J.K. O’Donnell’s

August 24, 2008
This Irish themed establishment has the best selection of beers in Fort Wayne. There may be one place with more beers available, but the quality of the 70 or so selections available at O’Donnell’s isn’t even close to being matched by any other restaurant or bar in town. Enjoy an Olfabrikken Porter, Ommegang Hennepin, or Stone Arrogant Bastard among others in their wide selection. Get Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen on tap. I haven’t had a lot of their food, but what I had was very good. Okay, so all I’ve had were a couple of their desserts, but they’re delicious. It is pretty pricey. You don’t go to O’Donnell’s for a cheap drink and food. It’s so worth it though. I did mark them down a little bit for too often being out of some beers on the menu.

May 28, 2008
In the middle of the block on Wayne Street with street parking in front and lot parking up the street. Clean brick and wood older building with bar in middle and tables in the front and on the right for food and beverages. Eleven taps with the one Warbird I wanted to try. All were solid drinkable brews. Freindly bartender with good knowledge. Did not eat, but the menu of starters, salads, and Irish entrees looked very good. Good location and I will stop again.

March 27, 2008
Have visited this establishment numerous times and have always had very good and efficient service, the best selection of good beers when dining out in Fort Wayne, clean, staff has always been very friendly although some could use some beer education, and have enjoyed conversing with Fritz on most of my visits. He enjoys good beer hence the menu selection. My only drawback that I have is that I feel the food is overpriced for the quantity that is served. I had the 1/2 order of fish and chips because the waiter said the fish was a big in proportion and when it was served the size of the fish was unacceptable given the price charged. That has been my one and only time to order food due to the price/quantity issue. Other than that, I really enjoy visiting this establishment as the clientele is usually a varied age group which makes for interesting people watching!

January 28, 2008
I love JK’s and this was much needed in Fort Wayne. Great atmosphere...very impressive selection of beers (wish I could convince them to add a few more). Corned beer and cabbage is delghtful...my favorite place in Fort Wayne!

December 2, 2007
I have had 3 visits to J.K. O’donnell’s. Each time I visit I enjoy the atmoshphere, beer selection and not so much the staff. The atmosphere is much more classier than that of what I consider to be an Irish Pub. And be prepared for a hefty food bill. The beer selection is the best in the fort wayne area but keep in mind that most liquor stores carry much of their prized selection. Keep in mind they may not even have the beer you order! for my last three visits each time they have been out of the first beer I have ordered. Not Good. Then there is the email they send out keeping customers up to date about their beer selection. One month prior, my friend receives an email about the new beers they have (an outstanding selection) Needless to say they still did not have the new selection one month later. Not GOOD AGAIN! Staff is not so knowledable on beer either! Also not good! But I am willing to wait for them to work out their faults because I believe this place has some potential!

August 22, 2007
My wife and I went here the second night it was open and it was packed. Decent tap selection consisting of some local Warbird brews, Bells Oberon, and your typical English and Irish brews. The bottle selection was pretty diverse overall. Old Rasputin, Mackeson XXX, La Chouffe, and Baltika 6 Porter were just a few that I had and can remember. I didn’t try any food while there, but will in the future. Overall a pretty nice place that I will frequent when downtown. I hope this is a sign of things to come with our downtown area.