Flanagan’s Irish Pub, Restaurant and Sports Bar

Every city has one and Hamilton is no different. Welcome to Flanagan’s; Bermuda’s only Irish pub. Thankfully, unlike many of its counterparts, it doesn’t go over the top with replica farming implements, Irish road signs and other meaningless paddywackery (somewhere there is a factory churning out this rubbish and we’ll bet our last dollar its not in Ireland). As well as tourists and locals, some authentic Irish expats are known to frequent this bar.

Located right on Front Street in the Emporium Building there are actually 2 ways to enter. If the doorman at the top of the stairs on the Front Street entrance doesn’t like the look of you, go a few yards to the left to the Emporium Building entrance and try your luck there. Flanagan’s actually has 2 bars connected by a balcony. The smaller one is sports orientated and has multiple TV’s showing European soccer and other sporting events. We’ve spotted a few celebrities in here including English Premiership players Jason McAteer, Teddy Sheringham and Jamie Redknapp and his pop star wife Louise.

The larger bar usually features entertainment by a local band and there’s a small dance floor where you can strut your stuff. Or, if you prefer, just hang out at the bar where Dion will takes care of the liquid refreshments. To the left of the bar is a dining area with tables and a few intimate booths. Flanagan’s also has a veranda with excellent views of Front Street and Hamilton Harbour.

As well as being a watering hole, Flanagan’s is a popular dining spot. For an appetiser try its award-winning Bermuda Fish Chowder. Entrees include Irish favourites like Steak & Guinness Pie (strips of beef simmered in Guinness with mushrooms, onions and potato in a light pastry crust). Catch of the Day can be prepared in Irish, Bermudian, Jamaican and Cajun styles. Flanagan’s also offers an All Day Breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, black pudding and fries). Take our advice; it’s the best hangover cure in Bermuda.

Reservations are not normally required for dining, but for a veranda view of the entertainment on Harbour Nights (Wednesdays - summer) we’d recommend making one.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

Mike :

One of the best places on the island.

Derek :

This has always been my favourite haunt as Dion certainly is the best bar manager on the island. But this is a guys' pub.

Debbie Oct / 2007 :

If you want to listen to the RUDE bartender yelling at the waiter and the customers as well as our group then go to see the show! What a nightmare that visit was. Get rid of the joker behind the bar! We will be sure to pass the info to the cruise line we were on in hopes that they will NOT request people to go to your bar!

Jules :

Their ribs are the best i've ever had!!!

Pam :

Flanagan's was a great place to hang out and have a drink. (I didn't have any food, so I can't say about that). The bartenders were friendly and personable. The drinks were great, and it was fun to have access to so much soccer. I loved it so much, I went back 3 nights in a row while I was vacationing there!

Dee :

Was there for dinner Thursday 6/7/07. The wait staff was a little off as they brought our salad with our entree instead of before. However, the food and drink were great. I had the Shepherd's Pie which was so filling I couldn't finish it all. My friend's daughter and son both loved the chicken fingers' platter while others at our table had the steak. Make sure you ask for your steak extremely well done if you want it thoroughly cooked though. Great meal at a great price.

dave :

I thought Flanagan's was the best part of Bermuda, and based on what a time I had on that island, that's saying a lot!

Dan :

Flanagan's is cool but the blonde bartender is a tool.

jen :

If you don't mind waiting ages for your food and getting chatted up by learing locals, then Flanagans could be the place for you.