Finnegan's Wake Irish Pub

Off the Rails is a great little Irish pub with plenty of seating. The large circular booths make it…read moreespecially good for groups and hanging out with friends without feeling cramped. We ordered the Reuben and a sausage roll, and both came out hot, fresh, and most importantly full of flavor. Everything tasted like it was made with care rather than just thrown together. After dinner we grabbed a couple of their fried pies for dessert, and they were the perfect finish to an already great meal. A big part of what made the visit so enjoyable was our waitress, Heather. She was amazing and incredibly attentive, always making sure our drinks stayed filled and checking in at just the right times without ever feeling intrusive. She was also very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu, which made ordering easy. Thank you, Heather, you were amazing. If you are in the area, give this place a shot. I honestly did not see a single bad item on the menu, and based on what we had it seems like it would be hard to go wrong.

Off the rails, literally. Enjoy a meal and watch the trains roll by…read more We stopped in for a quick sandwich and enjoyed great music, outstanding service , and a chance to watch the train roll by. Super casual environment which makes it perfect for bringing the kids or pets. Patio dining under the stars with live music is a combo that can't be beat. Well, maybe by the sidewinder potatoes!! Super crispy!!! Can't wait to make this a regular stop!

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Corner beef sandwich

Salty Dawg Pub and Deli

3.7(91 reviews)

4.3 mi

we have been going to the Salty Dawg for about a year now. We never have experienced: rude staff or…read morebad food. The owner is such a sweetheart! we don't go a lot but when we do, we are greeted with smiles from everyone. The food has been the best so far. We are from the North (Connecticut and Massachussettes) we are picky about our food and let me tell you! the steak and cheese???? the wings??? those are our go to! sometimes a little dive spot is the best..

Met Patsy ( the owner) Friday night what a lovely lady So we came back Saturday we where having a…read moregood time and enjoying it listening to our music on the jukebox ($20) worth when someone complained and it was turned down to a level we couldn't even hear it and was told they have to keep it low if someone complains it's a shame we where having fun

Plastic utensils

This is a pretty tasty Thursday special.

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Take out window is only for picking up, not ordering.

Houligans Irish Pub

3.4(12 reviews)

88.2 mi

Its small, dirty, smokey and out dated.... and I love it. For this part of town its one of the few…read moreplaces that stay open late night and still serve a full bar. I give it 4 stars just based on the other options in this area (which are slim) Think of it as the smartest kid on the short bus!

Discriminatory, hateful, and "front desk help" seemed to be hopped up on some kind of stimulant…read more Weird atmosphere and would absolutely NOT recommend a visit to anyone visiting outside of Alabama... they are not friendly to foreigners.

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Beef 'O' Brady's

3.6(69 reviews)

57.1 mi

Well, you get what you get and you don't have a fit. The new gluten-free cross pizzas are…read moredelicious. The salads are debatable. They're not very fresh and they look a little old. The hamburgers are great, but the wings is what my husband and I go there for. Good customer service.

We got nachos (pulled pork), Dee lish us. And drinks. Bar…read moreservice was great, there when we needed, not hovering rudely while we didn't. I really liked it, I felt at home, but everything was sticky. The floors, the menus. They should close and scour everything and then reopen.

Dining area

Pulled pork nachos

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Ashley W.

13 years ago

Very Busy, but not very big so it was expected. The wait for a drink is kind of long but not like next door which takes forever. The plus of this is location, nice that its by several other bars. read more

Garrett R.

5 years ago

Alright, if you are a college student trying to go wild, sure. If you are anyone else, this is not the place for you.

David R.

3 years ago

Wild suggest an edit for parking. Unable to find said 300 spot lot and gave upon visit.

Jae C.

15 years ago

My favorite place to drink while in Tallahassee!

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