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    4.0 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Crème brûlée (delicious)
    Alice H.

    Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and tasty food! The bacon and fig jam with Brie burger was too sweet for me but my husband enjoyed it. The animal style poutine fries were so good! The BBQ chicken flatbread/pizza was good too. Huge whiskey selection! Recommend!

    Dan W.

    We stopped in here Sunday for a late lunch. The place looks the same as last time. The service here is good but the server was stretched as he was the only one taking care of the place. The food was good. The sweet potato fry's were great. I did not like the 3% added to the check for no reason. This kind of added cost needs to be shown when you first come in not when you get the check. Prices should include any costs ASSOCATED with your purchase. Hiding it until you get your bill sucks.

    I felt that the drinks were a tad pricey for happy hour, although they were good.
    Hillary H.

    Update: I'm editing my review after a comment from what I assume is the manager....CORRECTION-they are located in Brea, not Downey (which is very clear on the location in Yelp. I've never been to either town so I got them confused, so so sorry.) And the drinks are not $18, they were $14 or $15, which sorry, I still think is a tad expensive for happy hour. (Just in my opinion! Sorry!) I'm also removing a star because after the reply I won't be going back and don't love being made to feel or look stupid when I wrote a pretty rave review the first time! Here is my original review: Really cute Irish pub in Downey. They have a happy hour menu, however it was still pretty pricey for drinks, at around $18 each. There is free parking in the lot and the bathrooms were cute and clean. Very cut ambiance inside giving genuine Irish pub vibes. We sat at a huge round table that accommodated our large work group, so that was nice as well. The service was really great. Our server was super friendly, attentive and just overall very nice and refilled our water often and checked on us often and we really liked him. I had the yummy lychee martini and overall the cocktails were all really good however they were very pricey even on happy hour so that was a bit surprising especially since I paid the bill for the group! We ordered guacamole and chips and it was really really good and I highly recommend. Other than the price point this was a really cute spot and I would probably go back for sure and I want to try their food because the menu had a bunch of Irish dishes that looked really, really good so I'll be going back!

    Joel S.

    Celebrated my friends bday party here with some friends. This is our spot we like coming to especially on Wednesday nights when the Art Of Sax band plays. They are so awesome! Will, Pebbles, and Eddie really know how to get people out on the floor dancing! If u bring ur own bday cake, Macallans will give u this candle in the video that goes out on its own. So cool! Great vibes and atmosphere here! Service and food is also top notch! They have a full menu with different delicious items to choose from, like what I got. The Patty's Patty Melt on the a la carte side of the menu. Got it with a side of seasoned wedge fries. A must try!

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    Doug B.

    Macallans Public House is located in downtown Brea at the end of Birch Street. We ate dinner nearby and decided to stop by for a few cocktails afterwards. The interior has brick walls, great light fixtures, and a warm cozy feel. We originally sat in the lounge area on the left when you enter, but some of the seats are showing a little wear. The main dining area has two seat booths and tables, but we ended up sitting at the bar since the booths were all occupied. They also have outside seating along the front of the building. They have the largest menu of whiskey and scotch I have ever seen with many brands, styles, and different years of each. If you fancy whiskey and scotch, this is the place to go. My first drink was the Banana Bread martini (brown butter bourbon, banana liqueur, lemon, allspice, cane, $15). This was an amazing and delicious drink, perfectly balanced with all flavors present. It was literally like drinking a liquefied slice of banana bread with a light spice. This cocktail is probably in my top three of all the new drinks I've tried this year. Her first drink was the Pink Lady (coconut rum, lime, peach, dragon fruit, $15). It was also balanced with a nice level of sweetness. It comes with a tajin rim, and the peach and dragon fruit give it a good, distinct flavor. She liked it so much, she ordered a second one. I should have followed her lead and got a second banana bread martini, but instead thought I'd try the Dreamsicle (vodka, lime, orange juice, coconut cream, cane, $15). It was a nice creamy coconut forward balanced drink with orange juice in the background. It was good, but it nowhere as good as my first drink. After our first round, we were still a little hungry so we ordered the chips and salsa. There was a good serving size of the chips and they were very good. The guacamole was very fresh, and the salsa verde had good flavor. I wish the serving size of both were a little larger, but no complaints. We happened to visit on a Monday night, and discovered that they have trivia on Mondays. We also do trivia at a few other places on other nights, so it was a pleasant surprise to have some entertainment with our cocktails. Every place does their trivia a little different, and we really enjoyed their format. JC was our bartender, and he was very friendly and attentive. We had several questions about the drinks and he was happy to talk about them. We will definitely return, most likely on a Monday for some more trivia.

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    Rachelle T.

    A great spot to socialize! I came here with some friends while waiting to be off the waitlist for our dinner reservations nearby. This pub is spacious with outdoor seating, which has lights and covers at the top in case in rains! As well as several couches, booths, and bar seating inside. We got seated right away at 7pm on a weekday, and everyone was watching the game on the tv. Service was quick, too! Nachos: 5/10, pretty standard, hard guac, cheese, and salsa, but not something I would get again. Mainly got it to hold us off until dinner Green Tea + Whiskey shot: 7/10! Very good, tastes exactly like green tea and you can't tell there's alcohol in it. Seems dangerous if you keep getting it! A great try. There also seems to be a VIP speakeasy near the bathrooms! It was really cool walking there, I wasn't expecting to see such decor through the bathroom hallways. Overall, a great spot to watch sports and socialize!

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    Terry L.

    Every day I cry about how much I miss Dublin, its pubs, and its people. Finally, I've found my Guinness-serving third space. Not quite the walkable pub with good city views I had hoped for, but the vibes, the food, and the people more than make up for it. I've been coming here for the last six months, and I have yet to be disappointed in the slightest. The food here is SO good. Like crazy good. Their wagyu burger is to die for. Short rib is delicious. Bread pudding makes me roll me eyes back into my skull. I've tried many of their menu items; every single one slaps. They rotate menu items too, which tells me the chefs are always hard at work experimenting with different unique dishes. The most important thing is, they pour a decent pint of Guinness. The most most important thing is, the people here are awesome. Much love to Bernie; he's awesome. They have things scheduled every day of the week. A fiddler, who thankfully knows most of the Irish classics, dating nights, magic performers, and more. There's a digital jukebox in the back of the pub that takes dollar bills. I certify this pub to be in the spirit of Ireland for all jolly scallywags.

    Irish coffee
    Todd J.

    Beautiful Irish Christmas ambiance, a fresh Irish coffee... was Fantastic..!! Service was great.. Clean restroom... Definitely be back..

    Old fashioned,  vodka gimlet,  filet mignon seared perfectly medium rare topped with herb butter.
    Pat C.

    My hot take - I think Macallans does steak better than most steak houses. The last 3 times I was here I had the fillet special and it was a perfect, I mean a perfect medium rare, great pub food as well, and no frills/ straight forward bar tending in the best sense of the word. Open mic karaoke, sometimes they just give out free shots of Baileys, just a local gem of a bar I really love this place. 5 stars

    Dessert: chocolate brownie and cheesecake
    Kristie G.

    Went to Macallans for Valentine's Day. They had a fixed menu but you can also order off the regular menu. You got a class of champagne, got to select 1 of 2 small appetizers, 1 of 3 main dishes (you could add a lobster tail for an additional charge) and 1 of 3 desserts. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was neat. Sara was sweet and helpful with all our questions. Thank you for the experience.

    Feb 2026

    Love this spot. Macallan's Public House in Brea nails that sweet spot between upscale and casual. It's in a really nice little area with other restaurants and shops, so it already feels like a great night-out destination--and once you're inside, the vibe just gets better. When I went, they had a live performer singing and playing violin, mixing Irish music with some rock and country, and it was genuinely entertaining without being overwhelming. I came specifically for the Beef Wellington, and wow--worth it. Perfectly cooked, flaky pastry, tender beef, and rich, comforting flavors. It felt like a true "treat yourself" dish. We also started with the marmalade baked brie, which was fantastic--creamy, sweet-savory, and perfect with the toasted bread. They've got a full bar with a great selection of beers and whiskeys, plus a wide menu if you're in the mood for burgers or other pub classics. Service really stood out too--shoutout to Bernie for the friendly, attentive service and great recommendations. Made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Overall: great food, great drinks, fun live music, and a cozy but lively atmosphere. If you're in Brea and want something that feels a little special without being stuffy, Macallan's Public House is an easy yes.

    Whiskey sour
    Ken D.

    Came here to drink after a stressful day at work. Everybody here is friendly and you can't go wrong with any of the whiskey cocktails here. The fish n chips are fire as well

    Brussels Sprouts and Fish-N-Chips

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    Service and atmosphere were great. Food was bland. Really wanted to like this place, but won't be returning.

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    Do they serve corned beef & cabbage on St Patrick's Day?

    Of course! And it is sooo delicious

    Is it large group (around 11) friendly? Kid friendly?

    I haven't seen any kiddos there so I cannot speak on that part, but they do have enough space for larger groups! Plenty of outdoor space too!

    Hello how are my husband and I came 3 times and we love this place best Irish pub my husband is Irish we heard on sat you have a live Irish singer can you please tell me his name and we will love to come?

    Mike Kelly performs on Saturday, starts at 7pm

    For brunch, are the bottomless mimosas premixed, or is juice served on the side?

    The juice is provided on the side so you can make it the way of your preference

    Is the Wagyu burger seasoned with spices?

    No, we do not add any spices, but we do add our homemade mac sauce to the delicious beef.

    What is date night on Fridays?

    Every Friday night, my wife and I have some kind of date.

    Do you still have a cigar lounge?

    Yes, indeed we do.

    I live in Chino Hills and haven't been here, yet. Looking through the reviews and I'd just like to say, I love the responses from, Doug V. Lol. Anything special for St.…

    I am sure they'll be doing something for St. Patrick's Day. This would be an ideal place to go to celebrate.

    Did live music carry into 2024? If so, days and times?

    Come in and see us. All our events are posted on our board. Magic, Trivia, and music that is exclusively original because the music licensing enforcers are killing the cover music business

    Do you still have happy hour?

    Yes, Happy Hours are from 3pm to 5pm, 7 days a week!

    What days/ hours are brunch with bottomless Mimosas?

    Weekends

    Do you still feature karaoke? On what nights?

    Yes, every Sunday from 3pm to 7pm

    What time is brunch From what time to what time on Sunday's specifically mothers day?

    Brunch is served until 1pm. That's when they do last call on their bottomless mimosas

    Is there a corkage fee? If so , what is the fee? Is there a bottle limit per table?

    While we have one of the industries lowest corkage fee at only $10, we will waive it if each person in the party orders an entree!

    Do you have outlets available if I need to bring my laptop?

    Yes, but not today. Too busy due to St Patrick’s Day. Any other day though

    At what time does your live music start on Saturday nights?

    Live music is from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday

    What are your vegetarian dinner options?

    We do offer a vegetarian flatbread and salad (using vegetarian cheese), we have a grilled vegetable side dish, shishito peppers, Brussel sprouts. Our full menu can be viewed at www.macallanspubbrea.com

    Do you have any gluten free options?

    Yes, we have several gluten free options, as well as options for other dietary needs or restrictions including vegan, vegetarian, and keto.

    Do you have happy hour?

    yes, it is from 3pm to 5pm 7 days per week, 30% off

    On a saturday night is this place only 21+ or 18+? i'm planning a birthday dinner on the 8th where i can drink but my sister is still under 21 but over 18 and i want to be able to celebrate with her?

    All ages are welcome at anytime. Just have to be 21 to sit at the bar top.

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    My friends and I came here on a Friday night to watch some World Cup games, eat and drink. They had…read moreample tv screens and we were able to get spots to sit right away which was great. I ordered a vegetarian burger (impossible patty) and some potato skins with chicken on the side (really good!). I had water which was quickly available at the bar and my friends had a couple beers each. The service was pretty friendly for a moderately busy crowd. My friend's chicken caesar wrap took a long time to come out of the kitchen but that was because they couldn't find us in the corner. My food, which seemed more complex, came out at a normal time! The bar forgot to make some shots we ordered but it was no problem taking them off the tab at the end of the night, if we really wanted the shots we probably could have reminded the staff but we were more focused on the game. One small piece of feedback was that there were 2 games going on an 5/6 screens were 1 of the games. We asked if the one near us could be changed to the other game and got conflicting information from two staff if they could do it. Not that big of a deal, we ended up just walking over to the other side of the bar during chances. We'll definitely be back to watch some more games!!

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    The High Horse Saloon is a western themed restaurant and bar in downtown Fullerton…read more Parking in downtown Fullerton can often be a challenge. There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant which is often full. We usually park in the free multi-story parking garage just east of Harbor and Wilshire. It is a short one block walk to High Horse from there. As the name suggests, the décor is very western themed with lots of wood, cowboy hats and boots, wagon wheels, lassos, saddles, taxidermy, etc. Seating options include booths, high top tables, and at the bar. They have happy hour Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm with food and drink specials. We started out with the pickle fries ($12) which were excellent. The pickle slice thickness to batter ratio was perfect, and they were served with a side of ranch. My first cocktail was The Smoking Gun (bacon washed Elijah Craig bourbon, maple syrup, angostura bitters, orange bitters, $18). It is smoked tableside and was a healthy pour. The bacon and maple flavor was very light, but it was very smooth. Her first cocktail was What Would Dolly Do? (Hornitos plata tequila, Los Sundays jalapeno tequila, Del Maguey peubla mezcal, simple syrup, lime, pineapple, grapefruit, $16). It was balanced with good jalapeno flavor and pineapple below with a light smokiness. For my entrée, I had the half slab of baby back rips ribs ($28) with coleslaw and fries. The plate arrived steaming hot and I was impressed with the portion of ribs. There were seven meaty ribs that were very flavorful and the BBQ sauce was good. The fries were crisp and seasoned, and the coleslaw was good too. She had the Up The Creek spice rubbed cedar-plank salmon ($26) with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The portion of salmon was good and it was flavorful. The asparagus was cooked well, but they were over salted. She also enjoyed the potatoes. My second cocktail was the Skinny Dipper (Tito's vodka, St. Germain, aloe vera water, watermelon, lime, $15). This drink was light and refreshing, with floral notes, and watermelon and lime standing out. It also had a great looking color. Her second cocktail was Ladies Love Outlaws (rose petal infused Ketel One vodka, St. Germain, simple syrup, grapefruit, lemon, rose wine, $16). This was also light with floral notes, and had good grapefruit flavor. It was very lively at 6:30pm on a Thursday evening. We left a little after 8pm, and the place was packed as they have line dancing. There was a big crowd of at least twenty people dancing in front of the restaurant and having a great time. The service was good, and our server was very friendly. The food and drinks were great, and I think they were a pretty good value for the price.

    I liked coming here with my girls on the weekend, but I had an encounter with management for the…read morefirst time. Management was unhelpful and rude. I had tried taking a photo booth picture with my friend and on our last photo a drunk man had fallen onto us ruining the photo completely by it picturing only a black curtain. I appreciated a security guard calling a manager over immediately, but we were not assisted properly. The manager had came over to us in a defensive manner. He approached us by asking what's going on. We explained the situation and were told he cannot do anything for us. I was wanting any form of compensation for wasting my money on a photo booth in their bar. He continued to tell us that he doesn't own this photo booth machine, so he can't do anything for us. Yet, he can have his bouncers allow a man, who is clearly blacked out, into their bar. Then proceed to let that man roam around the bar as if he didn't just fall onto us. I brought up this point to the manger and he told me I was disrespecting him. We did not receive any form compensation nor an apology. I don't care what type of setting we were in, a manager needs to have some sort of customer service skills. Very clear management did not care about our safety.

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