Roache & O'Briens - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This is just my opinion as someone who has been here before and after the renovations and new management. Before the changes, I would have given this place a 5 star rating. Actually as a former student of a local college, I was recommending this bar to everyone I knew during a time where I didn’t know any other students who went there. I wouldn’t do that anymore because it’s now lacking most of the things that differentiated it from other bars in the Bryn Mawr area. I feel like this isn’t the type of place that needs a cocktail menu, actual glasses, so much staff working at once, etc. I miss the jukebox, pink bathroom, regular crowd (I’ve been out of the area for a while but I recently visited and the vibes were just different, it wasn’t like everyone knew eachother though to be fair I was there on a weekend night that might attract more different people), and REDBULL. This place used to be legitimate dive bar and now it’s a regular bar/restaurant using dive bar aesthetics owned by some guy who already owns a bunch of other restaurants. It’s just depressing to see this happen. But to be clear, my complaints aren’t at all relating to the bartenders and other staff… I have nothing negative to say about the staff especially Kevin.

Great little dive bar. Drink prices were a little high for what it was but then again it is on Lancaster avenue

Sadly Racism and discrimination are very much alive here. Food's still ok😒

Best burger on the mainline. Absolutely love this bar. It's the classic "Cheers Theme Song" bar.

Friendly, casual neighborhood place. Mostly regulars, but visitors welcome. Burger and fries were excellent. Sports on TVs but not too loud for conversation.

Absolutely embarrassing service from a bar in the hear of the mainline. I went to roache and O’Brien’s with 3 of my friends on a quiet night to drink. After presenting all of our legal forms of ID, we were refused service because 2 of my friends did not have their school ID. After showing the bartender numerous other forms of identification, he adamantly refused to accept anything less than a school ID. This is on top of the bar smelling horrible, the excessive vaping inside, and unfriendly crowd. Will never be returning to this bar but I’d imagine the board of health will shut it down before I had the. Chance to.

Great atmosphere, very good bar food too!

Lots of farmers, sarcastic white collar low lifes, and blue collar professionals.

Classic Irish Pub, great food, great prices, great people.

Did not eat here though the burgers looked good. Great OLD school place, mostly intact since the Depression era renovations. Inexpensive drinks, friendly atmosphere. Don't expect a wide selection, not that kind of place. On of the last of its kind on the Main Line.

This is the BEST BAR!!!! Find friends and future Soul Mates... life is tough...this place has seen it all!!! Best Burgers and Bartenders😁

Great drinks, even greater bartenders and service staff. Amazing

The best place ever for a drink and good conversation. Stop in and have a visit.

Came upon this place during a recent visit to the area. Great bartenders and reasonable prices. Good food too. Son-in-law from Austin said it made him think of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

I always enjoy stopping at Roache & O'Brien's for beers, burgers or sandwiches. The food is great. The prices are unbelievable.

Great time after Thanksgiving, 🍻 cheers! Always a good time, we love Kevin ❤️

Great bar, great drinks, genuine atmosphere and no nonsense. Perfect place to hear what your friend is saying, unencumbered by unnecessary noise. Easy to watch Sunday football from the bar.

Kevin is the best!!!! Great food and excellent service.

Started coming here for the BLT. Just informed their burgers are a homemade. I will have one next time. Prices are quite reasonable and it is just a local bar. My favorite.

Great neighborhood bar great drinks and good prices. Best cheeseburgers in the area and other food is delicious chicken tenders and onion rings good owner and some great bartenders

This Main Line staple has been serving the residents of Lower Merion since 1933. Friendly people, great bar, famous burgers and amazing breakfast sandwiches!