Attentive service from Vanessa! Hot delish food! Tasty cocktails! Live music and a great time. We found parking in the front Main Street but it's only for three hours, however there is also parking available at the back of the restaurant. Restroom was clean but it does have a bit of a restroom smell, and it only has one toilet. Have been here on another occasion celebrating my husband's birthday last year after spending a night at the Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Overall a pretty cool spot to have fun. read more

The decision for my sister and I to meet here was cemented by the fact that shepherds pie is on the menu. After all, if I am going to finish my book on "Shepherds Pies I have loved, I need to try all of them from coast to coast, right. Nice place in downtown Chelsea, MI on the main drag. Parking on the street and in a lot behind the building. Welcoming hello and we were seated immediately. I did order the shepherds pie (as did my sister) and it was really good, baked hot and delicious. It would be worth a second visit the next time we meet in Chelsea. It's my number 2 that I have tried in restaurants, with #1 in Findlay, Ohio of all places. Wait staff was friendly, fast, she knew her menu items and seemed happy in her job. read more

No lie... Probably the best fish sandwich I've ever had in my entire life and the clam chowder was top-notch too. My wife got a sweet-and-sour chicken wrap and she is raving on it. Wish we didn't live so far away. read more

Sat at the bar and had a drink. Good service and a suggested cocktail hit the spot. Live the exposed brick and dark wood. It is definitely an Irish Pub. The food that "walked" by looked great. We will need to try it. read more

Cleary's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

This is a nice little spot in downtown Chelsea that is good for a cold beer and a bite to eat. The bartender was very nice. The atmosphere is definitely more adult, it's darker and cozier than some of the other places in Chelsea. They have Keno. Which is always a bonus when my friends and I go out. read more

Stopped here to check the place out and to have a beer. It's very dark. You could defenitely sit in there all day and never know what time it is! It's pretty outdated. There was garland in the ceiling and I'm not sure if it's from Christmas or left year round. The bathroom is dingy. I did not try the food. The bartender was very nice. They had pineapple cider which is my favorite. read more

Cleary's Pub - Pineapple Cider - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

Great food, great entertainment weekend evenings and especially on St. Patrick's Day.

Food was great Service staff is top shelf Friendly, pleasant Weekly choice for us Sandwich and salad are excellent read more

My friend and I ate here about 3:30 today (Sunday). We were told to find our own table so we picked a booth near the front where there was more night. The place is kinda dark and I prefer some light especially natural. It took some time for a waitress to come to our table. In fact, my friend kept moving closer to the end of the table to be sure our wait person saw us. After our waitress came the first time, she provided good service. When it came to the menu, I was certain I wanted a burger but had a difficult time deciding which one. I'm so glad I made the choice I did as it was delish!! I choose the special burger of the day which came on a pretzel bun and had grilled onion, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, mozzarella cheese, and a cilantro garlic sauce! This was an amazing combo and I'd definitely order again. I also loved the sweet potato fries. The dipping sauce was some sort of lightly flavored horseradish sauce. I ate some of it but definitely wasn't necessary with the yummy fries. If I lived near Cleary's, I'd definitely visit again and suggest you give it a try if in the area. read more

Cleary's Pub - a burger and fries on a plate - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

Stopped in for a late lunch last Saturday. Seated right away and the place was pretty busy. Samantha was our server and she was very friendly. I decided to try some apps so I ordered the chips and salsa, potato skins, and beef noodle soup. My wife ordered the corned beef sandwich. Samantha brought the chips and salsa first. This was a terrible choice. The chips were generic at best. Very hard and no seasoning. The salsa was a Tostitos out of a jar type. Did not care for this at all. Then Samantha brought out the tater skins and my wife's sandwich. She also proceeded to tell me that someone forgot to put the noodles in the beef noodle soup and they were adding them now. Sort of humorous don't you think? Tater skins were good and hot. Soup came out shortly after and it was not memorable. The beef was tender is all I can recall. My wife said her sandwich was just ok and the corned beef was not special. Might try Clearys again but I think we will hit someplace else the next we are in Chelsea. read more

The food was very good. Ordered the chicken and dumpling soup and the avocado blt sandwich. Both were very tasty.

A fun pub with great service. Portion sizes were interesting as some were smaller and some were larger but the quality was quite good.

A good little Irish pub! The Shepherd's pie, spinach and artichoke dip and beef hoagie are worth getting.

Amazing costumer service! We arrived after the kitchen closed but they kept it open for us! Our waitress was incredibly nice and food was amazing! Absolutely incredible, 10/10 would come back any day of the week. read more

Great pub, great margaritas and amazing food. I had the cilantro chicken wrap, yummy, my husband had the caprese sandwich, also yummy. We are on our way to Detroit, and decided to stop for a quick lunch. read more

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We have been there two times this week for work lunches; which should tell you that we liked it the first time! This pub is right in downtown Chelsea. Service was very good and the place was fairly busy. We were 4 of us and the 1st time I got Taco salad with Chicken - It was good. The next day I took the Shrimp Tacos with Sweet potato fries; two of my mates got the Avocado BLT and they liked it. Their Tuna salad and Ruben came out to be good too. I would definitely recommend going in here if you are in downtown Chelsea. read more

Good food and good service. Oh and the drinks are well made! What a find! Much more reasonable in price than any other place on the block. Really good! read more

Irish bar with heavy lunch/dinner crowd. Cute, cozy interior. Seating options are 3-4 large booths (could fit 5-6 people comfortably), four-tops, or bar seating. I wouldn't consider this a destination for food (although, it's clear by the crowds that many do!), but if you're having a few pints, there are food options. Staff is really friendly; food is standard bar fare, but consistent quality. read more

Went to Cleary's Pub for lunch after a bike ride. The club sandwich was pretty standard. I upgraded to waffle fries and they were perfectly cooked. I don't like soggy fries. My husband had the pineapple chicken wrap and said it was a good change of pace from other wraps. It was around 1pm and they were pretty busy but the service was prompt. I'd go here again. read more

Cleary's Pub - Turkey club sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

Great local vibe and super friendly staff. Casual atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The specials can be very delicious. read more

It was a busy afternoon in the charming historic pub building. The dim lighting made it harder to take photos. The copper ceiling panels made reception more challenging. The food was amazing. Crispy fish pared with marvelous French fries, sweet potato fries or a loaded mashed potato. A refreshing avocado chicken wrap with roasted red pepper that had tender chicken and fresh ripe avocados. A delightful mushroom burger with a garlic aioli on the side. A wonderful meal at this tiny pub. read more

Cleary's Pub - Mushroom Swiss burger - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

Good food, great service! Fish and chips were delicious. Waitress very pleasant. A little crowded but all in all, a cool place.

The food here is always decent and they have a decent selection for a pub. Plenty of beers to choose from, but they could definitely use more wine options. Service has always been just ok. The atmosphere is a typical pub, but some of the tables are crammed too close together making it difficult to get and out of your seat when the place is full. Oddly, they had live music when I came here on a Friday but the crowd was still sparse and they said they closed at 10, which is an interesting choice for a bar. read more

This is a quaint little bar in the downtown Of Chelsea. We only had drinks at the bar, but the staff was very sweet and attentive. Perhaps we will return to try the bar food. Seating is pretty cramped, so prepare to know your neighbor. read more

Decent food, good service, painfully slow kitchen. We stopped in for a quick pub lunch, and ended up eating half a meal of crackers and granola bars before our food arrived. The soup and fried fish sandwich was delightful, and the kid's grilled cheese was entirely reasonable. Our waitress was friendly, as were the other patrons. Too many TVs for my taste. The men's room is a little tricky to navigate --- there's a little wall to semi-enclose the door, and it's a tight fit while holding a preschooler --- but clean and well-stocked. I really enjoyed the food, but I'll have to plan things so we're less hungry (and better stocked with entertainment) when we arrive. read more

Cleary's Pub - Soup and sandwich: fried fish and chowder. - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

Monday evening visit for an early dinner. It's been awhile since my last visit and I was glad to see the menu had been updated with new dishes and better options. I went for the Blackened tenderloin and tortellini. The menu said it was on a sun-dried tomato cream sauce, but arrived with a pesto cream sauce instead. I am was pleasantly surprised at the switch. The dish was excellent. The meat is cooked to temp, and a good size portion. For $18.99 it also comes with a salad and texas garlic toast. They have REALLY good garlic toast. Very buttery. We picked the fried ice cream for dessert, but it should be called the almond joy fried ice cream. Rolled in cornflakes, coconut and almonds - so good! The interior was updated years ago and now it feels a bit roomier. It's still a small pub but with the upgrade to the menu, it will be a regular stop for us again. The happy hour specials are almost non-existent but if you press to know what they are, I believe it's $1 off domestic drafts, well drinks and $2.99 chips and salsa. TVs are everywhere, and the bar has comfortable seating. If you haven't been in a while, maybe it's worth another visit now. read more

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Had the worst lunch. I took my family there for lunch today, everybody's burger buns were burnt I mean chared. How can the kitchen staff not see that, guess they don't care what they serve. My wife's shrimp fettuccine sauce was a paste. The worst meal!!! I will not be back, I told the waiter but no manager came out to talk to us. read more

Food is always good and beer is cold, love the fish and chips. Nice work staff always friendly.

This establishment was definitely comfortable, had outstanding customer, service, and staff, the ambience was amazing... And the food was just the cherry on top. Everyone at the table had something different and all meals were amazing! read more

I stopped in Cleary's Pub after walking around town for a bit. The salmon gyro caught my eye. It was a HUGE piece of broiled salmon placed on cut pita bread, with lettuce, tomato and tzaziki sauce. Such a good combination! I was only able to eat half of it, which means that I get to enjoy the other half later! My only criticism of the sandwich is that it was a bit awkward to hold. I did cut it in half, and a bit of the fish slipped out. Perhaps putting it in a folded (rather than cut) pita would make it easier. read more

Cleary's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

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Cleary's is a great local spot to grab a drink or dinner. The people that work here are very nice and it never seems too hard to find parking downtown. The food here is pretty good with some being better than others. The salad with tuna steak is my family's favorite and the cilantro dressing is great. The chimichanga is pretty good (as long as they don't put too much jalapeños on it). The Cajun pasta with chicken and sausage was not as great as it sounded for the price. At about $18 it's overpriced for what you get, the sausage was minimal and didn't taste as good as other Cajun alfredo pastas I have had. Overall I definitely recommend Cleary's if your going to dinner in Chelsea if your looking for a fun casual atmosphere with great service! read more

Cleary's Pub - the outside of the building - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

Horrible service there Dec 26, 2022 by the waitress. I ask to speak to the Manager to voice my concerns I got the owner. Well he didn't like what I had to say. Started screaming at me in front the other customers. It was very scary as a women. Better places to eat then here I guess they don't know the meaning of customer service. For he owner to act like that he should be embarrassed. read more

On our way home from Detroit Metro airport to Kalamazoo.. A Very warm and inviting atmosphere. Being big U of M fans the "BIG" game was on Michigan v. OSU. We watched while we ate. Very fast and friendly service. My husband and I split the Reuben sandwich. We both said "The BEST Reuben sandwich, ever! The corned beef was so juicy, tender and tasty! We live more than an hour away but it just may be worth the drive. If you're in Chelsea or close you should definitely go! read more

It's reliably good. We're locals. Aside from too much TV presence, this place is a delicious option. It's generally quiet, in comparison to the Common Grill across the street. Food is skillfully prepared. Above average pub-type options. Wait staff consistently courteous and attentive. Booth seating is nicely private. My only issue is TV that are 5% too bright for the calm, loungy atmosphere of the rest of the place. Overall, very happy every time we go. read more

There are up/down reviews for this place. There are very limited options when dining in Chelsea. Over the years, the food here has not improved. Our meal tonight was just meh. The prices have risen greatly but that is everywhere. The service was flaky---had to ask for everything & not checked on during meal. We hadn't been here in years & I understand why. The food is just not good. The burgers were overcooked, as other reviews stated. And just no flavor. Same for the fish. The portions were on the smaller side as well. How it goes when going out anymore. Again, the options in this town are limited. Not worth a return visit. read more

This has been my favorite restaurant since we moved to Chelsea and I have to say that tonight I was embarrassed by the way the hostess and waitress treated us! The staff has always been excellent. These staff members have made this restaurant atmosphere feel unfriendly and unwelcoming. I am deeply disappointed! read more

I ate lunch at cleared with my family only one of us got a meal that wasn't burned or awful. All the burgers were very over cooked with burnt buns. The kids didn't even want the buns they were black. Pasta was like eating paste thick tasteless mush. And I ordered the shrimp got 4! That's all. The tacos were too spicy, the burgers burnt and the pasta mushy thick garbage. It used to be a great place to go but not now. I spent over $100.00 for my family to eat and none of us enjoyed it. read more

I totally just orally raped a burger here. It even had wasabi mayo. A few bites burned my throat for a second but it was worth it. The sweet potato fries were to die for as well. I love sweet potatoes but I don't like them with the brown sugar and butter. These definitely didn't have any, but they came with really good dipping sauce. I want to go back, it's too far it's a bit of a drive! read more

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Enjoyed. Will go back. Nice and casual. Lake perch was good. Black and tan was great. This is definitely a pub environment with TVs. Service was great. Plenty for the number of tables. Great bar, lots of choices. read more

Cleary's Pub - Cleary's at Xmas in the snow - Pubs Near Me - Chelsea, Michigan

What is the definition of a good Irish pub? Guinness in an actual Guinness glass I would say. Not a sticky stained 16oz pint glass. When your server delivers it there should NOT be a disgusting fruit fly on the middle of the cream head that she doesn't even see as plain as day in front of her. Pints should placed on the table in front of you. Not SLAMMED down that a huge chunk of the beer jumps out of the glass. When you ask your server for a few minutes to decide on dinner and not to get harassed to place an order. Clearly the servers in Cleary's are looking to turn tables and don't care about service. Burn & Turn. I've been coming to Cleary's for quite sometime, every time I land in Detroit I make it my mission to visit. After today's visit I doubt I'll ever want to spend money is this place again. My server Allison hadn't a clue.....rushed me and my family into making decisions. As soon as we placed our food order, BANG she disappeared and I had to go to the bar to order our next round of drinks. The food runner slammed our plates onto the table. I asked for malt vinegar and he as good as cracks the bottom of the bottle on the table he slammed it so hard. Several new servers in the process of training (fair enough) ......Allison needs to be retrained When I get my Guinness with a huge fruit fly I return it to the bar and asked for another, Allison plants it on the corner of table without so much as an apology. 4 below average dinners and a few drinks. $100+ tab. Disgraceful..... Poor excuse for an Irish bar on a popular weekend..... Clearly the owner was away and the staff decide to shit all over the place and run it into the ground. read more