[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun Irish pub in the heart of downtown Rochester with live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is dark with heavy wood fixtures and lots of Irish decoration.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is vast and features a lot of traditional Irish inspired options and they are famous for their signature boxties. I recently had their Burrata Caprese salad and it was delicious! The tomatoes were fresh and the balsamic glaze was well balanced with the baby greens dressed in a light vinaigrette . For my drink I had the Dragonberry Mojito and it was refreshing, but could've been a little stronger. The staff was friendly, but service was a little slow and our waiter didn't check on us as often as we would've liked for water refills. They have a great happy hour from 3 to 5 PM with half off all appetizers and house wine for only $3! read more

O'Connor's Public House - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I stopped by because I heard they had a good happy hour. Happy hour apps are half off from 3-5pm. Happy hour Guinness pint for $5. Outside of happy hour, the drinks and food are pricey. $9 beers/$16 cocktails. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is an Irish pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The place was nearly empty, but the servers were really slow and inattentive. I ordered the Irish potato skins and the corned beef is brown and crumbled like ground beef, which was not what I was expecting. Although I didn't order it this visit, I have enjoyed their donegal chips and dip. I'd be interested in attending a live music night in the future. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibe , open seating, quick service and tasteful food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Walked in on a Saturday evening and found few open tables. Given the place was almost packed, I was surprised to be served so promptly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was nice but not too loud which I liked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Beer selection is huge and food selection is decent too. We ordered Jameson sour , Valentine white blossom with lavender haze for drinks , chicken tenders and crispy spuds. My drink was a little sweet even after I had asked suggestions for something unsweet. The food was good , but the portion size is on the smaller side. Place felt a tad pricey as well. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good Irish Pub in downtown Rochester.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The traditional dishes are great. Fish and chips are just okay. Great beer and whiskey selection. Good staff and quick service. read more

O'Connor's Public House - Kids Menu - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Does this look appetizing to anyone? Overcooked and I hope the steak is more flavorful in person. There is no way anyone orders a steak here, just saying. TAR anyone? read more

O'Connor's Public House - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

A must try! Every dish here is excellent; from the scotch egg and Irish nachos to the Irish Trinity, you can't go wrong with anything. The service here is great and very consistent. If you are in the mood for Irish food, or just read really good food in general, this place is worth making a long drive for! read more

O'Connor's Public House - IRISH TRINITY - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Love this place! The food is alright, but the drinks are awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Especially when they do live band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] DO NOT PLAY KENO!! The bartenders hate it there. read more

Fantastic pub. Food was excellent service phenomenal [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere is spot on[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean and original[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of history[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Our server Janet gave us the scoop on everything and it was wonderful. We will be back. read more

Always a reliable and solid place to eat! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is warm, dark, and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff are always friendly and attentive. They honored the Yelp check in for the donegal chips. Donegal chips are an absolute must! Chips and dip are so good. Be sure to also get the potato leek soup. The crunchy onions on top are the best and the soup itself is creamy. The entree menu is vast and has a little of everything. I went with the blackened chicken Caesar salad wrap with fries. The wrap was a good portion and flavorful. Fries are also yummy. read more

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Service is good. Our server Mickey was great: attentive, friendly, and prompt. Unfortunately, the food was not good. The potato leek soup was gloopy and had a weird taste. The fish tacos were dry and flavorless. The fish in the fish and chips were greasy and soggy. Their mediocre bar food is overpriced, even for downtown Rochester. read more

A group of 8 of us met for dinner during the holiday season. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated right near the rear entrance, which was very convenient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had one server, and she was very good; she didn't write down our orders, yet she got everything right. This same group had been here before, a few months ago, and at that time, I had a boxty, which I really enjoyed. This time, though, I ordered the Irish Trinity. I expected some outstanding dishes. Unfortunately, they were just ok. There was way too much salt and pepper in each of them. I only ate part of it & took the leftovers home. To temper the over-seasoning, I added mashed potatoes, and that helped. I believe the others in our group enjoyed their meals. Perhaps I just picked the wrong thing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But, I did like the ambiance and the service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Haven't been in a few years, but have eaten there at least 6x. Always get the best spinach artichoke dip and the most delicious fish and chips around! Those two dishes I highly recommend! read more

A few friends and I stopped here for an early lunch on a Saturday. The decor is very Irish with warm colors and heavy wood fixtures. The staff were very friendly and helped us make our choices. I chose the special Avocado Toast of the day which was a Michigan Salad. It didn't include lettuce but it did have dried cherries, blue cheese, and walnuts on top of a too thin layer of avocado paste on toast. While there could have been more avocado, the taste was excellent. One of my friends had the salmon and she loved it. It was very fresh and looked good too. She also got the build your own Bloody Mary - they had a huge set up of toppings and mixers you could add to the pre-poured vodka you are given in a large cup. She said it was very good. I'll definitely return - we enjoyed our meals and our visit. read more

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Great bar food! Bar tenders were very kind and we got our drinks and food fast. Menu includes bar food as well as some Irish specials. read more

O'Connor's Public House - Warm Fall night - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Great food and service...as always! I had corned beef and cabbage. Varieties of liquors was much broader than I remembered.

There are "Irish pubs" and there are Irish pubs. This is an Irish pub in every way that matters. There are places that have an Irish name and slap green paint on the walls, which is okay. But, O'Connor's feels like pubs I visited in Ireland years ago. There's dark wood on the bar, the tables, the chairs, and the ceiling. The only green is in the Christmas decorations. And, decorations are thoughtfully placed. Sorry for taking so much time on the decor, but it really does set the stage for the amazing food. To be honest, the food here is better - and certainly more varied - than most pubs in Ireland. My wife ordered the Salmon O'Connor, which has a gorgeous maple, mustard, and ale glaze coating the surface. The mashed potatoes are beautifully buttery. And, get this: she loved the roasted vegetables. She normally picks at them, then pushes them out of the way. But, there was a wonderful savory flavor that made chomping through chunks of carrots a pleasure. I couldn't decide between a few different things, so I ordered the Irish Trinity. This is a phenomenal way to try 3 excellent classics: Irish stew, shepherd's pie, and chicken pot pie. It's a bargain at $20. I had a bite of the Irish stew, and I thought I could easily have eaten a huge bowl. The beef is high quality, and there are more of those fantastic roasted vegetables. Then, I dug into the charred surface of the mashed potatoes covering the shepherd's pie, and enjoyed a spoonful of lean ground beef and more of those excellent vegetables. I think I actually said "mmmm" when I ate it. I could definitely see myself eating a full serving. The chicken pot pie was the only thing that wasn't flawless. But, after a dusting of salt, I loved it. The square of pastry crust gave a nice crispness to those spoonfuls of chicken and vegetables. And, of course, we got potatoes. The colcannon potatoes have cabbage and scallions mixed in. I loved the extra flavors in the mashed potatoes. My wife liked the regular potatoes better, but she surprised me when she liked these. She normally hates scallions in anything. There was also a huge drink selection beyond Guinness and Irish whiskey, with a variety of beer and mixed drinks. Even though it was busy, the service was excellent. And, the prices were reasonable for how excellent the food is. If this weren't a 45 minute drive, I could easily see this becoming a regular stop. As it stands, I'm trying to find an excuse to drive out this way so I can eat here again. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great bar and food good tap list and really nice employees.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm only giving them 3 stars because their prices are unbelievable and over priced. Their drink prices are pretty stupid to be honest. 2 drinks and you could buy the bottle on most drinks. Their food prices are outrageous for good food but not anything special. There's equal food and equal drinks in the downtown that don't break the bank. Hopefully they do a price recalculation. read more

Love this place. Staff and food is amazing. Best place to meet up with friends in Rochester.

The place was slightly more than half full so no excuse to sit for 25 minutes and not even meet the server let alone get a beverage or place an order. I went to the bar to get drinks and the bartender said I had to wait for a server...so we left. Highly doubt I will return. read more

O'Connor's Public House - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Service was great, just need to take the Mahi Fish Tacos off the menu or blacken them, very bland and no flavor. Sorry but has the chef even tasted them ? Should have gotten something more Irish and would have been fine . read more

Came here for drinks on St Patrick's Day and had a lot of fun! Plenty of Guinness to go around. Lively ambiance- enjoyed a cover band and got a little dancing in. read more

O'Connor's Public House - St Patrick's Day decor! - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Came in yesterday for the Friday before St Patrick's day. Told us we had an hour wait, turned out to be maybe 15 minutes. Sat quickly, clean table, nice server, good vibes. We all ordered an appetizer each, super good, the Irish Nachos and Pretzel Sticks were bomb. Not my regular spot but defo recommend for the holiday! read more

They are understaffed, waitress was kind working hard. We ordered nachos and they were fried chips with nothing but loads of nasty melted cheese. We asked to return them for a burger and manager came out and said we are not taking them off the bill. Admits she's doesn't like the nachos but says nothing wrong with them. Terrible customer service. Like our time and money is not worth anything. read more

O'Connor's Public House - Nasty pathetic nachos. - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

[[HIGHLIGHT]]O'Connor's, located in downtown Rochester Hills, is everything you could want in a staple Irish pub. It's the kind of place that feels like home the moment you walk in, with its classic Irish pub ambiance that's almost picture-perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you go there enough, you'll start recognizing the regulars and getting to know the bartenders by name, adding to that genuine, community feel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere inside is cozy and welcoming, just what you'd expect from an authentic Irish pub. It's the kind of spot where everyone seems to know each other, and the staff makes you feel like you've been coming there for years, even if it's your first time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every time I visit, the service is consistently warm and friendly. The food is just as comforting as the atmosphere. If you're out drinking and need a reliable snack, their chicken tenders never disappoint--crispy, flavorful, and exactly what you need to soak up a few pints. But the real star of the menu is their Irish cuisine. The Guinness Stew is a must-try, with tender pork braised in rich Guinness, served alongside fresh soda bread and honey butter. It's hearty and full of flavor, perfect for a chilly evening. The Shepherd's Pie is another winner--savory, filling, and easily one of the best versions of the dish I've ever had. The Chicken Pot Pie, while delicious with its flaky crust, could benefit from a bit more filling to balance it out. If you can't decide between all these great options, the Irish Trinity is the way to go. It comes with smaller portions of the Chicken Pot Pie, Shepherd's Pie, and Guinness Stew, giving you the best of all worlds at a great price. And if you're really hungry, add the Colcannon Potatoes--creamy, buttery, and oh-so-satisfying. To wash it all down, they have a massive selection of Irish whiskey, bourbons, and rye, along with a variety of cocktails. But let's be real--when you're at an Irish pub, you can't go wrong with a classic Guinness. It's the perfect complement to their hearty, comforting dishes. O'Connor's is truly a gem in downtown Rochester Hills, and I love stopping by whenever I'm in town. Whether you're there for a meal, a drink, or just to soak in the friendly atmosphere, it's a place that never disappoints. read more

O'Connor's Public House - Irish Trinity - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

A fairly mediocre experience was had. Service was slow, food was low quality for the price. I had chicken and husband had a burger.

We have not been here in many years. No reason just busy going elsewhere. We are very glad that we stopped in for a beer and a snack. It was happy hour which was very nice. Jeff was very friendly and helped me choose a beer. The appetizers were at a lower price. We ordered poutine and chicken meatballs with blue cheese inside. Nice plate presentation and excellent food. read more

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O'Connor's Public House what can I say? I looked at the menu and wanted something that wasn't on it. I asked for what I wanted and they delivered. It was delicious and it was perfect. Cass was a great bartender. Did everything I asked for food and shots. I will definitely be going back in the future. This is my new favorite bar in downtown Rochester. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a really good time and I will never forget the experiences that I had here on a lovely Thursday night good times were had by all what a great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cass deserves a raise. read more

Was pleased this place had pet-friendly outdoor seating in the front and back. We sat at the back patio which was filled with flowers in each corner. The service was prompt and friendly and the chicken and waffles were more unique and flavorful than ones I've had before. The chicken had a little kick to it and the waffles were sugar waffles which was evident by certain pockets of the waffle being much sweeter and almost crunchier than others. It was a nice take on a traditional dish and I'd definitely order it again! read more

O'Connor's Public House - Chicken and waffles - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I've had a positive experience both times I've been here. I actually can't wait to go back. Despite this place always being packed, I always get a table right away. Service is good. The food has been great! I absolutely loved my Shepard pie. It was amazing and the presentation is very nice! They rotate the hard cider but both times I've come, I've always enjoyed the selection they have. They let me sample a few before picking which one I'd like to have with dinner. On my second visit I got the seafood boxty which was good. My only complain was that the potato pancake was a little salty, but other than that I enjoyed the meal. read more

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Food was good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]my husband particularly enjoyed the live music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Nothing more a girl could ask for! Their shepherd's pie comforts my soul read more

See the hostess stand at the back. Leah is waiting on us. Their soup is potato and cabbage today. Free Donegal chips when you check-in. We ordered the Buffalo bleu cheese chicken meatballs to start, a chicken tender salad and a farmer's salad with a 4 ounce blackened salmon. The Buffalo bleu cheese chicken meatballs are quite unique, two big ones too. Filled and stuffed. It's not bad at all. The tender chicken chopped salad isn't too bad. The farmer's salad is okay. Dressing is quite light and decently lemony. Not loving the big chunks of cucumber and tomatoes though. They are hard to eat and need to be cut up to not look like a chipmunk while eating them. I do like the fresh basil in the salad. The food was overall, decent. The meatball was the better part of our meal. The total is $43.96, there's a 2% surcharge for using a credit card. read more

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We actually did a search of pet friendly restaurants and this came up as one of those choices. We called first to make sure and you had to sit outside on the patio but the on the phone said that a table just became available and that she would put a reserved sign on it for us. We told her we could be there in 20 minutes. Once we arrived all of the staff were very friendly and accommodating and it was so nice that we were able to bring our dog who was celebrating a birthday!! (Seriously!!) there were other dogs on the patio too and they had water bowls outside for all the pets. Not all of the tables had an umbrella and it was a very hot and sunny day so once a table cleared up we were actually able to move over to a table with an umbrella. We did a Yelp check in and it comes with free Donogel Chips if you buy a beverage. We also ordered Craic fries that I believe get their name from the type of sauce it comes with. It's a basil mayo sauce for dipping. We actually filled up on these appetizers so by the time our main entrees came neither of us could really eat a lot. I got the farmers salad which was kind of a healthy alternative for a salad. My son got the Irish stew and he enjoyed it. We both agreed that the menu looked awesome and we look forward to coming back there and trying some of their other options. read more

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First time here. Basically thought on a Saturday, my wife and I would plot a circular course to explore some new places, and O'Connors was the first stop for lunch. She had the pretzel sticks with cheese, garlic smashed potatoes and we split some craic fries. I had the bangers and mash which were delicious. Sausages were full of flavor. The stone-ground mustard was a good accent; not too strong and not too weak. And the honey mustard was also a good fit for the sausage. The mash was lumpy, buttery and full of flavor. Craic fries were seasoned well, crispy and came with a basil mayo. Delicious if I do say so myself. Smashed potatoes were delicious as well. Didn't need any additional seasoning. Those would have paired well with the bangers as well. I would definitely come back for the holy trinity or even a bowl of Guinness stew, which we will be coming back for so. Overall wait for drinks, about 3 minutes. Time from ordering to table service, 14 minutes 22 seconds. Waitstaff was awesome. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]My wife and I enjoyed the atmosphere and food, when we stopped in for lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their Rueben's, fish sandwich and clam chowder was awesome. Thank you read more

Stopped in here with my wife and we both ordered their Michigan salads. I went with the raspberry vinaigrette and she had a spicy ranch. We both enjoyed the salads and our waitress was amazing. The restaurant was extremely busy but our waitress was very attentative and the food and drinks came fast. My wife also had an Irish coffee that she really enjoyed. Prices were reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant while visiting Rochester MI. read more

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Really like O'Connors. Great Irish pub atmosphere, good menu with several Irish inspired options that are all really good in my experience there, and a really good beer and whiskey selection. I'm a fan. read more

Liked the ambiance here. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was very very good. Started with the Scottish egg. Cooked thoroughly served with a very good side of honey mustard. Good start to the meal. Had the holy trinity which consisted of small portions of shepards pie, Guinness stew and chicken pot pie. The Shepard s pie had plenty of flavor and was amazing. The stew had plenty of big pieces of beef and was very pleasing. The chicken pot pie was very good as well, but overshadowed by the other items. Really liked this this place. Will definitely be back and highly recommend read more

We came here on st. Patrick's day and it was a very fun atmosphere! The drinks were great but kind of expensive. The food was good too. I have only been here once and it was on a holiday but the waiters were all quick and kind. read more

O'Connor's Public House - Mint alcoholic drink - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Today I tried something different. The seafood Boxty!!! Absolutely good!!! It had salmon, shrimp, crab cake, muscles and scallops. It was really good. It also was topped with a creamy spinach sauce. The veggies were also cooked perfectly. Nice and crunchy with a little chargrill . I sampled the pies also on my friend's plate. All of the pies were absolutely good . They definitely know how to season the food and the service was good as well. read more

O'Connor's Public House - Seafood boxty with veggies and chicken pot pie, Shepard pie and stew - Irish Pub Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Great Irish bar with some great live music on occasions! Initially, we stumbled on this place as we were walking down the street and could hear the music coming through the windows. We stood around a table we could find and ordered some drinks and an appetizers. Their poutine was awesome and I'm typically quite picky on my poutine. The second time we came here, we made sure to start out here since we knew it was going to be good. This was a second time that there was a 90s cover band in the restaurant playing a variety of different 90s hits. We put in a few requests and they played them for us. This time, we spent about two hours here and it made for a great start to our evening. Keep up the great work O'Connor's! read more