An Poitin Stil

I don’t write too many reviews, but after spending 20 minutes trying to find parking at the fairgrounds and giving up, we came here for lunch. By this time I had gotten unbelievably grumpy. I ordered an Irish coffee (sans whipped cream) and the Irish stew, and both were so good I found myself cured of my bad mood and ready to brave the crowd again.
The Irish coffee was excellent with just the right amount of alcoholic strength and the stew was so comforting and delicious.
I came here for lunch and it wasn’t too crowded– comfortable but not empty either. I’m not sure what it’s like for dinner or late night, but I would definitely come back.

We came for dinner and had a great time. Our waitress came out quickly and friendly. Our food was delicious. If I had any negative it would be that my half and half was a ¾ ¼ drink. Still tasted good. Enjoyed the apple pie for desert.

Always consistent, great staff and awesome beer selection. Enjoy the food in front of the cozy fire. Glad to be back and won’t wait so long for our next visit.

A cute place to look at but that was it. We chose to eat outside and when led to our seats, the outside bartender made no attempt to greet us or anything else. Our waitress, Regina, showed and looked rushed. Before she could take our drink order, a young man came out with food and started to deliver it to us. It belonged to another table.
The menu was full of decent selections. Again, my pet peeve, is that the offerings of a Celtic nature are extremely limited and of an over done nature (Irish Stew, Corned Beef, Bangers and mash)
I was hoping for some real authentic Irish food — there is so much potential.
The artichoke dip was mostly cream cheese– fair at best.
I ordered the bangers (sausage) and mash. My friend ordered the lamb burger which was really good… nice and juicy and just the right spice.
I wish I could say the same about the bangers and mash. The potatoes were cold and not very mashed, the sausages were very bland and the liquid dumped around the mess didn’t help at all.
I started to ask for new potatoes, figured I wouldn’t after watching how long it took the waitress to get the other couple their dessert.
I was very disappointed in what I was hoping would be great.
We weren’t even offered some bread and butter to munch on while we waited… unforgivable in a real Irish restaurant.
Well you live and learn. I would suggest you stay away from this one.

Pros:
Really fun atmosphere
Great gluten free options! (I had a guacamole burger, it was delicious)
Good for bigger groups, as well as smaller tables
Very large drink selection
Cons:
Bad service, despite being the ONLY people in the entire place (it was pretty late on a weeknight when we went), our food took forever. Our waitress was also scarce as soon as we got our food (I waited 20 minutes to flag her down to ask for the guacamole my burger was supposed to come with).
Overall, the selection and décor is enough that we’ll be back, just prepared to wait a little longer.

Last visit was 8 years ago and I wasn’t impressed with the place. Thought I’d give it another chance. Interior and exterior design was charming, cosy and typical. Ordered a bowl of Irish cobbler soup. It didn’t look very appetizing and wasn’t anything special. Reuben sandwich could’ve been better. Not much flavor. Corned beef was done well. Clean and tender. The side of «colcannon» I’m 100% sure was instant mashed potatoes. Dry and crumby. No Magners on tap. What kind of «Irish» bar is this??? At least they had it in a bottle. Service was on point. Menu has a large enough selection. Would be nice if I knew there was out door seating. Can’t say id go back.

Omg the bread pudding. Omg the chicken tenders. Good vibe and good whiskey selection too. Looking forward to trying even more off their menu. Really like this place.

It was fun and I recommend making a reservation. I’d go back.

Food took a very long time to come out, but was hot.
Crap Dip was good but way too salty (had to send it back.)
Nachos were the best thing we had. We should have just ordered three of those!
But the Snakebite was good, at least.
Bison Burger was okay.
Bookmaker sandwich was only flavorful when dipped it in the horseradish sauce.
And finally, even though our server was nice, he did not check back on us and we had to ask another server for our check. We paid and left.
Overall, meh. We won’t be returning

YUM!!! The corn beef spring rolls= to die for. Shrimp and grits are really really good also. I haven’t had anything bad from here but those are my favorites.

We had lunch here today, and I ordered fish & chips, which is usually awesome, but today, not so much. It was tough… and after a couple of bites, I put it aside.
Our server didn’t come check on us till my husband was finished with his delicious bookmaker sandwich, and when I told her I wasn’t happy with the fish, she said she was sorry and would tell the manager to see what he would do.
He didn’t do anything. Didn’t come see me, didn’t take it off the check. Not another word was said about it.
I’m not sure what happened to the idea of hospitality, but maybe this is the reason I almost always see a fairly empty parking lot. A shame, this.

Have been there many times. Use to be good but would not go back. Went on a cold day looking for good comfort food. Place it self was cold and the food then was cold. What a shame.

Solid place for decent food and decent beer selection. I’ve been to the Stil numerous times over the years, and in general it’s tended to be good but not great. Not the biggest fan of the Hawaiian style sandwich rolls, on which a good number of their sammiches are served. During my last visit it was good to see that they offer some good craft beer choices, including locals. Service has varied during my more recent visits, being a tad on the slow side once or twice. Pricing is fair for the food, and some of the daily specials are good. Finally, as a lover of Irish and Celtic music, it would be good to see it offered here more often, rather than the usual music selection that’s found in so many places.

The Stil is what you should expect from an Irish pub; relaxed, friendly and great beer on tap!
The food consists of terrific traditional Irish fare. Bangers and mash, Shepherds pie, and lots of meat and potatoes on every plate.
It’s a nice place to meet up after work and just drink and chat up with friends or to make some new ones.
There are also weapons on the wall in case of an invasion. So that’s a plus.

My friends from work and I came here for a post work Happy Hour and holiday white elephant gift exchange. I was happy with the ambience and was surprised that the bar area was so spacious.
The tap selection at the bar was decent and Happy Hour prices were pretty awesome. I ordered two Blue Moons and a Loose Cannon and ended up paying about 10 dollars while we were hanging out at the bar.
My friend tried to reserve the cool table with stained glass windows, but when we sat down, one of the servers said we had to move since it was reserved an hour later. We moved, but it turned out no one ever showed up to take the original table, so that was a bit annoying.
The food was a pleasant surprise for bar food! I tried the spinach artichoke dip, along with the chicken quesadilla and the shrimp tacos. The portions were really impressive and the quesadilla and tacos were fresh. I think my favorite food though was the bread! It was fantastic. Warm, chewy, slightly sweet. I could have had an entire loaf! Yum.
Service was solid and the prices were really decent. I’d return if in Timonium again!

I’ve been here several times and there’s hardly ever any consistency. The food is just ok, which I’ve mostly ordered the fish and chips. I do enjoy their mashed potatoes and cabbage. If you arrive late when a band is playing or is some trivia night, be prepared to not be greeted right away and at times very lousy service. I think every time I’ve been there the servers are never be found when a check is needed.

Get the hang off the plate fish platter and take your pick on about a thousand draft and bottle beers. Really a neat setup inside with different rooms and décor.

I’ve probably visited thirty faux-​Irish Pubs in as many states and this one is a great example of that genre. An atmosphere of dark wood and dim lighting on a hot day is a wonderful thing. Oh yeah, cold beer served by a pretty bartender also adds to the experience. I was drinking Boddingtons with that beautiful creamy head and it really hit the spot.
Shepherd’s Pie should always be on the menu in a joint like this. Yup, there it was and I went for it at $ 13.99. My bartender asked if l would like to begin with some warm brown bread and honey butter and I told her to go for it. It was a delicious way to start.
My pie arrived in good time it was browned perfectly. As others have said they use sirloin tips instead of ground beef and that was a nice touch. The amount of vegetables in the filling was a little lacking. Because of that I would say my pie was very good but not great. However when added to my brown bread starter it was a nice meal and I was stuffed.
Customer service here was just fine as my good looking bartender was also friendly and competent.
These folks are a fine example of an Americanized Irish Pub. My fellow Unilocalers say 3 ½ stars and I would agree if I could. Given a choice of three or four, I’m going with a very strong three.

The Still has been around for years, but I never come here enough. I always have a good time here. I generally only drink here. I don’t ever eat here, but I’m eager to try it soon. The crowd is usually a blend of demographics, but the competitive nature of York Road’s bars tend to pull the younger crowds away from The Still. The night I went featured a mostly 30−45-ish crowd (This can be fun for all of the wrong reasons if you are younger; my date and I enjoyed some of the wardrobe choices offered for visual consumption on this night).
What I Like:
— Live music on Saturday nights and it’s usually pretty good.
— Great bartending, they have a variety of fun drinks. Try the «Snake-​Bite», a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ mix of Guinness and cider.
— Décor is amazing, as the entire bar features a thoughtful design concept that attempts to capture an authentic Irish bar experience (or as authentic as faux can go). It’s different, and that is welcomed.
What I Didn’t Like:
— Parking can be tough on busy nights. They have their own lot, but it’s tight if you have a truck.
— While live music was featured, it’s kinda shoehorned into the space. The creative design and layout interferes with sight lines and dance areas. Not that I’m a big dancer (kinda floppy but funky), but on a busy night you hear the live music but see only a portion of the action.
Overall this is a unique and suitable option for drinking, entertainment, and décor. Since they have a full menu that I haven’t tried, there is potential for a higher rating. In fairness to consistent ratings, I only had a few drinks. If I could give it a 3.5 stars, I would. If the food is any good, I would consider a 4. If I wrote the review while drinking, I would’ve given them 39 stars.
Give it a try! It’s a lot of fun,

We’ve been during the week, we’ve been on a weekend. When isn’t this place rocking and rolling, I ask you? Monday night was open mic night and it wasn’t terrible, actually. The MC was quite good, he had a nice voice and I’m a sucker for the acoustic guitar.
The décor is very interesting, and you can even sit in alcoves and what not. The only issue being the main dining room is pretty much all bar, or in close proximity to, so the noise level can be up there a bit. If this doesn’t bother you, then you’re good to go.
My friend had the shepherd’s pie which she felt was divine. Beef tips NOT ground beef, and baked until the potatoes were just a tad brown. I was just feeling like soup and salad, but the Irish soup was ok. Like a sweeter version of a french onion with cheddar on top instead of swiss.
I’d go back if I were looking to go, eat some grub and hang at a bar. It seems like it could be a cool hangout spot.