O'Hara's Public House is warm and inviting--it feels like you're sitting in a friend's home. The fish and chips were absolutely top-notch: thick, flaky, and incredibly meaty. I honestly haven't had fish that good in 30 years! The last time was on Prince Edward Island, where the fish came straight in from the docks out back. This brought back those same memories. Definitely a meal worth talking about! read more

Wish I could leave zero stars, but our waitress ended up being extremely nice. Walked in looking for a table of 4. They told us 20-30 minutes which wasn't a problem. Now mind you there were a lot of empty tables with "reserved" on them at that point. Fast forward an hour later, because we didn't get a txt from them, we went in to see what the story was. They proceeded to tell us it would be another 30 minutes. Also the seats that had "reserved" on them were still empty! They said they would take care of us, and walked us over to the bar side, and told us we would have to stand at the counter to eat! I was fuming. The other three from my party walked out, while i proceeded to tell the manager this was extremely poor service! All he could say was they were busy. I pointed out the empty tables that were empty when we first walked in an hour ago and are still empty! They finally gave us one of those tables. We were out in an hour and guess what ...... there were still empty tables with "reserved" on them! Would NOT recommend this place to anyone! My suggestion is to go someplace else!! Like I said, our waitress was extremely nice and couldn't apologize enough. read more

Once again eleven of our ROMEO went here for lunch. We had seven orders of fish and chips, 1 order of Bangers and Mash, 2 Rueben sandwiches and 1 Shepherd Pie. Food was great, service excellent, and as always it turns out to be our favorite spot for Fish & Chips. I had the Bangers and Mash...first time I've ever had it. (I never order anything but the Fish & Chips) and it was as good as the Fish & Chips. Great sausage and sauteed onions/gravy. I also ordered a side of stone ground mustard (which two of my friends recommended) and it really hit the spot. Will definitely order it again. The Shepherd's pie was said to be excellent! Great place. read more

O'Hara's Public House - Bangers & Mash - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

I like their food. It was a menu of German recipes. The portions were good, the ambiance was nice, booths, tables and a bar. The service has always been good. If you like German food, you would like this place. read more

My wife and I went here last Thursday for dinner and split the fish and chips. We ordered the pretzel and beer cheese for an appetizer. Still the best fish and chips I've had in Columbia. The beer, cheese and pretzel were also outstanding. One of my top restaurants in the Columbia area. read more

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Spotted this pub as we drove by, coming into town for a stop over on our way to Norfolk, Va. fortunately it was within walking distance from our hotel. Such a cute area with boutiques, bakery/coffee shops and restaurants. I was excited for, craving and hoping for fish and chips and they did not disappoint! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Beautiful pictures of Ireland's landscape in the dinning area adjacent to the bar room. Great cocktail, wine and beer menu. We had EXCELLENT meals...pot roast and fish and chips! I enjoyed ( never had one before ) an Irish martini. read more

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Food was great. The Rubin nachos are delicious. Service is great and weekend enjoy is awesome.

Walked in and were not greeted or sat, so we decided to grab a seat at the bar. I had the fish and chips and my wife had the pub burger. The burger was perfectly cooked and the fish and chips were good. The bartender was very nice and took care of us. The place has pub vibes, dimly lit, and a lot of TVs. Plenty of brews on tap, love that they had a variety of sports on (most importantly MLB). They also had live music which usually would be a plus but, I couldn't hear myself think never mind what the bar tender was saying or anyone else for that matter. Might be back, not sure... read more

O'Hara's Public House - Fish and chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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We have been to O'Hara's many times and understand that it can be very busy, especially on a weekend night. However, we do not agree with their policy of not leaving ANY open tables available for walk in diners. We went in on a Saturday evening and were asked to relocate multiple times due to the tables being "reserved" , even though the tables were NOT marked as being reserved. The manager finally admits that our only option was the actual dining room and we would have to be added to the queue and wait on a table. Bad customer service, and an even worse reservation policy. Please update your reservation policy to allow seating for walk in diners. read more

We had dinner before the concert. Fish and chips were spot on, and the Rachel was so good for turkey lovers. We also had fried pickles light breaded excellent. Two margaritas and we were on our way. Service was great with our limited time we had. read more

Came here for a business lunch and I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. We were seated in the snug area which is private area for small groups I would say up to 8 people. It was very nice and there is a service light that you can turn on if it gets busy. We were there right before busy lunch hour and the service was top tier! I had the fish and chips....and when I say this was the best fish and chips I've ever had I'm NOT lying!!!! The fries were thick cut and cooked to perfection and salted...but not too much just right. The fish was haddock and they were not skimpy with the portion like you get at other places. Again the fish was cooked to perfection, well seasoned and very crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. They definitely know what they are doing here and whenever I get to come back to town, this is definitely on my list to come back to. There are so many different items that I wanted to try since so many were recommended. So run don't walk to this restaurant you will not be disappointed! read more

O'Hara's Public House - Fish and Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Only reason I didn't do 5 stars is because we sat for a little while before anyone came over to the table, but after the waitress did stop.....it was amazing from there! Service was fantastic, the waitress was very attentive and had some good conversation. The food was some of the best we have had in quite awhile!!!! Started with the BEST appetizer ever, Irish nachos, which were homemade potato chips with crazy good corned beef mixed thru out and lots of cheese!!!! I got the king cut of prime rib and mashed potatoes, again great flavor cooked to perfection. My wife got the Shepard's pie which was soooo flavorful....im ordering next time!! Can't wait to go back! read more

O'Hara's Public House - Prime rib - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

My wife and I visited this downtown Lexington restaurant last evening and were both happy with our selections. My wife had the shepherds pie and I tried the fish selection. We also enjoyed the chicken wings and pretzels for starters which were both excellent. The only thing preventing a perfect rating was the temp of my wife's entree. It was barely warm and we needed to send it back to heat it to a proper temp. We will try this place another time... read more

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We dine at O'Hara's about once a week. The food, service, and casual atmosphere is excellent.

Downtown Lexington now has several great spots to visit including this one. Fish and chips were the best I've had in a while for lunch. Place was packed incredible difficult to find parking during certain times of the day. But it's worth the effort just be prepared when arriving here. read more

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Two words...unexpectedly phenomenal. Why would I say that? I ordered the shrimp and grits at an Irish pub . In no way did I expect them to be that good. The grits were cooked right, the sauce was amazing, shrimp well seasoned and the sausage (cooked with guiness) was actually the start of the show. I can't recommend this dish enough. Only knock was that the tap lines may not be clean as my draft beer tasted a little off. read more

Nice breakfast spot, the coffee is decent and the pastries are awesome. I got the breakfast hash and it was great read more

O'Hara's Public House - Cappuccino - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Get the fish and pub chips. It comes with house made tartar sauce. Best fish n chips in the area.

Pittsburgh Steelers fans...here's your spot! You can count on the game bing on. Not a football fan? No worries, they have live music on the pub side, plus a dining room side for those who want a little less action. (We chose the pub side bc of the Irish band- we could still talk yet enjoy the music). Food was fantastic, and surprisingly not too heavy. I had the salad with steak, which was cooked perfectly, with crisp greens and home dressing. Everything we ordered was fantastic, but the Shepards Pie stole the show. Our server was attentive and knew the menu. The only thing I would change is adding a beer list with the menu or a QR code; our server was very good about knowing the list but it was a little more than I could remember. Overall, this is a very jolly place on Main Street, which was decorated charmingly for Christmas. You should go! read more

Discovered this gem on Columbia Foodies FB page. It was worth the drive from Aiken. Very nice atmosphere, nice first impression. I ordered their Reuben and my partner had the Bird in the Hand (chicken sandwich w/bacon). Sandwiches came with a side, we ordered the fries. The sandwiches were both absolutely delicious! Small issue with my fries (not hot) but when I requested replacement they could not have been more accommodating. Our server was friendly and very efficient. We ate in the dining room but there is also the pub and porch with additional seating. Parking is very limited in front of building as it is on Main St but there is a parking lot in the back of the building. We are looking forward to returning to O'Hara's to try other items on their menu (especially the fish and chips). Highly recommend if you are anywhere near Lexington, SC. read more

Fabulous food and service by Kayla. Yes they have an extensive wine beer and drink menu and its quality. Irish music playing, gorgeous ambience, really the best dining experience I have had since moving here a week ago. I love this place. Every thing is fresh and presentation is everything. And it's a sports bar too but a cut above. Yes, it's perfection. And should you save room they have decadent cheesecakes. It doesn't get better than that. read more

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Went to dinner with friends here the other night. I ordered a Reuben sandwich. I was unbelievably disappointed when I went to take a bite and realized that it was diced chunks of pastrami, instead of the thinly sliced meat that the menu indicated. There was very little sauerkraut and almost no dressing on it. I was very disappointed and didn't think to even ask the waitress because I just assumed that's the way they serve them. My friends ordered burgers and they said they were OK. Without out on their back deck, which was nice and our server was very sweet. I probably should have questioned the sandwich, but just thought maybe that's the way they did it there. If I go back, I certainly won't order that sandwich. read more

This does give you Irish vibes for sure; however, for me, it was way too loud, and I could not even go into the building. The floor and building do echo a lot, and that does make it louder. I would be interested to try when it's not super loud and you can talk to your table without having to shout or just text them. read more

What was I thinking when I agreed to eat at Ohara's? I stopped going to Ohara's because I rarely got my food hot. Haven't been there for years. I ordered fish and chips and asked the server to make it come out hot. He said absolutely. I seen an order sitting on the pass for 5 to 10 minutes every time the kitchen door opened. Sure enough it was delivered to me cold and soggy. They do have good whiskey and cold beer. They seem to get that right. read more

I have been to O'Hara's Public House 3 times for dinner. The fish and chips and their burgers are very good. I plan on having a rueben on another trip. They also have a nice Irish band playing in the bar side of the restaurant. read more

On several occasions, my wife and I had their corned beef Reuben, excellent each time EXCEPT for our last visit over a month ago. We came for a late lunch (after 2:30) and ordered the Reuben sandwich...should have sent it back! The corned beef on the sandwich was full of fatty ends and gristle! Practically inedible! Not the usual quality we were used to getting! Beware if you're considering going for a late lunch! read more

Actually we ate at the cafe and really enjoyed the atmosphere that was bright and the food that was light. We had a great server who was very friendly and patient with us. We were so caught up in talking, it took us a while to figure out our orders. The sandwiches were delicious and just what we needed. read more

Madelyn was an excellent server. She corrected any issue that came up. The food and drink was excellent, the banger and mash, and the shepherd's pie lit up our tongue with joy. We did have a concern with the salty fish and chips taste but it was corrected quickly. The general manager did and excellent job checking on the concerns. read more

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I came to solo to get a beer and eat at the bar. I got the last seat at 630 Wednesday. It's louder than any bar I've sat at that wasn't late night. The bar tenders hustled but never said a word of chat to me. Only thing was -Want another beer. The Corned beef/cabbage was a big portion and quick enough served. There was no question of if I needed any thing - or is it all ok. The food was ok -a bit bland-but not really as spicy or distinctive as I've had. The back porch was more a restaurant level. It needs more pub type booths and less college type long bar tables with yelling herds. I thought weekday may be a bit calmer. But that's what's there. It's a bar with bar food. read more

This was our third visit this afternoon. They open at 4PM. My spouse had the Turkey Ruben with PUB Chip and I opted for the Shepards Pie. I wish people reheating pre-made meals from the refrigerator would use a thermometer to test the center of the dish. My Shepards Pie had a cold center. The rest was fine and tasty. Layla, our server, was very attentive. read more

The food is great and staff is very friendly. I also feel like they did a great job giving it that Irish pub feel, so the ambiance gets the nod too. If you're a fish and chips fan don't even think twice, get it. Bangers & mash portion size leaves a bit to be desired though. All in all as a proud Irishman this place does it pretty well. Only knock is we've had some pretty crazy wait times once seated. Just make sure you're not in a hurry to get to something after the meal & you'll be good. read more

Good food, prompt service in a nice atmosphere. We also ordered a few cocktails which were very tasty.

I love love love this place. I love the food, the atmosphere, servers are friendly and it's just one of our go to's. Highly recommend

Huge disappointment. Quality has gone wayyyyy down from our last visit. My daughter got the corned beef and cabbage-meat had a ton of fat and the cabbage and potatoes were hard and undercooked, carrots were way overdone. My husband got the Irish Dip and it was really light on the meat and the fries were soggy and tasted like cinnamon. Waitress could have cared less. Sad that a once reliably good restaurant has tanked so hard. read more

Went in for a Saturday afternoon quick bite and this really hit the spot. Got the Irish Nachos that were actually one of my favorite new apps I've had recently. I have been craving these since I've got them and need to stop in again. This is a great spot for a casual mid afternoon bite and beer. I'll have to stop in for dinner sometime! read more

O'Hara's Public House - Irish Nachos - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Great roast and potatoes, the pint of plain was excellent. Going back soon.Guinnes was fabulous. read more

O'Hara's Public House - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Everyone seems to love O'Hara's Public House (OPH); we'll jump on that train as well. Atmosphere? Well, we like the subtle Pittsburgh influences in decor and menu, and the traditional Irish pub vibe. The burgers we ordered took about 30 minutes to arrive. I'm not complaining. The restaurant was quite busy on Labor Day, and we enjoyed the ambience of the crowd. I ordered the Wimsley burger medium rare, and my wife ordered a Benny medium well. O'Hara's uses a three meat blend for their burgers; this combination makes a tasty burger, though on this occasion both of our buggers we're a tad overcooked. For my side I ordered vegetables--sautéed zucchini and onions. They were seasoned well and maintained just the right crunch. My wife's sweet potato fries were--well--sweet, but kind of soft. We were very pleased with our server, and all in all we left quite satisfied. For ambiance, value, and quality OPH is a solid 4.5! read more

O'Hara's Public House - Benny burger with sweet potato fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Got there at 1:30 took a half hour for somebody to even take an order. Once order was taken three other tables got food that walked in after me waitress kept giving me some bullshit. She's working on it after another half hour. So as I got up and started walking out, she gave me some sob story about my food. I told her I was just gonna leave and give a bad review. She told me to F off. read more

I came here to eat on a "girl's night" with my friends. It was our second outing here and it was nothing short of wonderful! They always have an infamous local band called "Tokyo Joe" playing on Wednesdays and we have been lucky enough to watch Tokyo Joe play each time we've come. Our server was a nice young man who we've had before. He always takes good care of our table. I believe his name is Noah. This time, we all sat outside and right next to the band. So, our nice dinner quickly turned into a fun party! I decided to try something new, so I ordered the corned beef and cabbage. Our meals were delivered in a fairly timely manner, considering it was such a busy night. As soon as I tasted the corned beef, I was in heaven! My tastebuds were pleasantly impressed with with every bite. The cabbage and carrots were okay, but the corned beef clearly stole the show. By the time we finished our meals, we hung out for a bit longer and sang every song with Tokyo Joe that we could, drinking and carrying on a good time. The restaurant, in general, is always clean and very well maintained. I didn't get to speak to the owner this time go round, but he is also a very pleasant and friendly person himself. You can tell he truly cares about his patrons and customers, a great business owner indeed! I just love this place! read more

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Arrived later on a Sunday and wanted to sit outside like we did on our last visit. Hostess at the front told us to go out to the hostess outside. So we did. Hostess outside said she couldn't serve us because one of the waitresses was MIA missing in action. She went inside to see if she could find her. Nope she could not find her and we should eat inside. We go inside and the hostess inside cleaned a booth for us and we sat down. Josh served us and he was a nice waiter. No issues with Josh. We had an unsweet tea, 2 pints of Guinness and the fried pickles to start. Absolutely delicious. We kept seeing the fish and chips coming out and looked fab. Even though we weren't sure again we found ourselves ordering it. So 2 fish and chips. Unfortunately it wasn't great. Nice bit of fish but batter was like a 70s carpet that had been squished down by everyone walking on it. It wasn't great to be honest, a real disappointment. If we go again I think we will try something else. read more

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