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O'Connor's Public House

4.4(1,886)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1886 reviews (Google rating)Bar$$ Downtown Rochester (Main Street)Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Open now · closes 2:00 AM

About O'Connor's Public House

O'Connor's Public House at 324 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI is a traditional pub serving classic Irish and American bar fare alongside craft brews. The setting is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, bar games and frequent live music. Sports viewing and dancing are also part of the offerings. Beyond beer, the bar serves cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks available.

Food service includes breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options and late-night food among the choices. Guests can eat at the bar or use table service, and outdoor seating is available with dogs allowed outside. The pub welcomes families and groups, provides a children's menu and high chairs, and accepts reservations. Takeout and delivery are offered. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating and restroom; paid lot and street parking are listed.

Known for

  • Classic Irish and American pub fare
  • Craft brews and happy-hour food and drinks
  • Frequent live music and dancing
  • Fireplace, bar games and sports viewing
  • Outdoor seating with dogs allowed

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Been coming to O'Connor's for about 8 years, great food, great atmosphere, 99% of the staff are absolutely great. The bar tender tonight (8/31) young 20s was awful. She snatched the menu out of our hands while we were reading it to put i…”

    — McKenzie Shepherd, August 31, 2026 · google

  • “The food and staff are great but this visit we had to fight off Nats . They need to get some Zevos in there and remove the catchup bottles at the end of the day. So disappointed!”

    — Joellen Burton (JB), August 10, 2026 · google

  • “Excellent food, good beer, comfy surroundings. Not a quiet place for conversation, but not too loud for a nice gathering. Live music some nights, check the calendar.”

    — Charles Stuart, August 1, 2026 · google

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