Wichita spreads along major road corridors and does not invite an improvised pub crawl on foot. Old Town gathers bars and restaurants in former industrial buildings, but both options in this guide are outside that compact core: O'Malley's is on the city's south side, and O'Brien's sits along East Kellogg Drive. Wichita Transit lets riders check connections by route, but schedules and the final leg depend on where you start. For an evening with beer, choose one location and plan the return trip before heading out.
O'Malley's Irish Pub has the more visible pub kitchen: Shepherd's pie, Irish pizza with corned beef, burgers, and loaded pizzas. Its website advertises more than 150 beers in stock and a 24-beer draft list last marked as updated in October 2025. That is a notable range, but it does not let us promise a specific brand such as Guinness without checking the current list. The pub also offers pickup and delivery and publishes a service area that includes Wichita and nearby communities.
O'Brien's is on the Kellogg corridor and works more as a sports bar and restaurant for pizza, nachos, and sandwiches. The current ordering portal lists dishes and prices, including an Irish Delight, and shows when orders are accepted. Visit Wichita classifies it as a bar and lounge with a patio. Maps comments mention portions, beer, service, and game-day atmosphere, but the visible menu is broader and more American than a traditional Irish kitchen. If a specific pint is the priority, ask about Guinness first; we did not find a current public list guaranteeing it at this location.
Reviews suggest O'Malley's is better for a full meal and a longer evening, with karaoke and groups later on; O'Brien's suits a casual meal with screens and digital ordering. The two addresses are several miles apart, so they should not be treated as a walking route. Compare the online menu with the day of your visit, check hours because official sources differ on O'Brien's opening time, and confirm the beer before setting out. In Wichita, a good pub plan depends as much on the order as on the ride home.
The O’Malley’s Irish Pub and O’Brien’s Irish Pub profiles give more detail on menus, services, and each venue’s character. O'Malley's Irish Pub · O'Brien's Irish Pub
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O'Malley's is on Wichita's south side at 2405 West 31st Street South, with a menu that mixes pub dishes and substantial American bar food. Its Shepherd's pie is made with ground beef and golden mashed potatoes; the Irish pizza combines corned beef, sauerkraut, and mozzarella, while the menu also lis
Shepherd's pie, Irish pizza with corned beef, burgers, draft beer, an extensive beer selection, karaoke, pickup, and delivery.
O'Brien's sits by East Kellogg Drive, one of Wichita's major road corridors, and its approach is closer to an American bar-and-grill with an Irish name. The current online ordering menu includes nachos, sandwiches, multi-topping pizzas, and a dish called Irish Delight. Rather than promising a full t
A screen-and-beer pub with multi-topping pizzas, Irish Delight, nachos, sandwiches, pickup, and online ordering.
Sources & references
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Official website of O'Malley's Irish Pub ↗
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O'Malley's Irish Pub Wichita · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of O'Malley's Irish Pub ↗
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O'Malley's Irish Pub Wichita · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of O'Malley's Irish Pub ↗
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O'Malley's Irish Pub Wichita · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Dirección y horario en el directorio oficial de turismo ↗
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Visit Wichita · Accessed October 22, 2026
Directorio de turismo de Wichita: dirección 5205 E Kellogg Dr, teléfono 316-558-8218, horario publicado, franja de precio $5–$20, patio y bar/salón.
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Official website of O'Brien's Irish Pub ↗
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O'Brien's Irish Pub / Toast · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Ficha de miembro de la asociación estatal de hospitalidad ↗
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Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association · Accessed October 22, 2026
Perfil de miembro con dirección, teléfono y categorías de cocina, incluido Irish Pub, pizza, sándwiches y bar-and-grill; la ficha indica última actualización en marzo de 2025.
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Sistema de autobuses de Wichita ↗
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City of Wichita · Accessed October 22, 2026
Mapa oficial de rutas de Wichita Transit; las conexiones se verifican según ubicación y horario.
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Old Town Wichita ↗
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Visit Wichita · Accessed October 22, 2026
Contexto del distrito de restaurantes y entretenimiento del centro.
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Official website ↗
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O'Malley's Irish Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website ↗
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O'Brien's Irish Pub / Toast · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Reseñas Google Maps de la sede de 2405 W 31st St S, revisadas 2026-10-22 ↗
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Restaurant Guru / Google Maps · Accessed October 22, 2026
La ficha muestra 4.6/5 y 1,817 opiniones de Google para la dirección indicada; temas recientes incluyen porciones grandes, servicio, ambiente, karaoke, fish and chips y selección de bebidas. Se usan como impresiones de clientes, no como hechos garantizados.
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Reseñas Google Maps de la sede Kellogg Drive, revisadas 2026-10-22 ↗
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Restaurant Guru / Google Maps · Accessed October 22, 2026
La página atribuye a Google 4.1/5 con 650 opiniones para la ubicación de Kellogg; comentarios recientes mencionan servicio, bebidas, pizza, sándwiches y opciones de bar. Las experiencias son subjetivas y no se presentan como garantía.