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- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 2 am
Sun 12 pm - 2 am
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Patrick R. said: "I've only been here twice, both on Monday's for sushi. A Monday sushi special instantly makes me suspicious... you have to assume this fish was (at best) shipped in Friday. My sisters were in from out of town and I took them and my…" read more »
51 reviews for Dick O'Dow's
Review Highlights
51 reviews in English
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Review from Kathryn L.
Birmingham, MI
9/9/2011
We love Dick O'Dows - whether for meals or for barhopping. There are multiple seating options - an outdoor patio area, the actual bar, a main dining area, and a backroom dining area (with larger tables and more quiet ambiance). The food here is great. I think we ordered a stew and a shepherds pie, and both were great! The drinks are strong, but not obnoxious. And the service is great.
If you're looking to hold a party here, they will hook you up with appetizers and party trays at a discounted price and will section off an area for your group.
I would highly recommend this bar! -
Review from Andrea P.
12/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I met some friends here for dinner and drinks last night. I order a Celtic Reuben and Chardonnay, both were good.
Now the service was another story. Our waitress was very attentive at first. One of my friends thought that she was dipping ( chewing tobacco) the whole time. Not very appetizing when you are trying to eat. When we were ready to leave, our waitress was nowhere to be found. It took us about 30 min to locate her, then another 20 min to get our cards back. Mind you, it was near closing time and practically empty. -
Review from Sara H.
Redford, MI
8/16/2011
Just a quick review which I may add more to later:
This place was *fine* for kids, on a summer day for a late lunch. We ate on their patio out front (nice and shady). And they do in fact even have a kids' menu. My kids got burgers, I had the shepherd's pie, my husband had a corned beef sandwich, and all was tasty. Inside atmosphere was nice as well. -
Review from Kristen N.
Atlanta, GA
1/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
First time to Birmingham, and I fell in love. We came here just for a drink and I was very surprised at how large this establishment is. There are three or four sections with the bar part in the front, and a quieter, more dinner appropriate, section in the back. It took a minute to find a spot, but we found a table in the front. There was a pretty extensive drink menu and I stuck with a beer. We also ordered dessert. The boyfriend and I shared the bread pudding, which was not very good. It came out cold and soggy with ice cream. It didn't have much flavor. I tried a bite of our friends' Guinness brownie and it was amazing! I would definitely get that next time. This place has a great pub feel with a friendly staff. You know when you walk in a place and just feel warm and comfy? That's how I would describe Dick O'Dows.
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Review from Vania R.
11/23/2011
I came here for lunch with some co-workers, and it was pretty good. I had the french dip, which was pretty good-sized, and came with a generous pile of delicious fries. My co-worker's bowl of veggie chili smelled amazing, and she said she really enjoyed it. The service was really slow, though - we waited quite a while (at least a half hour) after ordering before we actually got our food. If that's normal for them, I'd say go, but go on a day when you're not in a rush. It's worth the wait!
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Review from Ernie H.
Clarkston, MI
12/25/2011
Great atmosphere, a nice gathering place, and the food is great. We have been there several times already.
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Review from Donna L.
Detroit, MI
12/2/2011
Good food and nice atmosphere for a casual evening out with friends and family.
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Review from Lydia W.
Troy, MI
8/3/2011
They have a nice small patio right on the street in the summer. They have a good dinner/lunch menu I have ate here a few times and liked everything I ordered. Decent beer selection and live music!
Great casual atmosphere.
Fun for a good night of drinking with friends! -
Review from Dil F.
7/18/2011
Good bartenders, good beers, good bar top. Nothing fancy and no complaints.
Almost never am I up in Birmingham, let alone finding myself wandering around on foot (part of it began with an urgent need to find a public washroom... which was not easy up here!). In any event, popped in here at a late hour on a Sunday, and it was perfectly peopled... one seat left open at the bar just for me. Service was great - on point with no jazz hands. They have Boddingtons on tap which, even though it's becoming less and less of a rarity as euro distributors continue to consolidate and so all our favorite bars are carrying the same imports, still gets me in the can't-resist region of my brain. So I nursed a Boddington's, chatted with some Birminghamers (who weren't as obnoxious as they looked and dressed), and eyed the tail end of a baseball game. All the woodwork along the bar top and the walls makes for a nice old-timey guzzle environment too. -
Review from Jeff C.
6/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
As bars go this is the place to be if you want to be seen by the Birmingham crowd, however if you are looking for a good atmosphere to enjoy a tasty beverage with some friends, I'd recommend elsewhere. I should mention that this is more for the night crowd as during the day the bar is less packed and more tolerable.
The owners spent a lot of money and effort to bring the look of an old Irish pub to the suburbs of Detroit, they did such a great job that it is almost too popular. Trying to have a conversation on a Friday night is useless, you'll loose your voice yelling at the other half of the conversation before you finish your first beer.
I'm also not a fan of the bands they choose to play there. I've seen plenty of people dancing to the music but I'm not sure that is because of the band's talent or the amount of beer consumed.
On the plus side they do have a more secluded and normal seating area in the back and serve good food.
All said and done if you want to be in the biggest party in Birmingham this is the place to be but don't expect to be able to talk to anyone. -
Review from Caroline C.
Troy, MI
4/14/2011 ROTD 10/16/2011
This is our Sunday night go-to bar. It's open late (until 2 AM I believe) and has the perfect atmosphere to grab some tasty grub and a good beer before bed and embarking on another painful work week in the morning. I love the intricacy in which the interior is decorated and the unique giant wood tables in the bar area that look like they were carved from singular trunks. Although you can go to watch a game, DoD is definitely not your typical obnoxious sports bar filled with just-graduated ex-frats boys. Instead, it's filled with cougars and ex-frat boys in their 30's. But at least they're quiet.
Between the boyfriend and I we've literally tried almost everything on the menu, but our favorites are the killybeg mussels (although the 'soda bread' does not cut it for me), wings (the dry rub is phenomenal but the buffalo is good too), chicken pot pie, deep fried zuccini, potato leek soup, and half the sandwiches off the menu. Did we miss anything? Ah yes, NEVER pay full price here. DoDs offers discounts on practically every website there is out there including http://restaurant.com and halfoffdepot. I don't see why they need to offer promotions like that, but you want to take 50% off my bill for not-your-typical bar food? Go right ahead! -
Review from Nina C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Food is awesome!!! Homemade potato chips- need I say more?!? From salads to the standard Irish food- just really good!! Toms my favorite bartender at this joint- he kicks ass and takes no names!!!
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Review from Pamela H.
Rochester, MI
12/23/2011
the worst meal and service. Cold atomosphere, salmon served cold and over cooked, waitress was cold (never asked us how our food was) and abrupt though they were busy it is not an excuse. Not returning!!!
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Review from Seoung L.
*** I'm reviewing this place as restaurant and not as a bar.
I come here for lunch often because it's close to my work. I have tried a lot of their food as you can see from pics I posted. I have to say that this place has good food. Lot of Irish style meals. Great sliders and I think their regular sliders and the irish sliders are one of their best things on the menu. Their regular hamburgers are bland. Not recommended. They have good soups and salad as well. Check out their daily specials.
They have a fireplace in the back for warming up during winter. Service is usually good and they have good selections for beer.Listed in: Best tasting Pizzas in Metro…
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Review from Tom N.
Birmingham, MI
12/16/2010
Unfortunately, this is the best hang out in downtown Birmingham, so it attracts everyone from the full-douchebags to the semi-douchebags. I fall somewhere in the middle and even I don't like myself.
The only reason I go there is because I can stumble home and even then I still seem to regret it every time.
By the way, who would give this place 5 stars? It's a fake irish pub, with the red wings blaring, that serves mediocre food on dirty tables. This is so far away from 5 stars. -
Review from Zoya z.
Hayward, CA
2/20/2011
I am totally surprised by all the bad reviews on here.
The food is OK (not great) but the service has always been welcoming, seating outside is nice and the decor different.
With all the douche-filled places around Birmingham this one is not all that bad. If you go for dinner you'll see people getting their drink on, families of all ages having food and (especially in the back) a pretty chill crowd. -
Review from Cristopher B.
Troy, MI
10/25/2009
It's your standard fake irish pub. There's nothing too special about it, but they splurged on the decor because it's Birmingham.
Like most folks, I didn't think much of the food - I mean it's not bad, it's just not outstanding - but their fried mac & cheese is surprisingly tasty.
I wouldn't come here for a party, but if you play it right and head into the back where it's quieter and less crowded, you can still rack up a decent and enjoyable evening. -
Review from Sarah M. B.
Detroit, MI
3/7/2008
Ugh, where to being....the place of where all duchebaggery is committed. I have to admit I do go here...only bar in downtown bham that you don't have to be a cougar or a loaded a-hole to go to....I will do massive updates with this bar too each time I go...so always remember to look this up.
I was there recently and aside from some duchebags that were with the party I was with...I did not run into one other person from my past that wasn't trying to get info out of me as far as 'who is more successful now...' which in my drunken state was a bit of a disappointment, actually. Normally, I don't want to see anyone but the lack of crowd this certain Friday night has given me writers block for a good review....
Good beers on tap, food is OK...a couple things are good, but there are so many better places to eat. I have had ok salmon here before, but I have been to Ireland and uh, the 'Irish cuisine' it is not, especially the boxty's. Also, one of my favorite apps ever is fried zucchini, and as I found out and was EXTREMELY disappointed it was off the menu-BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Height of duchebag season here: Thanksgiving, Xmas and NYE, and the Saturdays in the summer...you won't be able to move in here, and trust me the line is in NO way worth the wait unless you are specifically waiting to see someone already inside.
5/4/08-UPDATE. OK went for a quick dinner on a Sunday night, and I have upped my star rating...the food was actually GOOD...the mac and cheese is one of the best I have had...the farmhouse salad was fresh and filling with a delicious homemade dressing....I have always been a fan of the cod sandwich and once again it was on par....the crab cakes were decent...BREAD pudding-a fantastic must have...apologies to Dick's for trashing the food...but then again if you can't get it right on a dead Sunday night....Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from Robert J.
Troy, MI
1/3/2010
My favorite things here are the Irish Fry and the Guinness. It's probably the closest place to me where I can get a plate with soda bread, tomatoes, black and white pudding, Irish sausage and bacon, and a couple of fried eggs. Now, how authentic is it? Well, I suppose it's authentic enough; honestly, I don't have much of a frame of reference as I've never been in a position to get a breakfast plate like this in Ireland. What they put on that plate at Dick O'Dow's sure goes well with the Guinness, and that's enough for me for now.
I don't know that I necessarily should be in a hurry to try anything else on the menu. I know that I am not in any such hurry. I may get around to it someday. I just enjoy the Irish Fry enough that I can't seem to develop enough interest to try anything else. -
Review from Henry B.
12/14/2008
We've setup a number of Michigan State alumni happy hours here. So if you have a group of people. Give DoD a ring and they'll give you a deal.
They gave us a free appetizer buffet and $2.50 Labatts.
Brian the bartender is AWESOME.
The staff is pretty friendly though when it gets crowded, the waitresses don't come around as often as I'd like.
The bar food is pretty standard but their beer selection is fantastic.
They allow cigar smoking in the bar too though I don't think many people take advantage of that. -
Review from Kaylee H.
West Hollywood, CA
1/29/2010
I really really like the vibe of this place. Maybe I just come in on good days or am just easily impressed with the intriguing decor, but they always leave me satisfied (TWSS).
The food portions are huge and hearty. Get something outside of traditional sandwich or fried stuff... the good old "what you'd find at your grandma's" items on the menu are delish. The booze selection is typical, but not overlypriced.
The staff - I have always loved the staff, down to the busboy. I complimented him (the busboy) for checking our area a record eight times in 10 minutes, just to make sure no dirty dishes were on tables and everybody's water was full. When I complimented him, he was very appreciative and my dining friend and I could tell that meant a lot to him.... it really showed he cared about his job.
And that makes me care about this place. Good people all around.Listed in: Old skool [stuff from my home…
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Review from Deborah K.
Los Angeles, CA
12/14/2007
I'm giving it three stars because I didn't have to pay for anything, and the staff was REALLY accomodating to our drunken rambling demands.
Inexplicably we had a company Xmas party out here, and as an old Midwestern girl, displaced in L.A. it was nice to get back to the kind of bar I used to frequent when I was underage and drinking heavily.
Weird that it was the venue for a corporate Xmas party, though.
I have to say, after nearly a decade in L.A. I'm not a fan of smelling smoky at the end of the night, but it was a LOT better than I remember bars in the Midwest being, so that was terrific.
The food was ok. Not spectacular...but ok...for a pub. The drinks were strong and came frequently. I didn't love that twice my drink disappeared by overzealous bussers before it was finished...like an OBVIOUSLY unfinished drink. A nearly-full Whisky and Coke for example. Lame.
But, listen, they rearranged the room several times for us, put up with our crazy party, and it was a really cute space for our party. So yay!
But no Leinies on tap, which is what I look forward to every time I go to the Midwest, so boo. -
Review from Marisa M.
Denver, CO
8/13/2009
Dick O'Dows is Cheers Birmingham. And I love Dick's because sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name...
While I haven't lived in Michigan for over 5 years now, I know that a few hours at Dick's will have me running into all of the people that I miss seeing and all of the people that I thought I would never see again. No trip to Michigan is complete without an evening here. The drinks are reasonable and, more often than not, there is live music in the front room. After making the rounds, I generally opt to head to the less crowded and more well lit back room and snag a table with friends. As everyone always seems to know everyone else, the evening inevitably turns into a musical chairs of catch up.
Dick's is a great spot to see people any time of the year, but becomes crazy busy around both Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you aren't up for the chaos and potentially long door lines, I might suggest heading elsewhere. -
Review from Libby F.
7/22/2007
Dick O'Dow's is a great place for meeting up with friends. You are always bound to have that six degrees of Kevin Bacon thing with someone in this pub. Maybe that's just Birmingham for you.
The food's not great though. Fish and chips are dry, and with the boneless chicken wings you get 12 pieces the size of a quarter for $9.95. They have Boddington's on tap so that's worth a trip in itself.Listed in: Oh Birmingham, I miss you!
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Review from o o.
Ann Arbor, MI
12/29/2007
One stars 'cause they have decent beer on tap. This place is my worse nightmare. Don't come here on Holidays. You are bound to see that person you never again wanted to see, here. The clientle is way too concerned with looking good and being cool.
In the summer they have a deck they place in the street in front of the bar. Be forewarned ..... I am so very scared for those who dare to eat or drink there - looks like you are tempting fate. -
Review from Lisa T.
Birmingham, MI
7/14/2010
I've been to Dick O'Dow's numerous times. It's the local pub of choice in Birmingham. For a great place to get drinks, enjoy cover bands, sit on the patio, I would rate this place a 4 star. For food though, it's lacking. Since I couldn't give a half star, my otherwise 2.5 star rating has been elevated to a 3 star.
Of course, a caveat -- I ordered a few appetizers and one entree salad, nothing truly authentic Irish. The calamari was not good -- over-fried, something I could imagine you'd get at a diner. The Irish chips were very good (this is usually my fav accompaniment to a good beer), the mahi taco appetizer impressive (for an Irish themed pub), and the ahi tuna salad (yes, I realize it's an Irish pub), sub par with wilted lettuce and fair tuna.
I enjoyed sitting on the patio, and the wait-staff was friendly. The food though wasn't that great, and I probably won't be back for more (except the Irish chips when I go for drinks). Perhaps a burger and fries would be a better bar food option, or maybe the traditional Irish fare - bangers and mash, shepards pie . . . -
Review from Otis M.
Redondo Beach, CA
4/25/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Dick's location in downtown Birmingham is a plus. Local Irish musicians hang out some nights practicing their music. The pints are good, the food is substance. Nothing super special, but its ethnic offerings are okay. Come here for the drink and crowd.
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Review from Erich Z.
Berkley, MI
1/11/2010
The food was alright - your standard faux-pub stuff like fried you-name-it and pick-a-sauce. Most of it was pretty bland and not all that impressive, though the portions were huge of course. The beer selection had all the obvious choices, though no real surprises and not a ton of options for a pub nowadays. I would have loved to see a few local brews on tap.
The check came out to be a bit more than $20 a person, which seemed a bit much for the food, but maybe that's just Birmingham for you. -
Review from marisa s.
Chicago, IL
1/17/2008
DICK'S - really, the only bar-bar in downtown birmingham. this irish establishment opened when birmingham was still a downtown for those that lived in the surrounding areas. the palladium was yet to be built, which also means blue martini was not around, and the hype of the 'ham was far far away. when DOD's opened, i was not old enough to drink there, but one time i ate there - and still to this day, i will not eat "irish fare." besides the food, the atmosphere is always dark, drunk and full of people from high school, private school, public school and everywhere in between - staring you down, buying you a shot and asking what you've been up to since they last saw you at the mobil on oak and woodward, geri wardach's class, that house party on burning bush or greek isles.
besides the bombardment of people you have to push through while having HS flash backs, once you get past the long bar, the irish band and the bathrooms - you'll find yourself in "the back" where it's lighter and there are plenty of booths and tables to spread out at and talk shit about people who a) got fat b) got married c) is still a douche d) is a bitch e) didn't "say hi." there's a fireplace back there and some weird irish decor - once you sit down, a waitress will come by, which is an easier way to get a drink than trying to fight the masses (mind you - these busy times i mention are during thanksgiving, christmas, wedding season.) in the front at the crowded bar.
dick's does the trick for a "regular bar" in downtown b'ham - the other options are:
corner bar - i'm not sure how this place stays associated with the townsend; it's a hazarai of music and 40-somethings, 20-somethings and randos
midtown - oh wait, this place closed
220 - more likely to run into your mom there, some cougars and an old guy with a cigar looking for a good time
streetside - fishy and 50-somethings on dates or affair rendezvous
camron's - you're trying too hard - it's a place to eat, not "grab a drink"
mitchell's - older crowd, fishy
mt. chalet - down woodward, a hike if you walked from the downtown - but this place is a good #2 to a bar-bar in b'ham. "get yer skis shined up, grab a stick of juicy fruit!" -
Review from Kristin G.
Palo Alto, CA
7/28/2007
I'm going with the very neutral three stars because we got there just before midnight and had to stand outside in line and our group was split so that one pair had to stay outside while the other pair was let in.
There was a live band there on a Friday night, which I enjoyed, but in the back half of the bar it was so loud the bartenders had trouble hearing the orders. -
Review from Tiffany D.
Detroit, MI
10/26/2008
The good: great beer selection, good bartenders, vintagey pub feel of the place.
The bad: The crowd. The crowd. The music. The crowd.
I've never felt like such an outsider walking into a place as when I went to Dick O'Dows. The first time I went was for a private party, which required I walked all the way to the back and past all the peering eyes. The next time it wasn't much better. I'm not sure if the crowd is just all regulars and is not used to new people or what, but it was definitely not the Cheers kind of crowd I prefer in a bar. -
Review from Taesu B.
West Bloomfield Township, MI
4/7/2011
Sam is the best bartender i've sat with.
best Guiness pour i've experienced outside of Ireland (ok, i've never been to Ireland) -
Review from Jennifer H.
Jacksonville, NC
9/9/2009
We headed here because we had a http://restaurants.com coupon to use--oh, and it was hubby's birthday! :) We lucked out with parking right in front of the place, otherwise we would have had to use the parking garage.
We had been a bit hesitant because the other reviews led us to believe summertime Saturday nights were crazy busy, and we were really not up for that. But it was almost empty when we got there at 6:30--so either September isn't considered summer or we were there too early. Either way, we were happy.
We started with the sampler platter and probably could have just gotten that--it was HUGE! Three each of potato skins, hot wings, fried mac and cheese bites, and fried zucchini with sides of ranch, their homemade remoulade, sour cream, and salsa. We were impressed by it all--yes, it could be considered typical bar fare, but it was a notch above. The ranch dressing was to die for (I asked if it was homemade, and it was).
I got the Doyle's Chipper (Guinness-battered cod and chips) and it was tasty, although certainly not the best I've ever had. And while the remoulade that came with it instead of the tartar sauce was good...fish needs tartar sauce. I did ask for another side of ranch for the fries, and it was brought immediately. Hubby had the Shepard's Pie and that was good, as well. Not outstanding, but good. Very homey feeling and tasting.
Since it was hubby's birthday, we splurged on the bread pudding--and holy cow, it's enough for 2-4 people! A table next to us looked over and asked what it was, then ordered it for themselves! It was good, but again, not great.
So, overall, good food and service, but nothing to make me scream from the rooftops. Hence, three stars. -
Review from Chef K.
Birmingham, MI
7/11/2010 1 Check-in Here
THIS is my home away from home, When i'm not in the kitchen or sleeping this is were u will find me. This is were everyone knows ur name. The staff is great and Bartender are awesome and even the owner will pour a pint wow. This place has the best guiness in Michigan and great Irish food try the Boxty or Shepards Pie
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Review from kelly w.
Brooklyn, NY
11/13/2007 3 photos
you can't hate the playa, you gotta hate the game.. this is a perfect example of that horrific motto.
on appearance alone, this place is extremely ideal; pub"ish" if you will. The bartenders are nice. Drinks aren't that outrageous in price. Food..well I would say scrap the food, it's nothing to write home about.
All that sounds enjoyable... then add the people that go there. This is the "game" part in which the "game" is a Birmingham bar. Chach-leroy and his boys creep out of the wood-work and skeezily saunter around shamelessly scopin' out any girl that just might go home with him. It's either that, or everyone from your high school DYING to know "what you've been up to."
So if you feel like taking a trip down memory lane or creating a memory you'd soon like to forget, go here on the weekend.
If you go during the week, typically it's an elderly dude-fest (think older business men watching sports.. still in suits), but generally less packed and easier to enjoy your guinness. -
Review from Haroun K.
1/14/2008
I was here once during a school holiday, with every other college student it seemed. There was nowhere to sit, the music was deafening, and the crowd was kind of horrible. The highlight of the night was watching the huge bouncer chasing some idiot down the street, catching him, and well...poor guy. Would not return.
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Review from Claire D.
4/13/2010
I feel like if you're under 40, this isn't the place to grab a drink on a Saturday night. Even though it's a pub (more laid back, right?) - it's in Birmingham so it's filled with older couples that are dressed up and have already had a few drinks to begin with while they were out to dinner. On top of the older couples, you've got the single Birmingham dads with their artfully done hair, expensive shoes and whitened teeth buying everything with boobs in a 5 mile radius a drink. I haven't eaten there in ages so I can't attest to their food but my drinks were consistently good and the guys that got beer seemed very happy with it. Our waitress was very busy but attentive - it just wasn't the right place for a younger crowd. We looked like kids when we were there the other night.
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Review from Theresa U.
Northville, MI
6/1/2008
Went here last night with some friends and saw the Mac/PC guy, Justin Long. Five Stars...
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Review from Dean S.
4/18/2007
Dick O'Dow's is modeled to be a traditional Irish pub. The decor and layout are (as previously described) very cozy and woodsy. The menu features several common Irish dishes, and of course Guinness is served. One of the nicest features to this place is the layout. The front portion features several booths and a bar, while the back (which is separated from the front with a hallway and the bathrooms area) can hold a large party of guests. On my most recent visit, there were (according to the staff) 60 people having a party in the back, complete with live music, yet it did not cause any disruptions with the other patrons in the front. The have a few HDTVs at the bar featuring current sporting events, etc. It is an all around great place to eat and drink.
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Review from Amya S.
Sterling Heights, MI
10/20/2009
This is a great place to hang out and and relax. It's not pretentious, which I greatly appreciate. I've been in here a handful of times and the bartenders I have experienced are average or just rude. One bartender turned around and walked away when my friend and I tried to decide what to order. I was shocked. It would be one thing to say "I'll give you a couple of minutes" and then leave, but to just turn on his heel and dismiss us like that was unacceptable.
