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Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant
91/100 (499 ratings)
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"Spectacular pub! Wonderful cozy barroom, quick service, and the finest pint of Guinness I’ve had in Virginia. Food was great too. 100% would..."
Thomas Vales
"Very nice food and service and we lucked up when there was an outside band..."
Deborah Wymann
"Very cool, true Irish/British bar! I only had drinks, but I would love to sample the food soon! (It looked really good) Lucky for me, there was an..."
Neal Johnson
"Cute small place. Drinks are cheaper than other places I feel. And it's walking distance from the canal club for concerts so perfect to go grab a..."
Lucy Maze
"Very authentic Irish Pub, when I say authentic, I mean it feels like you walked into a pub on the other side of the pond. Richmond's cobble stone..."
Filipp A
"My wife and I dine here on a pretty regular basis. I love their food and the outside patio seating option when the weather is favorable...."
Jeff Steil
"I never get fish and chips. I got them here due to the atmosphere and friendly staff giving me hope they weren't soggy nonsense like other east coast..."
TJ Gioconda
"Great place to grab good food when in Richmond. Whenever we are in the area, we tend to stop in this establishment. A clean place with wonderful..."
Robert Ziegenfus
"This is an authentic Irish wonder nestled in the downtown area of Richmond Virginia. The atmosphere is AWESOME. The drinks are great, but the food is..."
James Good
"Lovely place run by wonderful people. Would go all the time when I lived in the Bottom. Has a very neighborhood like feel with great..."
Joseph D
"We went to check out the session and it was great. I felt like I was back in a pub in Ireland. Our waitress was great too. I knew they were legit..."
Suzanne Kiese
"Nice place to have a drink and sit outside. Did not order any..."
Barbara S.
"Hi, Christian from the White Star in Liverpool, lovely to meet you all, hope you enjoyed your time back in good old UK 😉 Hope I can visit one day..."
Christian
"I just found this review I supposedly posted (along with several others). I love Rosie Connelly's ❤️. I would NEVER give them a 3 star review!..."
holly green
"Food is 10/10. Our waitress was awesome, and the vibe in this place is genuinely wholesome. Awesome..."
Caleb Casias
"Proper Irish pub feel Great selection of traditional food. Comfort food great for when it is cold or light for for hotter days. Good beer selection,..."
Scott Fogleman
"Cool irish pub. Poured solid black and..."
Paul Puccinelli
"Really unique British Pub in the heart of Richmond. Small and cozy inside. Lots of outdoor seating as well. Owner is originally from..."
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Alaina’s Ale House
85/100 (722 ratings)
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"We have been to Alaina's Ale House three times since they opened and each time was beyond excellent. The atmosphere and service was great each time...."
Debra Moran
"I had one of those best steaks of my life here. I will definitely be going back to try other things although it will be hard not to order the steak..."
Ashley Waddington
"Amazing food and great service! We had the scotch eggs for an appetizer, and a prime rib sandwich and the meatloaf burger for dinner. Delicious! We..."
Alexa Marie Stone
"Super good unique pub food. Service was EXCELLENT, Thanks Jess. The calamari, super tasty and unique. Fresh fresh ingredients. Loved it. The Irish..."
Mike Merlin
"Attended soft opening tonight, super friendly staff, seating in the dining room was comfortable, not too fancy, was very inviting. Drink list was..."
Jordan Shoener
"Seth, the boys and I went for dinner last night. We all loved it. There were several options for each of us. We will definitely be going back. And,..."
Cory Gardiner
"The special Mothers' Day Brunch was very good - the kitchen was quickly replacing buffet items as they became empty, the staff was friendly and..."
John Breckenridge
"Food was delicious ! Great drink selection! Staff was very friendly. Best of luck Ryan and Caz. We’ll be..."
Cheltia Adams
"Went in today and had the ahi tuna, lobster roll and lobster mac and cheese. Every single thing was amazing and the service was even better. I will..."
Mikayla Costa
"Amazing food! My friends and I ate here a few weeks ago and out of 7 of us we had not one complaint. The service was PHENOMENAL. Our waitress..."
Sherri Cormier Crane
"We have been here twice and the food is so good! The Shepard’s pie bites were my favorite! They were also well informed when it came to allergens,..."
Kim Ainsworth
"Just hosted the most amazing baby shower at Alaina’s Ale House. The staff was unbelievably accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure..."
Kalyn Schmoyer
"So tried it out tonight. Staff was very friendly and professional. Food was fresh and tasty. Good prices for the quantity and quality of food. We'll..."
Daniel M Kelley
"Tried Alaina's out for the first time last night.. Absolutely delicious! I had the surf and turf and my fiance had the baked cod. Our server was also..."
Hannah Panneton
"Went for the first time on Friday night and very impressed!! Staff was friendly and worked well with each other. Food was absolutely fantastic, as I..."
Michelle Pacheco
"Such a great addition to Richmond! There is a fantastic menu that definitely has something to offer everyone. We enjoyed every bite. The tater tot..."
Jillian Moran Colomb
"My family and I had dinner at Alaina’s last night and loved it! We tried the calamari, mozzarella sticks, cast iron cod and meatloaf burger. All..."
Lynn Hall
"We went Saturday night. I tried Shepards Pie. It was the Best! Had enough for leftovers for lunch the next day. We had a few drinks, too. The..."
Carol Church
"Awesome food. Awesome prices we needed something like this in the area. Fun times karaoke Thursday . got to try it..."
Pamela Phillips Caswell
"Very clean, friendly staff, great food! Can't wait to go..."
Jenifer Burr O'Brien
"Great food and excellent service! We will definitely go..."
KM Crofter
"Great food!!!! Ryan you did amazing!!..."
Brittany DeGrooth
"GREAT food, solid drink menu, we will definitely be..."
Kristen Tiberio
"Excellent food and service! Loved..."
Pam Wyman Moyer
"Great food and..."
Randy Caddick
"Try the Guinness ice cream..."
Michelle N Harry Hazard
"Had a reservation so was seated right away. Small so recommend making the reservation instead of dropping in. Service was QUICK despite other reviews..."
Chelsea S.
"Food is SO SO SO DELICIOUS!!! Never have had a bad breakfast!! And, dinner time is even better! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the owner Ryan..."
MW
"The food and menu are excellent. Service is adequate. It's a quiet place, good for kids, decent beer selections. I highly recommend the fried..."
Noel Grandmaison
"Great scotch eggs. Not far from the highway so it makes a great pit stop. I wouldn't recommend the lobster roll, everything else was..."
M. Victoria Kline
"Absolutely delicious! Thanks for the two great dishes for our birthday celebration last..."
Jen Heise
"Stopped for an early dinner on our way to Newport and were not disappointed! Tasty food, great service, easy to find. Would happily stop..."
Carrie Bulger
"My family had a delicious breakfast at Alaina's this morning. The staff was friendly, and the food was great. Both kids asked to go back..."
Melissa Chalek
"Sturdy Irish food for a cold rainy day. The scotch eggs were awesome but a bit pricey. Enjoyed..."
Stacey Jacobellis
"Editing a review from 2 years ago-Alainas has stepped up their game even more!! The cocktails were phenomenal, delicious new menu items. They’re..."
Sara T
"Second time eating here in the past two weeks. First time was for lunch. Really enjoy this place. Excellent service, very reasonable prices and..."
Jim Saint
"The food was good and the service was great. Unfortunately it's a bit loud, so if you are looking for a place to chat and such, it can be difficult...."
Andrew Warzocha
"This place should have a wait everyday. Food is awesome, menu has a nice variety, price is right, service is great and area is..."
Kristen LaPlante
"We have been to Alaina’s several times. Both for dinner and breakfast. Friday they have prime rib and it’s so good. They’re pot pies are..."
Lois Kusmierz
"What a great relaxing place to have some drinks and snacks in such a beautiful setting. Glad my friend and I discovered this place. Great apps and..."
Jody Nelson
"The only detractor was the service, food was EXCELLENT, beer was COLD and the setting is tough to beat. Our waitress was nice but just part of a new..."
Scott Wilson
"Good service above all, never had an unusual wait or a bad staff interaction. Bartenders are always friendly and work fast. The food is great,..."
B B (Breaky)
Rare Olde Times
83/100 (1005 ratings)
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"Rare Olde Times is the perfect Irish bar! I felt like we stepped into someplace that I've seen on movies and TV shows with all the pub decor and..."
Krystal Case
"Just had dinner here. Anastasia was our server and she was absolutely awesome. Really good food, very reasonably priced, and all tasted fresh! New go..."
Cian Ghataora
"This fun pub is a great place to celebrate anything and everything. They always seem to have an event going on, whether it's pub trivia, brunch,..."
Marc Navez
"Always lovely!! Great service with the right amount amount of Irish pizzazz...live music was nice touch..."
R E
"If you like potatoes and wholesome Irish cuisine, this is the place for you. Small, quaint little operation. I would recommend visiting, atmosphere..."
Dr80ew
"This pub is a "rare" find that will teleport you to the "olde times". I'd visited on Saint Patrick's Day and was pleasantly surprised by the crowd,..."
Anindita Barman
"Rare Olde Times has rearranged the tables to ensure all customers feel save dining in. During the time we were there, they had turned down many..."
Lin Brann
"One of the best dives that I've been to In a long time. staff made you feel like family yesterday atmosphere was very warm and very inviting live..."
jim stoecker
"8/29/2023: I love Rare Olde Times. My best friend and I ate there today in memory of Sinead..."
Claire Hayes-Fogarty Dixon
"Went there to meet friends and see a band play. Nice atmosphere. The stage is small, so the band couldn't have drums; but the sound system was..."
Joe Hubbell
"This is a great neighborhood Irish pub. Get the best Shepherd’s pie and PE island mussels in town. They have a generous happy hour too. They..."
Ed H
"Absolutely classic pub fare. Had some wonderfully delicious scotch eggs and a beer braised tri-tip grilled cheese sandwich. My wife had a homey..."
Adam V
"Years ago, I Googled the Rare Old Times menu and went in to pick up their salmon cakes, which were very good, but are no longer on the menu. I was..."
Tracey Dorsey
"Authentic Irish pub. Great food, great beer, great tunes! Couple caveats: one, make reservations if you want to see the stage, and two, be patient..."
Skip Rowland
"Was there to see a friend of a friend perform. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and pleasant even though they were very..."
Russell Sawyer
"Fun place with great music. Wish the server was in a better mood... we all have those days I..."
Shane Crockett
"Went on a quiet Tuesday and bellied up to the bar. Gibby and Andy were both welcoming and honestly nice guys. I had corned beef and cabbage - which..."
soupergrover
"Went to see live music performed by Chris & Jane. They are both very talented and put on a great show! I look forward to seeing them..."
Kenny Gulasky
O'toole's Restaurant & Pub
82/100 (3749 ratings)
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Takeout
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"You can't find a friendlier place to enjoy a great meal, have a few drinks or enjoy the entertainment! The food is great, the staff too notch! Bring..."
Sybel Crone
"This is a wonderful place to meet ppl and enjoy conversation and have great drinks. I recommend this place for all to come and enjoy. I loved the..."
Pamela L Campbell
"O'Toole's has the best staff around, good food, good prices, great music, and Guinness is always on tap. Love the fact that is a local, family owned..."
Donna Kalkman Clune
"I love everything about this place - Atmosphere. food, drink.......And especially the patrons and wait..."
Marguerite Murphy
"Wow!! This was the place to be on St Patrick's Day! The pub was packed and there were waiting lines to get in...but that added to the fun!..."
Sandi Davenport
"Great place! Everything I expect from an Irish pub. It all starts with friendly people, followed by great food and great pints. �..."
Fred Gerloff
"We moved to this part of Richmond almost 4 years ago and we FINALLY stopped in for dinner and it was effing delicious!!! I had the prime rib with mac..."
Jaymie Zaharek Snellenberger
"Mr. O'Toole's favorite French Dip Sandwich is just too good!!!! OMG the Corn beef and cabbage, Irish stew...not to mention the Nachos and Munchies...."
Lisa Smith
"Best " by golly" place in all of Richmond Im tellin ya now. Never had a bad time. Never had a bad meal, just 100% all around. John has definately..."
Laura Clarke
"Has been and always will be a favorite pub to frequent for food, Guinness and entertainment. John is carrying on the family tradition and keeping the..."
Judy Ashburn
"For it being close to home and I can enjoy everyone, I think it's a very nice chill spot for me...not to mention the food is on..."
Terrence James
"Great dining experience, and right in our own neighborhood! We will be back and we will definitely ask for Liz to be our server..."
Portia Price
"We came on the mission of onion rings. I will say the onion rings were great, but they did lack a little salt or seasoning in the breading. They were..."
Virginia Milius
"Very nice Irish pub/restaurant with a large bar and many choices of beer. The food is hearty, delicious, and the portions are generous. The..."
Steven Kendall
"Holy cow! Am I glad I found O'Toole's! We were visiting the Petersburg Battle Field and used Google to find somewhere to eat. Google steered us to..."
Erle Smith
"Food was absolutely delicious! Best restaurant we have been to in a while. Lots of options for us and our little one. Staff was really nice and did a..."
Ashley Townsend
"My Wife and I went out with her Niece and her Husband to celebrate my 66th Birthday. The food we ordered was delicious. We also went there in August..."
David Shaw
"Very nice place to go with family and friends the waiter was very nice and the food..."
Jaime Leon Gomez
"First time and super friendly! Bartenders are the best. Sit there instead of a table. Unless you have children or someone picky. :) thanks..."
chris johnson
"We visited the restaurant twice. We sat on the patio both times. The visit started out a little rocky. We had arrived and were seated before..."
Cruz Incorporated
"Love,love, love the food here. The service was awesome, the atmosphere..."
Beverly Jenkins
"We celebrated a 70th birthday party with a buffet of chicken wings, barbecue with rolls and cole slaw, french fries, a veggie platter and several..."
Robin Wallmeyer
"Live music. Amazing food. Good quantities and a lovely hostess. What is not to love! The vegetable medley is the BEST I have ever has. And the roll..."
Aditi Singh
"Can't say anything bad about this pub. Been coming here for years and always enjoy returning when I visit Richmond. "Comfort Food" and great service...."
JoAnna Davis
"Been here a couple times over the past couple months, to see bands and grab a bite. Love the friendly & festive atmosphere. Service is friendly and..."
Red Drewster
"It's cool vintage spot that feels the same as it ever did, which is really nice sometimes, especially when you watch VCU gobble up buildings with..."
Sara Hudson
"Really good food, we stop by anytime we pass through Richmond. We've had the same waitress the last 2 times and she is..."
K. T.
"Another excellent evening at O'Toole's. 4.5 stars. Beth said that her steak special (Wednesday nights) wasn't as good as last time, but still tasty..."
Bob Bonham
Clancy's Public House
81/100 (1473 ratings)
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"It's our first time here. We found this gem on Yelp. We were looking for something different from our usual and found this place next to my son's..."
Sue Huynh-Nguyen
"This place is so amazing. A truly great beer list and a menu to match. It has become our default place to go eat! Also, the wait staff is so friendly..."
Keely Knipling
"Really awesome food! The chicken fried steak is plate size and the shrimp & grits are full of flavor! You normally don't get this type of food in a..."
Alexander Cheng
"My wife and I have eaten here for a semi private party and for a special beer dinner. Both experiences were excellent. Despite a miscommunication..."
Chris New
"Hands down the best food around!! They have a variety of food to choose from & a great brunch on Saturdays & Sundays!! If you haven't been here..."
Averie N Coppola
"The food is fresh and delicious, and the menu selection was impressive! We have eaten here several times and the service is great every time. We..."
Amber Lingenfelder Hamby
"We have been here several times for dinner, lunch and brunch and have ALWAYS loved the food and great service. I love the atmosphere, lighting and..."
Frika McCullough
"We frequent Clancy's on a weekly basis and I can say they are consistently on point every single time! Drinks are perfect, food is always fantastic..."
Jessica Whitehead Cardenas
"I'm pretty regular there. The food is delicious every time. To-go orders have always been checked and as requested. The beer selection is..."
Andrew C. Perkins
"What a fun place! The service is outstanding and the food is delicious!! I had Irish stew twice in one week because it was sooooo good- and perfect..."
Cherylann Campbell Vaillancourt
"Clancy's is the place to go for great food, good service and amazing atmosphere. Everything on their menu is fantastic, and their servers are..."
Kelley Large
"I haven't found an entree, appetizer or mixed drink that isn't amazing. Prices, food and selection are AUsome!! Get the pork chops and a Clancy's..."
Scott Wiland
"Visited for the first time on Saturday. Likely one of the best tasting fish & chips I've ever had. Great food, drinks, friendly and attentive..."
Rosemary Klein Staggs
"The Chicken fried steak was practically hanging off the plate. Very delicious. We also had the Rueben and it was spot on. Service was..."
Juanita Nunez Neilson
"WOW!! This spot exceeded my expectations, can’t wait to go back. The customer service from the moment I walked in was excellent. I sat at the bar..."
James Beeks
"The food and service was amazing! I was helped by Billy and the moment my wife and I walked in, he greeted with a smile and made sure we got taken..."
Juan Lopez
"Ordered the fish and chips, the fish was pretty good, but the chips (potatoes) were AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. I was looking forward to going back to..."
J F
"Great place to dine. Food were great especially the salmon plate..."
Zub Zero
"We needed a table for 7 at the last minute, and they put a couple of tables together to accommodate us. No wait. The holiday drinks were great,..."
Shannon Bedo
"This place I'd a hidden gem. The atmosphere is perfect for a personal experience, it's tiddy, quiet, charming, and the staff are amazing. The menu..."
Taylor
"Great place to eat with a very friendly waitress. The food was outstanding with just the right amount of..."
Mario Cano
"We recently found this gem of a restaurant. Their menu is large any everything sounds good. Everything we had was perfect. Lots of beer on tap to..."
Nick Hockstra
"Clancy’s is an amazing place to eat and enjoy a great time! Their food is AMAZING and the atmosphere is just as good! If you are in the..."
Sara Goates
"The food and drinks were excellent. It is definitely more of a bar than a restaurant but that is to be expected after all it is an Irish pub. The..."
Jason Mouton
The Local Eatery & Pub
79/100 (46 ratings)
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"Absolutely incredible pastrami sandwich. Might be the best I've had. The chips WANTED to be good but, unfortunately, they were partially stale. The..."
Thomas Fisher
"Fantastic fresh, quick and easy, take out dinner spot. We got a meatball sub, BBQ pulled pork sandwich and desserts. The staff was very kind and..."
Meghan Rainey
"I came in on a week night after going to the playground with my son and was pleasantly surprised by all the delicious menu items they had available!!..."
Courtney Moquin
"Oh the truffalo chicken sandwich is SO GOOD! Everything was so fresh and crispy and delicious! The restaurant is immaculate and the people who work..."
Jaime Patel
"Just realized this place was down the street and tried for the first time. Amazing BBQ pulled pork sandwich and meatball sub. The cookies were also..."
Nicole M
"Found this beauty of a place as I was again missing NY. I saw that they had Bacon Egg and Cheese served on a Bagel! A house made bagel! Had to grab..."
PhilThatIn
"First visit - tried a Turkey BLTA Wrap. It was excellent, but expensive ($15 - worth it). Second visit - had a craving for the same Turkey BLTA Wrap..."
Chris Oreilly
"Just had the local eatery cater a brunch and everything was delicious! People raved about the quiche. The pastries and bagels were amazing! Highly..."
Christine Thomas
"I got the blackened chicken salad. It was loaded with perfectly cooked chicken, fresh veggies and the honey lime cumin dressing was AMAZING! My..."
Laura Ferbert
"Love this place! Have not had a bad meal here. You can tell the owners love what they do, it shows in the food they make. Can't wait for Harper..."
Roy Root