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user reviews of O'Neills, Soho

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Its an O'Neills, so guess what its crowded, noisy and expensive...Its an O'Neills.
mont62y - 28 Feb 2014 16:03
" Chat to girls in the que, offer to pay there entry (�6) get there names before you get to the bouncers, and tell them you are a group together. Works every time. Get knocked? Chances are you will get knocked from everywhere in London"

Seriously what planet are you on!? Offer to pay their entry fee plus your own so you can go and drink a pint of Guinness in a pub? And "Get Knocked - Chances are you will get knocked from everywhere in London". You talk utter rubbish my friend.

I've never been "knocked" from any other bar/pub in Central - and thankfully I didnt even "get knocked" from here as I had the sense to avoid it and not pay the entrance fee!
Miker1234 - 21 Jul 2012 01:50
K I've changed my mind on this bar now. I posted on 8 Aug 2010 that the place had 'got better', but frankly I've just seen too much weird stuff happen there now to recommend it to anyone,

Of course any bar or club has the legal right to turn anyone away that they think might genuinely cause trouble of some sort. But its so unusual to be turned away with no explanation, that its really an inexcusable insult.

I've now seen this happen at this place, for absolutely no reason whatsoever. I saw one couple turned away, they looked well dressed and nice people. Completely humiliated without reason in front of an entire queue of people. I've seen it myself to many others also almost completely arbitrarily from what I can see. I was behind one group and they were just treated terribly, they were happy, well dressed, ready to have fun night and spend some money, just ruined afterward. So it really seems to be up to luck whether you will get in or not. So your decision to go there is dependent on whether you are willing to risk having your whole night ruined by this kind of treatment.

Why is this happening then? The only explanation I can come to is that the door staff are INCENTIVISED to turn people away. Randomly if necessary. Why would they do that? I've no idea, certainly doesn't make business sense. But maybe they are trying to set up some sort of exclusive feel to the place? And its really very far from that -its the classic O'Niells, stale poisonous beers, with the small advantage of a band playing.

The whole thing has a taste of very bad spirited Management. Lucky enough to be given the opportunity to manage a bar of this size in Central London, but unqualified in terms of basic human values, and respect for others. You can't fail to make an enormous profit in this location. They do lose business during the week though, thats undeniable.

I'm not going again for a long time.


Marky2 - 19 Mar 2011 18:59
Avoid like the plague. Though that shouldn�t be too hard, seeing as my experience seems to reflect a lot of the problems faced by others who have made comments.

Approaching the entrance on a quiet Monday evening, the bouncer stopped me, asked me if I was alone. I told him I was meeting some friends inside, but I wasn�t sure if they were they yet as they had told me they were running late. �I�m not letting you in unless you know for sure you have people inside� was the response I got. I explained that I�d probably have to check, but he was having none of it.

Seemingly realising that his reasoning was on very shaky grounds, he then decided to ask me for ID, which as a 30-year-old and looking clearly older than either 18 or 21, I no longer carry. �Not letting you in, you don�t have ID.� At which point, I told him this was ridiculous and stormed off. I then went back, as this was absolute nonsense the way I was being treated, especially seeing as the pub looked to be fairly quiet.

He refused to answer any more of my questions, failed to give me a valid reason why I had been denied entry, and so I feel compelled to let others know. I was dressed in my office work clothes, wasn�t rude and can see no real reason why this ought to happen. Don�t waste your time.

manb - 15 Mar 2011 13:48
In response to the last poster dee1ite. I went there last weekend as saw hardly a single black person in the entire place. No one. Which is obviously a really unusual thing. But it is an indication of the kind of atmosphere and weirdness of the place, which is undeniable.

Problem with your theory is that the door staff, at least one, maybe two of them, are black. So I don't know how that works in practice

But if I were you, if I were treated like that, or denied access a single time I would never give them my custom again.


Marky2 - 11 Mar 2011 20:18
I have visited this bar sporadically, during the past 8 years. We usually attend as a group, 4 - 6 females, occasionally accompanied by 2 or 3 males. All work colleagues.

Yet on Tuesday, 22/02/11, I attended with my partner, who also happens to be black, we were refused entry. The door man stated that only regular customers would be admitted!!! Although at the same time, other people were entering, some providing photographic I.D, but by and large the majority unchecked.

Considering the geographical location, it is likely that a large number of their client�le, are tourist, so could not be deemed as regulars.

I know understand the comment made by a previous poster. Where he stated that a policy to admit "mixed couples" is implemented. I clearly witnessed white women and black men, white men and black women, white couples, but not black couples.

I have never encountered such blatant racism in my life. The incident was both upsetting and humiliating. Irrespective of my surrounding I have always been provided with a level of respect and regard. But as an educated and relatively successful individual, I have the ability to adopt the moral high ground on this matter.

It is saddening to realise that there are establishments such as this, in 2011, who continue to judge others by their skin tone, rather than for who they actually are.

I will be returning, accompanied by a white male colleague, which has happened in the past. I can assure you we will not be refused entry.


dee1ite - 24 Feb 2011 18:09
My band play here every other Sunday night and I have to say it's very much one of our favourite regular gigs - fantastic atmosphere and really up for it crowd - great craic all round.

OK - the sheer size of the place, the West End location and the predominantly tourist clientele mean it's never going to feel like a cosy local (the Blue Posts is probably the closest you'll get around here) but we've always been well looked after - service quick and efficient, nice Guinness on the few occasions when I haven't had to drive (I find it a seriously "more-ish" beverage) and the door staff have always been perfectly courteous and very helpful when we're shifting equipment in and out (lugging guitars and amplifiers through a room packed to the gills with inebriated punters can be a stressful experience at the best of times).

Definitely the most fun you can have in central London on a Sunday night with your clothes on :-)

tim_eyles - 6 Feb 2011 02:14
�8 to enter a normal pub on a Saturday night? You have got to be kidding! The queue stretched around the building and was full of annoying dolly birds and chav boys.

We saved our money and went elsewhere as they really are taking the mick! I advise you do too!
mikeyr1234 - 31 Jan 2011 00:09
Was told I couldn't enter on a Sunday at 6.00. I was dressed OK, no reason whatsoever for denying me access. Was told by the doorman "don't recognise you, can't let you in"! As someone who has been to this bar many times, was actually extremely offended by this.

So they just lost one customer, who will never go near this bar again. Drinks are overpriced and chemical tasting, and whole place has a plastic chain pub atmosphere. Don't waste your time with this one. Many better options around.
BenRyan - 14 Dec 2010 02:52
I like this bar . These days Saturday nights seem to be much better! with bands, and a good atmosphere upstairs. Its on the verge of getting things right.

Used to go regularly a few years ago, before and after the refurb. It was much more dull clinical and empty after the refurb, and kind of gave up. The club at the top floor used to be dark dance club, very often empty - and not fitting with the place really. Glad to see its now more rock based, which is better for the theme of an 'Irish' 3 storey bar.

Only serious bad point I can see - for some reason the door bouncers do take their position very seriously. This can lead to aggressive behaviour from people treated unnecessarily badly at the door. Or people denied access for no obvious reason, with intelligence insulting lines like 'need to see Id'. Lets face it, its only got to happen to you once, to stop you ever visiting again.

Can't be good for business. Waxy's is approach is much smarter to this, they have the balance right,

I think the main problem with the atmosphere of the place has been a very 'professional' and commercial, in its management and atmosphere. As a regular punter, can seem quite oppressive and off-putting. Sadly this hasn't changed much.

The Manager, who seems to be the white guy who prefers spending most of the night on the door - may have listened and things may have got better on this front, we'll see.
Marky2 - 8 Aug 2010 18:04
Visited this pub yesterday. A dreadful place. No ale or bitters so had to drin cider and guiness. Also no scotch whisky.

Please make the effort to cater for all drinking places.
Boyne - 18 Apr 2010 10:54
Didn�t expect much from this place but it turned out to be a really great night. The first two floors are seating areas with the top floor a massive open room that�s used as the dance floor. Despite the top floor being massive it does get really busy around 10pm and it�s nigh impossible to move at about 11pm. The best thing about this place is that it doesn�t seem to attract the kind of clientele you might imagine that you would get in a west end club. It�s a really decent crowd with a great atmosphere as well. Would have no hesitation in coming back.
telephones_and_toliets - 22 Feb 2010 10:11
Had a great night there on Thursday (8.10.09). Good crowd, music could have been better. Didn't have to wait long to be served each time I went to the bar.
Met a very nice guy from Ireland called Paul - if anybody knows his whereabouts please let me know!
AdelaideLaura - 11 Oct 2009 10:06
This O'Neills, located at the Chinatown end of Wardour Street, is a large two-floored effort. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and found it a pleasantly quiet respite from the busy streets outside, but I can imagine the pub is pretty chaotic itself at most times of the week. Service was not good, unfortunately: I've just noted beerlady08's review from April below, and wonder if I was served by the same staff member - she had to be told by another (busy) staff member to come and serve me, and did so with bad grace on both occasions. Not a good experience. Fundamentally, nearly all O'Neills are very much the same and this is no exception.
grecian - 28 Sep 2009 10:08
Despite my efforts, I always seem to get dragged to this hellhole. Its central locale, late drinking hours and live music has a hold on my cohort when not feeling inspired. I reason why I hate this place as that the staff are consistently rude/hopeless/disinterested/incompetent. And on a couple of ocassions I have been considerably shortchanged. Why go here when you can go to Waxy's? Some people love this place but it just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth, and thats not from the poor guiness.
billyindigo - 24 Sep 2009 14:34
On entry my first comment must be about the head doorman.. decent guy with difficult job alway straight forward and plesant which is lets say quite rare. Unfortunaly a few staff and only a few let the place down with poor attitude but on the most part they are wonderful. Big venue with lots going on and great live music (don't bother with Road house this is a better choice due to the attomosphere). Not bad prices and attracts alot of local bar workers in need of a drink.
rotton_milk - 19 Sep 2009 22:23
It can be hard to get in on busy nights due to the location. Sometimes they operate a mixed couples entry policy. I've found that if you have a friendly chat with the doormen they'll let you in. Great pub inside thats open late, ok drink prices and DJ's/cover bands playing Thursdays to Sundays. A good destination for a fun night out.
good_pubs_are_rare - 16 Sep 2009 10:40
was in here last night. great place apart from one member of staff who was so unbelievably rude to customers. One man asked if he could have a head on his beer to which she filled it up and slapped it down on the bar and the stormed out of the bar. My opinon is she shouldn't be working behind a bar. she was like this every time i went to the bar
beerlady08 - 12 Apr 2009 15:12
I've always had a great night in here. I love the atmosphere and I've met a lot of really nice people here. The staff are decent and the drinks aren't too pricey for Soho. I think the bouncers are pretty cool despite the other reviews. They've always been friendly with me and anyone I've come in with. All in all I would definitely recommend this bar, especially after hours on a Sunday when everything else is closed.
Barry123 - 20 Nov 2008 19:33
My wife and I went to go into this pub one evening after being to the theatre. We both run a pub each for Fuller's so I like to think we have a rough Idea of customer care. When we got to the door there was two doormen, we asked them how they were before trying to go in but got stopped in are tracks by one of the guys. He asked if I was ok to which I replied"fine why", he said I had staggered whilst coming across the road (I'd had a 330ml bottle of magners at the theatre and am Irish so can handle a little more than that). I was stuck for words as he become very aggresive towards me, my wife went to explain we had just left the theatre but I took her away from the place. I looked around and was told to piss off. Being Irish myself I feel ashamed this is an Irish pub if thats what the staff are like, there's no need for this sort of behaviour within the industry and if the manager ever reads these "Have a good think about who your employing", doormen should remember their ambassador's for the pubs they work...avoid this place like the plague, go to Waxy's it's very friendly and professional.
brian07 - 8 Oct 2008 14:13
They must have changed the bouncers since the last few reviews as they have all been really really friendly every time I have visited. I walked in once to see the bouncer patiently giving directions to some clueless tourist.
The food and drink is average for an o'neills (pretty good).

One complaint: 9 o'clock on the dot the volume goes up hugely, and the lights pretty much go off. Nice views of the photo spot in china town though.
There are too many staff if anything, most of whom seem to be friendly.
popiellajones - 14 Jul 2008 21:51
Didnt have a bad night in here last night.
Cheap rounds which is a bonus.

Jackrum - 4 May 2008 20:36
Awful. Never again!
dfitzwilliam - 18 Mar 2008 17:23
rude bouncers that cannot speak english and act like they are gods when quite frankly polished turds spring to mind. Avoid this place.
Billgates1 - 6 Feb 2008 12:51
Some friends and I went here friday night and what started out as an enjoyable relaxed night ended in a nightmare.

A friend and I were not allowed back in after going outside for a cigarette and were told we were trouble makers but given no explanation why. We did absolutely nothing wrong. When another friend asked the bouncer who could barely speak English what the problem was, he was punched and beaten so badly that his face is now unreconisble. Another friend trying to pull him away from the bouncer was thrown to the ground with such force his arm was broken. The manager did nothing but smiled and looked on.

These were unprovoked attacks and the bouncers behaved in a shocking fashion. Be warned if you are planning a night out at this pub incase you suffer the same fate.

The matter is now with the police.
rewec1 - 8 Dec 2007 19:51
This place is the pits. With such huge competition in London, you would think they would actually want to keep their customers. My biggest gripe of this place is the doorstaff - thugs that can't speak English. Those that can speak English, were obviously never taught manners and are just so rude.

Bar staff seem to have never been trained, and as for the dj, well, I think i could do a better job - it's not hard to press a shuffle button.

Shut this place down and start again
anonymous - 27 Nov 2007 22:26
It's an O'Neill's pub! What more is there to say?

If you like loud, busy mega-bars with nothing remotely drinkable on tap except for Guinness and Caffreys, plus rude staff and doormen (some of whom struggle to understand basic English), then this is the place to go.

However, if you actually want to go somewhere where you can have a nice chat and enjoy a decent pint then you should probably avoid this place like you would a bird-flu infected poultry farm.

And as for paying to get in (see below), anybody who does so needs their head checked!
gatomalo - 22 Nov 2007 13:32
this used to be the WAG club, a place where I spent my dancing days back in the 80's. As O'Neills go's this is not such a bad place it was good to go upstairs and look out to Gerrard Street. The barstaff are friendly and attentive and the venue is clean and tidy.
theregent - 27 Aug 2007 13:29
DATE OF VISIT: 13/08/07

Quite nice pub in the heart of theatre land. I ordered the Stake & Guiness pie and a Grolsch all of which came to �10.70. The toilets were clean and the staff attentative though as I visited at midday it may not be the same in the evening. Regrettably there were only lagers available so real ale enthusiasts may want to try elsewhere.

As chain pubs go this ain't bad but for me doesn't quite tick all the boxes to be a really good one...
wezmiester - 14 Aug 2007 16:41
Have been there twice this year and really enjoyed the music. But on my last visit last week, I think I might not be allowed back in due to an attempt to do Riverdance around the bar. Staff very friendly but maybe thats the fact that I was tipping them extremely well. I dont think the person I was with will EVER BRING ME BACK AGAIN LOL.
DUBLINGIRL - 1 Jul 2007 00:03
I love this place ben going here since around November 2006 and try and go there as much as possible met some great women in there and the staff and bouncers are a1. No place better tahn this that I know of.
LOL81 - 18 Jun 2007 22:25
I have ended up here a few times and always had a great night, might have just been lucky judging from some of the other reviews.I dont normally like o'niells pubs but I find this ok.the table service for beer was good and fast considering it was a friday night and heaving.not the best pub in the area but by no means the worst
becks007 - 8 Jun 2007 07:37
Once you get past the humourless bouncers and head upstairs on a Friday or Saturday night; you�re in for a mad house. Maybe, I have been extremely lucky or very, very, drunk, hic cup! But I�ve always had a fun time there. Even the born again Christians, ensuring there is no �funny businesses� in the toilets, (camouflaged candy sellers!) are manageable.
allwaysupforagoodnight - 31 May 2007 13:09
When there today between the shows at Trafalger Square, When there in plenty of time to be back for Paul Brady, or so I thought! I've been there many times before but not in the last 3 years as I've been in South Africa, so I was looking forward to a good Pint and some good food, Ordered the Pint of Guinness for myself and coke for my wife and food for an eastern european blonde haired girl with a red Shirt on behind the bar upstairs. We waited 55 Mins for the food and when it came I got what I'd ordered but my wife got a side order of Colcannon, a feckin' side order, I said that it was ment to be O'Neills Sausage and Colcannon and asked the waitress to get the rest of the order, The 'Blonde' Girl that took our order returned with her and she said it was my mistake that I didn't say it was O'neill Sausage and Colcannon, even though I was Pointing at the menu at the time I ordered. (Pointing at the menu saying 'Stew and Colcannon') She have no problem then understanding me, I asked when we could have the sausages for my wifes meal, she said in about an hour! A feckin hour to cook sausages! I said to her how many people ask for a side order as a main meal? She wouldn't answer and she it was all my fault that I'd gotten what I did! We asked for the money back for the Colcannon and shared the stew between us! I've been going to that particular O'Neills for many years now, prior to going to South Africa and was good friends with the previous Manager Frank, God Rest His Soul, he must be turning in his grave at the level of service there now! I spoke the Ass. Manager and Gen. Manager of the place and while the Ass. Manager was applogetic the GM only smiled and said 'I know, but sure what can I do but say sorry' as he smiled smugly! Now don't take what I'm about to say the wrong way but why O why have waiting staff and bar staff who can't speak english in an Irish Pub? I'll be bringing this matter to attention of O'neills HQ, ASAP. As for Waldor Street, NEVER AGAIN WILL I DARKEN THE DOOR OF THE DUMP! Bring back the Old WAG Club!
Irishpubguru - 19 Mar 2007 00:06
Dragged here against better instinct, standard O'Neils fare really, packed out, blaring music but decent-ish vibe if it's what you're after etc.

It was when went to the bogs that things got worse - the man with the towels and soap in there (a sign of a crap pub any day) accused me of supposedly stealing a cheap lolly-pop, grabbed me hard by the wrist, threatened to smack me in the face, then got his bouncer mates down, who were actually going to throw me out! Only after putting two quid in his poxy bowl did they all calm down and let me stay in their shite pub. I should hope so too having just spent �14 on a round of just 4 drinks. And I didn't even get a lolly-pop. Oh, and they charge to get in after 9.30.

Only redeeming feature is a couple of unusual Irish ales in bottles, which make a nice change from the 'xtra cold black stuff.
OldRogue - 16 Jan 2007 13:31
Been there a few times over the last couple of years, but really getting better with good vibe , good staff and great bands on most nights apparently. Get in early tho as door price is a bit steep and drinks not the cheapest for a pub.. had some good nights recently there..recommended if a music lover..
supercool - 7 Aug 2006 18:36
O'Neils. It's a chain pub. A fairly cheap n cheerful Irish chain pub with okay food and good barstaff. This particular one is ideally located on the Leicester Square end of Wardour Street - overlooking China Town's Gerard Street. The view from the first floor is really quite spectacular.

A lot of the comments on here have been focusing on the covercharge for the odd club on the top floor, and as nights go you could do worse, but in the West End of London, you could do a lot lot better. Agree with the comment about not wasting Saturday nights up there. Quick tip - if you are already in the pub, and get up there early enough - it's free!

In the day, this pub fills a gap, beats getting fast food in town (and you can have a beer with your meal!) If you are in town and stuck for somewhere to eat relatively cheaply - this might be the place for you - but being so close to Chinatowns restuarants, it might equally not be!

One criticism of the place for me, but this is a personal bug bear and probably won't annoy you too much - the people in the loo who give you towels and soap and guilt you about giving them a tip for services rendered. How very strange. How very wrong.
JimmyTwoShoes - 6 Jun 2006 11:08
yep the bouncers are bad, but it's an O'Neills?

wasn't too bad once inside - service was fast and friendly, pint was OK.
TheGP - 29 Jan 2006 20:12
Went there in the day to watch football on the TVs. Pretty nice decor/layout with two floors that gives the place a bit of character.
casual66 - 23 Jan 2006 17:35
I think that the one reason this pub is so busy, is that when people are drunk and happy waxy's are closing. So then people are spilling out on the street, not knowing where to go, and there's o'neills.
It's not that bad though, but you have to like the whole o'neills concept.
Mrs_Kermit - 4 Jan 2006 17:24
I have always had a good nite and it is usual where I end up if I�m down London as it open to 3am and the clubs are over-rated. The music on the second floor is better then the music room. They could do with swapping the music but it is still a good nite.
diceysgirl - 8 Dec 2005 18:18
Not the Mae West. Bouncer was an ignorant dog. Very busy, predominence of arseholes.
keep_it_green - 1 Nov 2005 13:29
I was amazed at how badly the bouncers were allowed to treat paying customers. I went on Saturday evening about 9.30 pm with 5 friends to this O'Neills after having a good time at the Blackheath one on numerous occasions we expected the same. (Boy were we wrong). Two of my friends got turned away at the door after 4 of us had paid �6 to get in when I questioned the guy on the till he told me not so politely to leave if I didn't like it. As we had paid �24 we went in for a drink. Meanwhile the bouncers were letting people in for free which was really galling. People were getting thrown out left right and centre for no apparent reason other than the bouncers did not like them. Saying all that we stayed the night, got totally hammered and made the best of a bad job. The music was good, and the bar staff were fine. We won't be hurrying back there though the treatment dished out by the bouncers will stay fresh in my mind for a long time. No pub can afford to ignore the paying customer.
LisaBee - 10 Oct 2005 22:35

Despite the negative posts below Ive never failed to have a poor night here. The door staff are fine to me.

Maybe people need to choose their attitude?

Not cheap mind you!
bewley - 16 Sep 2005 10:30
My friends insisted on dragging me into this place last Saturday. Despite my reservations (having been there before) I agreed to give it another chance. I was not dissapointed - it was awful as I expected. There is a wide variety of pubs / bars / clubs in the area. It is not worth paying six pounds for a pub with rude bouncers, poor service and crap music. You only get so many Saturday nights in your life - do not waste any of them in here !
lennie384 - 20 Apr 2005 09:30
we walked in was insulted by the dj who spoke to us like we were dumb deaf and blind.
My dad used to work there in the 60s when it was called whisky a gogo the old school "wag" he said I would of sacked all the staff inc door staff who think they are gods gift to the planet
total S**t hole never going back again
badgertier - 4 Apr 2005 12:05
I can't believe people even go here, let alone pay to get in. What are you people thinking? It's an O'Neills, which is bad enough, and then for it to be an O'Neills in Central London makes it suicidally bad, and then for it to be the old Wag club is just inexcusable.
travis - 4 Apr 2005 03:14
Always very crowded on a Friday / Saturday night, but then again it is a huge pub and has about 3 or 4 floors (I think). Good to watch the football (as there are screens on every corner) but not much good for anything else.
lennie384 - 28 Feb 2005 12:22
Awful place. Sardine-like. Bouncers are rude (quel surprise?)
If you like the Walkabout, you will like this place, same crap.

Go to Waxy's or De Hems for a better pub experience.
anonymous - 4 Nov 2004 13:18
O'neills in Soho, just opposite chinatown. Went there yesterday and was insulted with the way the bouncers treat the clients. Not being aware that this place don't accept credit cards for entrance, (c'mon now, it's year 2004), i was roughly separated from friends, with not so much of an opportunity to tell them i was coming back. When they tried to make their way to me, they were insulted as well and it was clear that the bouncer enjoyed being the "god" of the night. Will never go there again, and I will spread the word...
Anneli - 30 Oct 2004 13:50
Rammed to the point of Scary! On a Friday and Saturday the door staff push people through the doors with no regard for numbers (apart from ones with pound signs in front of them!). Surely this place is breaching its Fire limit. Think the licensing officer needs to pay a visit!
Robb - 8 Apr 2004 00:41
Whoever sold the Wag deserves to be shot. Blow Up struggles to this day to hit the same highs it did when taking up residence at the Wag. But we shouldn't let that colour our judgement. At least, not if this abomination hadn't taking its place. It has effectively ended my clubbing days.
Good for: nowt
thenationofjames - 26 Feb 2004 13:50
A good after 11pm pub with a good atmosphere on a weekday usually monday and tuesday attracts a nice crowd basically a mixture of irish, american and scandanavian people just going crazy and letting their hair down#!
Worth a try if you are not a tiger tiger sort of person!


Geoff - 25 Feb 2004 09:39
I used to love The Wag Club. Ecletic music, vibrant punters, it was a fantastic night out. This, on th eother hand, is absolutely dire. A pointless stronghold of shiny-shirted Essex boys and brain dead Mancs throwing crappy Guiness down their necks in some kind of banal tribute to a marketing man's vision of 'Old Oirland'. I got dragged in here once and it made feel dirty. I'd rather eat my own kidneys with plastic cutlery than have to spend another minute in this despicable hellhole.
Slipperduke - 11 Feb 2004 17:20
Great music, best pub/club i have ever been. The pub DJ recommends the club on the 3rd floor, he spend half the night trying to get people up there put its his music we want. great stuff, the best of the 60,70,80,90 want more do you want.
Sam - 17 Nov 2003 17:09
I had a great night in O'Neill's after watching the Rugby there on Saturday. The atmosphere was great and people were very friendly, would recommend it to anyone.
Barbara - 23 Oct 2003 11:10
Oh crap, I've just realised that this is what was the Wag Club. I have hazy recollections of being there a decade ago and it is clearly the same place. How depressing. From an iconic rave venue of the 80s to a shallow, themed Oirish pub. Oh well.
Ruby - [email protected] - 18 Sep 2003 21:21
Worst pub in London. Desperate Guinness, (Irish !!!) Ignorant and aggressive door staff. Useless and slow bar staff. And a racist policy of putting black staff in the toilets to wash customers hands, but absolutely no black workers behind the bar. May it close and be replaced by the Wag reborn or a proper Irish pub.
John - 17 Sep 2003 16:00
Ostensibly two overcrowded floors, I was directed up a further flight of stairs to a huge dancefloor at the very top. It was a Friday evening and the playlist was pretty awful. Not much to say other than it is was it is. Absolutely heaving. Amazing place if you cop off, and probably lousy if you don't. Worth a try if only to make up your own mind. I think I even saw Satan cackling away in the corner. Or perhaps that was the manager.
Ruby - 17 Sep 2003 12:10
This place is about as Irish as the queen's left toe, and the door staff seem to take special offence if you are actually Irish.
Derek Whelan - [email protected] - 15 Sep 2003 12:35
Its Hard to pay �6.00 to get in on a saturday night after watching the doorman let in about 20 of his mates for nothing
anonymous - 18 Aug 2003 22:01
fake outdated irish pub chain, RIP WAG club
anonymous - 14 Aug 2003 10:07
No surprises to this O'Neills. Usual fare. Good music though, and a handy pub, rather than club, for late opening (3am) in middle of town. Touristy yes, but then if you choose to visit this part of town, that's what you get. Enjoyable all the same, and less of a rip off than many places around Leicester Square. Drink, dance and be merry!
Andy - 29 Jul 2003 10:56
O'Neills ROCKS!!! It has a great atmosphere and i love the music that they play! Theres a great mix of the cheesy pop tunes and R&b and the good old classic songs such as 'Build me up Buttercup'!!! O'Neills is truely the best place around!
eira - 22 May 2003 14:17
pure touristy crap.
anonymous - 18 May 2003 23:32
The Wag Club was closed so this horrible place for tourists and mugs could be extended. An awful shame.
Darryl - 5 May 2003 23:47
This pub is fantastic - an amazing atmosphere and the bar staff are just lovely! (you know who you are Edwardo)!
Mhairi - [email protected] - 15 Apr 2003 10:00
I love you oneills crew. We had so much fun last year!!! I am thinking of you alot and I wish to see you all soon, and the pub.
come to visit me in sweden!!! M
Malin - 10 Apr 2003 16:40
poor quality staff screwed up my food order by giving the main course to someone else and the side order to me. got no apology from any of the staff in fact they even tried to remove the cutlery and condiments twice.

Live band was ok but who ever made the recorded music tracks that were playing needs to learn a little about blending the music.
Colin Duffy - 10 Apr 2003 10:46
We went there to watch the Ireland/England rugby grandslam. As soon as the match started all draught beer was unavailable (some problem with the gas, they said)and they could only sell us silly little bottles of Becks, Stella or Miller. At a high price. Very dissapointed. Not a very Irish Pub.
adrian - 31 Mar 2003 20:33
IT'S GRAND!
Dr Shanie - 17 Mar 2003 16:42
Just perfect! I had the time of my life at o'Neill's! Just perfect!
Joseph - 6 Mar 2003 16:51
The only decent O'Neill's in the world. They're usually sooooooooo bad, but this one rock's. Unmissable daddy
Tim Rider - 9 Jan 2003 18:35
Probably one of the best O'Neill's I've been to. I think. Don't remember too much about it because of a) the late licence and b) they serve the evil Czech devil juice Staropramen.
mike - 19 Dec 2002 14:18
Wonderful - full stop
Jessica - 25 Nov 2002 21:51
3 floors - dance floor on the top. Excellent bar staff. Loads of people
Taz - 17 Sep 2002 13:14
deserving of a high rating due to their late licences.
Darren - 27 Aug 2002 16:50

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