Sat outside. Some street noise but not bad. Friendly and helpful staff. Beer specials daily. their steak sandwich was on special and they cooked it just right (medium rare). I don't usually have fires but my former talked me into having them extra crispy. They coat the fries inspecting and they are excellent. Good food, good service and a good place. Can't beat that eh? read more

For a corner pub, you just can't beat it! Service from the bar, kitchen and the wait staff is a 10/10!!! Food rating for a corner pub is easily an 8+!! read more

Well after not dining here for over 5 years we decided to check out their steak sandwich on a Thursday night. The server Liberty was awesome and friendly the food came out fast and just the way we ordered. The restaurant looks like it has had some major improvements since our last visit and not a fly in site we will be back again. read more

I always enjoy coming out to O'Sullivans for my weekly feast of wings Staff is always friendly and the wings come out steaming hot the atmosphere is nice and chill as well :) read more

Enjoyed a super fun birthday dinner her with friends. The wings are delicious. Excellent value. The staff is friendly and super fun.

Had a great lunch yesterday.. went with a few friends after work for a drink and late lunch .Servers were super fun and fast . Very friendly. I had a cheeseburger and salad and it was amazing :)!. Burger was fantastic! Prices are great . Lots of great specials . Thank you . I'll be back ! read more

The staff are always so friendly, the prices are great albs there's always daily specials that makes going out still an affordable thing to do! we have tried almost everything on the menu and love it all read more

Great special for cheap wingls on Monday they just need more sauce. We came there during covid 19 and they had all the safety measures in place which was nice. read more

great service great food come here all the time with my friends 10/10 reccomend

Honestly, after a bit of an ordeal with a restaurant in the building where I work, I was ready to give up writing reviews all together... until I realized I hadn't reviewed O'Sullivan's yet. This is one that I simply HAD to get out there. Okay, I'll start with the bad news (cause there isn't much of it) - one of the last times I went was on karaoke night, and I'm not a karaoke fan at the best of times, but on this occasion I was barraded by what must have been a series of the worst singers I've ever heard. As a matter of fact, my friend and I actually left much earlier than we wanted to, cause it was getting quite annoying. I'm sure this isn't always the case, but... WOW. Out of the 6 or 7 we heard, only one could passably get on key or carry a tune (and she was our waitress, but more on that later.) The good news is, for all other intents and purposes O'Sullys is one of my favorite bars in Calgary. The food is good (and well priced), they have a great cheap wing night (it's just unfortunate it's on Mondays when I'm usually busy), there's almost always a pool table open for those who are into that sorta thing, the atmosphere is great, the location is convenient, and the service, well... ah, screw it, I'm giving that it's own paragraph. I've only been here a handful of times and all but once we had the same server. The most recent was a girl I genuinely felt bad for as almost my entire group was just ordering water, and on a fairly busy night I can't really fault her for focusing more on the other tables. However, the server I've had all the other times was an absolutely AMAZING young lady named Rebecca. She was not only fast and friendly, but charming, personal and... okay, forgive me for a total man moment here... but GORGEOUS (and not blonde, contrary to what dinah said earlier, lol). On every other night we'd been there, she took an already perfectly fine experience and made it a great one. She really took the time to make us feel welcome, joined in on our conversations briefly with each trip, and even took the time to apologize for the fact that she might be a minute or two late with our next round (which, if she was, we didn't notice) because her turn at karaoke was next. Wouldn't ya know it, the girl could sing, too! If she's any indication of the hiring practices here, I have no doubt they're all great. I will definitely be coming back to O'Sullys many more times... and looking for our usual bubbly, upbeat server as well. It's rare to find a great bar with good food, and such awesome service... but I'll probably steer clear of karaoke night. read more

O'Sullivan's Restaurant & Bar - As seen from McLeod Trail (Chinook Center is basically just to the left of this shot) - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

There is something that continually and regularly draws me back to O'Sullivans Restaurant and Bar at noon. It's a strange thing, as I have many restaurant choices during the day, including going downtown, to a myriad of second rate establishments to eat. So what makes me choose O'Sullivans? Quite frankly, it's the cosy, unpretentious atmosphere, and the exceptional food that appeals to me. There is no fake or fraudulent fusion food here! No pretentious or phoney nouvelle offerings! Just authentic, genuine and wholesome food, prepared in the best home-style cooking manner. Solid, savory, scrumptious, tasty and mouth-watering meals. I suspect that is really why I come back all the time. It reminds me of the spirit and incarnation of the neighbourhood petit bistros of Paris, where I spent many congenial hours over lunch, haggling with my French business colleagues, lubricated with copious amounts of Beaujolais, years ago. And yes, there is a comfortable old world ambiance, with a four sided brick fireplace, dark painted wood wainscoting, and some well-known French art prints and Homesense artwork on the walls. So, while O"Sullivan's does not offer Beaujolais, they do offer a small, but great value for money, selection of wine, by the glass, or the bottle. How can you go wrong, drinking a glass of Fish Hoek (usually described as the "art of simple excellence" - but then I'm biased as a former South African) from the Western Cape, in South Africa? Again, nothing pretentious, nothing outrageous, and no need for a cellar of 2000 vintage bottles! While there is no coquille saint-jacques, no sole grenobloise on the menu, who really cares, when their chicken quesadillas, shepard's pie and chicken pot pies are exceptional. O'Sullivan's market themselves as "genuine food and drink". I believe that they do just that! Go and visit the restaurant and bar. It's the real thing. With a real and genuine owner, constantly checking on the customers, and with real and genuine buxom waitresses making you feel at home. Chaucer would have written about O'Sullivan's in his Canterbury Tales, had he lived in this Century. There are no phony and false smiles greeting you at the front door, no teetering self-conscious juvenile hostesses on 6 inch pumps, practicing to become waitresses at Cowboys, and no need to wait for someone to stupidly lead you to a table. Just open the doors, read the "plats du jour" on the black board, find a table and you are set to experience O'Sullivan's! The restaurant is in a strip mall just north of Chinook Centre. I don't even know if the strip mall has a name. However, it's easy to get to, and there's lots of parking. I highly recommend this neighbourhood restaurant for business or pleasure, particularly if you are not trying to impress anyone! read more

While at the same strip mall as it was 3 years ago. This is a completely different bar. Smaller dark and rectangular but now with a patio. I miss the cozy carpeted feeling from the other iteration of the bar. However the food specials and service at the new location were really good. read more

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I swear that in order to get a waitressing job here you have to be blond and look great in a black mini! O'Sullivan's totally surprised me; I came here with my cousin for lunch one day to an empty normal looking bar and in thirty minutes flat the place was full. HUH??? This is a larger bar too with a row of slot machines in one corner, a quaint fireplace and an area for playing pool. And did I mention that the staff here is blond, pretty and hot ... and really nice. I had the order of fish and chips and my cousin had the skewered shrimp and let me tell you folks I was far from disappointed. My fish platter was overflowing with fries and 3 huge fish filets. They were crispy and tender on the inside and although the tartar sauce could use some lemon zing, I was really satisfied. My cousin's order was well presented as well; a nice skewer of huge jumbo shrimp and a sh** load of fresh potato wedges. We were like is this a bar or a restaurant? Now I could understand the huge lunch crowd in here. And what a prime location, being so near to Chinook, I am sure the employees just pour in here for the food and did I mention the wait staff being hot? The menu is really quite impressive; including a nice selection of steak with different tantalizing add ons. There are also three nights of karaoke here, Monday night cheap wings and Sunday all day happy hour. If I do come back here and I definitely will, it will not be for the beer, nor the sports on the TV screens, nor even the hot wait staff, but the amazing food! read more

From the outside, this place doesn't look like anything special. But from the moment you walk in and are welcomed by a super hot wait staff, until the moment you clean your plate to the last morsel, I'd have to say that O'Sullivan's is one of Calgary's best kept pub secrets. Whether you're into karaoke, slot machines, beautiful servers, beer or amazing food, O'Sullivan's proves to have a little something for everyone. The evening that I went with a friend, it wasn't so busy that we couldn't hear each other speak, but it wasn't so dead that we felt like loners in a bar. The crowd was mixed, composed of students, professionals and elders alike, and the vibe was inviting and laid-back. I'm surprised I hadn't discovered this place until just this week. Now that I have however, frequent visits will most definitely be finding their way onto my 'To Do' list. read more

Love the service , staff is amazing and love the Karoke Friday, Saturday & Sunday always a fun time ... and great food too

Located in a small strip mall, across the street from the north end of the chinook mall. Easy to get to. My wife and I went for the .19 cent wings and $5.95 beer. After reviewing the menu, we decided to order wings as an appy and ordered an entree for supper. My wife ordered the fish and chips, while I ordered the shrimp and chips. Both meals exceeded our expectations. If fact we went back the next night for fish and chips. Our server was very friendly and prompt. Nice atmosphere This will be one of our to go places read more

Was searching for take out fish and chips - gross. Dripping in grease, more batter than fish, bland.... I had read positive reviews elsewhere about their F&C but our meal literally had grease dripping from the fish. Waitress looked like she rolled out of bed - not very appealing/professional for any serving business. Oh well - it's definitely not my kind of place - but it is for other's, seemed to be kind of busy. My review is purely on the food quality - who knows - maybe it's better for other items like beer? I won't be back. read more

O'Sullivans! I used to work here as a dishwasher. Waitresses are all hot! Food is ok. Nothing special. Usually have daily drink specials or food specials. Washrooms are ridicious! Guys bathroom has one stall and a urinal, but the door to stall opens right into anyone standing at the urinal. Good luck. Whoever designed the guys washroom = FAIL. Karoake is 3-4 nights a week. Usually loud and good for a laugh. read more

The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. I had the beef dip and it was the best beef dip I had ever tasted. The bun tasted as if it was fresh from the bakery and the beef was heavenly. read more

I had a friend who lived right by this bar, so there were a few times where this was our watering hole for the night. It's an interesting bar, especially when you consider its locale: right by Chinook mall. It's a pretty Southerly bar, and yet it sees a decent amount of foot traffic. On friday nights they have cheap pitchers and Karaoke, which no doubt contributes to their varied clientele. Guys in for a night of pool, girls pre-drinking in all their club finery, and of course the karaoke stars. The karaoke part is perhaps the most interesting, as the bar is broken into almost two sections. If you sit near the back, as long as there is no atrocious caterwauling you can barely tell that there is karaoke at all! The food here is pretty decent for pub grub, though not much different from the norm. Wings, Nachos and ribs are all common sights on the menu... Overall, O'Sullivans is a solid neighborhood pub and sports bar, with some hilarious additions and good drink specials. It's a good place for a decent night in. read more

Great service, people and comfort food. Osullivans has now been added to our work lunch rotation

This restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere with great food and service. The 9cent wing night is an amazing deal and the electric honey was a hit! Natalie was a very attentive and quick server as well. read more

Great service and food was delicious. Great value especially wing and steak night promo's

I haven't tried the food here, but I went last night (on a Friday) and it was karaoke night, such a fun time. I was trying to find a song I wanted to sing and one of the waitresses were very helpful in helping me look. Unfortunately I couldn't find the song. But I sang another song and played some pool. Another waitress kept coming around with shots which was convenient as well. Great atmosphere! I definitely want to go here again! :) read more

Was not impressed at all with this place. The decor was pretty sad inside so we chose to sit on the patio. That was a mistake as it is beside a busy road on a hill where every one with loud trucks like to blast up and make as much noise as possible. Then you add in the smokers on the other side of the railing for just a little more ambiance... As for the food the burger looked like it came from the a frozen food section at superstore and the fish and chips were not any better. The only thing that was somewhat decent was the reuben sandwich. Even with the groupon ($15 gets you $30 worth of food) it wasn't worth it. I feel for the new server there that was doing a good job as she likely won't be making many tips based on the poor quality of food. read more

Have been here about 3-4 times and wondered why I never saw the same servers, on my last visit I overheard a couple of employees chatting about how they don't get paid on time and/or when they do get paid quite often the cheque's bounce so that wasn't a mystery anymore (and unprofessional on all levels!). There seems to be a mix of ok clientele and sketch cases. Last visit there were only 2 beers on tap (looked like they had taps for 5-6??), staff seemed unhappy, bartender didn't have money to pay a VLT player their winnings, clientele all talked about how they were broke, had DUI's, had the cops called on them etc...not a place that lifts your mood, wont be back. Oh, haven't tried the food so guess I can't comment on that. read more

Wonderful neighbourhood bar! Friendly staff and great food and drinks. Decently priced too! The layout is kind of awkward and tight but the fun and vibrant atmosphere makes up for it. read more

One of the best places to get wings in the city for cheap. They have 3 separate wing nights so plenty of options to try it out. Also I love the fact that their wings are not breaded (for all you Keto diet fans out there)! read more

The staff here are excellent. I am a regular and always enjoy speaking with the servers and the casual atmosphere. What I do not like is the manager. That guy is incredibly rude! He is an ass to the servers and does not seem like someone who has ever actually worked in the service industry but bought a pub with his parents money. I previously gave this pub 5 stars because of the amazing staff but lowered my review because the owner is such a tool. I can't believe he gets away with treating his employees so poorly. I do enjoy coming here on Sunday's because the manager is not working. He is belittling to his employees and keeps speaking down to them like they do not know how to do their job. Besides that giant turd this pub is great. Good food and good service. Just ignore the manager. He should learn to respect people. Tip your servers here because the owner is just an asshole. read more

what a great place amazing staft! friday 3- 6 / happy hour!! with $4 wine (white and red )also ,10 cent wings and meatballs on special !! the new draught beer selection accomodates any ones particular beer preference .... guiness , shocktop , wildrose wraspberry ale , coors banquet and alexanderkieths ipa ! also the new place is so trendy and clean super service my server was on the ball always right there before my drink was empty. Diferent drink specials daily and a steak special on thursdays. I would deffinetly return just to for the service alone . read more

Oooh no. O'Sullivans on karaoke night... The singing. Make it stop. Hahaha! Bring ear plugs because its really loud and theres only the occassional good singer! The food here is pretty darn good, but the drinks are absolutely DISGUSTING and they're quite expensive! But you do get drunk off them. So you just drink them fast until they start to taste better! The lady who calls up the next singer is quite funny and on halloween had a whole discussion about how the skeleton was touching his groin. LOL. read more

Doesn't matter if you're looking for lunch, dinner, watching sports, playing pool, playing the VLT's or singing Karaoke... O'Sullivan's has it all! The layout is perfect if you want to play pool and not take part in the Karaoke, you can do that as the pool section is lower and further to the back, the Karaoke fans - can get up close and entertain and be entertained! Not much of a dance area - but it definitely gets used! Staff is friendly and awesome, Food is more like a restaurant than a pub, Specials every day and night. Rewards program to take advantage of too! One of the few pubs around that offer blender drinks WITH fruit - yum! Fun and Friendly atmosphere all around! read more

We obviously hadn't been to O'Sullivans in a long time because it's so much smaller than I recall. The food was still A+ like I remembered it, and I swear they have the best, and least expensive wings in town.. 10¢/wings, and your choice of 18 flavours. Also, the appies and entrees were reasonably priced, and what a bonus to be served by a waitress who was friendly, attentive, and swift, with an amazing memory! It was a perfect evening out, and I recommend for everyone to give this place a try. read more

This is a poor excuse of a pub the waitresses were rude and unprofessional and made us wait for 2 hours for a table for kareeoke while someone had a reservation whole empty seats were open paying customers were told that they had to wait for the resort that was an hour late and as paying customers had us corralled into a hallway and we're very rude and uncordial I will never come back to this place it's a joke and feels like a shoebox boo urns read more

The first few times I went to O'Sullivans, I didn't mind it. However when I recently went, it was awful! My friend and I sat at a table and waited for service for over 15 minutes before someone finally came over (not like it was busy or anything at all) She took out drink orders and after waiting for them for another 10 minutes, she brought them to us and then walked away before we could order any food. After waiting several minutes for her to return to take our food orders, we finished our drinks and left... Because she never came back to our table! Talk about terrible service... I won't be going back. read more

This is the second time I've been here. Waited ten minutes for service and we were the only table in here. Grabbed our drinks right away then wondered off, came back and grabbed our food order. Forgot mine but remembered my boyfriends order even though we ordered at the same time. I had to find her to ask if my food was up and she told me she didn't order it. Why? What? The $5 burger was horrible but I guess you get what you paid for. Just shocked that someone actually forgot my order. With us being the only ones here? read more

Actually appalled with the service from our waitress. Went in for wing Wednesdays. It wasn't too busy, and our waitress had our table and one other table. We waited over 10 minutes for our first drinks, waited almost 15 for refills each time. When our wings finally came out, she had no idea which ones were which, so she stuck her face in each dish to smell them. I asked for my wings to be remade, and was told that other orders would be coming out first, and I would be 'waiting a long time'. When I explained that putting her face into my food was unsanitary, and that's why I would like them remade, she told me it didn't matter because she washed her hands 'like twice an hour'. I doubt I'll ever be back. read more

When you live in the area you want to find a good neighbourhood pub to drop into after a hard day's work - I'm sorry but this isn't it. Pricing on beer isn't consistent - what they charge for a domestic bottle at regular price is too high. The staff try hard and for the most part are friendly (except for the manager/owner) but it seems they turn over quite often - what does that tell you about the environment? In my humble opinion as a customer it was a better place in the old location in so many ways. I think the owner has to tend bar at times not because he wants to, but because he has to. Sadly there aren't many visits to O'Sullivans for me - there are other better choices not far away - and that's sad because at one time, it was the place to go. read more

pretty sure all these reviews were written by people who work there. I live near by and have given this place several chances and visited many many times just for the convenience if you like good service this is NOT the place to go. I've waited 20 min for a simple hello from someone multiple times. the clientele needs to be shown how to wash themselves and the food is slightly below average which im ok with if a salad wasnt $15 bucks. drink specials on their website are false advertising because they havent been honored for me when i asked. been served with dirty cutlery often and dear lord make the karaoke STOP! or at least get a sound system that doesnt sound like the speakers were blown, stripped and salvaged out of a 92 taurus read more

DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS U WANT DIRTY FOOD AND DIRTY PEOPLE. i cannot stress enough. probably the most drug filled bar I've seen in Calgary yet. I used to come here every Wednesday and friday for wings but had to stop after quite a few instances turned me off, I mean reallly turned me off. there was the one night I believe it was a Friday where I overheard the girls talking about how high on drugs the kitchen guy was and laughing about it, that was almost enough for me to make me walk away but the $.10 wings made me want to stay. but not only that was there was a few more incidents where The neighbourhood homeless people would come in and one time I walked in and they were cleaning their feet in the sink doing deugs in there and I told the staff member and they said they would check up on it and I watched them and they never even went to go check to see if the bathroom is clean so after a few more incidences not to mention the hundreds of times I've seen the owner standby sipping on his wine while his girls he decided not to help while they were getting slammed and instead ordered them around asking why they hadn't delivered a drink that had been sitting there 1 second. the day that really drew me away is when the owner I believe he said his name is Kevin was yapping to me and I had to go excuse myself to go to the bathroom because there was a white powdered streaming from his nose and I felt so uncomfortable I didn't want to be talking to somebody who could run an establishment after doing so many drugs while trying to run a business but it does make a lot of sense of why he treats the girls that the way that he does (drugs) and why there's such a high turnover there it's an awful place to be as a costumer and to work at by the way i've seen him treat them. the price of the food is good but the quality from what I've seen in the kitchen (people standing on the counters with their shoes on, watching movies while cooking) and from what I've heard from the kitchen window. not good & awful place zero stars for osullivans. never going to return needless to say. great staff, terrible owner. it's a shame the girls don't last longer than he does there. read more