I adore this bar. The staff is awesome and friendly, the service is quick, and the whiskey is plentiful. They do a whiskey passport thing, where you drop a few bucks to get this cute little book (honestly it's nicer than my actual passport), then every new whiskey you try is $1 off. There's room for notes, so you can keep track of what you liked, and everyone there seems to know their stuff, so you can tell them which ones you've enjoyed and get recommendations accordingly. The music on weekends has been pretty good; I haven't had a chance to go to a Tuesday night for traditional Irish music but I have great hope. Regarding trivia, I will say this: two people host it and the guy is total douche. His questions are bad, his patter is bad, his attitude is bad, and he treats his co-workers like garbage. He should go somewhere far away and stay there. read more

I love Irish pubs. I love everything about Ireland. Perhaps that's because I lived there for a year. So when I come across a really cool Irish pub here in America, I get excited. Ceol is just that. My dad had discovered this pub on his many trips to Reno but had never been inside. We came in on a Friday night and the place was pretty empty. But we were warmly greeted by the bartender and took a seat at the bar. Live music was about to begin so we settled in with some Irish whiskey and enjoyed the ambience the bar had to offer. They had a huge selection of both Scottish and Irish whiskey. And on tap, all of the Irish favorites: Guinness, Magner's, Harp, etc. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. This is a really cool little pub and I hope it sticks around because I will definitely come back to visit the next time I'm in Reno. read more

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I was looking forward to a yummy Guinness on draft and some Irish music. Ceol delivered. Everyone was very friendly and attentive to our beverage needs. I love their vast selection of Whiskey and variety of beers. We are looking forward to coming back and enjoying happy hour on the patio. read more

I cannot believe that this review was started in March of 2019 - and I didn't post it?? Shame on me! Ceol has such an authentic feel to it - atmosphere and people. There is always a friendly conversation to pick up or entertainment to enjoy. And, well of course there are the beverages - excellent whisky, beers and drinks. UPdate: we were so happy to support Ceol in the Covid re-opening and then disappointed again in the mandated closing. We will return as soon as possible to get our Irish Pub fix! read more

The best Irish Pub in town. Whenever I'm craving a Guinness or a good Jameson cocktail. Went here on St. Patrick's Day and they had lot's of fun festivities going on. I feel like I need to come here more than I do because I always have a good time. The drinks are great and the atmosphere is even better! Ceol is the best Irish Pub in town! read more

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This place has extremely good service! I enjoyed stopping in for the best trivia in town too! I really only get Guinness but their other items sound good! This place is warm and cozy. It has your basic bar games like darts. You can't go wrong coming here plus they have times to teach you how to pour a Guinness! read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great to see this place survive Covid and make a comeback. Glad we stumbled in. Have To say it's my favorite local watering hole, amazing selection of whiskeys, and Irish brews. Good luck on the new location. read more

We love Ceol pub! They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff, great beers on tap and a large selection of Irish whiskeys to try. My whole family always has a great time here. read more

Always a five star review for Ceol! Great music on Saturday nights, greatest staff, always a great place to be!!! Thanks Ron!

Ceol Irish pub is a very nice local pub with the Irish flair you would expect. They do not serve food on most days (St Patrick's day the exception) but they have a nice selection of Irish beers and whiskey to make you see green. Weekend evenings they have live music and they have daily drink specials. The best time of the year to go is St Patrick's day. My friends and I have made Ceol our hang out for the holiday. For the holiday they block off the parking lot out back and have a stage for more live music, a beer truck and food truck. You can also hear music inside at their indoor stage. During the event they have 4 areas pouring drinks, be sure to try a car bomb! So if your in the mood for a nice Irish pint you should give Ceol a try. read more

Came in especially for the traditional Irish music and I was not dissapointed. A 6 person band complete with an Irish dancer. Drink prices are reasonable. Talkative but not obnoxiously drunk crowd. Very comfortable and relaxing hour. Felt like I transported myself to Cork. Slainte! read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Bad picture but wonderful traditional 6 person Irish music group. Lady dancer is very robust. - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Whiskey Wednesday is one of my favorite deals in town. It's two dollars off all their whiskeys which is a great excuse to scroll through their expansive whiskey selection, or treat yourself to that whiskey you'd normally only get for a special occasion. On top of that they have live music, amateurs, but it's a really great atmosphere and I love coming here. read more

We came in for the "Music Jam", but they resist anyone joining in that is not professional-grade. After we found it was not inclusive, we stopped going. My wife is actually a very excellent musician, but we couldn't even get the group to share songs. BUT. I did experience an excellent ginger beer and they create a powdered decaf coffee with the most excellent cream. I didn't see anyone with food. Interesting items in the decor. read more

Another Reno "pub" that does not offer food. Something to re-learn as a new transplant. However, Nicole (?) made up for any hunger pangs by informing us about the region, the pub, and simply being entertaining and intellectual. While my drink of "Writer's Tears" was great, Nicole was even better and made the place welcoming, as any Irish pub does. Cannot wait till Trivia Nights start up! (Also, she informed us that food could be ordered in.) read more

Ceol is among my favorite bars in Reno. This bar is not just Irish on St. Patrick's day but rather celebrates Irish traditions and culture all year long. My favorite time to stop by here is on Tuesday nights to hear local musicians play in a more relaxed setting. It's generally not too busy on these days. They also have trivia on I believe Monday nights but it's not my favorite location for that- be sure to check the themes prior to going. They often have live bands on the weekends and during the summer you can catch them at Food Truck Friday's. They carry your typical Irish beers- reds, Guinness, etc. read more

Happy hour here is great! I came with a bunch of people from my office and had an Irish coffee and Hot Apple Cider, all of which were under $7 and in large glasses. They also have an extensive whiskey collection. The servers were friendly and there was a popcorn machine for constant snackage. They also have live music most weekends and trivia on Thursday nights. Ceol definitely seems like the bar to be at. read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Hot Apple Pie - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great little place! No Smoking HUGE PLUS. Excellent Irish coffee... best I've ever had.

There is no better establishment than Ceol. I guarantee you cannot find a cleaner bar or friendlier staff in Reno. I have been coming here for years and enjoy the incredibly reasonable happy hour prices, not saying full prices are all that expensive either. Where else can you get $3 Guinness? The whiskey selection is exceptional here. There is a wide variety of Irish and scotch whisky, as well as bourbon at very reasonable prices. Also if you looking for something to do during the week they have traditional Irish tunes on Tuesday, trivia night on Thursday, and discount whiskeys on Wednesday (very worthwhile). This is a great pub and true to its form. There is always someone to talk to and keep you company, it's a very friendly place. read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Harper learning about whiskey at the Monday Whiskey Class. - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I was so happy to see that the new location had opened up and was able to stop in with a couple others after dinner on a fairly busy Friday night. I have no idea if there is additional parking aside from the small lot up front, but this wasn't a problem for us since we walked from a few blocks over. Like I said, the place was packed when we first got there with barely any inside seating available but quite a few tables with options outside. We sat at the bar as a few people left and got to talking with the owner and one of the bartenders about Ireland and favorite whiskeys. I want to say the bartender's name was Adam but I'm terrible with remembering such things and apologize of that's not the case. Anyways, he made sure to ask our names and confirmed them before we left for the evening. We'll definitely be back as the old location was also one of our favorites. If you like whiskey and beer, this is the place for you. read more

My boyfriend & I have been regulars at Ceol for the last few months. We just returned from Ireland & Ceol matches the typical Irish pub atmosphere. It is a place where you can find old friends & make new ones too. The classic Ceol warm drinks are great and the Irish drinks on tap round out the whole experience. We always attend pub quiz on Thursdays. Sarah & Wes are always wonderful hosts with challenging questions. It's always a good time. I would highly recommend it. read more

Perfect venue for large and small groups. We went here last night with about 15 people and all sat at the same comfy table. Anytime I have gone here the bartenders have been very friendly and attentive. Adam served us and he was THE BEST! He went above and beyond to help us figure out what we wanted to drink and came over to our table to check on us. The building is surprisingly large and is decorated in all types of awesome Irish garb. They also have great selection of whiskeys and beer at fair prices! read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Had a GREAT night! Being relatively new to Reno we want to try everything it has to offer so why not try an Irish Pub? We had such a great time! We went on a Tuesday so we weren't sure what to expect, and I was surprised to see they had a nice crowd. Loved the feel of the place, I felt like I was in Ireland. When we walked in there was a group having a great time playing darts and the live tunes (Tune Tuesday) was calling to us. We sat down ordered drinks and listened to the group play. Hubby and I felt totally comfortable and had a great night listening to music and conversation. Our server was super friendly and quick about our drinks. My husband is Scotch-Irish and I am Polish but heck when you walk in the door at Ceol everyone is Irish! We will definitely make this one of our new places to hang out. The only only thing that I would think could make this place better is a couple of comfy couches around the stage/music area BUT it is perfect the way it is....Love it! read more

A great venue for meeting friends with great drinks and beer. I was there for a mixer and the staff was very helpful live music was taking place on a Wed evening. read more

I am so thankful that there is a place that exists in this town without gaming or TVs and people actually talk to each other. The bartenders and servers are quick and personable and if you're a return patron, they remember you and what you like. This is the best bar in Reno, hands down. read more

It's been years since I found "my bar." You know that feeling you get when you leave a bar and you can't wait to go back? This place manages to maintain an authentic across-the-pond-pub feel and still be Reno as hell. My buddy and I came on a Friday and signed up for the Whiskey Passport. I really like having an expert on alcohol recommend new spirits for me to try, and everyone behind the bar seems pretty knowledgable about my favorite brown liquor. The layout is pleasing to me: Spacious, plenty of room at the bar, in front of the generous stage area (for a pub anyway), a patio area for chainsmokers, and even a more private booth area. Brick and wood abounds. At no point do I feel I have to squeeze past people even when they're busy. I also enjoy how enthusiastic and friendly each staff-person I've met is. So far I've met Adam, Patrick, Lincoln, and Kayla. I've only been in three times and they already know my name. I have no idea whether I'm the Cliff or the Norm yet, but we'll see. (Oh god, I hope I'm not the Frasier). I like going to a bar and sitting AT the bar, while something else is happening. This place has regular weekly events like Irish music on Tuesdays, trivia Thursdays, rotating folk-adjacent acts on Fridays and Saturdays. Gives me something to ponder as I drink with friends, or swirl a rocks glass happily alone, or maybe chat with a stranger who's also enjoying the vibe of this place. I have a feeling I'm going to end up here a lot. Also- I was informed by a very nice Irish gentleman that it's pronounced "Qheol" or Kheol" almost with a hard "q-h" sound. And I was pronouncing it with a soft "c" like some kind of idiot. read more

We had such a great time here. We had great beers for $3 until around 10 PM and ordered in pizza and wings. The waitress was very nice, attentive, and helped with the ordering. (Not sure what the fuss is about noble pie.....). Bar has an open floor plan and an inviting atmosphere. They had a good whiskey-scotch collection. But the real highlight was the live Irish jam fest from local folks getting together to have some fun and bring the bar along for the ride. They were great. read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Traditional Irish jam with talented local folks (drums, fiddles, flutes, step dancing and vocals) - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Husband & I have stopped by about a half dozen times in the last couple of years and this is just a wonderful little hidden gem of a bar. The waitresses are lovely ladies and the bartender is very nice and knows the proper way to pour a Guinness and the owner is a very nice guy and seems to genuinely care that everyone is enjoying themselves. I can't recall his name, but I would not be surprised if he remembered ours. Even given his seemingly very genuine concern, I'm totally just falling prey to my own imagination and it may have been influenced by the drinks, but he may be a gangster. Completely irresponsible of me, but there, I said it. The bar is very clean, nicely understated in the terms of decor and has a nice dark corner. Nice dark corners can be, well, nice. And fun. For certain activities. Just saying. I LOVE that there are no, zero, none, not a damn one, TVs. Talk to each other and/or listen to music or play trivia. Interact. Plenty of other places to watch a game. The music when we go, weekend or weekday. is very entertaining. Mostly singer/songwriter stuff but talented musicians every time we've been. Highly recommend it. read more

Freckles? Red hair? Pale Skin? hey sweet...you'll fit right in. There are a few things that make this pub appealing: First and foremost, the awesome live Irish band that plays regularly. Holy god, if ever you want to feel like you're in some small Irish hamlet dancin a jig and breakin in a new brogue, this is the place to be. Secondly, the diversity of the patrons. Ya gotcha grizzled regulars (who really aren't grizzled in the "mean" sense, just more chronic drinkers but still totally friendly). Then ya gotcha post-college crowd (the types who've outgrown Imperial's foolishness but still appreciate a good beer on tap and a social atmosphere). And then ya gotcha newbies. Which, let's be honest, every bar's got 'em. But this combination just makes for a really neat atmosphere, because they've all got one thing in common, they all want to be in a traditional Irish pub. Who knows what that says about everyone but....hey, it's a commonality. Plus, service here rocks. Do it. read more

Back in their early days this place annoyed me on the fact its Gaelic name means "music", yet it had the worst sound. Thankfully, things have greatly improved. My recent visit featured decent live sound, a beautiful stage, great entertainment, acceptable drink pricing, and exceptional service. This is now a music bar that deserves a long, successful run. Sláinte! read more

Only been here a few times, but I like this place. Lots of seating inside and decor is nice but not fancy. Great selection of Irish whiskey and beer. Friendly staff. Food is not served which means, fine with me. Keeps the focus on service. Never been disappointed here, so highly recommend. read more

Ceol Irish Pub - #yelprenowhiskeyhunt - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Bar tender was very friendly, and knowledgable about the whiskey we were trying. They had a guy playing gituar and singing. I always like a good Irish bar. Check it out. read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Tasty! - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Okay, they don't serve food, but they are good with what they do in Ceol. Located right at California and Virginia, parking was easy. When we walked in, bartender greeted us with warm smile...everyone there seemed to know each other very well...Inside a brick building with lots of history, but we didn't get the chance to ask about it. We will definitely go back..next time to try their Irish beers instead ! read more

Ceol is an awesome little Irish pub downtown that I love for their daily (yes, even Saturday and Sunday) happy hour, dart board, and good selection of Irish brews. You could convince me to come here almost any day of the year, except for St. Patrick's Day when all the bar amateurs come out in force. During happy hour they have free popcorn for snacking, really awesome trivia on Thursdays, and live music on Fridays and Saturdays with no cover. It's just generally a nice place to kick back with friendly folks while sipping on a frosty beverage (or one of their many whiskys). If you're not ordering an Irish brew, I'd taste it first. I think because it doesn't turn around as fast as some of the others they sometimes get a little off-flavor (I'm look at you, Great Basin Icky). Bartenders are always nice and I've even seen a dog or two in here when it's slow. read more

Great bartender, very friendly! Live music! The band will play anything you call out! Continuing our great reno whiskey hunt. Tasted black barrel Jameson! Loved this place! First time here, and we will be back! Everyone is so friendly! read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Whiskey tasting! Jameson! Mmm - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We went here tonight for a company Christmas party, and it was great! I have to agree with the other reviews, its a nice change of pace to go to a place and its not jammed packed with slot machines, and no smoking so everyone can breath. The servers were nice and friendly - the drinks strong! Would go back again read more

This ginger kid loves Ceol's. The first time I went here there was a table filled with musicians who played all night, including one guy who would stand up at times and sing acapella ballads. No, not 80's rock ballads, but legit Irish ballads. They make their Guiness with little clovers on the top which appeals to my girly side (if I could I'd put a heart over the I in girly), the service is great, and they have free popcorn during happy hour (please don't tell me if you've ever spit in this). Plus, I love that everyone else there is pale too. And if you're not, you're not cool. Down here it's our time!! It's our time down here! read more

Some friends, my girlfriend and I stopped in here last night during a midtown collective and we had a blast! We came in and found a table to sit while our friend got us some drinks. Once the drinks made it to the table, an older gentleman that was working came and ask for our ID's and was VERY nice and funny. He was cheerful and kinda teased us for "trying to act old" (we're all mid 20's). I'm always appreciative when asked for my ID because I feel like the establishment is being a responsible contributor to the local economy. Shortly after a waitress came and took a drink order and I asked for a red or brown ale and she brought me a Smithwick's Irish Ale. I've never had it before but it was very good! I'll definitely be looking for this more often. While having the drink I started to take in the vibe of the place. Everywhere you looked there were smiles and friendly faces. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. There was a live band playing called The Clark Brothers. Two guys playing very authentic sounding Irish music. One song I think was a well known folk song because there was an audience participation part where everyone was clapping in unison. The bar (and even the bathroom) was very clean and the decor was relevant to the Irish pub theme. Overall we all ha a blast and we will be going back, hopefully often. read more

I feel at home every time I have been here no matter what time or day. The staff is always friendly and fun and the whiskey and beer selection is enjoyable. I love the fact that they have different events going on and that they are community involved. read more

Ceol Irish Pub - Cheers! - Pubs Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Walk just a few easy blocks beyond Casino Land and you reach the sanity and sancitity of Ceol, an Irish Pub with good drinks, friendly service, intelligent customers, and dedication to Irish music that is manifest in the live performances -- that we didn't see. We walked down because of this Yelp review list. We found the Yelp recommendations to be "Spot On!" This place rocks. We stayed for a half hour, then walked back to the clubs for the Eagles game. Vick blew it. However, regardless of the sort-bots at Yelp, Ceol is NOT a sports bar, NOT a sports bar, NOT sports bar. read more

Ceol rocks! Owner Ron's hospitality is enough to make you want to come back but he has taught that trait to his staff, too. Got to love Ceol! read more