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    McBride's on 52

    3.7 (176 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Sports Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    MCBRIDE'S ON 52 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Guinness And The Pretzel Sticks
    Steve A.

    Got some drinks and food from this Irish pub in Joliet. It seems like food is an afterthought but they still have a full menu. McBride's is one of several locations so you can check out and compare these. Certainly seems like a place to come for a gathering. There's plenty of tables as well as TVs for watching games and whatever kinds of sports. Beers and other alcoholic beverages are why you come to an Irish pub of course. It's got a few deals going on. There's of course the Guinness on tap. Can't go wrong with it. Saturdays it's $6 a pint. As for the food, it's basic. It's $7 to get a few of the Pretzel Sticks. Could be the healthiest food here. These are topped with garlic butter and salt, and served with bistro sauce and nacho cheese, but I got mine without the butter and had mustard. Have to say it's a lot better than expected. It's got lots of specials that help save money for more to get drunk on. The food is okay while being pretty meaty, with bangers and mash types of things, but they also have pretzels.

    Chip's and spicy cheese sauce upon arrival
    Lindsay J.

    We are in Joliet more than I would like with our travel baseball family at Inwood Sports Complex. I see this place every time, today we had four hours between games, and I finally stopped. They start everyone off with some tortilla chips and spicy nacho cheese. Thank you! That was a cool surprise. I just got a side salad, $6 for a salad with lettuce, cheese, tomato, red onion and cucs with ranch. Tons of toppings! I'd love more lettuce, but it was a good bite to eat. The staff was great, super friendly and fun. I wish the menu was a a dollar or two less of a price point, but it's convenient to the park and I would definitely go back for more. Cool patio also!!

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    Elizabeth S.

    Patio was fantastic, food was great, and our server was perfect. It was our 1st visit and will definitely be back

    White peach sangria

    I came in for lunch and ordered the meatloaf sandwich with mashed potatoes and a white peach sangria to drink. The service was great. Waitress brought out some chips and queso before my meal. Wasn't super busy but nice inside will have to come back again.

    Good beer, good bloody, delicious cheese sauce, Cheese curds that squeek, and wings better than most.
    Luke K.

    Very cool spot. Large patio with good tunes, massive umbrellas for shade on a sunny day. A nice place to kick back on your day off and listen to some tunes with your friends or family. Staff was more than kind and accommodating. I'm sold on the food already. They have delicious nacho cheese and chips upon arrival which is always a plus. Good beer and drink options too! Looking forward to trying more food off their extensive menu in the near future.

    Canned Shepherds pie.
    Angel L.

    Shepherds pie. The vegetables were overcooked or canned. The beef tasted like reused leftovers, that was than boiled, chooped into pieces and added to this dish. Their was a sourness and than shredded cheese dumped ontop to cover the flavors. INEDIBLE.

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    great service, food, and drinks. the free chips and queso is always amazing. i highly recommend the tuscan chicken dinner!

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    Kryssie, our server, was fabulous! Very personable and fun! She was very attentive and had great recommendations!

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    Stopped for a quick bite and drink. Great food and drinks. Excellent service from Krissy! Will definitely return.

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    Great service everyone there is nice and care about your feelings and are really cool people food is good would go again

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    I'm usually here every week. Food is good and hot and drinks are perfectly poured. Great service.

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    So I try this place again bc people tell me I might of just had a bad experience. So, I go there…read moresober as a squirrel. Order a round of shots ( 3 shots ) and a beer. I then order 1 more beer and 1 shot. I get my tab and I'm charged 5 shots and 1 beer. When I questioned it they acted like they don't know what I was talking about. I cut my night short. The red headed girl bartender, Monty and Ryan are the only reason I go there. Everyone else scams you. Might have to find a new neighborhood bar. Really tired of being over charged.

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