We stopped by on a Saturday as we were looking for a good family lunch spot and the other Yelp reviews were good. The whole experience seemed flustered. The host originally seated us in a space that did not fit our party. Then he moved us to a center spot in a long, family-style table with people on either side of us. We had a five year old with us who was overly tired and very spunky and we had to try to keep her focused on us and not our neighboring patrons. Was really not the most appropriate seating for children but we didn't want to ask for yet another table. Soon after we sat down, we discovered that the parties on both sides of us were upset and looking for any employee so they could express their frustration. Seeing as we were all so close, we could hear them complain to others in their parties about the service. We learned shortly that we should have written up our losses early and moved on. We didn't. We ordered our beverages and immediately got water. The rest (2 soft drinks, an iced tea, and a milk) slowly trickled out one by one. The waiter apologized every single time he came to the table about how slow everything was from us being seated to getting our drinks to him coming to take our order. Once the food came out, he was apologizing again for how long that took. He wasn't wrong. As for the food, it was fine. Portions were average to smallish for the price. It wasn't as special as we had hoped it would be based on the descriptions. We each got something different and all said that we wouldn't order that item again. Not that it was bad. It just wasn't good. The best thing we had was the pretzel stick appetizer. That was pretty good but for the price, we wouldn't order it again. Nothing was super memorable except the decor which was super fun to look at. Oh and the very apologetic waiter. Our food came out hot. Turns out that was not true for the table to our left. The table to our right got the wrong food so half their group was done while the others were just starting. Apparently one of the cooks had called in. So, over all, I gave them an optimistic 3 stars. It was like a participation award with the assumption that if they were firing on all cylinders, it could have been much better. Personally, i wouldn't try them again but as the only Irish pub in the area, it could be a neat happy hour hang out. It just was not a family lunch spot. read more

A sign outside said the restaurant was open while construction was underway, but we saw no disarray inside. Maybe the work was going on in another room. We visited here mostly because their online menu, and their menu inside, said they serve Kilkenny, one of my husband's favorite beers and one that is rare to find. Unfortunately, we were informed right away that they no longer serve it, either, as the distributor was struggling to get it. Alas. That is the only complaint we have, though. Service was great, busy as the place was on a Saturday at lunchtime. I had a Magner's cider while my husband made do with Schells Octoberfest. The cheese curds were absolute artwork, some of the best we've had in ages. I had the beet and goat cheese salad. It was huge with very fresh ingredients, quite filling without an added protein. My husband had a burger and fries and really enjoyed them. read more

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Nice British themed restaurant on a popular street. Easy to find and plenty of parking. We came on a Sunday at 1 pm. The place was 3/4 full and we were seated right away. The chicken on the Piccata was very salty! I love salt and for a person who salts everything, this was more than I could handle. The rest of the dish was fabulous though. The asparagus was cooked perfectly! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food and apps. The decor was charming and it was a fun place to eat and visit with family. read more

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If you are in the mood for warm, comfort food this is where you should go. I love the Irish coffee, it is delicious and I love the baileys infused whip cream. We enjoyed Reuben egg rolls for an app. I got Dick Titus commercial, our waiter recommended the gravy in the side to avoid sogginess and it was perfect. Service was quick and to the point. read more

I first visited during orientation and loved the warm brick-and-wood pub feel, the straightforward service, and the solid food. I returned on Parents Weekend to a much busier room; service was a little slow, but the staff was clear about wait times, checked in often, and kept us updated, which made it manageable. We ordered seafood chowder, wings, fish and chips, a ribeye, lamb loin, and the Brickhouse pasta. Everything was well-executed: the chowder was rich and briny, the wings were meaty and well-sauced, the fish was crisp with tender cod, the ribeye was nicely charred and juicy, the lamb was properly rosy, and the pasta was creamy without being heavy. Ideal for families, groups, and anyone seeking reliable pub fare with attentive and transparent service. read more

I'm here in Mankato for work and wanted mussels so went for it. Did not disappoint. The mussels were cooked perfectly not over done and rubbery. The Scottish eggs are huge and have lots of flavor. Having been to Ireland and Scotland this place does those countries proud. Service was excellent and efficient couldn't ask for better The only issue was the TVs and music. If you want to be an Irish pub then be one and play Irish music. The TVs are a huge distraction. read more

Olde Brick House - Scottish Egg with a mustard sauce. These were very good. In Scotland you tend to get more sausage the. Egg. - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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Irish pub dining with substantial helpings of food! We had excellent service from Johnathan. We came in late but it wasn't crowded and had a friendly vibe. read more

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Great service. They made note of my wife's mobility issues and made sure our seating worked for her! The food is pretty good too

We have been here a few times now and always pleased with the service, food and atmosphere. Having been to Ireland and fell in love with the fresh food there, this restaurant is spot on! read more

It's been open only 5 days, so I'm keeping that in mind. Service-Outstanding. Truly, they have a wonderful team. Super attentive and knowledgeable. Atmosphere-American/Irish Pub indeed! It has all the trappings of what Americans need in an Irish Pub, booze, wood, and stuff on the walls. Food-Good. The Reuben rolls were way better than I anticipated, much cheesier than expected. And the dipping sauce was not just a jarred thousand island, it was less aggressive yet more flavorful. The shepherds pie was a quite bland for my taste. I required additional S&P. Same with the creamed cabbage that was on the side. I will be back though, so many things on the menu look promising. The house made lemonade was siiiiick! So damn good! read more

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Nice place with plenty of booths, tables and a bar. The pretzels were fab, another guest said the fish and chips were good too. Was busy but still not super loud read more

Always great food. The atmosphere is cozy and authentic to the brand. Prices are good.

We ate there recently on a Friday evening when we were in Mankato for our grandson's hockey tournament. We were seated quickly, even though the restaurant was busy, keeping in mind that it was only 5pm. Our server was excellent. He was friendly, attentive, and prompt when we needed anything. The food came in very generous portions, and we would have skipped the appetizers had we known this beforehand. Everyone was happy with their meal selections which included salads, soups, and sandwiches. read more

An amazing Irish Pub! This restaurant is newly opened, but fantastically run. They have great Irish music, and the service never made us feel like we were waiting. I had the broiled fish tacos and I have to say they were the best fish tacos I have ever had anywhere! The tacos were crunchy but never broke apart in my hands. The fish was perfectly cooked and topped with an amazing slaw. We also got the cheesecake, but I forgot to take a picture because it was so good! My old fashioned drink was made well, and at the end of the night everything was reasonably priced. I would recommend the Olde Brick House to anyone in the area, and it will for sure become a regular spot for me!!! read more

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Great place with great food. Been here several times and have always had a good experience. Wait staff is friendly and helpful and haven't had to wait long for food. Will return again. read more

Great Irish Pub! The atmosphere hits perfectly, the service was spot-on. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable about food items and helpful with drink orders as well. The fish & chips were excellent, as was the seared Ahi Tuna. The Scotch Eggs made for a very tasty appetizer. Highly recommend this Irish Pub. read more

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Date Night Approved! Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night while visiting Mankato. The restaurant was busy, but we had a very minimal wait time for a great table. We ordered drinks; and shared an appetizer, a salad, the Shepherds Pie, and dessert. The Baileys cheesecake was amazing. Even sharing, our servings were easily enough for two; and we still needed a to go box. The staff were friendly and attentive. The manager came by at the end of our meal and told us all the history of the restaurant. The bar was absolutely gorgeous! Hoping for another visit before we leave the area! read more

We were here this evening... 20 minutes after ordering drinks they arrived. Kids chicken nuggets were extremely salty, my Son could not eat them, 3 of us tried them and agreed. Sheppard's Pie not seasoned and was very bland, had to add salt. Daughters kids pasta was missing the baguette. Lamb Stroganoff was luke warm. This is supposed to be an Irish bar and they were playing what sounded like the radio with electronica at one point, very strange. The place is decorated decently for an Irish bar. read more

Food and service were great. Old fashion was spot on. Will be back. Had the pork belly burger and it was a home run.

The service was great, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food was ok. We had the fish tacos grilled. There wasn't much fish. The Nashville chicken tacos were nicely spiced and I enjoyed the beet salad. Next time I would ask for the sauce and dressings on the side if possible. read more

Olde Brick House - Caesar salad and Nashville hot chicken tacos - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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First time here. Cocktails were tasty. We split the Nashville hot mac and cheese and a burger that had the same guinness cheese sauce on it. Both very good. Looking forward to coming again. read more

Olde Brick House - Interior is cool. - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Two visits so far -one in the evening and one at lunch. Both visits we delightful. Our waiter was informative, pleasant and efficient. The food arrived hot and everyone in our party was pleased with their choice. The building is attractive inside and out. The is a sense of a more upscale dining experience but the cost was still reasonable. When the restaurant was fairly empty late afternoon, we observed the staff, cleaning the menus, dusting the decor and wiping off the chairs. Very impressed. read more

The food was amazing! For an appetizer we got the shrimp scampi skillet. I got the pecan bronzed salmon and my husband got the Nashville Mac n Cheese (this does have a spicy kick to it!). It was tough to choose what we wanted because there were so many yummy options to choose from! The atmosphere is great and definitely feels like an Irish pub. I can't wait to go back read more

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A little bummed out that my dad and I came for something light and to check out this location, and we were informed the muscles were taken off the menu, it's saddens us they were of choice to be removed! We were still greeted with waters right away, and will have to come back with a bigger appetite! read more

Service was quick and friendly and food was good! Wasn't a wow factor but we plan to go back to try something different (: read more

Olde Brick House - Brick house pasta with maritime sauce and side of chefs vegetable - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Very tasty, a great booth/atmosphere and great service. That meat sandwich was VERY tasty :)

This is the first time I've been here since they changed its theme to Irish. I was not impressed. The service was amateurish at best. Food was ok, but had an after taste that was not pleasant. Will not go back read more

My husband and I came up here last weekend, party of 10 people. They seated us really quickly which we were happy about, they were very accommodating. The interior is beautiful, they were playing pop songs inside which was odd in an Irish place. We ordered the spinach artichoke appetizers which were really good, the bread they serve it with was delicious, the artichoke dish was creamy and flavorful. My husband got the steak which he said was good, and I got the Dick Titus Commercial which was okay. The food was not bad but it definitely wasn't amazing. Our waiter was really nice and polite. The only reason for the three stars is because it took forever to get our appetizers, over 30 minutes actually just for spinach dip. My coffee came out incredibly late too, although it was good. This isn't the waiters fault, he was really kind. My mother in law asked if he was the only one working and he actually was, they were extremely short staffed and the restaurant was getting busy very quickly, so this poor man had like 8 tables to himself including our party of 10. It took us forever to get the bill, over 20 minutes. Where is management? I didn't see anyone from management step in and help out, but I don't know, we were seated by the kitchen so perhaps I missed them. Anyway, I'm not sure if the food was worth coming back for, the service certainly wasn't. read more

Staff was awesome! Pretzel bites with two sauces were excellent. They ran out of beer on a Friday at 6:00 in the afternoon. Not happy. The meals were good. But really, run out of beer at an Irish pub on a Friday. read more

Olde Brick House - Pretzel bites with two different sauces. - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Haven't been here since before the change. Like the atmosphere and additional seating. The lamb loin is tender and tasty. Washing down with a couple pints of Guinness for a smooth finish. Didn't know about the whiskey selection, will need a DD to be able to sample correctly. Several servers are carryover from the previous version at this location, so the quality never changed. read more

Olde Brick House - Remains of the Lamb loin. - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Took my family for dinner. I had corners beef and cabbage. Just like mom made it, but even better!!! Don't tell mom. ;0). Family had Celtic meatloaf and a burger. Everyone thought their meal was excellent. I loved my corned beef. Service was super! We all enjoyed the decor. I would definitely recommend and be back for more when I can. read more

Olde Brick House - Corned beef and Corned Beef & Cabbage - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Amazing service, ambience, and food. Had the blackened mahi mahi and the crème brûlée, my camera cannot do it justice, can't wait to be here for saint patty's XD read more

Olde Brick House - Crème brûlée - Irish Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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Tried OBH on a trial run night before the grand opening. Had low expectations due to new staff, new menu. We figured this was a great time for them to work out the kinks. Boy were we wrong! All staff were trained VERY well! Our waiter told us every special for the entire week, and even gave us some great suggestions. We started with the Scotch Eggs for an App. They were as authentic and tasty as it gets. We ordered Chicken Piccata, a steak sandwich, and tenderloin steak with shrimp. We also had the Guinness stew before the main course and it was a meal in itself. (I would come here just for the stew!) All food was top notch! Keep up the great work OBH!! I will be back!!! read more

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Great food fast service. We Have been there 3 times. Always good. Nice restaurant for a college town. read more

Hey yah. Great food great staff clean great lunch prices and the portions you get are incredible. There happy hour is a home run Way to go staff!!! read more

I have been to this place twice in the last two weeks I highly recommend it. The happy hour specials are amazing. Drinks are 450 for a rail and the small bite plates are plenty for you to have a couple and call it a dinner. The atmosphere is fun and inviting the bartenders are entertaining and the place is just comfortable. If you find yourself in Mankato i highly recommend stopping in and checking it out. read more

We had a nice late lunch when we arrived in Mankato. The Guinness was poured perfectly, which is the sign of well trained staff. Fish and chips was good but nothing to write home about. Overall, I'd go back again. read more

This was a great fine! No one was disappointed with their meal or the appetizers. Plenty of food that we had to take to go boxes! Our waiter was very friendly and kept on top of our drinks the entire time. We did some nice small talk but not so much that it was uncomfortable. The restaurant looks amazing! Love all of the decoration. Would definitely go back the next time we are driving through! read more

Best waitress in Brooklyn. She's amazing. Food was beyond delicious. Definitely would dine again.

Are there for my birthday on 3/20. Are here before as well as St. Cloud location. I love Irish pubs!! Service was great and we were well attended to. Wife had fish tacos...very good! I had Jameson burger, and that is my only negative. It had great taste, but was just a tad dry. Sauce and mushrooms were spot on. Extra bonus was the birthday desert! The cheese cake was great. Will be back!!! read more