We had a blast at The Old Shillelagh when we visited Detroit in January of 2026. The bartenders were super friendly and happy to offer suggestions. We actually went back our second night there as well because they have an extensive vegetarian menu, including a vegetarian coney dog! There was also an issue on our charges, and when I reached out to the company they were quick to make the situation right and reimbursed the incorrect charges. I'm eager to return during the summer months and see how fun this place can be on game days. read more

The Old Shillelagh - Lightlife Detroit Coney Dog $10.50 - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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This is such a well known spot and classic Detroit staple. Especially lively before/after a game or concert, but no matter when you're here it's always a good time. Three levels of seating and often times a band on the second floor. I have been here more times than I can remember and it will always be a staple of my Detroit memories. I don't eat here often but I did have the Reuben egg rolls the last time I was there and they were great. Other than that expect to come out and have cold drinks and a lot of fun. No bad attitudes. read more

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So visiting Detroit we stayed right next to this place so I was looking forward to spending time at this Irish pub. It's a nice atmosphere and the servers are great. That said the first night I had the shepherds pie and my wife had a corned beef sandwich. She enjoyed her sandwich but my pie was almost all potato's and a ton of salt. Second time I had fish and chips and she had a pot pie. The food was overcooked and just terrible. Probably won't be a 3rd trip. read more

It just isn't the same anymore. What used to be a great Irish Pub where a cold beer and a shot of whiskey, along with a great burger was automatic and great, and prices right for the Detroit auto worker. Then they would have great Irish band music that played other requests, and DJ's in between those sets. Ffwd to now and it's more of the typical $6-7 for a can of beer, $12 a shot, and no more Irish Pub vibe. Now it's just another place w automatic gratuity, loud club style music, fancy food and practically no atmosphere anymore. My friends and I are no longer going there. Just like Elwood, these places got greedy and forgot who they were. read more

Great place to grab a drink or two when going to a Tigers game. The staff there is always friendly. The credit card reader quit working right when we ordered and luckily we had some cash. Lots of Tigers fans inside. Give them a try! read more

Had a great time at the Old Shillelagh. Was in town for the NFL draft and they showed us a great time. They had a couple events and opened up all the floors. Connected with the staff and learned a lot about the city. Played darts with regulars and learned a thing or two there as well. Stuck to Jameson and Gingers. (I'm a low maintenance drinker) Detroit seems like it's doing a full 180. Can't wait to be back. read more

The Old Shillelagh - Jameson x Ginger - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This place is amazing for carnivores and plant based food options. We both ordered Reuben sandwiches and they were delicious! Definitely planning to return for more of their plant based menu options! Excellent service by the staff and cooks. Highly recommended! read more

The Old Shillelagh - Reuben sandwich carnivore and plant based! Both were delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

A multi level sports bar with music, food, multiple TVs and a roof top. I went before a Lions game & the crowd & staff were fun. I think they said the place was 50 years old. read more

This has been a greektown staple for many years. Can't say more than any other Yelper. I will call out the really tasty fries here. They almost look like a Frito scoop. Well seasoned and from a texture basis, some are soft and fluffy and others are crunchy and have the thinness of a potato chip. Truly remarkable surprise. read more

Came here for lunch recently. It seems like a fun bar at night! There's a lot of seating inside and a nice patio. Service was friendly and quick. The food is standard bar food, but they have a huge vegan menu which is really cool. The fries were really good. read more

The Old Shillelagh - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We just came here for a quick pint and to check it out (we were visiting family and they brought us here).. What a fun spot!! The bartender (his name was Jason) was a fantastic bartender with a great personality and was very good with the patrons. I did see some people order food, and it looked good, but we were only here for one pint. We would definitely come back read more

Finally made it to this fun Irish bar. Tons of lot parking nearby. It's located in Greektown. Three floors with the top being open air. The third had an Irish band playing, tables and two bars, the first floor was centered around the bar. In addition to being a great spot to go before or after a sporting event, they have tons of vegan options. Rare for a pub. They use Beyond products. We ordered the Shepards pie (which was delicious), reuben eggrolls, and chicken tenders. All vegan. Comfort food for sure. The beer list online changed a bit one we got there. They do a good job putting Michigan beers in the domestic mix. Service was great and staff was friendly. We will continue supporting this spot because they have plant based options. Bring your omni- and herbivore friends. read more

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The food is bussin. Amazing chicken pot pie, and the fish & chips are out of this world. Will be back for sure!!

Showed up here at 9am for the game because they show they're open that early on Sunday. The lady lied and said they don't open till 10 because she didn't feel like having people in there. Don't list your hours as open if you aren't open. Waste of time. read more

If I would have written a review three years ago it would have been five stars, easy. I remember them having some of the best vegan nachos I've ever had. Excellent cheese and sour cream, hearty, and overall delicious. Sadly I returned for those same nachos and they were dry and lacking and either don't come with vegan sour cream anymore or they forgot it in my to go order. I also couldn't tell what the "meat" was but it was not very good (and I'm really not that picky). It had way too much cabbage, the cheese was off, and no salsa? Just meh. The salad on the other hand was pretty good! Pricey for what it was, but tasty! I'll Definitely go back to try more of their vegan options, as it was fast for takeout but will be skipping the nachos next time. read more

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Been so long since I'd been here but came here for some later night treats and remembered their vegan menu was amazing! I ordered the vegan buffalo chick'n wrap and it was delicious. The bar has dive bar written all over it but this place is a staple in Detroit and I love it! There's writing on the wall and nice high tables inside. The staff was super friendly and attentive! read more

The Old Shillelagh - Anything with an asterisk can be made vegan! - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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If you like the Shamrock Club in Chicago, you'll love it here. Old school Irish bar with delicious food and great service.

This was my first time to The Old Shillelagh. It was Halloween night and there were probably a dozen people there. I met the bartender Jason and he was a great guy who played awesome music. I had a mushroom Swiss burger and a Smithwick's followed by their red from Frankenmuth Brewery. All were excellent. I even sought out the cook to tell him so. I've read the other one star reviews and I just didn't have that experience. I did see the 15% automatic gratuity sign before ordering. I've been to bars all over the country and I had a good beer, a good meal and a good time. I'm going back this weekend. read more

The Old Shillelagh - The scene from the bar. This would soon fill up. - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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As I read through the other reviews, I get it - really I do, this is a bar made for 100s of people to stand and drink and bump into one another. It's not a restaurant or family venue. Heck, I'd go to say that it might not be the best place to bring your significant other... However, my rating is based on what it is, a drinking bar. The food isn't going to win any awards and the service can get lost during the busy times, but that shouldn't detour you from visiting a Detroit staple. PS - they have a vegan menu! read more

The Old Shillelagh - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Yes people come in here to knock back beers & dance but did you know the food is great? If you haven't had the quesadilla or the Buffalo chicken wrap , you're doing it wrong! Service is always friendly, the DJ always plays good music & you can always count on a good time here! read more

This was a ripoff! $90 to weather a screaming jerk in a nearly empty Tuesday evening bar. (Btw no one said anything to him.) 2 burgers, ($15 each) If we wanted lettuce or tomatoes, they charge more, 4 drinks, ($9 each in small plastic cups), charged for ice ($4) auto added tip.($11) 'Wish I could leave NO stars. Spend your money in a nicer place. P.S. Barmaid was good, but we won't return. read more

The Old Shillelagh - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Cool place, close to our Detroit hotel. Great vegan options.. excellent service! Would recommend

One female bartender there needs to keep her trap shut on politics. Not everyone agrees with what she has to say. People go to a bar for relief of everyday life and a nice relaxing break. Not hear your thoughts on how you don't like someone running for president. If you wanna run your mouth don't do it on the job. Thats how you lose customers. Other female bartender was good and enjoyed the jeopardy time. read more

You have to love this iconic Detroit establishment. This has become our "go-to" place to grab a sandwich or burger before the Lions game. There's additional room upstairs when the lower level is filled. You can bet both the Rueben and the corn beef sandwiches are on point. The hamburgers won't disappoint as well. Throw in a pint or two of Guinness and you're off to a solid start in the " D". read more

So far, I see no reason not to give 5 stars. It looks recently updated, floors looks really good, clean, decorated for the holiday, yummy vegan options and super fun service. My friend and I are vegan and I'm SO excited about the options here. More than just salads and quinoa bowls! I already can't wait to go back. We started with the vegan soft pretzels and cheese; pretzels were awesome, cheese was passable. I had the nachos and she had the taco salad - super delicious with lots of vegan toppings! I will probably dream of these nachos until I get them again! They came with perfect cheese sauce, a creamy cashew-based (I think) sour cream type sauce, fresh salsa, jalapeno and veggies, with a beyond meat/lentil mixture. Excellent flavor and texture and HUGE! I was able to take half home. Our server was great! Funny, attentive and fast. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Came in for a quick drink after Delmar had a $20 cover per person. We didn't expect to get any food but we did. WOOOW. The Nachos are amazing. They are absolutely delicious and you should get them. We also got a few beers and the servers got them out very quick. It is probably one of the fastest bars I have been at. Five star service and drinks. Alexa and Ashley we're amazing. read more

The Old Shillelagh - Super Nachos - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I'd heard good things about their vegan food menu for the last few years, so mom and I decided to stop in here on our way to a Tigers game over the summer. The vegan menu is good, but be prepared it is a lot of faux meats. I ordered the reuben because its kind of a unique find on vegan menus and it was jackfruit-based. They accidentally sent out the reuben spring rolls, but didn't charge me for them, and they had my sandwich made a few minutes later. It all sat kind of heavy with me, but the taste was good. We had beers and moved along. The server started out a little rough with some slight perceived attitude, but he loosened up after a bit. All in all, decent spot. I'd go for beers, but the food alone wouldn't bring me back. read more

A traditional style bar, with lots of wood and TV screens with ball games on. A good variety of beers, with a more limited menu, but the corned beef on rye did not disappoint. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a nice experience. read more

Obsessed with The Old Shillelagh! I'm fully plant based and their plant based menu is INCREDIBLE. I currently live in LA, and they truly have more plant based options than most restaurants in LA. Great food, great drinks, and great vibes :) read more

The bar is dated although THE Beer was cold and they had Guinness as they should. Service and food delivery was timely and quick. Food was meeh. read more

I've been several times. Just bad. Bad drink (threw it out), awful service. 15% added to garbage. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Again, this review is based on giving them three tries. Don't. Go. There. read more

What a blast! Loved celebrating with my pals at this Detroit gem Sloppy steaks not on the menu (4 stars) read more

The Old Shillelagh - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We were in town for a Tigers game with a mostly vegetarian crew and this place has an entire vegetarian/vegan side of their pub menu, so I loaded up on the delicious takeout and headed to the hotel, where it was a huge hit. I can't speak to the dining-in experience but I certainly had a pleasant time with the other bar patrons and the bartender while I waited for the food. read more

People are meh and the drinks are way overpriced. $8 for Michelob Ultra, $17 for a Long Island. Inside is very outdated. Hard pass in the future read more

They have amazing vegetarian options. We got the Beyond Potato Skins and Beyond Chicken Tenders. They were both great. The service was quick and very attentive. We will definitely return and try more items. read more

From a person who knows there way around a kitchen, this food has zero taste. From the Reuben egg rolls to the fish and chips and even a BLT nothing but disappointment. 2 Long Island ice teas didn't even taste the same. You will not earn a clean plate award from here and you won't need a to go box. Into the trash read more

Yo! Calling all of my vegan homies, this place is the actual shit. Reasonably priced, stupidly tasty fat boii vegan bites. They grill up a mean Beyond burger, they fry some lit ass fries, and their nachos are insane. They also have brunch on weekends. Absolute "who tha hell woulda thought it!?" sort of place, but the menu is truly one of the best around. If y'got doubts, click the pics. read more

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Stopped in for a beer and some pretzel bites because we where looking to figure out where we were headed next and we were greeted with a warm welcome. The outside patio is an awesome place to smoke since you are in Michigan. They also have a heated room outside that is awesome. The sour beers are amazing. What did it for me was that the bar tenders there talked to us and helped us get a feel for the pulse of the city. They knew where to go and what to do and I'm not talking about the touristy stuff. read more

The Old Shillelagh - Burgers Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The food was amazing! The vegan menu was one of the best I have seen. I had the Faux Fish and Chips (not I have ever had real fish and chips) but it was fabulous; great crunch and balance of a bite from the heart of palm with the breading, chips were great, and tartar sauce-YUM!! Service was great; love Jason! Music outstanding!! read more

The food is not what you come here for, at least I tried it one time and haven't eaten anything here since. At least it looks nicer since their renovations. I have been coming here for at least a decade or longer before a hockey games, but I think their shuttle takes you to any of the games in Detroit. It was always the old green school bus with loud, raucous game goers. The bus was always a rough and tumble ride in, waiting with bated breath for the tires and chassis to give way to all of the slightly tipsy, rhythmic shakers on the bus. The driver was always exacerbating the drunken and inebriated conditions by making the bus go side to side a bit on our drive to and fro. It's no wonder I didn't see more chunks flying during the rides. You come for the beer, energy and comradeship and some pre or post game cheering and celebrating after a Wings game. The jolly spirits of the people at the bar on game day is intense, just as it is on the bus. We all become closely bonded by whatever game is on for the night. read more