PUTAIN DE MERDE! I cannot believe I'm reviewing O'Carolan's on Yelp. Sure, I haven't been back…read moresince 2006 but I can tell you: this pub is where it's at for all kinds of English-speaking expats in Montpellier and French Anglophiles.
This bar exists in practically every one of my greatest memories from my time in Montpellier... I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. I'll say good. The bar is big enough, lots of seating and usually gets pretty rowdy as the night continues. There's always a great crowd of regulars that hang out and the staff are amazing. They're all super friendly, English and French speaking and they love their customers.
I never, ever had a bad time at O'Carolan's. If you ever find yourself in Montpellier, France (which you should since it's the most beautiful city in the entire country), go to O'Carolan's. The atmosphere is always welcoming and the crowds are always gregarious and fun. Oh, and they have a pretty kick-ass St. Paddy's day celebration, which spills out onto the street outside the bar. Pretty awesome if you ask me.