Kelly's Irish Pub
8 people recommendvia r/austinfood, r/Austin9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Kelly's Irish Pub, and a few say they love it or plan to keep going. One patron describes a small pub where they worked at the bar with a laptop, with booths available, and another finds it quiet by day with a broad whiskey selection and an Irish leaning.
Address
Kelly's Irish Pub, 519 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
- Known for
- Whiskey selection
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/elsolpiscis in r/austinfood · Jun 2026
Says they love the pub.
- Recommendsu/diskybusiness1 in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Real deal pub, good bet for a Guinness pour.
- Recommendsu/NightQueen0889 in r/austinfood · Jun 2026
Says they are a fan of the pub.
- Recommendsu/RunnerGirlT in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Says they plan to keep going to Kelly's as their regular spot.
- Recommendsu/jenkinsleroi in r/Austin · Aug 2026
Listed among several recommended spots to try.
- Recommendsu/catslay_4 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025ambience
Describes a small pub where they worked at the bar with a laptop; booths are also available.
- Recommendsu/Imperfectionistaa in r/Austin · Jun 2026ambience
Describes Kelly's as quiet by day, with a broad whiskey lineup and an Irish leaning.
- Mixedu/tandersunn in r/austinfood · Jun 2026price
Agrees they like the pub but is annoyed that its prices went up.
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- Recommendsu/SadPeePaw69 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Prefers sticking with Kelly's over paying for pricey cocktails elsewhere.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.