Location: 2336 Northmoor Dr., Springfield (off Home Road)
Contact: tinalramsey@hotmail.com or (937) 7176915
Background/Overview: The building was constructed to be an Italian restaurant in the 60s and functioned as such for 34 years until it closed. In 2007, the Reed/Ramsey family came in and completely cleaned and overhauled the abandoned property. Grandpa Bill still comes in most days to help keep the place tidy. As the renovations progressed, the family realized the inside took on the look and "feel" of an Irish pub.
Co-owners Joe and Tina Ramsey had already decided to name the eatery after Conner, the youngest of their two sons. When he was a small child they found themselves fondly and frequently saying, “Oh Conner” whenever the boy did something or other. So naturally, with the support of the other owner, Terry L. Reed Jr. (Tina’s brother), they titled their new restaurant to coincide with the look and “feel” of their son’s name. In July 2008, the business opened as O’Conners Irish Pub.
It has since become a popular restaurant plating Irish/American food for people of all ages and a complete pub list for adults. O’Conners Irish Pub motto is “…a place where there are no strangers, only friends you have yet to meet!”
The Menu
Beverages: GFS Coffee and Pepsi-Cola products - $2 w/free refills. "Happy Hour" 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Daily Specials: Lunch menu changes daily; dinner has set menu weekdays, and Saturday menu changes.
Soups: "Soup of the Day," White Bean & Chicken Chili - $3/$5; Onion Soup - $6.
Sandwiches: Blue Cheeseburger w/sides - $8; O'Conners Club - $8.
Pizza: 12-inch Cheese - $10; 16-inch Cheese - $13.
Appetizers: Scottish Egg - $6; Soft Pretzels - $6; Irish Nachos - $9.
Wee Bit Of Irish Grub: Bangers N Mash; "Non" Fish N Chips; Fish N Chips.
Seafood: Tilapia - $13; Salmon - $14; Crab Legs (2 lb.) - $22.
Entrees: Fair Chop (pork) - $14; Prime Rib - $18; Filet (8 oz. Tenderloin) - $21.
Desserts: Decadent Chocolate Cake and Deep Fried Cheesecake available everyday. Other specialty desserts change regularly. Each serving is $5.
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday - Thursday (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.); 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday (kitchen closes at midnight).
Special Event: The "St. Patrick's Day Bash" is the only time O'Conners requires a "cover" charge. The $6 cover includes a large buffet of Irish food favorites from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. You pay extra only for pizza or spirits (including green beer). Please provide a designated driver.
New Location: O'Conners will be moving in the old Perkins Restaurant location off North Limestone Street in about six weeks. It will become an exact replica of the current pub, but will add a banquet room and more bathrooms. Look for "Grand Opening" postings.
More Information: Visit www.oconnerspub.com
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