The Sullivan Public House - Sanford (FL)

2 /5 Bret B: Pains me to give 2 stars, Used to be fun place to go, but last couple visit were like a wake. Zero atmosphere, not sure if they have music any more. but when I was in there its boring quiet, no music, no radio, no vibe at all. Not even volume on the couple tiny TVs. They have a good whiskey selection but I cant see spending premium money for premium whiskey to sip in a no atmosphere place.

5 /5 Smith: A very laid back bar with comfortable large booth seating against the opposite wall. Very friendly staff. I enjoyed the indirect lighting, it wasnt dreary dark but the lighting is dim enough that youre 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 /5 Jasmine Heisner: Extremely disappointed that they no longer serve food. This use to be one of our Sanford favorites for a cozy night out to grab good beer and delicious food, the fries were to die for!! We went tonight and they were very weird about me asking for a food menu. The entire vibes of the place were just off. If you asked me about Sullivans 6 months ago I would’ve given it 10 stars.

1 /5 Blaine Bugaski: 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 managements 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 troubling pattern where the female bartender routinely ignored mixed drink orders, prioritizing faster, "easier" serves like shots and beers. This wasnt an isolated incident; other patrons at the bar noted the exact same frustrating experience. In summary, the excellent environment can no longer compensate for these service and operational shortcomings. We wont be returning.