I've been in Nora's a few times, but we looked up to what I thought was an apartment and it turned out they have an upstairs bar called Finns. Now, they have this bar set up like a pop up Christmas bar. I love downtown Willoughby because you could imagine this place was once somebody's home. It's been beautifully converted into a nice little bar. If you want to escape the loudness of Nora's downstairs, you can go upstairs to Finn's. Now, I understand you can rent this place out. But they have Christmas ales they have appropriately menu-ed Christmas drinks. Now, we weren't there for dinner time, so I have no idea if they served food up there, but I imagine they do. It was really cool because if you're looking to get into the Christmas spirit, they found a way to do it. And this little Christmas bar just made me so happy. It looks warm and inviting from the outside. That coupled with a brisk wind in downtown Willoughby. Made this place an awesome addition to our night. read more

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My wife and I have been here several times lately. The service is excellent. We went twice for the trivia, and it was a lot of fun. The food in my opinion is just "OK' bar food, although my wife really likes the food. I would definitely recommend Nora's as it has an excellent outdoor patio that we were able to bring our dog to. We will absolutely be back. read more

I love this place. Good beer selection. People are friendly and the food wow. This time i had ordered the butter milk chicken sandwich and is out of this world. Chicken is tender i like blue cheese on the side but please order it with the coleslaw. Probably the best coleslaw i had in my life. read more

When we first walked in, kinda lost as to if we were supposed to seat ourselves or not but then quickly found someone and asked. The waiter came to our table quickly and was like "whatca drinking" she said that as she gave us our menus (so super fast). Coming from out of town we needed a min to review the menu and what they had to offer. The ambiance was great, at first we were at a table then we took over a booth shortly after a larger party and it was awesome! I went with my family. My father ordered the chips and dip, my mother the steak Sammy and I got the pulled pork nachos with sour cream on the side. Pulled pork was flavorful and complemented the seasoning they use on the chips (I think its jalapeño seasoning?) Not very hot at all in terms of spicy. read more

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Nora's has some of the best burgers and mac n cheese around! A little pricy but worth it. I love the atmosphere with the big booths! The service has always been top notch! read more

Nora's Public House - Smoked Gouda Mac N' Cheese w/Bacon - Irish Pub Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

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Went there for a holiday pop-up yesterday. I have never felt less welcome somewhere in my life. The guy with the shaved head act completely put out that you might need anything. So unfriendly and actually uncomfortable as he just stares at you stonefaced. We left to head to another bar downtown. First and last time at Nora's. read more

Wife and I decided to go somewhere we haven't been before and came across Nora's in downtown Willoughby. The ambiance was quaint. The food and service amazing. I ordered the Nora's Big Boy burger, 2 1/4-pound patties with their special sauce, and my wife had the Nora's bowl. Breaded Chicken chunks, mashed potatoes and Guinness gravy. The food was fantastic and the service just as good. :) We are looking forward to returning soon. read more

There is not much to improve on at Noras Public House. My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch and were seated immediately. After ordering drinks another employee checked to see if we were attended to. I ordered the Fish and Chips. The order came and was a large portion which was prepared perfectly. My wife ordered a burger and told e it was very good and tasted like steak. We also ordered the Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese which was delicious. All of the staff were friendly and helpful to us. We are from Pennsylvania but will definately be back as we travelto Cleveland several times a year. read more

Stoped here last year because of Cleveland Pierogi Week and agreed, this was the best of the week. Again this year, they take the title. Don't wait until next year to try this place. Many of the items on their menu are excellent. We're especially fond of their soup specials. We are overjoyed that Pierogi Week introduced us to Nora, but more excited that the other 51 weeks of the year feature tasty options and friendly service. read more

Nora's Public House - Nora's Public House-Cleveland Pierogi Week special-Bangers with mashed-stuffed pierogi and sautéed onion. - Irish Pub Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

Great food-Love the Celtic Egg Rolls! I also loved the Beefy Goat burger! Would recommend.

Came here with 7 others for a Sunday brunch. Douglas was our server as well as the bar tender. He did a fine job. The cinnamon old fashioned was very nice. I also tried the acacia toast which was great. Will definitely fine again !! read more

Nora's Public House - Avocado Toast - Irish Pub Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

In Willoughby I find myself always having a good meal at Noras. It's the perfect spot to pop in for lunch or a night of dinner and drinking. The bartenders are great, the cooks are professional, and just the whole vibe in this establishment is amazing. read more

Nora's Public House - Kale Salad with steak added and cooked rare - Irish Pub Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

This is a really cool Irish type pub. They even have an outdoor patio behind the restaurant for when the weather is nice. Good selection of beer and pub food. read more

Nora's Public House - Bar - Irish Pub Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

Tried Nora Public house for lunch during Cleveland Pierogi week and was very pleased. Warmed up with A Smithwick Ale and Irish Pierogis The Irish pierogis had mushroom and Guiness gravy which made them delicious, split 3 with my wife Tried there regular onion sour cream pierogi appetizer next with another Smithwick Ale and my wife had potato pancake and sour cream and apple sauce which she enjoyed. The potato pancakes were so large she brought 2 of 3 home Service was very good read more

This restaurant is operating with indoor seating and they try to space you apart. I'd never been here but I heard the menu recently shifted in tone - I would say this location is now aiming for the British bar vibe. The food was average and the portions were large. Prices are reasonable and service is nice. I would say, if you're coming for lunch hour that you should allot for 90 minutes. read more

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Met some friends here for dinner. We thought they had Tuesday night trivia but we missed it by a week. Oh well. Gives us an excuse to come back! We all loved our dinners and drinks -- I had a Reuben sandwich with coleslaw and it was enough for two meals! The service was good and the place has a fun atmosphere! read more

Food was amazing stopped in for wing week and stayed for tacos, staff was great very attentive and moving like industry ninjas! The wings were a candied pecan and the had this little kick of spice that made them even more phenomenal!! The tacos were great I normally prefer hard shells but I gave them a try and I'm glad I did they had so much spice and flavor I will definitely be coming back!! read more

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The highlight of Cleveland Wing Week. Came here to try the peach bourbon honey sriracha wings and they were fantastic. The sweet to heat ratio was phenomenal. The flavors in the sauce collaborated nicely and neither one over powered the other. The fries were fresh and the high noon was cold. I've frequented downtown willoughby for almost a decide and this was my first time inside of Nora's. The theme of the bar was Ireland so there's Irish flags and whiskey swag all over the place. The whiskey selection was more than the average bar. The only thing that kept this experience from being 5 stars was the service. It's was a wonderful Saturday afternoon and there appeared to be some festival in downtown willoughby. When I entered Nora's all the other guests were outside on the patio. I was the only customer inside. While I was there I watched two couples enter, sit, and leave due to lack of service. I didn't experience this issue. I will definitely return. read more

Nora's Public House - Peach bourbon honey sriracha wings paired with a peach high noon and side of fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

The Morehouse which is a chorizo patty was raw..raw pork is disgusting and unsafe. Tells of an untrained cook....

Great food and beer selection. The patio is a great place to be in the summer and they have the best Guiness!

Great burgers and food and fun drinks and mocktails to try. Only fallback is it is really loud. They do have fun theme nights like trivia and such and taco Tues I want to try. read more

We came in after seeing a show at the Willoughby Fine Arts. I love their burgers but it's so cold out so went for the shepherds pie. Please, if your cold and hungry, come, get some warm delicious food. It was soooooo very good. read more

Nora's Public House - Shepards pie and my hubby got bangers and mash and an old fashioned. Delicious - Irish Pub Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

Food is delicious, drinks are good (and strong!), staff is always very very friendly. Perfect spot to pop in with friends or family and grab something - or just to get a drink. Turkey rueben is my favorite and the pierogis are amazing! read more

Food and service were good. My wife ordered a Cobb Salad for $18.00 she needed extra dressing and we were charged .75 cents for a 2oz cup of dressing. Who does that! That's just wrong. It's not the money but I've never been charged for an extra cup of ranch. Not going back! read more

We love this place! We we're bringing a friend to DTW fire the first time and stopped here for lunch. Nothing disappointed! Great whiskey selections, fantastic service. We share the Cajun mussels... they're our absolute favorite. The sauce is so rich, just the right heat and our server offered us extra toasted baguettes since there were 3 of us. I got the harvest salad with chicken and it was perfect. Our server even let me try the dressing as I've never had miso. It was savory and delicious. My husband got the Guinness stew and licked the bowl clean. Our friend got the turkey Ruben and loved it too! There are so many options in DTW but this place is always top notch! read more

Great local bar. Very good food and service. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because it's a little pricey.

We stopped in for a couple drinks. The service was great. Bartenders made a pint to get to know you and chat. Locals were funny. Loved to here the banter. read more

Cool patio and open bar in the back. I only ordered an iced tea so I can't comment on the food but it gets a nice crowd and is busy on a Thursday night. read more

Barkeep was great. Had Guinness, Magners, Harp, Smithwicks. Clean, enjoyable experience for an out of towner. Highly recommend.

You...need...to...go... here! Food and staff were fantastic!!!! Go the poutine and Cajun dry rub wings washed it down with a Guinness and harp, black n tan!!! My bud got the bangers and mash... I tried a piece of the sausage and it didn't disappoint!!! Can't wait to come back here... fun adult atmosphere... not for kids!! Ps if you enjoyed your meal you can buy the kitchen staff a beer!!! We gave them 2 read more

Great outdoor patio, and food is amazing. My biggest issue is the outlandish pricing. A lunch and a drink for 2 costs you about $50.

Please teach your bouncers how to read out of state IDs. I moved to willoughby a week ago and wanted to celebrate finishing my first week at my new job. This Friday night my friend and I (both from PA) were stopped by the bouncer. In PA, if you receive your drivers license under the age of 21 you can have a vertical ID until your 25th birthday. We also had our Penn State IDs on hand, but even after showing those the bouncer took our Drivers Licenses. Thankfully he gave them back when I left to get an officer but we were not allowed in the bar. Luckily there are other great bars in the area with knowledgeable bouncers. I would recommend Balentines or Mularkeys if you're coming out of state :) read more

So enjoyed our food but more so the servers/bartenders! From out of town and glad we landed at Nora's today!!

I went there for lunch with six other people. The service was very slow, even though they weren't crowded. Four people got their food first. The rest of us had to wait another 10 to 15 minutes. When our food arrived, the other people were already finished. I ordered the New Yorker. I was expecting a lot more corned beef, then I received. The fries were cold and hard. I don't know if they were over cooked or had just been sitting around too long. One couple had to have their check corrected. The outside seating was nice, but my wife and I won't be back. read more

Nice little place, employees were outgoing. The hostess/bartender told us there were no tables available when we arrived. We told her we had reservations for four at 7:00 pm. She came back after a couple of minutes and stated that she never looked in the book. Ah, the old reservation book. The bar half was people on top of people. Sadly we had to walk thru the zoo to leave the dining area. Next to the entrance is a very small table for 2 that had 6 people squeezed into this area, (some were standing). We had to squeeze thru to leave. What happened to Covid??? We were seated in the dining room. They're known for their chicken fingers, but I wasn't as impressed as everyone at our table. They were juicy, but cooked a bit too long. The breading was very dark in color. Blackened buttermilk breading that lacked flavor. My Shepherds Pie was something to be desired. Not only have I never had such a small portion, (the size of a French onion crock), it wasn't even layered. I've never had anything like it. It reminded me of a very thick stew. There was even a small potato in it! Where was the garlic mashed? How about the vegetable medley? But when your an Irish pub serving chicken fingers, I guess this is to be expected! My wife ordered a salad that had soooo many red onions it was ridiculous. Needless to say she pulled most of them off. And of course they were covered by another layer so they weren't visible at first. A friend who was also dining with us ordered the salmon burger with vegetables. She got a vegetable, it's called French fries. I'm sure we will never come back. If I still got trashed at the bars then it's a fun place on the bar side, but the food quality really lacked. Looking back, the more I thought about the experience you really deserve 2 stars! read more

This is now my 5th time eating at Nora's and I specifically downloaded this app to leave a review. I've order a different burger or entrée every time and I've been nothing short of satisfied. The chef know's what he is doing! Just to the add the cherry on top, great service from an attentive bar staff. Hat's off to Nora's!!! read more

Cheyanne is the best!!!!! She deserves a raise. Highly recommend Nora's patio. The tequila is good also.

Good vibes, great music, best staff! Doug deserves a special shout out for being an awesome bartendee. We'll be back for sure just b/c of him! read more

This place is great awesome people that work here and the food is good I would love to give them 5 stars but they took their show stopper of the menu and that's the potato pancakes with apple sauce. read more

Food and service was fabulous. I highly recommend. We stopped in to see what it was all about after hearing great things... We had drinks with the Beefy Goat Burger and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich... everything was cooked to perfection and probably one of the best burgers I have had in a really long time. The buttermilk chicken sandwich was also amazing. I made my husband spilt it. We will definitely be back. Also, I will say the staff was super friendly and attentive. Stop in, give it a try... you won't be disappointed. read more