Kenneally's Irish Pub

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22 reviews

(713) 630-0486

2111 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77019 29.7467 -95.4105

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Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central

Hours:

Mon. - Sun. : 3 p.m. - 2 a.m

Last updated 4.19.10

Category:

Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Irish Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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Joshua Hinsdale

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In Short – Though a broad selection of beer seems to be the main draw, the pizza at Kenneally's may make you thirst for a Peroni rather than a Guinness. The sauce is fresh and the crust is thin and crispy. Homemade potato chips and other light fare are also available. Seating is at the long rectangular bar, at a group of tables in a back near the dart board or out on the open-air deck.

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What to Drink:: Bartenders at Kenneally's know how to pour a Guinness properly, allowing the beer to settle before topping it off with a creamy white head nearly spilling from the pint glass.

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User Reviews (22)

ambiance	100.0% positive	“Agree w/those below - pizza is awesome, atmosphere lacking” “Also a regular of Red Lion's, I can say that pub knows how to do ambience - it's always fun & lively in there, with the authentic pub decor and fun tunes in the background.” “They USED to have great service and a good atmosphere.” “for just good fun, great beer (wide variety of liquor), and excellent Chicago style pizzas,” “The pizza alone makes it worth coming to, but I like the laid back atmosphere and the lack of hair gel and implants among the clientele.”
drinks	88.88999938964844% positive	“Same friendly staff (a few new ones) but same great pizza & cold beer.” “Now I realize that when one visits a pub it is usually to have a few drinks and enjoy pub food - exactly what we wanted, but I like to drink water along with my food and beer to stay hydrated and quench my thirst (beer tastes great, but is not a thirst qu” “for just good fun, great beer (wide variety of liquor), and excellent Chicago style pizzas,” “it's a great place if you want to roll up your sleeves, play some darts, eat good bar food and drink cold beer.” “went on St. Patty's, yes a bit pricey however Guiness and whiskey is what I drink and $5 is pretty close to normal price (for good whiskey that is).” “The food was acceptable (the potato chips are exceptional) and the bar service quite good.”
food quality	94.16999816894531% positive	“The pizza alone makes it worth coming to, but I like the laid back atmosphere and the lack of hair gel and implants among the clientele.” “The pizza was great and the service was great.” “Kenneally's pizza is one of the best pizza's in Houston.” “Love the pizza.” “plus the best mustard and sandwiches ever.” “The pizza was so divine, we ordered three in a row, but yes, it was very strange that they don't provide free water.” “Now I realize that when one visits a pub it is usually to have a few drinks and enjoy pub food - exactly what we wanted, but I like to drink water along with my food and beer to stay hydrated and quench my thirst (beer tastes great, but is not a thirst qu” “Same friendly staff (a few new ones) but same great pizza & cold beer.” “for just good fun, great beer (wide variety of liquor), and excellent Chicago style pizzas,” “absolutely love kenneally's pizza, especially with it's thin crust and great sauce.” “Also a regular of Red Lion's, I can say that pub knows how to do ambience - it's always fun & lively in there, with the authentic pub decor and fun tunes in the background.” “It's true, the pizza is very good.” “it's a great place if you want to roll up your sleeves, play some darts, eat good bar food and drink cold beer.” “Great pizza too.” “But I've had equally good pizza elsewhere.” “Agree w/those below - pizza is awesome, atmosphere lacking” “Has the best pizza in houston!” “Kenneally's has the best pub pizza in town, no holds barred.” “The food was acceptable (the potato chips are exceptional) and the bar service quite good.” “the best pizza”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“for just good fun, great beer (wide variety of liquor), and excellent Chicago style pizzas,”
overall	66.66999816894531% positive	“it's a great place if you want to roll up your sleeves, play some darts, eat good bar food and drink cold beer.”
service	58.33000183105469% positive	“They USED to have great service and a good atmosphere.” “The food was acceptable (the potato chips are exceptional) and the bar service quite good.” “Actually, all the bourgeois / depressing people, please don't cross the street.” “The pizza was great and the service was great.” “Now it seems to be loosing its polish, dirty bathrooms, slow service and smokey.” “Besides the most friendly staff I've ever seen anywhere, other customers are "openly” “Same friendly staff (a few new ones) but same great pizza & cold beer.” “It's always smokey, feels dirty, has rude bartenders and generally has a trashy / depressing vibe.”
value	100.0% positive	“The pizza alone makes it worth coming to, but I like the laid back atmosphere and the lack of hair gel and implants among the clientele.” “They do offer bottled water at a very reasonable price, but that misses the point.” “went on St. Patty's, yes a bit pricey however Guiness and whiskey is what I drink and $5 is pretty close to normal price (for good whiskey that is).”
wait time	0.0% positive	“Now it seems to be loosing its polish, dirty bathrooms, slow service and smokey.”

01/16/11

Charging for water? Seriously?

by qualityassurance

Yesterday a girlfriend and I went to Kenneally's, ordered several drinks as well as pizza and when we asked for water the bartender brought us bottled water. We asked if we could have tap water instead and she explained that they have this policy of charging for water. She said it's because when it gets busy they run out of glasses. (Maybe if I brought my own plastic cup?) I used to like this place, but won't be going back to pay for water. Please.

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04/21/10

Perfect Guinness Pour!

by crystalpistol , Citysearch Contributor

You'll feel like your in a neighborhood pub in NYC once you step inside this bar. The bartenders are skilled and you'll even find a shamrock on top of your Guinness. Great pizza too. Good happy hour crowd.

Pros: Local feel, neighborhood bar, bartenders
Cons: Parking can be hard at times

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09/08/09

Wonderful place

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Tonight was my first night there and I had a good time.. The pizza was great and the service was great.. I asked for some water and was told it was .50 for bottle water.. I said that was fine I pay more for that at the clubs and its not ozarka.. over all i will be back and take some more friends with me....

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06/22/09

Former Regular-won't be going back

by MN100

I used to be a regular at Kenneally's. They USED to have great service and a good atmosphere. That has since changed. I've quit going there due to my last experience. I brought a friend who was not a regular and she requested tap water. The waitress informed her she had to pay for bottled water. My friend persisted in requesting a glass of tap water; she thought the waitress was joking about paying for water. The waitress informed her their policy does not allow them to serve tap water; they consider it a waste of the bartender's time....yes, she actually said that. Then when the so-called manager came to our table to address the issue, he told my friend to quit being cheap. Needless to say, we haven’t been back and anytime someone suggests Kenneally’s, I let them know about my experience and that I won’t be going back. There are too many bars in Houston to waste time with a bar that is so money-hungry it forces bottled water on its customers and accuses its customers of being cheap. I’m actually surprised the TABC allows them to do that……..

Pros: Good pizza
Cons: Bad customer service, forced to pay for water

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05/18/09

Agree w/those below - pizza is awesome, atmosphere lacking

by liamachton

Have been here before, years ago, and visited the other night when we wanted some pizza and beers. The pizza was so divine, we ordered three in a row, but yes, it was very strange that they don't provide free water. Come on! Maybe I want a glass of water to go with my pizza and Stella Artois. It's not like we're scrubs coming in here to not spend on alcohol.

The atmosphere is a bit lacking. Also a regular of Red Lion's, I can say that pub knows how to do ambience - it's always fun & lively in there, with the authentic pub decor and fun tunes in the background. We'd spend far more for pints at Red Lion, but we'd get some atmosphere with it.

Pros: Fantastic pizza
Cons: Scant parking on weekends, "meh" atmosphere

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Joshua Hinsdale

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01/16/11

Charging for water? Seriously?

by qualityassurance

04/21/10

Perfect Guinness Pour!

by crystalpistol , Citysearch Contributor

09/08/09

Wonderful place

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06/22/09

Former Regular-won't be going back

by MN100

05/18/09

Agree w/those below - pizza is awesome, atmosphere lacking

by liamachton

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