Stopped in for a quick dinner. Bangers and mash and Sheppard's pie. Bangers and mash were good with tasty sausage but a tiny portion of mashed potatoes left me hoping for more. Sheppard's pie was good but topped with cheese was not what we were used too. Big glass of Stella to wash it down. Nice waitress and good service. Cool pub style with nice booths to eat was very cozy. read more

Me and my family went there to eat one night and it was absolutely bloody delicious. I recommend it the most had great service and it had a good waiting time it was great there. I recommend it again and I had a great time there and I think you would too read more

This was my 2nd or 3rd time here at the British pub and like the first time, the food was delicious! Our group had a reservation in their "private library", which was a pretty spacious and clean room. Our sever Adam did amazing. At some points he seemed overwhelmed but kept good momentum with our large group. I ordered steak added 5 grilled shrimps for $7. My mash potatoes was more on the dry side. It didn't seem fresh. But it tasted fine. Although not presentable, It was edible. Prior to the main course we had rounds of apps - I tried them all except the boiled eggs. The green apple shot was delicious! By far my favorite dish was medium well, mouth watering steak! Clean bathroom, outside dining options, and convenient parking spots. read more

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Very cool decor, a train goes along the top of a rail near the ceiling....Fun to watch in trek across the length of the restaurant.Eclectic decor, woods, stained glass, Stevie Ray Vaughan playing ...Awesome fish and chips.You can have it beer battered, blackened, broiled with steak fries and cole slaw. We got the premier server Walter...He was awesome...The manager came by and checked on us to see how our meals were, which is always a sign of a well run restaurant...Really nice....Wish it were closer to Ft Myers...., read more

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Food was hit n miss. Yet I'm not nitpicking - all and all good. We had lots of food , the banger was good and fish was ok. Service was the Best . We had a lovely , classy - professional waitress , who was always there , yet never hovered. She saw drinks needed freshening - she was there - good service is 1/2 the dinning experience! read more

Went here for lunch with a group of seven. Seated promptly and wow at the service. I had the Bangers and Mash lunch and it was two sausages plus the potatoes and gravy. Awesome but if that is the lunch portion I would have trouble finishing the supper serving. Other had the French Dip, Blackened fish, and a wide assortment of foods. All of us weee stuffed and happy. Exceptional wait staff even sent us the door with teas. read more

Wait staff was outstanding. The food was delicious. Could not ask for a better atmosphere!

Bright, lively, energetic, fun. That's what comes to mind when I go there. This is the place to cozy up for a pint of Guinness and over-the-pond comfort food. Bangers and mash, shepherds pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips... all those great dishes to lift your spirits. Trust me, if you don't walk in with a smile you'll definitely walk out with one! read more

My friend & I found this place on a random Friday night when nothing was else close to us was open and we are so thankful we did because we have fallen in love with this place. It has become a weekly thing sometimes twice a week. Everything is so good! The ranch is homemade and sooooo yummy! The sandwich, shrimp, & Chicken was all so amazing and perfectly cooked! If you haven't tried this place do it you will not regret it! The atmosphere fits perfectly they do live music and trivia. Their drinks are amazing as well! read more

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Sought out this spot to try a Friday night fish n chips dinner. It was a comfy spot, even as a solo diner I was seated in a roomy booth near some live music but not too loud. Service was nicely done, meal tasty, and overall pleased - I'd happily return. I may add I was feeling sad having learned of a friends' death and sobbed quietly but my privacy was respected whil the service was nicely done. read more

Enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was really good. I had the corned beef and cabbage and my husband had the French dip. Would definitely visit again. read more

Had an amazing late lunch. The waitress was amazing and the food was delicious. Wish I lived closer but definitely will be back.

The fish and chips is outstanding! The service at the restaurant and in the food truck is always great!

What a friendly, caring place! Our server was amazing and the manager stopped by too. Fun atmosphere with a toy train running along the ceiling. Our basket of 'shrooms and rings was HUGE! Delicious! A few were a bit undercooked with some raw-ish dough, but over-all, awe-inspiring, huge slices of onion. Unique! My Cobb salad was generous, Sweetie's fish and chips delish with thick cut fries, mil enjoyed her liver and onions with mushy peas. read more

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Great food, good service. I didn't plan to say anything else, but since yelp requires 60 characters here are more characters. read more

Wasn't that crazy about the place. Maybe we went on a bad night. They sat us outside on the patio because the place was full for trivia night. That was ok because it was a beautiful evening. But the loudspeaker outside blared the trivia questions and we just weren't into it. We had fish and chips and they were just your average fish and chips. Server was nice. But I just don't see us going back. read more

Long time Sarasota County resident and now five years in Venice. This was our first time at British Open Pub. Like the atmosphere. Especially around the bar. Dark and cozy. Beer selection good. We were taken aback by the pricing however. Wow! Pretty much across the board. Not sure if the burger was fresh or frozen, but felt it was frozen. Said it was a brisket, chuck mix, but was kind of a burger that didn't separate itself from anyone else's. Burger was a flat 7.0 of 10. Brioche bun kind of dry (which is contrary to that bun style). Fries good. But, $19 for a basic burger. Seriously? Fish and chips $23, and most other sandwiches a good 20-25% higher than anywhere else in the area? Even at Prime Steakhouse in Venice, the best burger I've had in all of SRQ county, it is $16. Due to pricing alone, this was a bad first impression. I'd like to say that we'll be back for just a drink and appetizer, but their pricing is just out of line with literally all the competition. Too much competition. Sorry, I can't see returning. read more

Good food . The menu had lots to chose from . Great service awesome ambiance!! Fun place to eat. We will definitely return .

Lovely ambience and food selection. Always have had perfect meals at the British Open Pub, and a wonderful time. The staff there is great as well. read more

We always have a great time here! Staff is amazing along with the food and drinks! I almost hate to post this review because they are so good and we don't want to have to wait to be seated!o read more

The food is good and the severs are very friendly!The hostesses are very sweet and try their best.

You should be ashamed as and owner and food service entrepreneur. I travel as and certified Executive Chef and totally understand the business and what you go through as and owner. There is a lot of valuables that goes into running a Buisness. Rent, Utilities, Labor, food cost and I can go on. you're in a shipping center and only can speculate you rent the space. I went to your establishment recently and the atmosphere was definitely local and the service was great. However, I I ordered a appetizer Togo and enjoying the company and bartenders.this has nothing about the employees. It's about charging the consumer 16.00 for two egg rolls that was stuffed with Corned beef and Swiss., side of coleslaw slaw which I reserved in a two once souffle cup 4 dollars. Do you see where I'm going? Stop gouging the public. Sad!!!!! I've been in the food industry for 40 yrs. Stop it read more

They have good food that occasionally needs more salt, beer that's not quite cold, a guy who plays music sometimes in the evenings, and a really cool vibe. Plus there's a little train that travels around the dining room! Cool place I'll be back to. read more

Cool place with eclectic decor. Very nice bar area. Good food. Good service. Fast kitchen. Recommend the Scotch Eggs and the Hush Puppies appetizers. Thumbs up from this guy! read more

Oh yes you should definitely go here! The food is absolutely amazing and fresh and homemade! I had the shepherds pie my husband had the fish sandwich! The service was superb! We will definitely be back! read more

British Open Pub - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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The food was ok. Our appetizer was burnt. The fish and chips was soggy and greasy the chips were cold. The waiter asked how everything was and I just didn't want to get into complaining. I hope they bring up their quality. We usually like it here. read more

Surprisingly delicious, great drinks great service! Went New Year's Eve day and it was better than our evening!

Server tried her best but food was greasy and bland. Management couldn't have cared less. Avoid this dump!

It's good, not great. Typical pub with typical pub food. I had the burger which was good, but again, not great. It was standard. We sat on the atop which overlooks a parking lot so not much for ambiance. But again, if you're hungry and nearby it does the job read more

had lunch here last weekend, Mo was our waiter and took very good care of us. We started with the pretzel, it has big, hot and good. had to stop eating it or there would be no room for lunch. for lunch we had the Barron's Prime Rib Bomber along with a Bacon, brie LT. both sandwiches were very good. my wife really enjoyed the Bacon, Brie LT. read more

Fish and chips were soggy. Other entree was ok, but nothing special. Expensive for what it was. Service was ok, but not great. Probably will not return. read more

Atmosphere at bar was good. Mature crowd felt like regulars. $6.50 for a draft beer is high, and server was not impressive. Can't see a reason to return. read more

Food - Ok, Ambiance - Good, Service - problematic when untrained staff puts arm in food and walks off followed by manager who brings incomplete cooked replacement and acts as if "all good." Big picture here is that management is limited which means quality/value is erratic. Not worth a $30/person tab. My conclusion - Eat somewhere else read more

What a fun place! The British theming is on point. The food was delicious. I ordered the shrimp and chips and it was very flavorful. The coleslaw was bland but the chips (fries) were cut thick just like you would find in England and the shrimp was perfectly fried and the cocktail sauce was really tasty with a nice kick to it. The service was excellent and the food came out quickly. There were no British accents but it's probably frowned upon to pretend if you're not actually British lol. I wish I could try more dishes. Particularly the savory pies. Give this place a try it's worth it! read more

Good food and service with a nice ambiance. We both had the vegetarian Reuben which was excellent. The cinnamon caramel crisp was also wonderful. If we are in the area again, we will be back for the same meal. read more

My wife loves this place, me not so much. The food is average and nothing special. I've tried quite a few different menu items , however nothing makes me want to go back. Great service with a cute decor. read more

As usual it was a nice trip to the British Open Pub. Michele B was our outside, patio server, and did a great job. Four of us came for lunch; we enjoyed a Yankee Pot Roast, a Corned Beef Reuben, a Sriracha Bourbon Pork Sandwich and the Bangers. It is affordable, this luncheon was less than $90 or only about $22 per person. Which is great because in the Venice FL local area most times an average lunch is costing around $30 per person. Everyone said their meals were excellent, we took leftovers home. We will go back to this establishment. read more

Never have had a bad meal here! We typically go with a large group between 15 and 22. Everyone enjoys what they order, with absolutely no complaints or issues. Service is very good once we are seated, we do typically have to wait, but in thier defense we have a very large party! The Fish and Chips, Meatloaf Wellington, and Reubens are the best in the area! read more

Great fish 'n Chips! And according to friends their liver and onions are good too. Great place to just go have a drink at bar. Lots of choices. Friendly, prompt staff read more

I have had the salmon, chicken pot pie, and also I think the chicken pastie. All very good. The only dish I don't recommend is the steak tips (I think that was what they called it). the gravy was delicious, but a few pieces of meat were very gristly. Also, the desserts are gigantic. It gets busy, so get there early/plan ahead. read more