This place can take a reservation but can't hold a reservation. We waited an hour to be seated after arriving on time. I ordered a Pub Burger cooked medium...I had to send it back once for being over cooked then I gave up and just ate it, even though it was well done again the second time.
(2)
Eric H.
Perhaps the best wings in all of Berks County. Don't be fooled by the location or interior. This place takes thier food serious. Everything I've had here was great! Keep up the good work!
(5)
Reet R.
Philly cheese steak egg rolls were very good! But the tuna had a funky color. (Dont get the tuna)
(2)
Stephanie D.
My husband and I went into Flanagan's for the first time last Friday night. We recently moved about a mile away, so we figured we would go for drinks and give it a shot. The atmosphere was fun. There was live music and a good crowd for such a small spot. I saw the male bartender incorrectly pour a Guinness and that made me cringe BUT most people wouldn't give two hoots about that. The female bartender spoke so highly of the cook and the food that it peaked our interest. We went back in the next night to have an early dinner, and the food was awesome! I had a pork tenderloin special (brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, balsamic drizzle), and it was delicious! It had a lot of sauce which I normally don't like, but to my surprise, it only made the dish better! My husband had a pulled pork brisket sandwich with waffle fries. He loved it and of course I tasted it also :). Our friends had a burger and "build your own pasta" and both thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well. Needless to say, we will be returning to try the many other things on the menu!!
(5)
Lori K.
Love this place great service and great food , very calm and nice atmosphere !! Highly recommend for a night out nice place!!
(4)
Devyn D.
What a neighborhood pub should be. I have been coming here for years. Beer selection is vast, and is always ice cold, and the food is delicious. Huge portions too! I'm a big fan of the Pub Prime Rib sandwich. Also the Kobe meatloaf. Outstanding. If you're looking for a delicious, filling meal and drinks with good friends, this is the perfect place. The live music on weekends is always good too and did I mention, FREE!
(5)
Jeffrey B.
Great menu, stunning food anywhere from typical bar fare to fine dining offerings, chefs specials always unique and very well made. Great beer selection, frosted mugs, nice pour on drinks, macallan scotch on shelf. Friendly owner and staff, great service, good crowd. Prices very fair. Ive probaly been there a thousand times and will be back a thousand more....
(5)
Elizabeth M.
I'm sorry to read some people had a bad experience. I have never had anything but a great experience at Flanagans. It's good bar food. The wings are good. I eat there about twice a month. If you don't want to wait I recommend a reservation because they are always full. My husband and I tend to eat at the bar. Sometime on the weekends we go for a late dinner so we can stay for the live music.
(5)
Lori V.
I was in town visiting family and at the suggestion of the hotel clerk, my family decided to give this place a try. I checked out the menu online and it looked promising. We went in and they seated us up in the bar area. We should have walked out then. There was a group at the bar who were belligerent and crude and the bartender just flirted with them and egged them on. We were not the only diners in the bar area and it made for a very uncomfortable experience. The food was so-so. I ordered a steak which, to my horror, came out already cut up. Thus, it was dried out. They forgot the dinner of one in our party and by the time it came out everyone else had finished eating. No apologies or anything. We all thought it was great that the waitress kept refilling our sodas without our asking until we learned that she charged us for all of them! That is completely unacceptable. Unless you're stopping in for a quick beer, I would avoid this place.
As previous reviewer stated, the food is a step about regular bar fare. We had 2 appetizers (tuna/crab egg rolls and chicken enchillada egg rolls), both were really good. I had the pork bruschettta which was also good, but I ended up with the fried version instead of the requested sauteed. My husband had a duck cheesesteak that he enjoyed very much. We would definitely go back.
(4)
Wanda K.
The specials are always awesome and creative. Eat upstairs at the bar for the best Irish Pub experience.
(4)
Jess S.
Best bar food in Reading period. I just stumbled upon this place once and I've never stopped going back. Apparently the chef there used to work at some really nice hotel or something. Whether that's true or not I don't know but what I do know is that this hole in the wall has the most amazing wings, scallops, chowder, cheesecake, sandwiches and their house salad for some reason is amazing. Don't come to the Reading area without eating here first. Ambiance is nothing special, I get it, you're Irish, let's move on. I almost exclusively go to dive bars, people tend to be friendlier and no loud music, but they should put something other than shamrocks up. The staff have their off days as is expected with a female-only staff, I'm a girl so relax (except the cook who almost never leaves his cave) but overall they're super friendly and knowledgeable. If you can't decide on something, even if they're slammed they'll take minute to help you decide and they've never steered me in the wrong direction even though I'm a picky eater. I'll be coming to Flanagan's until they are no more.
(5)
Jeff S.
Places like this are one thing I miss about PA - neighborhood bars in old houses with good food and good service. They are scarce where I live now. But I met some friends from high school here for drinks and dinner. Upstairs there is a big square bar with a few tables scattered around. We were seated downstairs which had more tables. The menu was extensive. Everything from bar food and sandwiches to seafood. The wings were billed as some of the best in the area so I went with that. Ordered the hot wings and the Red White and Blue. The chicken was tender inside and crispy on the outside. The sauces, well, I have ot remember where I am - Berks County. Their idea of spicy is mild to me and that's what hot was. It had a slight tingle to me, The red, white and blue had an interesting flavor to it and there wings were covered in it. The fries were great. Service was great for a bar. We had two people keeping drinks filled. Overall a great place. I would come back if if in the area.
(4)
Alex H.
HUGE, meaty wings, probably the best in Berks county. Their bartenders are the absolute best if you know them or are a stranger passing through town. Drinks aren't expensive, seats at the bar are normally bountiful unless there's a game or live music (avoid going Friday nights if you like sitting at the bar). Downstairs seating avaiable, and also an outside patio which is lovely when winter is gone. Flannys will always be one of my favorite things about Shillington.
(5)
Nicky P.
Went for diner tonight. The cheesesteak egg rolls that they have on special for an appetizer are out of this world! Also tried the nachos w marinated pulled chicken- very very good, and my husband tried the duck BBQ- also very very good. My stepmom ha the broiled scallops-amazing! The only thing we could complain about was the open face roast beef- very fatty beef and not very good at all!
(4)
ed e.
So I decided to give them another chance. Sat at the bar and ordered a dozen wings hot with suicide on the side and a large house salad with the house balsamic. Salad show up immediately but the wings took 30 minutes and it was not busy. Worst hot wings. They were plied on a plate and they took franks red hot and gave it about 8 squirts. So the wings just had a few shots of generic sauce here and there. The suicide sauce on the side was way too thick like a dip and had a bad smokey chipotle taste. All wrong for what should be their hottest buffalo wings. Horrible taste. Salad was sour. Bad tomatoes, some lettuce, and bitter cucumbers topped with shcredded mozzarella cheese. Shredded bagged pizza mozzarella does not belong on salads. Don't know what they are trying to do here but serving good food isn't one of them. My fault. Second time shame on me..
(1)
Britt M.
Drinks were very good. Food not as much. We had very underdone food. Burger was raw when ordered well done. The fish and chips were tiny and soggy. Pierogies were cold. Chicken fingers were underdone that some were raw in the middle. Kind of scary for that one. Not going back even though a friend lives in walking distance.
(2)
Kimberly L.
I am a regular at Flanagan's and they food is always fabulous. Whenever I eat anywhere else I am disappointed. From the chef to the bartenders, to the wait staff, it is always a positive experience. My number one place to eat
(5)
Chad S.
Best wings in the Reading area. Great friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Food is awesome and is a step above your typical bar food. Different beer specials everyday.
(5)
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Address :41 W Lancaster Ave
Shillington, PA, 19607
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : Yes
Steve R.
This place can take a reservation but can't hold a reservation. We waited an hour to be seated after arriving on time. I ordered a Pub Burger cooked medium...I had to send it back once for being over cooked then I gave up and just ate it, even though it was well done again the second time.
(2)Eric H.
Perhaps the best wings in all of Berks County. Don't be fooled by the location or interior. This place takes thier food serious. Everything I've had here was great! Keep up the good work!
(5)Reet R.
Philly cheese steak egg rolls were very good! But the tuna had a funky color. (Dont get the tuna)
(2)Stephanie D.
My husband and I went into Flanagan's for the first time last Friday night. We recently moved about a mile away, so we figured we would go for drinks and give it a shot. The atmosphere was fun. There was live music and a good crowd for such a small spot. I saw the male bartender incorrectly pour a Guinness and that made me cringe BUT most people wouldn't give two hoots about that. The female bartender spoke so highly of the cook and the food that it peaked our interest. We went back in the next night to have an early dinner, and the food was awesome! I had a pork tenderloin special (brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, balsamic drizzle), and it was delicious! It had a lot of sauce which I normally don't like, but to my surprise, it only made the dish better! My husband had a pulled pork brisket sandwich with waffle fries. He loved it and of course I tasted it also :). Our friends had a burger and "build your own pasta" and both thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well. Needless to say, we will be returning to try the many other things on the menu!!
(5)Lori K.
Love this place great service and great food , very calm and nice atmosphere !! Highly recommend for a night out nice place!!
(4)Devyn D.
What a neighborhood pub should be. I have been coming here for years. Beer selection is vast, and is always ice cold, and the food is delicious. Huge portions too! I'm a big fan of the Pub Prime Rib sandwich. Also the Kobe meatloaf. Outstanding. If you're looking for a delicious, filling meal and drinks with good friends, this is the perfect place. The live music on weekends is always good too and did I mention, FREE!
(5)Jeffrey B.
Great menu, stunning food anywhere from typical bar fare to fine dining offerings, chefs specials always unique and very well made. Great beer selection, frosted mugs, nice pour on drinks, macallan scotch on shelf. Friendly owner and staff, great service, good crowd. Prices very fair. Ive probaly been there a thousand times and will be back a thousand more....
(5)Elizabeth M.
I'm sorry to read some people had a bad experience. I have never had anything but a great experience at Flanagans. It's good bar food. The wings are good. I eat there about twice a month. If you don't want to wait I recommend a reservation because they are always full. My husband and I tend to eat at the bar. Sometime on the weekends we go for a late dinner so we can stay for the live music.
(5)Lori V.
I was in town visiting family and at the suggestion of the hotel clerk, my family decided to give this place a try. I checked out the menu online and it looked promising. We went in and they seated us up in the bar area. We should have walked out then. There was a group at the bar who were belligerent and crude and the bartender just flirted with them and egged them on. We were not the only diners in the bar area and it made for a very uncomfortable experience. The food was so-so. I ordered a steak which, to my horror, came out already cut up. Thus, it was dried out. They forgot the dinner of one in our party and by the time it came out everyone else had finished eating. No apologies or anything. We all thought it was great that the waitress kept refilling our sodas without our asking until we learned that she charged us for all of them! That is completely unacceptable. Unless you're stopping in for a quick beer, I would avoid this place.
(2)Lyn W.
I went here for the first time. I came into the side entrance into the dinning area. The dinning area was very plain and neat without clutter. There was a lot of light so there's not much of an ambience. I ordered the broiled seafood combination. It was perfectly cooked. The seafood was fresh and tasty. It was not overly seasoned but still it was flavorful. I ordered a salad and a spinach side dish with my meal. The spinach was sautéd with mushrooms and was really good. I would say my meal was compatible if not better than a seafood sampler at Willie G's. It puts Red Lobster's to shame. Our server was really nice. She really made you feel comfortable and welcomed. The pricing was reasonable and affordable. I can't wait to go back for happy hour.
(4)CritiQue Y.
As previous reviewer stated, the food is a step about regular bar fare. We had 2 appetizers (tuna/crab egg rolls and chicken enchillada egg rolls), both were really good. I had the pork bruschettta which was also good, but I ended up with the fried version instead of the requested sauteed. My husband had a duck cheesesteak that he enjoyed very much. We would definitely go back.
(4)Wanda K.
The specials are always awesome and creative. Eat upstairs at the bar for the best Irish Pub experience.
(4)Jess S.
Best bar food in Reading period. I just stumbled upon this place once and I've never stopped going back. Apparently the chef there used to work at some really nice hotel or something. Whether that's true or not I don't know but what I do know is that this hole in the wall has the most amazing wings, scallops, chowder, cheesecake, sandwiches and their house salad for some reason is amazing. Don't come to the Reading area without eating here first. Ambiance is nothing special, I get it, you're Irish, let's move on. I almost exclusively go to dive bars, people tend to be friendlier and no loud music, but they should put something other than shamrocks up. The staff have their off days as is expected with a female-only staff, I'm a girl so relax (except the cook who almost never leaves his cave) but overall they're super friendly and knowledgeable. If you can't decide on something, even if they're slammed they'll take minute to help you decide and they've never steered me in the wrong direction even though I'm a picky eater. I'll be coming to Flanagan's until they are no more.
(5)Jeff S.
Places like this are one thing I miss about PA - neighborhood bars in old houses with good food and good service. They are scarce where I live now. But I met some friends from high school here for drinks and dinner. Upstairs there is a big square bar with a few tables scattered around. We were seated downstairs which had more tables. The menu was extensive. Everything from bar food and sandwiches to seafood. The wings were billed as some of the best in the area so I went with that. Ordered the hot wings and the Red White and Blue. The chicken was tender inside and crispy on the outside. The sauces, well, I have ot remember where I am - Berks County. Their idea of spicy is mild to me and that's what hot was. It had a slight tingle to me, The red, white and blue had an interesting flavor to it and there wings were covered in it. The fries were great. Service was great for a bar. We had two people keeping drinks filled. Overall a great place. I would come back if if in the area.
(4)Alex H.
HUGE, meaty wings, probably the best in Berks county. Their bartenders are the absolute best if you know them or are a stranger passing through town. Drinks aren't expensive, seats at the bar are normally bountiful unless there's a game or live music (avoid going Friday nights if you like sitting at the bar). Downstairs seating avaiable, and also an outside patio which is lovely when winter is gone. Flannys will always be one of my favorite things about Shillington.
(5)Nicky P.
Went for diner tonight. The cheesesteak egg rolls that they have on special for an appetizer are out of this world! Also tried the nachos w marinated pulled chicken- very very good, and my husband tried the duck BBQ- also very very good. My stepmom ha the broiled scallops-amazing! The only thing we could complain about was the open face roast beef- very fatty beef and not very good at all!
(4)ed e.
So I decided to give them another chance. Sat at the bar and ordered a dozen wings hot with suicide on the side and a large house salad with the house balsamic. Salad show up immediately but the wings took 30 minutes and it was not busy. Worst hot wings. They were plied on a plate and they took franks red hot and gave it about 8 squirts. So the wings just had a few shots of generic sauce here and there. The suicide sauce on the side was way too thick like a dip and had a bad smokey chipotle taste. All wrong for what should be their hottest buffalo wings. Horrible taste. Salad was sour. Bad tomatoes, some lettuce, and bitter cucumbers topped with shcredded mozzarella cheese. Shredded bagged pizza mozzarella does not belong on salads. Don't know what they are trying to do here but serving good food isn't one of them. My fault. Second time shame on me..
(1)Britt M.
Drinks were very good. Food not as much. We had very underdone food. Burger was raw when ordered well done. The fish and chips were tiny and soggy. Pierogies were cold. Chicken fingers were underdone that some were raw in the middle. Kind of scary for that one. Not going back even though a friend lives in walking distance.
(2)Kimberly L.
I am a regular at Flanagan's and they food is always fabulous. Whenever I eat anywhere else I am disappointed. From the chef to the bartenders, to the wait staff, it is always a positive experience. My number one place to eat
(5)Chad S.
Best wings in the Reading area. Great friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Food is awesome and is a step above your typical bar food. Different beer specials everyday.
(5)