McNellie's Public House
Best Craft Beer Bar in Tulsa · OK
The tap that launched Brady Arts
James E. McNellie's Public House opened in downtown Tulsa in 2004 and helped spark the revival of the now-thriving Blue Dome District. The Irish-style pub is famous for its burger, fish and chips, and one of the largest draft-and-bottle beer selections in Oklahoma — with a legendary weekly pint night.
Anchoring a stretch of downtown that grew up around it, McNellie's has become a genuine Tulsa gathering place: a proper public house that catalyzed the district's comeback.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Tulsa since 2004 — 21 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Tulsa.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Tulsa has kept McNellie's Public House busy for 21 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Tulsa regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best craft beer bar in Tulsa for 2025 for two decades as the anchor of the Blue Dome District and Tulsa's bar renaissance.
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The details, verified.
- Legal / trading name
- McNellie's Public House
- Category
- Bar
- Founded
- 2004, Tulsa, OK
- Location
- Tulsa, OK
- Centurion Award
- Best Craft Beer Bar in Tulsa — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
Frequently asked questions.
What is McNellie's Public House?
Opened in 2004, McNellie's was the first bar to anchor the Blue Dome District and is credited with sparking the revival of Tulsa's downtown bar scene.
Is McNellie's Public House award-winning?
Yes — McNellie's Public House is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Craft Beer Bar in Tulsa, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best craft beer bar in Tulsa for 2025 for two decades as the anchor of the Blue Dome District and Tulsa's bar renaissance.
Where is McNellie's Public House?
McNellie's Public House is in Tulsa, OK.
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2025 Centurion Award
Best Craft Beer Bar in Tulsa Tulsa, OK · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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