There are few things I like better than bar food, bar conversations, and Keno... and Shamrocks has it all, with five star service, food, and ambiance. Patchen still beats Brannon (despite me living minutes from the latter). But then again - the OG almost always wins! read more

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Really great - lots of options for food and I do love that the draft menu is one the wall and updated often. Service is always great, I really appreciate how fast they try to get your order to you. Only issue is I always forget how to get to the bar if I park in the Patchen lot, since it's right by the road. read more

Shamrock Bar & Grille - Fried Chicken Sandwich 2026 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Fun vibe in a neighborhood lacking bar vibes. Highly recommend the nachos they have trivia and other fun activities. Service is pretty good

Hadn't been to Shamrock's in a while. Were craving wings. We sat outside on a nice spring evening. Patio was very nice. Good was great. Service was better. Our waiter, Ash, was fantastic. Made our date night even better. Will make plans to go back and will make sure to ask for Ash again! 5 stars! read more

Tonight I visited Shamrocks for the first time in years and it didn't disappoint! I ordered the fish and chips and the batter on the fish was so light and crispy. The coleslaw that came with my meal reminded me of my grandmothers and I haven't had it since her passing. I will definitely be visiting again soon. Our server was also very friendly and helpful with the menu. read more

They have Fat Tuesday specials tonight, including gumbo, jambalaya, chicken, creole, and shrimp creole also King cake, beignets and hurricanes for seven dollars. read more

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We had a group of 10 people for dinner And 4 separate tabs, no easy feet. The location and sever could easily accommodate us. TVs were located throughout the venue so everyone at the table could watch regardless of where they were sitting. We ordered everything from appetizers to burgers, italian sub, French Dip and BLT. Everything tasted great. The only complaint was that there was only 1 cook working on Saturday so our orders were very delayed in between. All in all, we would go again and highly recommend . read more

Shamrock has been one of my go to places for many years. You just can't go wrong no matter whether you're wanting to have a good time with friends, it's date night, or new in town and wanting to meet new people. You'll always have a large selection of beer & drinks, excellent food, and service that makes you come back again! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Wait staff are polite and knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable. read more

I've always wanted to watch a UK basketball game at Shamrocks because I've only ever heard great things--and I finally got to experience it for myself. This place has a ton of character, TVs everywhere, and a great alcohol selection that any UK fan would appreciate. If you're coming for a game, pro tip: arrive at least 60-70 minutes before tip-off to get a seat inside! My friends and I sat at the bar, and Jen and Toni (sorry if I'm spelling that wrong!) were incredibly friendly. They even took the time to ask our names, which was a nice touch. I've heard great things about the food, and while I usually go for traditional wings, I tried the boneless this time. They were good but didn't blow me away. However, the onion rings were phenomenal--beer battered and extra crispy! Others in my group had a burger and a catfish sandwich, and they couldn't stop raving about it. Shamrocks is known as a go-to spot for UK fans, but after this experience, it's officially my favorite place in Lexington to watch a UK game. Can't wait to come back! read more

Best burgers in Lexington! The food and drinks are all reasonably priced and always great. My favorite is the Cajun O'Round-- it's not too spicy but does have a little kick to it. Shamrocks is a great place if you're a sports fan! We came here on a football Sunday and they had each screen clearly marked with what game would be playing and at what time! read more

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Had an awesome waiter named Ian. Came on a Friday night for a Kentucky March madness game, excellent food, excellent service. Got us right all night long. Food and drinks kept on coming. Ian cracked some great jokes and was an awesome guy. Atmosphere was ELECTRIC. read more

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Well we found this place on a whim. Someone recommended it to us and said they enjoyed their food so we decided to give it a shot. We tried the loaded nachos appetizer and they didn't disappoint. We all ordered burgers and they were delicious. They were hot and fresh and very filling. I would have took pictures but i was busy eating lol. We had a burger with bbq sauce on it which was my favorite and we had a burger with grilled onions and double cheese on it. Also the waffle fries were hot and crispy. So in summary their food was excellent and we will return. The only complaint I would have is it was very dark in the restaurant but it is to be expected because it is a bar. read more

There goodness good. The fried mushrooms Are amazing as is their wings. They have a great beer selection as well. read more

Foods fantastic, awesome staff very attentive and personable. I highly recommend. Hot browns awesome

Bartenders Tim and servers Ashley and James are super nice. A chill spot daily evening events such as trivia and bingo.

Great service waitress was on top of her game. Excellent beer selection. Food was good. I suggest a shot at this place. read more

Shamrock Bar & Grille - Great green apple salad. A little heavy on the dressing but still an excellent choice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

What a find!! Love this place. Food is great, each and every time, with a wide variety of choices. Atmosphere check plus, fantastic staff, Sam M.,check plus. My new favorite place. read more

WILL NEVER GO BACK. A group of friends and I were eating lunch and all ordered Bloody Mary's and beer and were then cut off after one drink each. When we asked for the manager he came out hostile saying he can stop serving us whenever he wants. DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

We decided to try Shamrock's for lunch yesterday. This is a small pub located in Patchen Village in Lexington. I really wasn't sure what to expect when we got there, but was pleasantly surprised. You have to park on the Patchen Drive or a nearby parking lot to access them. There was a ramp on the sidewalk for accessible needs. When we walked in, we found a booth and although they were busy, our waitress met us with a smile and helped us decide what to order. All of their burgers are referred to as "O'Rounds". I had the Derby O'Round which Topped with bourbon glaze, Guinness beer cheese and a beer-battered onion ring. This burger was full of flavor. Next time I'll skip the lettuce, tomato, and mayo that was added because I felt that it hid the flavor of their beer cheese and bourbon glaze, but would definitely order this again. The beer cheese and bourbon glaze were both very flavorful and made a great combination but would be great on their own as well! My wife had the Patty Melt with a marbled rye bun. Again, full of flavor and very good! Each meal was served with chips and a pickle spear. You can add fries or onion rings for a little more. I was told that their Reuben Potato Skins were delicious (skins with corned beef, sauer kraft, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing) but we weren't really hungry, and passed on any appetizers. The nachos definitely sound like a reason to make a return trip -- plus I will have to try their reuben sandwich. I'm sure on the weekends and game days, this place is really packed, but we will be back again and again to try other items on the menu! A new favorite! read more

Shamrock Bar & Grille - Derby O'Round - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great wings, even better burgers! Love the fried mushrooms and the volcano o round. Great deals on beer and great place to watch football.

We have been coming here for years and in the COVID crazy I thought it deserved an update. We were here this week on a Wednesday night and I happy to report that this place is as awesome as ever. They have worked really hard to stay open in the ever changing restrictions and rules - and provide a quality experience to their clientele, and they have done a wonderful job. We were in the mood for "junk food" so we decided on the Southwestern Eggrolls and Potato Skins. And a couple of locally brewed beers. I had a Blue Stallion - Schrodinger's Cat Pale Ale. It was great hoppy beer with a really bright clean taste. I will definitely have it again. This bar has 20+ taps with some really cool offerings. If you like beer you will find something you like here. The potato skins are great! Good bacon and cheddar cheese content on a perfectly deep fried skin with just the right amount of potato left on the skin. Even after their run under the broiler they bacon is perfectly cooked and cheese is gooey good. Served with sour cream but we got some extra ranch - their dressing here are great! The Southwestern Eggrolls were the best I have ever had! They appear to be homemade. They were delish with a perfect combination of sweet and spice. They are served with a spicy ranch. Get these! They were not over cooked which is usually my gripe in SW Eggrolls. Sad Sidenote: In my original review I mention a favorite bartender Kenny D that we had actually followed from restaurant to restaurant in the 1990s and 2000s. I am so sad to report we lost Kenny last year. Rest Easy Sweet Friend. read more

Shamrock Bar & Grille - Beer Option 8/25/2021 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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It rocks! I love their O rounds and chips ! Have been going there for over 20 years and have never had a bad meal read more

I normally cover all the details of a restaurant- ambience, menu, value, service... But with the Shamrock Bar, none of that matters. It could be a janitor closet behind a gas station and I would still go there for the hangover Nachos. Husband and I agreed they are one of the best things weve ever eaten. Ever. Perfect waffle fries topped with an amazing melted cheese sauce, peppers, and smoky bacon. THEN they top it with fried eggs! As if that isn't enough, they serve it with the best Ranch dressing. You can't find this stuff in a bottle. I never knew I needed an appetizer for brunch, but I'm so glad we said yes to this one. Get there now! read more

Shamrock Bar & Grille - Hangover nachos are the best food I've ever eaten - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I have been wanting to try Shamrocks for a while and finally got the chance. In discussions they are frequently mentioned as having both the best wings and burgers in town. While I'm not much of a burger person, I love wings but admit I can be a bit picky about how they are made. I want a nice crispy skin with juicy chicken inside. I can confirm that Shamrocks meets the requirements! Their wings were nearly perfect and had an assortment of sauce options. We tried the crazy sauce which had a very comfortable amount of heat with great flavor. I would love to try the "Totally Insane" but probably won't commit to an order alone We just happened to stop in on a Wednesday which had $2 off all appetizers and $2 domestic beers so we decided a shared table of apps would be our meal. Wings, Irish Nachos, and Potato Skins. All were good but let me say the Irish Nachos are pretty huge! We will definitely be back because there are so many things on the menu we want to try out! read more

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Good place for a burger and beer. Shamrocks always has a good beer selection. Recently got the Cajun O'round and it was a well cooked burger. The burger could've used more Cajun seasoning but in general it was well cooked and had good flavor from the toppings. Also, I had to get the tater tots instead of chips and they were perfectly cooked. read more

Shamrock Bar & Grille - Cajun O'round with tater tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Awful service unless you're a regular. We used to bring people to the shamrock in patches all the time when we first moved to Lexington. Menu has always been too big with average food but we liked supporting local. Problems started with them constantly running out of things, once to the point our meal was comped. Hadn't been back in a while but decided to give it a chance on my own for lunch. Sat at the bar for several minutes without being acknowledged when a couple that the bartender apparently knew sat down and was able to get drinks and put in a good order before I was spoken to so I left without anyone saying a word to me. Will never be back and definitely do not recommend. Plenty of other great local places in Lexington. read more

Watched the Super Bowl here. Great atmosphere for sports fans. Lots of TVs visible from every seat. Lots of unique burger options. Also a wide variety of wings and sandwiches. Tons of beers and a solid drink menu. Our waitress was attentive without being intrusive. She checked on us often enough and kept drinks filled. Our meal for 2 was a little on the pricey side. We both had burgers (one upgraded to a grande), 2 orders of fries, 1 soda, 1 beer and 1 cocktail. Total including tip was $55. I wasn't aware of all the additional charges. Fries don't come with the burger. They are $1.99. The upcharge for the grande burger was $3.99. I requested a side of bbq sauce for my burger $.50. The little things add up. It would've been nice to have been told about the upcharges when the order was placed. The charge for the fries was on the menu, but we weren't aware of the other charges. And we expected an upcharge for the burger, but I guess we should have asked how much it would be. The food and drinks were great, so at least we got something good for the price. I had the el bandito burger , and it was absolutely delicious. I had a white sangria which I also liked a lot. I was disappointed that it had so much ice in it though. The glass was over 3/4 full with ice. The ice definitely watered it down. Overall a good experience. Good food, attentive wait staff, great service, cool atmosphere for sports fans. A little pricey, hidden upcharges. read more

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Love coming here for trivia! Good bar food, I recommend the o'rounds and the Irish nachos, their sandwiches and salads are good too. Very fair prices! Service is always great, the staff is friendly and attentive. Very fun pub-style atmosphere and lots of seating. I prefer this location over the one in Hartland, the food is consistently better and I enjoy the vibe at Patchen. One of Lexington's oldest sports bars and it's easy to see why it's stuck around! read more

Good food and good service. Nice folks. Ambiance is a little noisy and busy, but fun.

Great place with a friendly staff and decent selection of rotating beers. Plus they always seem to have Harp on tap! While the food seems pretty hit or miss, everything else is well worth a visit. read more

There's been an issue the last 1 1/2 years of how "open" this place is or not. Google says they're open til 1am, later than other places, but 1st time I went they only had drinks open no food. Another time was the opposite. Sometimes in the middle of the day I've called and they didn't do take out over the phone, had to come in to order and wait. I did once just cause I really wanted Irish food that day. It's just too much trouble. With so many places to eat in Lex I don't try to go much anymore, even though it's walking distance from my apt. I'm better with places that have limited hours that are accurate. Don't know how it's gonna be when at Shamrock. The food is pretty good the 2 times they let me have it, just a lotta trouble logistically. read more

The atmosphere is chill and the service good. I actually enjoy take out here more than anything. It's just what I do. Their wings really hit the spot. Everything I've had here has been great flavour-wise. The atmosphere is pretty pub like. They have a good selection of food and beer. The outside seating is nice as well. read more

Best burgers in town, and they do a very good breakfast on the weekends. Service is always fast and friendly. Great place to watch a game or meet up with friends. read more

Best the food has been in a long time. Amber is the best as well, looking after us moaning fans on a bad result day. It's always going to be a dive/sports bar, but it does it well. B.E.L.T was spot on, and the home fries were magic. read more

Stopped in for a Sunday football game. Very nice staff and easy Lots ofTV's to catch the games. In a great plaza...to park easily. I also liked the food selection. The catfish fingers were the best and a great football snack. Will I return?For sure ! read more

Food is good service is good but it has gotten a little bit pricey. When they get busy the servers can get a little testy. There have to be people who spend every dollar they make here. Come check them out if you like pubs. read more

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After seeing a post on Facebook advertising they were open on Labor Day and to come enjoy their two patios, we headed over for a late lunch. We arrived to find one bartender and two servers on duty for the entire large dining room plus both patios. The back patio had dirty dishes and glasses on 75% of the tables so we assumed there were no busboys hiding anywhere either. After a lengthy wait without menus, one of the servers came over and took our drink orders and brought back menus with her. We ordered food and after that was brought out we didn't see her again. No chance to order drink refills and I had to go find her in order to pay. I understand understaffing is an issue right now but then why post on Facebook requesting customers to a severely understaffed location? I will never return here and I'm here leaving a poor review so my $30 they made that day didn't do much for them. If they had call-ins, there should've been a manager on duty that closed one of the patios as well as part of the dining room because they were all filling up with no staff to take care of them. When we came in the bartender just said, sit anywhere you want so this is not a good system. Most places I go with lack of staff have whole sections closed down and are running seating waits despite a lot of open tables so it can be done with good management. Two stars because the food was good and the patio really nice. read more

Just wanted to order some Shephard's pie. Was not in stock. So the Irish pot roast was my second choice. Unavailable. So I ordered the teriyaki chicken. That was a mistake. Refer to the images. Idk. I just wanted a meal. I wasn't expecting anything fancy. Just a simple meal. Definitely was not expecting undercooked chicken. Next time, just tell me to go to another restaurant instead of trying to give me salmonella just because you're upset I chose an item on YOUR menu. read more

Shamrock Bar & Grille - Teriyaki Chicken at Shamrock Bar & Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Bring back the breakfast skillets!!!!!! We loved your brunch pre-Covid!!! Shamrocks rocks otherwise! read more