Finally got rid of the rude lady!! This place is great , ice cold beers, stiff drinks and most importantly tons of seating and beers on tap!! read more

Standard Irish Pub Surprisingly for an Irish pub - they did not have an Irish Red Ale - head scratcher Good location for a quick drink and chat The cute bartender knew how to pour a perfect Guinness :) 4 stars !! read more

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This is a fun no frills Irish bar with tons of regulars. Enjoy trivia on Wednesday nights at 8pm, or come in for a weeknight Guinness. Sometimes there's a food truck out front, or you can visit George's next door and they will bring it over to you. You can also bring in food. My favorite is the Calisqueeze on tap. read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

We came on a Saturday and it was a super fun karaoke night. The energy was up and the crowd was vibing. Beers were only about $6! A must come for a quick drink or even a night out read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

Friendly staff and fun downtown bar. Came here last night with a friend's to celebrate my birthday. Will be back

Stumbled upon O'Neill's Irish Pub after dinner in downtown San Mateo when my friends and I were looking for a second location to keep the night going. Lucky for us, it just so happened to be karaoke night (Saturday at around 9 PM)! They checked our IDs at the door and we settled at one of their larger tables for our group of 8. As some of our group went up to the bar to get drinks, they got started on the music. I appreciated that the DJ started the karaoke night off with group songs. They had so many mics and were handing them out to the different groups so everyone could sing along from their tables. After 3-5 group songs that everyone loved and could sing along to, they started to take requests for solo singers. It was fun to see individual singers go up to their "stage" area to sing their songs of choice. Now, I will say, the crowd and vibe was more of a rap/hip hop/alternative rock karaoke with a couple 80s/90s pop songs sprinkled in between. So... if showtunes or ballads or current pop is more your vibe, might have to check out another bar. Or maybe it was just the crowd that night. Either way, it was all a great time and everyone was having fun. No one was being sloppy or annoying and the DJ kept the party going. A great bar if you're a large group looking for plenty of seating and good drinks! read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

The food, service, and ambience were excellent at O'Neill's the other night. It was Christmas party season and they were booming, but we got great service from an Irish waitress, and the food was spectacular. read more

I stumbled upon this bar back on April 17th, 1998. How do I remember the date? Sadly, that was the day Linda McCartney died. It was on the TV there. The young kid who "owned" the bar didn't have a clue on how to run a business, maybe he thought he was still back in Ireland. As this bar is still here, I doubt it's the same owner. read more

Trivia night Wednesday's 7:30-9:30pm weekly is super fun and has prizes- also not too crowded! Good energy, affordable drinks, and good people. read more

Very standard dive bar! All drinks are fairly cheap and the bartenders are all super friendly. The bar itself is what you expect on the smaller side and very lively on weekends. They also have a jukebox! The only annoying thing here is the security. They are fairly rude and not professional. Not a rager of a bar but cheap drinks + location make it a good watering hole. read more

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Pretty standard Irish pub with a good selection of beers on tap and friendly staff. The main highlight of this place is the Wednesday Night Trivia nights, which has been my favorite trivia in the area this far! One downside is cleanliness, especially in the bathrooms (I don't know who thought putting the toilet in the same open room as the urinal stalls was a good idea, but it was certainly not). read more

Great ambiance great vibes. Great place to chill with the lads in downtown San Mateo. Parking a little tricky but there are a few lots nearby. The Guinness was tasty shoutout to Monica! Dope bartender will be coming back read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - Guinness - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

I came here with my family for a special event, and really enjoyed the vibe and mood of the pub. My family and I are Irish and we wanted to go to an Irish pub to celebrate the signing of my last professional contract as an athlete. We grabbed a few or more pints and some whiskeys to add to the mix. We were able to sit in the corner booth and enjoy a good time with each other, while celebrating a special event. The bartender was great and the guests were friendly. Really had a great time here and thanks for letting us take part in this special memory at your establishment. read more

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My friend is a big fan of Irish pubs and we dropped by here recently. It is one of her favorite Irish pubs in the peninsula area. The night we dropped by had a DJ and live music, a small dance floor. It was probably too early and no one was dancing. A bit disappointing. Drinks are pretty good though. People are nice. The place is lively and very popular. But needs some maintenance. I am pretty sure that my friend will keep coming back. I likely will drop by here again with her. LoL read more

Best bar down town San mateo. Friendly bartenders & Good selection of beers. Great for groups.

Great place for happy hour. Great atmosphere, with lots of selection, spacious and great service. read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - Happy Hour - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

Service was great. Beer was good. Music was playing. No food options. I didmt hear any happy hour choices either. If your in the market for a cold beer, this could be the place for you. read more

I am a true believer in difficult times we must come together as a community and support our local business. So here we are ... O'Neil Irish pub Good drinks Very nice outdoor seating area read more

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I usually come here after having a few drinks at Wunderbar down the street. The people who come here and who work here are really friendly. The drinks they make here are also really good too! read more

Bartender is attentive and friendly and funny. It was my second time in here with my husband. Both times, we felt welcomed with the warmth I imagine being reserved for regulars. Beers on tap are diverse and good selection. Multiple screens to be able to watch many sporting events simultaneously. read more

In A Nutshell: -When I used to live in downtown San Mateo, I used to come to O'Neills frequently. -Its a small, cozy & friendly bar. -If you love whisky/whiskey you will have no shortage of choices here. -Finding a seat at the bar has been a challenge even when I recently came. Overall, if you are catching the Caltrain & need a close bar this is a good one to check out. read more

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Great place but the bartender tonight was just so bad that it ruined the evening. He had a big attitude and was making everything difficult. Why? We were there to have a good time and spend money. read more

Wowed I can't believe Gabby is so amazingly done her join plus the bar had so amazing attitudes for their clients.. beautiful and cleans as I can mentioned it read more

Cool typical Irish pub feel. Drinks were a good price. Be wary about the Yelp information about specific event nights. Came for karaoke on Sunday as per the information provided from the business on Yelp but no karaoke. Apparently, it's on Tuesdays and Saturdays per the bartender. The yelp info provided says Sunday. read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - Wrong information provided. - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

Typical old school Irish bar. If you're looking to go to a no frills Irish bar where you can get your drink on, this is the place

Bartender was great--she really knew how to make a great lemondrop. She had a big crowd but we were served pretty quickly

Came here to watch the warriors game and get some drinks, the place is a bit quieter than expected for a bar but nice patrons, nice bartender and fairly priced drinks. read more

I came here on a Friday afternoon around 2pm with a buddy of mine. He recommended this place and I have no real qualms with O'Neill's Irish Pub. We walked in, there was one bartender but it appears more employees and maybe the owner hangout there (I only say this because they were on the opposite side of the bar but would go behind the bar to grab whatever they wanted). The bartender appeared to know a lot of the patrons by name and what they would want to drink. I thought it was pretty cool that this place has its regulars. The bartender took our order at the bar and since it was so slow during the day she brought the drinks over to us. Also, she didn't worry too much about the bill; she informed us to pay before we left. Pretty chill vibe. Going inside I love going to Irish Pubs. O'Neill's isn't the biggest of places; there are a pretty long bar top, a few table tops and some regular booths. There were plenty of places to sit when we came. Off hours and before anyone got off a work. Perfect to me! Bar was clean. We each got a shot of Jameson and I got a Guinness & my buddy got an 805. The pricing is pretty good. I didn't get to completely see the bill but for all the drinks it was around $25. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. Although I came during non-peak hours I had an awesome experience. At night I could see how this place could get packed. It isn't very big to begin with. read more

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If you're looking for a pint of Smithwick's then you've come to the wrong spot. This Irish pub that doesn't have any Irish beer besides Guinness. read more

Cool atmosphere, feels like how a movie portrays An Irish pub. The bartender was nice and offered recommendations for food and other areas to explore. Will definitely swing back by my next time around. The first bartender was on point.... Her relief.. not so much. But the 5 stars stand. read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - Good ol' beer - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

Idk kind of a very regular, average Irish pub in the Bay Area? Clientele is exactly the same people you'd find at Molly's in downtown Mountain View. The cider was good. The women's bathroom is gross. The only reason I went to this spot is because I needed a place to be while I waited for the train. Otherwise, I'd totally overlook it. Boring. read more

Came here for a round of drinks pre dinner and post dinner to hang w friends and watch the game. The server was really polite and came to our table to check everyone's ID. They have a lot of TVs around to watch any game playing and patrons are chill and seem local. Also convenient location to Caltrain! read more

Really good atmosphere. My husband and I had reservations at a place nearby and decided to stop here for a drink. The bartender was really friendly and attentive even though it was busy inside the bar. We got vodka sodas and they were good. read more

Pretty decent Irish pup in downtown San Mateo Your typical Irish sports bar. Feels like I was back in college again. Lots of TV screens everywhere playing different kinds of sport games. Attractive waitresses wearing hooters' style shirts. The beer is cold and served in pretty large cups--in fact the cups are the best I've seen anywhere, looks and feels like clear glass but real light and actually might be some kind of plastic material. Everyone drinking beer and chilling out. There is even a weird green dark "confession" room next to the restroom. Talk about Irish catholic guilt :) The folks who go there are equally old dudes or young folks on dates. Feels very much like a community drinking hangout spot. Good place to go if you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown read more

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1st Date with Guy #3 I wanted to keep our date simple and casual so Adam suggested going to one of his favorite bars in San Mateo. We arrived at O'Neils a little before 9pm on a Sunday night and the it was pretty empty except for a group of guys playing dominoes and a couple sitting at the booth. Adam and I sat at the bar. A Stella Artois for me and a Sierra Nevada for him. Celeste: "another round, please" Bartender: "six-fifty" (I give him $10 and he walks away) Adam: "six-fifty?" Celeste: "yeah, I guess beers are only three-twenty-five each.. pretty good price for beers on tap" Adam: "but, it was $5 each a while ago when I bought it for us" Celeste: "really, you paid ten bucks for our beers?" Adam: "he thinks you're cute..." As we slowly drank our beers, we talked and talked some more, we also laughed and flirted with one another. Good times, for sure! Oh, I don't think the bartender thought I was cute, Happy Hour is from Sunday - Tuesday from 9pm - 1am so that's why our beers were so cheap when I paid for 'em. Some other cool things about this bar... 1. FREE Wi-Fi while drinking beer is priceless. 2. Pub Quiz on Wednesdays 3. Karaoke on Sundays 4. Food delivered while chilling at the bar from nearby restaurants (just ask bartender for the menu) Definitely going back here again with or without Adam :-)! read more

O'Neill's Irish Pub - NO bloody swearing (01.28.07) - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

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the worse bar in san Mateo. welcome in ! shitty beer, bad customer service , even worse environment. aggressive customers and the list goes on. Hight prices for shitty beer and liquors. feel free to visit and waste your money they have like 3 locations doing these so. you have plenty on place to waste your money "Irish" style/ XD read more

3.5 stars It's an Irish bar, it's a dive, it's a crowded destination for trivia night on Wednesdays at 8! This is a fun event that certainly gets people in the door, but there's a relative lack of space/seating, and depending on where you're sitting, you may or may not be able to hear the quiz master clearly. But nevertheless, the pub itself has some cool features--in addition to a full bar, you can actually order food from several nearby restaurants to be delivered to you, and there's a casual yet friendly atmosphere overall! read more

Don't know what's up with the bartender, but she "doesn't make cocktails for strangers" for the reason that she "was not sure how much we could tip her for the effort". Bad experience to bring my friend here as he was here only to visit me from Austin TX. Nice try, California, for your hospitality. read more

Fantastic Irish bar in downtown San Mateo. Best Guinness pour in the bay! Enjoyed Sunday football on their multiple TVs in the pub. Loved that Jeffery's burgers serves food to you in the bar! Recently enjoyed trivia which is every Wednesday. read more

Never made it inside. The "bouncers" were extremely unprofessional, disrespectful, and accosted my friends and I making us feeling very uncomfortable. Not sure I want to try and go back. read more