A solid choice for big, crispy cheese curds offered in either cheddar or pepper jack. Service was great and prices weren't bad at all. Feels more like I'm going to visit a friend who happens to be cooking and bartending than going to a pub. Highly recommend. read more

I just got back from Ireland last night. I can attest that the Guinness on tap here is the same as in Ireland. Expertly poured. Delicious. Nice selection of Irish whiskey, too. I had the pub wrap, it was delicious. Attentive service! The decor is pub + sports bar. read more

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Food hits the spot. American/Irish foods. They got those big tasty cheese curds. Pretty much my bar of choice in my younger years. When you want a couple beers with your pals, this is the place. Service is good. Good atmosphere if you like an Irish themed/college bar for your first few rounds of the night. It's a great place to have a beer, watch a game, socialize. Gets a little dirty sometimes, keep in mind it's a pretty busy place. read more

Looking for a soccer bar in the EC? This is it - do not pass go, I love what this bar has become and is now my go to spot to watch all things soccer when I'm in the EC. Great wings, great owner and enough tvs to fill a Best Buy. read more

Dooleys Pub - Pubs Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Staff was prompt. The wings were amazing. Many dipping sauces. Cold beer. What more can you ask for?

Enjoyed our visit, the atmosphere is a fun local bar feeling with regulars being greeted by the bartender. Service was pleasant and prompt. I enjoyed a properly cooked burger, the only slight negative was the shepherds pie (actually it is a cottage pie as it is made with beef rather than lamb) was oddly seasoned with a chunk of mashed potatoes on top. I would avoid that item, but otherwise we recommend dining here! read more

We went there for the first time today and the food was amazing! Especially the cheese curds, probably one of the best bar cheese curds in the area! Would definitely recommend to other people! We will definitely be going there again! read more

Logan was our server and he was exquisitely amazing!! The food was awesome! Wish I would have got a photo before we all tore into the phenomenal food! Great place 5 stars read more

Dooleys Pub - a plate of fried chicken wings and french fries - Pubs Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Never had anything I didn't like! Everyone there is great!!! Service was quick and friendly. Best Ruben I've ever had!!!

Cool bar located in the heart of the bar district in Eau Claire. I was actually pretty suprise to see their huge selection of high end liquors... Especially Irish Whiskey. I counted 28 different bottles and they may have had more! The decor is what you might think for an Irish /college pub. Lots of fun stuff on the walls and plenty of TV's to watch the game or whatever you like. There was also a back room for, what I would assume, dinner crowds, groups or barroom overflow. I came in for lunch so I did not get to sample any of the whiskey (maybe next time!). But I did eat. I ordered the Shepard's Pie, which was a real let down. Like another review has stated.... You can skip this entree! It was more like a hearty soup with a scoop of mashed potatoes in the middle. The taste was okay, it's just not what I expected when I ordered the Irish meal. It literally should be listed under soups! The menu did have lots of other interesting options so try something different. I know I will next time. read more

Dooleys Pub - Souplike Shepard's Pie - Pubs Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Great cheese curds. Definitely a college bar. It would definitely benefit during warmer times to have a few outdoor seats. I'm glad we stopped read more

Dooleys Pub - a plate of tater tots and a drink - Pubs Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Bartender was super nice and friendly. Prices were insanely cheap on drinks. This was a very relaxing bar with good vibes all around. Would definitely come back here read more

Best Cheese Curds in town hands down! Yes, we checked them all. Super awesome staff. We arrived right at open they were ready for us and we felt very welcome. We will return for sure! read more

Back in the day I used to go to Dooleys with my family - and always loved the food. So that spurred me to visit not too long ago, and it was mediocre at best. For being a bar food restaurant, the burgers were pretty bland. I didn't finish eating mine because it was so dry, and my boyfriend finished his, but wasn't impressed. Walking in, it felt kind of strange too - like it wasn't a very welcoming environment. When we were seated at the bar to order, the bartender seemed annoyed by having to take our order, and when part of my order was missing, I didn't ask for it, because it seemed like too big of a bother. We won't be going back - which is a shame. I loved this place when I was younger. read more

Great place for date night! Our server was incredibly friendly and prompt and the cheese curds were incredible! I wasn't that impressed with the fish and chips though, but the atmosphere and people sure made up for it Update: an extra star for their burgers and onion rings and especially our server. I feel terrible for not remembering her name but she was one of the best and kindest servers I've ever had. She helped make my boyfriend's 21st one of the best nights. Dooley's - keep it up! read more

Terrible ,,, Unfortunately, there was not much open on Water Street on Sunday. This was our second attempt to get a full-service meal because when we walked into the Nucleus Cafe we were told we could sit anywhere but they could not take an order for 45 minutes. So when we saw Dooley's Pub was open we decided to try. I ordered a veggie sandwich which was missing 1/2 the ingredients ,,, cheese, marinara, etc. The fries had sat around for sometime and I did not even attempt to eat these poor pathetic limp things. My boyfriend had the Irish Patty Melt and it too was missing ingredients. So much for the kitchen knowing the menu. We did start with the cheddar cheese curds. They were hot and airy but were served with nasty, old, bulk bottle tasting ranch dressing - YUCK. Alone they were fine but needed something to jazz them up a bit. The service was fine and friendly - that is why they got one star and not none. My guess is that this is somewhere to drink on Saturday night and not eat the rest of the week. read more

I don't blame the wait staff for this but having every table occupied during a PANDEMIC is unacceptable. I sat upstairs which usually isn't too busy but as time passed people kept walking in and tables started filling around me. No one stopped them, tables aren't physically distanced properly and they were way over the 25% capacity limit that all restaurants should be abiding by. I used to love coming here but I won't be coming back soon. Wings are sub par anyways compared to other places read more

I'd say the food is slightly mid but the bar, drinks and atmosphere is pretty cool. Yeup

Really good place to go for drinks and food! The new hot dog menu is fabulous! I'd suggest getting them on a regular bun instead of the pretzel bun though! read more

Dooleys Pub - Bar! - Pubs Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

This place is definitely good for watching sports. If you'd rather not be distracted by the arsenal of tvs, some booths don't directly face them. The beer selection impressed me. Only about 10 taps (enough for standards like guiness, spotted cow, dales pale, and surly furious ) but a VAST selection of bottled beers. I was shocked by how many they had. Servers were spot on. When I ordered a second beer (not on tap) the good man made sure to get me a new glass to pour it in. Well done. read more

This was a wonderful experience! The bartenders were attentive and very friendly (and helpful!). We ordered a hangover burger, a chicken wrap, and taco salad. They were Helpful with any substitutions we requested. The food was all good. It's a block from the river and walking trail, so we ordered 'to go' and ate at a picnic bench by the water with our dog. Would definitely return! read more

By far my favorite bar in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It's a college bar with lots of locals. Year after year, Dooleys consistently hire some of the sweetest bartenders I've ever met. Expect big smiles and high energy service for an unexpected great time in this little town. I absolutely love their new beer menu, consisting of nearly 100 beers, all thanks to Dooley Jr, an entrepreneur mature way beyond his years. Don't feel like a beer, how about a Johnny Walker Blue or Glenlivet 18 to warm the blood? I don't believe you will find a better drink selection anywhere in Wisconsin, all at an extremely affordable price. No matter how cold it is outside, and trust me it gets bone-chillingly cold, I always look forward to visiting the heartwarming, welcoming Dooleys. read more

Definitely come here for the booze and skip the food. I've eaten here three times and I've had massively overcooked sausages, wildly undercooked chicken, and a burger that could have been used as a hockey puck. Maybe if you started a pub crawl at the Joynt that ended at Dooleys the food would seem OK, but otherwise save your money... read more

I've been to Dooley's a few times now. It's a good place to have a few drinks and watch a game because they have a good beer selection, good seating arrangements, and an alright meal. If you are on Water St., most likely you are there to drink. Dooley's keeps up with with the drinking crowd. They have a decent selection on tap, which includes a seasonal. Most of the time it's Leinenkugel's though. If tap isn't your choice, they have a whole blackboard chalked full of imports and macro brews. What I do like about Dooley's is the seating and atmosphere. I love to go during the weekdays. More often than not, you can find a seat on the top balcony and watch the game without the rowdiness of other bars. That's kind of what I like about the place. It's pretty low-key and they have the big games people want to watch. Now to the food. The food isn't spectacular. This is why I don't rate Dooley's higher. I always try to get Irish food because it's an Irish pub, but ironically Dooley's doesn't really serve good Irish food. I've ordered three meals there and only one of them I would order again. Last night I had the Shepherd's Pie. It was probably one of the blandest meals I've ever tasted. It's excellent if you don't like flavor. Luckily I found a bottle of Tabasco sauce. It was pretty good after that. If you do order food, order the Reuben or an appetizer. Apparently their cheese curds are pretty good as well. I'll still be back to Dooley's. I just really like the place for a late night drink. Water St. can get fairly busy, and if I want to go watch a game with a few buddies Dooley's has what I am looking for. read more

Just no. If you're hungry and planning on going to Dooley's, slap yourself right in the face and walk across the street to the Holiday Gas Station and dig around for some better tasting food in their garbage can. I'll take your thank yous later :D Maybe that was a bit of an exaggeration but Dooley's definitely leaves you wanting flavor. Bar is usually too packed which probably is a good sign but I don't go there. read more

This review is in no way shape or form to reflect the amazing customer service and staff at Dooleys. This is 100% about the food. I ordered corn beef and cabbage as this is an Irish restaurant. The meat looked like stuff you would get canned and had not one drop of seasoning. The cabbage was a quarter chunk of a head of cabbage, boiled, and not one drop of salt or any other seasoning. I took a couple bites, and it was absolutely disgusting. Unfortunately, this was a to go order so by the time I ateit, it was pointless to go back. I ended up throwing away the entire meal.Needless to say I will never go back. Thoroughly disappointed the one dish an Irish place should get right is the corn beef and cabbage. Thought I had a pic, but now I can't find it. read more

Food was cold. My sister never got hers. Two of our party finally went to the bar to retrieve their drinks after waiting fifteen minutes. The beers were sitting on the bar, flat. My second beer never came. About the worst dining experience I can remember having. Just bad. read more

Visited Wisconsin for the first time last weekend, and Dooley's was one of our first stops. The plan was to go to Mogie's, but it was too busy so we ended up here. The service was friendly and even though they were busy, the bartender (server?) made sure we got seated fairly quick. I saw that they had a great beer selection and though I was disappointed in the cheddar cheese curds (too large and overly greasy) and my grilled chicken sandwich (very bland), I know our friends enjoyed their burgers and it was pretty cheap IMO ( compared to CA prices that is). Overall, I would return to try other menu items. read more

Dooleys is a good place to visit for bar food. They have good burgers, sandwiches, and their fried cheese curds are alright. The downside to the bar food is that there are few appealing vegetarian options and there are no gluten free options (I have vegetarian friends and my mother is gluten free). Also, the seating is somewhat limited and not super comfortable. read more

Great local pub with a good atmosphere and great value for the menu. Will definitely be back while visiting my niece at college. read more

Dooleys Pub - Pubs Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Atmosphere is good. The cheese curds are tasty but if you get them as a side with your burger you get a very small amount. :( The drop kick burger should have real salsa on it and not jar salsa since they use real fresh jalapeños but it was my first time trying it. Service is usually better than it was tonight. read more

Not the greatest food in the world, but very good... The staff made up for any shortcoming on the food. I got the "Vile" which was pretty good but a few bites I got some cold mash potatoes, although that didn't disrupt the taste too much. I came mid day on a Friday and at first was busy, but not crowded. As the day went on the crowd dwindled (as expected) and I had the pleasure of having some conversations with the servers and the bartender. They had a lot to say about the area and made my afternoon a very enjoyable time. They have a large selection of Irish Whiskey's and a decent selection of on-tap beers. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good Irish bar (or any bar) in the area. The have upstairs seating and several games (darts, "bubble hockey"). Definitely a place I would come back to when I'm in the area. read more

Dooleys Pub - Pubs Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Great food and atmosphere, the Mac and Cheese bites are really good but a little pricey. The traditional wings are my favorite, but most of the burgers that I've had are all fantastic as well. read more

We had a reserved back room for holiday get together with family and friends. The service was exceptional! Great job.

WILL NOT EVER GO BACK. My husband and I went here today around 2pm and it will be the last time. The food was OK. The service wasn't anything great either. It consisted of mainly college kids which didn't bother us. BUT when we received our bill it had a 15% tip included and we were immediately appalled. I asked if that was right and the server said 'yes'. As a bartender and server I was completely offended.. like she didn't trust us to tip. She got her 15% tip...but we WOULD HAVE given her more. Because of this we will never return and I'm telling ALL my customers about that experience!! read more

Great atmosphere for people to eat and have drinks at. We went out for drinks on a Thursday night and each drink took about. 5-10 mins to be brought to us. Mind you we were seated next to the bar. Both the waitress and bartenders were slow for delivering the drinks and had to google how to make them. The staff needed more training. Overall we would go back for food, but prob not for a night of drinking. read more

Worst service ever. Didn't get a server right away, beer was ordered and wasn't served for 20 mins. Dinner order was taken when drinks were ordered and it took an hour and a half for 5 wraps with fries and a burger with fries. I don't know if they were having an off day or what but the restaurant should have comped entire bill! read more

Great Reuben Sandwich! Mike, the owner, was very engaging and Walker, the bartender, was extremely polite and attentive. I can't speak about the entrees but the sandwiches are definitely better than your average bar food. read more

Service was the highlight of our visit to Dooley's. We ordered the cheese "curds" to start and were quickly disappointed with the blocks of cheese haphazardly breaded and fried...yuck. We proceeded to order the chicken basket and their version of a club...big mistake. The chicken was the consistency of the patties and dinosaurs eaten in your early childhood, and the club was dry and the meat tastes old. Our server, however, was very nice and attentive -- even with the crowd that came in at the last minute. My advice? Skip the food and make this your drink stop. You'll find better EVERYTHING at the Court'n House. read more

Usually dooleys has decent food, however it's not uncommon to get some below average fair... I have had some terrible wings and a bad chicken sandwich. They also sometimes struggle to keep their crowd under control... However it is pretty cheap and they have good Irish beer on tap.... read more