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    The Flann O'Brien

    3.3 (55 reviews)
    ModerateIrish
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Grabbed a quick photo of the pianist. He's slaying it!
    Aaron D.

    This place is LEGIT! Was looking for a place to go and grab a bite and something to drink but everything around me was just like everything else. Almost wound up going to a little takeaway place, getting a slice and going back to my room but decided to look up Irish pubs near me and OH MAN and I glad I did! The service was top notch. The vibe was a whole vibe! They had a pianist who played a whole range of songs and sang great up-tempo renditions of them all. If you're in Rome and want something different than the 'usual' and is fun then come here! I'm so happy with this place I'm writing this review while I'm still here.

    lis b.

    Stumbled across this Irish pub on our first trip to Rome and so glad we did! We stopped for a quick snack before our busy schedule and they had the friendliest and most welcoming staff! Christian suggested their famous cappuccino and a slice of their tart. He wasn't wrong when he said it's "one of the best". The place is welcoming, clean, and every nook and cranny has something quirky and fun to see. I wished we were hungry enough for a meal. We will definitely come back here again when we return! Ask for Christian. He's the best!!

    Beer o fruit
    Mike M.

    The fried fish is fine. The fried cod sits on a bed of salad greens with oil. Poured meal down with apple ale. Satisfied my urge for fried cod. Service is what you would expect an Irish Pub in Italy.. middling.. The pub is ok. I had visited more impressive pubs in Europe, Asia, and North America . This one is just fine and Ok.

    They have a live band tonight.
    Harold N.

    An Irish bar right next to our hotel. How lucky are we. They have good music. The evening was beautiful so we sat outside. I was able to get a Guinness quickly. The bathrooms were confusing to get to but at least they were clean.

    Disgraceful food
    George P.

    Ugh. Food? Yes. Irish? Noooo. €12 Irish breakfast was the following. Bacon. Nicely burnt Sausage. Spicy Italian patty. Eggs. Over cooked. Hard yolks. Come on chef Toast. Hard as rock. No butter. No jam. And last nights French fries. Baked beans. Lol. Canned white beans in marinara sauce Stop serving breakfast. Please!! Stick to serving Guinness and Kilkenny at night and leave breakfast alone. Fail.

    Ladies Room on upper level
    Jen W.

    At the end of April we stopped here for a beverage as we had a little time before train departure. My fave, who is a sucker for an Irish Pub, was pretty happy with the beer selection. Our friends both got Irish coffees and I stuck with espresso. It was a gloriously warm, sunny Spring day and we elected to sit outdoors on the side street, away from the pedestrian traffic. We made sure our personal belongings were out of reach of anyone walking by on the street or sidewalk skilled in the arts of theft. (Just a word to the wise, this IS Rome after all!) Our table was right on the edge of the curb, not against the building so it was a pretty open area for 'easy pickins' if you're not paying attention! We were approached by a couple of hawkers, one was pretty persistent, but after saying 'no thank you' a number of times, we ignored him (he made noises with the wooden bowl he was trying to sell us) while we continued our conversation and he eventually got the message. The restaurant itself was mostly empty. One waitress was working when we arrived. She was very nice and spoke English quite well. She took our order and it arrived in good time. We didn't see her for a while, but there were several outdoor tables occupied on Via Nazionale to keep her busy. At one point another waitress showed up and they kept an eye on us together. The Irish Coffee was quite tasty with heavy cream and a sprinkle of cocoa on top. As mentioned, the beer was enjoyed and my coffee was pretty standard. We seemed to pick a good time to visit, between lunch and dinner. The waitress told us breakfast can be ordered at any time and the kitchen was open even though it was not during a 'regular' meal service. This is pretty unusual for an Italian restaurant, but common in the 'tourist' areas and there are several hotels on Via Nationale. Perhaps visiting between meal times equals a better experience for food service. They do have a website, but it does not include a menu.

    Caffe Americans
    Mel T.

    Throughout my three-day stay in Rome, I came here twice. Not because it was good but simply because it was convenient. It's located right down the street from the M Gallery hotel, where I was staying. The first time, we came for breakfast. And being the typical Americans we are, the 'full American breakfast' sign definitely lured us in. I ordered (what else?!) the bacon!! Italian bacon tastes way different than American bacon - the taste, the texture, everything. I wasn't a fan. Maybe because it wasn't as fatty as the bacon I'm used to? Couldn't quite put my finger on it. The second time, my friend and I came to grab a drink - and that's when the place was poppin. We were lucky to even nab a table for two, even though the place is huge. It was so big that it was almost like a maze to get to the bathroom downstairs. Not going to lie, I almost got lost getting back to the table (twice). It's definitely a touristy place. In fact, I don't even remember seeing any non-tourists in there. So if you're from the states and you're feeling homesick, Flann O'Brien is pretty much like the Irish pubs back home (except it's 10x the size).

    Italian Sausage & Cheese Pizza!!!
    Tameka S.

    This was our last night in Rome celebrating my 47th Birthday. We took a nap and woke up late and hungry and stumbled upon this place!!! I am so happy we did. The food, service, and entertainment was great and their open late, especially for a Sunday! I will definitely dine here the next time I visit Rome!!!! Highly Recommended

    Fried eggs, beans, sausage, bacon and fries
    Victoria F.

    The food was pretty good. I order the Irish breakfast. The sausage had a lot of flsvorZ. The bacon was crispy and the beans they served were flavored with spices I can't define but they were great. The service could have been better. The server was kind and pleasant. She did her job. She took our order and served it. That is it. She did not check on us to see if we needed anything.

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    Joseph N.

    This place is the shit man! Straight up!! Live music every night, great bartenders. Morning breakfast is great. This was our hang out spot for two weeks at night

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    Our tour guide recommended this spot for lunch and what a recommendation it was! We arrived around…read more1:30 on a Wednesday. Still busy for lunch and at first there weren't any outdoor tables but somehow one became available right after we arrived. Smaller interior with sectioned dining areas and a good sized outdoor eating area. Our server recommended the Buffalo Ricotta cheese with honey truffle-wow! It was exquisite-so light with honey truffle taking it over the top. They ran out of their Rose so we went with the recommended Red-Monica de Sardegna (delicate/spicy- Sardinian) For main, despite many enticing options, we ordered Lasagna Funghi and the Ricotta Ravioli stuffed with artichokes with Cacio Pepe cream. The lasagna was like no other we've had before -must try! The Ravioli was decadent and creamy-delicious! We were talked into the fresh Panna Cotta for dessert-simple, fruity and light -just right with our espresso and milk. Our server, Anna, took great care of us-kind and patiently provided recommendations and menu option details. One of the top restaurants in the Monti area and not to be missed!

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