O'Toole's
Richmond, VA 23225-3144
Phone: (804) 233-1781
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Editorial Review for O'Toole's – by Patrick Rooney
The Skinny
The neighborhood pub that has morphed into a family restaurant. It still has a solid reputation as a pub with the accompanying darts games and sing-alongs led by the piano.
Tastes Like Chicken
Sandwiches of every variety including kosher, open-faced, hoagies and burgers plus chicken sandwiches galore. Entrees cover the spectrum as well, from seafood to Italian with all the steaks and chicken in between. A full dessert menu puts the cherry on top.
Quick Note
The sing-alongs have become legendary with the sentimental set and pack 'em in. They've re-established these carousing.
History Lesson
Every St. Patrick's Day, O'Toole's holds a fake wake. In the 1700s, the English were oppressing the Irish Catholics. The Pope didn't want to lift the ban on drinking during Lent, but wanted to lighten the emotional burden on the Irish. Drinking was permissable at wakes. Thus, the fake wake allows a wink and a drink during Lent. The bagpipes play all day on St. Paddy's Day, so no wonder they want to drink.
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Insider Tips
One of Richmond's BestNominated for Best Pub for its neighborly warmth and good-time mission.
Dress:Casual and comfortable, after all this is a pub.
User Reviews for O'Toole's
08/18/2005 Posted by richmond83
I find myself often at O'toole's because its highly convenient and relatively cheap. They have good chili and I also reccomend the french dip or cheese steak sandwiches. Don't bother asking for non-smoking because you'll always come out smelling smoky. Not for the second-hand smoke phobic.
Pros: Decent food, Beer, Convenient
Cons: Smoky as hell
08/13/2002 Posted by uvachief
Not sure why but I felt like I was over at a good relative's house when I ate here. Felt like someone's home. Everyone was very friendly. Little crowded though. Food was good but not excellent. Good place to drink and listen to live music believe it or not. Good prices.
Pros: food, atmosphere
Cons: out of the way
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