There are great places you go to for a drink. There are great places you go to for food. And then there are places that create such a perfect environment that every night feels memorable. John Martin's Irish Pub is one of those rare places. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the history and authenticity. This is not a place pretending to be an Irish pub. The atmosphere is real, warm, and inviting. The craftsmanship of the bar, the energy of the room, and the welcoming staff create a vibe that is incredibly hard to replicate. The whiskey selection is absolutely phenomenal. If you appreciate Irish whiskey, this place is paradise. Their collection is one of the most impressive in South Florida and the bartenders truly know their craft. The food deserves just as much praise. The shepherd's pie is honestly something to die for. Rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. The fish and chips are fantastic, the classic pub dishes are executed beautifully, and every plate feels authentic. Then there is the live music. The atmosphere during live performances is electric in the best way possible. It is lively, fun, and full of energy while still being a place where you can enjoy conversation and great company. But what truly transforms a great place into a perfect place is leadership. That is where Anna comes in. I first met Anna years ago when she was managing at another venue, and I witnessed firsthand how she handles people and situations. Her professionalism, calm leadership, and ability to create a welcoming environment stood out immediately. When I discovered she had become the General Manager here, I was excited to visit again. The transformation since she took over has been remarkable. The energy of the staff, the attention to detail, and the overall experience reflect the leadership behind the scenes. Anna is the heart of this place. As someone who manages a large company and hundreds of employees, I can say with complete honesty that she is one of the most impressive leaders I have ever seen in action. She leads by example, treats people with respect, and creates an environment where both staff and guests feel valued. There is something almost unbelievable about her positivity. Every time I see her she is smiling, welcoming guests, and making sure everyone is having a great experience. It is contagious. You leave feeling happier than when you arrived. That kind of leadership is rare. John Martin's is already an incredible establishment with amazing food, incredible whiskey, and one of the best atmospheres in Coral Gables. But with someone like Anna leading the team, the place continues to get better and better. Where she goes, I will always follow. Because every time I bring friends, family, or dates here, the night ends up being unforgettable. Miami is full of places to go out. Very few reach this level. John Martin's absolutely does. read more

John Martin's - Seating area - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

A fantastic addition to Miami's sports bars! The atmosphere is always fun and very lively for games, which will always have game sound! We went for the World Cup and despite being crowded, our food was really solid and service never slipped. Double check the tip when the final bill comes, tip is included but they will display 20%! read more

Amazing Irish restaurant that has been in Coral Gables for over 35 years! Great place to watch sports games, boxing fights, etc. It's a fun environment. The staff is friendly and fast. The drink and food menu is extensive. The food is also freshly prepared and delicious. read more

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Went to watch Scotland play during World Cup and had to be sat in a corner with a small tv without volume. They said they made more money & satisfied more customers with basketball that night, so that took precedence over this particular game. Although our waitress was outstanding and they tried to be as accommodating as possible, they're still an Irish establishment & were listed on the FIFA websites for where to view this particular game. We went to Fritz/Franz instead (left at halftime) and realized we should have gone there in the first place, as they showed EVERY match & celebrated ALL FIFA games, not just the ones that would make the most money for them. Food and drinks were fine, and we loved the waitress, just felt like an Irish pub should've accommodated the Scottish fans a little more. read more

I think only Miami would take a beloved local, divey Irish pub and turn it into an upscale establishment while keeping the same name. While some of the original charm is gone, the bar itself is stunning. Sleek, refined, and stylish, yet somehow still approachable and welcoming. The bartenders are quick, friendly, and know how to take care of people. As for the Guinness, it may not quite match the pints you'll find in northern cities with large Irish populations (must be the Miami humidity), but it is still one of the better pours you'll find in Miami. read more

Such a fun vibe. Dj is awesome. Got down drinks from their Christmas menu- the coconut one was very good and the chocilate peppermint one delicious. Also super decorated for Christmas. Love it. Will be back. read more

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When in Miami last month, my friend Rick D. invited me out to drinks with some friends at John Martin's. I expected a typical Irish Pub but was way off as over the holidays (and perhaps always), this place is all kinds of colorful and fun with holiday lights, loud music and a huge Miami crowd! We were able to get drinks at the bar and find a place to sit for a few (although I don't think the server was happy we sat there and maybe we were not supposed to). Either way, it was a fun place to hang for a drink, people watch and enjoy the Miami scene! read more

The pop up love shack was a great time! They have decorated for Valentine's Day and so many pictures were taken. The service was good and drinks and food were amazing! We had the John Martins burger, Greek salad, avocado toast, and passion fruit drinks. All were delicious! read more

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I genuinely enjoy coming to John Martin's--the ambience is great, it has a classic Irish pub feel, and it's a place I want to love--but this visit, like a previous one, had some notable issues that affected the overall experience. Our first server seemed extremely stressed and scattered throughout the night. I completely understand that the holiday season is busy, but he felt disconnected, rushed, and didn't take much time with our table. He also didn't seem very familiar with the menu, which became more noticeable as the evening went on. One of the bigger frustrations involved the whiskey menu. I ordered an Irish whiskey listed at $18, only to be told it was actually $36--and then found out they didn't even have it in stock. It felt like the entire whiskey menu was outdated and not properly maintained. On top of that, we were told they were in the middle of changing chefs, which meant several menu items were unavailable. While I understand transitions happen, these things combined were disappointing and made the experience feel disorganized. This unfortunately isn't the first time. We visited last year during the Christmas bar season and had similar issues--drink presentation wasn't consistent, and general server knowledge of both the menu and cocktails felt lacking. That said, there were positives worth mentioning. After I voiced my concerns about the whiskey pricing, the staff handled it well. They comped our first round of drinks, which was a thoughtful and appreciated gesture, and offered to get me whatever I wanted from the whiskey menu afterward. The manager personally came by to check on us, and we were assigned a new server for the rest of the evening. He was excellent--attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt taken care of for the remainder of the night. I really think this restaurant would benefit from better staff education, especially when it comes to menu knowledge and whiskey offerings--perhaps even a basic whiskey training for servers. Keeping menus updated and ensuring consistency in food presentation is also important to me. I often look at photos before ordering, and it's frustrating when a dish comes out looking vastly different from recent pictures. Overall, I do love the space and atmosphere here (I'd even love to hear a bit more Irish music to enhance the vibe), and I think John Martin's is a great restaurant at its core. It just feels like it needs stronger attention to detail and possibly tighter management to ensure consistency. I'll still come back, but I hope to see some improvements next time. read more

We enjoyed celebrating holiday seasons with my girlfriends at the Irish pub! Who knew the best Xmas decorations are at the Irish pub?! Food was surprisingly excellent! I would love to come back another time. read more

John Martin's - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

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If you really want to experience an Irish Pub in Miami, FL, this is the place. Such a nice pub with a vast variety of food in the menu. The food is really good; there are a lot of types of drinks and beers. The atmosphere is great as well as the service. Some nights you can get live music and a good party; expect a full house. The place is quite big, with different areas to choose. Good for family or friends, and to watch a game. Street parking outside in front available. read more

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The pizza flatbread was actually really delicious! I was expecting it to be an ordinary flatbread, but this one was tasty and had a great amount of cheese. The espresso martini was good, but it wasn't my favorite espresso martini. Note, they have a late night, limited food menu. So, some dinner options are not available at any time. I do also love that they have a charity burger where they partner every month with a new charity, and any time that burger is sold, they donate some of the proceeds to that respective charity. The service at the bar was good and helpful. The place itself is super cute! It's a nice, beautiful Irish bar. They have large screens at the bar to watch football games. They have a section for darts. The outside as an Irish pub feel. The inside is more upscale than an Irish pub. The location is in the Gables. So, you have to park on the street or in a garage. Therefore, be prepared to pay for parking and finding a spot to park. read more

John Martin's - John Martin's Espresso Martini - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I found this great Irish pub on Miracle Mile on a stroll. I decided to walk in because they had a cool vibe with the long bar and music. I'm glad I did because it turns out they make the second best fried chicken wings I have ever had. But to top it off, it was a Tuesday and they had a $1/wing special. Lucky me. Then Melissa told me about the whiskey flights (4 of them) so you can try different variations, including Japanese. (She was very nice so kudos for the experience). I opted to buy individual shots so I wouldn't be limited to just one type (plus I always think flights are more expensive per ounce than just buying the shot). I will say that this place definitely has one of the best curated and high quality whiskies I have had. Another plus, unlike Calle Ocho or Miami Beach, this place didn't automatically add 20%+ in their bill without disclosing. They didn't add any default tipping. So thank you owners for not ripping off tourists. Also, the whiskey prices were reasonable at $15-$18 for this area read more

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Came here for a Valentine's Day event. It's a typical Irish pub. With lots of tvs for sports. . The menu is the standard menu. Fish and chips and fried foods. The entree meals are interesting. I went for the Mac and cheese and fries. My friend got a flat bread. One thing is the service was excellent . The ambiance is casual. Prices are the usual prices. Food is average. read more

John Martin's - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Had a couple of nights in Miami prior to a cruise looking for a place to enjoy a pint of Guiness. We found this location on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It was busy but we managed a couple of bar seats-- The friendly bar staff had us taken care of in no time. The Guiness was excellent no rookies here. The ambience was typical for this style of bar warm and welcoming. I ordered the shepherds pie really good. worth a try. read more

Very nice decoration of Christmas drew us in. However, $15+15+1 for a double Jameson on the rock was an absolutely ridiculous pricing for a restaurant like this.. ($1 for ice/on the rocks). Bartender was in training so I could see several customers' disappointed faces. read more

Beautiful place. Love the bar area with little tables where You can enjoy your drink privately. I Recently went with a friend from out of town just for a drink. No food was purchased so I can't speak about the food. But the place itself is very pretty and comfy. Service was good! I would definitely go again and maybe try their food next time. read more

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I'm coming back because of the outstanding service provided by Alejando R. Food was fresh and delicious Atmosphere uplifting read more

Alejandro was our server and he was more than amazing all his suggestions were right on point and extremely customer service.... Great "bed side" manners read more

So I really would like to give this adorable Christmas decorated pub more stars. Because the vibes were perfect, the Miami dolphins were winning on the tv, and my food was super yummy. The loss of stars was for our clearly flustered server. He was constantly apologizing, forgetting, upselling, and yelling. Like twice he left our table mid order to yell at a food runner where to deliver a burger. Very detrimental to our experience. The hostess, bartenders, and back waiters were all pleasant and efficient. My fries and classic burger w the truffle fondue subbed for cheddar were both solid 10's. The potato soup was a good portion and delicious. Greek salad with chicken good but not outstanding. If we had a different server this would've been a great experience. If I was seated in his section again, I would leave without ordering. read more

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We came here on a Saturday night and it's Christmas bar during the holidays! Super cute themed place, the food was great try the glazed meatballs. The service was slow but we were a big party of 8 so that's understandable. The server was very accommodating and patient with us! I would certainly go back. read more

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I have been here twice on Friday nights. Once was packed, the other time was empty, but to be fair-it was the day after Thanksgiving. A+ for effort in having a DJ but he needs to read the crowd better. Great service, nice atmosphere, losing their Irishness. Loud clubby music not the right vibe. Haven't had the food recently but it's usually very good, read more

John Martin's - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This is a nice Irish pub. I was there for a burger activity. The music a bit loud for talking. The burgers were good but they were overcooked and cold. They did look better than that. The fries were cold and scant. The service was kind of lousy, getting the cooking temps wrong and bringing out less food than what was ordered. It was hard to get water to the table also. The ambiance is nice, maybe coming just 2-4 people it might be better. Parking is Valet. read more

John Martin's - DJ - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

Alejandro Rodríguez was great, his service was very quick and diligent, food was great. The music and ambiance was amazing for that time of the night. read more

Not only were Jason's Christmas drinks absolutely amazing, they tasted incredible and looked just as good. On top of that, Jason himself was so kind, genuine, and attentive. He took care of me and my three friends from beginning to end and truly made us feel welcomed. What really stood out was how he went above and beyond--he even gave us some amazing life advice that honestly meant more than he probably knows. We were having a really hard day, and he completely shifted the energy of our entire night. The world needs more people like Jason. He is the best bartender in Miami . read more

Nothing special. Came in just for a drink. Happy hour menu is just 2 Irish beers and select whiskey. Not a good happy hour at all. (4-7pm weekdays) Cute outside seating. Had a great attentive server. read more

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Visited here on a Sunday night for a quick drink. I love the irish vibe, cool modern bar/restaurant. I ordered a glass of Old Cuban ($14) and it was absolutely right on. The sweet-smokiness of rum, citrusy tart from passion fruit and the bubble from prosecco in the perfect ratio made this drink so much more enjoyable. Would be back for another drink or two when I'm in town. read more

John Martin's - Old Cuban - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

John Martin's still has the best Cobb salad on Miracle Mile. It's Napa cabbage based, and also includes radicchio, but let's not kid ourselves because it's all about the bacon, chicken, blue cheese, and the dressing. In this case, it's a vinaigrette, and the chicken is good and moist (cold), and the bacon really shines--it hasn't been refrigerated. I think these bacon bits are done in small batches and used shortly after. It's a great salad, probably more of a lunch thing. They call it the Irish Cobb. I plan on having it at least once a month. read more

John Martin's - The Irish Cobb - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

Oh...my...god...what has happened to this place.... this was my husband and I's favorite spot for many years as a matter fact it's where we met so I do not write this review very lightheartedly.... From the moment my husband and I walked in till the moment we left that was the WORST service and food experience we have experienced in Coral Gables. Can't decide what was worse honestly the servers flippant attitude or the quality of the food. Service: When we sat down, the server asked us if we wanted drinks, and when my husband and I both declined and asked for water his response was "really?.." in an extremely rude tone. He was very blunt and not personable in the least bit. but honestly, regardless of his personality, the worst part was when we asked for the check he just held the tablet out for payment didn't even show us the total my husband had to ask before he was charged and his exasperated response was " oh don't worry it was only $33"..... Food: My husband's burger was fine. The portions were small for the price. But alas his was edible! My Caesar salad was served with raw chicken....at this point I was just over it. I took a picture to make sure that I wasn't just seeing things..... Anyways.... John Martins has become a major disappointment in my book since they remodeled it to look like a hotel restaurant.... I hope that not everyone's experience is anything like ours. But I can tell you that I am not going back. read more

John Martin's - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

What a great experience! Wanted to try something different so a few friends and I went to John Martin's. I am so happy we did. Our bartender Jay was amazing. So friendly, I told him what I was in the mood for and he created something delicious for me. He recommended some things off the menu that also did not disappoint. Will definitely be back to see my new bestie Jay! read more

I've started doing 40 year old shit...sitting at a bar by myself drinking white wine Thanks to the bartenders, gems of ingenuity. Life is good. Thanks Max and Jay. read more

Alejandro Rodríguez es un camarerouy amable, informa muy bien sobre la carta y sirve con mucha rapidez. Recomendaré este establecimiento.

Having been to Ireland on vacation and experiencing a wee bit of dining at a castle and pubs a few years ago, it was a pleasure dining at John Martin's Miami version of Irish food on Saturday evening! The restaurant has been tastefully remodeled with comfy leather booths, dark cherry wood furniture, great wallpaper, and mood-changing, relaxing, darker lighting. I loved the exterior also, especially at night with the green neon lights! The interior is classy and cozy! Live music was playing great tunes in the background. The ambiance is great! The service there is excellent! The staff is as friendly as the Irish in Dublin were. They make you feel comfortable right away. We were greeted warmly by Natalie, who gave us a great booth to sit at. She introduced Marie to us, who was our server, and treated us like VIPs. She was very attentive the entire evening by checking on us frequently, filling our water glasses, knowing the menu, and clearly answering our questions. We met John, the manager, and Frank, the general manager, who were fun to chat with and took good care of us. We were also introduced to the owner, Tony, who has a great personality and sense of humor. He is very customer service oriented, which we appreciate. For our appetizer, we ordered the Irish Nachos. We expected them to be somewhat different from Mexican nachos, but these were too bland. Our suggestion is fewer chips, more seasoning and tomatoes on the veggies, and a different cheese. There were many menu choices that we were curious about, but we chose to share The Irishman 22oz Delmonico Ribeye with potatoes, crispy onions, onion bacon jam and a Whiskey Demi Glace Unfortunately, we both had grissel in our steaks. I'm sure that was an oversight and not the usual occurrence. We didn't send our steak back and just cut off the grissel. I was impressed by the quality of the steak knife, which was heavier and sharper than any I've used at any restaurant. I get irritated with wimpy steak knives that I have to press down hard with. We also shared the Fish 'n chips, which were delicious!! The fries were really good, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside and perfectly seasoned. Yummy. One suggestion: bigger pieces of cod. We accompanied our dinner with Malbec wine for me and an old-fashioned cocktaill for my daughter. Both were the right choice and were excellent. For dessert, we shared the banana pudding, which was awesome. We had quite a large doggie bag to take home :). We used the valet service for parking because of the heavy rainstorm. There is also street parking. We will definitely return again in the near future! read more

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We spent our Mother's Day here for Brunch & I can tell you the food, service, drinks and venue are amazing. I absolutely loved it and can't wait to come back. I had the Dublin hash and it was so good, my daughter and mom had the avocado toast, my oldest son had the steak & eggs & my youn son had the Irish Benedict. Everything was amazingly delicious and for desserts we had the New York cheesecake, cookies & cream & bananas & cream they were also very delicious. We had the pleasure of having Isaiah as our server and he was so nice and attentive. He would constantly check on us and give us updates on our food and drinks. The ambiance was great with lots of light and great A/C. I just loved this place. read more

John Martin's - New York cheesecake - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

Izaiah was the best! He was always there for us! Excellent service! We'll come back!!!!!

Came by to John Martin's while in the area. I heard they recently reopened after remodeling and decided to check it out. It definitely feels less like a pub but more of a nice restaurant. It's a very big space with nice decor and ample seating throughout the bar area and restaurant. I sat at a small high top. We ordered a beer ($8) and an espresso martini ($14) along with their fish and chips ($19). The espresso martini was quite tasty. My beer, not so much. It tasted off and then I realized it had a "best by" date from early February. So nearly 4 months off. I switched it out for a house Prosecco which was okay, not a big fan of the taste. The fish and chips were great and super fresh. The fries were perfectly crunchy and the fish was tasty with lots of flavor. Definitely would order this again! Our server was kind and friendly. The menu had a lot of different food and drink options! read more

John Martin's - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida

Came here for some happy hour drinks which turned into a quick dinner that was very satisfying and enjoyable. To start the bartenders there are excellent and quick to your attention. They had some beers on HH special which was great. When it came down to switching over to bourbon/whiskey they sure do not disappoint. The selection there is quite elaborate with a good number of hard to find bottles. Very fortunate to have had the chance to try some of them tonight. Ambiance is as always very inviting. You got some tv TV's on with some local sports and a room full of locals post work day. Food did not disappoint. In my opinion it was excellent. Very flavorful and satisfying. Glad to know that not only is this staple venue in the heart of Gables continues to be present but like the Phoenix arose from its ashes and has now been reborn into a better version of its old self. read more

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Met a fellow Yelper and friend at this newly renovated pub for a weekday lunch. I hate to give them a low rating but the ball was fumbled a lot especially when it comes the service. We were seated right away because truth be told it was noon and the joint wasn't packed so that's a good start. Then it just went downhill as soon as we were seated. My friend and I both asked for beers and hers came warm in a warm glass so we had to send it back but agreed that the waitress should've noticed that when she brought it. She was MIA most of the time even though the food came out pretty fast. Even to get the check at the end we had ask a different waitress to go print out our check so I hope they read these reviews and work on that a little. Now let's talk about the food that was good for the most part... Duck flatbread: I enjoy a good flatbread and then you see "duck" and I automatically get excited because I love "duck" anything. Dough was nice and crunchy as it should be, I loved the duck confit, fig jam and goat cheese combo so it was an explosion of flavors on every bite. Gunnies Glazed Meatballs: listen even if the meatballs weren't as delicious as they were, these grits would've saved the dish. The Guinness glazed meatballs were delicious but the grits topped with melted cheddar cheese was the star of the show. I would've order just the grits alone if I had known how flavorful and perfectly cooked it was so yeah this is a must try. Chicken Wings: my friend couldn't get enough of these wings and I have to agree with her...some of the best wings we've had and they weren't breaded. Tossed in honey garlic and cooked to perfection, these are also a must have. Guinness burger: we'll we had an issue with the burger . We ordered it medium and it came out medium well so we had to send it back after waiting a long while for the waitress to show up. Again, as a server you have to pay attention to what you're doing because you could tell from a mile away that meat was over cooked. So burger comes back and it was decent, wasn't dry, meat was flavorful but honestly that beer sausage is overkill. I mean it doesn't make it or break it but it doesn't add anything to that burger. I would replace the sausage for bacon and maybe it'd elevate it a bit. I'd consider this good bar food and most of it was delicious but this service needs work asap, that's all I'm saying. read more

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They did such a great job remodeling, love the new look! There are so many highlights to mention, lets start by complimenting the bar area, i really enjoyed it and can't wait to visit for HH. The menu is great, lots of variety to try.. i tried the honey garlic wings and loved them, the meatballs were pretty good, and the duck confit flatbread with goat cheese, caramelized onion & arugula was pretty impressive. My friend and I also shared a burger, which was OK, not as flavorful as I expected. Cons: Service, why so bad? Why don't servers care at least a little? Slow, not attentive, we felt ignored.. not once did she check on us.. Beer- i ordered a Modelo, she brought me a lukewarm beer.. come on... sent back obvi. But the waitress was MIA, so it took foreeeeeeeever to find her & bring back an actual cold one. Burger- was brought overcooked, with cold fries.. sent back. Second time around it was brought as requested, but it was cold.. i just did not have time to complain.. plus waitress was nowhere to be found. Getting the bill took forever since the waitress was nowhere to be found at all times. I probably will visit again & sit at the bar.. it might be best, bc table service is pretty awful.. read more

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Not being critical because I am 100% Irish, not because i have been to the Emerald rock, but really because I drank a bazillion Guinness at the old joint. This is not an Irish pub, but a nice bar with an Irish theme.... Everything on the menus have Irish-ish names. 4 Irish like things in the menu. Fish n chips, shepards pie, bangers and mash, and an Irish breakfast. With American bacon? Uh, ok. Gone is all the old wood... The dark bar feel. It was packed to the gills on Friday night. Happy hour. Gables happy hour, white collar accountants, banker types. An ok bar, but meh on the Irish part Ps they needed to learn how to pour a proper Guinness. Just sayin. read more

John Martin's - The regular - Irish Near Me - Miami, Florida