Celtic Mist Pub — Restaurant in Springfield

I'll post this under my name because I have no problem with this being public. From the onset I'd like to just say that I am not the type of person that is ever rude to waitstaff or any other food service personnel. I've worked in the food service industry. I know how difficult it is to do that job and I completely understand that some servers just have bad days. That being said, the first time that I've ever had someone be rude to me with no actual reason was at this bar. There is a man at this bar with a short-ish brown beard and light brown hair that wore a dress shirt and jeans that acted awfully to not only me, but several other people that visited this bar the night before last. I was there with others visiting for a ball that was for medical students. I know that he was the lone bartender when we arrived for our initial drinks so I tried to give him some slack as he took drink orders. Keep in mind that I am constantly polite even when I maybe shouldn't be. Initially he was quite rude to me because I asked a question briefly before ordering because he said that he was running out of certain ingredients. I simply asked what sweet drinks there were left because my girlfriend wanted a drink, but they didn't have any sort of drink menu. He responded to me sounding like a whining teenager saying, "I don't know man" so I had to figure out what drinks were left. Several people in the group noticed his weird tone and commented on it, but I still tipped him and remembered that he was the lone bartender (this was on a Saturday night in the heart of springfield--that's just bad planning) I got her a little bit of baileys. He told me it was 8 dollars, I gave him a 20 and he took a very long time making the drinks (putting baileys in a glass and filling up a beer glass) I turned sideways to talk to one of the other people that was there that wanted to know why we were dressed up. I turned back and there was two dollars on the table with no recipt. I flagged him down, reminded him that I gave him a 20, and he fixed it making me wait again while he fixed his error. I was polite, I told him it was an honest mistake, and left him a 25% tip because I know he is busy. I had my beer, she had her baileys, we talked to some people for about 30 minutes and then left for the dance. We came back after with a few friends at around 10 or 11pm to get a few drinks and spend some time hanging out before we would eventually walk back across the street to the hotel a little before midnight. This time there were 3 bartenders and I ordered the first round from a very helpful woman who was very kind and knowledgeable. I heard her say that you could only use a card to pay for your drinks once to another gentleman, so I opened a quick tab knowing we would only end up ordering 1-2 drinks before walking home. We had our drinks and talked with friends for about half an hour before ordering our second round. This time I placed my order with the same woman, but the same man came in to complete my tab. This time he blatantly just handled other orders to completion while I stood there waiting to get my debit card returned to me over about a 10 dollar purchase. He came back multiple times to get my name because he forgot it and hadn't even looked through the small stack of cards yet, I gave him my name twice, and I stood there watching him as he took new orders, filled them completely, closed other tabs, and came back to get my name for the final time. At this point multiple people are watching me wondering what is going on because I have been standing there waiting for an insanely long time, meanwhile members of MY OWN PARTY are doing the same transaction and he is getting it done in 5 minutes or less. Finally he returned my card smiling and laughed saying, "How was the prom? Heh." Knowing full well that he has checked my ID multiple times and I'm a 24 year old man with a beard. I maintained my absolute disgust with the man, tipped 1, and left. 1 star....

Today I feel punched in the gut by racism…

I can’t close my eyes to rest I’m so outraged. After leaving our graduation party, a group of guys attempted to go to a local bar. Most of the group consisted of Black young men. Kind, compassionate, fun loving, hardworking, Black young men. The two who stood 6’5” plus were not allowed entry into the bar. One was told he fit the description of someone that was on their do not admit list. He had NEVER been there before. The other was not given a reason. He too had not been there before. I couldn’t imagine the embarrassment, the confusion, the helplessness, the anger…

I’m absolutely livid!!! They had just spent approximately 4 hours laughing, playing bags, having fun in my backyard. How could such a wonderful day turn into such an awful experience for the entire group? Racial profiling is real! It’s ugly! It...

Celtic Mist Pub is truly a gem in Springfield! From the moment you step inside, you’re embraced by an inviting atmosphere that perfectly blends nostalgia with a fresh, modern touch. The owners, John and Margaret O’Riordan, have created a space that feels like a home away from home. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the warm welcome and sense of community are immediate. It’s the ideal place to gather with friends, enjoy hearty laughter, and share in the camaraderie that defines this pub. The ambiance is charming, the drinks are top-notch, and the conversations flow as easily as the pints. If you’re looking for a place to relax, catch up, and savor genuine hospitality, Celtic Mist Pub is the spot to be. Highly recommend stopping by for a...