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    O'Sullivan's Irish Pub

    3.8 (510 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Pubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    O'SULLIVAN'S IRISH PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    The fat, delicious Reuben sandwich at DZ Akins in San Diego at about the same price.
    David N.

    A great authentic menu and excellent alcohol options in a nice Irish pub ambiance, including live music even on weekdays. I had the Reuben sandwich and it was very delicious. But there wasn't much meat on it and the fries, which dwarf the sandwich, look golden and crispy but were mostly too soft. I'd ask for them to be lightly well done if I get anything with fries there again. Overall, the value is just not there. For $21.00 they could easily add a little more meat to the sandwich--like in the attached photo of a DZ Akins Reuben sandwich at about the same price. The O'Sullivan's meat is the pulled rather than sliced type, but the sliced I had is just as tasty and a bit more tender and juicy. A pint of Guiness, included in the bill with a customary 18% tip (just for pouring a pint), costs $12.40. So for a sandwich and two beers it was $50.00 not well spent.

    Dry burger

    Horrible service. I was waiting for my burger for a whole hour while my whole party was eating. The burger came out unseasoned, dry as hell, and very over cooked. My party had many comments that the fries had no salt, the food had no seasoning, and the portions were small and lacking any kind of presentation. Drinks were ok but don't try the Irish coffee it was horrible. I would never go back here

    Fish and chips
    Adrian V.

    Great place and delicious food. Great pub. Came here on a chilly night and I was craving fish and chips and black and tan. Perfect

    Scott P.

    I've enjoyed going to this location over the years. They have delicious food (I love Shepards pie and Irish stew). The beers are always cold, and what you expect from a pub which makes me very happy. It can get a little busy when there is live music, but totally worth it. It has a great, authentic pub feel as well. There are a few seats out front where you can watch Grand Ave., and there is a patio outback as well. I've had really good luck with the service too. My food always comes out hot and the beer is not, so I take it as a win. For a good time with Irish fare and drinks, this is the place.

    Fish N  Chips
    Vicki A.

    Oh man. The food was so good at this place. Service was good too, they weren't very busy so we got plenty of attention. Why low stars? Eh... the place is dingy, the bathroom was DIRTY and when I turned on the light in the RR a roach scurried away. The Great - The food was so good The Good - The drink prices were excellent! The Bad - The place is dingy which just makes it feel dirty The Ugly - The super dirty floors and walls in the restroom and the cockroach. I know that pests are a challenge for restaurants. Especially when you share walls with other tenants and are in an old building. BUT... although all of this, the floors and walls in the restroom can be cleaned with soap and water. There is no excuse. The roach only drove home the message. I really liked the food, but unfortunately, won't be back.

    David A.

    Dropped in for food at a pub I know I had one beer only lol but it's good dive bar got there a little early dropped in last week for a couple beers as well both nights where chill and a wide range of alcohol and food and live music certain nights

    Brittany T.

    Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Customer service: 4/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes but inside is very small Restrooms: yes- small M/F, one unisex Dogs: yes Vegetarian options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: great selection of drinks, food is great Cons: service can be slow even when it's not busy, price

    Christina D.

    This place has gone down hill bad. We used to go here each year for our wedding anniversary. But this year was a disappointment. We spent $84 for food that tasted really bad. I ordered the beef stew that says on the menu has chunks of beef. But no chunks just a plate of what looks like not so appetizing pile of smoosh food. I was even looking for potatoes and carrots but unfortunately there were at least 3 to 4 pieces and mind you this plate is $22. My husband ordered the boiled eggs wrapped in sausage but as you can see in the picture it just seems like one piece of boiled egg cut in 6 slices and deep fried with a tasteless batter. It was a Thursday and initially we asked for the September 4th a Thursday special which states on the website is only $9 for wings, quesadillas. We asked the rude bartender and she said it was only for happy hours then why would it say on your website that it's a special for a specific day and date? and we were there before 7pm which states there 4-7. Bottom line is she didn't follow What it shows on the website. She was really rude and my husbands beer glass was empty for 15 minutes 2X. She seems like very unhappy with what she was doing. She barely smiles and didn't even try to explain anything we asked. I asked her to recommend a sweeter taste Ale and her recommendations are just wrong. She was so short that she can barely see passed the bar table. Her hair was just clamp up all crazy. It's very unpleasant looking as a bartender. Her voice was so annoying that I told my husband let's just celebrate our anniversary at home. That food, place and bartender just ruined our day.

    Mabel B.

    Came for lunch and entered thru the back patio. You walk thru their hallway to get to the front of the restaurant. We were able to sit right away and took a couple of minutes for someone to take our order. The service was fairly decent. We didn't wait long for our food and drinks. Curry fries were okay but burger was juicy. The place is small so I can see this place getting loud at full capacity. It's a nice pub for the area and would visit again. 3 1/2 stars but rounding to 4.

    Vampire's Kiss
    Felina V.

    O'Sullivans is one of our go-to spots in Escondido when we want a drink and a great, hearty meal! The service is great even when they're busy, and it's got the Irish pub ambience you know and love. We especially love that we can bring our pup onto the front or back patio! Slainte!

    Breakfast boxty

    Came in for Saturday brunch. Our waiter, Samuel, was friendly and attentive. Nice 70's music playing, not too loudly, it brought back fond memories. The keoke coffee was delicious! Ordered the traditional Irish breakfast and the breakfast boxty. Huge portions-you definitely can share a plate. Both came with brown bread and their cheesy potatoes. Both were decent. The boxty was absolutely delicious! They used high quality meats with thicker slices. My son enjoyed the bacon and sausage most. Beans were good.

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    Susan K.

    Note: do not open until noon! Sat at the bar & had great service! They have apple & pear cider on draft (16 or 20 oz). Lots of local beers & an impressive # of single-malt scotch! Went for lunch on a HOT day so enjoyed a cider. They have a regular menu & a bar menu; check them both out! The scotch eggs were awesome! The thick cut fries w/ curry dipping sauce were addictive (why do ranch drag? AND, haven't I thot of curry w/ them?!?) service was amazing! Lots of REAL IRISH menu items you don't see at every Irish pub in the US! Really cool bar!

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    The food and drinks are OK, but they do charge a service fee, so that's a "do not return" bell for me. So I will not be returning.

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    Consistently tasty food and friendly people. We're lucky to have so many great choices in Escondido, and these folks are among the best.

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    Great Irish food and beer selection, live music, and good atmosphere that fits the Irish theme.

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    Ask the Community - O'Sullivan's Irish Pub

    Who hosts their trivia night?

    Maaike and Ashley

    Is there a quiz night?

    Trivia night is Wednesday

    Does this pub still have live music? If so, what days and times?

    Sundays. I believe is live music

    Do you deliver in escondido?

    No. Maybe they will be on some of the food delivery apps soon.

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