Fiddler's Hearth

I was in South Bend, Indiana for work and wanted something hearty yet not from a franchise for dinner.
Based on all the yelp reviews, I turned up at this place.

First off, when you come in, don't be alarmed at how crowded the place is and with very limited seating. It's normal here. So find a seat and make yourself at home.

Second, if they have a live band or super crowded and you came for dinner. Order immediately from the bar or if you have a designated waitress or else you'll end up like me, I waited over an hour for fish and chips. I also, wanted to try the scotch egg but with the wait, I couldn't handle it and took my food to go.

I was also trying to get back on the road and honestly wanted something original which I got.

The food was phenomenal but the service from the bartender was lacking but it was a busy night and she had tons of patrons. So I'll give her credit but they could've been a bit quicker on my meal.

That's the only complaint was the wait time for food. Otherwise this place is awesome and the food is fantastic! I'll return here again if I'm ever in the area for sure !

A group of 4 of us in town for work decided to give this a try. Such a wonderful decision. We all ordered different choices from the menu but were able to try a taste of each other's dish. Holly crap!!!! Everything that was ordered was delicious! We travel all over the country, and this is hands down one of the best Irish pubs I have been to in the States. I will return here anytime I come back to South Bend. The service was fun and friendly. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for some deliciousness on a plate.

I went to this place during my time in South Bend for work and I was so pleased with my time there! I attended on October 31st (Halloween) and little did I know they were celebrating! They had live music and were celebrating "Samhain" which means "summer's end" and is the day the Celts celebrate the final harvest.

The service was quick and the server was able to offer awesome suggestions and she put her own twist on the Shepherd's Pie! I started with the Cheese and Chips and their "chips" (fries) were PHENOMENAL and their Homemade Cheese sauce was literally the best I have ever had!!! You must try this!!! I was torn between their Fish and Chips and the Shepherd's Pie and told the server to surprise me! She got the Shepherd's Pie for me and loaded some cheese atop it that melted. This pie was cooked to perfection and was full of flavor!

I will definitely be going back and trying out their Fish and CHips, and of course getting their Cheese and Chips again -- the limit does not exist when it comes to Chips! lol

If you only have one stop in South Bend, make sure it is at Fiddler's. Basically a fantasy tavern but in real life!

This place has traditional Irish food from shepherds pie to fish and chips, and an amazing selection of beverages (try the Irish coffee if you're looking for a good time). The staff are always friendly and accommodating, be aware that this place is usually PACKED and for good reason. Be patient and understand that this is a small building but amazing atmosphere with great food and fantastic for future memories.

For those with kids, this place is pretty loud and can be overwhelming for those with social anxiety.

This place is nothing short of magical. Reminiscent of time spent in the UK, the walls are slapped full of all manner of bric-à-brac and items from overseas, everything from location photos to a literal curling stick. They have live music some nights, and it's a really fun and warm atmosphere. The servers are really great too, friendly and efficient.

Our party ordered the Ploughman's board as a starter, and it was both delicious and fun to watch my young niece try various cheeses and bread and give her commentary. Everything from the Bangers & Mash to the Fish & Chips were superb!

A group of 4 of us in town for work decided to give this a try. Such a wonderful decision. We all ordered different choices from the menu but were able to try a taste of each other's dish. Holly crap!!!! Everything that was ordered was delicious! We travel all over the country, and this is hands down one of the best Irish pubs I have been to in the States. I will return here anytime I come back to South Bend. The service was fun and friendly. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for some deliciousness on a plate.

This was one of the best pub food experiences I've ever had. The Steak and Guinness pie with amaretto carrots were great. Highly, highly recommended.

I've never been to Ireland but this is what I would imagine the vibe is. Loved the music although it wasn't live tonight. Fish, shrimp and mashed potatoes were delicious.

A very lively place on a game weekend! We we in town for the Notre Dame football game and this was close to our hotel so we gave it a try and it was really fun and the food was great.

In town for work on a Tuesday and stopped in for a quick bite. The corned beef and cabbage was excellent. Perfectly seasoned and very large portion for the price. Typical Irish pub vibe. No planned live music that night but there was a small group of musicians playing and they sounded great. If you enjoy a pub and traditional Irish pub food, highly recommend

Fiddlers Hearth is a must if you are in South Bend and want to immerse yourself in the local Irish vibes.

They often have live Irish music and the seating is in the typical Irish style. Oh, and have I talked about the food yet?? THE FOOD IS AMAZING! So delicious, I can't see myself visiting South Bend without eating and the Fiddlers Hearth. I recommend the shepherds pie but frankly you can't go wrong on this menu. Everything I have tried it delicious. 10/10 of the comfort food scale.