O'Connell's Irish Pub

1211 Wellington St. W, Ottawa - K1Y 2Z8
23 reviews
Irish Pub Pubs
(613) 724-2200

Incredibly strange experience. Went in the early afternoon for a pint because we had just finished a half marathon and the food and drinks looked good.I Felt like we had walked into a party in someone’s basement where everyone refused to acknowledge you. Front door had a staff member blocking the entrance while flipping through channels- oddly enough while a band was playing? We asked him over and over again if we could be seated but he kept flipping channels and couldn’t hear us over the music even though we were inches away.We went around back to possibly find another staff member after waiting a while for the possible door man to notice us. On the patio there was a waiter who told us to seat ourselves. After 20 minutes, we never got a menu, or anything even though we repeatedly asked for service. We would wave him down, he would say one sec I’ll be there soon and go to someone who had just arrived. He served multiple tables multiple times before even acknowledging us even though he told us to sit. he sat people after us and knew their drink order and they got their beverages and food before we even got menus. We finally left before getting anything.Seems like this place cares more about having their staff get drunk with their regulars than having even bare minimum service. It was clear everyone here working or being served was blasted and it was not even dinner yet.Odd experience. Have fun!

I love this place for live music. Both playing and listening. ✌❤? highly recommend 11 out of 10

Staff very accommodating and down to earth. Food is what you would expect from a small pub, no complaints!

As soon as we entered this bar we immediately felt a bit uncomfortable there was this really handsy man in the corner that kept on coming over. Ended up ordering a Piture of sangria it was extremely overpriced $45 dollars then left

Friendly people Great music

Friendly environment: Menu is predictable and so it the food.

great times, great food , great music

If you're looking for cheap beer and snacks and awesome live music with a fun crowd, come here. We had a great time thanks to Jesse the overworked waiter and enjoyed the performance by Roland Doucet.

Best watering hole in Ottawa plus nice day drink8ng 8n the sun (great patio)

It was nice to get out for about 1 hour, have a drink , and say hi to some friends I have not seen in a long time.