Reviews
Holy. Cow. This was such a hidden (out in the open) gem for us to stumble upon. It's got a very magical, celtic, Irish vibe but just love the dimmed areas and woodsy look. The whiskey menu is no joke and they make some fantastic mules! We only had the late hours menu but we both got brats and kraut and it was delicious. The back patio is by the Riverwalk if you Want to sit outside. Parking was easy at night. Service was great. The bartender was so friendly and also very knowledgeable about his drinks. It wasn't very busy either. They had a small stage for bands or comedy perhaps. I could see myself dining here frequently if I lived in town. Just a very good vibe. Oh, in the wall were some secret notes with cute "fortunes" that someone left for others to find.
The best spot if you want to fully immerse yourself into the Ashland vibe quickly. Drinks are delectable and good price for top shelf options. The food isn't terrible, just good pub fare. Always have live music and the staff are great!
The old atmosphere was WAY better. I spent $22 on nachos and got soggy chips as soon as they can out of the kitchen and it was a single layer of chips. Such a small portion. Also ordered mozzarella sticks ($15,) and they gave us 6, let me repeat that 6 mozzarella sticks. I miss the old Oberon. Drinks were good, just over priced. Don't come in if you are expecting decent portions and a good experience.
We really enjoyed our experience here! The service was friendly and fast, and the food was delicious! I ordered tea, which used fresh herbs and included a shot of honey, slightly watered down for easy pouring. We ordered the tomato basil bisque to share, which may be the best I've ever had. My wife got the beef stew and said it was excellent. I ordered the Shepherd's pie which was also amazing. When in Ashland, go here!
The Shepherd's pie was just okay, but I haven't tasted the other grub. But the bar is a great pub with brick walls and an amazing array of bourbons. Etc. The back room has a couch and picture windows off the creek promenade. Oh, and the bartender is smart and fun to chat with. And they have music or open mic some evenings.