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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
76 reviews for Conor O'Neill's
Review Highlights
"Great fish and chips (skip the homemade tartar sauce."
(in 13 reviews)
"...with the bar-made-in-Ireland thing, good beer, great food."
(in 5 reviews)
"I had the shepherd's pie and I enjoyed it."
(in 6 reviews)
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76 reviews in English
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Review from Tracy L.
Tempe, AZ
10/27/2011
Woo! 5 stars! Is that possible?
Yeah, I think when I rate a place I consider all things: experience, location, prices, and ambiance. I am never disappointed with my time here. If you want to relax and people watch, you may. If you want to go crazy and get fuzzy, you may. If you want to jump around shouting about soccer/futbol, you may. If you've lived in Ann Arbor long enough, you'd know there aren't many places for a good beer and warm atmosphere. I would like to think Conor's is one of them.
I like the crowd here. I like how friendly the service is. I like the accents. I discovered Jameson and ginger here. The vegetable burger is great. They hold events here quite often and if you catch them it can be quite fun. No busted wallets here, but of course it depends on what you get. Fun, fun, fun! -
Review from Chad T.
Plymouth Charter Township, MI
2/3/2012
This place is often busy, especially with the "I'm cool and want to pay extra for my drinks, deal with the parking situation downtown A2, and be seen waiting outside on a cold winter night to get in" crowd.
The food is decent, not bad, though nothing is great either. I can't even remember what I've eaten the past several times I've been there, which says something about the food.
They pour a pint of Guinness correctly. This is important, many bars do not pour their pints the right way.
Prices are on the expensive side.
This place is noisy, I often have trouble hearing the people at my table speak on a busy night.
All in all this isn't my favorite place, but they do pour a perfect pint - this keeps me coming back on occasion to meet friends for a drink after work. -
Review from Michelle C.
Ann Arbor, MI
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nightlife: The bar fills up very quickly. The crowd is very diverse- from UM undergrad students to local, mid-50s adults. There is a large seletion of beer and liquor, slightly overpriced.
Food: I had lunh here- ordered fish 'n chips and barbecue pork sandwich. Fish was fresh and the breading was very crisp. Fries were crisp and seasoned well. The tartar sauce wasn't a traditional tartar sauce you would expect. Barbecue sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking- I expeted the pork to be a bit more tender for having been drenched in bbq sauce.
Service: I like to ask for servers' suggestions about meals- I was torn between shepherds pie and fish 'n chips. Aside fromt reciting what ingredients are used for the two entrees (fish, potatoes versus meat, potatoes, vegetables) the server couldn't tell me about how they are prepared. Servie wasn't memorable and we weren't checked on as much as I would have liked to.
Ambiance: I don't like to eat here as the restaurant reeks of stale beer during the day. Lots of tables, they do take reservations. Seats aren't too comfortable... -
Review from Deb C.
Ann Arbor, MI
2/9/2012
Delicious food, fun ambiance -- especially on Monday trivia night. The one downside: they will get your order wrong about 20% of the time. My party of six goes weekly for trivia, and at least one person's order is fouled up per visit. The wait staff are friendly and helpful -- just be prepared for the inevitable piece of unwanted cheese on your burger, a diet soda that tastes eerily like sugared soda, or a big glop of dressing on your 'no-dressing' salad.
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Review from Michael M.
Northville, MI
1/26/2012
Been here twice. Ate here once. I had a stunning sheperd's pie... perfectly made, and for lunch, a PERFECT size! Love the decor, the floors are a lovely wide plank.. Ugly bathrooms, which you'll use often plowing through their massive selection of liquors...
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Review from Beth H.
10/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We planned a visit to Conor's for dinner during an away UM football game. Since we knew it would be packed; my friend called ahead to make a reservation for us the week before. Unfortunately, the hostess didn't have it and our party of 10-12 would have to wait a LONG time. (she said) After a brief word with the manager, and my friend swears it's the same person she spoke with to make the reservation, they set us up in the far back cornered-alcove. It was great!! I had a perfect view of the game, the noise level was muffled back in that corner, and we all had a great time, after the little hiccup of no reservation on the books.
The food was good, the drinks were a bit overpriced, but what can you expect for game night on a Saturday in downtown Ann Arbor?! Of course not reasonable prices! Silly people.
The manager-lady was great to put the table together and make it happen for us. Our night would have been shot otherwise and we wouldn't have gotten to eat anywhere before, in time, before the comedy show. -
Review from Rhoda G.
10/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
My cousin wanted to take me to his favorite Irish pub in Ann Arbor and he hasn't been here in six months because of work and his schedule. The wrong day to go on is Friday night apparently. This place was like a nightclub. Also they messed up my order initially. I wanted a Smithwick's, but the bartender gave me a cider. Nooooo...Once I got my Smithwick's, we found a table to sit at which was fairly easy to find. Maybe it was good thing that Michigan was visiting Michigan State for the big game because I'm pretty sure this place would of been packed. After one drink, we were ready to go home.
If you want a chill bar spot on a Friday night, don't come here. It may be better on the weekdays. -
Review from Amy B.
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
There was a good two-year block when you could find me at Conor's every Monday night, playing bar trivia. Alas, Geoff the fantastic trivia master moved on and has been replaced with adequate but lesser questioneers. I recommend checking out Conor's for trivia even though its glory days have passed; it's still probably the best trivia game in Ann Arbor.
Conor's has a decent selection of beers including Midwest microbrews alongside the standard selections for an Irish pub. My favorite to order is the Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald porter. I've heard the mixed drinks are good here, but I can't recall ever not getting beer.
Food is pretty decent for a pub, although nothing special. The Fisherman's Pie was particularly surprising, since it sounds kind of gross, but it was actually lemony and delicious. I usually stick with sandwiches and French fries for a reliably ok meal. Conor's also has a surprisingly good selection of vegetarian items for a bar.
As for the bad: It gets crowded and noisy in here, especially on Friday and Saturday nights and during any special event (like St. Patrick's Day). if you're planning to spend a lot of time at Conor's when you know it will be crowded, get there early. Also, service can be spotty at times. I don't come here for work lunches anymore because it always takes longer than I expect and I end up rushing back to the office.
If I recall correctly, Conor's also has the most reasonably priced Irish Car Bombs in Ann Arbor, but for some reason my memory is hazy on the price. -
Review from Jessica W.
Ann Arbor, MI
10/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I attended Monday Trivia Night at Conor's a few weeks back, and like most bar trivia nights, it was PACKED. Surprisingly, there was an entry fee for each team ($5, so not too high). I've never been to a trivia night where you were charged to participate. Traditionally, drinking your way through the night is enough.
The trivia was a challenge, as it should be. There were a ton of teams, with some being far more successful than others. At one point there was an altercation between the woman scoring the sheets and a player, which was a bit awkward and distracting from the amusement of the evening.
The Guinness was adequate and the bar has a nice enough atmosphere. I'll need to try the food sometimes, though I'm not usually one for mixing food and alcohol in the same sitting. -
Review from Jennifer V.
Ann Arbor, MI
9/3/2011
Conor's isn't too bad of a place to go and grab a bite and a drink. I'm a fan of any place that has a Trivia Night, really. Generally, I don't venture into Downtown Ann Arbor on the weekends unless dragged kicking and screaming, because it's just not my crowd. The college hipster crowd just isn't my thing. Conor's is VERY much that crowd - it's as if the crowd from Rick's has grown up and graduated, and moved on to Conor's. It's a little odd. But their drinks are usually stiff and made well, and the food's pretty good for a bar.
The few times I've been there when they've had live music, the band's been pretty damned good!
The place gets busy as hell on the weekends, though, so if you want a table, get there early!Listed in: What a Lush!
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Review from brent b.
Ann Arbor, MI
9/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
A nice, large irish bar with better than average irish inspired food.
Generally good service.
Weekly trivia night is fun. This is perhaps the most difficult and largest trivia night in Ann Arbor.
Its also a good place to watch sports, including soccer. -
Review from Tyler B.
Updated - 8/3/2011
Boy have I soured on Conors as of late. The service has never been great, but we seemingly have a new waitress every Monday night. We're often waiting an extra 20 minutes at the end of the night to cash out. Or people can't get there drinks for 15 minutes.
I've heard rumors of health code issues, you can look those up yourself, but the place certainly isn't clean. And god forbid you get stuck sitting on one of the benches along the wall. They're in worse shape than my liver. It's impossible to sit there for more than 20 minutes. And those'll be the worst 20 minutes of your night.
The absolute unforgivable sin however, is the beer situation. It's not just that they've run out of Oberon twice this summer. Or that they tried to serve me Blue Moon and call it Oberon. It's that their Oberon tastes... off. Like it's been kissed with the scent of formaldehyde. I don't know if they don't clean their lines or what, but if you are going to serve me an overpriced pint, make it taste like it's supposed to.
Of course I still give the place two stars. Why? Because I love trivia on Monday nights. It's the best in town by far. But I'm not going back otherwise. And if trivia ever moves, my one star review is prepped and ready.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/5/2008
Conors is an irish pub, so let's not be surprised that food is blah and the service is meh. And… Read more »
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Review from A L.
Columbia, MD
10/14/2011
They give you plenty of food so the price is right. I have had the pulled pork and Maureen Stew, both were very good. I like the atmosphere too, it is the perfect place to watch any sporting event!
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Review from Sam F.
6/28/2011
My fiancee went here on a Saturday night, so of course it was really busy. The inside looked really cute, but we opted to sit outside since there was a game going on and it was a little roughty on the inside with all of the men screaming. Testosterone overload. It was fun though:)
Anyways, so we sat outside. Our server was very nice and prompt to welcome us and get out drink orders. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries, and it wasn't bad. Not the best I've had, but decent. Defiantly more of a sweet bbq flavor. The fries were a good size and quite crispy.
So the food was decent, and I think we'd try it out again on a calmer night to experience the ambiance inside next time. Sitting outside was a lot of fun though, and we defiantly had a good time. -
Review from Liz W.
1/26/2011
I liked it here and it was a tasty bargain for restaurant week.
We started off splitting some calamari which was our default pick. He is not a huge spinach and artichoke guy, mushrooms are out of the question for him and I ate enough potato skin type things in the early eighties to last me a lifetime thanks. Calamari it was and although I was nervous, it actually was not a bad rendition. It was cooked just right and the sauce was fine with it.
They gave us a bonus course set of 5 oz beer samplers (3) with a 5 oz cider too. James kept the beers and I took the cider. Happy. It was just right and a great add.
For dinner, he went with fish and chips and he was pleased. Nicely flaky fish and the coating was just right. He was not into the sauce but I quite liked it. He usually eats his fish plain at any rate. I had the shepherd's pie and I enjoyed it. The beef and lamb combo works with the bass ale gravy. Not dry at all thank goodness. Perfect for a cold January night.
The dessert though was by far the best part of our 2 for 25 deal. The bread pudding is absolutely delicious. Just sweet and rich and totally satisfying. A great share portion for us.
I do have to say that they really gave us great value for our money, big portions and nice tastes. None of it was terribly original but they were good renditions of standards and sometimes that really works. -
Review from Dan M.
Ann Arbor, MI
5/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This is one of my family's favorite places to eat. I'm not sure what other reviewer's issues with the food have been, but we have found it to be be consistently fantastic on every occasion. We don't drink a ton, but when we have the alcohol has been good as well. I've probably been to a dozen or more Irish pubs and this is definitely my favorite. The service has also been helpful and timely.
Other than the cider (Magner's on tap very tasty) I can't really comment on the alcohol or night life here. I can, however, talk about the food.
Where to start? Mmmm..gotta be the Boxty. Potato pancakes with veggies and meat (optional--I prefer the chicken) for a filling, flavorful dish. I also love the corned beef and cabbage, the pulled pork sandwich (huge!), and the potato soup.
A great treat, though you often has to ask separately for it, is the traditional brown bread. OH. MY. GOODNESS. YES. Hmmm...so hungry now.
The first time we ate here was during one of Ann Arbor's great Restaurant Weeks and we have been hooked ever since. Now the craving doesn't let up. Makes you wonder what they put in that bread, doesn't it... -
Review from Hitesh C.
11/21/2010
Went here back in March... i'm writing this review as I just enjoyed this place soo much!
I was staying in Dearborn at the time and the Irish bars there serve Guinness from a can ( how crap is that).. but here it was a fresh draught... perfect.
The service was jist amazing..
The food was awesome!!, i had mussels and irish soda bread!
Also, they have europeon soccer playing.. so for me it felt like I was in a Irish bar in the UK.. Great atmosphere..
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Review from Jeremy C.
San Francisco, CA
9/30/2010
The bread pudding is, somewhat surprisingly, the best I've had in Ann Arbor and certainly better than its uppity neighbor, the Chop House (which is actually La Dolce Vita). Important: Be sure to get it ala mode, because fashionable people eat ice cream. It's gooey with lots of raisins, in a the right amount of very tasty sauce. It's consistently great.
Everything else is more or less fine. It gets busy on weekends, so you may have to wait a while for someone to find you, but then again sometimes the service is spot on. I think once my friends and I had a tipsy waiter.
Anyway, go for the bread pudding (with ice cream, i seriously can't stress this enough), and maybe you'll be lucky enough to catch a band play while you dine. -
Review from Ryan B.
Ann Arbor, MI
1/29/2011
I've been eager to try this Irish pub out for myself after hearing about the Irish Fayre and Bread Pudding. I was not disappointed.
I had the potato skins as an appetizer, which were average but still tasty.
My entree was the Shepherd's Pie. Delicious! It not only had a consistency that was perfect for a cold winter day, but a strange flavor that I liked. I think this is from the Bass Ale gravy. I am not a sea food person, but I liked.
The real magic took place in the dessert. The Bread Pudding is to die for! Not only was it the perfect warm temperature, but an excellent mix of flavors! Definitely recommend splitting this with someone though, it is huge!
My conclusion, this is going to become a seasonal staple. Not the best food I've ever had, but better than average Irish Fayre and unbelievably good Bread Pudding! -
Review from Lauren L.
12/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Conor's boasts a satisfying mix of good beer, good food, coziness, and general merriment that keeps me coming back despite how loud and crowded it gets on the weekends. The fish and chips paired with spicy malt vinegar sauce is a tasty way to soak up the beer (thanks for the tip, Yelpers!), and I also like the fries and chicken tenders. I'll drink pretty much any of the beers they have on tap: Guinness, Edmund Fitzgerald porter, Newcastle, Strongbow cider, even a pleasant spiced Christmas ale that's available right now.
One of the most fun nights I had in recent memory was spent doing Conor's Wednesday night music trivia with a group of people. Too bad it's so hard to hear the music! We nabbed second place and left with some swag.
Conor's is also very accommodating for groups. They reserved a large section for us for a work outing, and my dad has hosted successful events in their banquet room. -
Review from Sara M.
Ann Arbor, MI
5/3/2011 1 photo
As always, it was busy, but my party had tables so I can't complain. Last night was "Trivia Night," and I have to say, it was pretty fun. Also fun to watch the very intense grad students concentrating on their responses as if their careers depended on knowing "Who was adopted by Henry Warnimont?"
I had Guiness, of course - not just because *yum* but also as Conor's is donating money this spring for every Irish beer sold to some charity or another.
I can't seem to find the Burger that I ate on the online menu - I think it was called the Big Blue. I changed out American cheese for Swiss, but otherwise it was perfect. Mushrooms, onion rings, and bacon on a burger?? YES, PLEASE!
Did I mention that they keep Malt Vinegar on the tables? That's what pushes my 3 to a 4-star rating.
(answer: "Punky Brewster") -
Review from Ron W.
Ann Arbor, MI
2/25/2011
My high school class decided to have an informal gathering, rather than a full-blown reunion at Conor O'Neill's. The Irish fayre they serve is outstanding. I decided to order a Turkey Ruben sandwich, which is not that Irish, along with some bread pudding. However, I decided to order a small bowl of Irish Stew that was absolutely excellent.
My only complaint about Conor O'Neill's is the band that was performing there that night was too loud. We were in the next room, and I had to constantly yell at people next to me to be heard. I would prefer a more quieter atmosphere. Outside of that, I strongly recommend this place to anyone who wants to try some really good Irish food. -
Review from Robb T.
11/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
I have been coming here for years. It has always been a good place, consistently providing a good time. They used to be one of the few places that had Strongbow on tap, though they don't offer it any more.
Now I go here Saturdays before UM games because they open early and have good beer and solid service. It was not until this past summer that I started eating here.
Since then, I have ordered the same thing every time: the pulled pork sandwich. It is unbelievably good. Not just for BBQ at an Irish place, but just damned good period - compared to anywhere I have been. I have tried some other appetizers and sides here, and they have all been so so. Not bad, but not great considering the slightly higher prices. Some of my companions have ordered other things, from the Irish breakfast to simple sandwiches, and they always leave pleased.
Conors is generally pretty busy, but even packed the atmosphere is good. Sure it's a themed restaurant/pub, but they pull it off well enough. Frankly, an "authentic" pub wouldn't fly in the states (they're generally too dark and dingy - and Conors is not)... And many times I have been here sitting next to UK natives who seem perfectly at home.
In my experience, I feel about the same way every time I go. For a bar I only visit a few times a year, that's about as important as anything else one could say, and it's why I will keep going there as long as I am able. -
Review from Braden M.
Hanford, CA
1/1/2011
This place has a great atmosphere setup to socialize. There are a lot of tables and room to walk around and it is not too noisy. The staff is very friendly and is prompt and accurate. They are also good at mixing a drink...very generous.
I had a blast and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good night of drinking and socializing. -
Review from Isaac W.
Goleta, CA
11/11/2010
"Oh, 3 Irishmen,3 Irishmen were digging in a DITCH!
One, called the other one, a dirty son of a - "
For a 20-top, service was excellent and the wait for drinks or food kept minimal.
The bill came at the perfect time, and the waitress had no trouble splitting up all of the checks.
Potato spuds were norm, Fillet Mignon was pretty 'meh', but the Bread Pudding was the best I had EVER had, and possibly the best reason for me to revisit.
I give Connor O'Neill's Two Double Rainbows ALL THE WAY! -
Review from Rebecca W.
Ypsilanti, MI
5/17/2009
What could be more stressful than trying to select a restaurant to eat at with your future in-laws, in a medium-sized party (6), on a busy Saturday night in a college town?
Ugh, not much. When SK moved to Ann Arbor, I was thrilled, but terrified at the prospect of "hosting" his parents in our new city on a November Saturday night--with the students in town, and the outdoor seating closed, downtown restaurants can be SUCH a pain to get into at that time of year.
They're into everything Irish, so naturally I was drawn to Conor's, where I have eaten lots of delicious food.
We went in and heard the wait was going to be about 45 minutes...after a long day of moving, that was unappealing, so I ran up and down the block, into Palio's, Prickly Pear, etc., and everywhere else was just as crowded. We went back into Conor's and were thrilled when the wait turned out to be just about 15 minutes. LOVE when they overestimate, rather than underestimate!
I always like my food at Conor's. The boxty is delish--a modern twist on an Irish classic. The burgers are good, the fried brie is EXCELLENT. They have Strongbow on draft, which is delightful. But nothing warmed my heart more than when my future FIL, a man who is precise about his food, said the fish and chips were among the best he'd ever had on this side of the Atlantic. He also enjoyed several fancy whiskies and seemed to enjoy himself immensely.
On another note completely, trivia night is a great deal of fun, though stressful if your friends are as competitive as mine are! Last July went with friends--we had a free appetizer coupon from a previous trivia night success, pulled out a board game at a back table, and had a grand old time.
I also like that the building is painted purple. I haven't been in awhile, but Conor's is always all right in my book!Listed in: Suds, Buds, and Duds
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Review from Abigail M.
Utica, MI
4/9/2010
I came here last night after the Elite Yelp event at Vault of Midnight. The boyfriend and I were hungry and have only been to Ann Arbor once before very briefly. We decided it would be a great time to try out some place to eat.
I really liked the interior of the place. I don't know why I liked their paper placements, but I liked reading the mini brewing history in Ireland.
The wait staff was really friendly. Our waitress was all about making fun small talk and brought out our drinks right away. I really loved that. Although we've all established I'm all about friendly and fast wait staff.
Now, for the food. It isn't terrible by any means, but I wasn't that impressed. I have found though that I've been to a lot of Irish Pubs and always walk away disappointed. I think I've come to the conclusion that in order to really be able to enjoy Irish pub meals, you have to be well on your way to being 3 sheets to the wind. Not to mention I felt so sick to my stomach even the next morning after eating there. I thought it was just myself, but apparently my boyfriend mentioned to me today that he woke up with the worst stomach ache.
This is the type of place I would go to with a group of people. I also would say you're paying okay prices for the food if you're really hungry. It just wouldn't be my first pick of places to go in Ann Arbor, and I doubt I'd go back there again when I come back here. I'll have to spend some more time in A^2 and checking out more food joints, because I wasn't super impressed with this one. -
Review from Tony C.
New York, NY
12/24/2008
Besides being your typical Irish-wannabe pub (don't people ever get tired of putting these places into college towns?), it's got two big problems that I have a hard time overlooking:
1) It has the crappiest ventilation of any bar I've ever been in. It gets so smoky in there, that if I actually hung out there on a regular basis, I'd start smoking just so I'd be inhaling firsthand smoke instead of secondhand smoke.
2) It smells funny in there. I think it's the hardwood floor oxidizing against all of the beer spilled on it. Or, it's the cigarette smoke with the hardwood floors. I don't know. I'm not enough of a chemist to figure it out, but it smells funny for sure.
On the flip side, I have been to a number of get togethers there and the place does have a good vibe. I sense that at times, it's a meat market for grad students, but there's nothing wrong with that.
The food there isn't spectacular, but it's not horrible either. The shepherd's pie is acceptable. -
Review from Charlie G.
Phoenix, AZ
6/8/2008
Really delicious Irish food! Go HUNGRY -- they WILL fill you up. Hardwood floors & live music, so either heads-together or shout to converse.
One star off for smell of smoking indoors (actually, it was barely noticeable, and I'm ANTI-smoking - so, consider the source).
I'd go back in a heartbeat! -
Review from Vinit R.
Tempe, AZ
8/19/2010
Definitely a place worth visiting for a couple beers and an occasional food outing... some of the reviewers have talked about how bad the food is etc. but then some of the people also tend to think that Sarah Palin is smarter than a fifth grader... so understandable... :D ... but in reality, food is not at all bad here...
Salmon and Shrimp cakes are freaking awesome... comes with some kind of a Pineapple sauce which is double freaking awesome... I've tried their pies and those aren't bad either... those who tend to write that beer is bad here should really try and get out of their Sarah Palin mentality and try and think... does beer being bad has to do anything with the pub that doesn't actually brew it... hmm... interesting question... think on those lines... but after all, most of us aren't really smarter than 5th graders...
As far as ambiance is concerned, its perfectly good for almost everything but any kind of formal lunches or dinners... it's very laid back and kind of noisy at times... if you decide to sit outside, its gorgeous... you can actually make fun of people coming out of Chop House wearing 3 piece suits in 93F with 60% humidity... or make fun of all the wannabe's coming out of Melange... overall, sitting outside is very peaceful and entertaining at no additional cost... ! ;)
to me, all those things along with a black and Oberon in summer make a perfect evening hangout spot... definitely recommended... ! -
Review from Craig M.
Winlock, WA
8/9/2010 5 photos
I attended a science teachers workshop at the University of Michigan and went "shopping" with four of the other participants for gifts to give the instructors at the end of the workshop. After they did the shopping (I went to Starbucks) we tried to decide where to eat. You know how it is when you get a group of five people who don't know each other that well, and then try and find a restaurant that you can all agree on...needless to say we walked around for awhile. We finally agreed to eat at Conor O'Neill's. :-)
Whenever I eat in an Irish pub I always have the Shepherd's Pie. I would say the pie here was slightly better than average. The waiter was was good. I ordered a second beer and it arrived promptly. :-) I can't say that anything stood out to be exceptionally good or bad. -
Review from Eric M.
Denver, CO
12/9/2008
Hmm... after reading some of the other reviews, I decided to throw my 2-cents in the ring, as I've lived in AA for years and used to frequent Conor's.
First of all, if you want authentic Irish food, it's probably best to actually GO to Ireland. (do I need to point out that Main St is NOT in Ireland?)
Second of all, this is a bar. Most bars start a little geeky, get fun for a couple hours, and end drunkenly and sloppy. If you don't like the 3rd stage, go home early, eh?
That being said, Conor's is a great place to get a drink, bump into old friends (possibly meet new ones, for some), and have some fun. I don't think Irish pubs were ever meant to be anything other than that.
Haute cuisine? I think not.
Polite and philosophical discourse? Not too often.
Good times, good friends, good cheer? ALWAYS! -
Review from Brandon O.
Ann Arbor, MI
7/7/2010
Last time I was there - which will be the last time I'm there, I ordered the shrimpl & clam cakes; which contained, to my surprise and disgust, a piece of fish-head, were burned almost black on the outside and were mealy on the inside, and tasted nasty.
The IPA i ordered was bitter and barely cool, much less cold - the service was impersonal and extremely slow (it took them awhile to burn my fish cakes, I guess), and the prices seem to indicate they think an awful lot of themselves - I'm always interested in local bastions of fine dining but, IME, Connor's is a FAIL -
Review from Chris C.
Ann Arbor, MI
Updated - 6/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
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1/31/2011
I used to like Conor O'Neill's, and was a regular patron of their bar on weekends and the trivia on… Read more »
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Review from Mary V.
Chicago, IL
11/17/2009
I end up at Conor's whenever I come home to visit, because it's easy. It's spacious, so all of you will eventually get seats, and you will always find something in the menu that you won't turn your nose up at. The food is okay, and the beer is alright, but the fratty crowd is not my type of thing.
Actually, I should make it three stars because when you get to sit BY THE FIREPLACE it is wonderful ...
Can there be more sub-Cafe Felix-yet-above-8 Ball joints downtown? With fireplaces? -
Review from Kensey W.
3/13/2010
i was so tempted to give conor's five stars because I love their bread pudding! it's the best I've had in Michigan. So warm and gooey and delicious. If only that's all they served! But it's still a good place to eat.
The place is a lot of fun. The fish and chips are okay - a little bit on the grainy side, which I think happens often with cod. I've also had the shepard's pie, which has a really rich and savory flavor but was a bit oversalted.
The atmosphere is what makes it fun. They have live music sometimes and it's always lively there. Sometimes there are raucous ex (and current) frat boys taking the place over, which isn't always bad, but can be when you're not in the mood. Overall, I like Conor's pretty well and look forward to getting more bread pudding. -
Review from mike w.
Ann Arbor, MI
6/5/2010
Great drinks, good food, and good live bands!
Fish and chips are spectacular (The sauce is crazy good). The pub wings are the surprise here, very good! The guinness, well I guess you all know what that tastes like, but they go through so much here it is always fresh.
Sitting outside on a warm summers night is a great time! -
Review from Bob K.
Ann Arbor, MI
7/28/2010
I've been here a couple of times on Saturday nights and I can't say that I much care for it.
The waits are interminable, the food isn't worth the cost and the DJ spins the most predictable music. And crowded? Boy, is it ever...
The beer's all right, I guess, but there are much better local brews within walking distance. -
Review from Becki B.
11/15/2008
I've usually just been here to drink on a night out with girlfriends. The atmosphere is very cool and it's easy to meet new people.
There are seats and tables available, but come Friday or Saturday night I've always seen a lot of just milling around. It works out okay and actually makes it a little more convenient to 'bump' into anyone you might want to get to know better. -
Review from Chelsea M.
MI
3/24/2009 1 Check-in Here
We went in on a busy night, Sat, right after U of M got done playing a basketball game in the NCAA tourny and we got seated right away. My boyfriend and I order the brie appetizer, that was just ok, but then we got our potato soup and it was amazing!
For an entree we shared the fish and chips. Good flavor but nothing outstanding. The next time I go I would try something different to get a better feel for the menu.
We each got a beer, Budweiser American Ale, and it came out nice and cold.
The service was good even though they were busy, the atmosphere was fun. In the future I might just meet people there for drinks and go get dinner somewhere else.
Overall, a decent place to eat, good place for drinks, would go again.
