O’Toole’s Irish Pub
1215 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL, 33511
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Address :
1215 W Brandon Blvd
Brandon, FL, 33511 - Phone (813) 684-2600
- Website https://www.otoolesirishbar.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :2:30 pm - 2:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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M P.
My favorite Irish restaurant! The steak and mushroom pie is amazing as is the shepherds pie.
(5)Bo W.
An average review for an average Irish Pub. Average food, average service, average cleanliness. Okay, probably a little below average in the housekeeping department. Both inside and outside seating, and plenty of parking. As you enter through the front, you may see a sign that says, "seat yourself and someone will be with you." That may, or may not be true, depending on what day and time you're there. In any case, I'd advise just finding someone, or just go to the bar or you may not be acknowledged. The food was okay at best. It all came out fairly quick. The wings were a little on the small size, and a little over cooked. On the bright side, there is a 15% off checkin offer. Probably a good place to have a drink, but I wouldn't suggest this place for food.
(3)Tricia D.
Would probably give 3 1/2 stars but that's not an option. Beer options were good but not very cold. We sat outside which was nice but no music so you only could hear the traffic. We had the o'tooles toasties as an app, I would have that again. As a whole the food came out Luke warm. But did taste good. The patio needs to be swept and power washed. They welcome pets which is great but there are cigarette butts on the ground. After I paid my bill I heard about the drink specials. Hmmmm maybe that would have been good to share when I sat down. I will come again.
(3)Elena M.
Tremendous atmosphere, great for a young crowd as long as you don't mind being surrounded by folks that participate in inappropriate recreational activities.. Food is terrible..
(1)Brady B.
Excellent service and food. I like that they have Strongbow on tap. Game nights are pretty popular here, so be prepared for the noise. I like their wings, my wife has had their steak and mushroom pie, and we have enjoyed them both very well.
(5)Nicole P.
Nice place
(4)Nick C.
Went in with an open mind. An Irish pub in Brandon....but was pleasantly surprised. Great selection of beers and a full bar. The decor was nice and clean, gave an authentic pub feel. Menu is pretty extensive with lots of Irish inspired offerings. I went with the Guinness stew. Huge bowl of it came out. It was heavy but awesome, never had it before. They have daily food specials and a happy hour. I will be back again if I'm by the mall running errands
(5)Brian V.
Really good place. Tried the steak and mushroom pie. Everything on the plate was delicious. 10/10 would eat again.
(5)Andy B.
We were excited to try this place out after seeing some great reviews on Yelp, but were very disappointed. The onion rings were great, but everything else was mediocre or worse. The first thing you notice when you enter is a strong musty and nasty smell. I'm not sure what it was, but it is very overpowering and if we hadn't just taken a cab to get here, I wouldn't have stayed.
(2)Fabian M.
If you want other than fast food late at night, this is one good choice in the area. I ended up here through the Yelp mobile app on a Thursday night. it was 10:30 pm and they had a late night menu. I had the fish and chips, $11.99 and it was delightful! They serve two big portions of well fried, crispy and tasty fish with a bunch of chips. At that time I could have shared that plate easily. They also had a special on beer: $1 Killian and Millers.....ahhh, college days. I thought that the atmosphere was incredibly healthy for a $1 beer night (or maybe it was early still) but the bartender told me that there were a lot of regulars and it was a safe environment. The bartenders were amazingly on the ball, very charismatic and pleasant. I want to come again because 4 stars mean I'm a fan, but I had a Thursday night experience and I believe I need to have some other nights to make it an all-week 5 star place.
(4)Ramon R.
Good pub food. I've had the shepherd pie and beef stew and they were both excellent. Service is prompt. Definitely, need to eat here once to find out for yourself.
(4)Debbie Z.
Maybe the other food is good and maybe dinner. But Sat lunch of fish and chips and Haddock and chips with a $2 price difference looked and tasted the same. Very greasy while fish was mushy and coating fell off. Fries stuck together in a clump of grease. Have to assume the oil wasn't hot enough. Won't be back
(2)Jen A.
Pathetic. Won't give you a taste of wine to see if you like it before buying a glass. Nice hair too-not
(1)Adrian P.
Been drinking here since 2008. There have been a few major changes in management and ownership in that time, but the staff has always made it worth the time and money. Their prices are a little high, but again, the bartenders (Shawn, Shawn, and Erin) make it well worth the investment. The food is awesome too, with the shepherds pie and chicken Bryan flatbread at the top of my list. Come hang out and see for yourself!
(4)Britt B.
Been a regular here since I was 21; great place to hang out.
(5)Kara H.
I went on Thursday night which is a Dollar beer night. I don't like beer but I had a strawberry vodka with sprite. I also ordered their bread pudding with custard. The drink was good and the bread pudding was yummy. We were mainly outside the entire night but inside is much more roomier and very cozy atmosphere. I will def be coming back.
(5)Craven M.
Nice little Irish Pub. I ahd the steak and mushroom pie. It tasted so good, the gravy is bomber..so delicious. Service was very good. They have a nice assortment of beer....Dogfish on tap...yum! Was in Tampa for biz, would definitely hit this place up again.
(4)John B.
Pet Friendly. Large portions of authentic Irish food. This is a regular stop for lunch with our pup.
(5)Ron C.
The two items I had were really tastes. I had the potato soup and bread pudding. Both were hearty and well done. I had ordered a blue cheese salad but it can came out with field greens which I do not like. The other option was Romaine lettuce which just doesn't go together. There is a problem with service. I have no idea where the waitress would go but a simple request for water took 5 minutes or more. Last item the men's room was filthy and did not have any hand soap. Not sure how the employees would was their hands.
(4)Eleanor N.
Excellent Fish and Chips! I highly recomrnend the Steak and Mushroom pie too. We're out of towners and didn't want chain food! Nice job! Thanks Yelp for finding this little gem of a pub.
(5)Linda C.
Best fish & chips we've had in years... Hot, great taste and large portions!!! And thanks Sean for the amazing razzmatazz martini, it really hit the spot! We will definitely come back to this place next time we're back in Florida :)
(5)Nick G.
This place is great! Wonderful atmosphere! Try the shepherd pie - it was very authentic! I really enjoyed hanging out with the bartender Haley. The unique variety of whiskey's really sets this spot apart from the other places in this town. I will be back for the prime rib special Wednesday night!
(5)Jen G.
What a fun place for some karaoke with friends on a Saturday night! Called and made reservations for a group of 26 and was told to get there at 8 as it gets busy then. When we arrived, the place was pretty empty and although they did honor my request to be near karaoke, they didn't quite provide enough seating for 26. We ended up with 22 and a couple of us standing. That's really my only complaint. Everything else was great! Our waitress was on top of things. She served our whole group (including separate checks and people moving seats) and did a great job remembering which people were on the same check. She kept the drinks filled and brought our food promptly. The food was alright. I wasn't super impressed, but I'd love to give other items a try. I had the potato skins which were pretty standard. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which was HUGE. I could only eat half of it, but it was juicy and tasty. The potato chips are actually pretty delicious as well. My boyfriend got something similar to a reuben and he said it was divine and chowed down. We took advantage of their drink specials, which on a Saturday are Sam Adams bottles for $3, and Sam Adams drafts for $4, as well as 3 Olives vodkas for $4. Everything was tasty. The karaoke was hilarious. We didn't realize we'd be on top of the karaoke area, but we had the best seats in the house. The place was packed by 11pm, but there didn't seem to be much of a wait until then. The DJ was a riot, and crowd interaction was great. We'll definitely be back!
(4)Jacqueline L.
Trying to avoid the Valentine's Day crowd in the dining world, we looked for a place to order some take-out. I got curious and checked their Facebook page see if there were any specials listed and the lobster mac & cheese and ribeye specials totally sold it. The smell. Mother of god, the smell of that edible epicness was so delightful. Everything tasted amazing. We used to frequent O'Tooles until we hit a couple of sour trips, but after the Valentines meal, we just might have to start stopping in again.
(4)Tracey Y.
I would never say I'm a corned beef and cabbage person but after tasting this plate, I LOVE it. Not a big meat eater but this corned beef was so tender and flavorful I was amazed. The steamed cabbage was also so tender and delicious with a little cream sauce drizzled on the top. I ate every bit and so did my kids. A nice brew to go with it, we really enjoyed our meal hear. Had friends tell me the fish and chips are great too be we didn't try that. Stop it. You may be surprised.
(5)Moira C.
We love O'Toole's Irish Pub! The food is AWESOME, the Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great. My favorite is the Shepherd's pie, but I also love the Fish and Chips and the Irish Egg Rolls! The new owners and staff are really nice. Live music an karaoke are great and the bands they are getting now rock! The outside patio is really nice and the inside has that nice warm pub feel! So cute to see the Irish Dancers there on occasion too. Stop in....you will be glad you did!
(5)Paul S.
Easily the best fish and chips in the bay area. Good price and large portion. Scotch eggs were just ok, but I know that UK sage sausage is hard to find in the states.
(5)Lady H.
Stopped in here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside at the bar, which is very pretty and cool due to the overhanging trees. However, there was a funny smell outside, not sure what it was but it smelled like old beer and stale cigarettes. The food was tasty and the drinks mediocre. I requested a beer in a cold mug, of course, but the bartender told me that they don't do cold mugs. Wow, really?! When I asked her why she said they are not allowed to have glass outside only plastic. Uhhhhhh....... okay, but I look around and I see people drinking from glasses. Okay. My thought, could be wrong, was that she was too lazy to go inside and get me a cold mug. Whatever, my tip reflected her laziness. It wasn't totally bad but it wasn't great either. I probably won't go back. It was worth trying though.
(2)Noelle L.
This is a 2.5 star restaurant, with aspirations on being a solid 3 stars. The atmosphere was pretty cool. The decor gets 5 stars. The beer and the pouring of the beer also gets 5 stars. The food is "meh" 2 stars at the best. But let's be honest. Most people do not come to an Irish pub for their food. We ordered the fish and chips (very greasy & too much batter) 3 stars. We also ordered the chicken curry (it should be called chicken stew; putting it lightly as I can... it was disgusting and there was not an iota of curry flavor in it). 1 star. O'Toole's should check out Moon Under Water to get a better understanding of what curry is. The bartender told us the curry "has a kick" which couldn't be farther from the truth. Hopefully it was a one time error, but either way, if we go back, we will not be ordering the curry.
(3)Scott D.
Marla T below is my sexy wife and she is a little more generous with her review than I am. Potato skins were so so. Nothing better than Applebee's and maybe not that good. Light on bacon cheese etc and heavy on the potato. She loved her fish and chips and it was a nice sized portion. I had steak (mushrooms on top). It was ok but I have had much better and expected more. Steak was cooked to order which I did appreciate. Desert. Had the bread pudding. Tasted like something off the frozen food shelf at Walmart. Very bland and I actually think they left the Carmel off. Was not sweet at all. Two stars because my wife liked her fish. T
(2)Janet D.
Won't be back. Did not enjoy the Egg Rolls ...greasy. chips seems stale. Not thrilled with the ruben.
(1)Christine S.
Ordered the fish and chips. Seems like fish and chips are usually bland, but the "batter" used on the fish was great. Portion size was excellent, two large pieces of fish and plenty of chips. Not sure if the tartar sauce is made in house but it was great! Atmosphere was a bit off, but I came in on a Tuesday night. There are a few other things on the menu I wouldn't mind trying so I'll have to go back soon :)
(4)Lara R.
Love this place. Great beer, food and entertainment! Plus they have pups on the patio every Sunday afternoon!
(4)Marla T.
First time here. Nice traditional Irish pub atmosphere. Friendly staff. We had the potato skins. They were good. We enjoyed them, but they were pretty much the same as any other restaurant's. I had the Fish and Chips. It was really good. I loved the homemade tartar sauce. My husband had the sirloin and thought it was really good and cooked as ordered. For dessert we had the Bread and Butter pudding. It was fine, nothing exceptional. If you've ever had the Bread and Butter pudding from Raglan Road, this didn't even come close. All in all it was a good experience and we will most likely return.
(4)Johnny C.
Seems like there is a good local crowd that continues to visit this establishment so I assume it must be for a reason. A lively spot where we saw suits and shorts, oxfords and flipflops as well as button-downs and Ts. Didn't get to eat so can't vouch for the food, got servevd a Newky Brown in a plastic cup that didn't bode well but it won't stop me slipping in again one day
(3)Dana U.
O'Toole's has my "first date" seal of approval. So I went here on a Saturday night. There was some fun karaoke going on (and I never say that karaoke is fun). The bar had a good number of people but it wasn't crazy. The outdoor bar area was pretty inviting even on a hot summer evening. They had cider beer, which is my go to choice. The menu looked really good as well even though I wasn't hungry. Played darts most of the time there, and met some great people. The crowd there was a good mixture of young, middle-aged, and old. This place is my date's favorite hang out spot and I can see why. It's a great place. So good, there is going to be a second date : )
(5)James A.
So it's been almost 6 months since my first review of O'Tooles and after last night's dinner, I was reminded why I want to update my review. I'm sure people can find fault with O'Tooles, but my wife and I love this place and it's become our "go-to" spot when we want a good pub-style dinner. It can get loud at times, however as regulars we balance that out with the fact that it's usually empty Sunday afternoons. Everything I said in my first review is still spot on, the nachos are the best around, the food is still way above average, great beer selection and specials. Two points I do want to point out on why I wanted to update the review. 1) Service is TOP-NOTCH! Waitresses, to the hostess, to the managers, to the bar-tenders. Have never had a problem with any of them. Always smiling, bending over backwards to help. 2) When I say the food is above average I mean it. I don't know what kind of background the cook has, but I'm sure he's gone to some sort of culinary school. Is it still pub fare, yup...but everything is cooked fresh and with lots of skill. I had the ribs special last night...whisky sauce simmered in oranges, with a side of home-made potato salad. It was great. For my money if your in Brandon and want some good quick food along with a beer, skip Applebees or Chilis and go directly to O'Tooles.
(5)Lane F.
This my favorite bar in Brandon!! The food and beer are great. The staff there is great as well. Love this place. Perfect if your out casual any day of the week for food or drinks.
(5)Jonathan S.
Glad I looked this place up on yelp! Service was really great, and after asking what was good, our server did not hesitate to go straight to the fish and chips. The batter was excellent, very crispy. Loved the fact that there was quite a selection of beer both on tap and in the bottle. Next time I am through, I will definitely stop here again. If your not into big box establishments, then you will enjoy this place.
(5)Melanie L.
Great place to go on a Saturday especially if you love to sing karaoke or even just listen! It was so entertaining. They have a nice outside section to sit as well as their inside bar area. Although the bar was full it was very easy to get the bartenders attention in order to get another drink. Fun place to go whether you are with friends or even just to sit at the bar for a drink!
(4)Brandon K.
I have come here for the bar multiple times and they always have great drink deals. This time we came here for dinner and I again was not disappointed. They had a deal going for ribs and they where great also the mash potatoes where awesome. My fiancé got fish and chips and she got to big pieces of fish which where food also. The service was awesome also. I definitely recommend this pub for drinks and food. Check out there website for the drink specials they have something going on every night. They also usually do something for major sporting events and holidays they have a large projection screen at the outside bar.
(4)Katie S.
This is absolutely, hands down our favorite Tampa Bay area pub! The atmosphere is wonderful and the food does not disappoint! We have never received bad service and recommend to anyone who enjoys good, Irish fare!
(4)Dave S.
We were here on a Saturday evening for some dinner and karaoke with a large group of friends. Our waitress did a pretty good job of keeping our drinks filled, getting our food out to us and maintaining the accuracy of our checks! Unfortunate for the business though, they sent our waitress home and closed out all our tabs around 11 p.m. Typically, our party would've been transferred to a different server, which didn't happen. Most of us left shortly after this, but I think would've stayed if we'd still had a server to take care of us. I had a few beers and my wife had the happy hour vodka cranberry special with not a lot of vodka. We ordered the chicken sandwich and nachos. Beware the nachos are on pub chips not tortilla - remember it's an Irish pub! They were still pretty good and the portions were large. The karaoke was fun. We had front and center seating and so were very close to the action. It was very loud, which was unfortunate when the really bad singers got up there (my wife was awful!) The DJ was great and did a good job of getting the crowd involved. We would probably try this again. Definitely a fun atmosphere.
(4)Jason T.
My favorite place to drink, quietly or with friends. The food and owner are both Irish and the food is EXCELLENT - FAR more than bar food. The chef is a short, Hispanic firebrand and if you catch her after work, she'll even come drink with you. Big tv's, cool waitstaff, excellet food, darts, karaoke. Excellent areas inside and out. Gets crowded on weekends, and parking can be a little limited, but worth coming to.
(4)Pete C.
I love soccer, and I love good beers; in the Brandon area, O'Toole's is my go-to place for both. I would still love it here even if the menu wasn't good, but it is good. The quantities are good and selections are tasty; even if Irish food isn't your thing, the variety and qualities of a good ol' hamburger will please you. The outdoor seating will appeal if you're a smoker; they even have dog-friendly days (Yappy Hour, I think they call it?) on the outdoor deck, if that's your thing. Their staff and owner are always fun, professional, and eager to take care of their customers.
(5)Megan D.
Amazing! Our hotel gave us ZERO recommendations that weren't chain restaurants, so to find this place on yelp was a god send. Traveling with a group of Midwesterners it was awesome to eat on the back bar patio with a few beers. I ordered the fish and chips and wow, I will say I've never had fish n chips that were so fresh! It tasted authentic and not frozen and fried. My coworkers had equally raving reviews with the steak and burger. Also we had the Irish cream cheesecake for dessert. Delicious!
(5)Kon T.
This is part of my bar stop when I visit Tampa. They sure know how to serve the Guinness the right way. It taste great! Wish other bars would serve it the same way. It is a decent sized bar. There is also an outdoor section when the inside it too crowded. Servers are friendly. I never tried anything else beside beers. The restroom is pretty clean.
(5)Cathie D.
Have been here several times, & it never disappoints! Great food & good choice of beers! We love to sit on the patio!
(5)Katie B.
Okay, so I'm a fan. While there are a few Irish pubs in the Brandon area, O'Toole's is quickly becoming my favorite. The atmosphere is casual and friendly and actually feels more or less like an Irish pub you'd find in, well, Ireland. The turnout was more or less mixed with twenty-somethings up through middle-agers. Most notably, it was lacking a dance floor filled with the older crowd (ahem, O'Brien's). I have to admit I was pretty excited when I ordered (surprise, surprise) a Magner's and the server asked whether I wanted the 16oz or the 20oz. Oh, how you go on - make it a 20. (On a recent trip to the Emerald Isle, I found that many a pub asked me this same question, though none in the States ever have.) Saturday is, apparently, Karaoke night. This, surprisingly, was a lot of fun. It made the crowd more interactive and lent an overall good-natured vibe to the pub. Although even my delicious cider didn't give me the courage to join in, the welcoming feel of everyone (and the well placed and slightly hidden microphone in a corner of the bar) made me feel like I could jump up and belt out some Sublime at any time. The dart boards add a nice touch as that's usually where we end up migrating after a pint or two. The food was great. I had the Chicken Cottage Pie which was a mountain of deliciousness. A traditional chicken pot pie on the inside, with a heavenly golden brown and flaky crust draping over the bowl. Sign me up. And just a tip: if you register your email address on their website, they'll send you a coupon for "buy one drink get one free". You really can't beat that.
(5)Robert K.
Great place to watch any game. Great pub food and drink specials!
(5)Jim L.
All you can drink fri 6-8 ten bucks
(5)Justin B.
restaurant environment: irish pub, nothing remarkable. staff: friendly and attentive. food: We're irish food junkies and this really hit the spot. value: Prices on par with Applebees or Chillis but the food is 100x better. would I return? My wife and I came down from Jacksonville to check out O'Toole's and were not disappointed. This will be a required stop any time we're in that part of the state.
(5)LifeLover L.
one of my fave spots in Brandon. Now, listen there are literally like 6 places to go in Brandon...but that im not trying to impune Otooles draw by any means. Um., i like their food and staff. The make pretty good drinks, too. It is however an OLD bar, you can tell that this place has been here for a while. But its pretty homey once you get to know the servers
(4)Rob H.
Friendly wait staff & bartenders, delicious food (never served anything that wasn't tasty - hefty portions at great prices), nice variety of beers & ales. Feels like a midtown NY Irish pub (if you don't look out the window at Brandon Blvd!). Fellow patrons are laid back and friendly too. Best pub this side of the Bay or, heck, south of the Mason-Dixon line!
(4)Bobby H.
Love this place! Awesome Irish fare. Service is always great. Fresh beer and good selection.
(5)Jacob M.
The food was decent. I'm not a big Irish food fan. Got the fish and chips. The service was alright, went on a Monday and they only had one waitress plus the bar tender. Just one more waitress would have been nice.
(3)Christopher C.
Excellent Irish pub! Serves traditional Irish and British food (Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips) along with some American favorites with a Gaelic twist (e.g. the Gaelic Chips) and a full range of beer and liquor. Quiet atmosphere in the afternoon, evening brings weekly quiz nights, live music, darts and fun! On Saturdays and Sundays they have a traditional Irish breakfast served until 4pm. Staff is friendly, service is quick, nice clean place, very cozy place.
(5)Kat M.
Finally had 3 different food items here and can write my ode. My first time here I came with my bestie for a few drinks and dinner. I was craving a traditional Brit meal, since I've had fish n chips I went with Bangers & Mash. I mean, come on, who doesn't love saying "Bangers n Mash"? I say it in my soft rose English accent. Mmm, bangers and mash are sausage and mashed potatoes with gravy. I had my gravy on the side...always worry because some gravies are just too salty. After a few rounds of drinks and a nice buzz going, our food arrived. This dish fulfilled my desire. Sausage that made my mouth water so much I was drooling in my food. Potatoes were creamy to perfection, I think I remember a tad bit of garlic flavor....but can't remember from the drinks. Perhaps I need to order it again, just to be sure. :). Loved slicing a bit of sausage, dipping it in my mash and then a dip into the gravy, best way to eat this meal. A tad of everything layered and stuff my face! My 2nd time here was for brunch on a Sunday. I always crave pancakes, but I just ordered the breakfast plate. Had eggs, bacon, 2 pancakes and hash browns. Just your standard brunch dish you can get at any diner. The pancakes on this dish reminded me if Aunt Jemima frozen ones. Sorry guys! But! My friend ordered just the pancakes, and they were large and fluffy! Will get those next time! So, I'm here on a weekly basis. Tuesday is trivia nite and Friday is Power Hour, 7-9 all you can drink for $10. Came on a Friday night with a group of friends. Decided to eat something so as not to get sick with all the drinks flowing! Chose the Celtic Club. Best choice when you're drinking! Thick crispy bread, crunchy thick fat bacon and loads of meats. The best club I've had hands down. Made to perfection! Plus you could actually see tomato and lettuce! I will take another please. Washed it down with a Carlsburg. Get your trivia on Tuesdays! Live music on Friday! FYI, Brittany is an awesome bartender!
(5)Kristen N.
Awesome service! Awesome prices! Trivia Tuesday's, dollar beer Thursday's, crazy hour $10 all you can drink Friday's. Overall amazing local bar in brandon!
(5)Jason L.
I love O'tools. Great Irish food and drinks. Can't beat the Sunday brunch :D
(5)Daniel F.
I've been coming here for years. The food is excellent and the BYO Burger is to die for. No catering services available, but take-out and reservations are both options here. The drinks are pricier than most bars in the local vicinity, but not ball park high. The staff are excellent and, when O'Tooles management isn't getting rid of employees on a monthly basis you'll find yourself easily making friends with all the bartenders and servers. Wednesday night karaoke is the best in town with Tony as the host and the live music usually rocks here on Saturday night. This place, again, is just as good (if not better) as a restaurant as it is a bar. Oh, and there is plenty of parking and it's extraordinarily kid friendly through eight-thirty P.M.
(4)Noelle V.
The food was absolutely wonderful. I had steak and mushroom pie. The pastry was light and fluffy. The gravy was savory and flavorful. The wait staff was great.
(4)Teri O.
This is the first time I've been there in months and I am so happy I tried it again! I had the signature sauce on my wings and it was amazing! The food is so fresh and my drink was always full! The atmosphere is really great and the crowd was a perfect for me! I really enjoyed hanging out with the bartenders - they have a great following! Plus the TVs are everywhere! I watched every game I wanted to watch!
(5)Allison W.
Met my friend here for happy hour and ended up having apps and dinner. Appetizer platter we shared and was just okay. My friend thought the Irish egg rolls tasted like Spam meat. The shepards pie is wonderful. I make it at home but like theirs just as well. Use the Yelp check in app to get 15% off of your bill.
(4)Sean M.
Visited this past Saturday to watch the Gator football game. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day. Was greeted by the bartender who promptly advised that half of the beers on tap (mostly craft options) weren't available since "the cooler was broke". Right. We drank the domestic swill instead, and got menus for lunch. Once we began to order, come to find out that many of the lunch options weren't available, or were limited (no bangers in the Irish breakfast). I decided to go with the flow and ordered a potato cheese soup. Service was acceptable, but in no way stellar. After the game, we paid and were on our way. Reviewed my bank statement a few days later- they over billed me by $70! Not a scenario of being double billed or a hanging settlement- they clearly billed and settled a different amount than I authorized. So much for authentic Irish bar. The only thing I got was a full serving of FRAUD! Avoid this place.
(1)Moki C.
They have great food...and with their new French chef, it's bound to get better. Get the Irish eggrolls...corned beef and cheese deep fried in wonton wrappers are delicious. Good, happy crowd. They have 1/2 drinks Sunday nights, Karaoke on Saturdays, great beer...unfortunately, the soccer supporter culture is pretty hit or miss for Premiership matches...you can usually get a big turnout for United or Liverpool...but nada for Chelsea.
(4)Andy N.
Full service bar, food is mediocre. I don't mean that in a disrespectful way but it is more of a bar than a restaurant in my opinion. Having said that their servers are always great as well as their bartenders. Went for all the World Cup games and handled hundreds of customers with ease. I will keep coming back.
(4)Steve P.
Once they have you... so the bartenders are nice when you show up. At then at the end of your tab, oops IT SEEMS A LITTLE HIGH, rather than bring in a manager for a discrepancy (4 extra beers) they threaten to call the cops and look for someone else in your party to pay now rather than face the consequences, BITCHES. FUCK YOU. DO NOT TRUST bar tenders at O"Tools. They SUCK. do not go there ever! If you do close out every time you boy a drink. SO SAD! FUCK YOU O"TOOLES! YOU RUNNED MY DAY AND MY WEEK.
(1)Steve P.
Once they have you... so the bartenders are nice when you show up. At then at the end of your tab, oops IT SEEMS A LITTLE HIGH, rather than bring in a manager for a discrepancy (4 extra beers) they threaten to call the cops and look for someone else in your party to pay now rather than face the consequences, BITCHES. FUCK YOU. DO NOT TRUST bar tenders at O"Tools. They SUCK. do not go there ever! If you do close out every time you boy a drink. SO SAD! FUCK YOU O"TOOLES! YOU RUNNED MY DAY AND MY WEEK.
(1)Nick G.
This place is great! Wonderful atmosphere! Try the shepherd pie - it was very authentic! I really enjoyed hanging out with the bartender Haley. The unique variety of whiskey's really sets this spot apart from the other places in this town. I will be back for the prime rib special Wednesday night!
(5)Jen G.
What a fun place for some karaoke with friends on a Saturday night! Called and made reservations for a group of 26 and was told to get there at 8 as it gets busy then. When we arrived, the place was pretty empty and although they did honor my request to be near karaoke, they didn't quite provide enough seating for 26. We ended up with 22 and a couple of us standing. That's really my only complaint. Everything else was great! Our waitress was on top of things. She served our whole group (including separate checks and people moving seats) and did a great job remembering which people were on the same check. She kept the drinks filled and brought our food promptly. The food was alright. I wasn't super impressed, but I'd love to give other items a try. I had the potato skins which were pretty standard. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which was HUGE. I could only eat half of it, but it was juicy and tasty. The potato chips are actually pretty delicious as well. My boyfriend got something similar to a reuben and he said it was divine and chowed down. We took advantage of their drink specials, which on a Saturday are Sam Adams bottles for $3, and Sam Adams drafts for $4, as well as 3 Olives vodkas for $4. Everything was tasty. The karaoke was hilarious. We didn't realize we'd be on top of the karaoke area, but we had the best seats in the house. The place was packed by 11pm, but there didn't seem to be much of a wait until then. The DJ was a riot, and crowd interaction was great. We'll definitely be back!
(4)Jacqueline L.
Trying to avoid the Valentine's Day crowd in the dining world, we looked for a place to order some take-out. I got curious and checked their Facebook page see if there were any specials listed and the lobster mac & cheese and ribeye specials totally sold it. The smell. Mother of god, the smell of that edible epicness was so delightful. Everything tasted amazing. We used to frequent O'Tooles until we hit a couple of sour trips, but after the Valentines meal, we just might have to start stopping in again.
(4)Tracey Y.
I would never say I'm a corned beef and cabbage person but after tasting this plate, I LOVE it. Not a big meat eater but this corned beef was so tender and flavorful I was amazed. The steamed cabbage was also so tender and delicious with a little cream sauce drizzled on the top. I ate every bit and so did my kids. A nice brew to go with it, we really enjoyed our meal hear. Had friends tell me the fish and chips are great too be we didn't try that. Stop it. You may be surprised.
(5)Ron C.
The two items I had were really tastes. I had the potato soup and bread pudding. Both were hearty and well done. I had ordered a blue cheese salad but it can came out with field greens which I do not like. The other option was Romaine lettuce which just doesn't go together. There is a problem with service. I have no idea where the waitress would go but a simple request for water took 5 minutes or more. Last item the men's room was filthy and did not have any hand soap. Not sure how the employees would was their hands.
(4)Eleanor N.
Excellent Fish and Chips! I highly recomrnend the Steak and Mushroom pie too. We're out of towners and didn't want chain food! Nice job! Thanks Yelp for finding this little gem of a pub.
(5)Linda C.
Best fish & chips we've had in years... Hot, great taste and large portions!!! And thanks Sean for the amazing razzmatazz martini, it really hit the spot! We will definitely come back to this place next time we're back in Florida :)
(5)Jim L.
All you can drink fri 6-8 ten bucks
(5)Moira C.
We love O'Toole's Irish Pub! The food is AWESOME, the Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great. My favorite is the Shepherd's pie, but I also love the Fish and Chips and the Irish Egg Rolls! The new owners and staff are really nice. Live music an karaoke are great and the bands they are getting now rock! The outside patio is really nice and the inside has that nice warm pub feel! So cute to see the Irish Dancers there on occasion too. Stop in....you will be glad you did!
(5)Paul S.
Easily the best fish and chips in the bay area. Good price and large portion. Scotch eggs were just ok, but I know that UK sage sausage is hard to find in the states.
(5)Christine S.
Ordered the fish and chips. Seems like fish and chips are usually bland, but the "batter" used on the fish was great. Portion size was excellent, two large pieces of fish and plenty of chips. Not sure if the tartar sauce is made in house but it was great! Atmosphere was a bit off, but I came in on a Tuesday night. There are a few other things on the menu I wouldn't mind trying so I'll have to go back soon :)
(4)Lady H.
Stopped in here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside at the bar, which is very pretty and cool due to the overhanging trees. However, there was a funny smell outside, not sure what it was but it smelled like old beer and stale cigarettes. The food was tasty and the drinks mediocre. I requested a beer in a cold mug, of course, but the bartender told me that they don't do cold mugs. Wow, really?! When I asked her why she said they are not allowed to have glass outside only plastic. Uhhhhhh....... okay, but I look around and I see people drinking from glasses. Okay. My thought, could be wrong, was that she was too lazy to go inside and get me a cold mug. Whatever, my tip reflected her laziness. It wasn't totally bad but it wasn't great either. I probably won't go back. It was worth trying though.
(2)Noelle L.
This is a 2.5 star restaurant, with aspirations on being a solid 3 stars. The atmosphere was pretty cool. The decor gets 5 stars. The beer and the pouring of the beer also gets 5 stars. The food is "meh" 2 stars at the best. But let's be honest. Most people do not come to an Irish pub for their food. We ordered the fish and chips (very greasy & too much batter) 3 stars. We also ordered the chicken curry (it should be called chicken stew; putting it lightly as I can... it was disgusting and there was not an iota of curry flavor in it). 1 star. O'Toole's should check out Moon Under Water to get a better understanding of what curry is. The bartender told us the curry "has a kick" which couldn't be farther from the truth. Hopefully it was a one time error, but either way, if we go back, we will not be ordering the curry.
(3)Scott D.
Marla T below is my sexy wife and she is a little more generous with her review than I am. Potato skins were so so. Nothing better than Applebee's and maybe not that good. Light on bacon cheese etc and heavy on the potato. She loved her fish and chips and it was a nice sized portion. I had steak (mushrooms on top). It was ok but I have had much better and expected more. Steak was cooked to order which I did appreciate. Desert. Had the bread pudding. Tasted like something off the frozen food shelf at Walmart. Very bland and I actually think they left the Carmel off. Was not sweet at all. Two stars because my wife liked her fish. T
(2)Janet D.
Won't be back. Did not enjoy the Egg Rolls ...greasy. chips seems stale. Not thrilled with the ruben.
(1)Sean M.
Visited this past Saturday to watch the Gator football game. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day. Was greeted by the bartender who promptly advised that half of the beers on tap (mostly craft options) weren't available since "the cooler was broke". Right. We drank the domestic swill instead, and got menus for lunch. Once we began to order, come to find out that many of the lunch options weren't available, or were limited (no bangers in the Irish breakfast). I decided to go with the flow and ordered a potato cheese soup. Service was acceptable, but in no way stellar. After the game, we paid and were on our way. Reviewed my bank statement a few days later- they over billed me by $70! Not a scenario of being double billed or a hanging settlement- they clearly billed and settled a different amount than I authorized. So much for authentic Irish bar. The only thing I got was a full serving of FRAUD! Avoid this place.
(1)Moki C.
They have great food...and with their new French chef, it's bound to get better. Get the Irish eggrolls...corned beef and cheese deep fried in wonton wrappers are delicious. Good, happy crowd. They have 1/2 drinks Sunday nights, Karaoke on Saturdays, great beer...unfortunately, the soccer supporter culture is pretty hit or miss for Premiership matches...you can usually get a big turnout for United or Liverpool...but nada for Chelsea.
(4)Andy N.
Full service bar, food is mediocre. I don't mean that in a disrespectful way but it is more of a bar than a restaurant in my opinion. Having said that their servers are always great as well as their bartenders. Went for all the World Cup games and handled hundreds of customers with ease. I will keep coming back.
(4)Marla T.
First time here. Nice traditional Irish pub atmosphere. Friendly staff. We had the potato skins. They were good. We enjoyed them, but they were pretty much the same as any other restaurant's. I had the Fish and Chips. It was really good. I loved the homemade tartar sauce. My husband had the sirloin and thought it was really good and cooked as ordered. For dessert we had the Bread and Butter pudding. It was fine, nothing exceptional. If you've ever had the Bread and Butter pudding from Raglan Road, this didn't even come close. All in all it was a good experience and we will most likely return.
(4)Lara R.
Love this place. Great beer, food and entertainment! Plus they have pups on the patio every Sunday afternoon!
(4)James A.
So it's been almost 6 months since my first review of O'Tooles and after last night's dinner, I was reminded why I want to update my review. I'm sure people can find fault with O'Tooles, but my wife and I love this place and it's become our "go-to" spot when we want a good pub-style dinner. It can get loud at times, however as regulars we balance that out with the fact that it's usually empty Sunday afternoons. Everything I said in my first review is still spot on, the nachos are the best around, the food is still way above average, great beer selection and specials. Two points I do want to point out on why I wanted to update the review. 1) Service is TOP-NOTCH! Waitresses, to the hostess, to the managers, to the bar-tenders. Have never had a problem with any of them. Always smiling, bending over backwards to help. 2) When I say the food is above average I mean it. I don't know what kind of background the cook has, but I'm sure he's gone to some sort of culinary school. Is it still pub fare, yup...but everything is cooked fresh and with lots of skill. I had the ribs special last night...whisky sauce simmered in oranges, with a side of home-made potato salad. It was great. For my money if your in Brandon and want some good quick food along with a beer, skip Applebees or Chilis and go directly to O'Tooles.
(5)Lane F.
This my favorite bar in Brandon!! The food and beer are great. The staff there is great as well. Love this place. Perfect if your out casual any day of the week for food or drinks.
(5)Jonathan S.
Glad I looked this place up on yelp! Service was really great, and after asking what was good, our server did not hesitate to go straight to the fish and chips. The batter was excellent, very crispy. Loved the fact that there was quite a selection of beer both on tap and in the bottle. Next time I am through, I will definitely stop here again. If your not into big box establishments, then you will enjoy this place.
(5)Melanie L.
Great place to go on a Saturday especially if you love to sing karaoke or even just listen! It was so entertaining. They have a nice outside section to sit as well as their inside bar area. Although the bar was full it was very easy to get the bartenders attention in order to get another drink. Fun place to go whether you are with friends or even just to sit at the bar for a drink!
(4)Brandon K.
I have come here for the bar multiple times and they always have great drink deals. This time we came here for dinner and I again was not disappointed. They had a deal going for ribs and they where great also the mash potatoes where awesome. My fiancé got fish and chips and she got to big pieces of fish which where food also. The service was awesome also. I definitely recommend this pub for drinks and food. Check out there website for the drink specials they have something going on every night. They also usually do something for major sporting events and holidays they have a large projection screen at the outside bar.
(4)Katie S.
This is absolutely, hands down our favorite Tampa Bay area pub! The atmosphere is wonderful and the food does not disappoint! We have never received bad service and recommend to anyone who enjoys good, Irish fare!
(4)Dave S.
We were here on a Saturday evening for some dinner and karaoke with a large group of friends. Our waitress did a pretty good job of keeping our drinks filled, getting our food out to us and maintaining the accuracy of our checks! Unfortunate for the business though, they sent our waitress home and closed out all our tabs around 11 p.m. Typically, our party would've been transferred to a different server, which didn't happen. Most of us left shortly after this, but I think would've stayed if we'd still had a server to take care of us. I had a few beers and my wife had the happy hour vodka cranberry special with not a lot of vodka. We ordered the chicken sandwich and nachos. Beware the nachos are on pub chips not tortilla - remember it's an Irish pub! They were still pretty good and the portions were large. The karaoke was fun. We had front and center seating and so were very close to the action. It was very loud, which was unfortunate when the really bad singers got up there (my wife was awful!) The DJ was great and did a good job of getting the crowd involved. We would probably try this again. Definitely a fun atmosphere.
(4)Jason T.
My favorite place to drink, quietly or with friends. The food and owner are both Irish and the food is EXCELLENT - FAR more than bar food. The chef is a short, Hispanic firebrand and if you catch her after work, she'll even come drink with you. Big tv's, cool waitstaff, excellet food, darts, karaoke. Excellent areas inside and out. Gets crowded on weekends, and parking can be a little limited, but worth coming to.
(4)Pete C.
I love soccer, and I love good beers; in the Brandon area, O'Toole's is my go-to place for both. I would still love it here even if the menu wasn't good, but it is good. The quantities are good and selections are tasty; even if Irish food isn't your thing, the variety and qualities of a good ol' hamburger will please you. The outdoor seating will appeal if you're a smoker; they even have dog-friendly days (Yappy Hour, I think they call it?) on the outdoor deck, if that's your thing. Their staff and owner are always fun, professional, and eager to take care of their customers.
(5)Megan D.
Amazing! Our hotel gave us ZERO recommendations that weren't chain restaurants, so to find this place on yelp was a god send. Traveling with a group of Midwesterners it was awesome to eat on the back bar patio with a few beers. I ordered the fish and chips and wow, I will say I've never had fish n chips that were so fresh! It tasted authentic and not frozen and fried. My coworkers had equally raving reviews with the steak and burger. Also we had the Irish cream cheesecake for dessert. Delicious!
(5)Kon T.
This is part of my bar stop when I visit Tampa. They sure know how to serve the Guinness the right way. It taste great! Wish other bars would serve it the same way. It is a decent sized bar. There is also an outdoor section when the inside it too crowded. Servers are friendly. I never tried anything else beside beers. The restroom is pretty clean.
(5)Cathie D.
Have been here several times, & it never disappoints! Great food & good choice of beers! We love to sit on the patio!
(5)Johnny C.
Seems like there is a good local crowd that continues to visit this establishment so I assume it must be for a reason. A lively spot where we saw suits and shorts, oxfords and flipflops as well as button-downs and Ts. Didn't get to eat so can't vouch for the food, got servevd a Newky Brown in a plastic cup that didn't bode well but it won't stop me slipping in again one day
(3)Dana U.
O'Toole's has my "first date" seal of approval. So I went here on a Saturday night. There was some fun karaoke going on (and I never say that karaoke is fun). The bar had a good number of people but it wasn't crazy. The outdoor bar area was pretty inviting even on a hot summer evening. They had cider beer, which is my go to choice. The menu looked really good as well even though I wasn't hungry. Played darts most of the time there, and met some great people. The crowd there was a good mixture of young, middle-aged, and old. This place is my date's favorite hang out spot and I can see why. It's a great place. So good, there is going to be a second date : )
(5)Justin B.
restaurant environment: irish pub, nothing remarkable. staff: friendly and attentive. food: We're irish food junkies and this really hit the spot. value: Prices on par with Applebees or Chillis but the food is 100x better. would I return? My wife and I came down from Jacksonville to check out O'Toole's and were not disappointed. This will be a required stop any time we're in that part of the state.
(5)LifeLover L.
one of my fave spots in Brandon. Now, listen there are literally like 6 places to go in Brandon...but that im not trying to impune Otooles draw by any means. Um., i like their food and staff. The make pretty good drinks, too. It is however an OLD bar, you can tell that this place has been here for a while. But its pretty homey once you get to know the servers
(4)Rob H.
Friendly wait staff & bartenders, delicious food (never served anything that wasn't tasty - hefty portions at great prices), nice variety of beers & ales. Feels like a midtown NY Irish pub (if you don't look out the window at Brandon Blvd!). Fellow patrons are laid back and friendly too. Best pub this side of the Bay or, heck, south of the Mason-Dixon line!
(4)Bobby H.
Love this place! Awesome Irish fare. Service is always great. Fresh beer and good selection.
(5)Jacob M.
The food was decent. I'm not a big Irish food fan. Got the fish and chips. The service was alright, went on a Monday and they only had one waitress plus the bar tender. Just one more waitress would have been nice.
(3)Christopher C.
Excellent Irish pub! Serves traditional Irish and British food (Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips) along with some American favorites with a Gaelic twist (e.g. the Gaelic Chips) and a full range of beer and liquor. Quiet atmosphere in the afternoon, evening brings weekly quiz nights, live music, darts and fun! On Saturdays and Sundays they have a traditional Irish breakfast served until 4pm. Staff is friendly, service is quick, nice clean place, very cozy place.
(5)M P.
My favorite Irish restaurant! The steak and mushroom pie is amazing as is the shepherds pie.
(5)Bo W.
An average review for an average Irish Pub. Average food, average service, average cleanliness. Okay, probably a little below average in the housekeeping department. Both inside and outside seating, and plenty of parking. As you enter through the front, you may see a sign that says, "seat yourself and someone will be with you." That may, or may not be true, depending on what day and time you're there. In any case, I'd advise just finding someone, or just go to the bar or you may not be acknowledged. The food was okay at best. It all came out fairly quick. The wings were a little on the small size, and a little over cooked. On the bright side, there is a 15% off checkin offer. Probably a good place to have a drink, but I wouldn't suggest this place for food.
(3)Tricia D.
Would probably give 3 1/2 stars but that's not an option. Beer options were good but not very cold. We sat outside which was nice but no music so you only could hear the traffic. We had the o'tooles toasties as an app, I would have that again. As a whole the food came out Luke warm. But did taste good. The patio needs to be swept and power washed. They welcome pets which is great but there are cigarette butts on the ground. After I paid my bill I heard about the drink specials. Hmmmm maybe that would have been good to share when I sat down. I will come again.
(3)Elena M.
Tremendous atmosphere, great for a young crowd as long as you don't mind being surrounded by folks that participate in inappropriate recreational activities.. Food is terrible..
(1)Brady B.
Excellent service and food. I like that they have Strongbow on tap. Game nights are pretty popular here, so be prepared for the noise. I like their wings, my wife has had their steak and mushroom pie, and we have enjoyed them both very well.
(5)Nick C.
Went in with an open mind. An Irish pub in Brandon....but was pleasantly surprised. Great selection of beers and a full bar. The decor was nice and clean, gave an authentic pub feel. Menu is pretty extensive with lots of Irish inspired offerings. I went with the Guinness stew. Huge bowl of it came out. It was heavy but awesome, never had it before. They have daily food specials and a happy hour. I will be back again if I'm by the mall running errands
(5)Kat M.
Finally had 3 different food items here and can write my ode. My first time here I came with my bestie for a few drinks and dinner. I was craving a traditional Brit meal, since I've had fish n chips I went with Bangers & Mash. I mean, come on, who doesn't love saying "Bangers n Mash"? I say it in my soft rose English accent. Mmm, bangers and mash are sausage and mashed potatoes with gravy. I had my gravy on the side...always worry because some gravies are just too salty. After a few rounds of drinks and a nice buzz going, our food arrived. This dish fulfilled my desire. Sausage that made my mouth water so much I was drooling in my food. Potatoes were creamy to perfection, I think I remember a tad bit of garlic flavor....but can't remember from the drinks. Perhaps I need to order it again, just to be sure. :). Loved slicing a bit of sausage, dipping it in my mash and then a dip into the gravy, best way to eat this meal. A tad of everything layered and stuff my face! My 2nd time here was for brunch on a Sunday. I always crave pancakes, but I just ordered the breakfast plate. Had eggs, bacon, 2 pancakes and hash browns. Just your standard brunch dish you can get at any diner. The pancakes on this dish reminded me if Aunt Jemima frozen ones. Sorry guys! But! My friend ordered just the pancakes, and they were large and fluffy! Will get those next time! So, I'm here on a weekly basis. Tuesday is trivia nite and Friday is Power Hour, 7-9 all you can drink for $10. Came on a Friday night with a group of friends. Decided to eat something so as not to get sick with all the drinks flowing! Chose the Celtic Club. Best choice when you're drinking! Thick crispy bread, crunchy thick fat bacon and loads of meats. The best club I've had hands down. Made to perfection! Plus you could actually see tomato and lettuce! I will take another please. Washed it down with a Carlsburg. Get your trivia on Tuesdays! Live music on Friday! FYI, Brittany is an awesome bartender!
(5)Jason L.
I love O'tools. Great Irish food and drinks. Can't beat the Sunday brunch :D
(5)Kristen N.
Awesome service! Awesome prices! Trivia Tuesday's, dollar beer Thursday's, crazy hour $10 all you can drink Friday's. Overall amazing local bar in brandon!
(5)Debbie Z.
Maybe the other food is good and maybe dinner. But Sat lunch of fish and chips and Haddock and chips with a $2 price difference looked and tasted the same. Very greasy while fish was mushy and coating fell off. Fries stuck together in a clump of grease. Have to assume the oil wasn't hot enough. Won't be back
(2)Jen A.
Pathetic. Won't give you a taste of wine to see if you like it before buying a glass. Nice hair too-not
(1)Daniel F.
I've been coming here for years. The food is excellent and the BYO Burger is to die for. No catering services available, but take-out and reservations are both options here. The drinks are pricier than most bars in the local vicinity, but not ball park high. The staff are excellent and, when O'Tooles management isn't getting rid of employees on a monthly basis you'll find yourself easily making friends with all the bartenders and servers. Wednesday night karaoke is the best in town with Tony as the host and the live music usually rocks here on Saturday night. This place, again, is just as good (if not better) as a restaurant as it is a bar. Oh, and there is plenty of parking and it's extraordinarily kid friendly through eight-thirty P.M.
(4)Ramon R.
Good pub food. I've had the shepherd pie and beef stew and they were both excellent. Service is prompt. Definitely, need to eat here once to find out for yourself.
(4)Katie B.
Okay, so I'm a fan. While there are a few Irish pubs in the Brandon area, O'Toole's is quickly becoming my favorite. The atmosphere is casual and friendly and actually feels more or less like an Irish pub you'd find in, well, Ireland. The turnout was more or less mixed with twenty-somethings up through middle-agers. Most notably, it was lacking a dance floor filled with the older crowd (ahem, O'Brien's). I have to admit I was pretty excited when I ordered (surprise, surprise) a Magner's and the server asked whether I wanted the 16oz or the 20oz. Oh, how you go on - make it a 20. (On a recent trip to the Emerald Isle, I found that many a pub asked me this same question, though none in the States ever have.) Saturday is, apparently, Karaoke night. This, surprisingly, was a lot of fun. It made the crowd more interactive and lent an overall good-natured vibe to the pub. Although even my delicious cider didn't give me the courage to join in, the welcoming feel of everyone (and the well placed and slightly hidden microphone in a corner of the bar) made me feel like I could jump up and belt out some Sublime at any time. The dart boards add a nice touch as that's usually where we end up migrating after a pint or two. The food was great. I had the Chicken Cottage Pie which was a mountain of deliciousness. A traditional chicken pot pie on the inside, with a heavenly golden brown and flaky crust draping over the bowl. Sign me up. And just a tip: if you register your email address on their website, they'll send you a coupon for "buy one drink get one free". You really can't beat that.
(5)Robert K.
Great place to watch any game. Great pub food and drink specials!
(5)Noelle V.
The food was absolutely wonderful. I had steak and mushroom pie. The pastry was light and fluffy. The gravy was savory and flavorful. The wait staff was great.
(4)Teri O.
This is the first time I've been there in months and I am so happy I tried it again! I had the signature sauce on my wings and it was amazing! The food is so fresh and my drink was always full! The atmosphere is really great and the crowd was a perfect for me! I really enjoyed hanging out with the bartenders - they have a great following! Plus the TVs are everywhere! I watched every game I wanted to watch!
(5)Allison W.
Met my friend here for happy hour and ended up having apps and dinner. Appetizer platter we shared and was just okay. My friend thought the Irish egg rolls tasted like Spam meat. The shepards pie is wonderful. I make it at home but like theirs just as well. Use the Yelp check in app to get 15% off of your bill.
(4)Brian V.
Really good place. Tried the steak and mushroom pie. Everything on the plate was delicious. 10/10 would eat again.
(5)Fabian M.
If you want other than fast food late at night, this is one good choice in the area. I ended up here through the Yelp mobile app on a Thursday night. it was 10:30 pm and they had a late night menu. I had the fish and chips, $11.99 and it was delightful! They serve two big portions of well fried, crispy and tasty fish with a bunch of chips. At that time I could have shared that plate easily. They also had a special on beer: $1 Killian and Millers.....ahhh, college days. I thought that the atmosphere was incredibly healthy for a $1 beer night (or maybe it was early still) but the bartender told me that there were a lot of regulars and it was a safe environment. The bartenders were amazingly on the ball, very charismatic and pleasant. I want to come again because 4 stars mean I'm a fan, but I had a Thursday night experience and I believe I need to have some other nights to make it an all-week 5 star place.
(4)Adrian P.
Been drinking here since 2008. There have been a few major changes in management and ownership in that time, but the staff has always made it worth the time and money. Their prices are a little high, but again, the bartenders (Shawn, Shawn, and Erin) make it well worth the investment. The food is awesome too, with the shepherds pie and chicken Bryan flatbread at the top of my list. Come hang out and see for yourself!
(4)Britt B.
Been a regular here since I was 21; great place to hang out.
(5)Kara H.
I went on Thursday night which is a Dollar beer night. I don't like beer but I had a strawberry vodka with sprite. I also ordered their bread pudding with custard. The drink was good and the bread pudding was yummy. We were mainly outside the entire night but inside is much more roomier and very cozy atmosphere. I will def be coming back.
(5)Tom S.
Nice little Irish Pub. I ahd the steak and mushroom pie. It tasted so good, the gravy is bomber..so delicious. Service was very good. They have a nice assortment of beer....Dogfish on tap...yum! Was in Tampa for biz, would definitely hit this place up again.
(4)John B.
Pet Friendly. Large portions of authentic Irish food. This is a regular stop for lunch with our pup.
(5)Andy B.
We were excited to try this place out after seeing some great reviews on Yelp, but were very disappointed. The onion rings were great, but everything else was mediocre or worse. The first thing you notice when you enter is a strong musty and nasty smell. I'm not sure what it was, but it is very overpowering and if we hadn't just taken a cab to get here, I wouldn't have stayed.
(2)Nicole P.
Nice place
(4)M P.
My favorite Irish restaurant! The steak and mushroom pie is amazing as is the shepherds pie.
(5)Bo W.
An average review for an average Irish Pub. Average food, average service, average cleanliness. Okay, probably a little below average in the housekeeping department. Both inside and outside seating, and plenty of parking. As you enter through the front, you may see a sign that says, "seat yourself and someone will be with you." That may, or may not be true, depending on what day and time you're there. In any case, I'd advise just finding someone, or just go to the bar or you may not be acknowledged. The food was okay at best. It all came out fairly quick. The wings were a little on the small size, and a little over cooked. On the bright side, there is a 15% off checkin offer. Probably a good place to have a drink, but I wouldn't suggest this place for food.
(3)Tricia D.
Would probably give 3 1/2 stars but that's not an option. Beer options were good but not very cold. We sat outside which was nice but no music so you only could hear the traffic. We had the o'tooles toasties as an app, I would have that again. As a whole the food came out Luke warm. But did taste good. The patio needs to be swept and power washed. They welcome pets which is great but there are cigarette butts on the ground. After I paid my bill I heard about the drink specials. Hmmmm maybe that would have been good to share when I sat down. I will come again.
(3)Elena M.
Tremendous atmosphere, great for a young crowd as long as you don't mind being surrounded by folks that participate in inappropriate recreational activities.. Food is terrible..
(1)Brady B.
Excellent service and food. I like that they have Strongbow on tap. Game nights are pretty popular here, so be prepared for the noise. I like their wings, my wife has had their steak and mushroom pie, and we have enjoyed them both very well.
(5)Nick C.
Went in with an open mind. An Irish pub in Brandon....but was pleasantly surprised. Great selection of beers and a full bar. The decor was nice and clean, gave an authentic pub feel. Menu is pretty extensive with lots of Irish inspired offerings. I went with the Guinness stew. Huge bowl of it came out. It was heavy but awesome, never had it before. They have daily food specials and a happy hour. I will be back again if I'm by the mall running errands
(5)Daniel F.
I've been coming here for years. The food is excellent and the BYO Burger is to die for. No catering services available, but take-out and reservations are both options here. The drinks are pricier than most bars in the local vicinity, but not ball park high. The staff are excellent and, when O'Tooles management isn't getting rid of employees on a monthly basis you'll find yourself easily making friends with all the bartenders and servers. Wednesday night karaoke is the best in town with Tony as the host and the live music usually rocks here on Saturday night. This place, again, is just as good (if not better) as a restaurant as it is a bar. Oh, and there is plenty of parking and it's extraordinarily kid friendly through eight-thirty P.M.
(4)Noelle V.
The food was absolutely wonderful. I had steak and mushroom pie. The pastry was light and fluffy. The gravy was savory and flavorful. The wait staff was great.
(4)Teri O.
This is the first time I've been there in months and I am so happy I tried it again! I had the signature sauce on my wings and it was amazing! The food is so fresh and my drink was always full! The atmosphere is really great and the crowd was a perfect for me! I really enjoyed hanging out with the bartenders - they have a great following! Plus the TVs are everywhere! I watched every game I wanted to watch!
(5)Ramon R.
Good pub food. I've had the shepherd pie and beef stew and they were both excellent. Service is prompt. Definitely, need to eat here once to find out for yourself.
(4)Fabian M.
If you want other than fast food late at night, this is one good choice in the area. I ended up here through the Yelp mobile app on a Thursday night. it was 10:30 pm and they had a late night menu. I had the fish and chips, $11.99 and it was delightful! They serve two big portions of well fried, crispy and tasty fish with a bunch of chips. At that time I could have shared that plate easily. They also had a special on beer: $1 Killian and Millers.....ahhh, college days. I thought that the atmosphere was incredibly healthy for a $1 beer night (or maybe it was early still) but the bartender told me that there were a lot of regulars and it was a safe environment. The bartenders were amazingly on the ball, very charismatic and pleasant. I want to come again because 4 stars mean I'm a fan, but I had a Thursday night experience and I believe I need to have some other nights to make it an all-week 5 star place.
(4)Kat M.
Finally had 3 different food items here and can write my ode. My first time here I came with my bestie for a few drinks and dinner. I was craving a traditional Brit meal, since I've had fish n chips I went with Bangers & Mash. I mean, come on, who doesn't love saying "Bangers n Mash"? I say it in my soft rose English accent. Mmm, bangers and mash are sausage and mashed potatoes with gravy. I had my gravy on the side...always worry because some gravies are just too salty. After a few rounds of drinks and a nice buzz going, our food arrived. This dish fulfilled my desire. Sausage that made my mouth water so much I was drooling in my food. Potatoes were creamy to perfection, I think I remember a tad bit of garlic flavor....but can't remember from the drinks. Perhaps I need to order it again, just to be sure. :). Loved slicing a bit of sausage, dipping it in my mash and then a dip into the gravy, best way to eat this meal. A tad of everything layered and stuff my face! My 2nd time here was for brunch on a Sunday. I always crave pancakes, but I just ordered the breakfast plate. Had eggs, bacon, 2 pancakes and hash browns. Just your standard brunch dish you can get at any diner. The pancakes on this dish reminded me if Aunt Jemima frozen ones. Sorry guys! But! My friend ordered just the pancakes, and they were large and fluffy! Will get those next time! So, I'm here on a weekly basis. Tuesday is trivia nite and Friday is Power Hour, 7-9 all you can drink for $10. Came on a Friday night with a group of friends. Decided to eat something so as not to get sick with all the drinks flowing! Chose the Celtic Club. Best choice when you're drinking! Thick crispy bread, crunchy thick fat bacon and loads of meats. The best club I've had hands down. Made to perfection! Plus you could actually see tomato and lettuce! I will take another please. Washed it down with a Carlsburg. Get your trivia on Tuesdays! Live music on Friday! FYI, Brittany is an awesome bartender!
(5)Jason L.
I love O'tools. Great Irish food and drinks. Can't beat the Sunday brunch :D
(5)Kristen N.
Awesome service! Awesome prices! Trivia Tuesday's, dollar beer Thursday's, crazy hour $10 all you can drink Friday's. Overall amazing local bar in brandon!
(5)Debbie Z.
Maybe the other food is good and maybe dinner. But Sat lunch of fish and chips and Haddock and chips with a $2 price difference looked and tasted the same. Very greasy while fish was mushy and coating fell off. Fries stuck together in a clump of grease. Have to assume the oil wasn't hot enough. Won't be back
(2)Jen A.
Pathetic. Won't give you a taste of wine to see if you like it before buying a glass. Nice hair too-not
(1)Allison W.
Met my friend here for happy hour and ended up having apps and dinner. Appetizer platter we shared and was just okay. My friend thought the Irish egg rolls tasted like Spam meat. The shepards pie is wonderful. I make it at home but like theirs just as well. Use the Yelp check in app to get 15% off of your bill.
(4)Brian V.
Really good place. Tried the steak and mushroom pie. Everything on the plate was delicious. 10/10 would eat again.
(5)Adrian P.
Been drinking here since 2008. There have been a few major changes in management and ownership in that time, but the staff has always made it worth the time and money. Their prices are a little high, but again, the bartenders (Shawn, Shawn, and Erin) make it well worth the investment. The food is awesome too, with the shepherds pie and chicken Bryan flatbread at the top of my list. Come hang out and see for yourself!
(4)Britt B.
Been a regular here since I was 21; great place to hang out.
(5)Kara H.
I went on Thursday night which is a Dollar beer night. I don't like beer but I had a strawberry vodka with sprite. I also ordered their bread pudding with custard. The drink was good and the bread pudding was yummy. We were mainly outside the entire night but inside is much more roomier and very cozy atmosphere. I will def be coming back.
(5)Tom S.
Nice little Irish Pub. I ahd the steak and mushroom pie. It tasted so good, the gravy is bomber..so delicious. Service was very good. They have a nice assortment of beer....Dogfish on tap...yum! Was in Tampa for biz, would definitely hit this place up again.
(4)John B.
Pet Friendly. Large portions of authentic Irish food. This is a regular stop for lunch with our pup.
(5)Andy B.
We were excited to try this place out after seeing some great reviews on Yelp, but were very disappointed. The onion rings were great, but everything else was mediocre or worse. The first thing you notice when you enter is a strong musty and nasty smell. I'm not sure what it was, but it is very overpowering and if we hadn't just taken a cab to get here, I wouldn't have stayed.
(2)Steve P.
Once they have you... so the bartenders are nice when you show up. At then at the end of your tab, oops IT SEEMS A LITTLE HIGH, rather than bring in a manager for a discrepancy (4 extra beers) they threaten to call the cops and look for someone else in your party to pay now rather than face the consequences, BITCHES. FUCK YOU. DO NOT TRUST bar tenders at O"Tools. They SUCK. do not go there ever! If you do close out every time you boy a drink. SO SAD! FUCK YOU O"TOOLES! YOU RUNNED MY DAY AND MY WEEK.
(1)Ron C.
The two items I had were really tastes. I had the potato soup and bread pudding. Both were hearty and well done. I had ordered a blue cheese salad but it can came out with field greens which I do not like. The other option was Romaine lettuce which just doesn't go together. There is a problem with service. I have no idea where the waitress would go but a simple request for water took 5 minutes or more. Last item the men's room was filthy and did not have any hand soap. Not sure how the employees would was their hands.
(4)Eleanor N.
Excellent Fish and Chips! I highly recomrnend the Steak and Mushroom pie too. We're out of towners and didn't want chain food! Nice job! Thanks Yelp for finding this little gem of a pub.
(5)Linda C.
Best fish & chips we've had in years... Hot, great taste and large portions!!! And thanks Sean for the amazing razzmatazz martini, it really hit the spot! We will definitely come back to this place next time we're back in Florida :)
(5)Nick G.
This place is great! Wonderful atmosphere! Try the shepherd pie - it was very authentic! I really enjoyed hanging out with the bartender Haley. The unique variety of whiskey's really sets this spot apart from the other places in this town. I will be back for the prime rib special Wednesday night!
(5)Jen G.
What a fun place for some karaoke with friends on a Saturday night! Called and made reservations for a group of 26 and was told to get there at 8 as it gets busy then. When we arrived, the place was pretty empty and although they did honor my request to be near karaoke, they didn't quite provide enough seating for 26. We ended up with 22 and a couple of us standing. That's really my only complaint. Everything else was great! Our waitress was on top of things. She served our whole group (including separate checks and people moving seats) and did a great job remembering which people were on the same check. She kept the drinks filled and brought our food promptly. The food was alright. I wasn't super impressed, but I'd love to give other items a try. I had the potato skins which were pretty standard. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which was HUGE. I could only eat half of it, but it was juicy and tasty. The potato chips are actually pretty delicious as well. My boyfriend got something similar to a reuben and he said it was divine and chowed down. We took advantage of their drink specials, which on a Saturday are Sam Adams bottles for $3, and Sam Adams drafts for $4, as well as 3 Olives vodkas for $4. Everything was tasty. The karaoke was hilarious. We didn't realize we'd be on top of the karaoke area, but we had the best seats in the house. The place was packed by 11pm, but there didn't seem to be much of a wait until then. The DJ was a riot, and crowd interaction was great. We'll definitely be back!
(4)Jacqueline L.
Trying to avoid the Valentine's Day crowd in the dining world, we looked for a place to order some take-out. I got curious and checked their Facebook page see if there were any specials listed and the lobster mac & cheese and ribeye specials totally sold it. The smell. Mother of god, the smell of that edible epicness was so delightful. Everything tasted amazing. We used to frequent O'Tooles until we hit a couple of sour trips, but after the Valentines meal, we just might have to start stopping in again.
(4)Tracey Y.
I would never say I'm a corned beef and cabbage person but after tasting this plate, I LOVE it. Not a big meat eater but this corned beef was so tender and flavorful I was amazed. The steamed cabbage was also so tender and delicious with a little cream sauce drizzled on the top. I ate every bit and so did my kids. A nice brew to go with it, we really enjoyed our meal hear. Had friends tell me the fish and chips are great too be we didn't try that. Stop it. You may be surprised.
(5)Moira C.
We love O'Toole's Irish Pub! The food is AWESOME, the Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great. My favorite is the Shepherd's pie, but I also love the Fish and Chips and the Irish Egg Rolls! The new owners and staff are really nice. Live music an karaoke are great and the bands they are getting now rock! The outside patio is really nice and the inside has that nice warm pub feel! So cute to see the Irish Dancers there on occasion too. Stop in....you will be glad you did!
(5)Paul S.
Easily the best fish and chips in the bay area. Good price and large portion. Scotch eggs were just ok, but I know that UK sage sausage is hard to find in the states.
(5)Lady H.
Stopped in here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside at the bar, which is very pretty and cool due to the overhanging trees. However, there was a funny smell outside, not sure what it was but it smelled like old beer and stale cigarettes. The food was tasty and the drinks mediocre. I requested a beer in a cold mug, of course, but the bartender told me that they don't do cold mugs. Wow, really?! When I asked her why she said they are not allowed to have glass outside only plastic. Uhhhhhh....... okay, but I look around and I see people drinking from glasses. Okay. My thought, could be wrong, was that she was too lazy to go inside and get me a cold mug. Whatever, my tip reflected her laziness. It wasn't totally bad but it wasn't great either. I probably won't go back. It was worth trying though.
(2)Noelle L.
This is a 2.5 star restaurant, with aspirations on being a solid 3 stars. The atmosphere was pretty cool. The decor gets 5 stars. The beer and the pouring of the beer also gets 5 stars. The food is "meh" 2 stars at the best. But let's be honest. Most people do not come to an Irish pub for their food. We ordered the fish and chips (very greasy & too much batter) 3 stars. We also ordered the chicken curry (it should be called chicken stew; putting it lightly as I can... it was disgusting and there was not an iota of curry flavor in it). 1 star. O'Toole's should check out Moon Under Water to get a better understanding of what curry is. The bartender told us the curry "has a kick" which couldn't be farther from the truth. Hopefully it was a one time error, but either way, if we go back, we will not be ordering the curry.
(3)Scott D.
Marla T below is my sexy wife and she is a little more generous with her review than I am. Potato skins were so so. Nothing better than Applebee's and maybe not that good. Light on bacon cheese etc and heavy on the potato. She loved her fish and chips and it was a nice sized portion. I had steak (mushrooms on top). It was ok but I have had much better and expected more. Steak was cooked to order which I did appreciate. Desert. Had the bread pudding. Tasted like something off the frozen food shelf at Walmart. Very bland and I actually think they left the Carmel off. Was not sweet at all. Two stars because my wife liked her fish. T
(2)Janet D.
Won't be back. Did not enjoy the Egg Rolls ...greasy. chips seems stale. Not thrilled with the ruben.
(1)Christine S.
Ordered the fish and chips. Seems like fish and chips are usually bland, but the "batter" used on the fish was great. Portion size was excellent, two large pieces of fish and plenty of chips. Not sure if the tartar sauce is made in house but it was great! Atmosphere was a bit off, but I came in on a Tuesday night. There are a few other things on the menu I wouldn't mind trying so I'll have to go back soon :)
(4)Sean M.
Visited this past Saturday to watch the Gator football game. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day. Was greeted by the bartender who promptly advised that half of the beers on tap (mostly craft options) weren't available since "the cooler was broke". Right. We drank the domestic swill instead, and got menus for lunch. Once we began to order, come to find out that many of the lunch options weren't available, or were limited (no bangers in the Irish breakfast). I decided to go with the flow and ordered a potato cheese soup. Service was acceptable, but in no way stellar. After the game, we paid and were on our way. Reviewed my bank statement a few days later- they over billed me by $70! Not a scenario of being double billed or a hanging settlement- they clearly billed and settled a different amount than I authorized. So much for authentic Irish bar. The only thing I got was a full serving of FRAUD! Avoid this place.
(1)Andy N.
Full service bar, food is mediocre. I don't mean that in a disrespectful way but it is more of a bar than a restaurant in my opinion. Having said that their servers are always great as well as their bartenders. Went for all the World Cup games and handled hundreds of customers with ease. I will keep coming back.
(4)Marla T.
First time here. Nice traditional Irish pub atmosphere. Friendly staff. We had the potato skins. They were good. We enjoyed them, but they were pretty much the same as any other restaurant's. I had the Fish and Chips. It was really good. I loved the homemade tartar sauce. My husband had the sirloin and thought it was really good and cooked as ordered. For dessert we had the Bread and Butter pudding. It was fine, nothing exceptional. If you've ever had the Bread and Butter pudding from Raglan Road, this didn't even come close. All in all it was a good experience and we will most likely return.
(4)Lara R.
Love this place. Great beer, food and entertainment! Plus they have pups on the patio every Sunday afternoon!
(4)James A.
So it's been almost 6 months since my first review of O'Tooles and after last night's dinner, I was reminded why I want to update my review. I'm sure people can find fault with O'Tooles, but my wife and I love this place and it's become our "go-to" spot when we want a good pub-style dinner. It can get loud at times, however as regulars we balance that out with the fact that it's usually empty Sunday afternoons. Everything I said in my first review is still spot on, the nachos are the best around, the food is still way above average, great beer selection and specials. Two points I do want to point out on why I wanted to update the review. 1) Service is TOP-NOTCH! Waitresses, to the hostess, to the managers, to the bar-tenders. Have never had a problem with any of them. Always smiling, bending over backwards to help. 2) When I say the food is above average I mean it. I don't know what kind of background the cook has, but I'm sure he's gone to some sort of culinary school. Is it still pub fare, yup...but everything is cooked fresh and with lots of skill. I had the ribs special last night...whisky sauce simmered in oranges, with a side of home-made potato salad. It was great. For my money if your in Brandon and want some good quick food along with a beer, skip Applebees or Chilis and go directly to O'Tooles.
(5)Lane F.
This my favorite bar in Brandon!! The food and beer are great. The staff there is great as well. Love this place. Perfect if your out casual any day of the week for food or drinks.
(5)Jonathan S.
Glad I looked this place up on yelp! Service was really great, and after asking what was good, our server did not hesitate to go straight to the fish and chips. The batter was excellent, very crispy. Loved the fact that there was quite a selection of beer both on tap and in the bottle. Next time I am through, I will definitely stop here again. If your not into big box establishments, then you will enjoy this place.
(5)Moki C.
They have great food...and with their new French chef, it's bound to get better. Get the Irish eggrolls...corned beef and cheese deep fried in wonton wrappers are delicious. Good, happy crowd. They have 1/2 drinks Sunday nights, Karaoke on Saturdays, great beer...unfortunately, the soccer supporter culture is pretty hit or miss for Premiership matches...you can usually get a big turnout for United or Liverpool...but nada for Chelsea.
(4)Megan D.
Amazing! Our hotel gave us ZERO recommendations that weren't chain restaurants, so to find this place on yelp was a god send. Traveling with a group of Midwesterners it was awesome to eat on the back bar patio with a few beers. I ordered the fish and chips and wow, I will say I've never had fish n chips that were so fresh! It tasted authentic and not frozen and fried. My coworkers had equally raving reviews with the steak and burger. Also we had the Irish cream cheesecake for dessert. Delicious!
(5)Kon T.
This is part of my bar stop when I visit Tampa. They sure know how to serve the Guinness the right way. It taste great! Wish other bars would serve it the same way. It is a decent sized bar. There is also an outdoor section when the inside it too crowded. Servers are friendly. I never tried anything else beside beers. The restroom is pretty clean.
(5)Melanie L.
Great place to go on a Saturday especially if you love to sing karaoke or even just listen! It was so entertaining. They have a nice outside section to sit as well as their inside bar area. Although the bar was full it was very easy to get the bartenders attention in order to get another drink. Fun place to go whether you are with friends or even just to sit at the bar for a drink!
(4)Brandon K.
I have come here for the bar multiple times and they always have great drink deals. This time we came here for dinner and I again was not disappointed. They had a deal going for ribs and they where great also the mash potatoes where awesome. My fiancé got fish and chips and she got to big pieces of fish which where food also. The service was awesome also. I definitely recommend this pub for drinks and food. Check out there website for the drink specials they have something going on every night. They also usually do something for major sporting events and holidays they have a large projection screen at the outside bar.
(4)Katie S.
This is absolutely, hands down our favorite Tampa Bay area pub! The atmosphere is wonderful and the food does not disappoint! We have never received bad service and recommend to anyone who enjoys good, Irish fare!
(4)Cathie D.
Have been here several times, & it never disappoints! Great food & good choice of beers! We love to sit on the patio!
(5)Johnny C.
Seems like there is a good local crowd that continues to visit this establishment so I assume it must be for a reason. A lively spot where we saw suits and shorts, oxfords and flipflops as well as button-downs and Ts. Didn't get to eat so can't vouch for the food, got servevd a Newky Brown in a plastic cup that didn't bode well but it won't stop me slipping in again one day
(3)Dana U.
O'Toole's has my "first date" seal of approval. So I went here on a Saturday night. There was some fun karaoke going on (and I never say that karaoke is fun). The bar had a good number of people but it wasn't crazy. The outdoor bar area was pretty inviting even on a hot summer evening. They had cider beer, which is my go to choice. The menu looked really good as well even though I wasn't hungry. Played darts most of the time there, and met some great people. The crowd there was a good mixture of young, middle-aged, and old. This place is my date's favorite hang out spot and I can see why. It's a great place. So good, there is going to be a second date : )
(5)Katie B.
Okay, so I'm a fan. While there are a few Irish pubs in the Brandon area, O'Toole's is quickly becoming my favorite. The atmosphere is casual and friendly and actually feels more or less like an Irish pub you'd find in, well, Ireland. The turnout was more or less mixed with twenty-somethings up through middle-agers. Most notably, it was lacking a dance floor filled with the older crowd (ahem, O'Brien's). I have to admit I was pretty excited when I ordered (surprise, surprise) a Magner's and the server asked whether I wanted the 16oz or the 20oz. Oh, how you go on - make it a 20. (On a recent trip to the Emerald Isle, I found that many a pub asked me this same question, though none in the States ever have.) Saturday is, apparently, Karaoke night. This, surprisingly, was a lot of fun. It made the crowd more interactive and lent an overall good-natured vibe to the pub. Although even my delicious cider didn't give me the courage to join in, the welcoming feel of everyone (and the well placed and slightly hidden microphone in a corner of the bar) made me feel like I could jump up and belt out some Sublime at any time. The dart boards add a nice touch as that's usually where we end up migrating after a pint or two. The food was great. I had the Chicken Cottage Pie which was a mountain of deliciousness. A traditional chicken pot pie on the inside, with a heavenly golden brown and flaky crust draping over the bowl. Sign me up. And just a tip: if you register your email address on their website, they'll send you a coupon for "buy one drink get one free". You really can't beat that.
(5)Robert K.
Great place to watch any game. Great pub food and drink specials!
(5)Jim L.
All you can drink fri 6-8 ten bucks
(5)Justin B.
restaurant environment: irish pub, nothing remarkable. staff: friendly and attentive. food: We're irish food junkies and this really hit the spot. value: Prices on par with Applebees or Chillis but the food is 100x better. would I return? My wife and I came down from Jacksonville to check out O'Toole's and were not disappointed. This will be a required stop any time we're in that part of the state.
(5)Dave S.
We were here on a Saturday evening for some dinner and karaoke with a large group of friends. Our waitress did a pretty good job of keeping our drinks filled, getting our food out to us and maintaining the accuracy of our checks! Unfortunate for the business though, they sent our waitress home and closed out all our tabs around 11 p.m. Typically, our party would've been transferred to a different server, which didn't happen. Most of us left shortly after this, but I think would've stayed if we'd still had a server to take care of us. I had a few beers and my wife had the happy hour vodka cranberry special with not a lot of vodka. We ordered the chicken sandwich and nachos. Beware the nachos are on pub chips not tortilla - remember it's an Irish pub! They were still pretty good and the portions were large. The karaoke was fun. We had front and center seating and so were very close to the action. It was very loud, which was unfortunate when the really bad singers got up there (my wife was awful!) The DJ was great and did a good job of getting the crowd involved. We would probably try this again. Definitely a fun atmosphere.
(4)Jason T.
My favorite place to drink, quietly or with friends. The food and owner are both Irish and the food is EXCELLENT - FAR more than bar food. The chef is a short, Hispanic firebrand and if you catch her after work, she'll even come drink with you. Big tv's, cool waitstaff, excellet food, darts, karaoke. Excellent areas inside and out. Gets crowded on weekends, and parking can be a little limited, but worth coming to.
(4)Pete C.
I love soccer, and I love good beers; in the Brandon area, O'Toole's is my go-to place for both. I would still love it here even if the menu wasn't good, but it is good. The quantities are good and selections are tasty; even if Irish food isn't your thing, the variety and qualities of a good ol' hamburger will please you. The outdoor seating will appeal if you're a smoker; they even have dog-friendly days (Yappy Hour, I think they call it?) on the outdoor deck, if that's your thing. Their staff and owner are always fun, professional, and eager to take care of their customers.
(5)LifeLover L.
one of my fave spots in Brandon. Now, listen there are literally like 6 places to go in Brandon...but that im not trying to impune Otooles draw by any means. Um., i like their food and staff. The make pretty good drinks, too. It is however an OLD bar, you can tell that this place has been here for a while. But its pretty homey once you get to know the servers
(4)Rob H.
Friendly wait staff & bartenders, delicious food (never served anything that wasn't tasty - hefty portions at great prices), nice variety of beers & ales. Feels like a midtown NY Irish pub (if you don't look out the window at Brandon Blvd!). Fellow patrons are laid back and friendly too. Best pub this side of the Bay or, heck, south of the Mason-Dixon line!
(4)Bobby H.
Love this place! Awesome Irish fare. Service is always great. Fresh beer and good selection.
(5)Jacob M.
The food was decent. I'm not a big Irish food fan. Got the fish and chips. The service was alright, went on a Monday and they only had one waitress plus the bar tender. Just one more waitress would have been nice.
(3)Christopher C.
Excellent Irish pub! Serves traditional Irish and British food (Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips) along with some American favorites with a Gaelic twist (e.g. the Gaelic Chips) and a full range of beer and liquor. Quiet atmosphere in the afternoon, evening brings weekly quiz nights, live music, darts and fun! On Saturdays and Sundays they have a traditional Irish breakfast served until 4pm. Staff is friendly, service is quick, nice clean place, very cozy place.
(5)Nicole P.
Nice place
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