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    Finnegan's Wake

    3.8 (259 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Pubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FINNEGAN'S WAKE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Gouda burger, Old bay wings (wet), chopped salad
    Njeri K.

    The food was pretty good and the serving sizes as well. My partner had a Gouda beef burger that was huge and the fries were amazing. I had a chopped salad. It was huge, but I could pick my own dressing. Only thing is the balsamic was a little salty for me. The service was initially just ok as we weren't acknowledged walked in. But our server was informative, helpful and had a great memory. The ambiance inside was kind of dull and quiet. Always a plus though is they had outside seating!

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    HaLena L.

    The food is really good here! We ordered the fish and chips, the poutine, and cheese curds. The food was super delicious and we went on a Sunday so it wasn't super busy. You do have to seat yourself and it is loud inside since people tend to go there for sports games. Only thing I didn't really like is how there were dogs inside. Since it's a restaurant the dogs inside seem kind of unsanitary since they were walking around freely. I recommend eating outside of you don't want to be around loud people or order to go.

    Old Bay Wings - Scrawny, little meat and no Old Bay taste. I don't get it.  Nice touch to include ranch and blue cheese.
    Jeff B.

    Nice, neighborhood place with a decent draft beer menu, bar and food. Usually pretty loud indoor seating; on a nice day/evening it can be more pleasant to sit outdoors. Staff are enthusiastic and friendly. The Staff usually are really busy so it can be a chore to get their attention. The other night, we ordered a dozen wings with old Bay seasoning (a special) and the 3 fish taco plate. Old Bay Wings (10 wings for $14) - the sauce is billed as being house-made, but it's essentially a Franks hot sauce (traditional Buffalo wing sauce), but there was barely a hint of Old Bay. That was disappointing. Also, the wings themselves were scrawny - tiny, with very little meat and pretty hard to chew. For $14, the wings should be a lot better. Fish tacos ($14) - delicious. The server said they were spicy and there was a Siracha-type sauce lightly applied that gave the dish a nice kick. The fish was lightly breaded and fried - a nice sized piece of fish in each of the three tacos. Doesn't come with a side, like fries. Very filling and tasty. I don't tell people how to run their businesses, but I do wonder if maybe they should have more than two people covering the busy bar and restaurant, including the outside seating. At least that's how it's been the several times I've been here. The Staff does their best.

    Guiness beef stew
    Fred K.

    I like this place a lot. My goto bar in RTS. Wish my neighborhood shopping center had a bar like this. Susie is the bartender we see most and she is so friendly. The staff here makes this place a more welcoming feel. Nothing like kicking back with some Guinness on draft and watch some games on tv and being waited on by some real good people. We really like their wings here, poutine, and other appetizers as I normally come here after dinner. But I finally decided to eat more substantial meal and ate a Guinness beef stew. It was huge and tasty. Need to hit my peloton bike after that meal. Next time fish and chips and save room for desserts. Anyone know where I can get a good sticky toffee pudding? Man if they had that dessert here, be here every week! The have weekday happy hour and late night happy hour too. Wish they can update their FB page or their website though for live bands entertainment. That's one thing this RTS really needs. If you are in the mood for some Guinness on draft with some good food, this is the place to go in Rockville!

    Potatoe skins
    Jeanine L.

    Excellent waiter, delicious Cottage Pie and salad, best potato skins ever and not greesy, thank you!!!!

    Shepard pie
    Khiem H.

    The food here was great overall. I really liked the fish & chip and the Shepard pie. The stars really are the lamb sliders and fish tacos though. The tacos were crispy and spicy and the lamb sliders were very aromatic. The service was quick and the inside has a lax ambient. I would come back again.

    Fish and chips
    Micah C.

    Great place for happy hour. Came here on a Wed night with a group of people and the place was already pretty full. But the bartenders were quick to serve us our beers and our food. My husband and I both ordered the fish and chips, which I highly recommend! The portions are big. The fish batter is light and crispy while the fish was flaky. There was definitely a good ratio of batter to fish. The fries were also pretty good. We also like how they have picnic tables outside so if the weather is nice out, highly recommend sitting outdoors. It was nice of one of the bartenders to come bring the food to us outside. Definitely coming back here again.

    Kathleen L.

    They want you to use paperless menus but wifi isn't free here plus my phone was on lte ; so a bit counterproductive ... the menus they give are antiquated . Seems like the staff is out numbered although kind and courteous. Food is good for bar food . Parking is available although huh may have to pay. Drinks are ok a bit watered down I wasn't impressed but not upset with the place . Just an ok night .

    Andre A.

    Finnegan's has become our favorite bar in Montgomery County. This place has it all - great vibes, great service, great drinks, and great food. Open late with a menu that covers everything from burgers and wings to bangers and mash and even an English breakfast. You'll often find live music, and there's plenty of seating both inside and out on Rockville Town Square.

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    Really enjoyed this place. Went for the food and enjoyed the atmosphere. I had the Philly cheesesteak and it was really good.

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    It's a sport bar. If you expect a fancy restaurant, this is not the place. The food is ok.

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    Loved the ambience, the staff, and the food/drinks. Would absolutely recommend their grilled cheese sandwich. The fries are goated as well!

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    Great, just great. Perfect, specially when they have live music. Service is always on point, love this place.

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    I came here after my 22nd birthday dinner since it's right across the street from my campus…read moreapartment. It's in the middle of summer so it wasn't as crowded as it usually would be during the school year. The bouncer scanned my ID and told me "happy birthday" which was so nice (I love birthday wishes so )! I ordered my regular green tea shot and the server let me know that since it was my birthday, I get a free shot...sign me up! Although it was just vodka and pineapple juice, I was extremely grateful. The only reason it doesn't recieve all five start was because the walls were open and it make the air hot, thick, and sweaty, not the vibe for my birthday fit. But nonetheless, one of my favs & I will be back.

    I went to Looneys for trivia after a long day and weekend. It was a lot of fun. The questions…read moreweren't too bad. Like definitely questions we could answer, the recall is the hardest part ESPECIALLY after having an orange crush. There was about 15 teams that participated and you have to get there early. We ordered a bunch of apps and entrees. I enjoyed my buffalo chicken dip and the fries are gas. It was so good. But I wasn't a fan of my jerk chicken tenders. I ordered an orange crush which was also really good. Service was cool. The girl check on our table constantly to make sure we were good. For parking to save our coins and time, we parked on UMDs campus and walked along the trail to the pub which only took 7-10 mins and UMD parking is free after 4pm. Honestly my coworkers and I would definitely come back again for happy hour or trivia. It's a vibe.

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    Wow this place must be popping when the zoo is really lively! It was the tail end of ZooLights, and…read moreit was busy, but my friend and I were able to grab bar seats. A friend invited me to go on a little Duke's tour with her, and this was our first stop. They were decked out in panda decor and had a charming menu. I was mainly there for their drinks, but I decided to try their quinoa salad too. What a hefty, satisfying salad! The butternut squash, goat cheese, and pumpkin seeds were the highlights. Based on this initial experience, I'd be back for sure. Good happy hour too. Now, this location may be a little out of my way, but thankfully there are closer Duke's.

    Stopped in at Duke's before heading in to the zoo. I was really excited after reading a lot of good…read morethings about their burger. It was an overall ok experience. The service when we went left a lot to be desired. It was busy for sure being a weekend but not overwhelming. There were empty tables inside. Even still, it took forever to get acknowledged at times just to take our order. If we hadn't asked someone walking by for the bill, we still may be there. We had an app of fries and then my main was the burger with fries. The fries were great. They are those style of pub fries that are crispy and delicious. The garlic aioli dip was a great pairing for them. The burger was fine. It wasn't anything out of this world but it was still good. All the toppings blended well with the burger. I felt it could have used some more flavor. Duke's is in an unbeatable spot being right across from the entrance to the zoo. If you are looking for a bite right there, it's a good option.

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