Oklahoma City does not place every Irish pub on one street. Midtown brings together galleries, restaurants, and historic buildings a few blocks from downtown; farther north, May Avenue forms another commercial and residential corridor. The two addresses in this guide suit different plans: an outing in the urban center or a dinner with music that is best reached by car or with a route planned in advance.
On Classen Drive, James E. McNellie’s Public House occupies three floors and offers a broad beer and pub-food menu. The latest OKC monthly list we could locate, dated November 2025, included draft Guinness; the group says its selection changes monthly, so check current availability. The group lists fish and chips, cottage pie, a Reuben, burgers, and seasonal choices; Visit OKC includes it among Midtown’s Irish venues. Reviews for this location often mention the beer selection, food, and atmosphere, especially during sports and events. The group website lets visitors check the menu, reservations, and group options.
Sean Cummings is at 7628 N May Avenue and builds its evenings around Irish dishes and Celtic music. The official site advertises traditional repertoire, fusion, and pipe bands, along with a performance schedule; shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, fish and chips, and Irish breakfast appear on the menu. Reviews for this location frequently mention the music, cooking, and pub feel. It is not a walkable extension of Midtown: check EMBARK or plan the final leg before setting out.
If you want Guinness and dinner in the central district, McNellie’s is the easier choice to combine with other Midtown stops. If music matters more, check Sean Cummings’ calendar and arrive with time to spare. Menus and reviews help distinguish the two rooms, but they cannot guarantee a dish or performance on a particular date. Confirm hours, kitchen service, and events on official pages; the profiles cover each location.
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In Midtown, McNellie’s brings together three floors of dining and bar space at a corner in the district that links downtown with Heritage Hills and Automobile Alley. Visit OKC lists it among the neighborhood’s Irish pubs; its parent group describes it as an Irish-style pub with homemade food and a b
Three-floor Irish-style pub in Midtown, with a large beer list, pub food, group spaces, reservations, and events.
Sean Cummings is neither a hotel bar nor a downtown pub: its address is 7628 N May Avenue in north Oklahoma City. Treat it as a destination for dinner. The official site links to online ordering and describes a Celtic music calendar ranging from traditional repertoire to fusion and pipe bands.
Irish restaurant in north Oklahoma City with live Celtic music and traditional dishes such as shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and Irish breakfast.
Sources & references
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Official website of James E. McNellie’s Public House ↗
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McNellie’s Group · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of James E. McNellie’s Public House ↗
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McNellie’s Group · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Contexto del barrio Midtown ↗
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Visit Oklahoma City · Accessed October 21, 2026
Describe Midtown y presenta McNellie’s como pub irlandés de tres plantas.
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Official website of Sean Cummings' Irish Restaurant ↗
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Sean Cummings’ Irish Restaurant · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Sean Cummings' Irish Restaurant ↗
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Sean Cummings’ Irish Restaurant · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Sean Cummings' Irish Restaurant ↗
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Sean Cummings’ Irish Restaurant · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Guía de Midtown ↗
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Visit Oklahoma City · Accessed October 21, 2026
Midtown conecta el centro con Heritage Hills y Automobile Alley; presenta pubs y restaurantes del barrio.
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Transporte público y tranvía de Oklahoma City ↗
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EMBARK · Accessed October 21, 2026
El tranvía conecta distritos de downtown, Midtown, Automobile Alley y Bricktown; revisar mapa y horarios.
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Mapa de rutas de autobús ↗
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EMBARK · Accessed October 21, 2026
Mapa oficial de las líneas de autobús; usar planificador para trayectos a May Avenue.
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Official website ↗
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McNellie’s Public House · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Logotipo oficial: sean-cummings-okc-logo.webp ↗
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Sitio oficial del pub · Accessed October 21, 2026
Logotipo obtenido del sitio oficial y guardado en logoscia-/us/irish-pubs-20261021.
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Ficha y reseñas de Google Maps: James E. McNellie’s Public House ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 21, 2026
Listado de la sede exacta en 1100 Classen Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73103; 4.5/5 en 2,353 reseñas, consultado el 2026-10-21. Conteo dinámico.
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Reseñas recientes de clientes: James E. McNellie’s Public House ↗
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EatOutMap · Accessed October 21, 2026
Snapshot de Google Maps para la sede de 1100 Classen Dr revisado en octubre de 2026; 4.5/5 y 2,353 reseñas. Los comentarios recientes aluden a la selección de cervezas, platos de pub y ambiente animado.
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Reseñas de Google Maps: James E. McNellie’s Public House ↗
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Sluurpy · Accessed October 21, 2026
La página, actualizada el 2026-06-01, separa Google y muestra 4.5/5 en 1,909 opiniones para 1100 Classen Dr. La web oficial publica listas mensuales de cerveza; el PDF localizable de noviembre de 2025 enumera Guinness stout de 20 oz a $7, pero la disponibilidad actual requiere confirmación.
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Ficha y reseñas de Google Maps: Sean Cummings' Irish Restaurant ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 21, 2026
Listado de la sede exacta en 7628 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73116; 4.7/5 en 935 reseñas, consultado el 2026-10-21. Conteo dinámico.
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Reseñas recientes de clientes: Sean Cummings' Irish Restaurant ↗
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Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 21, 2026
Snapshot de la ficha de Google Maps de 7628 N May Ave, consultado en octubre de 2026: 4.7/5 y 935 reseñas; los comentarios destacan música en vivo, platos irlandeses, atención y estacionamiento del lugar. El conteo cambia.