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O'Rourke's Public House

1044 E. Angela Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46617
574- 251-0355
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Ranked #14 of 98 restaurants in South Bend
Price range: RM15 - RM60
Cuisines: Irish, Pub, Fish & Chips, Family Fare
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Outdoor seating
Dining options: After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Outdoor seating
Dining options: After-hours
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Honestly, the worst I've ever experienced. My friend and I went there the other night- she's been 21 since the fall, as have I. After having her ID checked at the door she was admitted without a problem. At the bar, she was asked to show her ID again which she thought was a little weird but did anyways. After... More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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9 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Was in South Bend for work and had some time to kill at night. This bar was only 2 blocks down from my hotel and you kind of have to hit up an Irish bar when you are practically on Notre Dame's campus. Cool Irish pub vibe inside, dark wood ,tin tile ceilings, and some big screens with sports on.... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Service was great as was the proximity to ND campus. We happened to stop in on "Wing Night" which was perfect for my son and husband. They recommend the boneless whiskey glazed wings. I had cod sandwich and chips along with a Harp. Great meal!

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

After visiting St. Joseph's Hospital and Notre Dame University, we went for a Great corn beef and cabbage lunch at O'Rourke's on St. Patrick's Day.

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Northern Indiana
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

I eat lunch at O'Rourke's about once a week and have been to dinner there as a couple and with large and small groups of people. I have had nothing but good experiences with the staff and enjoy the atmosphere and food very much. The interior is decorated with all kinds of architectural details reclaimed from old Irish pubs. The... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

We came here after a game on a Friday night, so it was loud and busy, as you might might expect. They seemed to have a nice selection of beers and offered tasting flights of 4 beers each (Irish, Belgian, etc.), perhaps 4 ounces each. We shared the Irish flight to drink with some chicken tenders (beware, the fire-roasted sauce... More

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Wydaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Had dinner & drinks on a Sunday evening. Nice place. Can get a little crowded, but that's to be expected when you're across from ND campus.

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Youngstown, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

This is a great pub right near campus. Food was great! Gotta try the boxty! We went here during a stay for a game and would definitely go back. Nice atmosphere and good service!

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Melville, NY
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25 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

This is a real fun place. Great crowds big bar and much better than expected food. Place can get crowded after a football game but thats tobe expected.

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York, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We were fortunate enough to grab a table in the back room @ O'Rourke's this weekend and our group of 12 was able to have an great dinner. The food was excellent and the service was better than the food. The bar was packed, but all the staff did their best to deal with the mobs of people and we... More

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