Irish pub-Kenneally's

Came in with my lady after the pizza place we wanted to visit wasn't going to open for a few more hours and I remembered Kenneally's had pizza plus I always liked the atmosphere here. We ordered a pizza, extra crispy, with Chicken and Hamburger on one side for my lady, and I ordered tomato, mushrooms and bacon. When the pizza came out, it had pepperoni instead of chicken on my ladies side, so the server said they would make a new one for us, while we ate most of the original one, lol. I enjoyed the pizza and appreciated the bartender telling me that his cook was late, and he was doing both roles. Well done sir and a well poured Kilkenny.

Warm, welcoming environment with terrific traditional Irish drinks and food. The pizza is fantastic! Natalie gave great recommendations for what to order with fast, friendly service. Overall a perfect place to get something good to eat and drink!

A classic Irish bar with beer cocktails and pizza, just like in the old country. Decent patio seating, welcoming atmosphere, ok drinks. I was sad to find no leprechauns in the whole place, but I just didn't look hard enough. Dart boards are a big plus. Parking is shared with neighboring businesses, and if it wasn't Wednesday night like when I tried it, I bet parking is a pain in the behind. Uber and Lyft are your friends, so are whiskey shots and your nearest bar patrons. This has been a commonly picked spot to meet up with friends for years in my life, and has a nice Houston relaxed vibe. The run-down area is classic Houston too, it looks and feels better at night and with a good buzz going.

It’s a dive bar, which is fine, just know. They do serve Killenneys, which is almost impossible to find here. The pizza was the star of the show

A long-standing laid back neighborhood pub. The building has old bones but it’s very clean. The staff is unfailingly friendly and they have a good selection of Irish whiskey. The pizza is surprisingly good. Outdoor and indoor seating, always a good time.

It's a great Irish pub with the best thin crust Chicago pub pizza in Texas

We had the best time! Great food, great selection of drinks and super cold beer! Very good service and the place is really clean. We will definitely come back.

The staff is friendly and attentive. This neighborhood bar is very crowded on St. Patrick's Day, usually a cover. When it isn't St. Patrick's Day, it is a low key bar. All of the patrons are friendly. They have TV's for games and darts for fun. They have seating outdoors, and dogs are welcome outside only. The food is delicious and THE PIZZA IS A MUST ORDER! The restrooms are clean. Erik is a loss, but Jana and Natalie make up for it! 🍻

Pretty nice and cozy Irish Pub. They have a nice indoor setting as well as a patio. First time here and made a massive party foul by knocking over my glass of beer immediately after getting it! Bartender was super cool about it and gave me another one. Definitely coming back.

Where everybody knows your name. Great people. Cold beer. Great pizza. Best tavern pizza in Houston.

Pretty good pizza, cold beers, friendly staff. Keneally's is worth a visit. I really like the shamrock pizza, as far as I know this is the only place in town with a pizza like that. The regulars are friendly, too. It's a good little spot.

We really miss great Chicago food/Midwest style pizza and we were so happy to find Kenneally's. Delicious, thin, cracker crisp crust with delicious sauce and toppings. We love the Italian sausage and black olives but it's all great! We also love the bar itself- it's a great place to eat and service is always friendly. The bar reminds us of any old Chicago bar that's been there forever- and in Houston years- it has! It's a cozy and comfortable space- always worth the trip when we're craving the real thing!

I had a chance to stop in on a beautiful sunny and hot hot day. I ordered a Guinness and it was just what I needed. The Beatles were playing in the background and it was just an overall great vibe in this pub. Played a game of darts and then sat back at the bar and conversed with a couple at the bar enjoying what they say one of the best places to eat some wings. The pizza oven was fired up, but I had already eaten so next time. I highly recommend this pub. Stop in and have a pint, play some darts, listen to some good music, and strike up a conversation with someone at the bar. Either way you will have a good time.

Great long standing establishment that has not gone in quality. Pizza is absolutely phenomenal. Chase it down with their great selection of cold beer. Only wish they had a bigger parking lot but can't complain as it's in a high rent area. I've been coming here for over 20+ years.

One of my favorite Irish pubs in Houston. The atmosphere is so cute and comfortable to hangout with friends. They also have some of the best bar food in Houston! We loved the Hangover specialty pizza (jalapeños, bacon, sausage, and pepperoni) and mini corn dogs with a cold beer! The pizza crust must be homemade and the sauce is so yum! The mini corn dogs came out hot and crispy with a side of yellow mustard, they were sooo good!! Can't wait to come back here again!

This is one that I've been meaning to get to. Took off a star because of the way they handled the mask thing a couple of years back. When you walk in the door it's like three feet to get to the bar. I went in and sat down. The bartender asked, "what's your problem?" I didn't really think I had one, so I just waited for him to tell me what it was. I'd have felt pretty stupid if I'd told him what I thought it might have been when, in his view, it might have been something entirely different. Thankfully, he was eager to oblige. "Unless you're sitting down, you have to wear a mask," he snapped. "I am sitting down," I explained. "Not when you came in. Do you even watch the news?" I don't watch the news. I wanted to tell him that his complaint was so 3 feet ago. I wanted to go back out and come back in again, scooting on my ass through the door. I wanted to see what would happen if I decided to stand at the bar right next to the stool. Then I wondered how the whole world had lost its fucking mind, collectively. I wanted to rename America "Hypochondria". Mostly I knew it was best to just order my to go pizza, and a Guinness to sip on while I waited for it to be ready. Anyway, it's a good pizza--really good. I love the place, aesthetically: It's dark and clean, and the bar staff is probably fully vaccinated and boosted. They are quite a friendly bunch, actually--even the masked marvel back there. He'd been nice enough in our previous exchanges, and has been during all of the ones since. Anyway, I shouldn't have complained so much in this review. I should just be thankful that during the "pandemic" nearly everyone I encountered was practically a professor of actual science and were willing to edify maskless, unperforated rubes like myself every time I stepped outside my house. And I witnessed some amazing things during that period: I saw an obese man peddling on something like an adult tricycle down Heights Blvd against traffic in the rain. He was wearing a surgeon's mask. I saw another man on a crotch rocket weaving through freeway traffic. He wasn't wearing a helmet, but he was wearing a mask. I saw a lady remove her mask briefly to take a drag off her cigarette, pull it back onto her face, and exhale into it. But most importantly, I'll say this again: Keneally's has a very fine pizza--a five STAR pizza.

What a blast this place was!!! We had so much fun with our friends tonight. We were looking for places to go and hang out, have some drinks, take in some sights... and when it was suggested to go to an Irish Pub on our first night in TX... I was thinking, "Really? That's where we're going?" Man... I'm so glad that's what we did! We had so many laughs, it was a great comfortable atmosphere, where we sat outside and chilled the whole night with appetizers and drinks! Our server... she was awesome! Witty, a bit snarky, and provided enough entertainment with her humor. The bar tender knew his drinks and kept them flowing all night! We even had some entertainment when a group of firemen walked by in a pack, and sung some holiday cheer for the group. Just down right fun all around as you can tell from the pictures... it's all about #onelove and #Fam. Not too mention, we were in town for the Seahawks vs Texans game at NRG Stadium. (Hawks won for anyone keeping count). The food is a bit interesting, but not a diverse Irish cuisine... but I was digging the Irish Nachos... a completely different take. The pizza was great and the wings too. Ending with this... Time is short... surround yourself with true good friends that you call Family... and enjoy each other! As always... Enjoy and Happy Celebrating!!

Ok I'm updating my review because I have been eating here a lot and damn the burger couldn't be tastier. Thick and juicy. The pizza crust, angels sing when I get a piece. Seriously come here and drink, eat and be merry. Or be sad. It's an Irish pup after all.

Decided to meet some friends who were there for the Thursday night bingo. It was everything you would expect from an Irish pub. Bordering on the edge of almost a dive but not quite, It had the quintessential bar dank smell of wood with a hint of mildew. We ordered the pizza which was thin crust and better than expected for bar food. I may have to try it again sober to be sure! Everything tastes amazing drunk. Played a few rounds of bingo and actually won on my second sheet! Woo-hoo! Definitely will be coming back for some more debauchery.

Best pizza and beer combo in Houston. Great spot. Wings and pretzel and chips all fantastic too.

I wish there was a candle that smelled like this place when you walk in. I would burn it 24/7. Air freshener for the car, cologne, laundry detergent? I'll take it all. It just takes me to a good spot when I smell this pizza joint. Technically it's an Irish pub but we go mainly for the Midwest style pizza. We live in The Woodlands so we do not get here as much as we would like but each time we do it has been a hit. After seeing Aladdin at Sarofim Hall in Houston I expected my wife would want to go somewhere else because we were dressed nice and in the big city with endless options for dining. We were tossing ideas at each other for far too long when she said "or we could go to Kenneally's." Before she could change her mind I hit the gas and made a bee line for the cramped little parking lot that sits behind this glorious bar. We had pepperoni and sausage on the whole pie and green olives (her thing) on half. The mother in law had a corned beef sandwich that was decent as well. We devoured that pizza leaving only the magic dust on the tray behind. (See pic). Will. Be. Back.

I've been trying to make this place my "corner bar" since we moved in around the corner SEVEN years ago...but they always treat us like poo(except the one female bartender..always very polite...never the same female bartender, but the girls seem to understand how it is supposed to work)...i keep tipping 20%(for NOT good treatment/been in the service industry for 20+ years, so that's my minimum)...at any rate, after seven years, I'm finally giving up. Feel kinda dumb it took that long...anyhoo!

Fun st Patrick's day party. The green beer and jello shots are hard to beat. Nice crowd too. And decent live music outside. I'll have to check it out when it's not st Patty's day. +1 for a drunk cougar trying to pay me to take a picture with her friend because it was her birthday and I look like a celebrity. Can't make stuff like that up. Fun times, cool neighborhood bar. Didn't try the pizza but I hear it's great.

While sitting at the bar waiting for friends to play Bingo. The owner was extremely rude and crude to a former employee who came in for his last paycheck. She refused to pay him!!! Her words "You Shit on me I Shit on you" I was SHOCKED that the owner would treat anyone that way!!! I texted my friends told them do not come to meet me at another location. WE WILL NEVER COME BACK!!! How DARE you treat anyone like that extremely UNPROFESSIONAL. Stay AWAY from this place!!!

I made a quick stop here and it was a pretty cool bar to me. I had tried their world famous Irish coffee and It was pretty good. I heard the pizza here is good so I sure will make a stop for it.

You would never guess where the best pizza in Houston is! At an irish pub! Their chips are homemade and the Bomb. The thin crust is delectably delicious.

I'm a big fan of this places Pizza but today the pizza was horrible it's one of the worst pizza that ever ate I've been waiting to eat this for about a month and I'm truly disappointed in the quality on the pizza just embarrassing. After this I don't know if I'll give him another chance but today's pizza shouldn't downgrade the quality they usually have but it Hass to me and that's all I got to say

Okay thin, cracker crust pizza that ended up being very expensive. Staff was friendly enough while prepping for dinner crowd.

Kept hearing the pizza here was really good so I tried it yesterday and it was average at best. It's a bar but I had clients raving this place. It was definitely a chill spot, parking was limited.

Kenneally's--for me--is one of those bars that never disappoints, but I still somehow always forget about. So I guess there is no real "wow factor" that keeps me coming back religiously like some other bars. I will say, however, that I've always had attentive service from cocktail waitresses and bartenders, patio is semi-spacious, they've got darts, the beer is cold and the pizza! Oh, the pizza. With its thin crust and served piping hot, you'll enjoy this bar treat. I need to revisit soon and sink my pearly whites into some of this goodness. If the Kenneally's folks catch this, I hope they put some tables out in front of the pub. The patio is okay, but I'm a sunbathing kind of person, on a beautiful afternoon, this would be pleasant (the patio, partially covered up, is usually occupied--at least the sunny spots.).

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Best Irish Nachos in the state. Do not miss out. Tip heavy because the service is phenomenal.

I am new to the bar scene. This was based only about the service and the food I received. I was here to meet my new Yelp friends for a quick bite before a midnight movie. The parking wasn't the issue. It was a sign to tell me the options. My SUV would definitely not going to fit in those spaces, nor simply driving around the building. Considered being one of the oldest bars in town, the layout of bathroom was awkward and not handicap-friendly. The uneven floor gave me a nostalgic feeling as in the countryside. I ordered mini corn dogs and Irish Nachos. Thanks to Rachel B. for introducing the key ingredient - potato, as the Irish stable. I would never know why these thinly sliced potatoes swimming in grease and layered with gooey cheese, jalapeño and cubed meat. The waiter was working hard without any help. I did not fault him for not bringing a napkin to wipe my greasy hands.

Place is huge. Plenty of room to spread out. Service is absurdly slow so be prepared to wait.

Kenneally' bartenders Jana and Natalie are the best! A must visit establishment! Great pizza , great bartenders, ice cold beer....awesome place!

Vibe is good, but costumer service is awful. Asked for two vodka rebulls and got them in a tall glass, with a can for each glass. When we brought it to the bartender's attention that we really didn't want so much red bull, she asked if we were looking for more vodka. Nooo, I was looking for exactly what I asked for, a vodka red bull in equal parts. Instead of correcting the drink, she told us that putting a vodka red bull in a tall glass was how they made them, and to next time ask for a vodka Red Bull in a short glass. Well thanks. I appreciate the advice, but I won't be back to put it into use.

I stopped by here the other night... first time as a post drinking experience. We picked up a couple late night pizzas to go. Just what the drunkard ordered! Good selection and very tasty. If you are coming for the drinks, its awesome.. A good solid Irish pub, with some random games, and food in case you are hungry.. Parking is decent. What more reason do you need?

If this was walking distance, they would call me Norm. Perfect neighborhood pub and crazy good how good the food is! I would definitely recommend the pizza and the house cut french fries; they are both thin and delicious. The bartenders are super down to earth and you can tell there are plenty of Norm-esque locals that go there quite often. I've only ever been there at off-hours, so I am not sure how it is when it is busy (IF it is busy), but for me, it is the standard, dark, sports-watchin, beer-drinkin, snack-havin type of pub that every town needs. Food: 4.5 (I've only had the pizza and fries, and both were excellent!) Drinks: 5 (not foo-foo, but standardly delicious) Atmosphere: 5 (if you realize that this is a dark, hole-in-the-wall neighborhood pub) Service: 5 Price: 4.5 (solid happy hours too!) Overall: You have to at least experience it...not for a date night, but for a "shot and a beer" kind of night.

Simply love this place. Simple. Irish pub feel. Low key, cozy, great bar, excellent pizza to pair with your beer. Fun spot to grab a beer with a buddy.

I came here recently with a few friends. We had already been drinking and trying to wind it down. There kitchen stays open pretty late so we sampled a few of their items. I had their Irish nachos. It was different, but I enjoyed it! I also, had their specialty pizza which is the shamrock special. It comes with corned beef on top! I would have never though to use that as a topping. Be careful it comes out piping hot, I burned the roof of the my mouth.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU BOOK A PRIVATE EVENT AT RED LION BRITISH PUB...BUT, INSTEAD FIRST START WITH KENNEALLY'S! I booked the fireplace room at RLBP for a private birthday party at least 6 weeks before the event...only to have a voice message left on my cell phone by the owner a week prior to the event informing me he had moved our group of 40 to an unsuitably crowded location in the restaurant because he had knowingly OVERBOOKED the room I had reserved. Then, he (nor the staff) did not have the intestinal fortitude to return any of my phone calls for a week. I even went by the restaurant to resolve the issue; and again, he was not there nor returned any of my messages. Finally, 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE EVENT, he left me a message that he would 'comp' the appetizers (little consolation for me having to scramble and find another location at the 11th hour)...although we were still relegated to the small area. SO MORAL OF THIS STORY...I hope everyone reading this review will no longer support The Red Lion British Pub! As a result of this debacle, I went across the street to Kenneally's Irish Pub and they could not have been nicer to work with, exceptionally gracious, and invited our group back at any time. Needless to say, our annual birthday party celebration for one of our members will now be held at Kenneally's! Many thanks to Kenneally's staff...

My boyfriend and I love coming to this bar, except on Thursday. The female bartender, Maurna, has never been kind, she's callous and rude; exact opposite of what you expect from your neighborhood bartender. The rest of the staff is friendly and makes you feel like you're a part of the family. The food is great and always comes out piping hot! I'd recommend coming in and checking it out, but avoid Thursday nights... UPDATE: Since the post, Maurna has been awesome! Says hello, remembers your order, is quick and efficient! Stop by any day of the the week!

NEVER AGAIN! Yelp read that it was open on Saturday at 11am. So excited for their pizza. Showed up Saturday around noon. There was a sign in the window that read "Will open Sunday at 1pm". Disappointed but planned to return Sunday at 1 pm. One more day wasn't too long to wait for my favorite pizza in town. Showed up Sunday at 1 pm, was given a menu by the bartender, ordered and served my beer, and ordered homemade chips to start. That's when I was informed to my deepest disappointment that the kitchen didn't open 'till 3pm. Welp. That was it for me. I paid for the beer I didn't touch and walked out . . for good.

Nice little Irish pub/ dive bar. There is nothing fancy about this place, Cold beer, shots of whiskey, and solid food. What more could you ask for. We stopped in after the soccer match at NRG stadium for a late night beer and some grub. The pizza was pretty good and so were the fries. Over all its a nice hole in the wall that I'm sure locals really like.

Neat little pub in the River Oaks area. I met up with some friends that were already here, but it was a fun and chill place to hang out. This place is by no means packed, but it has great service and if you want to just hang out with your crew without the hustle and bustle of big bars then this could be your stop. They have arcade games and darts. There were also plenty of larger tables for bigger groups.

I was an old friend of John. This place he's built has been, and always will be magic. Try the pizza. Chicago thin crust..? Whaa? Yep it started at Vito and Nicks in '46. John Flowers brought it to Houston. Order a large 'Rock with extra cheese and see how that suits ya. Then eat the Reuben. You're welcome

A homey local dive bar indeed! We parked in the small lot and drifted thought the south entrance to find dart players on our right and the sunken bar to our left. The dim lit bar area is filled with character that is expected of an Irish pub! Our solo bartender was pulling double duty in pouring and serving all 20+ people inside and out. I loved the black cherry mules at $8 each! Was not a huge fan of the appetizer Irish Nachos -- wish the toppings were listed on the menu. But the pizza was spectacular! Thin soft crust with plenty of cheese and pepperoni large enough to share with left overs (which heat up great)!

A friend and I decided to come here for a low-key Saturday night. We were promptly greeted and ordered some drinks. The bartenders were attentive and friendly-- they were also having a promotional-- free Jameson! After noticing that everyone seemed to be ordering pizzas we caved and ordered the veggie one. The pizza was good! This is a great place to watch sports, get some good pizza, and just hang out without a loud crowd. I'll definitely be back.

The pizza is hands down the best in Houston. Side note- I found a woman's keys and returned them to her. She was wearing a mask and asked if I sanitized her keys when giving back to her. I did not. I forgot to tell her I used her chapstick though.

My favorite neighborhood bar. Really good martinis, and of course great beers selection. Super fun St. Patrick's Day celebration. Lots of character!

Stopped in because I read in two different articles this place had good pizza. Tasted like a pizza my mother would have made, and she was not the best at making a good pizza. The ingredients are fresh, so that is a start. But the sauce, cheese, nothing stands out. Simply a bar pizza. It was not over priced, so it had that going for it. But I doubt I will ever step back into this bar. They did not give me a reason to.

Great place to have a ice cold beer and some good food. Great atmosphere with outdoor seating. Great bar inside with great staff! They have the best St. Patrick parties! Don't miss it!

Best pizza in Houston! I usually only eat gluten free pizza. This place is an exception. So good!

Great pub! Great happy hour and daily specials. Their food is better than just regular bar food. I like the pizza, corned beef and homemade chips. Nice quiet place for a drink and daily events. I would recommend a stop in. Their servers are top notch too.

I dream of fennel in my sausage thin crust pizza. No other place in Houston puts effort in their local craft

Best pint of Guinness in town! Love the home made potato chips, fries, and the pizza is AMAZING. Try it out for sure!

Kenneally's pub food is underrated and the bartenders are top notch. Great place to watch a game and order 12 wings and a brew. The bartenders our quick to get the TVs on the best games of the day and put the audio on for big games, and if your game is not on one of the TVs, they will gladly put your game on one of them. As a sports fan, I appreciate this big time. A lot of places that claim to be sports bars give you attitude when you ask them put a specific game on and play music over the play-by-play. Keep on keeping on Keneally's.

I'm not certain if this lapse in judgement on my part, but as of a few nights ago, I had never been to Kenneally's. I know! I can't believe it, either. I too blame the Cub's inability to win the World Series in 100 years, as well.* I've driven past Kenneally's many times. Make that many, many times, but it's never occurred to me to park and go in. There was one exception. A few days after Ike, I drove past Kenneally's and noticed it was open. I almost went in just to see what the fuss was all about, but I don't like going to bars by myself...even in the middle of the day a few days after a hurricane beat up my city. From the stark, washed-out exterior, I wasn't expecting the interior to be beautiful with old brick steps, hexagonal tiles, and an old wooden bar. Completely took me by surprise. I love old bars, and would have stayed seated there the entire evening, if I wasn't forced to go outside every twenty minutes. Nice deck, but really pretty and uncrowded interior. Also, don't think of this place as and "Irish Bar" like the name implies. The owners are from Chicago, so try to think of it as a Chicagoan Irish bar that serves New York style Pizza. (It will make more sense if you do.) So, my assessment? Beautiful bar, a little sad I didn't try the pizza, and only mildly meat market-esque being filled with a few frat boys gone to seed. *I actually like the Cubs, but I'm a die hard Astros' fan; had to take the pot shot at a Cubs' bar in Astro-land. And yes, I'm well aware that "my" team has NEVER won the World Series; but thanks for sarcastically pointing that out to your computer screen. :)