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J J Brannelly's

3.9 (27 reviews)
ModeratePubs, American
Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Just reopened newly renovated great food drinks and people. Has a good size parking lot at the restaurant and a second lot at the intersection. Keno and a lottery kiosks. Better TVs than most sports bars.

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Very friendly - on both sides of the bar. It's an over 40 crowd and nobody has the faintest whiff of an attitude. Outstanding kitchen. Wonderful people. The place is actually called "J.J. Brannelly's" so "Brannelly's Cafe" is inaccurate.

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Just like cheers ....everybody knows your name. The owners the staff and patrons are all friendly. Good music, good good and good company!

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One of my local favs!! Within walking distance, great food, drinks, bartenders, patrons, keno, wi-fi, and TV's!

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Brannelly's is my favorite bar ever. We have met the friendliest people here. Lindsey is an awesome bartender.

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8 years ago

Cheap drinks! Did not try the food! How can you not love cheap drinks!? Tired of paying $12 a drink? How about a highball for about $6 .

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Good place, needs drink specials though! Friday Karaoke is a lot of fun.

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Karaoke still on Fridays but now it's Kev-Mack Daddy and is actually entertaining!!

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Friday during lent. Fish and chips. Two nice pieces of haddock loads of chips
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