The Sullivan Public House

Sanford, FL · Irish pub

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Sanford
#25
of 276 restaurants
City Percentile
81%
rating percentile
Address
The Sullivan Public House, 116 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
Phone
(407) 878-2530
Website
thesullivansanford.com
Status
Closed · Opens 2 PM

The Sullivan Public House is a restaurant located in Sanford, FL. It is one of 276 restaurants listed in Sanford. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Sanford city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Sullivan Public House

The Sullivan Public House is Central Florida's premier Irish Pub featuring the best in Irish beer, whisky, craft cocktails and charm!

Hours

Saturday2 PM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Don Sprenkel RE Broker · Dec 2023

We stopped in on a Friday evening around 6 PM for a quick dinner and drinks before heading to the Asian lantern festival at the central Florida zoo. . It’s not a big place, but we were immediately impressed by the towering and stunning custom wood bar with a copper ceiling. We felt like this bar had history beyond even the 5 years or so this place has been open. It was moderately busy for the bartender, who was also running tables. Fortunately, we were only her second table and could tell she was quite experienced and could handle the volume. One or two more tables, and she likely would have needed some help though We ordered the meatloaf sandwich and loaded chips. The chips were what you would expect, and the meatloaf was delicious. I’m not a beer expert, but we tried their pale ale whi

★★★★★ 5.0 J Smith · Apr 2024

A very laid back bar with comfortable large booth seating against the opposite wall. Very friendly staff. I enjoyed the indirect lighting, it wasn't dreary dark but the lighting is dim enough that you're not getting blasted by light bulbs. The food was also amazing. Very crisp and fresh fish and chips. You can taste the different meats and veggies in the shepherds pie, and the soothing egg was a teensy bit dry but also tasted very good. Overall, highly recommended to check this place out!

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Blaine Bugaski · Nov 2025

The atmosphere at The Sullivan Public House is undeniably its strongest asset. The hand-carved woodwork provides a truly authentic and welcoming ambiance. Unfortunately, recent operational changes and service execution have made a return visit unlikely for us. The decision to eliminate the food menu, while perhaps understandable from a business perspective, removes a key draw. More concerning, however, is the management's response to similar feedback online. The tone in replies—which often seems condescending and dismissive of customer experience—is a major turn-off. In a customer-facing business, this attitude is a critical misstep. Last night highlighted ongoing operational issues. Early in the evening, ordering drinks was pure chaos due to a very long line. Furthermore, we observed a

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mark Kamrath · Dec 2025

Almost from its inception, we have been enjoying The Sullivan because of its authentic Irish decor, quality live music, food, service, and range of Irish beers. We especially liked the fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and other offerings because it reminded us of Ireland. We hope that some day some kind of food will be available again to make for a complete Irish pub experience.

★★★★★ 5.0 Laura DeLeon · Sep 2023

Absolutely beautiful and authentic looking Irish pub ... Beautiful wood work and ambiance. I didn't even know this place was here, found it and love it! The beer is wonderful ( of course) and the mixes you can get and blends of beers. I didn't try the whisky, but I know that are known for that too. Owners are super friendly and staff is very helpful. Food Ah-maaaaaz-ing!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Irish pub

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