J.K. O’Donnell’s Irish Ale House

great staff with good knowledge of the beers. they have a nice selection of beers that rotate. also have nice bottle selection. is located downtown with several other bars in walking distance. parking is free after 5pm and on the weekends

Stopped in on a Friday evening. I walked the mile or so from Mad Anthony’s so that gave me a little time to sober up. It’s located in a downtown type area. Street parking only. It was metered as well. When I walked in, I immediately noticed how busy it was, but there were some tables open in a back corner room that felt separate from everything else. It was fairly loud. It’s traditional Irish Pub decor with lot’s of wood. The tap list was nice and at least half of the handles were Irish. The rest were nicer micros like Bells, Founders, Stone. I ordered a Kilkenny because it was the only tap I had never had before and it came in an imperial pint glass with the Kilkenny logo on it. Pretty cool. Even though the bar was full, I was able to order my beer with just a short wait and take it to a sort of wall setting area. Prices were really good. Four beers total plus an appetizer and dinner for two for under $40. Irish fare for the most part. Both mine and my wife’s food was tasty. I would come back here for sure, but if I had any control, I would rather go on a less busy night.

Great bar good food and beer

Not a great stop if you’re looking for a selection of US micro’s. Service erratic.

Probably the best place to get a craft beer on tap in Fort Wayne. Place is always busy. Availability of some items on the menu has been an issue, but not too much to cry about. Great food. This was the place where I first had Old Rasputin...my life was forever changed.

Great little ale house we visited while in town. Had an Alpha King and the Hopivore which was a new one to me. Good service and food was quite good.

JK’s is a nice addition to the downtown area. It does have an Irish Pub atmosophere. Decent beer selection and staff is always friend. Food selection is limited, which prevents take a variety of out of town friends for dinner. BUT, a great place for after work drinks and socializing.

Good beer selection for the fort ! needs some belgian beers ! a little to stuffy for me always an older crowd when there !

Was one of the 1st places in The Fort to offer a large selection of craft beer. The food was very good. A little expensive.

My favorite place to hang out in Fort Wayne. Its a very nice pub with an Irish theme and run by Irish. They have daily specials prepared by the staff and it is authentic. But we come for the beer and they have an outstanding selection. They have beers that you cannot get in the stores around town. FFF Behemoth, Westmalle, Karmeleit. They may not have the hugest selection, but it is impressive and they have gems of evey style.