It was my husbands birthday so chose Ceilis to celebrate with large group of friends. Service was awesome all night dealing with our party, making sure everyone was looked after. Everyone seemed quite happy with the quality of food they'd ordered. Server took our cake and had it cut by the chef which was appreciated! Definitely will return again. read more

Ceili's Modern Irish Pub - Favourite seasonal beer - Irish Pub Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Not really a pub, especially an Irish Pub. Owned by a Greek and is more of a restaurant. Very little pub style food. Drinks expensive as is the food. Service is adequate but not outstanding.. I don't know what ambience the business is trying to show but nothing really comes to mind. Very slow traffic and not easy to find the front door. Glass panels hide the business. 2nd owner already. read more

Have visited a couple of times since new ownership. On both occasions service was terrible. It was quiet in there this evening and the waiting staff were blah, will not return, food was pretty decent. read more

I ordered the fish and chips and substituted the fries for a caesar salad for a total of $19.95. The fish was bland and not seasoned at all, but it was also really small. Maybe 4 or 5 inches in length when other places serve much bigger pieces for less. It was disappointing because almost $20 is a lot of money for one piece of fish to be the size that it was. The caesar salad was good but also small portion. They have a good caesar sauce which is hard to find sometimes, and the cole slaw tasted nice too. Overall everything was okay but the portions were way too small for such a high price. read more

Picked up fish and chips last night for dinner. It was wonderful! We so enjoyed it. We are trying to order once a month and p/u on our own.

Plus sides: lots of tables, nice decor and our server was friendly. Downsides: kind of pricy for the quality We were skeptical to try here because the one by us on Southland closed and my parents weren't happy the first time they came to this one, but the other couple of times they were satisfied. It's almost worth 5 stars just for the appetizer of macaroni and cheese sticks!!!! Seriously they are cheesy, breaded deep fried godliness. I could've eaten an order to myself! I wished I had instead of the mediocre seared ahi tuna tacos I tried. Firstly I had maybe an ounce of tuna of each taco (there were 3). The amount on all three combined still would've been just barely enough for one. I found the flavours odd with the pickled ginger mayo and jalapenos which at first I thought were pickles. And my tortillas were hard, not in a stale way but i couldn't roll them so it was difficult to eat! The sweet potato fries were tasty also. My husband enjoyed his chicken club sandwich with clam chowder but wouldn't order it again. Overall there's better out there... but I would go back for those mac n cheese sticks!!!! read more

Ceili's Modern Irish Pub - Macaroni and cheese sticks!!! - Irish Pub Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Very unimpressed. Fish in the fish and chips is sourced from China. Cutlery wasn't provided, I had to go find our server. Drink specials listed on menu were not in effect for no apparent reason. When you ask for a drink with light ice, that means three quarters of the glass filled with ice. Perhaps their regular drinks come as a block of ice.... Food was meh. Wouldn't bother, there are way beter pubs out there with nice staff and ambiance. read more

This place can really be hit or miss depending on who is working. My wife and I frequent a few times a month and find each visit to be inconsistent. The owner is very attentive, but sometimes overwhelming and lacks hospitality etiquette (ie: serving a beer sample in a wine glass, eating bar garnishes while at the bar) . Depending on who is serving you there is a range of competencies among staff members. Some servers seem to have stayed with the restaurant for years while others are brand new and poorly trained. If you have ever been to the downtown locations, this place is day and night- atmosphere, beer consistency, food quality. There is definitely a lack of professionalism among managers whom we presume are the owners inexperienced children. Unfortunately, there are not many options in the area and as such we occasionally pop in. In recent months we've noticed a significant decline in occupancy while dining. If you're looking for an upbeat, fun and BUSY atmosphere, this is certainly not your spot. Across the street at Mad Rose Pub we find the environment more entertaining. Also, although they classify as a "pub" there are always children in the place and it can be irritating when trying to enjoy a beer and watch the game. In my opinion Ceili's Royal Oak is experiencing a bit of an identity crisis supplemented by poor management and inconsistent product. read more

Ceili's keeps tricking me... delicious sounding dishes lure me to order food again and again and then I find myself so very disappointed with my food. Nothing I've had tastes that great and it's not inexpensive. Asian bowl - downing in salty sauce with all chance of flavor over watered and salted. veggie burger - bland and soggy patties flat bread - so under whelming I can't remember anything about it. So I guess it was just forgettable. Over all I just have to remember to eat before going to Ceili's and it'll be fine. Everything else here is not bad to good. A curious thing though, I think they are doing some human cloning here. Last trip in I looked around and noticed there were 5 servers that were all pretty much identical and I couldn't figure out which served me (I usually have a knack for faces) The girls and bartenders all seem to be of a very specific type more so than more places I hang out. Maybe this gets them male business but as a female I generally see this as a women's issue and a problem in a corporate hiring practise. read more

Great location in Royal Oak, upscale, new pub feel, friendly staff - almost too friendly. Our waitress was overly touchy-feely but we just ignored it. It was hard to ignore however the that the guys we were with wanted beer and due to New Years Eve a couple of days prior, they were out of about 70% of their beer selections!!! I had a very weak martini that was supposed to be 2oz, but no way-jose was it so. My next one was better, I switched it up a bit to a regular martini instead of one from their drink menu but man, at $9.25 each, they are not worth it. Which takes me to my next point - this place is PRICEY! Yes, I know this is Calgary, I know it is Royal Oak but this will certainly affect how often we come here. For the same price as a meal and drinks here, I could fine-dine in downtown Cow-town. I asked and was told that everything is pretty much homemade in the kitchen. I had a 1 piece fish and chip dish for $11.95 plus extra for a wee bit of gravy. It was forgettable but there was nothing wrong with it either. The pub was not too busy on a Fri night, it had a decent vibe and overall, it was OK. Most importantly, we all had a good time! read more

I ordered the buffalo burger with beer batter onion rings, 2nd time, buffalo burger with fries. One issue I had, if you substitute any other choice for fries, they charge you $2 and for $1 they give you a cap full of gravy. Great food, properly seasoned, cooked and good portions. The bun and garnish were fresh. The waitress' are friendly, seem to care about your experience and look good in their uniform ;) read more

Really good bar appetizers and friendly service. Young bartender - Carter - was on the ball and poured a proper Guinness. Live guitarist played good tunes and good neighborhood hangout! read more

Good food. Pathetic service. No one in the bar and the waitresses would rather visit with each other than do their job.

Food Is Decent But Not For The Price. Service Is Kind Of Slow. Lots Of Chairs But Not Comfortable. read more

Ceili's Modern Irish Pub - Chicken Burger & French Fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Been here a few times to sit down grab a beer and watch a game. To food is descent and the beer selection is good. They have run out of things I've ordered in the past which is never a good thing but would offer other menu items I would potentially like otherwise. The staff seems professional enough and I've never had to wait to long for my drinks and food. They dealt with our very large group once quite well. This place is nothing exceptional but good over all. But the parking is VERY limited, I've had to drive around quite a bit in the past to finally find a parking spot. read more

We popped into Ceili's at Royal Oak for lunch and enjoyed it very much. The service was excellent, the shepherd's pie and chicken pot pie were very tasty and comforting on a cold winter's day. The Pub is roomy and very clean and we will definitely be back! read more

Very busy but we only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. The food was okay however the service was great. Will try this location again hoping the food is better next time. read more

If your idea of a quiet social or business chat at the bar with friends includes being hi-jacked by uninvited kitchen staff who are already very drunk, with zero manners or social skills, aided by the new owner & kids who are too stupid to do anything about what every one else in the place can see as a really big problem; Here Is Just The Place For You. Generally you had better love the food, the management won't take care of you if you don't. One Good Note, the young servers are fabulous and there is the occasional great bartender. Go, try to enjoy a beer; mixed drinks are seldom the same twice, that's if you really want a second. My challenge to you is this; pick any late afternoon or early evening. The place is generally 80% empty so always place to sit, look around you. See how long it takes you or your friends to identify the 3 monkeys. Sorry, no disrespect to to our forefathers. But, as I've been advised, by the biggest drunken trouble maker staff member, "it's a public bar so I can do what the #@%* I want". The owner, when I confronted him, told me very much the same line. If you have any respect for your own privacy (you might be the only one there) and you're not looking to have any surprise drunk joining in taking over your meeting, sitting hip to hip, and refusing to move else were when asked politely, not once but continuously for over some 3+ years, this business persons advice is simple and clear: STAY FAR AWAY.... This is the WORST RUN ESTABLISHMENT to every carry the Ceili's name. Just before this guy files for bankruptcy(s), and we all know he's already run a few places into the ground; a few friends and I will likely offer him a package for at most .01.25cents for each 100.$ in losses to buy it out and finally create a place we can all enjoy. Good Food, Service, Bar and the most of all, the expected normal privacy to enjoy yourself. Wait for it, this writer will let you know when. Might take another 12 to 14 months at most. Note: The MAD ROSE PUB is just across the street. read more

Probably the best pub in Royal oak. Great pub food. Menu seems to change a bit every time I go in. Keeps thing fresh and new. Great drink specials. A little disappointed that they don't have certain beers on tap that they had when the opened. Great environment. Games are always on and sound is available when asked. read more

Shitty service, servers just drank and texted on their phones the whole time.. Took 15 minutes to get our drinks served and then close to 45 minutes to get our food. Get your act together and act professional.. Downtown location puts you guys to shame.. read more

The staff is amazing, the food is great and, most importantly, they are family friendly!!!! Ceili's is one of the only pubs we can take our kid to in the NW... and she loves it as much as we do. They have great beer selection and a comfortable patio for summer. 100% recommend! read more

This restaurant usually has great food. We always enjoy our trips here. The nachos are great, and the burgers are fantastic. The only complaint that I would have, is that their clam chowder is awful. Normally I would not even make a mention of such a thing, but when I brought it to the waitresses attention that this clam chowder was so bad, she did not seem to care and did not remove it from our bill.To be fair, everything on the menu is of great quality and always tastes beautiful. This was quite a surprise to me to have something that was not up to standards.The part that disappointed me was not that it was a seven dollar item that was not taken off my menu, but the fact that the staff did not seem to think it was a big deal.I will definitely think twice before ordering something unfamiliar from the menu. read more

Well managed, great staff, fabulous food & they know how to pour a proper Guinness!! Bronwyn is a fab beautiful & very good server. Five stars!! Mike, you own a winner!! The beet/Brussel sprout salad was the BEST salad I've ever had!!! During our Alberta hard-times, this place is still hopping due to great management, great cooking & friendly skilled servers! We will be back!! read more

Ceili's Modern Irish Pub - Best food!! Know how to pour a proper Guinness too!! - Irish Pub Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Food is hit and miss, great sometimes others not so much. Its a pity because its a nice place to go, it comfortable and clean, waiting staff are over the top, some genuine greetings would be so much better than over the top, for sure, for sure, for sure, sounds good, how are the first few bites tastings, and right as your entering the tip, so any plans for the evening? guaranteed every time read more

Myself and 3 guests had the 'beer dinner for 4' on Saturday May 17th 2014. All I can say is that it was fabulous!! From having our table ready when we arrived to the impeccable service we received. The beer dinner is a 3 course meal with pairings of beer for each course. Ashton, our hostess, came out with the first pairing and described in a knowledgeable fashion the first beer - then Mike, the executive chef, came out and told us about the course and how it was prepared - this was done for all 3 courses. Two of the guests have food allergies and Mike created an incredible menu to accommodate both while not taking away from the quality or presentation of the food. It was awesome and I highly recommend it. Ceilis is a 'pub' but it can be so much more then that if you give it a try just give them a call to arrange for your 'beer dinner'! Bruce R read more

Went for dinner and a drink for the first time on a Friday evening around 5:30p. Was seated immediately and had drinks in front of us in less than 5 mins. After checking out the food menu and discovering quite a few gluten free choices (celiac) I was pleased. The burger with gluten free bun was tasty, albeit messy to eat, the house salad was fresh and the dressing had a nice bite to it. My dining companion ordered the fish tacos, which were also very tasty. The only weird and unsettling thing about the experience were the four children under 12 yrs of age at the table next to us. I am a mother myself and love kids but was completely taken aback by the fact that they were in a Pub. Won't be returning for this very reason because when I choose a pub or lounge to dine at, I do so to have a getaway from the kids. Not cool Ceili's, just a very bad mix. If they had a separate restaurant side it would be better. read more

This Review is for the Ceili's in Royal Oak. I think we had one of our worst service experiences there tonight. Firstly the female manager on duty looks so miserable, walked by our table a few times, saw we hadn't been served or acknowledged and just didn't care - no smiling, no hospitality, just seemed to hang out at the bar with other staff doing a whole lot of nothing but socializing with them, watching the t.v., checking her cell phone. The female servers (and there were a few around) were just as unfriendly...couldn't be bothered to smile and the first one walked by our table about 5 times before asking us what we'd like to drink (she seemed busy doing a whole lot of nothing, walking at a snail's pace looking totally bored) - and for some reason gave our table away to another server half way through (as she proceeded to stand at the bar doing nothing). All-in-all what I think is going out to eat and drink seems to cost so much money now-a-days and when someone decides to do so, excellent service should be the norm (but it isn't here). Our economy is hurting and one would think that businesses would do everything in their power to try and get patrons to come back and spend more money! The staff at Ceili's in Royal Oak doesn't seem to care to give the service needed for people to want to go back there. What getting bad service means for us is we won't go back to spend our $ there again. We will head over to Mad Rose Pub which consistently gives friendly, excellent service and has way better prices and deals on their items. $12 for a small glass of sangria Ceili's??!!! it wasn't even good! Remember....good service is rewarded and your staff act like they can give awful service expecting they will receive monetary rewards in the form of tips. Tips are not a given...nor is returning customers. read more

Ok service, okay food. It is nice to have somewhere lively to go in the NW instead of having to head downtown!

Went here last night (a Friday after work) for dinner and a drink and had a very positive experience. We were greeted and seated very promptly by the owner who seemed genuinely concerned about where we would like to sit and asked if we wanted the channel changed on the tv nearest us. We said we wouldn't mind watching the Jays game and he happily changed the channel immediately. Our server was good...brought us what we needed and was pleasant about it, which is all I ask of a good server. I had the beef dip and thought it was yummy. The beef was not fatty or tough, and the jus was tasty. The fries were crispy and overall, I was very happy with my menu selection. I've tried quite a few beef dips over the years, and this one was right up there with the best of them. My husband had the fish n chips and was also happy with his meal. We will be back...we even commented that if we lived in Royal Oak we would absolutely make this our neighbourhood pub, as it was very welcoming and the food, drinks, and service were great...all at a decent price. read more