It 11:30pm on. Sat night, I've been working 14hrs, I'm hungry...and what better way to quench my thirst and hunger than at an Irish Pub. This may not be Ireland but it damn good a small Wisconsin town in the U.S. They have a menu of about six sandwiches, a pasta, salad, garlic bread and one dessert. I don't know if this is the menu all the time or just late night. I had the Reuben and a Guinness draught, it was a solid sandwich with kettle chips and a pickle spear. The draught was a good solid pour. The service is nice and quick. The Kilkenny cream ale is also a good pour. The chocolate mascarpone cheesecake has a chocolate crumb crust, it's a nice light chocolate mouse like pie, its a bit sweet for me, but fine for a restaurant grade bulk dessert. It's a nice place, lots of room to move, good for large and small groups. I'll keep this on my short list for when I'm in the area again. read more

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Don't get me wrong... it's a really attractive Irish- themed place and they usually have a couple respectable beers on tap. Because of that, they have a pretty loyal local following. My issue is with anything that characterizes them as a "restaurant". They're not. They have an electric frying pan on the back bar and you should expect a 30 minute wait on a simple sandwich. If you go with 2 or 3 other people, don't expect your meals to arrive at the same time. This is not a restaurant. They should just give up on the food thing and become a better bar. read more

The owners Jim & Carol are friendly & accommodating! Love the respectable & charming atmosphere of the beautiful bar and always a fun time when we visit. Great music nights & customers to visit with. And the best Rueben sandwiches anywhere read more

Stopped in here the day before St. Patrick's Day (St. Patrick's Day fell on a Sunday this year) to enjoy some adult beverages and music. I understand that given the day the normal routine had been disrupted. We had to go into another part of the bar to order from a very limited menu; we ordered two small Shepard's pies. They seemed to be nothing more then yesterday's beef stew with a scoop of mashed potatoes on top. I have most definitely had better. The bar itself was nice but not an Irish bar. It was like any other bar with the addition of some Irish proverbs painted on the walls and a better selection of Irish beers. The place was missing the traditional "snug". If you have been to an Irish bar you will know that this is a small private room with in the bar. The band for the evening was not very good. They were suppose to start at 7:00 PM so we arrived early to assure we had a spot from which to enjoy the band. They started a half hour late, the sound was horrible, and they did not finish the first three songs started (due to the poor sound). When the sound issue was corrected the band attempted to sing an Irish song (Black Velvet Band) but started it in the 3rd verse completely skipping over the first two which set up the rest of the song. Now I don't hold the quality of the band against the pub, but you think they would try to get a top notch band for the festivities on an evening of St. Patrick's Day weekend. The place is worth a stop in just for the selection of beers and I will be going back to see what a normal day is like there. read more

Lyons is the best bar environment in Watertown. It caters more to the middle-aged professional crowd rather than the younger wild partiers. They refuse to blast obnoxious music which allows patrons to carry on normal conversation. The interior is beautiful and there are several parts of the bar to have a group of friends circle around. The food options are limited to grilled sandwiches from the bar's electric griddle. They are good, but definitely bit the draw here. They keep about 8 quality beers on tap (Irish beers, New Glarus, Goose Island). Jim and Carol are wonderful people who recognize you by your second time in the pub. I would prefer to give them 4.5 stars with a half stat deducted for the limited menu. read more

Love stopping here to kick off a night out. The owners are local and so nice. They make classic cocktails and always have a ton of local beers on tap. I also love stopping here to get some bar food! They make a delicious "Irish grilled cheese" and you can order pizzas as all. There's no real kitchen, so you can watch your food being made right in front of you. I think this is a great place to bring friends from out of town. There's no where else like it in town, especially with the live music on most weekends! read more

Beautiful bar and the owners are very nice. There's a big back room that can be rented for parties, etc. Their menu isn't very extensive, as it's whatever they can make in a commercial microwave. No actual kitchen. Sadly, beyond pouring beer and scotch, there isn't much knowledge about drinks. I'm in an IRISH Pub...they don't know how to make an IRISH coffee! I ordered one. It was Whiskey in Coffee. That was all. Umm... nooooooo..... that's NOT how to make an Irish Coffee! When I complained I was told that they didn't really know what I was talking about. They were also out of Guinness and Smithwicks. I'll give it 3 stars for being cute and having a comfy leather chair seating area toward the front. read more

We love this spot! It's Watertown's own version of "Cheers!" Always friendly staff and welcoming guests! A nice small menu and great drinks! A great place to meet friends and talk the night away! read more

By far the best pub in Watertown! Lyons actually looks and feels like an Irish pub. There are many free bar games available to play while enjoying a beer or other cocktail. The woodwork is phenomenal, a lot of great detail in this place. The live music on the weekends is definitely a plus! The owners are fantastic people, definitely worth getting to know them and learn a little bit about the history of the building, you will be surprised! Overall, a great place to hang out and enjoy a good beer. Very highly recommended! read more

I wish I could give Lyons more stars, I really do. I like the place. It was non-smoking before the new laws took effect. Nice owners. Great selection of beers. Live music many weekends. Problem is, it's getting too successful. Last time we were there was after an event at the high school. The place was jammed. At least 100 people in there. Loud. Just the two behind the bar and a hapless waitress trying her best to go from table to table. Because of the crush, the owners focused on their regular clientele and us not so regular folks were left wanting. After 15 minutes at the bar trying to get service, we had to leave. Which is sad, because it's the only bar in town that I'll go to. read more

This place is nice, friendly. A great place to gather with friends or coworkers. The drinks were great and so was the service. However, they were out of Guinness. It's an Irish pub and it was out of Guinness. Also, they had a piano player there. It made for a weird vibe to have "Ring of Fire" and some '50s music banged out on the piano. I guess we just went there on an off night. read more

Great, comfortable pub! The owners are friendly, the drinks are reasonable, and they have live Irish music on weekends. The finishing touch is the decks of cards at the tables. Truly a place to meet friends and make new ones. A breath of fresh air in Watertown. read more

This place looked cozy & inviting so we stopped in for a beer and a bite to eat. The staff was not very nice. There is no kitchen so food is made very slowly at the bar on a small plug in griddle. It was a Friday night and the place was empty. Now I know why. read more

A taste of Ireland. A warm interior and welcoming hosts make this pub a standout in the area. There is fine selection of beer here (both local and from Ireland) as well as a nice selection of scotch and whiskeys. Spacious with an additional room for group functions. There are many tables and a large bar to sit at. Also an intimate sitting area to relax. The music is pleasant (varying from celtic, standards and local bands). There is a constant variety of live Irish music(modern, rock & traditional) and kept at a conversational level I have been coming to this pub for sometime now and I have yet to be there to see bad service as indicated by other reviews. I can see how they are limited with a sizable crowd but what bar isn't challenged by that? Addressing the criticism of the food there. It does not have a "kitchen" and dishes are either prepared on the spot or have warmed up for service. It doesn't not claim to be a restaurant or is it a dining experience. However, I have found the sandwiches and soups delicious and reasonably priced. I highly recommend the Reuben. I have been to many bar in Ireland and a snug is no qualification in what makes a a place "Irish". It is the people and the craic. Lyons exceeds in both. read more

This bar is so great, we even had a few friends who got engaged there and took wedding party photos there! They have such a nice staff and reasonable prices. Every once in awhile they also have bands that play with an Irish theme. If you are ever in the area this is definitely a stop you'd want to make, its clean, has good people, and anything you would want to have a good night with friends! Also they are very friendly, on game days a group of people get together and bring in food and have sorts of potlucks! read more

Local owners, good food, and the atmosphere can't be beat. Be sure to try the Reuben Sandwiches and check out the Snug with the fireplace in the Wintertime. read more

It seems not being a regular puts you in last place for service at this beautiful bar, no matter how many people are in this tavern. The owners always seemed too be busy talking to someone else to get us a beer. Until, that is, they feel the need to get up. I understand a wait at a busy bar but not when there's only six people in the bar. Nice surrounding be damned, I only go in Lyon's for a birthday party or if I'm dragged in kicking a screaming. read more

Love this place!! Great atmosphere, great selection of beer and drinks, the owners are awesome, and food is fantastic. Best grilled cheese and Rueben sandwiches we've ever had! Great place to bring friends, not too loud so you can actually have a conversation. We always have a great time here. read more

I love this bar. Lyons is great bar with a lot of great beer and whiskey to choose from. They have music most weekends.

Terrible customer service when asking to buy a gift certificate. I've heard good things and thought it would be a good gift. Older man, I believe to be the owner, working behind the bar was very rude and went on a rant when I wanted to buy a certificate saying I was 'absurd' and 'people don't understand gift certificates'. Very unprofessional for someone that advertises selling gift certificates. I will not be taking my business there or recommending them. It's unfortunate that a such a nice place is run by someone that is so offensive and inconsiderate customers. read more

A great bar with a welcoming small town feeling. The selection of beers was great, and the conversation was really nice.

The food is surely poor. The sandwiches are made from grocery store pressed corned beef. The owner even blurted out she purchased the finest quality cornedbeef from Woodmans, when I said we were not interested in eating the lunchmeat. There were a total of 5 people in the bar, and it still took 25 minutes to get a couple junior high café quality lunchmeat sandwiches to the table. Rest.com coupon is the reason we gave them a try, very poor experience. read more

The food is average, BUT the atmosphere is great, as are the owners and staff! They also have great beers on tap, and have weekly great music venues and fun events! It's a Watertown gem!!! read more

Have been to this pub several times over the years since they opened. Owner is passionate about his business, and it shows. Good selection of beers, bottled and tapped. Food is decent too, but I almost always go for the ambiance. It is an authentic Irish experience. Thanks! read more