Nice little Irish pub in Rome! One of the 13 Irish pubs here. Really cool name and really cool…read morestaff. I just learned to enjoy the snake bite, which is half cider half beer. Lively bunch of people, especially during the World Cup.

Had some good drinks in our walk about. There was a wedding…read moreparty celebrating and plenty of football on.

It takes a lot to get me into an Irish pub when I am in a foreign country that is not Ireland…read more Sheer thirst forced my hand. (I had been at an amazing concert in the nearby Anglican Church in the middle of a heat wave. The music had been extraordinary. The acoustics had been extraordinary. The water had been non-existent.) So I stagger, happy but dry as the Sahara into the Flann O'Brien. My wife wouldn't go into an Irish pub Even if she was being pursued by muggers and needed someone to call the police. If you look at the side door of the Flann O'Brien, you can see two heel tracks etched into the cement. That was me dragging my wife into the Flann O'Brien. * * * There were tons and tons of people in the Flann O'Brien. They were all having a wonderful time. This has been true of nearly every Irish pub I have been to in non-Ireland Europe. There is always a crowd in the pub and they are all enjoying themselves mightily. In tourist districts, the patrons are tourists. In residential districts, the patrons are locals. Either way, high spirits prevail. Either way, no other establishment anywhere nearby has as many people Let alone as many happy people. * * * I promised my wife I would chug down my beer and we would get out of there as soon as the glass was empty. The beer I was chugging down was an absolutely first rate Irish hoppy lager: 7 Virtues. I would order 7 Virtues again in a nanosecond. While we were eating, plate after plate of absolutely wonderful looking viands were being carried by the waiters to other tables. Somewhere there was karaoke. The Flann O'Brien is huge. Loud music in one room does not rule out quiet intimate conversation in one of the many other rooms. Had I been there solo, I would have had gone through a string of 7 Virtues, ordered a plate of something, and listened to the karaoke singers ... some of whom were really good. But a deal is a deal. I finished my beer, and off we went. That said - if you are in the center of town, and you want to have a good time, and you don't care if that good time is particularly Italian, The Flann O'Brien is calling your name. I would go with a burger or nachos ... but they have pizzas and Italian entrees if you are so inclined. Stick to the Irish beer. * * * Revision based on the advice of other Yelpers: The other reviews are unanimous in claiming that the "American-style" food at the Flann O'Brien is terrible. Pizza gets higher marks. No one seems to have tried the Italian mains. But since there is virtually no disagreement on this point ... Make sure your food order is Italian. You can still go with Irish beer.

Why would I go to an Irish pub in Italy? Well, my husband just wanted a glass of Guinness and it…read moreseems like everyone else did too because this spot was packed. There was also live music playing, so it really drew a crowd in here. We ended up sitting outside since it was too loud and hot inside. We had some beer and drinks, which was standard. I was a bit turned off by the waiter who asked for a tip when we paid. When we said we'd give a certain amount, he re-asked with a higher amount which felt manipulative.

Looks like a pub from the outside and when you walk in there doesn't seem to be many tables, but…read morethere's actually an open terrace out back. So you have the option of sitting indoors or outdoors. They seem to get pretty busy though, so you have to be proactive if you want service or asking for the bill even. This place was one of our best meals during our Italian trip, if a little heavy. My favorites were the Tagliolini Asparagi Funghi Porcini Tartufo e Salsiccia (read: Taglierini with asparagus, porcini mushrooms, truffles & sausage meat pieces) and the Ravioli di Ricotta con Crema di Tartufo e Noci (Ricotta & spinach ravioli with nuts & truffle sauce). The latter only came with 3 large ravioli, but it was the best spinach and ricotta ravioli I'd had. Both dishes came laden with sauce, which were really good, but by the end I had to start scraping it off to the side because it's pretty heavy, rich, and oily. The side of veg I ordered, on the other hand, was a complete disappointment. Completely bland mush of what used to be romanesco broccoli. The menu is entirely in Italian, but if you're obviously foreign, the server will likely ask if you need him to translate. The translation will be basic, but it will give you a good idea of the ingredients. I think prices are really fair for what you get. And although communication will be a bit stilted if you don't speak much Italian, we survived (though we didn't think so when we first walked in!). We went during the beginning of lunch and the two servers were too busy constantly rushing to-and-fro to really pay attention to anyone, even to take money. I saw some people stand quite long at the register waiting to pay. Most people were regulars, and the ones who were most familiar with the staff/proprietor just handed him some cash when they were ready to leave and he just dug out some bills from his pocket as change. I never saw anyone ask for the check as most people just walked up to the counter to find out what they owed. I did, however, ask for the check and was given one without a problem.

I Love this place. Great vibe, cool, literally and figuratively. Always a welcome oasis.read more

Came back here twice in one day! A/C was amazing but not at great as the BAR TENDER MARC! Service…read moreand banter was exceptional. Music was a nice mix between Irish and upbeat top 40. Food was great for pub food! Really loved it here

All right, if you've looked at the photos, you can clearly tell that this is an "American-tourist"…read morethemed bar. While most people (including myself) are definitely not traveling to Rome in order to eat not-so-great American food, the vibe is actually pretty good for a pint of beer and grabbing a sandwich from a neighboring spot. We sat there and had a few pints while watching a Roma futbol match with some locals, which proved to be a fun time. They had plenty of outdoor seating and heaters, which was a nice touch in December. The four-stars is for the beer selection and ability to hang out and watch matches. NOTE: There is no rating here for food, and you can definitely find cheaper drinks elsewhere.

This was a great dive bar to start the night at with cheap drinks and shots! Glad it was on the…read moreitinerary

This is actually a pretty chill, laid back bar…read more They make really good kamikazee's, or any mixed drink rather. That's more their specialty than beer. It's darkly lit, and not too loud, but not quiet enough that you hear everyone else. There's no dancing upstairs, but there is light music playing. Like I said, it's a great place to relax and have a conversation.

This was my first experience at a bar! I have just turned 18 before I visited Italy with my family…read morefrom the United States. My brother and I headed out for fun night and this place did not disappoint. It was a little slow considering it was Tuesday, but there were lights and music. There was also a dance floor downstairs. The drinks were great, I ordered two Cosmos.

We went to Ambrosia for a drink! View was beautiful!!! We would definitely go back for dinner next…read moretime!

Service was ok, and so were the drinks. The view is pretty much nonexistent if you are only coming…read morefor drinks and not dinner too. You will not be able to sit on the main patio.

Ravioli with ricotta and spinach was the tastiest ravioli I have ever eaten. Wish I knew what was…read morein it to tip to such a tasty ravioli! Of course, crème brûlée is my favorite dessert so I decided, why not today! It was a creamy vanilla custard with caramelized topping. Good service here. Friendly welcome as it is my second time here in 3 days!

Can't go wrong at Harry's! It's a cool spot located right on Via Veneto in the heart of Rome. This…read moreplace has a great bar selection and some decent food American and Italian food. Tons of outdoor seating for relaxation and some very attentive service.