Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
Irish Pub on the River Walk
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I have been visiting Durty Nellie's forever. I'm not too sure what has been going on there for the last year. It seems the management has let things slide by. The quality of everything has gone down. The food is not up to par, the staff is not very eager to help, the piano player seems to be singing songs and telling jokes for shock value. (I watched several patrons walk out without finishing their drinks because of a song or joke - I cringed a little but was trying to give them the benefit of the doubt.)
Reviewed by: The Truth from on Jul 18 2009
We love the idea of a piano pub. Just be careful of when you visit. We have visited several times a year for the past 10 years. In the early years the piano players didn't change much and played great Irish pub songs mixed in with a few current tunes . It seems over the past three years they keep changing piano players (makes you wonder why?).
Reviewed by: Rachel from on Jul 04 2009
Unless you are a stuffed shirt or a prude you can't help but have a grand time! A friend of mine went there years ago and told me I had to go. I am so glad I did. I can go to a fancy place anytime in any city but this was the most fun I had experienced in years! Thanks for being there and I will be back next time I'm in town!!!!!!
Reviewed by: gina from on Apr 26 2009
We won't go back to Durty Nelly's. The bar tender was rude and would not answer questions. She acted like she would really like us to leave. Every other bar was full and Durty Nelly's was totally empty. I think I know why. Not a good experience in an otherwise wonderful visit to the River Walk.
Reviewed by: Bonita from on Oct 09 2008
Durty Nelly's was the most fun EVER!!!Not fancy, but the 'upscale' crowd is not the target demographic. If you are easily offended, STAY AWAY!! We stumbled across Nelly's during our first walk along San Antonio's River walk. What started out as stop for a cold drink turned into our 'hang out' during our stay in San Antonio! Bawdy piano players kept the crowd in stitches with risque hilarous songs. Kevin was the best when he became hard of hearing and used his tip jar as a hearing aid! We never got to the food, because we were too busy nibbling on peanuts, singing, and carrying on! Great fun late at night. If you are thick skinned sit close for an especially good time!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 03 2008
The piano player is a hoot. It is a fun little bar with beer, peanuts and loud singing!! DEFINITELY make a trip to this cute little Irish pub which you are on the Riverwalk. I make it a point to stop by every time I am in town! :)
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 01 2008
Durty Nelly's has been a Riverwalk staple since the 70's, and is still a fun place for groups. The present singer/pianists are talented but have strayed from the old time Irish music/singalong format of original piano guys Bill Bailey and Steve Palmer. No longer a family place, alas, the emphasis is on raunch and vulgarity, with very few Irish tunes and old time sing-alongs. It used to be a friendly place for traditional values--no more! Don't take any clergy or anyone over 50. OK for bachelor parties.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 15 2008
Single or not this is a great bar! Fun on your own, with friends, or your spouse. Get ready for some good beer and a lot of laughs. ;)
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 04 2008
FANTASTIC...Just so you know, It's been there a long time. I was stationed at 'FT. Sam' in 1976 and went to Durty Nelly's way back then. I'll never forget, It was the first place I had ever been where you throw peanut shells on the floor. We would sit there for hours drinking and singing. What a great time we had. I always had an Irish coffee (OF COURSE) for the last drink of the night. Someday I hope to take my husbund there, I know he will love it too.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 02 2008
I have an opportunity to return to San Antonio with "my boss," and have threatened her with taking her there. Meanwhile, to make good on my threat, I needed to check to see if this pub was still operating. Hooray! It's still there with, it sounds like, the same "talented" pianist who was there 12 (ohmyGod, was it twelve??) years ago. Look forward to another "round" at Durty Nelly's!!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 17 2007
Irish Pub on the River Walk
Back to Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
I have been visiting Durty Nellie's forever. I'm not too sure what has been going on there for the last year. It seems the management has let things slide by. The quality of everything has gone down. The food is not up to par, the staff is not very eager to help, the piano player seems to be singing songs and telling jokes for shock value. (I watched several patrons walk out without finishing their drinks because of a song or joke - I cringed a little but was trying to give them the benefit of the doubt.)
Reviewed by: The Truth from on Jul 18 2009
We love the idea of a piano pub. Just be careful of when you visit. We have visited several times a year for the past 10 years. In the early years the piano players didn't change much and played great Irish pub songs mixed in with a few current tunes . It seems over the past three years they keep changing piano players (makes you wonder why?).
Reviewed by: Rachel from on Jul 04 2009
Unless you are a stuffed shirt or a prude you can't help but have a grand time! A friend of mine went there years ago and told me I had to go. I am so glad I did. I can go to a fancy place anytime in any city but this was the most fun I had experienced in years! Thanks for being there and I will be back next time I'm in town!!!!!!
Reviewed by: gina from on Apr 26 2009
We won't go back to Durty Nelly's. The bar tender was rude and would not answer questions. She acted like she would really like us to leave. Every other bar was full and Durty Nelly's was totally empty. I think I know why. Not a good experience in an otherwise wonderful visit to the River Walk.
Reviewed by: Bonita from on Oct 09 2008
Durty Nelly's was the most fun EVER!!!Not fancy, but the 'upscale' crowd is not the target demographic. If you are easily offended, STAY AWAY!! We stumbled across Nelly's during our first walk along San Antonio's River walk. What started out as stop for a cold drink turned into our 'hang out' during our stay in San Antonio! Bawdy piano players kept the crowd in stitches with risque hilarous songs. Kevin was the best when he became hard of hearing and used his tip jar as a hearing aid! We never got to the food, because we were too busy nibbling on peanuts, singing, and carrying on! Great fun late at night. If you are thick skinned sit close for an especially good time!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 03 2008
The piano player is a hoot. It is a fun little bar with beer, peanuts and loud singing!! DEFINITELY make a trip to this cute little Irish pub which you are on the Riverwalk. I make it a point to stop by every time I am in town! :)
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 01 2008
Durty Nelly's has been a Riverwalk staple since the 70's, and is still a fun place for groups. The present singer/pianists are talented but have strayed from the old time Irish music/singalong format of original piano guys Bill Bailey and Steve Palmer. No longer a family place, alas, the emphasis is on raunch and vulgarity, with very few Irish tunes and old time sing-alongs. It used to be a friendly place for traditional values--no more! Don't take any clergy or anyone over 50. OK for bachelor parties.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 15 2008
Single or not this is a great bar! Fun on your own, with friends, or your spouse. Get ready for some good beer and a lot of laughs. ;)
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 04 2008
FANTASTIC...Just so you know, It's been there a long time. I was stationed at 'FT. Sam' in 1976 and went to Durty Nelly's way back then. I'll never forget, It was the first place I had ever been where you throw peanut shells on the floor. We would sit there for hours drinking and singing. What a great time we had. I always had an Irish coffee (OF COURSE) for the last drink of the night. Someday I hope to take my husbund there, I know he will love it too.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 02 2008
I have an opportunity to return to San Antonio with "my boss," and have threatened her with taking her there. Meanwhile, to make good on my threat, I needed to check to see if this pub was still operating. Hooray! It's still there with, it sounds like, the same "talented" pianist who was there 12 (ohmyGod, was it twelve??) years ago. Look forward to another "round" at Durty Nelly's!!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 17 2007
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