McNellie’s Public House Downtown Tulsa

McNellie’s occupies a downtown building a few blocks from several of the central district’s activity hubs. Its identity is that of an American Irish-style pub, with a substantial beer list: the venue advertises 60 draft choices and more than 250 cans and bottles. The bar is therefore a central part of the visit, whether guests want to try something new or pair a familiar pint with a meal.

The kitchen reaches beyond Irish standards. The current menu combines fish and chips and cottage pie with half-pound burgers, a patty melt, house-braised corned-beef Reuben, wraps, pub curry, and options such as an Impossible Burger and black-bean burger. Starters include artichoke dip, wings, cheese curds, fried pickles, and a giant pretzel. Plant-based choices make the menu more flexible for groups with different preferences.

Reviews of this branch repeatedly bring up the patio, sweet-potato fries, artichoke dip, and patty melt; guests also mention the beer selection and group-friendly feel. The overall picture is a lively pub with generous plates and a broad menu, better suited to an informal meal with beer than to a formal dining experience. The official page notes that availability and pricing may change.

Its East 1st Street location is useful for pairing dinner with a downtown evening, where bars, restaurants, and cultural venues cluster. Downtown Tulsa notes that the wider city is car-oriented, though the central district is one of its more walkable areas and has scooters and rideshare. McNellie’s opens at 11 a.m.; Friday and Saturday hours extend later. It is a straightforward option for choosing between a full meal and a beer from a large list without leaving the city center.