New Irish Pub

[doran]

The old Speckled Butter Bean is now an Irish Pub--O'Shays
Eddie drove past it today--it was open and not a parking place to be had--must be good! Any one tried it yet?

Please let every one know how it is!

[Mikiem]

The old Speckled Butter Bean is now an Irish Pub--O'Shays
Eddie drove past it today--it was open and not a parking place to be had--must be good! Any one tried it yet?

Please let every one know how it is!

I will wait until everyone else tries it and then go after the novelty wears off. Thats what i did with NYPD and was glad I did.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wonder how many posts it will be before the bashing starts; poor service, cold food, not like it was up north, etc. My guess less than 25.

[BarryRX]

We went there last night......the service was terrible, the food was cold. We had much better places in Ohio. Only kidding, can't wait to try it now that I hear they're open and I wish them success!

[Bonny]

We had several of us that went to O'Shea's last night. They were packed !!
The food was good, the service was great. The Shepherds Pie was very good.
We had 8 of us at our table. We all ate & drank and no one had any complaints.
We saw a lot of friends there as well & everyone had a great time.
Those of you who have been in the Villages awhile will see a lot of familiar faces working there. :thumbup:
Everyone did a fabulous job taking care of the customers.
They did a great job remodeling, there is a huge bar & they put in a lot of TV's.
Give it a try !!

[jtdraig]

In our years here we have found that it is best to go to a new restaurant after they have been "broken in"..we have learned to pay no attention to "early critics". Restaurants deserve a time to stabilize operations. Remember Whiskey Creek? They never got the kitchen thing right and a LOT of their primo servers quit to go elsewhere and Whiskey Creek died a rapid death and is now Sonny's. With that said, a good stablizing period is the first 30 days. If it is going to be good, it will be so after roughly that period of time. Not my "wisdom" but from someone who owned three restaurants, all total successes.

[Bonny]

In our years here we have found that it is best to go to a new restaurant after they have been "broken in"..we have learned to pay no attention to "early critics". Restaurants deserve a time to stabilize operations. Remember Whiskey Creek? They never got the kitchen thing right and a LOT of their primo servers quit to go elsewhere and Whiskey Creek died a rapid death and is now Sonny's. With that said, a good stablizing period is the first 30 days. If it is going to be good, it will be so after roughly that period of time. Not my "wisdom" but from someone who owned three restaurants, all total successes.

They have a big advantage at O'Shea's. There are a lot of experienced servers & bartenders who have been around quite awhile & definitely know how to get the job done.
:clap2:

[Scoops]

I am looking forward to giving it a try!

[Madelaine Amee]

The old Speckled Butter Bean is now an Irish Pub--O'Shays
Eddie drove past it today--it was open and not a parking place to be had--must be good! Any one tried it yet?

Please let every one know how it is!

Where is it in Wildwood - have to admit I never went to Speckled Bean, so really have no idea where it is.

[skip0358]

Went last night. Food was good, I had the rubin was hot, fries were real, prices were good,plenty of different beers. Hope it continues. I'll be back. hugh crowd.

[skip0358]

Where is it in Wildwood - have to admit I never went to Speckled Bean, so really have no idea where it is.

s/s of Rt 44 accross from BuenaVista Blvd.

[skyguy79]

Where is it in Wildwood - have to admit I never went to Speckled Bean, so really have no idea where it is.The entrance to the pub is on Signature Drive and 7/10ths of a mile west of Buena Vista along Rt 44. It's also directly across the southern end of Powell Rd where the county & DMV office is at the northern end. Here's a Google map showing the location:

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Signature+Dr&daddr=Buena+Vista+Blvd&hl=en&ll=28.840952,-82.022552&spn=0.009774,0.018539&sll=28.841591,-82.024226&sspn=0.009774,0.018539&geocode=FX0ZuAEdEFsc-w%3BFRsQuAEdtYMc-w&oq=Signature+Drive&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=16&z=16

[Skip]

It's not O'Shay's Irish Pub...
It's O'Shea's Sports Pub.
Been on the Gourmet Club's website, quite a while.
I'll have to check it out.

Can't wait for the big news article in The Daily Sun. :D

Skip

[skyguy79]

O'Shay's Sports Pub Website (http://osheaspubwildwood.com/visit-us/)

If you're on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/osheaspubwildwood), they have quite a few pictures there!

[ilovetv]

Do they have a porch-patio bar? We who fled the northern too-short summers like to dine/drink outdoors.....

[Bogie Shooter]

O'Shay's Sports Pub Website (http://osheaspubwildwood.com/visit-us/)

If you're on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/osheaspubwildwood), they have quite a few pictures there!


Spelled O'Shea's on both sites???

[PPreu]

Wife and I went and had a fabulous time. We sat at the bar, had some wings and then later some serious stuff, she with the Reuben and I with Fish n Chips.

The bartenders were familiar faces from City Fire and Cody's as well as the manager, himself from Cody's.

Wonderful place, expect it to be a weekly stopping place for us!

[SALYBOW]

Where is it in Wildwood - have to admit I never went to Speckled Bean, so really have no idea where it is.

It is on SR 44 right where Powell Road hits 44. I, for one can't wait to get back to TV ans try them. For now, it is fun in Minneapolis with the two youngest granddaughters!!!!!:MOJE_whot:

Mall of America today, MOA tomorrow. It is fun to see department stores again.

[KathieI]

It's not O'Shay's Irish Pub...
It's O'Shea's Sports Pub.
Been on the Gourmet Club's website, quite a while.
I'll have to check it out.

Can't wait for the big news article in The Daily Sun. :D

Skip

Skip, you seem to know a lot about all the restaurants... did I see a picture of Kris (the owner of Havana CC) in the mix of photos on O'Shea's website?? Does he have anything to do with this new restaurant? The Gourmet Club's website hasn't listed the owners/managers yet.

[gocubsgo]

I thought is was going to be a place called The Twisted Kilt?

[skip0358]

Skip, you seem to know a lot about all the restaurants... did I see a picture of Kris (the owner of Havana CC) in the mix of photos on O'Shea's website?? Does he have anything to do with this new restaurant? The Gourmet Club's website hasn't listed the owners/managers yet.

Kathy he did stop by,but know has nothing to do with it.

[KathieI]

Kathy he did stop by,but know has nothing to do with it.

Thank God for small favors.!!!

[graciegirl]

Kathy he did stop by,but know has nothing to do with it.

Skip...how is this going? Did a group invest in it or is it another location for an established restaurant? I think that whoever is behind it has an opportunity to make a good living if they dot their i's and cross their t's and can cook decently. It is a great location...if it didn't cost them too much and they have to pass the expense on to the patrons. We are a miserly lot of fixed income folks.

In defense of the SUN which IS a business, they give story space to advertisers as do all print journalism for pay.

[Bonny]

The people involved have a lot of experience & should do very well !

[KathieI]

The people involved have a lot of experience & should do very well !

Yes, I remember you said that earlier on this thread, Bonny. I recognized some familiar faces on their website and I'm looking forward to going there to check it out. I'm so bad... I haven't even been to Brownwood yet????

[Mack184]

Hopefully they have enough resources to hang on until the southern portions of TV build out further. Right now TV is at peak population, and they are the "newest attraction"..hence lots of "opening buzz" business. A month from now many more people will be gone and the newness of the place will wear off. Being at the far southern tip of TV puts them far away from the bulk of the TV population, so in the coming months there will probably be some very slow nights in the house. Hopefully they have the resources to hang in while southern TV gets more established and brings them a bigger crowd on a regular basis.

[skyguy79]

Spelled O'Shea's on both sites???Thank you for pointing out my typing inefficiencies by bringing to everyone's attention my typo. I guess that's more important that recognizing the time I spent in finding and posting the information I provided. Someday I'll learn!

[REDCART]

Thank you for pointing out my typing inefficiencies by bringing to everyone's attention my typo. I guess that's more important that recognizing the time I spent in finding and posting the information I provided. Someday I'll learn!

Thank you for bringing our attention to a new pub--Irish or Sports it doesn't matter. My sons are visiting next week and it will be nice to try something new. Has anyone been to Hurricanes (formerly JJ Fins), another pub restaurant outside of TV? We ate at JJ Fins and it was fine but we've never been back since they changed hands.

George

[skip0358]

Well they're open late, clean, decent food, prices are spot on, wide variety of beverages, many large screen TVs, trained bar & wait servers m managment is hands on. They have all the right ingredients. Let's all hope they can keep it up and help fill a void of eateries in the southern end TV.

[NotGolfer]

Where is it in Wildwood - have to admit I never went to Speckled Bean, so really have no idea where it is.

IF you've ever driven on 44 right out of Brownwood you'd see it on the south side of the road. Sparr's (a hardware store) also shares the driveway going in but the driveway diverges. It's not hard to spot!!!

[BogeyBoy]

Maybe this will ring a bell - what was originally in that building?


Sonny's.

[John_W]

When I got done playing golf today I was real hungary and I thought we would try the place. My wife and I got there around 4pm, the parking lot was packed with about 30 cars, I was worried they might be too crowded.

When we got inside the place is much bigger than you would expect, about the size of Sonny's at LSL. The bar was packed like down at City Fire, it curves around the corner on the left when you're inside, probably 25 stools almost all taken. To the right is the dining room and then there is a patio outside, I saw mostly smokers out there. Fortunately it wasn't too crowded. I think most of the cars were the employees, they must of had 25 people on duty all wearing lime green shirts. We got a booth and I counted 15 TV's within the dining room. I almost didn't go because my Orioles were having their home opener on TV, I couldn't believe it when the TV right in front of me had the O's and Twins game on.

The inside reminded me of the Sonny's at LSL but not so dark, you could actually read the menu and see other people, I liked that it was well lit. It had much more atmosphere, reminded me of a sports bar up north but other than the TV's screens they didn't have a lot of memorabilia on the walls. We decided to get 20 wings and split them between my wife and me and then I got sweet tea. The tea was good size, tall but not a fat as those at Sonny's and was good but not great. I told the waitress we wanted wings that were like Buffalo Wings but not too hot. She said the medium were about right, not hot at all, maybe even we might try the hot.

The place began to fill up as we waited, probably a good 20 minutes for our wings. They were actually a little hotter than we liked, the taste was good but not great, I still prefer Sonny's wings. The waitress was nice but not very attentive, she stood at the end of the seating area and never asked if I needed more tea. I finally had to ask another waitress for more sweet tea, there must of been 20 servers running around the place, no joke. I guess they were training. When we were done she saw our napkins were filthy and said, when I ate ten wings the other day I must of needed 6 or 7 napkins, she never asked us if we needed more napkins, which we did. I guess you could say she seemed a little ditsy.

On the way to restroom I noticed the dining area had another room in the back with 4 or 5 booths that were not being used, maybe for parties or rental, I don't know. I will definitely go again but will try something else. One odd thing was when I pulled into the street at the red light a county cop was parked next to the entrance to the parking lot, I hope they're not going to be there all the time, could discourage some customers. The atmosphere was very hospitable and everyone was having a good time, and I don't see how the place is going to lack for business when they just opened Wednesday with no advertising and the place was packed at 5pm when we left.

[rnj4983]

My wife and I ate at O'Sheas today and it was excellent. We had a combination Quesidilla and something called Bangers in a Blanket. OMG that was wonderful!! We will go back and try more of the yummy sounding menu items. Also it was nice to see some of our favorite bartenders and servers from TV.

[golf2140]

They have a big advantage at O'Shea's. There are a lot of experienced servers & bartenders who have been around quite awhile & definitely know how to get the job done.
:clap2:

Bonny,

I understand that Mike who worked at Cody's and Evans plus others is involved with this new venture. Any info.

[LndLocked]

My wife and I ate at O'Sheas today and it was excellent. We had a combination Quesidilla and something called Bangers in a Blanket. OMG that was wonderful!! We will go back and try more of the yummy sounding menu items. Also it was nice to see some of our favorite bartenders and servers from TV.

Bangers are a British sausage ... so it must be their "Irish" Pigs in a Blanket.

[DougB]

Bangers are typically eaten with mashed potatoes.

[rayschic]

Bangers are a British sausage ... so it must be their "Irish" Pigs in a Blanket.

Yes, it is made with Irish sausage which is leaner and less spicy (compared to American or Italian sausage) But the preparation is very different according to the menu. Jalepeno peppers and cheese are added, then its rolled in mashed potato and fried.

O'Shea's Pub (http://osheaspubwildwood.com/)

[asianthree]

I thought is was going to be a place called The Twisted Kilt?

Tilted Kilt is a chain that has lots of tvs large bar and the female wait staff wear hip level kilts about 12inches in length and low cut short tops....very loud .....food is ok....... but if sports is your game than its the place

[Bonny]

Bonny,

I understand that Mike who worked at Cody's and Evans plus others is involved with this new venture. Any info.
Mikie is awesome & a lot of our favorite people that have been in the Villages for a long time are there ! It's definitely a class act !! A lot of experienced people are there. Please give it a try !!!

[LittleDog]

From past posts there were a lot of negative comments about the manager at Cody's regarding "mistreatment" of employees. I hope he's not involved with O'Sheas.

John

[Bonny]

From past posts there were a lot of negative comments about the manager at Cody's regarding "mistreatment" of employees. I hope he's not involved with O'Sheas.

John

He is not involved in this at all.

[Schaumburger]

Will definitely have to try O'Shea's when I return to TV next month. Thanks for the information about it.

[TomOB]

Went for lunch yesterday and loved it. Saw old friend servers from TV and unexpectedly met friends there. Great place, packed for lunch. Go there, you will love it!

[TomOB]

From past posts there were a lot of negative comments about the manager at Cody's regarding "mistreatment" of employees. I hope he's not involved with O'Sheas.

John

Some of the people that were mistreated at Cody's and other people from many other local restaurants are here. I don't think employees or customers will be mistreated.

[nitehawk]

lunch yesterday -- burger and reuben/ burger with coleslaw = burger roll excellent (pretzel roll)- burger done the way we asked - slaw cut course not fine, but maybe some people like it that way (not me) = reuben good - could use more dressing but thats my opinion (not a big deal) = fries good what there was of them = freshly made from potatoes (not frozen I think) - a lot of ends not cut from chef potatoes (min of 3" dia) used a cheaper grade === waitress came to table at least 8 times to ask if everything was ok === over kill ????? overall would definitely return

[Bogie Shooter]

lunch yesterday -- burger and reuben/ burger with coleslaw = burger roll excellent (pretzel roll)- burger done the way we asked - slaw cut course not fine, but maybe some people like it that way (not me) = reuben good - could use more dressing but thats my opinion (not a big deal) = fries good what there was of them = freshly made from potatoes (not frozen I think) - a lot of ends not cut from chef potatoes (min of 3" dia) used a cheaper grade === waitress came to table at least 8 times to ask if everything was ok === over kill ????? overall would definitely return

What does this mean?

[renielarson]

Four of us ate at O'Shea's yesterday for lunch. The Reuben was the best we've had anywhere in The Villages and the fries were fresh, homemade, and fried to perfection. The fish sandwich was also good. No complaints about our service and our food was brought to us within 10 minutes of ordering, We'll be returning for sure.

[LittleDog]

Four of us ate at O'Shea's yesterday for lunch. The Reuben was the best we've had anywhere in The Villages and the fries were fresh, homemade, and fried to perfection. The fish sandwich was also good. No complaints about our service and our food was brought to us within 10 minutes of ordering, We'll be returning for sure.

Was the Reuben open-faced? That's the way we had them in NJ and they are wonderful that way. The only place I've found locally that has them that way is Palmer CC.

John

[skyguy79]

Was the Reuben open-faced? That's the way we had them in NJ and they are wonderful that way. The only place I've found locally that has them that way is Palmer CC.

JohnIf they don't prepare it open-faced, I see not reason why they should refuse if you request it prepared that way if they care about satisfying their customers!

[nitehawk]

What does this mean?

potatoes have grades, a chef is at least 2 3/4" in diameter and at least 8 ozs - it goes down from there to A1 etc. have you ever had the large cut fries that were made from fresh potatoes and deep fried - the larger the diameter the less ends or sides of the potato go into the fryer - you can also pick out the sides but most restaurants prefer a large portion so they leave them in. Most restaurants if making FF from fresh potatoes pre-boil the fresh potatoes as the water in a fresh potato beats up the oil, so how if partially cooked it is easier on the frying oil (last longer). dont know why but that is what i have been told

[pookieroo]

From past posts there were a lot of negative comments about the manager at Cody's regarding "mistreatment" of employees. I hope he's not involved with O'Sheas.

John

Mikie is Mike Miller and was long gone before the managers and owner started getting testy with employees and guests.

[sobell]

Had lunch there Sunday around 1:30. Not crowded. Went to the restroom because it was taking so long to get our food and saw that no one on our side of the room had food either. Sorry to say that our food was not good when we finally got it. Beer was good and cold, though.

[lpkshop]

Went Saturday there was agreat crowd . We were looking for a sports bar and they do have TVs but the set up was difficult to watch the games. The bar area had lots of TVs and they had Smithwicks on tap. So I was happy!

[USSGompers]

Thank you for bringing our attention to a new pub--Irish or Sports it doesn't matter. My sons are visiting next week and it will be nice to try something new. Has anyone been to Hurricanes (formerly JJ Fins), another pub restaurant outside of TV? We ate at JJ Fins and it was fine but we've never been back since they changed hands.

George

Went there about 8 months ago. Met my sister from Orlando and my niece there. Had a wonderful meal, lots of laughs and watched 3 baby alligators and their Moms (?) for awhile afterward. Had such a good time. Love being on the water like that!!!
:mmmm:

[jhw114]

I went last night. The place was very busy. The food and drinks were very good. I saw lots of familiar faces.

[gomoho]

Had a very positive experience at O'Shays. Can't beat the price of a pitcher of beer, food was good and hot and thoroughly enjoyed it. Waitress was a little shaky, but it ll worked out. Will definitely return.

[teachnmo]

My husband and I went on Saturday evening about 5:00 p.m. It was full but we had about a 25 min. wait. Loved the remodeling...does not look like the same place at all! Food was great. We had Fried Oysters, Black and Tan Onion Rings, O'Shea's Cheeseburger, and the Meatloaf. Loved the presentation and our waiter (O'Matt)! Going back this Friday with some friends. Four thumbs up from us. :coolsmiley:

[Heartnsoul]

The old Speckled Butter Bean is now an Irish Pub--O'Shays
Eddie drove past it today--it was open and not a parking place to be had--must be good! Any one tried it yet?

Please let every one know how it is!

ok I HAVE not TRIED it so can't speak for myself, but we were out to dinner with friends the other night who did just try it and said it was awful. Was sorry to hear that. Was looking forward to some nice new restaurants.

[simpkinp]

We went there tonight after the. Parrotheads and were seated right away, drinks were good, service was good and food was good. We told the manager how pleased we were. This is a nice place and we will be there often. Oh, and the prices are very reasonable, gee, what's not to like?

[gomoho]

My mom use to say "taste or preference we cannot measure, one man's junk is another man's treasure". So goes it in the restaurant in TV world.

[harleyhall]

Where is it in Wildwood - have to admit I never went to Speckled Bean, so really have no idea where it is.
At the end of Powell, right past Brownwood. I know a few people who work in there, and they are so excited and all experienced! My wife works for TV Sales Center in Brownwood and talks all about how people flood in with nothing but the best things to say about it!!! ;)

[sjdjmd]

Went past it last Saturday night, and it was packed. Looked like a good time was had by all.

[Bonny]

Several of us went after our Parrot Head meeting tonight. Good food & good drinks !!

[Villageshooter]

[quote=jrheydt;654623]From past posts there were a lot of negative comments about the manager at Cody's regarding "mistreatment" of employees. I hope he's not involved with O'Sheas.

Gotta give it a chance

[TomOB]

Went there about 8 months ago. Met my sister from Orlando and my niece there. Had a wonderful meal, lots of laughs and watched 3 baby alligators and their Moms (?) for awhile afterward. Had such a good time. Love being on the water like that!!!
:mmmm:
If you went there eight months ago and it was on the water, you were at a different place...maybe O'Keefe's in Tavares.

[REDCART]

If you went there eight months ago and it was on the water, you were at a different place...maybe O'Keefe's in Tavares.

Yes, it's (Hurricanes) on the water. There's a dock right outside where you may take a cruise on the Dead River which connects Lake Harris and Lake Dora. It's my fault. I corrupted the thread!

[ssmith]

I was under the impression that there was to be an Irish Restaurant actually in Brownwood square. Is O'Shea's what they were talking about or is another one coming?

[Bonny]

O'Sheas is the only one I know of. Never heard of another one.

[Bogie Shooter]

I was under the impression that there was to be an Irish Restaurant actually in Brownwood square. Is O'Shea's what they were talking about or is another one coming?

Where did you get that impression?

[TNT]

Went to O'Shea's last evening about 7:00 p.m. We were meeting another couple. When we came in, we told the hostess that we were waiting for another couple, who also had let them know we were coming. Hostess said she would seat us and let the other couple know... About 15 minutes later, we discovered that our friends had already been seated. Hostess didn't seem concerned that she never told either couple that the other was there. Service was just horrible. waitress only wanted to tell you her life's story, food took FOREVER! So obviously, if she is telling every table her life's story (we heard her...) then she wasn't too busy getting our orders or food.
Bangers and mash were only okay. For the price, i could have made enough for all of us. Only good part was that the beer was VERY cold !! if we ever go back, it will be a long time from now... maybe they are still working out the kinks after a few weeks.

[buggyone]

Sounds like a pretty good place - especially if they have ice-cold beer. Do they have a Happy Hour with good prices?

I could be tempted to make the trek from North of 466 all the way down South - even though I have to get visas on my passport; have the proper shots, and go through passport control.

[REDCART]

In today's Daily Sun, Evans Prairie\Bonifay ran an ad announcing expansion of their happy hour from 11-5. Since the snowbirds have flown North, there's certainly no shortage of good cold beer South of 466A.

[eremite06]

Sounds like a pretty good place - especially if they have ice-cold beer. Do they have a Happy Hour with good prices?

I could be tempted to make the trek from North of 466 all the way down South - even though I have to get visas on my passport; have the proper shots, and go through passport control.
Just don't speed when you venture down there.

[rubicon]

Been to the speckled bean for their catfish twice I rated the place so/so. they did have good desserts.

My neighbor did go to O'Shea's Irish Pub and was quite impressed. Soooo I want to go and get some irish beef/lamb stew and a cold one

[funIntheSunPlusOne]

We went tonight. they were very busy. we got seated fast and our waitress came right over. they write there names upside down. very cute. our girl was very attractive and her smile was welcoming. she told us about the drink of the night. a white sangria. and about the new irish flights. my husband got one. he enjoyed it. next we had the Haddock fingers. we also had the Irish Stew. And the Irish pasta. it was very good. Our service was excellent. Best we have had since being in the villages. and we will be back. if you go ask for our girl. Kay. she wore glasses and was very sweet and has a beautiful smile. the whole atmosphere was enjoyable and they seen to be doing well. they hardly had room to park.

[fraurauch]

We went there last night with a party of six. Everyone got something different and we all were satisfied with our choices. I think it's a nice addition to The Villages restaurants, even it's not quite within The Villages.

[Skip]

...get some irish beef/lamb stew and a cold one

The Irish stew might be cold too. All my friends that ordered it, had to send it back. The kitchen is pretty slow too.

Skip

[gomoho]

Sounds like a pretty good place - especially if they have ice-cold beer. Do they have a Happy Hour with good prices?

I could be tempted to make the trek from North of 466 all the way down South - even though I have to get visas on my passport; have the proper shots, and go through passport control.

Split a pitcher of Yuengling Yuengling with a neighbor and it was on $6. Same for domestics, but they went the extra mile and including Y/Y. We
thoroughly enjoyed our dinner - meat loaf, chicken pot pie, reuben, and a burger! Boy was I full!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

The Irish stew might be cold too. All my friends that ordered it, had to send it back. The kitchen is pretty slow too.

Skip

First negative post.............................after 77 positive posts. They will most likely stay open!

[JC and John]

The Irish stew might be cold too. All my friends that ordered it, had to send it back. The kitchen is pretty slow too.

Skip

Four us went Monday night for dinner. Our first time there. It was OK but would go elsewhere if I had a choice. My stew was cold and I did not like the look of a shamrock piped in sour cream on my stew (sent back to be nuked). That said, it did taste good. One person's fired haddock was so breaded and fried really dark and hard that she took the breading off and the fries looked overcooked. The potpie looked good and my friend said it was good. Hubby said the meatloaf was passable but would not order again. Can't comment on the beer as we had other drinks. Didn't notice if the kitchen was slow but it was pretty crowded at 6:30. We were seated with a reasonable wait and the food came out in a reasonable time. The print on the menu is very small. I wear glasses and it was hard for all of us at the table to read clearly. I think lighting has a lot to do with it as the place where we sat was a bit dark. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I hope the business does well and stays around and I am glad so many others like and return to the business. Just our first impressions.

[keithwand]

Anyone know who the owners are?
Hopefully not an ex cop from the East Coast.
Some of the comments sound similar to a now closed Irish Pub in Orlando.

[Bonny]

His name is Wayne and Mike is the GM

[kfeasel54]

In our years here we have found that it is best to go to a new restaurant after they have been "broken in"..we have learned to pay no attention to "early critics". Restaurants deserve a time to stabilize operations. Remember Whiskey Creek? They never got the kitchen thing right and a LOT of their primo servers quit to go elsewhere and Whiskey Creek died a rapid death and is now Sonny's. With that said, a good stablizing period is the first 30 days. If it is going to be good, it will be so after roughly that period of time. Not my "wisdom" but from someone who owned three restaurants, all total successes.

Where in Highland, NY? We too live in Highland and have a home in Sanibel.

[jhw114]

I hear that there is live Irish music tonite at 7:30 Love it. Cinco de Mayo this weekend with great Mexican food and a special Mother's Day Menu. What's there not to like.

[golf2140]

Anyone know who the owners are?
Hopefully not an ex cop from the East Coast.
Some of the comments sound similar to a now closed Irish Pub in Orlando.

What does that mean ??????

[floridagirl94]

What does that mean ??????

I guess that means that someone didn't like an owner of a place in Orlando. Had a problem at my table, so I had a chance to meet the owner of O'Shea's the other night. Let me tell you, what a great guy. Really cares about the employees and the job they are doing. His name is Wayne and is from the Chicago area. Knows they are not perfect but trying to get better each day.

[gomoho]

Love to see something other than a chain or "the usuals" making it here. Have been there, loved it, and will return.

[Josie70]

The old Speckled Butter Bean is now an Irish Pub--O'Shays
Eddie drove past it today--it was open and not a parking place to be had--must be good! Any one tried it yet?

Please let every one know how it is!

Went there last night didn't like it food was cold and menu was very small couldn't read it even with glasses on...The waitress said they made mistake on them they have to change them and it was very noisey

[Schaumburger]

Will have to put O'Shea's on my "must try list" when I get back to TV later on this month.

[Bonny]

Will have to put O'Shea's on my "must try list" when I get back to TV later on this month.
Yes, you definitely have to try it. Hopefully the word will spread & we'll have another awesome place to go to for a long time !!

[BarryRX]

Sounds like a pretty good place - especially if they have ice-cold beer. Do they have a Happy Hour with good prices?

I could be tempted to make the trek from North of 466 all the way down South - even though I have to get visas on my passport; have the proper shots, and go through passport control.

Buggyone....don't forget the time zone changes when you go! When I head up to your area I always pack a parka and gloves.

[Uncle Tom]

Wonder how many posts it will be before the bashing starts; poor service, cold food, not like it was up north, etc. My guess less than 25.

Your right, open a nice place they will complain about something.

[The Great Fumar]

Buggyone....don't forget the time zone changes when you go! When I head up to your area I always pack a parka and gloves.

I hope you two enjoy yourselves , as for me , I hate to fly !!!!!!


fumar.............:plane:

[begdeb]

I want to try it but I keep forgetting about it. They need to put an ad in the Daily Sun weekly like some of the Country Clubs do to remind people they are out there.

[Bogie Shooter]

Sounds like they are doing OK without advertising.
They had an ad in todays Daily Sun.

[Bonny]

Nice ad in the Daily Sun for Mother's Day. Sounded like a great menu. Lots of good specials !

[asianthree]

another place on my list to try

[BobbieJoSunshine]

Went In for the first time on Saturday night, we had a fun time. they have many TvS, Which were a great touch. Our waitress was fantastic. We requested her based on other posts and replies. We also saw many familiar faces from the Villages. We enjoyed our food. Taco Salad and a Reuben. Our beer was ice cold and Our waitress, Kay suggested the soup, Chicken Tortilla and We loved it! We also on Kay's suggestion, tried the Guiness Brownie Bites with ice cream. Overall we has a great experience and cannot wait to come back to O'Shea's Sports Pub.

[zcaveman]

I want to try it but I keep forgetting about it. They need to put an ad in the Daily Sun weekly like some of the Country Clubs do to remind people they are out there.

They advertise occasionally. I cut out an ad from a couple of weeks ago as a reminder to give them a try.

Z

[OldManTime]

I lived on Candlewood Shores, where were you living?

[OldManTime]

In our years here we have found that it is best to go to a new restaurant after they have been "broken in"..we have learned to pay no attention to "early critics". Restaurants deserve a time to stabilize operations. Remember Whiskey Creek? They never got the kitchen thing right and a LOT of their primo servers quit to go elsewhere and Whiskey Creek died a rapid death and is now Sonny's. With that said, a good stablizing period is the first 30 days. If it is going to be good, it will be so after roughly that period of time. Not my "wisdom" but from someone who owned three restaurants, all total successes.

I lived in Brookfield too!

[OldManTime]

Where is it?

[OldManTime]

it it in the villages? where is it?

[nitehawk]

is it golf cart accessible ??

[Bonny]

it it in the villages? where is it?

It's on 44. Just go out of Brownwood, make a right & it's just down on the left.

[Bonny]

is it golf cart accessible ??

No, it's on the other side of 44.

[graciegirl]

Where is it in Wildwood - have to admit I never went to Speckled Bean, so really have no idea where it is.

I think it is RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET from the entrance to Brownwood on 44. Across from the bronze animals.

[Skip]

I think it is RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET from the entrance to Brownwood on 44. Across from the bronze animals.

Sorry. No, it's opposite Powell Rd. on SR 44. Half mile west of the Brownwood main entrance.

Skip

[eremite06]

I had their chicken pot pie last night. It was the best I ever ate.

[DianeM]

A pub would be awesome. Hope they make shepherd's pie

[llaran]

We went last Sat late afternoon and I had the sheperds pie, it wass quite good. But, my husband and friend ordered the Irish Stew, it was bad, my daughter tasted it and agreed, so they both sent it back and split a rueben which was not very good. I guess can happen but my husband won't go back.

[DianeM]

Shame that they were disappointed. Hate when that happens.

[simpkinp]

I hope he changes his mind and tries them again. Anyplace can serve something not up to standard once in awhile. It is a nice place with good atmosphere and a varied menu.

[kimball]

I hope he changes his mind and tries them again. Anyplace can serve something not up to standard once in awhile. It is a nice place with good atmosphere and a varied menu.

Went there tonight based on a number of recommendations from Villagers on TOTV. In a nutshell, it's way over rated. Haddock Fish Fry was OK. No better than the Lighthouse which is a whole lot closer to go to. Shepards Pie, with all due respect to those of you who like it, is mediocre at best, topped with what I am sure were Instant mashed potatoes and a gravy that was totally runny. If you want shepards Pie in Wildwood you will have to go to Polly's Pantry where the SP is top shelf.

Way to far to drive for a mediocre meal in a place that has no aeshtetic appeal whatsoever. Reaffirms my long standing contention that a vast majority of Villagers are indiscriminate when it comes to eating out.

[LittleDog]

My wife and I went there this afternoon after a movie. My wife had the Irish Stew which at first she liked but then decided it was kind of bitter. I had the fish and chips which I thought was good. The fish was flaky and the breading was good. This is the second time we have been there. As far as we are concerned what we had was all right but nothing out of this world. It's an OK place.

John

[nitehawk]

whats the big deal --- its ok --- that it --- not great

[784caroline]

Went there last nioght. WE would rate it "Good bar food". Had meatloaf and Fish and Chips. I didnt think the mash potatoes were instant..they tasted real to me and gravy was OK. As an appitizer, onion rings could not be beat for $3.95

[OsheasMike]

As the General Manager of O'Shea's Sports Pub, we would like to thank all the Villagers for visiting our humble restaurant. In reading your posts we have learned the things we need to improve on and the things we do well. Each and every post is a learning lesson that we take seriously. If any one would like to come in and discuss anything, I personally would welcome that. Also, anyone who would like to see how we do things, such as hand peeling, cutting and mixing our mashed potatoes, may indeed do so. Again thank you for your views and opinions as they will lead us to become a place everyone is happy with. For those who we have failed, we are sorry.

[Indydealmaker]

As the General Manager of O'Shea's Sports Pub, we would like to thank all the Villagers for visiting our humble restaurant. In reading your posts we have learned the things we need to improve on and the things we do well. Each and every post is a learning lesson that we take seriously. If any one would like to come in and discuss anything, I personally would welcome that. Also, anyone who would like to see how we do things, such as hand peeling, cutting and mixing our mashed potatoes, may indeed do so. Again thank you for your views and opinions as they will lead us to become a place everyone is happy with. For those who we have failed, we are sorry.

Nice post!

[784caroline]

Thanks for the post!! One suggestion, since you are adjecent to a retirement community of approx 100,000 people, you should make you menu with larger print.

[buzzy]

We just got back from 8 days in Ireland. I had fish chowder in four places, had fish & chips in four places, plus lamb stew, and steak. My wife had shepherds pie, bacon & cabbage (ham steak), and steak a couple of times. Some was good and some was fair by our standards. That does not mean that the Irish can't cook good Irish food. It means that people's tastes vary.

[OsheasMike]

New menus in today. MUCH larger print. Thank you for taking your time to respond to me.

[jazzy48]

Haven't eaten there yet - it's on our "to do" list, but I think it's great that the management is participating on TOTV and is so responsive. Personally, I think if that's how he runs his business, it's going to be a success. Look forward to dining there.

[Trish Crocker]

We ate there the other day and really enjoyed our food. The young man that took care of us was wonderful...his name is Matt and he made our dinner even better!

[Skip2MySue]

As the General Manager of O'Shea's Sports Pub, we would like to thank all the Villagers for visiting our humble restaurant. In reading your posts we have learned the things we need to improve on and the things we do well. Each and every post is a learning lesson that we take seriously. If any one would like to come in and discuss anything, I personally would welcome that. Also, anyone who would like to see how we do things, such as hand peeling, cutting and mixing our mashed potatoes, may indeed do so. Again thank you for your views and opinions as they will lead us to become a place everyone is happy with. For those who we have failed, we are sorry.

Very impressed by your proactive approach. Based on the reviews I wasn't going to bother trying your restaurant. But with your enthusiasm and direction I think this place will be a sure hit and I look forward to trying it very soon.
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[kimball]

As the General Manager of O'Shea's Sports Pub, we would like to thank all the Villagers for visiting our humble restaurant. In reading your posts we have learned the things we need to improve on and the things we do well. Each and every post is a learning lesson that we take seriously. If any one would like to come in and discuss anything, I personally would welcome that. Also, anyone who would like to see how we do things, such as hand peeling, cutting and mixing our mashed potatoes, may indeed do so. Again thank you for your views and opinions as they will lead us to become a place everyone is happy with. For those who we have failed, we are sorry.

Mike,

Appreciate your taking the time to respond in a responsible manner. I have no question that your response about making the mashed potatoes from scratch is honest and correct. From my perspective, they looked and tasted much differently from the mashed potatoes I get at home. Perhaps the method of mashing/preparing is the issue. Perhaps everyone doesn't do it the way I would by first draining the potatoes completly, then whipping them with butter and milk If you do that they will be much firmer and visually appealing than what I found on top of my Shepard's Pie. Bottom line, to me is they honestly tasted like they were Instant Potatoes. I'm sure you can improve the process, especially after taking the time to peel and cook fresh potatoes..

[Bonny]

We went last Sat late afternoon and I had the sheperds pie, it wass quite good. But, my husband and friend ordered the Irish Stew, it was bad, my daughter tasted it and agreed, so they both sent it back and split a rueben which was not very good. I guess can happen but my husband won't go back.
I hope you take the time to talk with them. They are working really hard to have a good quality restaurant that everyone will enjoy.
I'm sure they would appreciate your comments.
Have a wonderful day !

[OsheasMike]

Mike,

Appreciate your taking the time to respond in a responsible manner. I have no question that your response about making the mashed potatoes from scratch is honest and correct. From my perspective, they looked and tasted much differently from the mashed potatoes I get at home. Perhaps the method of mashing/preparing is the issue. Perhaps everyone doesn't do it the way I would by first draining the potatoes completly, then whipping them with butter and milk If you do that they will be much firmer and visually appealing than what I found on top of my Shepard's Pie. Bottom line, to me is they honestly tasted like they were Instant Potatoes. I'm sure you can improve the process, especially after taking the time to peel and cook fresh potatoes..

That is the exact process we use except for the fact we use heavy whipping cream. To let you in on a little known secret, most restaurants add instant to their mashed for holding purposes. We do not, our mashed are made everyday fresh as they will not hold. I am very sorry that you did not like them. Hopefully you will give us another try, please ask for me and I will have my Chef prepare you a Sheppard's Pie personally. Thank you for your comments as it had us reviewing our procedures to create the best dish possible for you and all our guests.

[raynan]

Mike,
Loved your fish & chips when we were there. Service was great.

[Bonny]

I loved the Shepherd's Pie & the Reuben was delish !! :)

[Bogie Shooter]

Mike I respect you coming on here and responding to some of these posts.
However, as a long time reader of TOTV posts you will not satisfy all of the people. Some people just know you are taking short cuts and "not doing it like" I do it at home.

[Bogie Shooter]

Very impressed by your proactive approach. Based on the reviews I wasn't going to bother trying your restaurant. But with your enthusiasm and direction I think this place will be a sure hit and I look forward to trying it very soon.
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I think that is a mistake.

[gongoozler]

Tried it and I will be back . . . good fish and chips and some good English and Irish beers (ales) to go with it!

[juneau]

Went twice. Had the Reuben and it was delicious. Went 2nd time with 14 people, half of them liked it, half not. Have to say the Irish Stew was delicious, but small serving. Shepherds pie was loved by all that had it. Plan on going again. Not to worry, if restaurant is not good, word spreads and they go out of business pretty fast. We have found you need to give a place a coupe of tries, they all have "not so good" days.

[Schaumburger]

On Sunday, 5/19, 3 of us had the shepherd's pie at O'Sheas. It was delicious, and the service was good. I would definitely return to O'Shea's on my next visit to The Villages! :mmmm:

[funIntheSunPlusOne]

We have been in a few times, each time it's better then the last time, until last night.

As always we requested out favorite waitress, Kay. We almost didn't recognize her! :)
We heard about the new dinner specials and decided to try Tuesday's Irish Night.

We both got the Corned Beef and Cabbage, and We both were unhappy. The cabbage was not cooked. We had one carrot apiece, and it was not cooked either. Kay offered to have the kitchen recook our meals, but we declined. Normally we are big dessert fans, but after Kay telling us about the *new* Bread Pudding we decided to give it a try.
AMAZING! Best we have had yet! It sure did makeup for our dinner. We both had drinks, My husband had his normal miller light and I had water. When we declined to have the kitchen remake our meals, Kay offered to buy us another round of drinks. We were very pleased about this, and accepted her offer! Her compassion and hospitality are the main reasons we will be back next Tuesday to try Irish Night one more time!

[funIntheSunPlusOne]

Mike,

We appreciate how hard each and everyone of you are working. Everyone has a bad day, but it is the service, hospitality and kindness of your staff that keeps us coming back!
Kay, Matt & Lindsey are wonderful assists to your business and we will continue to come back each week to show our support. Thank you for all your hard work and determination to be the best!
Bob & Nancy :)

[OldManTime]

We went to O'Shea's last night. As an Irish citizen, and have spent much time on "the Old Sod" if I were to give O'Shea's a review it would get a 8 out of 10. Guinness flowed as it should, the best beer on the planet, i had the Irish stew was tasty, but not like what you would get in Ireland, no lamb and a small serving. We had an absent minded server, Lori who forgot to put our order in the kitchen, so we waited about 1/2 hr to get our food. Wayne, the owner is a pleasant man and works hard serving food. He graciously accepted my golf shirt from O'Shea's in Dublin, which now hangs on the wall. We will go back again, and tuesday nights they have the corned beef and cabbage, and Irish music.

[davecz1]

We ate there Friday night. All four of us loved our meals. Fish and Chips, Shepards Pie, Reuben Sandwich and Bangars and Mash. Amount of Fish was incredible. Beer is good and cold and the wives "specialty drink" was excellent and very inexpensive. We will be back and do recommend. FYI, service was outstanding, attentive and efficient.

[marianne237]

Really good to read about happy experiences at a new restaurant. Because of the newness of the place and the crowds, we stayed away. But your encouraging words are just what DH and I needed to hear. We'll be sure O'Shea's is on our agenda this week.

[Battmann]

The old Speckled Butter Bean is now an Irish Pub--O'Shays
Eddie drove past it today--it was open and not a parking place to be had--must be good! Any one tried it yet?

Please let every one know how it is!

Will not go back . . . got a large black bug in my drink, sheppards pie was so so and meatloaf was lousy!

[TomOB]

Every time my wife and I have been there, we have been very happy. We will continue going back. If you have a problem, ask for Mike and he will make things right with you...he is a stand up guy.

[funIntheSunPlusOne]

Huge improvement from last week!! Corned Beef and Cabbage was excellent! Ordered a Sex on The Beach and it was made perfect. And for dessert we of course had the Bread Pudding. Best in Florida!!! We once again requested our favorite girl, Kay, and this week we treated some friends to dinner. Service was top notch as usual and we were surprised and quite happy that Kay remembered our drinks, (A Guinness and a water with lemon) and had them ready before we could order them! We bragged to our friends about the top level of service and the great food. They plan on coming back and will tell friends to come out as well! The music was very good, a little loud though. It was hard to carry a conversation. Can't wait until next week! Keep up the good work!