Stopped by spontaneously with some time to kill before happy hour. This place is absolutely jamming and the bartender absolutely provided incredible service. Her name is Corey, A+ read more

Service was slow drinks were alright. Waited about 20 minutes for every drink. Female bartenders here are horrible except for Liz. Don't forget to tip or the'll run out out the bar and threaten to assault you. 20% on the check would've been 20$ and they outside jumping around like little hyenas, making threats and trying to assault people. What a joke! read more

Definitely a townie bar. They're smoking on the inside and smoking on the outside. Stopped here to watch a football game recently and it's interesting for a Irish pub. The only thing they have Irish is Guinness not a lot of selections on tap, but the reports of how you're gonna get ignored by the waitresses because you're not Local is not true. The service was good. There just was not a lot to really bring me in though. read more

I visited family for 5 days in Bradenton, and this place was my home away from home... all of my cousins got crunk here... I need an XL Paddidas shirt ASAP. This place is perfect for the Grade A Degenerate. read more

It's a cool place to hang out ant watch sports, full bar and lots of beer options. I just wish they served Irish food.

It's a fine bar to hang out at, or so it looked like... Turned away a service animal (on their outdoor smoking patio??) which they are legally not allowed to do. Did not feel like causing a fuss and I'll bring my money some place else. read more

I was here about a year ago. Cool crowd not sure what the other person was talking about with they don't like other folks coming in. I was cool with the bouncer and the bartender. Folks might have been a little clicky like any other spot but I can make friends with a fire hydrant so I was trading tops with some random gal at the end of the night, at the bar. so... I had been there a few times before so pretty cool with the folks there. I'm Latin so I didn't expect any warmth from strangers either. I might go over tonight. Hopefully I won't be changing this excerpt. read more

It s a cool place but the food and service were bad. Not what I was looking for. Unfortunately, I do not recommend it and I would not return. read more

Cool watering hole in Bradenton - pool table if you are into that. Only one so difficult to play on busy nights unless you're a shark! Be forewarned: bar does not serve food so smoking allowed and atmosphere is very smoky. You will be washing that out of your skin / hair / clothes. read more

Full of locals full of themselves, not friendly and they stink of smoke, they smoke outside but the smell comes back in with them

Paddy wagons on Cortez has a bartender named "Gabby" started off a n appreciative then turn into a complete bitch!!! I asked politely for a drink and she ignoreD it! Then I asked another bartender for the same drink 15 minutes later and was told i was out of line and that I could not not be served!!! And I asked the question so the customer is never right and they say yes the customer is not right! Complete disrespect for a customer that tops over 20 percent and took my drinK I paid for away without me finishing it!!! This bunch of worthless bartenders should never have a job in the public sector. I was trying to buy a drink for an 83 year old lady on her birthday and was ignored twice and then brought it to their attention and they turned on me like I was at fault for being customer Shame the hell on you paddy wagon for employing people like them. Absolutely the worst decision you could make The bar manager was even more abraSive defending this horrible person who ignored a paying and high tipping customer Good luck in your shit show read more

Actually, this place gets 5 stars Monday thru Saturday. It's a really warm, friendly, clean and fun place to hang out with all my pals. Sunday used to also get 5 stars. Now, it only gets 1. Yeah- the Sunday warm and friendly was asked to go. This will cost y'all some stars and will cost you some serious Sunday business. Bring her back and we come back. read more

1) Wear a gas mask, yes the smokes that bad. Sad when even a smoker wants to sit outdoors to get away from it all. Speaking of the outdoor patio - it's by an entrance road and parking lot. Zero atmosphere. 2) Hang on to your wallet. Two drafts, Miller lite and Dog Fish IPA, $12! No thanks. First and last visit. read more

Be aware......V E R Y S M O K Y !!!! We were looking forward to finding an Irish Pub in the area! We opened the door and were overcome by smoke :( Very disappointed.....oh well, at least we know we can count on Geckos right next door.... read more

Love it. Local watering hole! Friendly staff and sports bar atmosphere! Very clean airy and fun!

Didn't make out passed the front door! If you aren't a smoker, don't go here. I had to burn my clothes on the parking lot!

This is a smoking bar. I am a non smoker & come here for BOGO twice a week. These ppl leaving one star comments bc they don't smoke should be ashamed of themselves. Just bc they don't meet your personal preference doesn't mean they deserve a bad review. read more

Im not a smoker so I sit outside. There is a big screen TV outside and we love to watch Monday night football. The bartenders stayed on top of us and never let us run out of our drinks even though we were outside. read more

Holy crap. Bartender was on her phone and ignored me & my 72 year old dad, and when he called her on it, she was very dismissive and rude. After standing three feet in front of him and ignoring him, concentrating on her phone. I tried to smooth things over, but she wasn't having it and threw the two of us out. SHAME ON YOU. You didn't do your job, and blamed us. AWFUL service. read more

I was excited to try a new Irish pub and I as soon as I opened the door, I smelled the cigarette smoke and walked directly out the door. I'm sure this is a fine bar but cigarettes are a deal killer. Smoking is out of fashion guys. Get it together. read more

I am writing this for the Paddy wagon on Cortez RD. Not a place for 50+ or older. My wife and I went to celebrate her birthday. As we were having fun standing to play pool these young people ran in to us several times as they rushed back and forth from friend to friend. As I asked the lady to quit running in to us I noticed her friends giggling, laughing and video tapping us. I noticed we were the oldest people in the bar and I think we were the brunt of the joke! If your not a smoker wear a gas mask!!! read more

If you're a smoker and a Michigan State fan, this is your place. Bartenders seem a little aloof sometimes, but once they notice you, great service. Been there several times. If you don't smoke, there is a very nice outdoor terrace with several tv's. It's my favorite neighborhood bar. Go Green!!! read more

For a smoking bar, it is clean and well decorated. The bar tenders are very nice and the older crowd is nice. However, don't go to this bar after working hours unless you want to be treated like an outcast by the regulars and locals. The younger crowd does not like new people having fun in THEIR bar. I stopped in for my first visit to shoot pool and was treated very badly by the locals. I was trying to be nice, respectful, positive, and sociable but no matter what I did or didn't do, I was made out to be an outcast and at one point I was threatened by the regulars. Good luck trying to meet new people in this bar or trying to play music. The juke box is outdated and god forbid you try and play country music. read more

Best Irish Pub and sports bar in area, tons big screens, 23 tap handles and an outdoor patio, full liquor as well

Bartender was incredibly rude and arrogant. If this were my business I would find a nicer person to tend bar.

This is for the Cortez Road location. Our next review will be to the Better Business Bureau. The bar on Cortez road charged our credit card twice for one visit. After 2 phone calls and 2 visits we are still unable to get our money back. The bartender originally told us that it happens frequently. Someone needs to stop this place from stealing from their patrons. Visit at your own risk. read more