James E. McNellie's Public House


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Reviewed by Billolick from New York
4.24/5 rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
Downtown Tulsa, larger lace with several separate dining areas, darker lighting and darker wood kinda decor.
Highlight here is the HUGE tap list, extensive amount of cans and bottles as well. Loads of note resting and quality options.
Upscale pub grub on the large menu of options.
Professional service got us served, on a night they obviously were slammed.
Well worth a visit if in Tulsa.
Oct 30, 2024Highlight here is the HUGE tap list, extensive amount of cans and bottles as well. Loads of note resting and quality options.
Upscale pub grub on the large menu of options.
Professional service got us served, on a night they obviously were slammed.
Well worth a visit if in Tulsa.
Reviewed by Hmhmurphy from Oklahoma
4.91/5 rDev +13.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
4.91/5 rDev +13.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
Cool, funky vibe. Love the decor.
I’ve lived in Ireland, and this really comes as close to a real Irish pub as you can get in the states. In Ireland, pubs are the hangout spot, like a local diner, where teens and families can hang out....plus a bar. McNellies is more of a bar where you can also eat. But perhaps that’s just my American bias talking.
One of the best beer selections in town! Probably 50 on tap and 200 by the bottle/can. Beer menu is sorted by nationality and style. Flights are available. Bartenders and most of the wait staff know their stuff, so don’t be afraid to ask.
Apr 12, 2018I’ve lived in Ireland, and this really comes as close to a real Irish pub as you can get in the states. In Ireland, pubs are the hangout spot, like a local diner, where teens and families can hang out....plus a bar. McNellies is more of a bar where you can also eat. But perhaps that’s just my American bias talking.
One of the best beer selections in town! Probably 50 on tap and 200 by the bottle/can. Beer menu is sorted by nationality and style. Flights are available. Bartenders and most of the wait staff know their stuff, so don’t be afraid to ask.
Reviewed by donspublic from Texas
4.75/5 rDev +9.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
4.75/5 rDev +9.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
Hit this place 3 times over 2 days. This will get me up to Tulsa to visit my daughter more often. My only bitch is I had planned to camp out here all night July 4th but they shut down so their employees could have the night off. Can't bitch about that. Their tap selection is great and it has a very good mix and they complement it with a good bottle selection. We ended up eating there twice and everyone's food was great. And I cannot forget the service, the waitstaff are very attentive and gave good recommendations when asked.
Jul 06, 2015Rated by BeerSamurai34 from Texas
4.34/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4
4.34/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4
Really great place with good pub food and tons of great craft beer on tap and in bottles.
Apr 19, 2015Reviewed by rapayn01 from Kentucky
4.19/5 rDev -3.5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
4.19/5 rDev -3.5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
I've been to McNellie's many times as it seems to have the best selection of draft craft beer in Tulsa. The food is good, but not outstanding. The service has been average-to-good every time I've gone, though the servers don't always know the answers to your questions about the beer (or the food, surprisingly). They have flights available, but the composition is pre-set. Perhaps they allow your to select your own beers now, but that's not what I recall. Go here for the high quality beer and variety of beer.
Dec 28, 2014Reviewed by Bosoxfan20 from Missouri
3.95/5 rDev -9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.5
3.95/5 rDev -9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.5
Friendly atmosphere with employees that generally have a solid beer knowledge. One of the best tap and bottle selections in Tulsa. Prices are okay. Maybe a little steep for OK, but better than other states I guess. Food is better than your avg pub fare. Cheap burgers on Wed.
Dec 24, 2014Reviewed by zerocrane from Oklahoma
5/5 rDev +15.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
5/5 rDev +15.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Amazing environment, the food is out of this world, the service is great 99% of the time. There is a smoking and non-smoking section, which you just don't see anymore. Not to mention, they have the largest beer selection in town. 60 handles and about 250 bottles. Fun activities held year round, check out the centennial club, and buy a mug, because you'll be back!
Mar 24, 2014Reviewed by remccaskey from Oklahoma
4.46/5 rDev +2.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.75
4.46/5 rDev +2.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.75
If you are looking for a place that has probably the best beer list in Tulsa, then this is the place. They have over 40 beers on tap and probable over a hundred different beers in bottle. Every Monday they have a pint glass give away, I got a couple of Moose Drool pint glasses last month. The staff is always friendly and if you are in the downtown area then this is the play to go to enjoy great beer and pub food.
Oct 23, 2013Reviewed by RobbieAshmore from Arkansas
3.9/5 rDev -10.1%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.5
3.9/5 rDev -10.1%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.5
I really didn't pay much attention to the prices, but I think it was rather expensive. But let's face it you don't go here to save money, you go for the world class beer selection. I was very pleased with the beer and the service. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. I have been to this pub several times during business trips to Tulsa. But only once on a weekend. On Saturday nights it becomes sort of a very noisy 'yuppie' bar....but the beer is still great!
Oct 06, 2013Reviewed by Carl_R from Oklahoma
4/5 rDev -7.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
4/5 rDev -7.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
This is actually a really nice place to try if you are looking for selection. Most beers I like are not available in this state, but McNellie's does a really good job carrying the beers that are available in this state. I cannot really think of another bar in Tulsa that I would want to go other than McNellie's.
Jul 20, 2013Reviewed by jmharney from Oklahoma
3.89/5 rDev -10.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4
3.89/5 rDev -10.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4
Probably the best place in Tulsa to try new beers on tap or in bottle. Been going here for about 6 years and keep going back. It's my default Tulsa bar. Beer menu is endless, you could order something new everyday of the year and not be done with it. The staff is knowledgeable although if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, do not expect the greatest attention given to you. Mid evening is the best time, not as crowded and bar staff have better time to serve you.
Jun 26, 2013
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