Great local dive bar. They have a food truck with some sandwiches. We didn't get any food but…read moreeveryone was raving about it. This is a local spot for sure but everyone was friendly and service was nice. Beer is cold and cheap!

The location is awful, but the hoagies are FANTASTIC. Great bread, great product. Probably the very…read morebest in Maine. And yes it's worth finding, the food is that good.

Went in on a Monday it was nice it was open so many places are closed . They have a happy hour…read morespecial 2 beers and nachos $10.00. Was vey quiet while we were there . The waitstaff was good. The food ok . We ordered the potato cakes with pastrami, cheese and onions was disappointing to find that hey we're just hash brown patties with toppings . It tasted fine but not what we would call a potato cake not homemade like we thought. Got the chicken wings which was a good serving and they were very good . Small note the celery looked like it still had some dirt on it . Could have just been scraped before serving. All in all it was fine for what it is. Seems to have a great Trivia following.

Absolutely nothing wrong with this spot- it's just not very interesting after 3 tries. Friendly…read morebartenders and servers,local crowd, occasional live music. But the beer selection is more American than Irish, missed drinks average, and the food is , well, subpar. I had a decent pastrami sandwich special, but failed to realize that not a single vegetable will appear without asking:-). Pickle was good! The Shepherds Pie lacked flavor with tough ground beef, and could have used the oven over the microwave. I was really hoping to like this spot, but...try the place nextdoor instead, unless you come for the band.

Update: Returned last weekend (7/12/2025) and was not disappointed. All the usual favorites, and…read moretried a few new items: The Shepherds Pie, and the Bailey's Cheesecake. The Shepherds Pie was great- a nice portion, perfectly seasoned, not too salty. Surprised by the peas and carrots in there with the corn, but it was delicious. The cheesecake nearly brought a tear to my eye, as it reminded me of my Babci's old fashioned cheesecake- made with farmers cheese and baked a golden brown- not the typical jello mix and cream cheese abomination... Still my favorite Irish Pub in the world!

This is a fine place to visit as a tourist. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap, and…read morethen extensive selection of IPAs. We sat by the windows, so it was very good for people watching. A lot of locals attended this pub, making chance acquaintances and conversations quite easy.

Took my mom out for her doctor appointments and then her birthday lunch. She suggested O'Reilly's…read moreand it was a great choice. Plenty of seating, inside and outside. It was raining so we were inside. Great for small parties and larger groups. Full bar options and local brews. The menu had plenty options and the food was great. Loved the BBQ chicken slider and mom went all out with shrimp on her salad. Mom also had crème brûlée there before and it was available and the perfect birthday dessert. Easy to get to off Route 1 and with a light you can make a left or right when you leave. That is key for Route 1. IYKYK.

Mediocre food, slow service. It'll work in a pinch h but not a destination I'd seek out.read more

Happy St Paddy's day to us! My family and I go to the parade every and have our first pint at…read moreRi-Ra's. Place of course was PACKED for the occasion. Stood in line for approximately 20 minutes and decided to order two drinks to avoid the line. One line ended up creating a second line further down the secondary bar here. Felt a little up set for the mother with two kids trying to get something for her family while others cut the line. To each their own. The decor is rustic, closed captions were on the TV with some game on. Lots of product promotional signage, I also enjoy their Guinness signs. We enjoyed our pint while watching the Irish Step dancers from Stillsons Irish dance organization. Such talented young people and to be able to do their dances in such a crowded atmosphere is remarkable. Love watching them. Sadly no tables available so we did not get any food. We have come here several times for whiskey drinks and Irish music on Sundays and to meet up with friends. I love the dark wood and fireplace. Shout out to the bartenders keeping their cool, smiling at each person they served, and serving Guinness as it is meant to be and not rushed! Side note: they went through a lot of Guinness on that day and when the keg needed to be kicked, they have buttons on the wall and perhaps the leprechauns are down below changing them out for us

We stopped into RiRa this summer and enjoyed a lovely lunch outside. I ordered the braised short…read morerib, which comes with puréed cauliflower, and it was honestly some of the best "mashed cauliflower" I've ever had. The short rib was incredibly tender and just melted in my mouth. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

Irish bars - where the Guinness flows like milk and honey and the crash of broken glass hitting the…read morefloor gets a "heeey" with glasses raised - the beautiful brogue compliments and politeness (es) male bartenders with a welcoming smile and in-depth knowledge of the Irish golfers and soccer teams - but that's not here at all. I'm hanging on to the hope that my 4 stars will not have to be updated as the scales of bar justice can only tip downward hence forth. Perhaps I have a false sense of self - but I'm a freakin great customer - I spend hundreds of dollars a month on eating, drinking and making Merry at the midcoast Maine bars - y'all business owners better take notice of me and respect the badge, my writing power and my posse - cause I'll turn you out if I must. And when beady eyes behind the bar set upon me, they're not saying"welcome back valued customer" they're saying "it's him again" the concentric circles, the common center must not be broken with new faces and new money - Be the region between the two concentric circles - I think it's called annulus, be that, not an assulus. The folks at the bar are quite the opposite, they're friendly and engaging- one guy was dancing to live music, caulking around the AC while drinking drafts and discussing Him Morrison with me as I sat alone in a dark corner. This is what Irish bars are - just gotta inform the barmaid- only one, the other is quite nice - and the big guy - I'm betting a shit of Jamison that he's the owner- always running around the back, cooking up great meals - try his Steak and Cheese, the twelve inch pizza which beady eye called "fourteen" - duh - is $9.00 and big guys got a heavy topping hand, smothering that pie with the pepperoni that does that high heat trigger shaped twist - like a tulip pedal holding the little droplets of oil inside.

I went on a Monday evening, about 7:00, because there were so few restaurants open. What a…read moredisappointment! We wanted dinner. The bartender said we could order food even though it was really slow and the band had stopped playing. We ordered cheese steaks sandwiches. We asked what came with the sandwiches and we were told tater tots. It took almost 40 minutes to get our food. We had to wait about 5 minutes for the ketchup and there were no tater tots. We got a bag of chips and were told they were out of the tater tots and French fries. No respectable Irish bar would not be able to serve fries or some form of potato with a meal. The bar had about 10 people in the bar and they were all pretty drunk. It is not a fun pub but a place with some sad drunks.

Great locals spot! I spend 2 weeks a month in Portland, not a true local but prefer local places…read more I was guided here by a local friend and the service and food were amazing. And yes it is a locals spot, chatted with a few, very cool working man's bar or woman's bar but definitely a locals spot Had a pint or 2 and then had the chicken fries which were enough but I went all in and chicken sandwich. Can't wait to pop back in and try more grub

So cozy on a snowy night, and service was exceptional. Do yourself a favor and get the churros!!read more

My niece, who's 1, seemed to enjoy the Mac and cheese. Very tasty and a good portion…read more Employee se were very friendly and accommodating. We were seated in a side dining room. Lots of space at a corner booth for 5. Great spot for a group or a few.

Nice casual Irish bar and restaurant. Service was excellent very friendly and helpful . Food was…read moreexcellent started with a crock of onion soup was very good hot melted cheese got a bacon cheeseburger with fries and the burger was cooked perfectly right corn beef and cabbage was really yummy the bowl of beef stew was plenty full and hot as well everything was delicious .

excellent food , welcoming environment , and the wait staff and bartender go above and beyond .read more

I came here just for drinks and to watch Notre Dame on a Saturday…read more This place has a great craft beer selection and loads of TVs, making it a great place for watching sports. Brian the bartender was awesome.

This isn't just a tourist spot!!!! The family invites you in and treats you like their own. Great…read morevibe year round with good Irish pub food. Live music on weekends. I miss their old spot for people watching, but now they have more room inside. And if you order a Guinness, Tracy will top it with a cute design. Service is always great. Don't skip it.

Now in its new place, the staff remains friendly. Excellent bartender. They need to put on the…read moreA/C. The band was excellent but way too loud. Tables are very close together. We couldn't stay due to the loudness and the heat. If they fixed these things, we would go back.