If you are looking for a place to hold a private party you have found what you are looking for…read more The food is great and reasonably priced. What sets this place apart from the rest is their service. They are extremely amenable, almost too amenable, they do an absolutely phenomenal job of working with you to make sure your get together is successful. Is 'fancy'? No. Are your guests going to be 'wowed' when you tell them where your get together is going to be? Not at all. If that's what you're looking for this isn't the place. If you're looking to have a comfortable casual party where your attendees feel like they are at home and don't give being themselves a second thought look no further, you've found your venu.

The only thing that kept O'Briens from being five stars is we had that uncomfortable wait for…read moresomeone to let us know we could sit or to seat us. The food is delicious. I love corned beef just on rye bread with mustard. Most places only offer reubens which I just dont like. O'Briens is the spot for the corned beef sandwich I LOVE!! The sandwich was piled high with corned beef and the yummy kind. My fiancé had the fish and chips. He was impressed. He has done quite a few trips for work to London. O'Briens is the closest fish and chips that he has had since being in London.

This review is going to be a little different, so please read to the end…read more I arrived soon after they opened, and was told that the kitchen wasn't open quite yet, but that the cook was supposed to be in soon. Fine. I was in no particular hurry. I had a drink. Time passed...and passed...etc. Finally, just before I was going to pay for my drinks and leave, apparently the cook arrived, and the very nice lady behind the bar apologetically came to take my order. At this point, it would take even more time to go somewhere else so I ordered what the menu calls a Philly Cheese Steak, with onion rings. The food comes out and its unlike any other "Philly Cheese Steak" I've ever had before. Two things stood out. First, it was served not on a hoagie roll like every other cheesesteak in the world, but on a kaiser roll, so that when you pick it up, of course, everything falls out onto the plate. The second thing was the complete lack of taste. I did not know that meat, cheese, onions, and peppers could be so bland. Now, you might be asking, "After that, how can you give them 4 stars?". Here's why. When the very nice lady behind the bar came to ask how it was, I was honest...it was terrible. There was a man sitting at the bar, who I assume was the owner. She spoke to him and he came over and could not have been nicer. I don't know what issues he's dealing with in the kitchen, but he didn't seem to be surprised. He agreed with what I was saying, apologized profusely, and here's the kicker...he didn't charge me for anything. Not the food, not the drinks, nothing. When I protested and tried to pay for the drinks I would have had anyway, he refused. So...4 stars. I'm going to assume that they're going through a rough patch in the kitchen, but trying hard to fix things, and more than willing to make it right. I hope it works out for them.

Great little spot in town for pub favorites and a perfect pint of Guinness. We enjoy the service…read morethe best. Attentive and friendly! The food is good. Seems their kitchen crisis is over, thankfully. Full menu is available once again.

This place is a nice place for a good meal. I've been twice and had two classics..the Corned beef…read moreand cabbage ( which is my favorite meal in the world ) personally, I do prefer it traditional meaning cabbage boiled not fried, served with carrots and with whole potatoes and not mashed and I dont need a gravy...yellow mustard is perfect. But it was a good meal. The Cottage Pie was pretty good..again, I prefer the classics so I would rather a Shepherd's Pie ( with seasoned ground lamb and not beer ), but it was still a nice comfort meal. The decor is cute..I miss the dim light and warm / dark woods and colors that you expect in an Irish pub. I met the owner on the first visit and she is very nice and I wish her great luck..but the kids who work there have very little passion or personality unfortunately. This really is a nice little place and I hope it succeeds..but it has a few up hill issues..first is its smack in the center of many already establishment great restaurants the other big one is this: 75% of people who live up here moved from Southern Westchester or the Bronx..what does that mean? ..it means we all grew up on Rorys!!! And that is what we are seeking up here. Anyway, nice little place for a comfort meal if you are tired of Good Chinese or Italian. Enjoy!

We came here tonight and this place is so amazing!! So cozy, and the food and service are both…read moreexceptional! The Irish music is so nice too, really feels like you're in Ireland! We had a couple smash burgers and of course some pints! The cottage shop was so fun too stocked with all Irish chocolates and treats (we got Cadbury everything). You won't regret stopping in here!

Visited on Sunday before ST Patty's. Went to see Piper Dream to see Coryanne with her bag pipes!…read more Excellent music and dance area. Decided to have Irish food since that was the menu for the night. My friend had the shepherds pie and it was HORRIBLE. If you could find a carrot you were lucky never mind any of the other veggies. The potatoes were little scoops plopped around the top, no cheese. Bland and horrible. Worse Shepherds Pie ever. I had the corned beef reuben and the corned beef looked like scraps that should have been used on nachos instead of a sandwich. There were some strips of CB with sauerkraut and the swiss made the rest of the sandwich OK. Would go back for the music but would not have food here. Waitresses were not as attentive as they should have been as we had empty glasses of Guiness and needed refills and had to wait along time to get them to swing by. Excuse twice was the Guiness kicked? I can see 1 time, but not 2 in a short time. If you want authentic Irish fare go somewhere else.

Went to check out a band here. It's a big place really nice great venue for a band. We ordered…read morequesadillas, nachos, and wings, standard pub fare. The Irish quesadillas were fantastic! Love the corn beef and cabbage inside. Regular nachos were OK, they were missing key elements of nachos. No jalapeños, no salsa, no guac. Pretty lackluster. The wings were good, we had two different types smothered in the sauces. Wings were also very good and the waitress was really nice and accommodating.

The crew and I heard about a new barbecue spot all the way out in Danbury, CT so we packed up the…read morewhip and shot out there! Here's how it went at Farmboys Smokin' BBQ! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on South Street with its own private parking lot is this gem. What looks like a seemingly medium-sized house on the side of the street is this unique spot. Out back there are several smokers that are fed with wood on a regular basis. Once inside you'll see the rustic concept. Lots of wood everywhere and a pretty open concept. Directly in front of you is the circular bar and off to the left is the main dining room. The lighting is warm and inviting as well. Service: The whole staff really took care of us since we were a pretty big party. We had no issues whatsoever. Food: So I got to try A LOT of things here. I started off with the Just Peachy which is Crowne Royal Peach served with a whiskey-soaked peach and some sweet tea. It was deliciously well-balanced and simple with only 3 major ingredients. Next up was the Homestyle Honey Cornbread. This was very good, soft and simple, I do wish the butter was warmer though so that it was easier to spread. Next up was the Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Belly. It was so soft, so tender, savory and flavorful. I loved the bit of char from the "skin" and the sweet/spiciness was a great addition. Next up was the Smokey Mac & Cheese that comes served in a super hot skillet and it was SUPER CHEESY, yet very thick as well. This was so delicious, peppery, a bit sharp, but I really enjoyed it. Next up were the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which are an excellent menu choice for those that don't eat meat. They're served over a blue cheese coleslaw and this was an awesome idea! I was very impressed because coleslaw is usually made with mayonnaise, using bleu cheese was brilliant. The "wings" themselves were crispy and flavorful. Next up was the Farmboys Old Fashioned which is a twist on the original classic. In it is Basil Hayden Toast Premium Bourbon and other secret ingredients. This was delicious as well and was just a hint too sweet to me. Next up were the Super Sloppy Nachos. These are a concoction of melted cheddar, homemade cheese sauce, baked beans, ranch, BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapenos and pulled pork. You can get chicken instead if you wish. These were delicious and very straightfroward, but pretty heavy. I actually really liked the fresh jalapenos that provided a bit of a crunch along with the chips. Very good. Next up were the Brussels Sprouts which are served with crispy pork belly and hot honey sauce. I mean, I guess these aren't healthy as they once were anymore. Lol. These were straight though. I liked how they were cooked and the other flavors involved drowned out the actual Brussels flavor. Second to last was the beef brisket. It was amazing and was so incredibly tender. Just simply amazing. I don't have anything else to say. Lastly, the smoked wings. These were super tender and they still had a crispy skin! The smokey flavor was excellent and there were hints of Cajun, maybe creole in it as well. I loved these so much. Value: Barbecue is usually on a bit of the pricey side, but that's just the way it goes. The food usually takes a lot longer and time is money. That's about it. This place wasn't crazy though and the portions are big so you definitely get your money's worth. In conclusion, I really, really liked this place and just wish it were closer to me so that I could visit more often. However, if you're on that side of the state or not, make your way there to check them out!

Farmboys, Farmboys, Farmboys... I know it's super cold…read moreoutside and business is probably slow, but yesterday's experience unfortunately was not a good one. My wife and son were super excited to try barbecue at this famous local spot, but we definitely caught them on an off night. Reviews are mostly good for this place, so I guess timing and circumstances are at play. My wife ordered the peach cocktail and they were out. I ordered the RIBS, they were out !!! They didn't have the sausage for the combination platter and came out a couple of minutes later saying they had it (most likely just seared because the smoke was not there when we were eating). They were out of Brussel sprouts. They were out of MUSTARD !! I ordered a house pilsner they were out and I ordered another beer. Need i say more? On a good note they can barbecue. The brisket was very good. Great smoke ring and true winner. The pulled pork and chicken both had good smoke. Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but it was still good. Baked beans were good. My wife absolutely loved the cole slaw. Waitress was very good. Polite, apologetic and serviced us very well. We addressed our disappointment and hopefully by summer this famous BBQ spot can get back on track.

Food is excellent ! Came promptly with no problems with the…read morechoices. A place to definitely keep on your menu :)

Fun and lively atmosphere. Good food. Never knew it was tucked in this spot. Definitely I'll go…read moreagain.

This is an amazing place!! Absolutely love the food, atmosphere and the staff is fantastic!!read more

Outside bar service is horrible. Sat at the bar for over 20 minutes and nobody acknowledged me…read more Also tried to double charge me for a second beer.

This is an eclectic old world style bar and restaurant, easily visible from I-84 in Danbury near…read morethe NY border. The place is built around memorabilia from Danbury's history including a model train that runs around the bar ($0.25) and other interesting oddities. Service is super fun and friendly and our server Natalia was outstanding! Pub food was great- our wings, potato skins, and spinach and artichoke dip (served with veggies and chips and garlic bread strips) We had a great meal and a great time!

Five stars all the way. This place is family owned and operated for more than 40 years, and you can…read morefeel the pride the moment you walk in. The walls are covered with relics from the old Great Danbury Fair, and the 100-year-old bar gives the whole place a warm, lived-in charm that feels real, not staged. We tried the SouthWest Eggrolls with the guacamole ranch dipping sauce and they were seriously good. The Mushroom Panini was packed with portobello mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, red pepper pesto, tomatoes, and greens on rustic crust bread. Add Rosy's fries and you're set. The Pastrami on a Pretzel Roll was another winner with sautéed onions, Swiss, and whole grain mustard. Also came with Rosy's fries, which we happily demolished. Rebeca, our server, was awesome. Friendly, quick, and on top of everything without hovering. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back.

Irish pub that's a little bit on the divier side. Service was quick at the bar. Bartenders choice…read morereally hit the spot. Cheese was perfectly melted on the chicken. Sauce gave it the extra layer of flavor. Bread was also nicely toasted. Fries had a nice crispy to them.

Had a wonderful drink made by Joanne. A White Russian . Great server also. Good music playing…read morethe back ground .

It was our first time at Better in Bethel, and we were there to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday…read more(on Valentine's Day). From the moment we walked in, the hostess made us feel welcome, and the great service continued throughout the evening. Liz L was our server, and she was absolutely amazing--attentive, friendly, and made the whole night feel special. She checked in on us at all the right times and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Everyone we interacted with was attentive and kind, which made the experience even better. The food was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Better in Bethel and will definitely be back!

I've always enjoyed the previous restaurants at this location and the streak continues with this…read moredelicious addition to the Bethel dining scene! I came here for a Saturday lunch and loved the menu, the drinks and the atmosphere. I had a really good winter salad that was enough for two meals. We also had some beef Wellington sliders that were so good. I could have just eaten those. We had a side of feta fries which were also good. Service was friendly and it was overall a very nice experience. Looking forward to coming back for dinner.