If you read my two previous reviews, you note that I stopped in to try, arguably, the best burger in the area, but ended up getting other things. Yesterday, with blinders on, I would not be sidetracked. The CB was excellent. Perfectly cooked w a nice charbroiled taste. The bun held up it's part of the bargain. It was lightly grilled and didn't fall apart (this is very important). Sauteed onions rounded out the experience. The burger was in my top 12 all time, and I've tried them in hundreds of places around the country. Fries ok, nothing special, but at least hot. Prices very reasonable, barmaid Cathy a fixture (and personable and efficient). Lots of friendly locals. Anyway, so many great choices on the menu, and daily specials. Wish it was closer. 5 charbroiled stars read more

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Don't you just love a good Irish bar/restaurant!! The atmosphere, the Irish decor, the noise and laughter. Ireland would be proud of this gem! The apple sangria was tangy, sweet and well balanced. Really went down well. So well I had a second one-to ensure it was as good as I thought. It was! They ran out of the prime rib special (it looked amazing so I'm not surprised). I got a French dip sandwich which was tender and well seasoned. Loved that the roll and the au jus were still hot when it arrived. The garden salad had fresh crisp lettuce and lots of veggies. I highly recommend McCarthy's Pub It is Sarmhaith (Gaelic for top knotch/excellent). read more

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We recently had takeout from McCarthy's. I went in to pick up the food. Cute place. It seems like a popular place too. Plenty of parking. The food was great! The bartender who served me was super friendly. Next time we eat on site. read more

This is a popular spot for locals, so be ready to spend some time finding parking in their tiny lot. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Their burger is sourced from a local farm and from what I was told, it was delicious. As for me, I got the prime rib. There was a decent amount of fat, but still lots of meat. This is not on the daily menu, I ordered off the Saturday specials menu. The roasted butternut squash was okay, some pieces felt undercooked. Overall, cute place to grab a quick bite to eat if you're ever in town. read more

McCarthy's Pub - Prime rib - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

so we tried this place for lunch recently, and i think everyone else did too as it was very busy and a waiting line just to get in on a weekday, but we waited and were glad we did, service was pleasant, a little slow perhaps as the waitresses were pretty much running around, food was very good, clam dinner and a tuna melt, drinks were good and a nice pour, service though really busy, very pleasant, great busy place!!!! read more

I stop at McCarthy's Pub once or twice a year on the way home from my vacation house. I am always satisfied. Tonight I had bbq chicken wings for an app. Well sauced, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Nicely done. I had the fish and chips for an entree. The fish was crispy and fresh! The shoestring fries could have been a little more crispy, but they were house made. I liked the cole slaw because it included a hint of horseradish. I had never had that in cole slaw before, but it totally enhanced it. Service was great and it was a busy, hometown, local pub atmosphere. It was also nice to watch football on the various tv's. Not too crazy because it was after the Pats game had ended. Nice place! read more

McCarthy's Pub - Honey Bbq wings with bleu cheese. - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

Very busy- in fact not an empty seat except for a couple at the bar on a friday afternoon at 1pm. i can understand why and worth the wait. the whole belly clam dinner was amazing! these did not come from a freezer- they were fresh and delicious. i highly recommend. read more

This is an amazing example of a family small town community center where truly neighbors gather to enjoy each other and good pub food with friendly waitresses smiling at you. Stop by and be welcomed and delighted by becoming part of a small town full of friends. read more

My wife wanted to take me out for prime rib for my birthday. We opted to go to McCarthy's Pub since they were close and had prime rib at a fair price $21.99. The reviews on the internet were average so we opted to give them a try. The place was quite busy. They do not take reservations so we were optimistic that if there was wait it wouldn't be long. Now it is a pub so set your expectations lower than a steakhouse or fine dining establishment. It is stereotypical Irish pub with all sorts of Irish themed signs and other knick knacks. We were told to seat ourselves and picked the cleanest table we could find. I give them low marks on cleanliness- the table was sticky and the chairs dirty. They serve free popcorn as a means to encourage drinking. The floor was filthy and strewn with popcorn. The young waitress took our drink order and disappeared. Never came back. An older waitress who seemed to be more in charge came by an checked with us. Retook our order, a Guinness stout and an iced tea. She also took our order. Two prime ribs (medium rare), one with baked potato, one with corn chowder. I also ordered a side salad. The salad was average, my wife's corn chowder tasted like clam chowder and had a thick almost dried consistency. Eventually she said she could taste corn, it was like the two chowders got mixed. Our dinners were served with a side of au jus and horseradish mayo. The meat was the proper doneness. About 25% of my prime rib was a glob of pure fat. Very unappealing. The au jus was very strongly flavored, not sure with what. My wife's rib was good. We skipped dessert. Overall the meal was just okay and for $75 was an appropriate value. Will we eat there again, probably not. Would we recommend for dinner, probably not. If you are in the mood for local pub fare, this place is okay. read more

McCarthy's is a town bar. I lived in Belchertown for 17 yrs. The drinks are good. Best off the menu for me.... Wings, nachos, and anything on the special menu. The staff is great, friendly and never had a bad time!! Love the outdoor deck. Wish they would have music more read more

there was a piece of melted plastic in my food... that doesn't seem too healthy!! Don't eat here if u want cancer free food!!! read more

I used to live in Buffalo NY and the wings at McCarthys are the real deal. Don't miss them if your want the best wings in the valley

Stopped in for the first time the other day for lunch. Service was friendly and fast. We really enjoyed our meal. We shared the mushrooms app, I got a burger and fries, and my wife got the reuben. We also had some chili. Safe to say we had plenty of leftovers to take home. Looking forward to this being a regular destination for us as we are new to town. read more

First time here with friends. Great place for lunch. Lots of options on menu. Wings are delicious!! Jess our server was great!! Recommend this place. read more

McCarthy's Pub - Come for the wings!! - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

This place is AWESOME! The Cheers of western Massachusetts. The entire staff is always fun and friendly. As soon as you walk in you think How Quaint !! The drink selections are pleasant and varied, something for any one who needs a good libation. Items on the menu from appetizers, meals and desserts are homegrown and very good, obviously developed over many years of customer service and learning what is unique and works well for this Gem of an Irish Pub. Warm & Friendly with great food and service, give it a try . read more

Fantastic experience. when we arrived we were told immediately that there was a larger party that may delay our service. Honesty first! we relaxed and settled in. our drinks were refilled and lunch arrived! Food was grea. the service was outstanding. the two waitresses checked in regularly. to top off a great lunch I was serenaded for my birthday -quite an experience. highly recommend!!!! read more

I got an order to go. It was some of the worst food I've eaten. I threw the leftovers in the trash. Very disappointing.

A great townie gathering place to meet up with friends for lunch and evenings for cocktails. The owner is very generous to the community, and has been for many years. read more

Stopped here twice in the last week. Atmosphere is great, Janice is always happy to see us!! And everyone for that matter! Food was good. I had a cup of the Pea soup and some Golden Fever wings both were great! We'll definitely be back! read more

Best service I've had yet in MA. Found this place on Yelp, not from the area and seems like everyone there knows each other. Really good community. My two waitresses were beyond perfect, food was amazing, can't make this up! Good food and great great staff. Will be back! read more

McCarthy's Pub - Pub Burger with sweet potatoes fries - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

Come here quite often as it's a five minute drive from me. I honestly love it here. Whether you come for drinks with friends, date night, or dinner with family you can't go wrong. My favorite meal is the leprechaun burger with a side of sweet potato fries! Sooo good! They have free popcorn and peanuts you can go grab if you want to. TVs everywhere and at the tables so you can always count on catching the game if you're looking for one! Good beer selection. Honestly the only reason it's not five stars is that sometimes you can wait a while (which isn't always bad, unless you're in a rush) if only one server is on. That and the bathrooms are suuuuper tiny. Not trying to seem rude but I feel like some people wouldn't fit into them so that's kind of a bust. But the place is great and I always recommend it to people! Oh yeah! And half priced wings on tuesdays!! read more

McCarthy's Pub - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

Cheeseburger chowder used to be the best ever & I would go there just for that. Now it just tastes absolutely HORRIBLE, not to mention it was lukewarm at best. Wings are amazing. Service is the worst you'll find in western mass, but they are all so nice & know it's not their fault the owner won't pay for more help. read more

McCarthy's Pub is a local Gem. We love the inviting atmosphere there. Everyone works so hard to make sure your time there is pleasant and the food is innovative and consistent ! One of our favorite local spots . read more

Food is great. Entire staff friendly and helpful. Great place to hang out with us locals. Most of all Janice the owner is the most caring, giving, and loving of others I have ever met. Thanks Rob Lavoie read more

Great atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks! We stopped in for a late lunch on NYE and were not disappointed. I had one of their martini's, a hot toddy and the turkey dinner and all came out wonderfully. The turkey was moist, veggies were fresh and the mashed potatoes were delicious. The hot toddy was made extra strong, which was appreciated. My husband had the drunken pastrami sandwich and enjoyed that too. The waitresses were pretty slammed but backed each other up and we were well taken care of. Definitely worth a visit!! read more

Just tried this spot out for the first time, as my accomplice's business brought us to B'town. It was fine! The beer is cold. Plenty of shamrocks and Irish accoutrements to look at. We tries the Reuben egg roll, which is pretty much what one would expect from its name. My burger was above average. The fries were fried. The pickles were pickled. Our server served us. Word to the wise: do NOT try to fetch your own popcorn. Do NOT. The beer was cold. read more

5 stars for what it is - a great local pub! Love the burgers and the fries. Though they serve my favorite kind of fries so I'm a little biased there :p Good service and good quality food. Definitely the place to go if you're in Belchertown for some reason. read more

Great meal and apps! Wings were crispy and delicious. Had pretzels and turkey dinner, as well. All food hot and flavorful! Don't miss this cut pub on 202! read more

McCarthy's Pub - Halloween drink menu! - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

McCarthy's is an old-fashioned Irish pub. Great food and friendly service. Popcorn on the table as soon as you arrive. Lots of locals like to hang out here. I know why! read more

Was really hoping for a good experience, since this is the closest bar to our new place. Unfortunately, service was slow (20 mins to get a round of beers), nearly an hour for food to come out. When it did arrive, my partner's order (the daily special) was missing a few advertised components and both meals were close to inedible. Two stars for the popcorn machine! Surprisingly expensive for the dive-y vibes they were putting out. read more

Great Food! The steak and cheese wrap was awesome! The home made hand cut french fries were very good. The turkey sandwich looked tasty. Service was excellent. Loved reading the Irish sayings decorated everywhere in the Pub. Hope to come back and try more great food. read more

McCarthy's Pub - Steak and Cheese Wrap with Onions, Peppers and Mushrooms. Hand cut French Fries - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

I went here with a good friend, right around dinner time. The place was packed to the gills. The parking lot is almost painfully tight, especially since we were in a pickup with the plow on. Inside, the place is a little tight as well, but feels comfy and homely. The food was pretty good, but a little under seasoned. Shepard's pie was good, but needed salt, and had a lot of oil on the bottom. I think maybe 85% or 88% lean ground beef would have improved the dish. My friend got an appetizer as his meal, and he seemed kind of unimpressed. It was all freezer/fried food. French fries, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, etc. But in fairness he knew what he was ordering so that's his own fault. I think it would be fun to come with more people and get a couple drinks. read more

Sat outside on the porch. Food was tasty and the service was fantastic. My 7 year old said her mac&cheese was the best she's ever had! Pretty serious compliment. read more

Good irish pub. Great viriety of spirits and beer on tap. Food is great and has a wide variety from irish food, pizza, mexican snack and good old local selections Always busy on weekends ! read more

McCarthy's Pub - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

Food is decent. Great atmosphere. Good beer. I enjoy their burgers most. Lots of locals on the weekends. Very busy around 6pm Friday and Saturday. Come early if you don't want to wait. read more

McCarthy's Pub - Garlic Parmesan Wings. Double baked. Decent but not amazing. - Bars Near Me - Belchertown, Massachusetts

McCarthy's is a pleasant bar for the most part. The servers and bartenders take the time to get to know you. Food is surprisingly good, especially the seafood. Beer is cheap, cocktails on the pricey side. A double vodka drink costs at least 10 bucks, which is kind of a shock in Belchertown. Similar drinks in Amherst or Northampton are generally $6-8. Sometimes the crowd gets a little strange when you have families with small children mingling with the rowdy drunks. Other than that it's your basic small-town Irish pub, with better-than-average bar/comfort food. Cheers! read more

This is simply a local pub in a small town that is a comfortable place to go in, watch some sports on the big screen, grab a bite of pub food or irish fare, and and a decent selection of beer. I have eaten here a few times, mainly burgers, and wraps, and had the Guinness Brats yesterday, which were excellent. Disappointed in being served cold garlic mashed, though.. It wasn't enough to bring me down. They used fresh green beans, which is good in a pub (usually you get canned garbage in most places!). A friend ordered the prime rib special, which he was more than happy with. During the summer a lot of bikes stop here as it is right on 202 which is a popular route for motorcycles (which is the reason I stop here as well). Waitstaff are always friendly with a smile. Reasonable prices for what you get. read more

Great food , service was amazing . You will not be disappointed . Had burgers , salmon sandwich and veggie burger all were good. French fries are fresh . Sad we live in Californina or this would be our regular place. read more

This is a local hot spot for my main-squeeze in his hometown of Belchertown, Mass., and I've been here a couple of times now on trips to see the family. It is a very standard Irish Pub that serves standard pub fare... but I must give major props to their wings. Seriously, those wings are a knockout. Other highlights for me are the local bands they have come rock out (serenade?) us patrons, and the unlimited free popcorn available. Great (cheap!) prices on drinks, and friendly servers. read more

Belchertownies only. They'll give you funny looks if you don't live there even if you're with regulars. Decent selection on draft for what it is. Food is mediocre bar usuals. I didn't really get too much of an Irish vibe except the handful of shamrocks. That's a fun game I'll have to play next time, find all the shamrocks. read more