Irish Ale House — Restaurant in Springfield

5-Star Review for Irish Ale House Title: First-Time Charm with a Side of Sass – Absolutely Loved It! Stepped into Irish Ale House for the very first time, feeling like a newbie in a cozy Irish haven. I plop down at the bar and tell the bartender, the stunning Toni, “Be gentle with me – it’s my first rodeo here. Menu, please?” She fires back with a grin and a laugh: “I’m not that kind of girl, and I’m not known for being gentle – LOL!” Instant icebreaker, and from there, it was smooth sailing (or should I say, smooth pouring?). Tony’s service was top-notch – attentive without hovering, quick with recommendations, and just the right amount of wit to make the whole vibe feel like catching up with an old friend. When the kitchen dropped my classic American cheeseburger, I was floored. Juicy patty, melty cheese, all the fixings hitting that perfect balance – outstanding doesn’t even cover it. Paired with a crisp ale from the taps, it was pure pub perfection. If you’re in Springfield and craving great food, better banter, and a spot that feels like home, hit up Irish Ale House. Tony and the crew nailed it – I’ll be back for round two (and probably begging for “gentle” treatment again)....

So I’d like to start off by saying I had a horrible experience with my order from DoorDash yesterday. I have ordered the steak tips close to a dozen times. But his time it came in a box inside a plastic bag. There was so much liquid dripping from the box it filled the plastic bag. Not sure if it was the garlic butter but my mashed potatoes and steak tips were floating in a liquid and I was very thrown off. It was like soup. I like to be a rational human. Every other time I have ordered here it’s been phenomenal. So I’m not going to leave a bad review based off this one experience. Every other time I’ve ordered the box was much bigger and the mashed potatoes and steak was separate. If the garlic butter is added it should be in a separate container because it leaked everywhere through the cardboard box they gave me. I’m willing to give it another shot and really hope it is like the other times...

This is not a typical northeast city Irish Bar and yet it is. Not a place for black and tans and The Clancy Brothers. But it is a community oasis. A couple blocks from city FD and PD HQ’s, it lies off the beaten path of Main and Columbus and State and lower Worthington streets. This is a city dive bar in the most cherished and honorable sense of the term. It is a people’s place. It is a snapshot of the proletariat who live and work in the city. It is genuine and welcoming enough. A good drink and meal at a decent price for lunch. At night, it is a great stop for those who want to know the city beyond the neighborhood places, the tourist magnets, and...