Experience Authentic Irish Hospitality at Fiddler’s Hearth in South Bend
Fiddler’s Hearth is a beloved restaurant nestled in the heart of South Bend, offering a delightful taste of traditional Irish cuisine. Known as an iconic Notre Dame-area spot, it charms visitors with its Irish-style pub fare and a robust selection of craft and Irish beers. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between lively and cozy, making it an ideal destination, especially for early evening gatherings.
Guests consistently praise the hearty dishes such as shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and fish and chips, with special appreciation for perfectly cooked fish. The welcoming, locally owned establishment prides itself on friendly service that makes every visitor feel at home. Whether you’re grabbing a bite after a game or seeking a warm, inviting pub experience, Fiddler’s Hearth delivers exceptional flavors and genuine Irish hospitality.
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Tyler Heath
in the last weekIt’s definitely an Irish pub, no question about it. And maybe I went to it for the wrong reasons but it also seems like a lot of other people were there for the food as well. Maybe I just am not an Irish food guy I don’t know. Point is, I thought the food was very mid. Not great. I probably won’t seek it out ever again. The pub itself was nice. I bet it would be a lot of fun during football season or something. The wait staff was also ok. She just never really checked in on us and I think that would have made the experience more enjoyable as I wasn’t able to get more tartar sauce or ranch. Little things like that. But I would say that it definitely barely passes with 3 stars
Daniel Kurtz
in the last weekFood is overpriced and bland; they want to charge almost $10 for a piece of bread with cheese on it. Hilariously, the fries were incredibly oversalted whereas the shepard's pie was undersalted and bland. Waitress ignored my table for roughly 15 minutes before taking my order and visited my table twice, both times to deliver food (appetiser + main course). Atmosphere is nice.
Cynthia Kane
in the last weekA party of Three! Order 2 entree's of Corn beef and cabbage and 1 entree of a Reuben with Fries. The corn beef tasted like dried up pot roast and they poured a pound of salt on it. The vegetables looked days old shirlved up. Tasted terrible. And the Reuben was the same meat. It was not corn beef. It was brown not a pink color. The bun was good. Had to try to dip it in the smallest container of thousand Island to add moisture it was so dry. The fries had about a pound of salt on them and were uneatable. Will not be going back. I would have gave it 0 stars if there was one.
Alan Buvelot
a week agoShepherd pieok
Juan Moreno
a week agoThe steak and Guinness pie is amazing. The burger is pretty good too. Wonderfully cozy atmosphere. Check the website for when they have live music, it really is the cherry on top.