So I bought tickets online through eventbrite for an allegedly bar crawl, discounted food & drink at up to 10 different bars plus t shirts, beer tickets and t shirts. Im from Florida and I was looking for something epic for my man who lives locally! Well I fly in, come to check in at blarneys and guess what no bar crawl.. but what I got instead was AMAZING hospitality from Spencer & Alex.. I believe brother sister combo! Let me tell you what these 2 beat southern hospitality any day! Blarneys is amazing and even though eventbrite screwed me Blarneys, Spencer & Alex made up for it all day! Thank you Blarneys, Alex and manager Spencer! read more

I've been here plenty of times, as I used to live across the street. I would drop in to grab food or meet friends. The food was always good and generally the people were very nice too. However, the last time I went we were cold shouldered by the bartenders. It was a week day night about 7 people on one side of the bar other than ourselves and 2 bartenders... I am a bartender myself so I know how it feels to be behind the bar. My dad had come down to hangout with me and my boyfriend and we sat there for 23 minutes with no service. When my dad finally called out to the male bartender who was serving somebody who had walked in quite a while after us the bartender rolled his eyes and still didn't come to check on us in the 5 minutes we waited before just leaving. Not a great experience and also not sure why we were treated that way as we didn't cause any issues that night prior to being shunned. But now after reading some other reviews I realize we are not the only people that have experienced service like this... read more

Mediocre service and okay food. I sat for a few minutes while my husband was in the restroom and neither the woman or guy bartender acknowledged that I existed. When my husband joined me, we suddenly were asked what we would like to drink. There is no service with a smile here. It seems like this is the type of place that exists just to serve the various sports events nearby. There's nothing warm about the people working here. They're simply here to do a job, and they're not even going to do it well. They are just going to do it because they have to. Ordered loaded tots. They were supposed to come with cheese and bacon. I also ordered my tots well done. I received soggy tots, a spattering of cheese, and maybe eight tiny pieces of bacon bits? It was food I guess. Not worth $11. I definitely won't be visiting this place again. Terribly lackluster service and mid food. It's Ohio in a nutshell. read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - "loaded" tots. Mediocre. - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Raw hamburger and sewer gnats. It was busy bc it was a game night , but still. Mmm mmm

Stopped in Sunday afternoon to grab lunch with my in laws. We attempted to go to Manhattans for their brunch but they were full. Blarney was empty but there wasn't a game going on, so what do you expect? Grabbed a table and eventually someone came over. We ordered and server wrote nothing down. When our food came out my mother in laws meal was not right at all. After that was correct everything tasted great. I got the potato soup and half a turkey club. Soup was some of the best I've ever had. Took forever to get our check. Really poor service. Also the establishment itself needs some TLC. Maybe repair the decent size holes in the floor. read more

My wife and I popped in before the game and glad we did. We had a couple great draught beers and left laughing and wanting to come back. Beautiful Irish bar fun and felt very welcome. We will defiantly go back and try the food. Good place read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Bloody - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Do not recommend. Went in for a meal and a drink. I am 23 years old and have never had an issue anywhere with my ID. They took my ID from me and said it was fake and literally debated giving it back to me. Mind u, I drove there and had a drink there the previous weekend. Extremely rude about it too. So obviously I didn't give them another dime. read more

What do you want from an Irish Pub? Adequate food, adequate service in a Pub environment. Food seems secondary. The place gets hopping on weekends and holidays. Some foods sound great but don't deliver. Reuben Egg rolls, not crispy and the potato filling makes them just seem bland and mushy. Fish and chips are adequate if a little soft, served with a 2oz serving of coleslaw that was probably the tastiest part of the plate. See read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Fish and steamed broccoli - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Held our 40th class reunion. In the Murray room Katie our bartenders fabulous what a great venue to hold a part. read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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I guess there's a reason I don't go here often. The food is hit or miss. Unfortunately, today was a miss. Ordered the Reuben egg rolls which were just ok. They were kinda of mushy just like the fish, my first bite I did find several large bones, so be careful. The service was average. No one working seemed too excited to be there and we ended up having to move to the bar after sitting for awhile at a table with no service. I'm in no rush to go back when there are several really excellent restaurants within walking distance. It did seem pretty clean and tidy for being mostly a bar on the weekend. Management might need to consider some kind of dress code for employees. It appears you can wear whatever you want and some of the choices are pretty inappropriate. read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - The Blarney's Famous Fish and Chips One Piece - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I convinced my husband to eat here and sorry I did. He ordered the Shepherds pie.Mind you, he's British and we have made this at home as well. Dry burger with maybe a few bits of carrot and peas. No gravy. imagine a 3/4 to 1/2 " mince with 2" of mash plopped on top. Dont sell it if you can't prepare it the right way. and don't advertise Irish food. This is why I had to convince him and won't do it again. I suggest a proper recipe, bake them ahead or something; you don't just throw the mash on top of a sliver of mince read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Everything was excellent as always. Food was great & the service couldn't be any better. Highly recommend!

Really enjoyed this place before a show at the Huntington Center. Great waitress with recommendations that actually were good. Had a Reuben and fish and chips and some fried pickles. Inside decor wasn't overly Irish but enough to call it an Irish pub. Will definitely visit when going to a Mid Hens game or at the next HC event. read more

The ONLY thing to order here is THE IRISH DIP... Maybe the best sandwich in town. Enough said! read more

Ed Beczynski My family and I were planning a special event to Honor my father's induction into The Toledo Hockey Hall Fame on Saturday, Jan 26th. Blarneys Pub was recommended so I called in October and spoke to Bill Kline and explained our situation, and even though you don't usually take reservations on Saturdays, especially during Walleye games Bill said he would " be honored to". Apparently the night before arrival there was a gas leak in the building and Bill took the time to notify me promising to keep me apprised and followed up personally calling me two times with messages going from it looks promising to the eventual green light. The food was great, our server was a champ, and the ambiance was first-rate as all sixteen of us enjoyed a most memorable night in Downtown Toledo thanks to Bill, his staff, and Blarney's dedication to hiring obviously the BEST PEOPLE. My Dad, Barney would have loved being there. The O'Connell Family will be back! Thank you, Bill Kline! read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I have always enjoyed The Blarney. The atmosphere, the food, management and the owner Eddie B! I stopped in today for lunch and had an awesome server!! Savana B. She was quick and friendly. I got in and got out. 5 stars! read more

I've been to this place a couple times now but never tried the food. It's a great place for drinking and dancing and just recently when we tried the food, the food is amazing! We had the onion dip (a must try) and the Rueben. We normally come here for the drinks and live music, but we will start adding this to our dining list now. read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Onion dip. Absolutely amazing! - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Wow! Have been here before, but it was amazing to see them cater to the Jeep Fest crowd. When most food/bar spots downtown waited until the Jeep Parade was over...not The Blarney. They served us as if they just wanted us to enjoy the event! Our waitress was Cassandra. What a special person. She also wanted to make sure we enjoyed the event and the food and drinks from The Blarney. We had corned beef sandwich, black and blue burger, and a meatloaf sandwich. Plus the cannoli (I know note exactly Irish)! All excellent and drinks were reasonable too. If you haven't been. Try it. Thanks Cassandra! And thanks to the owners and management of The Blarney! read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Grape Ape! - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I had a club sandwich, fries, a cocktail, and a beer. They have a good beer selection- multiple options on tap. The club sandwich was good, nothing spectacular, but good; and the fries fresh and crispy. Service was great and the wait staff worked fast and were friendly while accommodating our large group. Trivia was fun too. A nice place to stop at if you're in Toledo. read more

Food was good Service was friendly but inconsistent. Timing wasn't very good. Waited a long time for drinks to make our table. Maybe under staffed for business level. Manager was bringing food out but not managing flow as a manager read more

Katrina was absolutely the best tender. We will be back!. Stunning conversation and entertainment. Food was ok, but servers were amazing

Yes.... try it! We stopped in for lunch over the holidays... we tried to go here a few weeks ago but it was so packed we couldn't even get through the front door (a good sign!) Today, we had sandwiches and beer at the bar. The staff was on point, we were greeted as soon as we entered. The restaurant was clean, the food was fresh, the staff was attentive..... Try the Reuben....... we'll def be back read more

Stopped by for an after Candle light concert. Waited to be seated but no staff in sight so went to the bar. Ordered a beer and 2 piece fish dinner. Almost 40 mins and only one lukewarm piece of fish and no coleslaw arrived. Stated it was supposed to be 2 pieces of fish ,she said she would get it in 2 minutes. When it came we asked for a Togo box. She finally asked if there was something wrong and when I said it took awhile for the food and the fish was lukewarm She curtly said there was only 1 person in the kitchen and that we were not the only customers in the place. Well duh! And you asked. You won't be seeing this customer again! I work hard for my money and don't ask a lot but I won't waste my money on lukewarm Food and a crappy attitude waitstaff again. read more

Such a great experience. Food, beer, whiskey, and waitstaff were excellent! Sara was such a great waitress! Looking forward to being back for the 2024 Mudhens season! read more

Nice little Irish Pub in downtown Toledo. Had the Mozzarella sticks and an Irish Setter Red Ale (Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., Akron, OH). Good beer, mozzarella sticks were nice and crispy on the outside and hot, gooey and tasty on the inside! The waitresses that waited on us were very nice. Worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The food was actually surprisingly exceptional but unfortunately both beers I had on draft were not to par with even a tapped 6 month old keg and beer is obviously the reason I came here read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The best pretzel bites! Always a great time!! Service and atmosphere is top notch!!!!

The Blarney is an adequate "Irish" themed pub and restaurant in downtown Toledo. My sense is they are better at full staff during non-COVID times. The food we pre-ordered by telephone is at best mediocre at near fine dining prices. The beer selection is ok, but pretty pricey compared to similar bars. Finally, as a frequent visitor of Irish pubs all over Ireland I would say this is on par with mediocre Irish bars in many US cities. I can't say this looks anything like a pub in Ireland, but the regular customers seem to be very happy. If I were a regular my perspective might be different. I guess I would return if I were to return to downtown Toledo, but I can't imagine going out of my way like I did tonight. read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - The bar at The Blarney. - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I stopped in here for a quick lunch. They were getting ready for what appears to be a massive Saint Patrick's Day party. They had a bunch of tents set up outside and it appeared that they had taken over the streets. I simply had an iced tea and a buffalo chicken salad, to which I had to ask the server to go back and get some more tomatoes for my salad as it appears they either forgot for Whatever reason. there was a pretty good portions chicken on my salad, put some hard boiled egg on my salad as well to which they did not charge me. Overall, this place looks pretty neat but it is right smack in the middle of a bombed-out war zone formerly known as the city of Toledo. the restaurant itself looks pretty cool, the bathrooms are clean, and the server was nice and attentive. My only issue is that the salad itself was a little small for the price. read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The food is amazing! Haven't had a thing we don't like. Bar is a cozy atmosphere. Definitely our go to spot! read more

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Absolutely FANTASTIC real deal Irish. That shepherds pie is to die for. I will DEFINITELY be back!! .

Hummus platter, obviously the cook just threw food on the plate and didnt even look to see that all the veggies were starting to go bad. Gross, it takes 2 seconds to see. Typically I love their food especially their salads so this was disappointing, hopefully it was just an off day. However Aaron the bartender took care of it and was friendly and efficient read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Hummus platter - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Great selection of pub food. The burgers are fantastic tasting. Done to your choice. Decided to also try the fish and fries. Also perfect. Give this place a try. Wonderful selection of draft beers. read more

A friend and I met for lunch today at The Blarney Irish Pub. Arriving at 11:30am, we were some of the first patrons in the restaurant. A friendly waitress immediately approached as we were sitting down at a table (which is no mean feat given how snugly the backless bar stools fit under the tables in the window front), and took our drink orders after pointing us to the on-table menus. When she returned with our drinks, I inquired about the "ask your server for the daily special" listed on the menu, but our waitress indicated the restaurant no longer has daily specials as they are in the process of revamping the menus. Instead I ordered the Irish Burger with a side of coleslaw and a Coca-Cola. In total my bill came to $10.88 before tax and tip, which feels pretty typical for lunch downtown. While waiting for our food, we had the opportunity to take in the restaurant's awesome atmosphere and authentic Irish pub décor. The restaurant started filling up with the lunch rush, so we were pleasantly surprised with how quickly our food arrived. My Irish burger was excellent, with the ideal melding of a perfectly cooked hand-made patty paired with expertly sautéed sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, and a fresh tomato slice on top of crisp lettuce. While the coleslaw was not the best I ever had downtown, it had a good flavour and I liked the large portion size. Additionally I really appreciated how our waitress kept checking back with us, bringing me two more refills on my soda. Unfortunately the stellar customer service we received during our first 55 minutes was quite different from the lackluster attention we received during our final 20 minutes in the restaurant. Being mindful of the time, when we were nearly finished eating, we asked for our bills. In contrast to our previously speedy service, it took 10 minutes for our waitress to bring the bills. Then it took another disappointingly long ten minutes for our waitress to cash us out (the timestamp on my bill was 12:32, while the time on my credit card receipt was 12:44). Overall I really liked both the restaurant in general and the food in specific and would like to give it a Very Good rating, however the 20 minutes it took to get our bill and cash out makes me drop the score down to just Good. read more

Another find while exploring the warehouse district in Toledo, OH is The Blarney Irish Bar. We were a bit disappointed and by now hungry; we had in mind to dine at M Osteria however our timing was off because the kitchen closes early, I believe @9pm! So, we walked next door to the Irish Bar. When hungry... go to an Irish bar. They know how to feed you! This place hit the spot! The place was somewhat crowded on Wednesday night; the atmosphere and staff was bright and friendly. Even the patrons took the time to greet us and made us feel welcomed. With our Guinnesses in hand we were ready to order; my husband's choice was a Monte Cristo with Cole Slaw while mine was the Reuben Sandwich with fries. Incredible generous portions and delicious! As usual, we go to try each other meals and both were equally great! For great service, friendly atmosphere, great value The Blarney Irish Bar represents! read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - At the Bar - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I ordered the steak salad - menu says greens, cukes, tomato, onion, cheese and fries - sounds great! While the flavors were good - it was definitely NOT a dinner salad. 6 fries and 6 small chunks of steak, tiny chunks of veggies....waitress basically said tough luck and call and complain for yourself because she wouldn't. Huh?!? read more

Great spot!!! Love the fried pickles, Caesar wrap, and Shepard's pie!!! Love love love!! Will be back!! Best spot in Toledo!! read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Shepherd 's Pie Chicken Caesar Wrap - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

When I arrived for a Monday lunch the Blarney was about 1/3 full. Still took me a while to get spotted, even though I was the only one seated at the bar, or at least on one side of it. Once my server came, my beer and sandwich followed shortly. Got the Reuben, which I'd say is one of the best I've had in a while. THICK sliced brisket with a nice prickle of kraut and plenty of swiss melted on top. The grilled marble rye was not greasy. Came with a small side of fries that were a little limp but still enjoyable. On a busy night you'd probably have a better chance of getting them hot from the fryer. There were about 15 beers on draft, though surprisingly few local/regional selections...just a couple form Great Lakes. Otherwise, Sierra Nevada/Sam Adams/Deschutes dominated. This is not a fatal flaw, though (Remember not that many years ago when you got excited to see Sam Adams on tap?). I didn't sample it, but the whiskey list looked good, with the drams very reasonably priced. Dont get downtown very often, but I would wander back here when I do. read more

The service was quick and waitresses were friendly. I recommend the the Bangers and Mash. It was delicious and I would definitely get it again! The bar has a friendly atmosphere that would be great for social gatherings. read more

The Blarney Irish Pub - Bangers and Mash - Pubs Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Dinner was only ok. My husbands Ruben was the worst Ruben he's ever had. He told the waitress he didn't lIke it & she shrugged it off. I asked for crispy fries & didn't get crispy to top it off I felt like they poured a jar of salt on them. read more