osullivans irish pub escondido

We stopped here for a late lunch yesterday afternoon. It looked welcoming and authentic from the outside, not unlike the pubs i had visited in Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Killarney years ago when travelling through Europe. There are about 6 or 8 seats out front, but we went inside. The place is small with a bar and stools, plus maybe 10-12 tables for dining, and a small bandstand carved out in the corner, with live music most nights There was one waitress, and when she got around to us with menus, I ordered a pint of Guinness (what else do you order in an Irish Bar?) and a Coke for my lady.The menu was very large and featured a variety of choices; Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, various Irish "Boxty" dishes (a potato pancake which is cooked and wrapped around a variety of delicious fillings, like chicken, seafood, and corned beef) and "Traditional Irish Fayre" such as fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie and gaelic steak. But i went with the All Day Irish Breakfast with 2 eggs, Irish rashers, an Irish sausage (banger), tomatoes, black and white pudding (not real pudding, but a sausage made from bacon, onion, herbs and spices and cut in slices), coleslaw (rather than Heinz baked beans), and cheese potatoes, all served with Irish soda bread and butter, My lady had the "Auld Bacon & Cheddar Burger." My meal exceeded all my expectations! What a fantastic feast! The eggs, served over-easy were delicious, the banger was delicious, the cheese potatoes were delicious. The black and white pudding was a highlight of the meal, as was the Irish rasher, similar to Canadian bacon only better! The coleslaw was great. My lady said her burger was also very good, and tasted very fresh and was flame broiled, which she loves!An exceptionalod meal (especially after a couple more pints)!! Made me feel like I was in Ireland again! I will be back!

Five days on business...tried a few restaurants and bars, but for a Brit in the desert, this place felt almost like home, which is a compliment believe me... a good beer selection, food is excellent, atmosphere is friendly and as close to a uk pub as I've found to the West of Britain, and the two ponytailed gem behind the bar, made us welcome, and raised the review from good to very good all on her own. Only down side....visit a British quiz night, drop the multi choice, and expand from niche Americana to global trivia....it will expand the appeal, if you look at the wet sales during the quiz period, it will tell you a story you can't afford to ignore...but aside from that...great place, thanks or the hospitality...