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    O'Connell's Irish Pub & Grille

    3.3 (123 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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    I could be 50 Guinnesses deep and pour a better beer than this, 0/10. Horrible experience horrible service

    Ranchhand Burger
    Randy M.

    Visiting Norman for the first time in a decade. I went to college here in the 90's and moved away in 2005. Decided to go to all the old haunts while I was in town. The location has changed but the food is still just as good. It's pub food so set your expectations, but as far as pub food you won't find better. I asked the bartender Matt for local beer recommendations and ordered the F5 IPA which was very tasty. It took some time to decide on lunch but I stuck with the classic Ranch Hand. It was just as I remember. Just a great burger. It was a summer Saturday so the vibe was chill, though it gets busier as kids come back to campus. If you have a chance and are in Norman swing by and have some drinks and food. I spent more time in O'Connells than any other place that's still around, and this trip didn't disappoint.

    Terence H.

    Homemade food..onion rings, pulled pork, queso, fish & chips to name a few are all made in house. Coldest beer in town. In historic Campus Corner & across the street from OU! What more could one ask for?

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    Ashley V.

    Been coming here for years! The food is always solid especially for pub food, highly recommend checking this place out on Wednesday night! They have a burger night special for $5 burgers! For an appetizer I recommend the sweet n spicy wings, probably the best kept secret for wings in Oklahoma

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    Anthony A.

    Was at the OU campus listening to a friend practice for the Pride of Oklahoma Alumni band and afterwards we were both really hungry. He recommended we grab something to eat at O'Connells Irish Pub & Grille. I wound up getting the crispy chicken sandwich and that has got to be the best crispy chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. It had great breading, was crispy and came out hot. I devoured that sandwich in a hurry and even got to enjoy participating in some music bingo while doing so. This place is awesome and can't wait to come back to try some more stuff.

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    Morgan H.

    This place has really great burgers, their onion rings are fine (i prefer beer-battered), and their beers ard always great! My friend loves their fried pickles too! The waitresses are nice, and it's just a casual, iconic Norman spot!

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    Matthew P.

    In the past personally I have had no qualms with oconns love I got a pint of Guinness from time to time however tonight me and my friends we came we sat in a table and our server just ignored us for like 30 to 40 minutes and I don't feel like it was professional or I had to go through other servers just to get her attention and even that didn't work I had to go up to her personally and ask her why she isn't serving us for her just to tell us to order at the bar completely unprofessional you should hire a better staff. Like if I wanted to order from the bar I would of sat at bar. She was legit taking order for people that just sat down in front of us and completely ignored our table. Like I'm Irish I love Irish spots but seriously.

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    Best Pub around! Excellent food and drinks, I've never been unhappy here. From ribs to steaks to salads, never a disappointment!

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    I tried the food again and was surprised at how much better it was. Since then I have been back several times and left happy.

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    Good food, Slowest wait, nice waitresses, nice ambiance. Would recommend but sometimes they are bad.

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    O'Connell's has one of the best burgers in Norman and the pitchers are reasonably priced

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    Amazing burgers! Just like I remember from college days at OU. Great service too! The ambiance is just as it was :-)

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    I absolutely loved our waitress Laurel! She was the best and so attentive. Made this experience truly amazing. Recommend 10/10.

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    Laurel is top notch. She provides amazing service and will greet you with a smile. Definitely ask for her and your experience will be great!

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    The food and atmosphere are so good and fun! Great place to bring your family and friends.

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    Great food, great service! Always big fun to go to O'Connell's. Wish they were still on the corner at Lindsay and Jenkins!

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    0.6 mi
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    Wow! What a night. I had the pleasure of having my dear friends rehearsal dinner here. The food was…read moreexcellent. Our appetizers were the bruschetta and arancini. The bruschetta was truly the best I'd ever had. The arancini was delightful too. We were given the choice of a few entree options. My friends raved of the Chicken Piccata and Tagliata Di Manzo (perfectly cooked to everyone's preferences). I personally had the Ravioli Di Fiori, and I finished every bite! Our next option was dessert: cheesecake or tiramisu. I personally had the tiramisu, but my pasta around me all had cheesecake. It was delicious! Drinks were a mixed bag with what everyone ordered. I order the rose reverie and blueberry faux-jito. Neighbors faves of the pear mule and other beverages. Service was wonderful. Everyone who served out party was incredibly attentive and we were never without service for long. Our bride provided flowers and candles which made the vibes wonderful, moody, and romantic. It was the perfect atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner. Bathrooms were clean, staff directed us toward them, and everyone was so kind. If I lived in the area, I'd absolutely be back. Highly recommend.

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    0.6 mi
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