Stopped in during the Ice Fest. They were very busy. The food wasn't really anything to write home about and the service was very sub par. Our server lacked personality and seemed like he really didn't want to be there. Appetizer of mozzarella sticks came out after our entrees of 2 wraps, grilled salmon and a kids hot dog. The kids hot dog came about 5 minutes after the rest. Don't most kids meals come out first with the appetizer? Wouldn't suggest it to anyone. I understand there may have been more traffic than normal but nothing made me feel like I wanted to return to eat.
(2)
Andy G.
Every time I've been there the place is packed. The food is great, and with huge portions. The service is incredible and attentive. My only gripe, and it appears I'm not alone, is that the live music is so loud, if you want to have a conversation you will need to request a table at the back of the establishment.
(4)
Liz R.
An in-the-know co-worker brought me here for lunch, and I must say I was pleased. Open, bright space with ample booth and table seating. Friendly, knowledgeable waitresses. Signage showed some good beer specials and regular live music. I tried the fish sandwich, which was beer battered haddock. The fillet was large, thick, white and flaky. Batter was well seasoned and crispy. I would recommend this (and get it again myself). My partner went with the Reuben, which looked lean and delicious. He devoured it, so it must have also been good. The menu looked great, and I wouldn't mind stopping back after work to have a beer and one of their tasty looking apps - Reuben egg rolls, mussels, fried pickles, Guiness cheese dip, etc, etc!
(4)
Brady L.
Hit or miss sometimes I get great customer service and my beer's are constantly being refilled sometimes it is a battle trying to get a refill! 3 star's is A OK it doesn't mean its horrible!
(3)
Zedar B.
We ordered fried pickles, the potato leek soup and corned beef and cabbage. The soup was good (it tasted a lot like clam chowder). Everything was salty. The cabbage seems like it is fried with onions and it is great. I would pass on the fried pickles next time. The bathrooms were not great but okay. One of the staff yelled "Dammit" REALLY loud while we were there and we were all wondering if someone lost a finger in the kitchen or something (we were peeking in the window to the kitchen to see if something was wrong, but we didn't see anything). Nobody refilled my iced tea, which was a disappointment and there are only two high chairs (not enough)!
(3)
Mark W.
This is a review based on a St. Patrick's Day weekend experience, so take it for what it's worth. The place was obviously packed considering the holiday. Took 2 hours to get a table but the waiting around was a lot of fun. Everyone was standing, waiting for a table and drinking. People were so incredibly friendly. The Irish band was great, the food and drink (primarily Guinness and Conway's Irish Ale for me) were good. The best part again was the fun loving crowd! For a tiny place in the heart of downtown Medina, I don't think you will find a much better place close by.
(4)
Marissa K.
Went back and the waitress and food were wonderful. The guinness battered haddock was delicious. My friend said her coleslaw tasted fishy, but I didn't eat mine cause I remembered I didn't like their slaw to begin with. My mother had the soup and she enjoyed it, I thought it was bland. The cake for two was wonderful. My friend did not like the frosting on it or on the peanut butter cake, but overall she loved her cake (it was the same frosting). I had the bailey's cheesecake, I loved it. The waitress was friendly and personable.
(5)
Steve H.
Good food, cold beer, smiling faces
(5)
Jon S.
An Irish Pub in Medina, Ohio. Amazing! Very good food and service, music during the week and it seems like it has been there for years, and yet it is fairly recent. Burgers are good. Mussels and clams are delish! I also love their crabcakes, which do tend to vary in amount of crab, but are most always good!! Service is excellent and they serve hard cider! Not many places that do and they have a great selection.
(4)
Terry K.
Food was fair but a bit expensive I thought. It's a decent neighborhood joint and I like the variety in the menu although I've only had a handful of things. Give it a try.
(3)
Liz S.
I am new to the Medina area although from the Cleveland area. I asked a few friends for some suggestions on what local places to hit up and Sully's came up on more than one occasion. So when my husband and I wanted to go out one night to celebrate we decided to give it a try. To be honest I'm usually wary of Irish pubs since they don't always have the best food in my experience, but my sources said the food was good! Upon entering the place it was unusually bright for a pub. I prefer the darkly lit, cozy feel rather than the bright lights but I was absolutely willing to overlook that. All of the booths were taken and it was seat yourself so we hopped up to the only remaining pub table. It was quite wobbly but we found a piece of cardboard on the floor that someone had shoved under the leg so we shoved it back in to avoid the annoyance. My friend told me their Reuben Egg Rolls appetizer was great and the waitress further convinced us so we decided to give it a try. Until we found out they were out? A minor setback but we were dissapointed. We ordered a couple beers and a different appetizer (Guinness Cheese Dip) which was good. After waiting for about an hour and a half we were brought our dinner. Him, the Guinness Beer Battered Haddock and me, my old stand-by the Turkey Reuben. The haddock was well received though it was accompanied by a different "vegetable of the day" than communicated by the waitress. Not a huge deal but he did specifically ask before ordering so he would know what to expect. My Turkey Reuben was aweful. It consisted of all dark meat turkey with barely a sprinkling of coleslaw. I often order the Turkey Reuben. It's a sandwhich I generally know I'll like and be satisified with. This is the first time ever that this sandwich was brought out with entirely dark turkey meat. I was not a fan. In the mean time, my husband was desperately trying to get beer number two and had to track down a different waitress than our own to get one. He was extra thirsty since the water he had asked for with his beer never came. Perhaps we had some bad luck this night because it seemed like everything that could go wrong did. We tried to just laugh it off but the waitress did notice. She comped our bill $10 which in all honesty didn't feel like enough. We went out for a nice night and had a lot of poor service. Any one of the incidents taken by themselves probably wouldn't have been a big deal but combine them all and you feel like you may as well have stayed home and made your own dinner. Not a place high on my list to revisit or recommend.
(2)
Ron C.
When the place first opened it was very good. The food was fresh and very tasty. Every since those first visits the food and service has been on a downward slide. My last visit featured a broken toothpick in my corned beef sandwich. They didn't even comp the meal, they acted like it was my fault. The owner walks around like he just swallowed a turd. Avoid this place!
(1)
Adam H.
Well I went here again, just today actually and still a fan! I started off the night with a special Irish Red brewed just for Sully's and fried boxty taters and their Guinness cheese dip. The beer was $4.75 for a pint and the appetizer like 6 bucks. Good food and value, I then ordered the shepherd's pie. HUGE, I could only take away half of the meal and I am no light eater. It isn't overly complicated or complex food but that is Irish cuisine. If you see some crazy looking Irish dish, it probably isn't a genuine Irish meal. They have a great line up of live bands too, check them out!
(5)
Marcus D.
Always heard nice things of Sully's, never been. Wife and I had a free afternoon without the kids so we went to check it out for ourselves. Sure am glad we did. Ordered the Sully fries with kraut and cheese on them. They come with a mayo horshradish sauce that you use as a dip. Trust me,you'll want 2.. Amazing. I ordered the fish sandwich, comes on a keiser roll, tomato onion, lettuce and tarter sauce. I don't know if our was the beer batter or the tarter that made this sandwich but the combo of them both made it a great choice! Highly recommended. My wife ordered the pulled chicken sandwich. A good sandwich but could have used a bit more of their home made bbq to sauce it up a bit. Home made chips for or side were tasty and a good option since we already stuffed ourselves on the fries. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Going to go back for some live music some Friday evening soon. Should be fun.
(4)
Erin K.
Love their food! Best Irish restaurant around, hands down! Also totally a place you can take your kids. Just not on St. Pats. You have to remember they are an Irish bar on St. Pats... :) common sense should apply :)
(4)
John B.
Okay, I have very mixed feelings about Sully's. I always seem to have a good time when I go there, but is it because of the pub or because of the company (also, I'm usually not paying). Drinks are pretty expensive. A $6 beer is pretty steep. It is definitely one of the more expensive bars that I have visited. The food is decent. It's nothing spectacular, but it does the job. Again, probably more expensive than it needs to be. The building itself is extremely nice. It used to be an old machine shop. They did a great job renovating. However, every time i have been in there it is deafeningly loud. I have to yell across the table to speak to anyone. There was a live band one night, and if there is one thing that I don't need, it is ear-splitting, mediocre folk music. Sully's is a nice place to go, but is it really worth it? I don't know...
(2)
Kevin S.
Full disclosure: We just happened to show up at Sully's on the very night of Sully's 60th birthday. They were decorating the tables, balloons hung from the tin ceiling, the place was packed, we waited about a half hour for a table. We may have been the only people there who didn't personally know Sully. (Nor did anyone introduce us, which most certainly would have happened in Ireland. Or Italy, or any other European country. Or most U.S. cities. Or perhaps we stink. Who knows?) Drinks were on the expensive side, service was disjointed while still friendly, volume was on the bleeding-ear scale and food was cafeteria quality. Fun bunch of drunks, though! We waited nearly as long after dinner, just for the waitress to take our money. Fun bunch of drunks, though, including the staff! I'll go back for a re-review on a night that isn't quite so epic.
(2)
Scott B.
I love the food here, but it doesn't come cheap. The live entertainment is good but a little loud. This place gets crazy busy so be ready to wait, it's worth it though.
(4)
Nancy J.
Would love to teach these guys how to make shepherd's pie. Their's tastes like Dinty Moore beef stew with a few huge, undercooked sliced carrots thrown in. My grandson ordered the pretzels with cheese dip. The dip actually had a skin on top of it like it had been sitting on a counter for a long time. It tasted like Velveeta with a dash of beer. The waitstaff is indifferent and slow, completely unaware that their glum faces sour the experience. This place could be so much better if they brought in a talented chef and taught the staff to provide superior service with a smile.
(1)
Mallory R.
Sully's is a great little Irish pub in Medina. My fiance and I dined here on a Saturday afternoon in June after an event we had attended in Medina, but before we had another event to attend that evening. I don't know if there is parking lot at Sully's or how crowded it is, for we walked there that day (not a good choice, as it ended up pouring later! Oh well). We were on about a 2 hour time limit, and that was no problem at Sully's. The service was great and very fast! There was even a huge group of 10 or so at the table next to us but our service was still very good. All of the waitresses, not just our waitress, kept checking on us and making sure everything was great. My fiance had a couple of beers and I had one of the mixed drinks on special, it was very good but I forget what it was called. My fiance got the Guiness BBQ Chicken Sandwich, which he said was good, and I got the Chicken Wrap. It was delicious! I couldn't even eat all of it because it was so big, so I took half of it home. We had a good experience at Sully's and I would definitely go back. Prices are reasonable, too.
(4)
Timothy P.
For an Irish pub, this place has some great food offerings such as steamed mussels and some wonderful wings. I was surprised by the level of quality put into these culinary creations. They have a large selection of brews on tap that are often rotated with seasonal offerings. Many of NE Ohio's better Irish themed bands have played here at one time or another which makes this a fun place to be on any given weekend.
(4)
Bridget K.
Having grown up in Medina my whole life I am glad there is finally a place I can spend time at that isn't a dive bar. The people seem to always be having fun when they are at Sully's. They have a great selection of beers especially all of my favorite Irish beers like Guinness, Harp and others. I enjoy the live music but the volume of the music can get kind of loud. My favorite Irish band ever played there during the summer of 2009 and it was amazing! My friend Kieron from County Kildare, Ireland came to visit Medina that same summer of 2009. He used to own a pub in Naas in County Kildare. He loved Sully's. It is his favorite Irish pub in the United States.
(5)
Cat F.
Had a great dinner. My husband and I both had the pork barbecue sandwich. It was messy, but so delicious. We were very pleased with the meal. My daughter had the bacon cheeseburger. She did not enjoy the spices they put in the handmade burger, but my husband and I both tried it and loved it. Our server was so friendly and very accommodating. We were very happy with this restaurant during our trip.
(5)
Honor S.
I was here the other week visiting friends in the area and we had an awesome time. We arrived earlier when it was pretty quiet and stayed into the night as the place got busier. I really liked that even when the performer came on the music wasn't deafening. I hate having to shout across a table and being drowned out by music. That definitely didn't happen here. The noise level was just right. Our server (Katie, I think?) was awesome and quick to bring refills even when it was busy. The food was alright and arrived fairly quickly. If you're here, try Sully's Irish Red! It's strong and tasty.
(4)
Jamie S.
great food. service was spotty when sitting out on the patio.. waited 15 minutes until i decided to go in and place my order. this was 4th of july.. it wasnt packed but wasnt empty.. our waitress actually waited on people on the patio after i got there... will be going back for the food though it was great!
(3)
Justin W.
This is not a review of the brick and mortar restaurant. This is a review on the festival service they provided at the Ohio Celtic Festival. The Festival opened at 5:00 pm, we ordered at 5:15 and was told some of the items were still being prepared. That was fine except they had all of the order tickets laying out and gave customers a retrieval ticket with numbers. We ordered fries, potato pancakes with cheese sauce and a burger. There were multiple people that ordered after us that received these items individually before us. The potato pancakes and cheese were cold by the time they gave them to us even though initially that's what we were waiting on to heat up. I finally got my burger 35 mins later. The burger was mediocre. I would be willing to eat at the restaurant before I write them off, but will probably avoid them at anymore festivals.
(1)
Chas M.
Great Irish feel. He actually gets really great Rebel music singers. I would stay longer and have more pints for sure had I not have to drive back up to Clevo. Great for a day drive. Servers have been from good to aweful. Depends on who ya get. They do have daily/happy hr specials but on the last visit I actually had to bring them up on my phone and show her what they were. Some people like to save a buck, ya know..
(3)
Lynne M.
Best Pretzel bites anywhere. Awesome Cheese Dip. We love the atmosphere and have never had a bad meal. My husband's favorite is the Meatloaf.
(5)
William L.
Went with a group of four. All but myself got what we ordered after waiting nearly 30 minutes to get our food. Ordered the chicken pot pie. They brought out sheppard's pie. When it came out I immediately knew it was wrong. I asked the person who brought it if it was the chicken pot pie and she says, "yes it is." Really? Told the server and shes said, "sorry, all i heard was pie." Well you offer more than one dish with pie in the name. Maybe you should have me clarify. She says, "you can keep the sheppard's pie and I will get you the pot pie but i will warn you that it takes a long time to make." I simply got it go. They didn't charge for it. Secondly, we were never asked if we wanted additional beverages after the first round came out. Maybe not a bad restaurant, just a discombobulated waitress. The consensus of the party was that the food was just mediocre and that we'd likely not go back.
(2)
Barb M.
They need to give up cooking and stick to beer. I ordered crab cakes and the meal was greasy. Also they need irish music not a dj giving away junk. and can you ban little kids after 7 pm?
(2)
Brian D.
A Medina resident, we often spend time at Sully's. Although careful to stick with sandwiches and burgers, which are usually safe, one of my all time favorites was the beef stew. Generous portion, with big chunks of tender beef and potatoes with carrots in a thick rich gravy. Hugely disappointed when I ordered yesterday and found they now add peas, rutabaga and corn. Corn in Irish beef stew !? in fact there were more peas and corn than meat and potatoes. What pieces of beef where in there were meager and only a few small pieces of potatoe. The gravy was also pretty bland. NEVER order this dish.
(3)
Colleen M.
Sullys is a warm and wonderful family place. Their corned beef makes my Irish heart sing. The service and atmosphere represents everything good about Irish hospitality. Definitely worth a visit...,,again, and again, and again, and again. You will never tire of it!!
(5)
Lisa G.
Had the corned beef sandwich. Delicious. Love the pub. Good beer selections.Probably best tasting corned beef I've had since my favorite place "Goodmans" in Old Brooklyn closed. Nice job Sully's!
(4)
Jason M.
It is what it is, an Irish Pub. The atmosphere is great, staff is always friendly, and the service is typically quick. There is a decent selection for food and drink on the menu. On certain nights they have live music, so it can get pretty crowded and noisy, but then again, that should be expected. We've always enjoyed our food and drink, as well as the live music.
(4)
Dieter V.
The atmosphere is nice and they often bring in acts that put on a good show. The grub is a small step up from your standard bar and grill. They have great bar tenders and everything that is something is on tap.
(4)
Evelyn H.
I really like this place. It is in downtown Medina and nicely decorated with large screen TVs. You are not rushed - the server asked if we'd like our bill and said we could stay as long as we wanted. The servings are huge and very good and authentic Irish pub food. Great Irish music was being played - I think it was the Irish Rovers. I had the haddock sandwich and it was huge and I took enough home for another meal. The potato leek soup is to die for - excellent. My husband had the lake perch special and he loved it. We'll be back.
(4)
Kristie N.
This place has an amazing fish fry and awesome Reuben egg rolls! The food is classic Irish deliciousness. On the weekends they have live Irish music but get there early.....the seating fills up fast!!!!
(5)
Joseph Z.
I was in Medina last weekend for my best friend's wedding. The night before, a bunch of us went to Sully's and it really captures the essence of the Akron area. When we were walking in, there was a biker festival across the street and a bunch of gruff looking guys in a band singing the national anthem. Classic! Once I walked in, I found more bikers and a sweet irish live band. A decent sized bar with awesome Great Lakes Brew Co craft beers on tap, Sully's offers a comfortable spot with a VERY diverse group. We saw everyone from kids in their early 20's to senior citizen couples all boozing it up. What else do you expect in Akron? The best part of the night was getting my tab. I bought a round for the group earlier in the night. For 14 drinks my tab was something like $55. If I ever (and I don't expect to) return to Medina, I'll be spending another Friday night with friends at Sully's. Awesome spot.
(4)
Ryan M.
I can see the reasons for the poor service complaints. I sat at the bar and we were the only ones there. Although it wasn't that bad, everyone seemed to congregate at the other end of the bar and my service wasn't real good due to this. The food was very good, and the prices were reasonable. I will be back. I don't know if the people in charge read these reviews or not, but they should. HINT!! Get a REAL open sign. I walked up to the door and almost left because I thought you were closed. I watched a party of 6 and 4 walk almost to the door then turn around and leave. Clearly they thought you were closed too. Plus put a complete correct list of the hours of operation on your door.
(4)
Scott F.
First off, why would Yelp say that Sully's is closed today? On St. Patricks Day? Come on. So, I've been to Sully's at least ten times but never written a review, I don't believe (it's been a while). On this occasion I didn't have any food, I was here to pick up my Irish dancing daughter who was arriving via party bus (is it bad that I made her drive me home because she has her temp license and I had too much to drink?). Any ways, the times I have had food here, the quality has always been good. Great sandwiches, Reuben's, appetizers, etc. Also, the ambiance is always fun and the people nice. Lastly - and I kid you not - Jack Black is one of the bartenders!
(4)
Michelle M.
Good pub food and great Craic! Only authentic Irish pub worth visiting south of Cleveland! Great Trad music on weekends too!
(5)
Rebecca S.
I love a good Irish pub, and was sorely disappointed by Sully's. First of all, $6 for a pint of Harp's? In Medina? That's more than I pay for comparable beer in LA or NY. I also found the fish and chips -- classic pub food -- to be weak. The fish was merely okay -- breaded, not battered -- and the fries weren't fresh. Worst of all was the side vegetable: over-steamed, limp, watery brocolli with a fake cheese sauce on top. My husband didn't fare much better with the "sheperd's pie", which turned out to be stew with a scoop of mashed potatoes on top. No! Sheperd's pie is supposed to have a layer of mashed potatoes on top, and the whole thing should be baked so that the potatoes are browned on top.
(1)
Randy K.
Great local neighborhood bar with fantastic food. The beer selections are great and the prices are reasonable. Try the Turkey Rachel sandwich with homemade chips. Or the Irish Stew. Weekend Irish Bands are great fun as well
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Live Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Brad C.
Stopped in during the Ice Fest. They were very busy. The food wasn't really anything to write home about and the service was very sub par. Our server lacked personality and seemed like he really didn't want to be there. Appetizer of mozzarella sticks came out after our entrees of 2 wraps, grilled salmon and a kids hot dog. The kids hot dog came about 5 minutes after the rest. Don't most kids meals come out first with the appetizer? Wouldn't suggest it to anyone. I understand there may have been more traffic than normal but nothing made me feel like I wanted to return to eat.
(2)Andy G.
Every time I've been there the place is packed. The food is great, and with huge portions. The service is incredible and attentive. My only gripe, and it appears I'm not alone, is that the live music is so loud, if you want to have a conversation you will need to request a table at the back of the establishment.
(4)Liz R.
An in-the-know co-worker brought me here for lunch, and I must say I was pleased. Open, bright space with ample booth and table seating. Friendly, knowledgeable waitresses. Signage showed some good beer specials and regular live music. I tried the fish sandwich, which was beer battered haddock. The fillet was large, thick, white and flaky. Batter was well seasoned and crispy. I would recommend this (and get it again myself). My partner went with the Reuben, which looked lean and delicious. He devoured it, so it must have also been good. The menu looked great, and I wouldn't mind stopping back after work to have a beer and one of their tasty looking apps - Reuben egg rolls, mussels, fried pickles, Guiness cheese dip, etc, etc!
(4)Brady L.
Hit or miss sometimes I get great customer service and my beer's are constantly being refilled sometimes it is a battle trying to get a refill! 3 star's is A OK it doesn't mean its horrible!
(3)Zedar B.
We ordered fried pickles, the potato leek soup and corned beef and cabbage. The soup was good (it tasted a lot like clam chowder). Everything was salty. The cabbage seems like it is fried with onions and it is great. I would pass on the fried pickles next time. The bathrooms were not great but okay. One of the staff yelled "Dammit" REALLY loud while we were there and we were all wondering if someone lost a finger in the kitchen or something (we were peeking in the window to the kitchen to see if something was wrong, but we didn't see anything). Nobody refilled my iced tea, which was a disappointment and there are only two high chairs (not enough)!
(3)Mark W.
This is a review based on a St. Patrick's Day weekend experience, so take it for what it's worth. The place was obviously packed considering the holiday. Took 2 hours to get a table but the waiting around was a lot of fun. Everyone was standing, waiting for a table and drinking. People were so incredibly friendly. The Irish band was great, the food and drink (primarily Guinness and Conway's Irish Ale for me) were good. The best part again was the fun loving crowd! For a tiny place in the heart of downtown Medina, I don't think you will find a much better place close by.
(4)Marissa K.
Went back and the waitress and food were wonderful. The guinness battered haddock was delicious. My friend said her coleslaw tasted fishy, but I didn't eat mine cause I remembered I didn't like their slaw to begin with. My mother had the soup and she enjoyed it, I thought it was bland. The cake for two was wonderful. My friend did not like the frosting on it or on the peanut butter cake, but overall she loved her cake (it was the same frosting). I had the bailey's cheesecake, I loved it. The waitress was friendly and personable.
(5)Steve H.
Good food, cold beer, smiling faces
(5)Jon S.
An Irish Pub in Medina, Ohio. Amazing! Very good food and service, music during the week and it seems like it has been there for years, and yet it is fairly recent. Burgers are good. Mussels and clams are delish! I also love their crabcakes, which do tend to vary in amount of crab, but are most always good!! Service is excellent and they serve hard cider! Not many places that do and they have a great selection.
(4)Terry K.
Food was fair but a bit expensive I thought. It's a decent neighborhood joint and I like the variety in the menu although I've only had a handful of things. Give it a try.
(3)Liz S.
I am new to the Medina area although from the Cleveland area. I asked a few friends for some suggestions on what local places to hit up and Sully's came up on more than one occasion. So when my husband and I wanted to go out one night to celebrate we decided to give it a try. To be honest I'm usually wary of Irish pubs since they don't always have the best food in my experience, but my sources said the food was good! Upon entering the place it was unusually bright for a pub. I prefer the darkly lit, cozy feel rather than the bright lights but I was absolutely willing to overlook that. All of the booths were taken and it was seat yourself so we hopped up to the only remaining pub table. It was quite wobbly but we found a piece of cardboard on the floor that someone had shoved under the leg so we shoved it back in to avoid the annoyance. My friend told me their Reuben Egg Rolls appetizer was great and the waitress further convinced us so we decided to give it a try. Until we found out they were out? A minor setback but we were dissapointed. We ordered a couple beers and a different appetizer (Guinness Cheese Dip) which was good. After waiting for about an hour and a half we were brought our dinner. Him, the Guinness Beer Battered Haddock and me, my old stand-by the Turkey Reuben. The haddock was well received though it was accompanied by a different "vegetable of the day" than communicated by the waitress. Not a huge deal but he did specifically ask before ordering so he would know what to expect. My Turkey Reuben was aweful. It consisted of all dark meat turkey with barely a sprinkling of coleslaw. I often order the Turkey Reuben. It's a sandwhich I generally know I'll like and be satisified with. This is the first time ever that this sandwich was brought out with entirely dark turkey meat. I was not a fan. In the mean time, my husband was desperately trying to get beer number two and had to track down a different waitress than our own to get one. He was extra thirsty since the water he had asked for with his beer never came. Perhaps we had some bad luck this night because it seemed like everything that could go wrong did. We tried to just laugh it off but the waitress did notice. She comped our bill $10 which in all honesty didn't feel like enough. We went out for a nice night and had a lot of poor service. Any one of the incidents taken by themselves probably wouldn't have been a big deal but combine them all and you feel like you may as well have stayed home and made your own dinner. Not a place high on my list to revisit or recommend.
(2)Ron C.
When the place first opened it was very good. The food was fresh and very tasty. Every since those first visits the food and service has been on a downward slide. My last visit featured a broken toothpick in my corned beef sandwich. They didn't even comp the meal, they acted like it was my fault. The owner walks around like he just swallowed a turd. Avoid this place!
(1)Adam H.
Well I went here again, just today actually and still a fan! I started off the night with a special Irish Red brewed just for Sully's and fried boxty taters and their Guinness cheese dip. The beer was $4.75 for a pint and the appetizer like 6 bucks. Good food and value, I then ordered the shepherd's pie. HUGE, I could only take away half of the meal and I am no light eater. It isn't overly complicated or complex food but that is Irish cuisine. If you see some crazy looking Irish dish, it probably isn't a genuine Irish meal. They have a great line up of live bands too, check them out!
(5)Marcus D.
Always heard nice things of Sully's, never been. Wife and I had a free afternoon without the kids so we went to check it out for ourselves. Sure am glad we did. Ordered the Sully fries with kraut and cheese on them. They come with a mayo horshradish sauce that you use as a dip. Trust me,you'll want 2.. Amazing. I ordered the fish sandwich, comes on a keiser roll, tomato onion, lettuce and tarter sauce. I don't know if our was the beer batter or the tarter that made this sandwich but the combo of them both made it a great choice! Highly recommended. My wife ordered the pulled chicken sandwich. A good sandwich but could have used a bit more of their home made bbq to sauce it up a bit. Home made chips for or side were tasty and a good option since we already stuffed ourselves on the fries. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Going to go back for some live music some Friday evening soon. Should be fun.
(4)Erin K.
Love their food! Best Irish restaurant around, hands down! Also totally a place you can take your kids. Just not on St. Pats. You have to remember they are an Irish bar on St. Pats... :) common sense should apply :)
(4)John B.
Okay, I have very mixed feelings about Sully's. I always seem to have a good time when I go there, but is it because of the pub or because of the company (also, I'm usually not paying). Drinks are pretty expensive. A $6 beer is pretty steep. It is definitely one of the more expensive bars that I have visited. The food is decent. It's nothing spectacular, but it does the job. Again, probably more expensive than it needs to be. The building itself is extremely nice. It used to be an old machine shop. They did a great job renovating. However, every time i have been in there it is deafeningly loud. I have to yell across the table to speak to anyone. There was a live band one night, and if there is one thing that I don't need, it is ear-splitting, mediocre folk music. Sully's is a nice place to go, but is it really worth it? I don't know...
(2)Kevin S.
Full disclosure: We just happened to show up at Sully's on the very night of Sully's 60th birthday. They were decorating the tables, balloons hung from the tin ceiling, the place was packed, we waited about a half hour for a table. We may have been the only people there who didn't personally know Sully. (Nor did anyone introduce us, which most certainly would have happened in Ireland. Or Italy, or any other European country. Or most U.S. cities. Or perhaps we stink. Who knows?) Drinks were on the expensive side, service was disjointed while still friendly, volume was on the bleeding-ear scale and food was cafeteria quality. Fun bunch of drunks, though! We waited nearly as long after dinner, just for the waitress to take our money. Fun bunch of drunks, though, including the staff! I'll go back for a re-review on a night that isn't quite so epic.
(2)Scott B.
I love the food here, but it doesn't come cheap. The live entertainment is good but a little loud. This place gets crazy busy so be ready to wait, it's worth it though.
(4)Nancy J.
Would love to teach these guys how to make shepherd's pie. Their's tastes like Dinty Moore beef stew with a few huge, undercooked sliced carrots thrown in. My grandson ordered the pretzels with cheese dip. The dip actually had a skin on top of it like it had been sitting on a counter for a long time. It tasted like Velveeta with a dash of beer. The waitstaff is indifferent and slow, completely unaware that their glum faces sour the experience. This place could be so much better if they brought in a talented chef and taught the staff to provide superior service with a smile.
(1)Mallory R.
Sully's is a great little Irish pub in Medina. My fiance and I dined here on a Saturday afternoon in June after an event we had attended in Medina, but before we had another event to attend that evening. I don't know if there is parking lot at Sully's or how crowded it is, for we walked there that day (not a good choice, as it ended up pouring later! Oh well). We were on about a 2 hour time limit, and that was no problem at Sully's. The service was great and very fast! There was even a huge group of 10 or so at the table next to us but our service was still very good. All of the waitresses, not just our waitress, kept checking on us and making sure everything was great. My fiance had a couple of beers and I had one of the mixed drinks on special, it was very good but I forget what it was called. My fiance got the Guiness BBQ Chicken Sandwich, which he said was good, and I got the Chicken Wrap. It was delicious! I couldn't even eat all of it because it was so big, so I took half of it home. We had a good experience at Sully's and I would definitely go back. Prices are reasonable, too.
(4)Timothy P.
For an Irish pub, this place has some great food offerings such as steamed mussels and some wonderful wings. I was surprised by the level of quality put into these culinary creations. They have a large selection of brews on tap that are often rotated with seasonal offerings. Many of NE Ohio's better Irish themed bands have played here at one time or another which makes this a fun place to be on any given weekend.
(4)Bridget K.
Having grown up in Medina my whole life I am glad there is finally a place I can spend time at that isn't a dive bar. The people seem to always be having fun when they are at Sully's. They have a great selection of beers especially all of my favorite Irish beers like Guinness, Harp and others. I enjoy the live music but the volume of the music can get kind of loud. My favorite Irish band ever played there during the summer of 2009 and it was amazing! My friend Kieron from County Kildare, Ireland came to visit Medina that same summer of 2009. He used to own a pub in Naas in County Kildare. He loved Sully's. It is his favorite Irish pub in the United States.
(5)Cat F.
Had a great dinner. My husband and I both had the pork barbecue sandwich. It was messy, but so delicious. We were very pleased with the meal. My daughter had the bacon cheeseburger. She did not enjoy the spices they put in the handmade burger, but my husband and I both tried it and loved it. Our server was so friendly and very accommodating. We were very happy with this restaurant during our trip.
(5)Honor S.
I was here the other week visiting friends in the area and we had an awesome time. We arrived earlier when it was pretty quiet and stayed into the night as the place got busier. I really liked that even when the performer came on the music wasn't deafening. I hate having to shout across a table and being drowned out by music. That definitely didn't happen here. The noise level was just right. Our server (Katie, I think?) was awesome and quick to bring refills even when it was busy. The food was alright and arrived fairly quickly. If you're here, try Sully's Irish Red! It's strong and tasty.
(4)Jamie S.
great food. service was spotty when sitting out on the patio.. waited 15 minutes until i decided to go in and place my order. this was 4th of july.. it wasnt packed but wasnt empty.. our waitress actually waited on people on the patio after i got there... will be going back for the food though it was great!
(3)Justin W.
This is not a review of the brick and mortar restaurant. This is a review on the festival service they provided at the Ohio Celtic Festival. The Festival opened at 5:00 pm, we ordered at 5:15 and was told some of the items were still being prepared. That was fine except they had all of the order tickets laying out and gave customers a retrieval ticket with numbers. We ordered fries, potato pancakes with cheese sauce and a burger. There were multiple people that ordered after us that received these items individually before us. The potato pancakes and cheese were cold by the time they gave them to us even though initially that's what we were waiting on to heat up. I finally got my burger 35 mins later. The burger was mediocre. I would be willing to eat at the restaurant before I write them off, but will probably avoid them at anymore festivals.
(1)Chas M.
Great Irish feel. He actually gets really great Rebel music singers. I would stay longer and have more pints for sure had I not have to drive back up to Clevo. Great for a day drive. Servers have been from good to aweful. Depends on who ya get. They do have daily/happy hr specials but on the last visit I actually had to bring them up on my phone and show her what they were. Some people like to save a buck, ya know..
(3)Lynne M.
Best Pretzel bites anywhere. Awesome Cheese Dip. We love the atmosphere and have never had a bad meal. My husband's favorite is the Meatloaf.
(5)William L.
Went with a group of four. All but myself got what we ordered after waiting nearly 30 minutes to get our food. Ordered the chicken pot pie. They brought out sheppard's pie. When it came out I immediately knew it was wrong. I asked the person who brought it if it was the chicken pot pie and she says, "yes it is." Really? Told the server and shes said, "sorry, all i heard was pie." Well you offer more than one dish with pie in the name. Maybe you should have me clarify. She says, "you can keep the sheppard's pie and I will get you the pot pie but i will warn you that it takes a long time to make." I simply got it go. They didn't charge for it. Secondly, we were never asked if we wanted additional beverages after the first round came out. Maybe not a bad restaurant, just a discombobulated waitress. The consensus of the party was that the food was just mediocre and that we'd likely not go back.
(2)Barb M.
They need to give up cooking and stick to beer. I ordered crab cakes and the meal was greasy. Also they need irish music not a dj giving away junk. and can you ban little kids after 7 pm?
(2)Brian D.
A Medina resident, we often spend time at Sully's. Although careful to stick with sandwiches and burgers, which are usually safe, one of my all time favorites was the beef stew. Generous portion, with big chunks of tender beef and potatoes with carrots in a thick rich gravy. Hugely disappointed when I ordered yesterday and found they now add peas, rutabaga and corn. Corn in Irish beef stew !? in fact there were more peas and corn than meat and potatoes. What pieces of beef where in there were meager and only a few small pieces of potatoe. The gravy was also pretty bland. NEVER order this dish.
(3)Colleen M.
Sullys is a warm and wonderful family place. Their corned beef makes my Irish heart sing. The service and atmosphere represents everything good about Irish hospitality. Definitely worth a visit...,,again, and again, and again, and again. You will never tire of it!!
(5)Lisa G.
Had the corned beef sandwich. Delicious. Love the pub. Good beer selections.Probably best tasting corned beef I've had since my favorite place "Goodmans" in Old Brooklyn closed. Nice job Sully's!
(4)Jason M.
It is what it is, an Irish Pub. The atmosphere is great, staff is always friendly, and the service is typically quick. There is a decent selection for food and drink on the menu. On certain nights they have live music, so it can get pretty crowded and noisy, but then again, that should be expected. We've always enjoyed our food and drink, as well as the live music.
(4)Dieter V.
The atmosphere is nice and they often bring in acts that put on a good show. The grub is a small step up from your standard bar and grill. They have great bar tenders and everything that is something is on tap.
(4)Evelyn H.
I really like this place. It is in downtown Medina and nicely decorated with large screen TVs. You are not rushed - the server asked if we'd like our bill and said we could stay as long as we wanted. The servings are huge and very good and authentic Irish pub food. Great Irish music was being played - I think it was the Irish Rovers. I had the haddock sandwich and it was huge and I took enough home for another meal. The potato leek soup is to die for - excellent. My husband had the lake perch special and he loved it. We'll be back.
(4)Kristie N.
This place has an amazing fish fry and awesome Reuben egg rolls! The food is classic Irish deliciousness. On the weekends they have live Irish music but get there early.....the seating fills up fast!!!!
(5)Joseph Z.
I was in Medina last weekend for my best friend's wedding. The night before, a bunch of us went to Sully's and it really captures the essence of the Akron area. When we were walking in, there was a biker festival across the street and a bunch of gruff looking guys in a band singing the national anthem. Classic! Once I walked in, I found more bikers and a sweet irish live band. A decent sized bar with awesome Great Lakes Brew Co craft beers on tap, Sully's offers a comfortable spot with a VERY diverse group. We saw everyone from kids in their early 20's to senior citizen couples all boozing it up. What else do you expect in Akron? The best part of the night was getting my tab. I bought a round for the group earlier in the night. For 14 drinks my tab was something like $55. If I ever (and I don't expect to) return to Medina, I'll be spending another Friday night with friends at Sully's. Awesome spot.
(4)Ryan M.
I can see the reasons for the poor service complaints. I sat at the bar and we were the only ones there. Although it wasn't that bad, everyone seemed to congregate at the other end of the bar and my service wasn't real good due to this. The food was very good, and the prices were reasonable. I will be back. I don't know if the people in charge read these reviews or not, but they should. HINT!! Get a REAL open sign. I walked up to the door and almost left because I thought you were closed. I watched a party of 6 and 4 walk almost to the door then turn around and leave. Clearly they thought you were closed too. Plus put a complete correct list of the hours of operation on your door.
(4)Scott F.
First off, why would Yelp say that Sully's is closed today? On St. Patricks Day? Come on. So, I've been to Sully's at least ten times but never written a review, I don't believe (it's been a while). On this occasion I didn't have any food, I was here to pick up my Irish dancing daughter who was arriving via party bus (is it bad that I made her drive me home because she has her temp license and I had too much to drink?). Any ways, the times I have had food here, the quality has always been good. Great sandwiches, Reuben's, appetizers, etc. Also, the ambiance is always fun and the people nice. Lastly - and I kid you not - Jack Black is one of the bartenders!
(4)Michelle M.
Good pub food and great Craic! Only authentic Irish pub worth visiting south of Cleveland! Great Trad music on weekends too!
(5)Rebecca S.
I love a good Irish pub, and was sorely disappointed by Sully's. First of all, $6 for a pint of Harp's? In Medina? That's more than I pay for comparable beer in LA or NY. I also found the fish and chips -- classic pub food -- to be weak. The fish was merely okay -- breaded, not battered -- and the fries weren't fresh. Worst of all was the side vegetable: over-steamed, limp, watery brocolli with a fake cheese sauce on top. My husband didn't fare much better with the "sheperd's pie", which turned out to be stew with a scoop of mashed potatoes on top. No! Sheperd's pie is supposed to have a layer of mashed potatoes on top, and the whole thing should be baked so that the potatoes are browned on top.
(1)Randy K.
Great local neighborhood bar with fantastic food. The beer selections are great and the prices are reasonable. Try the Turkey Rachel sandwich with homemade chips. Or the Irish Stew. Weekend Irish Bands are great fun as well
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