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O'Neals Pub
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants Irish Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Pubs, Irish, Sports Bars [Edit]
611 S 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
Neighbourhoods: Queen Village, South Street District
(215) 574-9495
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 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 Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
55 reviews for O'Neals Pub
Review Highlights
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"I'm pretty sure it's always Happy Hour at O'Neals." In 14 reviews -
"Solid beer selection as well, and usually not overcrowded." In 8 reviews -
"They have a nice array of weeknight drink specials." In 5 reviews
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55 reviews in English
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Review from Wedge W.
Philadelphia, PA
1/19/2012
This is my go-to spot for Flyers games. Happy hour is until 8:30 on weekdays, much later than most places. The service is friendly and what you want at a sports pub. Bo, English Robbie, and Suzanne....hooray!
The clientele is a typical sports crowd on the weekends, which I want to avoid, but I do enjoy the upstairs on weeknights. -
Review from Shannon M.
Philadelphia, PA
1/4/2012
I've played a lot of quizzo in this City but it was a first for me at O'Neals. It definitely won't be a last.
First, unlike other places in the city, O'Neals wasn't super crowded/loud during quizzo. It was crowded enough for a good competition but not to the point of annoyance.
At first I was confused with the upstairs/downstairs dichotomy of happy hours but then found out that there were happy hour specials downstairs where quizzo was in addition to upstairs and was very happy indeed. Like other reviewers have posted, it seems as if there are endless happy hours here.
Tuesday night it was Mexican beers and margaritas. For $3.50 the bartender makes a strong margarita.
My friends ordered the artichoke dip and while it wasn't the best I ever had, it was definitely worth the $7 they paid for it. Generous portion and tasted pretty good too.
O'Neals also has several televisions with a variety of sports for your viewing pleasure. -
Review from Slate H.
Financial District, Manhattan, NY
5/24/2012
A little too much of a sausage fest for my taste---at least when I stumbled in. The prices make up for the lack of gender diversity. In fact, the prices make up for any of the few shortcomings in the joint. The food is above average for pub grub. And service is fine. Not a destination, but a worthy stop on the way.
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Review from Michelle B.
Delran, NJ
4/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
I finally made it to O'Neals, after years of meaning to stop in. My chiropractor hosted a patient appreciation night in the upstairs bar, which included drinks and appetizers from a special happy hour menu. I went with a few Rolling Rock bottles and a cheese quesadilla, which didn't disappoint. The atmosphere was enjoyable, the bartenders friendly, and the restrooms clean. It sounds like the other Yelpers are big fans of quizzo here, so I will definitely be checking that out.
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Review from Neil M.
Philadelphia, PA
4/8/2012
Great neighborhood bar. Always has beer specials and the bar staff are friendly and attentive. The downstairs offers a good sized bar with table seating and a back patio. Upstairs also has a large bar, table seating and darts. Both floors have a jukebox. There is a 3rd floor which I guess could be used for private parties? I'm not sure. Lots of TV's all over the bar, always happy to put on a game for out of towners.
Quizzo seems very popular and there's poker on Mondays and Wednesdays. I think they also have a rugby team based out of here. My favorite bar in the city. -
Review from Callan W.
10/26/2011
Ummm they don't call him Johnny so-so times...or even Johnny OK times...they call him Johnny Goodtimes and man does that dude deliver from his "I'm here to party" shirt to his Ipod full of perfect tunes...Being that I can now consider myself a seasoned quizzo participant, I can honestly say this one of the better quizzo's in the city...and hope that us Yelp folk make it back there again...soon!
For the other 6 days of the week, O'Neals offers a economy friendly menu that is pretty tasty. I had the cheeseburger with a side of onion rings for $8. Not bad! The onion rings were the quintessential onion rings...big, fat and crispy! These aren't some sad minced version that you find at some other bars....
The bartender was perfect and helped us with everything we needed...she even gave us the right answer to one of the questions, but we didn't take her advice....I didn't say we were bright. We sat at the bar and it was the perfect kind of night that they had the doors open. I was lucky enough to be sitting at the bar next to a handsome gentleman and his even more adorable dog...I don't think I have ever had the pleasure of having a dog sit on the bar stool next to mine...and probably won't again...it really was the perfect night...I know I already said that....
O'Neals seems like that kind of bar that you somehow ended up in years ago, but then never went back...but you should...you should go back... -
Review from Rebecca S.
Philadelphia, PA
9/28/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Admittedly I believe that I visited this bar far more frequently when I lived in Chinatown. Having lived (according to the Yelp App) only .2 miles away for a number of months now, find myself wondering why I haven't been back sooner. My last visit was during one of the many blizzards of the 2009-10 snowmageddon. After joining forces with neighbors, my roommate and I decided that we would all battle the storm and head to Makos. We somehow managed to find what was sure to be the only 4WD cab in the entire city and asked to be driven to South St. Much to our dismay Makos was closed, but just down the street O'Neals lights were shining bright like a beacon calling us home. We shut the place down that night, not a natural disaster, no, just highly intoxicated idiots drinking too many Miller High Life's and chowing down on chicken fingers.
Last night I learned from Suzanne (a fantastically friendly bartender) that O'Neals is open 365 days a year. In fact, they put out an entire Thanksgiving feast for those that can't get home to be with their families and open late on Christmas day so that no one has to be alone at the holidays. Talk about a classy establishment, hearing that made me want to cry!
If I had nowhere to go for the holidays, this is where I would want to be. The bartenders are happy to work where they do, which translates into happy customers, the beer list is rather extensive with rotating specials, and I had a perfectly satisfying burger with somewhat overcooked onion rings for a mere $7. Other reviews stake a claim that O'Neals boasts the best happy hour in the city, I can neither confirm nor deny, but can see myself checking that out sometime in the near future.
Tuesday quizzo with Johnny Goodtimes turned out to be exactly that...a good time. I think the general consensus was that we enjoyed his questions and format, the game starts around 8:15ish and he chugs along at a pretty good pace that we were done with four rounds by 9:30. Speaking of chugging, whether or not this is a regular thing it's still pretty awesome, JGT will throw down and buy a couple of beers (as an interlude) in exchange for some correct individual answers.
This bar pretty much wreaks of win and I'm happy to have it so close to home. I'll be taking this off the back burner especially this winter, I have a feeling they'll be seeing a lot of me.Listed in: LevelUp Up Up, Quiz On My Face
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Review from Vinny P.
9/28/2011 5 Check-ins Here
After my 2nd time at O'Neals (in as many years) I can say that this is a fine little establishment.
My most recent visit which is the subject of this review was for their Tuesday night quizzo. As someone who frequents quizzo weekly and tries at a number of places, I enjoyed myself here.
We grabbed seats and the bar and got our drinks. The bartender was super nice and personable. It felt like she was our own personal bartender even though she was serving the full bar of patrons. Nice service.
I got to try some of their burger and onion rings. Nothing super fancy at all but damn did it taste good. This was in no way a gourmet, over the top, let's get it on food network burger. Instead, it was simply presented and tasted like it had been cooked properly and wasn't previously frozen.
Anyhoo, good little joint and I can see myself coming back here.Listed in: Hellen Keller and the…
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Review from Lori R.
10/28/2011
Hot Deals! Hot Deals! Hot Deals!
I'm pretty sure it's always Happy Hour at O'Neals. Half price beer and apps. I'm in!
My new spot to chill before shows at the TLA.
Did I tell you they have Hot Deals! -
Review from Walter K.
4/21/2011 4 Check-ins Here
O'Neals is not my favorite bar. That being said, I have a lot of good things to say about it. But it probably is the best sports bar in the city. Sure, they might give you a hard time for being an out of town fan, but your game will still be put on.
The staff here is friendly, the beer selection is decent, and the happy hour is excellent. 4:30-6:30, half off most drinks and apps. And then at 6:30, you can march upstairs and get two more hours of the happy hour special. How can you beat that?
The food here is standard bar food, but the wings are pretty good. On a nice day, the front doors open up the whole store front, so you can simultaneously sit at the bar and enjoy the weather. Lastly, the addition of trivial pursuit cards sitting at the bar encourages a Quizzo create your own adventure.
Bottom Line: The cheap drinks, good staff, and abundance of TVs make this my go to spot to watch out of market games. -
Review from Michael P.
Philadelphia, PA
1/15/2011 51 Check-ins Here
Let's get a key point out of the way right from the start. O'Neal's may have the most generous happy hour on earth. It's half off drinks and appetizers, 4:30 to 6:30 downstairs, then 6:30 to 8:30 upstairs, every weekday. They also have daily specials on top of that.
They have a better beer selection than most of the other Irish bars in town, including a good selection of craft and import bottles. For bonus points they also have Yuengling Porter and Chesterfield, bottles that don't usually make the cut in Philly's diverse beer scene.
Food is mostly pub and sportsbar fare. It's good in that respect, especially the sampler plate with wings, fires, fingers, and pierogies. The loaded fries and the nachos are both very good, and have a huge portion suited to sharing with multiple people. I'm also a fan of their quesadillas, which are perfectly overstuffed.
There are three floors of the bar, plus an outdoor patio. The second floor has more seating than the first, as well as several dartboards, and a stage in back that sees occasional shows. The third floor is mostly for special events and dart leagues. The staff is also great, friendly and outgoing, and always aware of when you need your next drink.
it's also a great place to watch the game, including European soccer. They have a lot of Steelers swag on the walls, so I imaging they are one of the betters place for Philly's many Pitt expats to congregate. They also frequently show yankees games during times I've been there. I was also there for the Flyers epic comeback against the Bruins, so O'Neal's will alway have a special place in my orange and black heart. -
Review from Cheryl V.
Los Angeles, CA
6/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
If I lived in Philly, I would want to live close enough to make O'Neals MY bar. It has such a cool vibe and an easy staff, it's almost impossible to wrong with their beer menu. It's somehwat spacious for an Irish pub half a block from a main street, but I like to keep it that way!
I haven't tried the food, but appreciate that they have darts (and that I beat my husband in darts when we were there a couple of weeks ago). -
Review from Brian S.
Philadelphia, PA
7/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
O'Neals is always a good time. The staff is friendly and helpful. Food is standard bar fare, but well done. Happy hour is easily the best in the city, lasts for four hours and the specials include food. The owners host a dart league and organize trips to sports events.
While the place can seem a little fratty or divey from the street, the beer selection is incredible. There's standard stuff on tap, but they have amazing bottle selection. The staff is amazing. Walk in, they ask your name and treat you like you've been friends for life. Really a great place. -
Review from Sarah E.
Philadelphia, PA
2/21/2011
O'Neals is like living in a real life version of "Cheers".
Hands-down, I friggin' love this place. Between the kick butt staff (I'm looking at you Phil, Robbie, and Kylie), damn fine drink specials, and just the general vibe about the place (and darts!), I am proud to call this place my local (even if I don't go as often as I'd like).
No fancy explanation needed.
The End. -
Review from Thommy S.
Philadelphia, PA
4/26/2011 15 Check-ins Here
Sports bar (Pittsburgh fans, amongst Philly fans) perhaps but it doesn't stop me from hittin happy hour here...
1/2 priced apps and drink specials downstairs 4:30-6:30 and 6:30-8:30 upstairs... pretty sure that's just M-F but not completely certain...
they have poker upstairs Mondays and Wednesdays @ 7:45 too
all around good food and environment ! -
Review from Jared S.
Philadelphia, PA
11/22/2011
It is what it is, as others have said. Good specials, Decent beer selection. And decent food. Actually the food is really affordable as I ended up going here while looking for a quick cheap bite before a show at the TLA.
Got the honey dipped fried chicken. I know it came from a frozen bag, but who cares honestly. It tasted great. They had multiple hot sauce options and the sides were nice as well. And it was like 8 dollars. My lady friend got a chicken cheesesteak. Actually basically the only negative aspect. It wasn't so good. Meat was all wrong. It was basically a chicken sandwich with cheese on a hoagie roll roughly chopped. Also it had a slight burnt type flavor, from the grill perhaps. They had some other appealing items on the menu that I can't recall. Just like basic bar/comfort food.
Everyone is real laid back in this spot too. No yuppies or pretentiousness. It's nice cause most places directly on south street at least have a little hint of this. Waitress was friendly but seemed inexperienced. She also didn't know about the "chip butty", which is not on the menu but I had distinctly remembered reading about on a best of Philly sandwich list a while back. I had to check my phone to make sure I was thinking of the right place. Anyways I didn't get that item since it doesn't really sound amazing, just novelty. If you're curious what it is it's basically a hoagie roll with french fries and cheese sauce.
I'll for sure return if I'm in the area and looking for a place like that. Cheap, good, friendly. -
Review from Joshua S.
Philadelphia, PA
7/19/2008
When you walk into O'Neal's, you might be taken aback by the tremendous amount of dudes in the place. They are definitely serving sausage there.
Wade past all the "sweet dudes" who are high fiving each other at the bar and make your way upstairs or all the way to the patio out back. It is really nice out there, with the owner having shelled out a few dollars to revamp the concrete slab/plastic table set up that he previously had. Now, it goes for a kind of European cafe feel with spot lighting, big circular tables and comfy seats. The even have a flat screen outside for watching the game in the elements.
The beer specials are 2.50, so four hours of drinking equaled two rounds at a club, and you don't have to yell or have someone's genitals rub against you. Our server was great and didn't let the Vonnegut book she was firmly entrenched in get in the way of keeping my palate wet. Beers were prompt and cold.
I ate a burger and it was delicious save for the roll, and good god man, the onion rings were perfect.
Our tab came at the end of the night. With four people drinking steadily for almost four hours, our tab was so cheap, one of our companions picked up almost the whole thing (sweet deal for yours truly). I had a great time chatting up the server, the cook, the bartender and everyone else.
It would be nice to be able to smoke on the patio, but I saw the dilemma with the fan blowing right into the kitchen. Also, stock your pond with some ladies for a while to thin out all the swinging dick that blocks my path out to the smoking area -
Review from Jason H.
Philadelphia, PA
11/10/2011
Oneals is my favorite bar on south st. Friendly bartenders, good fried food and no matter how busy they are two bars to serve you... So easy to get drinks. Phil, Robby and Kylie are always ready with a shot of whiskey! Stop by!
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Review from Laura D.
2/23/2009
I guess I should come here for happy hour sometime, based on the other reviews. But alas, it was saturday night when I stopped in. Two friends and I were looking for a place in the area to throw back a couple, that wasn't "South Street". So O'Neal's it was, and not a bad place to do just that.
The lights were a little too bright (I usually don't want to see the other bar patrons in such harsh lighting... nothing good can come of it.) And the no-nonsense dive-esque sports bar theme didn't really add anything for me. But the beer selection was good, and the trivial pursuit cards kept us entertained for a while. Did you know that belly button lint is most commonly blue?
The bartender had never heard of the beer Leffe (and if you haven't either, I suggest you try it), which was a little surprising. I had to repeat my request several times and point to the bottle before he got it. But he asked to try a taste of mine, decided it was quite good, and made up for it by giving us a shot of "sex with the captain" on the house. I'll take it.
I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if you're with a few friends and just looking for a place to hang out, this'll do the job. Especially if you're a dude. -
Review from Sara C.
8/21/2008
Irish named bars usually aren't my scene - having grown up around Boston, I had my fill before turning 21. I decided, however, to take up my friend's opinion that this place has the best happy hour around South Street. And he was most certainly right.
Draft beers $5 and under are half price - anything else is $2 off. Appetizers are also half off. Everyone is right about this place having some stellar munchie food - we opted for the sampler, which included pierogies, fries, chicken wings, and chicken tenders. All of which were prepared fresh, unlike most other places.
The patio out back rules. It was an awesome spot to spend a beautiful August evening. This place was a definite surprise for me, and proof that not all Irish bars are terrible. I'll definitely be back. -
Review from Bill M.
7/14/2008
Stopped by Oneal's after the Happy Hour at Tattooed Mom's and it was definitely a good scene. It had the classic neighborhood bar feel, 2 floors of hugeness, late night gastropub food, and plenty of daily drink specials to merit a visit.
We rolled up to the second floor and got drinks promptly. Wednesday was ladies night (1/2 drinks for the ladies) and $2.50 domestic drafts, so the tab was next to nothing. We also got to watch the worst game of darts EVER. these players were seriously ricocheting darts off the only metal part of the board. it kind of bought back memories of when I took a dart to the leg, but it was amusing to watch nonetheless.
Overall O'Neals is a great neighborhood dive that has plenty to do and see. Cheers.Listed in: South Philly, Philly Bars
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Review from Andrew T.
Philadelphia, PA
3/27/2008
So after trying several attempts at eating on South St. late on a Wednesday night, a friend and I wound up at O'Neals...I had never been before, but it looked like a pretty cool not-dive bar. I was completely unprepared to get such awesome and fresh tasting food at a late hour. My Buffalo chicken sandwich was out of this world! Crispy and juicy, topped with fresh L, T & O plus it had the crumbly bleu cheese instead of bleu cheese dressing!!! That on its own is amazing. My friend had fish and chips that were out of this world.
O'Neals is now my favorite munchie spot in Philly. There's a great selection of bottled beers, but I will take one star off since there wasn't the greatest selection of draft beers. Plus our server didn't know much about the beers. Kind of strange for an Irish bar.
The food at O'neals is shockingly good. You totally wouldn't suspect it. I love being surprised like that. -
Review from Tara C.
Clementon, NJ
6/29/2010
This place isn't aiming to be ethnic as it is sporty, and I'm okay with that. It doesn't try to be something it isn't. It does, however, have awesome pub food and a fine selection of local beers. My love affairs with lemon drops and Hoegaarden both began here.
They have two levels, which means ample room. If you can get there right after work, you and the office crowd may have the top floor to yourself.
Pirogies are excellent. Do try them.
The only real problem I have with this place is the bathroom. It's small and up a few flights of stairs. Drinking is not conducive to small rooms and multiple flights of stairs. If you want to actually get drunk here, you'll need to really hold out before breaking the seal.Listed in: Best Guinness Pours in Philly…
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Review from Molly M.
Philadelphia, PA
4/29/2008
My favorite neighborhood bar. The downstairs bathrooms are extremely tiny, and I'd assume terrifying to a clasutrophobic person. But on weekends (and I think a few days during the week) the upstairs is open, which has its own full bar, lots more seating, and spacious (and clean!) bathrooms.
Also, as Gray P. said, it's the only spot around for a six pack when you're hankering to get your drink on at home.
Beers aren't terribly cheap, but they're not outrageous either, and they have an excellent selection. The food is also really good - great spinach artichoke dip - heavy on the greens, light on the creamy, just the way I like it. Friendly, attentive service as well .... feels like it's worlds away from South St., instead of just 20 feet. I love you, O'Neal's! -
Review from Perry H.
11/3/2010
Not a fan. I honestly can't believe I actually ate here sober...but I did. For some reason I went here with some friends, got a table out on the patio, and had some drinks and food. It took super long to get our food, the waitress was not very attentive, and the food wasn't that great.
If you want to watch the soccer match (or any sport for that matter) and suck down some Bud Lights then this might just be your place. It's just not really mine... -
Review from Gray P.
Philadelphia, PA
4/10/2008
O'Neal's gets 5 stars for being the only place left on South Street to buy beer to take home. It might cost $11 for a sixer of Lager but now that Philadeli closed its the only place to get beer for those unfortunate souls like myself who live in that area.
Aside from that its a pretty decent pub with a good beer selection and good bar food. -
Review from tim c.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 8/17/2010
4 hour long Happy Hour. 1/2 off draft and drinks, 2/1 appetizers.
Good old irish/sports bar. Good nachos, HOT wings, fries.
Beer engine? Futbol?
Yeah.
Daily Specials? Get drunk and pick up some bagels from next door for breakfast tomorrow?
Uh huh.
Smallest bathrooms in the city.
I don't know why I don't come here more often.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/17/2007
I like to stop by O'neal's to catch a soccer match or on Wednesday nights for their $2/$3 domestic… Read more »
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Review from G S.
Philadelphia, PA
9/6/2011
Great happy hour specials every night and half priced apps. The food at this place is merely a vehicle to push more beer and drinks. So, it is what it is. But, when I've had a few and would like some additional belly lining, a 3.50 quesadilla or nachos plate is just fine with me. Then I can drink some more.
Owner, Spoonie, is very involved and focused on having his bar full all the time. He does a lot to make sure this happens and deserves credit for being a good old school bar owner. He is also very good with names and will remember yours - it's always nice being in a place where people your name. -
Review from Amy K.
Philadelphia, PA
11/8/2009
I like this place a lot. They have great bar food and their specials are really good. I believe they have two happy hours, one downstairs for a couple hours and one upstairs at a later time. You could enjoy specials downstairs and then head upstairs for more.
They also have really good sunday specials, $.25 wings and cheap beers. Good beers too like guiness and stella.
When it is nice out they have back porch seating, which is so awesome. It's a really nice porch, you almost feel like you are at home sitting out there with your friends. They also have table umbrellas to shelter you from the sun if it is bright. We've never gone and not gotten a seat at the bar, at a table or outside.
They also deliver food at certain times.
The only complaint I have is that they use Johnny Goodtimes for their quizzo and I am just not a fan of his (sorry, he seems like a nice dude) but I am completely spoiled with Rory's quizzo at Fado which is so much better organized and a lot more rounds.Listed in: I'm a semi-regular at...
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Review from Chan K.
Boston, MA
3/22/2009 1 Check-in Here
Sunday night is the best night to go to this awesome establishment. The $0.25 buffalo wings (inferno sauce) is the best wings I've had (outside of New Orleans) and $3 Guiness/Stella ain't too shabby either. Otherwise, their sandwiches are awesome. The staff is also one of most friendly in the city.
This is also a great place to watch sports. Great HDTVs. The bartenders are not obnoxious as other places if you want to watch non-philly sports teams. -
Review from Jill F.
Sicklerville, NJ
6/5/2009
Very delicious bar food here! Irish pub staples, plus fabulous apps and yummy sangwiches. They call their veggie burger "The Hipster," which I think is hilarious and a nice touch.
Great service, and a lot of neighborhood-y types sitting at the bar. A lot of old dudes can be found here in the summer watching Phillies games on the TVs. It's a nice vibe though.... they don't look at you funny or anything when you walk through the door with your pierced face and scary tattoos.
Jenna C. and I went here last October for our birthdays (I'm the 8th, she's the 13th.... start thinking about presents), and our super cute waitress brought us chocolate cake shots, on the house. I like O'Neals! :) -
Review from Dani S.
Philadelphia, PA
1/5/2012
Bar grub, awesome beer selection and best waitress... Kelli O!
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Review from Lydia B.
Philadelphia, PA
7/9/2010
We were craving some good, basic pub food and wandered into O'Neal's on a Sunday afternoon. The specials were unreal! $2 and $3 beers, and a few microbrews and imports were included in that price.
The wings were also spectacular. I'm really not a big wing gal typically; chewing on bones and tendons is just nasty to me. But there was a lot of meat on these wings--which helps things--and the "medium" sauce (they have lots of other choices for those who do want spicy...or really mild...or sweet) was spot-on. We also got something else, which I can't remember because the wings overshadowed it...but I have vague good memories.
The atmosphere out in the back courtyard/patio was just really fun, too. A few groups were out there, and everyone was friendly and pleasant. There are ceiling fans on the cross-beams of the trellis, and they are growing different varieties of hops in planters around the patio. Really cool! Pleasantly surprised and will definitely go back. -
Review from Nicole R.
PA
2/1/2007
O'Neal's has a fairly impressive selection of beer for an Irish-styled sport's bar. The atmosphere has a sort of seedy-underbelly quality of which I'm not particularly fond given this usually comes paired with gropey middle-aged South Philly dudes (which are in no short supply at O'Neal's). The food's not too bad either. It's straight-up pub grub but it's like grub found in a real pub. I liked the chicken fingers a lot and the Irish Stew was really delish.
They have pool tables upstairs, which is a plus. If somebody asked me where I was going this Friday night, I wouldn't immediately shout out "O'Neal's!!!" all excitedly; but if a friend wanted to meet there I wouldn't say no. -
Review from june g.
Philadelphia, PA
1/16/2009
Best happy hour or place to start out you're evening! From 4:30-6:30 downstairs and till 8:30 upstairs. Half off all beers $5 and under and $2 off any beer over that and their selection is not bad! And Wednesday night is ladies night so it's half price drinks all night! Also, half price appetizers and granted, it's not the best pub food around but some of it is pretty good!
Their new patio is pretty nice, and everyone is always very friendly as well. -
Review from Michael H.
Chicago, IL
2/24/2011
In the unlikely event that I return to Philly, I would come back here first. It's been a few years, but I remember enjoying drink specials here and random conversation with the regulars. It's a casual bar without a hint of pretense.
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Review from Sara L.
Philadelphia, PA
10/21/2010
Came here last night for a quizzo tournament. It was a tad cramped and completely baseball distracted but still a nice bar. The food was good (I was very impressed with my Greek salad) particularly the apps (cheese fries, mozzarella cheese sticks, nachos) and cheap. (Apps were 1/2 off). I don't drink beer but I was impressed with the wine. The staff was friendly and enthusiastic. All in all a-ok.
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Review from Boris M.
Philadelphia, PA
1/1/2011
We came here for beer and to see Favre. It was on a Monday night a few times. The guy behind the counter is like he's had way too many espressos bouncing all around and talking powerfully to everyone. He gives you the beer. He's pretty goof. Most pubs don't have good food so I wasn't surprised. The chingers were ok and there was a chicken sandwich that was boring and small. A guy tried to sell me movies.
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Review from Thad S.
Updated - 10/14/2010
O'Neal's is still my go-to bar. I go-to Oneal's way too frequently. They have great specials, an awesome waitstaff, and Mohamed cooks up some perfect bar food every time.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/7/2009
One of my favorite watering holes in the whole city. Not touristy, normally pretty crowded but not… Read more »
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Review from Kristin H.
Philadelphia, PA
6/19/2008
There's a lot to love about O'Neal's. First of all, every time I go, I'm impressed with how friendly and accomodating the ENTIRE staff is. You can take your pick for hang out locales- get squished downstairs, play darts upstairs, or chill out on the patio in back. They have great happy hour and nightly specials (2 for 1 appetizers, Wednesday is ladies night, Monday $2 microbrews, etc etc.) and prices on food are also completely reasonable. I recommend the Big Salad, though it's better pre-beer. O'Neals is also kind enough to sponsor Philadelphia Women's Rugby and allow us to occasionally take over upstairs for meetings, socials, and fundraisers. Solid beer selection as well, and usually not overcrowded. Upstairs is much more fun than down and they're pretty happy to turn the TV to whatever sports game you want to see.
