Gillespie's Irish Tavern & Kitchen

Gillispie's Tavern is the perfect blend of a classic Irish pub and a welcoming neighborhood spot where everyone feels like family. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the friendly staff, who set the tone for an unforgettable experience. They don't just take your order--they make you feel at home, remembering your favorite drink and always up for a friendly chat.The tavern's lively, authentic Irish atmosphere comes to life with live music that fills the room on weekends. There's nothing quite like enjoying a pint of Guinness while listening to talented musicians play traditional Irish tunes--it really adds to the charm of the place. The menu is packed with pub favorites, from hearty shepherd's pie to perfectly cooked fish and chips, and their burgers and wings don't disappoint either. The food is consistently great, and the atmosphere makes every bite taste even better.What really makes Gillispie's Tavern stand out, though, is the staff. They go above and beyond to make sure every guest feels welcome. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, the staff's warmth and attentiveness make the whole experience special. Combine that with the live music, great food, and cozy Irish pub vibe, and you've got a spot you'll keep coming back to.

I cannot rave enough about this place! The service as the bar is impeccable! The food is always so delicious and never disappoints. The atmosphere is PERFECT for unwinding on a Friday night. There was live music which was really good! We tried the mozzarella sticks for the first time last night and, OMG, are they amazing!! They are not the kind with thick breading on them. More of a light coating with the perfect amount of crunch and a LOT of cheese. Yes, please!!!

Very good place to watch a soccer game. The pretzels were good especially if you don't like salt. Service was very fast. Along with that, there is a very nice theme to the restaurant. Great place if you enjoy British food

After my first review, we have kept Gillespie's on rotation and it has mainly been wonderful. We enjoy their live music selection and have even enjoyed Trivia nights. I just have one pretty major point of feedback for the restaurant: If you are only going to have one vegan/vegetarian item on the menu, you must ensure it is stocked. Three times recently I was told they were out of the "best ever veggie burger". That is about a significant failure rate and one on which I am no longer willing to take a risk. I will call in advance from now and I recommend you do the same (if you are plant-based). I end up getting a couple of sides and they are not that great or satisfying. I would love to see them add more plant-based options. Maybe a vegan shepherd's pie or a veggie curry?

We've been eyeing the place and finally got the chance to try it out. There were so many things on the menu we'd like to try that we know we'll be back based on a great first experience last night. The ambiance makes you feel like you are in a cozy pub with a full bar running all down the side and tables throughout. Our server was friendly and great about checking in with us throughout the dinner which was great as they place really picked up for a Saturday night. I started off with a Tavern Mule made with whiskey. I'll have to say I'm not a huge whiskey fan, but in a mule form was quite delicious. My husband went with the Buffalo Family Bourbon flight and he had no issues finishing it off. For food, we started with the Ultimate Scotch Eggs and a cup of the Shiner Beer-Cheese Soup (because we just had to try it). The flavors of both items were great. The Scotch Eggs had the right amount of breading and the egg was cooked as desired with the soft boil to make the flavors stand out and the hollandaise sauce was a great touch. For dinner we shared the Traditional Reuben Sandwich and opted for the turkey pastrami as the meat. It was delicious! The pumpernickel-rye bread was fresh, thick and flavorful. The meat had great flavor of its own even being a leaner cut of meat. We also split the Irish Pork Wellington as that isn't something we'd make at home. The pork tenderloin was perfectly done and the flavors of the bacon, mushrooms and puff pastry around the dish complimented the dish well. Portion sizes were plentiful and we even brought food home so we wouldn't overeat!We look forward to coming back and trying other dishes!

John the bartender was excellent. His recommendations on The Rueben and Wellington were great suggestions. The Gillespie's New Fashioned drink was super cool with its smoky flavor. I liked my lemon drop martini. The River Driver band was entertaining and we enjoyed a game of pool. The one disappointment was the carrot cake- terribly dry and there was a metallic taste from the baking powder. I hope to drop by again. We drove 45 min upon the recommendation of a friend. It will not disappoint

My husband and I did brunch here on a Sunday morning a few weeks back. Admittedly, an Irish-inspired tavern is not where your brain goes first when you think Sunday morning brunch, but they did have a brunch menu and drink specials. And it's what I was craving. We did the Irish nachos (bacon on the side, since I don't eat bacon but my husband does), which were PHENOMENAL. I did the breakfast hash which was very very good. My husband did the pancakes which he said were a little dry. That said, maybe not really a pancake place. We both did a brunch mimosa and a whiskey flight. Service was great and the space is quite nice. It was a quiet, mostly retired crowd on Sunday morning, but I would imagine a more typical bar group in the evenings.

Love that they take reservations!! We were celebrating our son's birthday, and the ability to reserve a table made it so much easier to plan for a small group. We ordered several items from their menu, and everything was delicious, fresh, and generous portions. They were very short handed on a wait staff but did their absolute best to keep up. Don't forget to redeem your 15% off coupon -- YELP check-in. We stayed to watch Plunk Murray! Their music vibe was super cool, unique!

Food was good. Music was ok. Service was a little weird - lots of employees were there but about 70% of them were in the back room playing pool. Maybe they weren't on the clock, but it was confusing to see so many people in server gear. We'll definitely give it another shot.

My sister took me to this Irish pub to eat dinner. I had the Gillespie Burger. Angus burger patty topped with corned beef, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, 1000 island, lettuce, and tomato in a potato bun. The patty and the corned beef combo was amazing an delicious. I substituted the 1000 island for Ranch dressing on the side instead. I will be back to check out the entertainment next time