Stopped in for a drink and appetizer. Ordered the Irish Nachos. Menu said it was POTATOES, pastrami, bacon and cheese. It was potato chips, not actual potatoes. Mediocre food. Beer was cold and service decent. read more

Came in for an afternoon pint as we had just returned from a vacation in Ireland and wanted to try Gunness here to compare. Was NOT disappointed as we got a fresh 20 oz. pint that was propertly poured. Was looking for the owner to say hi but he had just returned from an Ireland trip as well. For all those who have never been -- GO! (To Fitzy's and Ireland) read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Inside - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

First time coming here and I ordered the Chicken pot pie. Was pleasantly surprised how good it was. The crust tasted like it was homemade and it was sprinkled with cheese. Would recommend this to eat here and on our next visit to Solvang, will definitely come here to eat! Great job! read more

Food was good service was fast and ok, ambiance also was fine. The server was friendly read more

Our first time here. We read some of the reviews that gave a great review on Fish and Chips which is one of plates that we like to try. We also tried chicken pot pie and it was delicious We will definitely return on our next road trip. read more

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If I'm able to give it 0 stars I'd absolutely would. Unfortunately I had a bad experience with the drinks and appetizers. This pub had completely flat and watered beers that it's not enjoyable to drink at all. Maybe I got unlucky and came at a bad day but a paying customer has to get their moneys worth as well. How do you mess up a your own star beer which is a Guinness and consider yourself an Irish pub? Very disappointing and really consider about going somewhere else such as the draughtsmen or solvang brewing company (when they open up again) for a good and quality taste of a beer. read more

If you are looking for good food in solvang this place has the best chicken pot pie ! Wow ! Hole in the wall Irish pub but oh my Sam was very nice and friendly We will come back again and again read more

Food was absolutely delicious Got the pot pie and husband got a burger Both were extremely satisfied and prices were reasonable Will be back read more

Went in tonight after a long hot day of adventures around Solvang. Food was awesome as was the service. Melissa rocked it! She was the only one taking orders, making drinks, running the food and all the rest of what goes on there! She was absolutely amazing! Would recommend for sure! read more

GET OUT!! We cane in 1 hour before closing. We ordered 2 pot pies. We were rushed through our whole meal before we even got our food. Food was decent. Not bad, not good. Thank you but no thank you. We won't be back. read more

Omg, the chicken pot pie does not disappoint! It's huge and flaky with lots of chicken and not too many veggies! My advice is to get there early because it can get pretty busy, pretty quickly. read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Chicken pot pie - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Great drinks, service and atmosphere. We enjoyed our time here and it's in a great location within Solvang. We will definitely be back!!

Exploring Solvang I was surprised to find an Irish Pub.  One of the best chicken pot pies I've ever eaten was made by an Irish Pub in Palm Springs so I had high hopes for Fitzpatrick's Tavern.  Our waiter/bartender was very friendly and helpful. Chicken pot pie had a flaky pastry top which had a nice mild flavor.  Wish the pie had side and bottom crust but that is kinda hard to find in restaurants now.  I loved the flavors from the filling which had carrots, potatoes, cream sauce, and a mix of white and dark meat chicken.  Most of the pies I've tried only have white meat so the addition of dark meat was a pleasant surprise.  :-) I'll have to return and try more menu items as I really loved their take on chicken pot pie. read more

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My favorite pub in the county. The customer service is everything. Sam is the dude you want to see in the morning after a long night.

We came to Solvang to visit the CA Missions in the area. We discovered Fitzpatrick's Tavern the first night here & we didn't eat anywhere else. The menu has great variety & everything is DELICIOUS! From the Shepherd's Pie, to their Ruben, to the American Hamburger & their onion rings with the ranch dressing.....so good!! The beer selection is amazing with authentic Guinness with many selections to choose from. Sam & Melissa are very personable & friendly. Both provided excellent customer service every night that we were there. Oh, also the ambiance is warm, welcoming & clean. Give Fitzpatrick's Tavern a try & you won't want to eat anywhere else. That's what happened with us! Michele & Mark read more

Great service, and the shepherds pie and bangers were very good Happy to have found this for a Friday evening dinner read more

Decided to do a quick dinner spot in Solvang, which mind you I never been in this city, only driven by but never stopped to checked it out. I can say I did enjoy their food! Very smooth and calm atmosphere on a Sunday evening. I would recommend coming here. read more

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First time at the Fitzpatrick Pub. Thank you fellow Yelpers for the recommendation and photos. Decided to come here for dinner Monday. I overheard the waitresses tell another couple that they ran out of Shepherd's Pot Pie. So I ordered the chicken pot pie. It was a hit, especially with the cold weather. The crust was very flaky.... mmmm.... butter. The filling had chunks of chicken and was good food for my soul. Brought back lots of memories from my youth. My bf ordered the reuben sandwich. The meat was tender and flavorful. It wasn't overwhelmed with sauerkraut and mustard. Everything mixed well. He said it was one of the best sandwiches he has ever had. Adding this to the list of places we hit up when we're in Solvang. read more

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Smaller than I'd expected, but fun vibe. One waitress, one bartender, both friendly and hustled to cover all. The best Ruben I've ever had - not sure if it's the American palate, but I always have to ask for extra sauerkraut (German mom, we were always heavy on the kraut) but this huge Ruben had the perfect generous amount and it was a full flavored one. The corned beef was thick slabs, tender and juicy. If ever in Solvang again, will get it above all else! The chicken pot pie was almost the size of a football and had a nice pastry crust (not a pie crust). The center of the crust slightly undercooked but also very yummy. Note: they don't have a full liquor license, beer and wine, so cocktails are with lower ABV substitutes. read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Chicken Pot Pie - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Regular pub in a regular small town, but the Reuben and fish & chips are the some of the best I've ever had. The tartar sauce had dill and capers, actually very delicious. Not some half made tartar. Came here with my wife 3 years ago, expecting some changes to the food, but nope. The food was exactly the same and just as good. The bartenders were great also. Please try this place. read more

Awesome place! Great food and drinks ! The owner Sam is super good guy! Highly Recommend!

I went here with my family and it was pretty good but wouldn't say it was THAT amazing that you have to try. I got the Reuben because all the reviews said to get it and it was good but nothing special to me. Was just a sandwich. I got my fries subbed for truffle Parmesan as well and the flavor was good but I don't like how thick the fries are. The sliders were a really good deal I recommend getting it and the shepherds pie was good but chicken pot pie is better. The server was really nice but there was only one server and one cook when we came so service took incredibly long. I looked through reviews and this seems to be a fairly regular thing. However, our server was super nice and did great, being the only server during holidays. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated with a lot of seating. read more

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Waited an hour before waitress addressed us to say they were closing kitchen in a half hour. Never pointed it out while the line was out the door. Did not hand us menus and then proceeded to take orders of the other patrons sat AFTER us. They claim not to take reservations or use a waitlists, gives both options to customer to simply tell them to just wait in line. Update: in all their years, they still find a reason to not be good the final week and blame it on the customer. Live in your delusion Sammy. read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Reservation or waitlist - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Great and fresh food! Really enjoyed the Irish nachos. Small indoor space, great service!

Great Mac n cheese, drinks and food!!! Disregard all the negative reviews on Holiday times when everywhere is busy and people are in a crappy mood. Worth the wait cuz y'all will be standing somewhere else and regret your food choices. Grub and Pub is 10/10! read more

Just stopped in for a beer and was absolutely surprised they have Kilkenny beer! The server was really hustling and doing an excellent job keeping everything running smoothly and all customers happy. 5 stars for service. Minus 2 as there was no restroom around and the closest was not functioning. read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

A great experience. Very cute Irish Tavern. We came in for late lunch and had a delicious fish and chips meal. Plenty of patrons at the bar enjoying drinks. Thanks Yelp for this gem! read more

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Excellent service, the food is simple pub food. Irish nachos were good but they could use more sauce. I did appreciate the homemade potato slices. read more

Try the Ruben it's a godsend! Plus the staff is amazing and very kind. Love the environment read more

Discovered this resto during our visit in Solvang. Food was so delicious and we enjoyed the scenic view of Solvang's beautiful quaint town from their outdoor seating. Server was so attentive and friendly. read more

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The Mac and four cheese was the most disappointing food I've had in a while, had absolutely no flavor and was not worth the 10$. The kitchen was a bit slow because there's only one cook at the moment read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Mac & Four Cheese - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Had a part of 5 and waited around 40min on a Monday night. Once we interacted with the servers, everything was great! They were humble about sharing the reality of the long wait, which our party appreciated. They only have 1 cook and 2 servers for the whole restaurant, so please extend some grace to then, they're doing the best they can! The food really was amazing and came out 30-40min after we ordered. They have lots of drink options, really wanted to try boddingtons but they were sold out, so I opted for the Kelly cream, suggested by the server. It was ok, not to my liking but it was refreshing. MIL got the crabbies ginger beer + champagne and it was very light! They ran out of shepherds pie so I got chicken pit pie and wow, the crust was flaky, buttery, not too moist/dry. The filling was amazing, huge pieces of chicken with generous portions (they don't skimp out!), lots of veggies like peas and celery (these are not frozen peas folks!), and the sauce ties everything together and wasn't too salty. The fish and chips were well breaded and you could see thick flaky pieces in the fish. There was 4 medium sized pieces of fish and plenty of fries on the side. Comes with Cole slaw too They're not currently doing takeout because of being short staffed so if you have time to spare and can wait in the line, I highly recommend it! read more

The food is delicious, the atmosphere suits the city, and the service is good. This is my first time in this city, and I was not mistaken in choosing a restaurant. read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Got the last chicken pot pie and so glad we did...it was AWESOME! Great size, tasted home cooked. Great find amidst so many places to eat.

We have found it. We have found the perfect REUBEN Sandwich. It is here at Fitzpatrick's. We actually found it last year but I forgot to leave a review. We love coming to Solvang for a few nights. We enjoy a bunch of places but getting this Reuben is what we look forward to the most. It is a pub so I am sure that you can't go wrong with the drinks but my five stars are definitely for the sandwich. read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - The Reuben Sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Ok place. Some items not available Saturday night. Was told it's to help the cook. Guess it's understandable. Calamari very greasy. Dunking Tomato sauce didn't taste so good. Was a bit of a waste of money but oh well. They also don't serve hard liquor. So beer and a soju type drink but not soju is in the offering. Something to do with the liquor license. Was ok I guess. Fish and chips were good if you like that sort of thing. I guess fried stuff doesn't sit well to me but if you like fried stuff it is a good meal. Server was sensational though. read more

A few of my family friends and I went straight to the bar hoping to get served. Because it's the holidays we understood that the bartender was most likely just busy so we patiently waited for her to serve us. However, we figured that she deliberately ignored us when she chose to restock clean cups that were right in front of us in the bar rather than acknowledging our presence. We highly believe that the reason we were ignored was because of our distinctly Asian features since she decided to serve other guests besides us. Do not go to this place unless you want to experience hate crime. EDIT: according to the business owner's response, they claim that they serve people on a first come first serve basis, however. two girls came in after us and immediately got served. even if it's a first come first serve basis at least acknowledge us by saying "i'll be right with you" or something instead of being completely ignored. read more

We stopped here on our way home a couple of hours north. The server (Samuel, I think) was friendly and warm, the food was delicious and hearty. All in all a pleasant lunch! read more

My partner and I stopped here on the way to Lompoc about a week ago and dropped in again on the way down from Morro Bay today. It's a no frills pub style bar. Service was good both times. We had a Black Velvet both times. I recommend it (combo of stout and champagne). The drink was much better the first time we had it. The second time around, too much champagne was added. Nevertheless, we enjoyed it. During our first visit, I ordered the fish and chips, and my partner ordered the shepherd's pie, which was actually more of a cottage pie. We enjoyed our meals. This is a place I'd definitely visit again! read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Perfectly-made Black Velvet - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Visiting Solvang early this month lunch time I was hoping to find some good Fish and Chips. It was a Wednesday afternoon and Farmer's market was happening. Husband picked this pub. I was thinking okay I guess. It wasn't busy at this time. We were tended on by a young lady who looked to be working alone. She helped us and was very pleasant considering she did seem busy in the back. I ordered the fish and chips. YES! So delicious! Wonderful tasting cod and just the perfect batter. Husband had the Guinness stew. He finished by cleaning the dish with his bread. Bravo to whomever was in the kitchen this day. Definitely worthy meal. Highly recommend if you are in the area. (Side note currently they only serve beer. No liquor license just an FYI) read more

Fitzpatrick's Tavern - Guinness stew. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

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