talkative and super friendly any day of the week. Experiencing pain I would say the drinks were good, but I was drinking straight bourbon and you can't mess that up. Everyone else was drinking beer. I hear the Guinness is great. I tried the pulled pork sandwich and it was fantastic. I would've preferred different pickles, but the sandwich is really good. The chips seemed like they were even Housemade. Overall, it was better bar food than I'm used to.

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