Dined here at 12 pm on a Saturday, small amount of people so it wasn't too busy. Service: it was good, waitress was very nice and was quick with refills and the bill Food: there was a lot of options for food, I ended up getting the Guinness Chicken which came with bread and two sides, I got onion rings and a Caesar salad. All for $14 which is a really good deal. The chicken was some of the best chicken I've had ever, it was drenched in their bbq sauce which I love, the Caesar was a good portion size and onion rings were crisp. There was a lot of TVs in the bar to watch sports, and had many great deals for food as well, highly recommended coming to eat here. I will be back read more

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Had a nice time service, food, and drinks for real good. Friendly staff. Nice place to hang out. read more

I was there on a Sunday afternoon for a trivia tournament. For as big as the place is, the parking was barely adequate. Every time anyone opened the door (which was often), a cold blast of air came in, so we had to keep our coats on. The menu is extensive. If you can't find something you like, you're not trying. I had the corned beef and cabbage which was roasted instead of boiled. I would have like more roasted carrots as they were yummy. Service was adequate--neither great nor terrible. read more

Completely shocked at the Refresh, lost its original hole in the wall charm, replaced with a nice new vibe. It's now around 3 or 4X the original size and super clean. Food was great, service was ok. read more

The Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Nice change with the remodel. The pub sponsored our softball teams many many years ago. We lost the when they closed but it was nice to see them reopen. The food was very good with the exception of a burger that was very dry. I asked Brooklyn for a recommendation on choice and she suggested the Ruben. Was one of the best I've had in many years. She gave us great service and most everyone enjoyed their food. Glad you're back. read more

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We went here twice. The first time we, as the Guinness Couple, ordered Guinness. They were out. Wait! What? This is an Irish Pub, right? Ok we forgive you as you're new. How about Smithwicks? Nope! Out of that too. Ok. I'm going outside to look at the sign. We just had a couple bottles of beer in the end. As we sat there, we watched several people walk in and back out after finding out what they wanted was out. Again, they were new, so we forgave and gave them another try. The second time we went, the beer was all in stock. Cool! We like that. We sat at the bar that wasn't very crowded. The bartender was inattentive and we struggled to get him to notice when we were in need of another beer, so we left. Hopefully, they get things together. We may give them a third try, but it won't be for a long time. If they improve, so will this review. Fingers crossed. read more

My Lansing Westside neighborhood roots run deep. I attended Verlinden Elementary and Sexton High School with a 3 year stop for middle school at Otto on the North side. My mother and her family were displaced from St. Joe St. during the 496 project when she was in grade school and settled just blocks from Sexton. My much better half grew up in the Old Oakland neighborhood and much of both of our families still reside in the area. Both of us have many memories of the old Irish Pub, all the way back to when Brian Riley was the owner back in the mid 90s. Later, when we first got married, our first home was but two blocks from the Irish Pub and we'd venture over for lunch, to celebrate St. Paddy's Day, or to attend fundraiser dinners. Sadly, the Irish Pub went dark in 2013, and many Westside neighbors waited for over a decade to see the corner of Saginaw and Verlinden come back to life. The new owners have completely renovated the interior, brining a new floor plan and updated aesthetic that pushes well beyond just a new coat of paint. The centralized bar offers open sightlines throughout the pub with a separate entrance and counter for takeout orders. The most popular addition to the new iteration is the expansive outdoor space which welcomed customers throughout the summer. My first visit was on an early Sunday evening when the Lions weren't playing, and the bar staff said that it was clearly impacting how busy they were. The second visit was on a random Tuesday night and the parking lot was packed, and most tables were occupied as was the majority of the rail around the bar. The Irish Pub has some of the friendliest, attentive barkeepers I've encountered of late and the rest of the waitstaff seemed to be hustling around with smiles and cheerful greetings for all. What's Good: The Jalive Burger ($14) turns up the heat on the local legend. A nicely cooked beef patty is topped with a housemade olive and jalapeno sauce, with white cheddar, lettuce, and tomato. The sauce definitely had a kick, I can't remember the last time my mouth was this hot. The olive sauce itself was flavorful, but my burger came with a large chunk of raw jalapeno that I certainly wasn't prepared for. The accompanying onions rings were large and crisp, but not among my favorites around the area. The Meat-Lover's Pizza ($18.50) was large with gooey cheesy goodness topped with pepperoni, bacon, and traditional Irish Banger sausage--which was a welcomed Irish twist. The star of this show, though, was the crust, which was a nice balance of puffy dough on the inside and a delectable butter-garlic crispiness on the outside. The Irish Pub's Crispy Brussels ($4.50) had a perfectly charred outside that is flavored with garlic and a rich olive oil. The sprouts themselves were on point but lacked some of the bells and whistles offered at other establishments, such as bacon bits or a nice balsamic glaze. What's Really Good: The Haddock Sammie ($14) was crusted in housemade black & tan batter with a cornmeal crunch hugged by a super-soft Brioche bread. The massive haddock filet was served with crispy fries, and my only complaint was the limited amount of the tasty housemade tartar sauce. The fish itself was flaky and cooked properly. I wish I'd ordered two so that I could have another for lunch the next day. Pot pie is a traditional Irish dish, and I've enjoyed chicken, fish, and beef pies while traveling abroad- including a trip to Dublin in 2005. The Irish Pub's Beef Pot Pie $16) measures up to those found on the Emerald Isle and is a perfectly balanced trifecta of fluffy mashed potatoes, hearty chunks of beef swimming in a peas and corn brown gravy, and a huge, buttery pastry. For the take-out version, each ingredient was served independently, so you could combine them to your own liking. Reminiscent of Shepards pie but deconstructed in an unpretentious way. Best Bite: The Crab Soup ($8/cup) is special. Its creamy decadence is contrasted with chopped carrots, celery, and red bell peppers in a hearty broth that was thicker than a bisque, yet thinner than a chowder. Substantial chunks of lump crab meat crowded the bowl with yumminess. This soup was hot, tasty, and comforting---a perfect answer for these cold Michigan winter days read more

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came in for the first time and owner was extremely friendly ordered an irish cactus and chatted with the owner about menu items and he let us sample the beef pot pie and spicy crab soup! both were delicious! if you've been waiting to try this spot go for it! it was an unexpected surprise! happy hour is mon-fri 2pm-6pm 1/2 apps $2 domestic pints $4 long islands read more

The Irish Pub - beef pot pie - Sports Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

My initial walk in was WOW, The pub has some excellent food and drink specials, a few of which depend on the day, but we were able to enjoy one of the special drinks. The food was outstanding and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I will definitely be coming back. read more

The Irish Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I've been to the Irish Pub about 5 times now and we've always had good food and service. They can be a little light staffed at times but they're always friendly and the food is worth the extra bit of wait. The bar staff are really friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the Rueben Egg Rolls as an app (we get it every time we go!) and the Rueben Sandwich. I hope they're able to get more staff soon but until then we'll still be coming in for the Reuben-y goodness! Also, Guinness read more

The Irish Pub - Rueben Egg Rolls - Delicious! - Sports Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Stopped in after looking at several different places in the area. What a great stop !! It was clean, friendly people greeted us. Excellent service and the food was incredible. Recommend the egg rolls as an appetizer !! The waitress was super nice, attentive & funny. read more

We arrived at the Irish Pub around 1: 30 - 2:00 pm. The menu here is 2 sided, which I think is great. I ordered the crab soup, which tasted great, and the Michigan salad. Service was great, fast ,friendly, and the pub looked fresh and clean. There is plenty of natural light from the massive south side windows. read more

The Irish Pub - Bowel of crab soup - Sports Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Unfortunately, my visit today was not like it was a couple of weeks ago the service lacked due to somebody being trained. The food was less than what I expected. Overall, I was disappointed. read more

Used to love going here to karaoke on Friday nights. Stopped going after having a bartender curse at me and threaten to "fucking" throw me out of the bar (12/6/25). I don't care about why, but no bartender should stick his finger in mine, or anyone else's face and threaten to physically throw me out. Had never had a problem there since it reopened until this event. There are many other places for me to spend my money than a place that is this disrespectful. Sadly, I'll never return. read more

The Food is delicious & the Service is great. The prices are reasonable too. They dined great job on their Renovations . Several if us wish they had a Pool Table. They do have Darts read more

Good food, very reasonable prices. We had both a late lunch and brunch there and both were very enjoyable. They have a patio that was lovely for Sunday am brunch! read more

Been there three times now, great experience each time. Each time, I get a beer ($4.50) and food, bill comes to like $20-25. I could easily spend that much at a Taco Bell & not enjoy myself as much. Their staff is attentive too, even considerate enough to offer to-go water cups. Crab soup, fantastic. Grilled chicken Caesar salad, maybe had a lil too much chicken but otherwise great. The Irish Chicken sandwich, amazing but maybe ask for more sauce on the side. Today I had the corned beef entree, and all I'm gonna say is goddamn..... that was so good. read more

So the food is authentic the service is adequate and the thing is the ambiance is amazing but I didn't like the way our server took our orders- which isn't to say that you won't have a good or bad experience- just that it was a great way to leave a decent tip for a yummy beef pot pie meal which like I said was amazingly accurate to the menu. Being part British I can tell you that it reminded me of the times I sat in a pub eating shepherds pie in northern England when I was growing up during the Thatcher years. For our group, the server bussed our table before we left - giving us more elbow room at the chest high tables we occupied in a corner. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised with the renovations! Great job! Lots of tvs, if you are watching a game. Fish & chips were delicious--well, the chips were, chips could have been hotter. Beef pot pie & mashed potatoes were flavored nicely, but also needed to be hotter. It was also on us to speak up. We will go read more

The crab soup that was touted a great was actually pretty bad. My son and I both commented that it smelled like queso. Neither of us ate even half of our soup. There were few customers. But service was slow even though there seemed to be extra staff just standing around. read more

What an unexpected gem in our backyard! We've been in twice and both times the food was delicious (best Reuben Rolls I've had and I've searched high and low!), environment is relaxing, and Dom (the bartender) customer service game is on point! So happy to have come across this place! read more

We really like this place. Good atmosphere, good food and service. Their tipsy treats are amazing!

This was our first time here. I forgot to take pictures. There was a group of 8 of us and everyone's food was very good! The chicken tenders have this very unique flavorful crispy breading, which was amazing! The Reuben eggrolls were loaded with corn beef and very good. The fish tacos were fresh and tasty. They have hand patty burgers. Our server was very friendly and attentive! Plus, they did a nice job on remodeling the place. We love the big wrap around bar and plenty of TV's. We will definitely be back, I can't wait to try other items on their menu... next up will either be their homemade beef potpie, pizza, or the fried fish dinner read more

Went on St. Patrick's Day and had a great time. It was busy but the service was wonderful and the food was delicious

Great pub vibe. Variety of items on menus. Gotta love a Scottish Egg to start a tasty sandwich. There were six of us. Ordered a variety of dishes. All of us enjoyed our meals. And, the beer was nice and cold! read more

Stopped here because the reviews were good. Pot pie dish is incredible. Honestly one of the best meals I've had in a while. I've never left a review in my life but had to change that for this place. read more

just bad food sopiled and nasty We went here twice. The first time we, as the Guinness Couple, ordered Guinness. They were out. Wait! What? This is an Irish Pub, right? Ok we forgive you as you're new. How about Smithwicks? Nope! Out of that too. Ok. I'm going outside to look at the sign. We just had a couple bottles of beer in the end. As we sat there, we watched several people... Read more read more

Was given immediate seating for six. Waiter was super friendly, drinks were quick and tasty. I had the Salmon with Brussel sprouts and cole slaw and it was excellent. Must go again soon! read more

What an amazing experience! The service was great, enjoyed the atmosphere. Just an overall great experience. Food was delicious especially loved the apple crumble. Drinks were served quickly and with a smile. read more

Great place - stopped in while visiting in town. Nice remodel, friendly staff, and really good food. I had the Reuben and Michigan salad. Reuben had Irish corn beef and cooked perfectly. Michigan salad was bright and fresh. Guinness tap was delicious as always. Also kids loved their meals. Stop by if you're hungry and want a fun bar! TVs everywhere and cool music playing read more

We have been there a half dozen times. If it is just the two of us, we part at the bar. Dom and Coner are both excellent bartenders. We also had a family birthday party. TVs were too loud but it was still fun and the foods was always excellent. My wife loves the Scottish eggs. I have tried several things. All good...strongly recommend to sit at the bar. read more

I have never had an experience in a restaurant make me angry before. I get this was a soft open, but it should really serve as a bad omen. Opening the door, I was hit with music so loud that the host couldn't hear me. The entire time it was so loud that the waitress was shouting questions at me and I couldn't have a conversation across the table. There didn't seem to be an organized seating system. Two different people came up to the hosts' stand, each looking confused when I asked for a table. The staff seemed to be confused in general. They didn't know the soup of the day... at the end of the day. The waitress took my partners' order and then walked away from the table before I could give my order. It wasn't even really an Irish pub. There are just a few leprechauns, shamrocks, and Guinness signs sprinkled about while everyone eats burgers, watches golf and MMA fights on large TVs, and listens to early 80's music that's as loud as a chainsaw (I did a decibel test and the music was literally as loud as being next to a chainsaw). If you're just a tad too young for Medicare and need a place to move along your hearing loss, this place is for you. Congrats, I guess. read more

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Driving by, decided to stop. We were pleasantly surprised! The inside is big and can accommodate large crowds. It was apparently remodeled and they did a fantastic job. There are plenty of seats at the bar with tvs. Service and food was great! We will definitely return! read more

Meh. Drinks were cheaper than some other places. The fish and chips - awful. Overcooked and greasy haddock, not cod. Yes, I realize their website says haddock but it was just not good fish. Snelled funny even when scraping off the cornmeal breading, which was salty. Fries were salty and greasy as well. Sorry not sorry but we won't be back. Service was good. Renovation looks great. Maybe try something else other than what we had. read more