On three days notice, over the Christmas holiday, these great Irish folk put on a great afternoon super for our grieving family. They served almost 100 guest with great food and drink on a short budget in a perfect atmosphere. Perfect place, perfect people for great events. THANK YOU, KEIRA and RAMBLING HOUSE. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for 5 years and Rambling house has always been my go-to place for dinner or drinks. The bartenders are always friendly and they all know how to pour a perfect Guinness. The food is always great. The only time the service suffers is when they have a private party going on in the back room. I notice that in those cases the service in the main dining room suffers. The prices are a little steep for certain menu items. For example my favorite thing to get there is the Chopped Salad with Grilled chicken. They charge extra for the chicken which makes the salad $15 which I think is a little ridiculous especially compared to other items that are around the same price... a salad should not cost the same as a dish that needs to be cooked and seasoned. with that being said Rambling House is a great spot. Go on Thursdays for trivia! Brunch is a GREAT value too. read more

this was the worst place to go to for drinks first off the manager with glasses has no type of experience with making drinks all of me and my friends drinks were frozen drinks and it tasted just like water down liquor and they made us pay the worst place ive ever been for a night out and it was my birthday never again they need more experience im making drinks because this place is not it worst everrrr read more

Rambling House is definitely a great restaurant for families and friends. The staff is nice, the atmosphere is great. Love the food. I take my 2 year old here all the time and she loves it. I definitely recommend this bar & restaurant to everyone. read more

A Woodlawn staple! Happy to see them back in action since having to close the past couple of months. This has been our go to place for many many years. Lovely family owned business, great staff, food and cocktails! We have really been enjoying the frozen Irish coffees read more

The Rambling House is a wonderful land of happiness. The staff, especially Tony, George, Sharon, Eoin, and Cat; are wonderful and always helpful in finding the right meal and drink for you. Whether it be a Sunday Brunch, dinner, or late-night snack, the food is always the tops in the neighborhood. Come to Rambling, you'll have a great time! read more

Wide variety of beer which is huge for me. Very friendly and assertive staff. Food is mediocre. Pretty decent music. Reccomended for a casual night with friends. read more

For my 100th review, I will write out abut one of my favorite places in all of New York City. The Rambling House is about as close to heaven that one can get to- with the actual heaven being an Irish public house, like this one, and a Jewish deli next door. What makes this place is, well everything. It is a spacious restaurant filled with regulars, old timers, bar tenders and patrons off the boat from Ireland, college kids and young adults from all over the states, and even during the days and early evenings, young families with kids, and everyone is there for a brief blissful period of high spirits and frosty pints. The restaurant is huge with the bar occupying most of the space in the central hall, with a side wing for extra dinning space and for evening concerts. It is well decorated with fine wood, rounded arches- giving the old world feel, but there are plenty of tvs available to watch the big game. The food is your standard gastropub fare with some pretty scrumptious fish and chips and mighty wings. My favorite menu item is something I never order but can always smell- the dumplings. These notorious little guys smell like straight farts. Hard to not waft the smell, but it gives you plenty of cover for when your body starts to react to the consumption of several beers. Speaking of beers, well they are awesome. The semi-surely bartenders, most from Ireland, will be happy to serve you up a nice pint of the typical pub basics, and then chat and make a wisecrack about something or another. The bar also does a buyback if you have been there enough and if you are regular. My buddy lives up the street and got like 4 beers free once while we were there. Finally what puts this place over the top is the music. Every night there is a live act that will take your ears and semi-sober self off on a melodic journey to another world. Like any bar, the big acts are on Friday and Saturdays, but my favorite by far is the Sunday Sessions. Its a house band with a main guitar, a keyboard, fiddle and a whole host of other instruments that play Irish diddies, popular drinking songs, and some offbeat tunes starting around 7 or so. Once they get into their set, with the lights dimmed, faces ruddy and bright, and the beer flowing like the mighty Hudson, for a brief moment all is right right in the world and time is suspended. Stepping foot in the Rambling House, you will think that you have died and gone to heaven. For in heaven angels don't play the harp; they play the Irish fiddle. read more

We will skip the food in the future. You should too. At a recent lunch my fiance and I both had steak dishes (steak sandwich, steak and chicken fajitas). The meat was fatty, tough and tasteless, in both entrees. Neither of us finished our meals. We are plate cleaners, so it was that bad. Really disappointed in Rambling. Will still come here for beers and music, but grab a slice of pizza across the street first. read more

Had an event in their private room, and it was great. The staff could not have been more accommodating and attentive. The food was delicious and plentiful. (The chopped salad was phenomenal!) Prices were extremely reasonable. Would absolutely recommend for a private event! read more

If you are looking for a place where you can safely and without judgement get completely blacked out and make a fool of yourself without any prejudice and without waking up the next day bankrupt from your tab--RAMBLING HOUSE IS YOUR CALLING. I lOVE this bar, it is always a great time... Live music, dancing, and tons of Irish people... This bar is a circus, smoking at all times (even though last I checked its illegal), dancing on stage, dancing on chairs, dancing whereveer there is room to dance--its just very unique and VERY FUN. Even if you go just to chill, there are booths as mentioned with tables for an intimate setting, the bartenders are all very nice--and once you show up more than once they always remember you! Great customer service! read more

The bartenders are ridiculously rude as i was getting a drink he was questioning everything i got and not just one of them it was all of them read more

Let me be up front - I'm giving this place 2 stars for purely spiteful reasons. Rambling House has been a go-to bar for myself and my friends since our post-21 days began (and a few of our pre-21 ones, too). Usually, the drinks are cheap, strong, and I am guaranteed to be intoxicated for under $30. There's live music on the weekends, which isn't always great but is super fun anyway. The place is normally pretty packed, the crowd is interesting to say the least, and I've spent a lot of memorable nights there hanging out until last call...as well as a few I can't remember too well. SOOO when one of my college friends came to visit for the weekend, I figured Rambling would be a great place to take him for a fun evening that didn't involve too much traveling or heavy bar tabs. Unfortunately, that is not what happened. For the first time EVER, Rambling was slow - we figured it might be because we got there kind of early, but by 1:30 the place was still pretty dead. This I can't blame on the bar (it is winter after all, the season for staying in, drinking hot toddies, and avoiding any and all weather conditions). What I can blame, though, is the awful feedback during the band performances. Even that I can excuse. What I certainly CANNOT is the fact that I had NINE drinks in a two hour period and was SOBER. And four of those drinks were shots! Three of the remaining were LITs!! This is unheard of! My vodka-soda tasted more like water than anything else, which leads me to wonder what exactly was getting put into my drinks, because it sure as hell wasn't liquor. In summation, I was slightly mortified to have spoken so well of the place to my friend and then have a sub-par experience. I have a few friends coming to visit soon and was planning on taking them to Rambling, but after this weekend's fiasco I'm starting to wonder if I should explore one of the many other pubs of Woodlawn. Who am I kidding? Of course I'll be back. But my LIT better be heavy on the LI and weak on the T. read more

I've been coming to this place for years..... I've got to know the bartender and made friends with some of them... I stop coming for a bit and tonight was a random night out and a first time back in a while... (2months). The bartender I got was a total snob and B@&$@. She charged my card 4x's of course my bank is gonna denied multiple transaction in one location... When I asked for my declined receipts she was rude about it and said she wasn't going to dig in the garbage for it... First of all you are supposed to show your client the receipt what ever the machine gives you!!! Long story short when I called the bank they showed all 4 transactions!!!!!! I was being charged 4x's the same amount!!! When I explained the bill was paid with another card that they can see they then reversed my charges... But just be aware of what goes on when you give them your credit card!!!!!! read more

Great atmosphere awesome Ireland like feeling ... Foods your typical bar food! But chicken nachos are great

One of the few places I would go in the bronx for a fantastic drinking experience. Im guyanese and to get the kind of reaction at this bar that I get is amazing the regulars are so cool and the bartenders are amazing the beer battered wings and fries are to die for. They play the games have live music and even if your a wresting fan they play raw or smackdown depending on the night. The place is really big and they have a dining area if you come during the day for lunch or dinner. So to all my yelpers I recommend this place its nice and clean and they dont discriminate the workers are so nice. So please come and take a drink at the coolest irish pub read more

The Rambling House is simply the finest, best managed pub in the North Bronx and South Westchester. It is a family run business that actually talks and interacts with their customers. Every facet of this operation, the bar, the menu and the entertainment is excellent. It is no 'fluke' how they have molded and cultivated a great following of loyal, repeat customers. I was there the day they opened and the place still has the same warm, welcoming look and feel today. I would and do recommend this pub to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Continued good luck to the Carty family on this great business. gk read more

Love coming to this place on most occasions....but today the food and beverages lacked care and effort. Chicken came out without the cheese that i requested and the red onion that was served with my friends burger sitting across from me some how became unavailable to me. When I asked why - the waiter replied they are short on the shipment....ugh, what??? Even the beverages lacked the appropriate amount of ice and just lacked taste..you need quickly ..new chef needed, new male kid waiter new supervisor needed for overall operating. read more

My girlfriends and I love this place! We used to go to another neighborhood place but boy are we happy we stopped going there! Sharon and Laura are the best bartenders in town. We come in after bingo for a nightcap and end up staying for ages. Sharon's espresso Martinis are out of this world! I can't wait to. bring my whole family Here over the holidays to meet them. They're like my daughters I neva had read more

Wish we lived closer as this was a great experience! Strangely though, we had no alcohol, just food: mozzarella sticks, artichoke feta dip, Rambler Man salad, Bronx Bomber, Guinness Burger, sweet potato fries, chipotle chicken wrap, curry dish, Irish coffee. There wasn't much on the menu for vegetarians, though. Most everything was good except the chicken wrap - we could have done without. Portions were generous. Efficient service, fun atmosphere, lots of TVs. Clean, and not dimly lit. read more

Cold apps! jalepeno poopers were cold in center and well drinks and no booze in them... you're no Rory's for sure! Won't be back

I have read previous reviews of this establishment and they were mixed reviews. Some were good and some were bad. Since I was hungry and visiting one of my friends in the neighborhood, I wanted to give this place a try. Also I am the type of person that loves food that is plentiful and reasonably priced especially Irish food. I never thought I would be that person to write the type of review that I am currently writing but I have to tell the truth and be honest of my experience in this establishment so that others don't go through what I went through. I understand how restaurants in the service industry operate, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. I also know the historical and cultural background associated with the neighborhood of Woodlawn. However, what my friend and I had experienced this past Friday was unbelievable. My friend and I came here this past Friday and service was beyond horrible. No server to sit us at a table, no waitress, no service AT ALL. We came in at 10pm and were sitting at a table waiting for some type of service for literally 22 minutes! The place was not even packed so why did no one attend to us? I tried to have patience but I just could not bare it. There was a group of 4 males caucasians who might have been of Irish ethnicity sitting across from us and their waitress came around like 3 times. She saw us sitting there and did not even bother to ask if we were being served. NOTHING. She tried not to look at us. We were ignored and not served. I really don't want to accuse this place of being racist but that is what it looked like to me when other people who were caucasian came after us and were given the option of being seated & served. My friend and I simply decided to walk out and go across the street to Beehans which is much better on so many levels but that would be a different review. Shame on Rambling House. When you are a business that wants to obtain new & maintain steady clientele it is recommended that you practice fair quality customer service. Unfortunately they don't do that unless they know you or unless you are Irish. I get it, but this is NYC and its 2018! I went to college in down south in NC where they are very bias and never experienced treatment in their restaurants like I have here. Atleast I would get waited on and served. Please do yourself a favor don't bother to patronize this business if you are a minority of a non caucasian background because they will not serve you here or they might but will treat you poorly. Don't come here if you are not from the neighborhood either. Don't waste your money or your time. Very overrated place not worth it, just go across the street to Beehans instead, they have more class at Beehans. Give this place 1 star because Yelp wouldn't let me post if I didn't rate. read more

Usually I like the rambling. Casual, good drinks, nice food and I don't normally write reviews but.. we went for Christmas dinner, and it was ALL bad. Not just the service, but the food, drinks, and most of all no turkey?! Like on Christmas?! Come on! Someone really dropped the ball here. It's was just the worst experience. If I could give less than one star I would. On a positive note, the cinnamon sweet potato soup was nice. Thankfully I was surrounded by good friends and we just laughed off the whole thing. A real disappointment from start to finish. Literally! read more

Had a wonderful experience at Rambling House, where we held a dinner for 92 members of my high school's senior class. We used the large party room. The staff was very accommodating and helped us set up some decorations to personalize the room. The service was attentive throughout and the buffet was well received by all. The room is equipped with screens that we were able to use for a karoake set up. Overall, the party was a huge success, thanks to Rambling House. read more

Fun hangout spot! Great beer and food selection for bar food. I love their appetizer sampler platter. I find myself here quite often!

Not for nothing , best meal I have ever had! Crazy, wasn't expecting it to be so good. It rocked. But the t shirt's Yankee insignia faded on the first wash! Grrrr....... read more

One of the best bars in the neighborhood. The place is big, with booths for dining and separators making the seating area privacy-friendly. Guinness and Harp, and other lager can be on tap for a reasonable price. Huge bar, great wings, burger and fries. Bring friends and cash. Live music is provided occasionally by local bands. read more

I don't get to come out here too often since we live in Brooklyn but when I do I always hit this place for dinner, the food is great & so is the atmosphere...I definitely recommend! read more

The best local and yet welcoming to outsiders bar in the area. There is always something for everyone here. It is large and hosts awesome live bands! The irish staff are charming. read more

One of the best burgers in all of NYC. I've only come in during lunchtime during the week. The atmosphere seems great for catching a game. The only drawback is that the plates are sizzling hot (just as hot as the beef on the burger). The last time I went there, I couldn't touch my plate for 10-15 minutes after it was placed on the table. read more

My place to go in the neighborhood. Been here so many times and I have accepted the fact that If I am going for a dinner, the Rambling House is just not the place to go to. I'll walk a few blocks up and the sister restaurant, which is the Rory Dolans, offers a way better menu and food. So, where was I again? Oh, in the neighborhood, where I can just dive in for a few margaritas and magners, watch football and basketball in their T.V.'s..... read more

I live across the street so trust me, this is some of the best food in the Irish Woodlawn neighborhood. Burgers are fantastically fresh, the buffalo chicken strips are truly my guilty pleasure on earth, but you can also have a lovely dinner of very good quality. I have tried the salmon twice and it wasn't the freshest so stick with pub fare. Also though the pear salad was overdressed, the crispy goat cheese was so yummy. You get a salad with dinner or lunch which is important to me too. The PEI mussels also very yummy. Great staff and atmosphere and tons of beers on tap. Enjoy read more

The security guards are amazing, the head bartender is actually a dickhead. If you're looking for a good time, do not go here. My boyfriend paid with card & wanted to tip cash, before he could pull his cash out the HEAD bartender went off on him about not tipping. This guy has given me multiple issues in the past, and I've ignored them. I asked him his first name and he said "it doesn't matter". The problem is he is guilty, so he doesn't want to be reported. Whoever the manager is here, I hope they realize that they need someone who is "with" the people who are 21 and up. This guy sucks. read more

It really big, so great for large groups. Okay selection of beer. To the people that said they had the best wings around...I feel sad for you. The wings were mediocre at best. They weren't bad but they weren't really good either. The wings were definitely huge, but again I could give you ten places that have better wings. We also had the chicken nachos...very odd. There was really no flavor except spice, and we couldn't figure out where the spice was coming from. The only thing you really tasted was heat. We also had dessert, chocolate cheesecake. It was okay, nothing special. Also I have to say the service was a little scarce. It took a while for us to get our food, and at some point in the evening our waitress disappeared (she was very nice though), not sure if it was the end of her shift or what but we finally stopped a male waitress who was very attentive to our needs. We will probably go back on more time to try their main dishes, but I am no holding my breath for anything spectacular. The one thing I have to say that is earning them an extra star is that this place is very easy on the wallet. We got two appetizers, three beers, and dessert and our total was $38. read more

I don't like being given Evan Williams or Zachariah Harris. When I order Jack Daniels, oh and Cointreau is never clear with ice, it's cloudy... Thank you for the triple sec... The shame is I've been drinking here since they opened!!! read more

Came in with a party of 10 people, the service was great for a group our size and my family is not easy to serve. Our waitress was polite and patient with our large group. The food was amazing, no complaints from anyone of us. The only issue was the lack of corn beef and cabbage, a very popular Irish meal, that my Irish grandfather was very much looking forward to. Other than that everything was great; great service, great food, and a great atmosphere. Would definitely return and recommend. read more

Love it love it love it!!! I found this place about 8 years ago with my husband. It has always been wonderfully friendly and tasty! The burgers are outrageous, and they treat you as if you were ordering fillet Mignon. They have a great Irish and American menu, and the drinks will knock you out in more ways than one. Music during the week and on weekends, traditional Irish and rock. I go back every chance I can. read more

Went here with several co-workers Friday afternoon during Happy Hour. Can't really beat the prices - bottle drinks for $4 and chicken wing and strip plates for $5. Food was pretty good too. Service was great at the beginning with them setting is up with a large table but it started to lag at "shift change." All of a sudden they couldn't run a tab, didn't come around very often. Meanwhile, our former waitress was just sitting outside eating and smoking for almost 2 hours. Upon leaving, waitress walks by me twice while I'm holding out the credit card and bill. They seem either understaffed or inexperienced, even though they've been around forever. Still a good experience. read more

Ok drinks, but terrible service. Our waitress saw us once and then took our menus away and didn't even take our orders. We had to track down someone else and told them what we wanted them minutes later our waitress came back and asked us what we wanted. Had to repeat our order thinking we had put our order in. Started raining came inside and still no food. We waited over two hours for food to come out. The place was empty and the kitchen was "backed up"... not coming back. read more

Great brunch, and food all around. 2 or 3 dart boards, lots of space. Music and events all the time.