This is the spot!!!!!!! It's not handicap accessible as the bathrooms are upstairs, but EVERYTHING ELSE IS GREAT. It's levels and rooms to this. Trivia, karaoke, and bars. Pick ya your poison. Lol. American Football.... Soccer.... I mean and it's fun. The service was good one night then EXTREMELY SLOW the next. Tell Philly hello. read more

Abbey Theatre Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Years ago, My last day in Venice after weeks of Italian food we had a Chinese dinner, this time my last day in Rome what better place to close it out than an Irish Pub enjoying a delicious warm cup of Irish Coffee on a rainy day. The service was excellent and the ambiance was pure Hibernian. Once inside you for get you are in Italy. This is the kind of place you want to just go and hang out with friends. Excellent. read more

Abbey Theatre Irish Pub - Perfect drink on a cool rainy day - Sports Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Classic Irish pub in the heart of Rome. Guinness on tap and half the guys sitting at the bar are from Ireland. How can you go wrong? Didn't try the food but didn't really need to. It had the nba playoffs on too, the only bar nearby that had them on from what I could find. It's a good Guinness pour too. read more

This place is rough. I encountered a girl at the door who was beyond bizarre and rude. But that's okay. Let's move on to the old as shit bartender who gives nasty looks to customers. I will say it's already questionable on my part to go to an "Irish" bar in Italy but to be unkind to actual paying customers is next level. I wouldn't recommend this bar to any American customers. They may claim to be open until 3 am but they close at 1:30am. Don't come here. The bar itself leaves a-lot to be desired. read more

Irish Pub right in the middle of Rome. Bustling little alley location but the pub is spacious with amazing staff and great pints. Some Irish music playing in background and soccer on tv. Workers all spoke English so that was helpful for our tourist group. read more

Abbey Theatre Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Fantastic place. Great service. Great menu and live music. Made Rome feel a bit closer to home. Had a wonderful time here. Spot for locals and ex-pats. read more

Nice to see an Irish pub in Rome! We wasted no time watching the World Cup and taking in some tasty cocktails. It's a lively pub with a full bar and great selection of beer and wine. Lots of energy here which makes for an eventful trip! read more

Service was friendly / relaxed and the food was above par pub fare. Exactly what we were craving after an extended Italian lunch & wine pairing that went for a few hours. Felt the need for traditional Hamburger, Nacho & pub food for a late night dinner and Abbey Theatre was the perfect solution. read more

Great "genuine" little pub with fun staff and great beers. Chicken wings were "meaty" and tasty. Also had the French fries which were well great. read more

Abbey Theatre Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Terrible service. The bar manager is bald with a receding hairline and a tiny little three stand pony tail . If you're American avoid this place AT ALL COSTS. And I hope to god the manager and the staff never visit America and if they do they're treated with the rudeness they greeted us with. Don't waste your time or money. Very sad being back home in America the Irish pubs are always welcoming and lovely especially in heavily Irish first gen places. This place is embarrassing to my families home country of Ireland. Little advice to the owner, take some tips from your reviews only way this place stays in business has got to be the location. Oh and PS no bar manager should be putting his hands on a female patron or any patron. Side note everywhere else here in Rome has been amazing and the kindest people! read more

Portions are large and fresh! Being an American and hating whatever kind of Guinness we have there, the Guinness was a dream. Great ambience and hilarious bartenders! It's nice piece of Ireland within Rome. read more

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Sooooooo good! A great break from cheap touristy Italian food. I got the first fry and my husband got a burger. Hit the spot.

Went on a girls' trip to Rome and loved the familiarity of a good Irish pub. The bartender, Dave was hilarious and relentlessly made fun of our crew of Americans - we enjoyed every second of it. Drinks were great and while we didn't eat, they have a huge menu. We met a ton of great people there and we laughed more that day than I have in a long time. read more

After five weeks in Italy we needed something other than pasta, pizza or risotto. This place was just what we needed and the food was tasty. Burger was very juicy, chicken curry had tons of white meat chicken and the chicken fingers were real chicken with a nice, crunchy breading. Service is friendly and we even got to watch some American football! read more

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For those that know me I write quite lengthy reviews but this place does not deserve one. I tend to avoid Irish bars/British pubs abroad but we needed to use its electricity and toilet.We walked in and we received nothing but stink eye. I naturally thinking Italian beer would be cheap in well..Italy..he poured that and lime and soda..then claimed it was 10 euro..for a pint of beer and squash.. He was just dickish in his manner. The food that people ate next to me also looked grotty ..iceland food at its best. Beautiful venue but a beast in price and customer service. read more

We only walked in because it was around the corner from our air bnb. 1. They overcharged us - 3 beers was $40. 2. Then an extremely rude Canadian who identified himself as the "manager" claimed he did not want "our kind" in his establishment. You can't miss him - he has a receding red hairline and wears a ponytail that consists of 4 strands of hair. We are three American women. He turned us away from ordering a second round and took our current round and poured it on the bar. He then pushed the bar stool against me and pushed my other friend out of the way. 3. He appears to discriminate against Americans based on other reviews and if I was there with my men he probably wouldn't have walked out the front door that night with two legs after aggressively pushing women. If this is the behavior of the manager I feel very bad for the owner because clearly he doesn't care about ratings or money. Bars are in the money making business and this guy is definitely costing you money. Beware. It's mostly a joke of a bar and while in Rome tourists should be around friendly and welcoming Italians. If I could leave a negative star I would. read more

My friends and I popped into Abbey's a couple weeks ago, during the day while on vacation. Michael was our bartender and he was HILARIOUS... Knew his stuff and was very entertaining. Rome was very overcrowded that day - we were all hot and annoyed, but we left Abbey Theatre feeling great and refreshed (with the help of some beer, of course!) Our trip was short, otherwise we would have gone back. Definitely a cool place to check out if you're in the area. read more

Amazing atmosphere and tremendously good food!! Had the Chili burrito and it was the best tasting chili I've had! The staff was super friendly and very helpful! read more

I wasn't too happy with this place after an awkward experience from one of the bartenders. It's the young female bartender with like acne in her face and blonde hair. I hate to give bad reviews but we ended up feeling really weird after two drinks that took forever. We never asked to close the tab and that bartender brought us our check to close out. Supposedly they were really "busy", which they were but we never saw other customers before us receiving their check. Then, she kept passing to see if we were finally done with our drinks. She never for once asked if we wanted more, yet was very helpful with other non American customers! We were never rude or loud so it's not like they had an actual reason to try and have us leave already. So we ended up just leaving instead because it was not worth wasting our time. read more

This summer I spent a month in Europe and about 1 week in Rome. This was by far the favorite bar my buddies and I went to throughout the trip. Absolutely incredible service and conversations to be had with Darien- probably my favorite bar tender of all time (this guy deserves a promotion). Also, The Abbey has plenty of TV's inside and the people there are happy to turn on anything you would like to watch. We had some snacks from here as well, and they were good, but overall Darien really made this place what it is, and was the reason my buddies and I came to say hello everyday while in town! Check it out, and tell him I sent you! read more

When in Rome... this Irish pub fits the bill! The staff is super friendly and the food is very good. From a better than average cheeseburger to great fish n' chips to a fantastic shepherds pie- the food is the perfect answer for western travelers who want a break from pasta and pizza at hit and miss restaurants in Rome. The decor is what you would expect a pub to look like... dark wood, cheerful music and soccer on all the screens. Live Irish music on a regular basis so find out when they have it. And the prices are pretty decent too! read more

Friendly service and convenient spot. The bartenders were quick to make us laugh and offered some great insight into the neighborhood. I had a large glass of hoegaarden served in a unique glass. They had a lot of options at two bars. The space has a lot of dividers, so I'm guessing they have expanded over the years. They have a few spots throughout the bar that have access to electrical outlets. read more

Cheap beer and great service. What more can you ask for. There are multiple TVs showing different sports events (though usually football / soccer and rugby) and there is live Irish music on certain nights. For those missing home and wanting a slice of non-Italian cuisine or environment, Abbey Theatre is never a bad choice. read more

Love this place! In just seven days in Rome we patronize this place three times. Great service by Teresa and Corbin. Great beer selection. Ample apps and dinner. Everything tried so far was tasty. Highly recommends spot. read more

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Although we only had drinks here, this genuinely felt like an Irish Bar, down to the tucked away seating and dark wood everywhere (yes, I've been to Ireland, so I feel moderately qualified to say this). Based on the fact that there was a bouncer at the door, I got the impression this place could get college-y or rowdy later in the night but we had a chill night evening watching American sports games and drinking beer. They offer a variety of menu items including American and Irish favorites. And while I thought most people in the touristy areas of Rome spoke English moderately well, it was still nice to converse with the bar tenders and staff, who spoke English fluently; it made chatting and ordering easier. read more

In vacation in Italy and just need a pub environment with a tall glass of cold European flavored Guinness? Look no further than the Abbey. We stopped in here for a few drinks when I randomly met a friend on the street and it's exactly what it's sold as: an Irish pub. As I'm an American of Italian and Irish decent, nothing could be finer than visiting an Irish pub in Rome. Not much else to say here except the crowd is rather young and very America. Drinks are reasonably priced and music is not bad. Plenty of sports to watch on TV as well, though when the soccer and baseball finish they put on championship darts... Weird.... read more

I have a love-hate relationship with the Abbey. I love it because it plays international sports. I mean around the world - basketball, football, American football, rugby, etc. I watched a Chicago Bears game here while eating steak fries with ketchup. The diversity of the crowd and the sports makes it fun. What I hate is also the crowds. Don't come here on a night a big team is playing against Roma in an away game. All the traveling fans get plenty liquored-up here and the atmosphere becomes rather unsavory. However, the Abbey is THE PLACE on St. Patrick's day in Rome if you must celebrate it. read more

Great place to watch games, even American Football! Nice drink selection. American music playing. Nice Irish pub in Rome!

'Cause everyone wants to go to an Irish bar when they're in Rome, right? Great atmosphere here, came here on a Tuesday night for karaoke and it was packed. Although that was because they were playing the Bayern vs Barcelona game. Once the game was over, me and about 20 others in our group were able to find places to sit. But overall, good atmosphere, fair drinks, and really fun to hang out in- especially if you're in a big group! Everyone says that this is essentially a study abroad bar, but there were a good number of Italians there as well! read more

I didn't come to Rome for a sports bar, but.......we were in Rome for the opening of US College Football weekend - so of course hubby had to see some of the games! Just walking around the old town area where we stayed, we saw little sights of TVs or anything resembling a "sports bar" - we stopped by another place that billed itself as a Pittsburgh Steeler/Penn State bar - well that was NOT a sports bar by any stretch of the imagination since they had one projection screen with a crap feed. Luckily another patron directed us to Abbey Theatre - easy to find, close to our hotel near Piazza Navona and located in the great area of Campo de Fiori. It is an Irish Pub no doubt. Lots of nice dark wood, that cozy atmosphere you get from an Irish Pub - but the place is actually quite large. LOTS of nice flat screen TVs for good viewing and direct feeds from sports stations. We were able to watch the Univ of Wisconsin football game. I also saw MLB game on another TV. Service was friendly and not rushed. Great beer and prices. Sorry we did not try the food but the menu looked good - especially if you are a bit overwhelmed with eating all that pizza and pasta everywhere else! read more

Best spot in Rome to watch sporting events and enjoy excellent pub fare. Several rooms each with multiple screens. Staff does a great job catering to mat h preferences. The menu is typical Irish and American with a couple of Italian offerings. But why go to an Irish pub for Italian food? Arguably the best, fresh hamburger in Rome. The wraps are terrific and so is the fish and chips and chicken curry. My go to place to watch AS Roma and frustrate their fans, again. read more

Very rude bar guy. We walked in 6 people to get beer and he ignored and then start saying he does not give fuck about customers and starter making racist comments. ( him being Irish and other races below him). End of the day we went to different place, but this place got bad reputation because of this asshole guy. Owner or Manager may want to watch this guy for their business. read more

Stopped in to watch the Germany and US soccer game - my husband's mandatory stop! Was a great place to take a break from exploring a foreign country. Felt like a pub back home where you can talk and hang out with people who speak english if you're feeling a little homesick. Good drinks with a fun atmosphere! Nice place to rest up and just relax! read more

Abbey Theatre Irish Pub - Great place to watch soccer and meet English speaking peeps&free shots!!Chardonnays are better than their Pinot gregios :) - Sports Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

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I had a good time at the pub for happy hour before dinner. The bartender was entertaining. It was decently close to the pantheon where we were staying, so it was a good option to kill time before dinner. If hi are looking for an option that is smaller than Scholars Pub this is a good choice. read more

Incredibly slow service. Mediocre food at best, overall not a great experience. Beer was very expensive and again had to wait 30+ minutes for drinks and another 30 for food. Definitely not a spot for a quick bite read more

We came here on the recommendation of a friend, who said it's THE place to go in Rome if you want to watch American sports. It does show all kinds of international sports, but we did NOT have a good experience here. The place was packed to the gills and was very busy. We were there for two hours and only had one drink because we just could not get anyone's attention, even though we were sitting right at the bar at first. When we were finally served, they didn't even know what a Half and Half is. We had to tell them, and then they mixed the layers instead of using a layering spoon. What kind of an Irish pub doesn't know how to pour a Half and Half? We then moved to a table in order to see our game better, and no waitress ever came by to see if we needed a refill. To top it all off, they were having reception problems getting our game. The action on the screen was in slow motion and even froze at times, so it was impossible to tell what was going on. We finally gave up and just left. Maybe the service at this place is better on a night when there's not a big game going on, so we might try it again. Hopefully they will learn how to pour a Half and Half by then. read more

Five star all around. Small little restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. We were looking for a place to eat and have a drink and this place caught our eye. It is a little hard to find as there is this magical alley that transform into a very energetic little street with tons of different restaurants. The servers were the best! Very funny and attentive. Good food, free wifi, great atmosphere read more

If you're anything like me eating Italian food for a long period of time gets tiring. Abbeys pub has limitless options. My friends and I always stop here when in Rome. I was craving some protein and vegetables so I went with the grilled chicken, baked potato and veggies - delicious! The beef stew is a hit with my friends as it's made with Guinness. Whether you're in the mood for Irish cuisine, a juicy burger, fish and chips, pasta or are on a health kick like myself this is the place for you. PS - there's free wifi Fridgidarium is located right across where you can get the best gelato dipped in chocolate. ENJOY!! read more

It only takes a couple of days in Italy to get bored of the pizza/pasta menus and to start longing for something else. Not that Abbey Pub needs desperate palates from other countries - it is a fantastic pub in its own right. Very comfortable, authentic pub setting on a really interesting street filled with some nice restaurants and shops. It was great to find this just off the beaten path as we were growing tired of the chaos on the primary Rome streets just a few blocks away. Their menu is really diverse for such a relatively small location. If you must continue on your pizza and pasta binge, they can help you. However, the menu is filled with some really nice alternatives including salads, burgers, fish & chips - all the other typical pub fare that we really needed to break up the monotony of Italian food. And of course, they have some really nice beers available as well an extensive wine and cocktail menu. We had great service and would come here again. Highly recommended. read more

Worse bartender experience in 20 years. I asked for IPA, the owner said they were out and the bartender chimed in American beers are shit anyway. I responded calmly as I was with my wife and child and he said IPAs were pussy beers. At this point I said F you and he continued at his maturity rate with a no thank you, you're not my type. This is at 5 pm grant you and we had given them business the previous two nights. The first night my wife said the owner was a jerk and I brushed it off (wrong I know). Biggest jerk owner and bartender in my 18 years of legal drinking. I should've known there was a reason the bartender had a black eye. read more