I had a couple of beers here and dinner. This seems like it could be a really nice place. There's a large curved bar with a lot of stools and also tables. There were televisions playing different channels behind the bar. The beer selection is good, with most mainstream beers on tap along with some Irish and craft beers, including Bell's Two Hearted Ale. It's a pretty dark place, as you expect from an Irish pub. I came in at about 5:00 on a Friday afternoon. I was the only patron and no one else came in while I was there. I'm not sure why it was so quiet--maybe this is more of a late night spot. I was offered a pub menu with a few limited selections. I don't know if they have a bigger menu at other times of the day. I got fish and chips, which was pretty good and a fairly large portion for $10. I thought their TV selection was a little unusual. They were playing an episode of South Park with the volume very loud. I asked that it be turned down and the friendly bartender readily complied. read more

McClafferty's Irish Pub - Fish and chips--on the pub menu for $10 - Pubs Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

I thought this place was fairly good at first... the prices were nice (I was here tonight.). I got a couple craft beers and the cheese sticks for a total of $12.75 (with a $1.65 tip). However, after I got my bill, I decided I wanted a 3rd drink... and the lady behind the bar said that she already closed my tab, therefor, I couldn't get another drink! I have been to hundreds of bars and I have never been told that I couldn't get another food item or drink item after closing my tab, so I felt a tiny bit insulted by that. Mischa J. read more

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Great place to chill. Got awesome beer and a free birthday shot of Irish Whiskey. We played darts for a solid two hours during happy hour. This place is awesome. read more

McClafferty's Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

Was also nice but closed 2022 after the deck entry collapsed. So 2 down. Need more good karaoke choices now

Whenever I'm in Morgantown on business, I stay at the Clarion Hotel Morgan on High Street, and I drink at McClafferty's. I really like the ambiance; it's not scuzzy enough to call it a dive, but it's not pretentious and fancy and relentlessly HIP, either. Instead it has genuine atmosphere, with lots of brick and wood and generally subdued lighting, an impressive lineup of beers on tap and even more in bottles, and of course the requisite fully-stocked bar. There are one or two pool tables and a row of video lottery machines if baby needs new shoes. The bartenders and locals are generally pretty easygoing and don't mind being engaged in conversation, which is important to me because I went to West Virginia University in Morgantown. If I lived in Morgantown this would be one of my main hangouts. read more

Out of Smithwicks. Bartender very rude. Came here to eat, never asked if we wanted anything. Had a Guinness and left. By the way we were the only ones in the bar at 4.30 pm on a Saturday. read more

A great place to have a drink or twelve. McClafferty's has that great dive bar atmosphere - smoky and funky, without being filthy or stinky. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like if you leave sober, you've clearly done something wrong while you're there. It has all the dive bar staples: pool, dart boards, and a staff ready to sell you shot after shot until you're eyes are bloodshot. They also have live music quite often - from hard rock to, you guessed it, Irish! (if you are ever in Moorgantown and get the chance to see "The Staggering Cardoons", a local Irish rock band, at McClafferty's definitely take the opportunity!) The venue is large enough to have a good sized crowd and a band and still have plenty of room for you to move around. Food... They sell it, but to be honest, I've never ventured from standard fried bar fare here. The stuff I've had has been good, but I can't really say too much about the menu. Many of my friends have eaten here though, and I can't remember ever hearing any of them complain. read more

Great atmosphere, free pool, and almost never crowded. Crowd really varies but it's always a nice mix. One of my favorite of the Morgantown bars. read more

I loved this place back in college and loved it going back this weekend. Dark, smokey, obscure and definitely no frills. Eight years later and you still walk out smelling like fried food, cig smoke and whiskey-love it. read more

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. best dive bar in the galaxy. Although, there is minimal parking for land speeders. read more

I love this place! McClafferty's is a comfortable relaxing bar to hang out, watch a game, and enjoy the night with your friends. The bartenders are really what make this bar as good as it is. They are all fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Not only that, but there's a wonderful beer selection. They have everything from Bud Light to unique craft beers. Their food is great as well. I always get their wings, and in my opinion, they are the best in town. Plus, their rosemary fries are delish. In addition to that, they have trivia, darts, pool, foosball, and live music! Open mic night is Wednesday and is a must attend, and drink specials every night of the week. Overall, this is my favorite place in Morgantown. I love McClafferty's! read more

My friends and I recently started going here every Thursday for the past couple of months for their $10 all-you-can-drink special. We love the atmosphere of the place. We love singing karaoke there, too. However, one of the bartenders is rude. I do not like how he stops what he is doing and screams at the tops of his lungs that he "accepts tips!" It's very unprofessional. read more

Morgantown is a city that is well known for its legendary partying and epic nightlife. As a quintessential college town - home of West Virginia University - the nightlife can be downright electrifying. Students and townies will frequent and sometimes even troll the usual loud places like Bent Willies, Chicken Bones, Gibbies, Big Times, Sports Page, and all the other popular hot spots, but one icon has lurked in the shadows for a very very long time and is perhaps the most underrated of all the watering-holes in town. Yes, McLafferty's was always an afterthought in the old days - a place where impetuous drunkards would stumble upon after they've been forcefully ejected from every bar in Morgantown. In those days, the second you set foot into McLafferty's (In most cases, at the tail-end of a pub crawl), you'd expect to dodge the usual beer bottle flying across the room, along with maybe a bar stool or two followed by some obligatory profanities and just hope and pray you might not get caught in the crossfire. It would be worth it for this was probably what a true Irish Pub must have been like in the olden days - a properly preserved piece of history and amid all of the adversity, the amazing staff would somehow tolerate it all and happily refill your drinks with courteous and professional attitudes. Pretty Incredible. Today the hostile crowd has been largely subdued and replaced by a much mellower one - but it's a crowd that wants to have good times and good conversation but avoid the hassle of screaming into eachother's ears, waiting in long lines, and paying premium prices for colorful cocktails. Besides for an expansion, the cozy, neighborhood pub feel of McLaffery's has not changed, there is a pool table, a foosball table, and plenty of board games for people who want to play, there is seating for those who want to chill, and there is a shockingly good selection of pub-grub for those who want to begin their quest to cure their impending hangovers. For all of those who have been pampered by pseudo-dives in places like DC, New York and just about everywhere else, this a true dive bar and an awesome one at that. What is even more amazing is that this has become a go-to spot for people who want to meet up especially around Christmas time when all the students are gone and the townies are in town visiting. In the relentlessly changing landscape of the Morgantown pub scene, I really hope that McLafferty's never changes and maintain its charming appeal. I consider it a must-visit especially for out-of-towners visiting on game-days. read more

Looks like a really cool atmosphere with a dance floor, pool tables, and some gambling machines. The bartenders here are by far the most friendly and most outgoing in Morgantown! read more

I love McClafferty's. Been a regular for about a year and no other bar is more accepting. It's dark and cozy, casual and always a good time. Bartenders are extremely personable, and don't put on a show for customers. Genuine always. The bar owner is constantly available for any complaints, and he is extremely dedicated to creating a pleasant experience for everyone. I feel more comfortable in this bar than anywhere else in Morgantown. The only way to put it is that McClaff's is family. Absolutely my favorite bar in town. Cheers to Danny & the rest of the staff. read more

Total Dive, Totally Awesome. If you are looking for a place to drink without all the drama this is the place

This place is awesome. The beer is cheap and delicious! There are board games in the back to keep you occupied as well as pool and darts. I love this place so much it is awesome! read more

The Home of The Irish Car Bomb! This is a complete one-sided review of McClafferty's Irish Pub located in Morgantown, WV. It has to be; I helped open the pub in the fall/winter of 2000. I was one of the first employees to pour a perfect Guinness, dance an Irish jig, and offer a helpful word to a patron in need of encouragement. Before the days of Chez and Macaroni, I was Heather Mac, McClafferty's original manager and bartender! I have since retired from the bar business, but still like to go back and visit the establishment that I helped create. McClafferty's Irish Pub is located on the corner of University Avenue and Walnut Street near the Mon River in Morgantown, WV. It is a cozy, warm, and friendly atmosphere and the staff pride themselves on having a wide variety of beers, drinks, and fun available. It offers up to 21 beers on tap, many different bottled beer selections, many specialty drinks, and a complete food menu. Prices are incredibly reasonable. They offer several forms of entertainment-Juke Box featuring many local bands plus the favorites, Golden Tee, 2 dart boards, pool table, Video Lottery Machines, board games, NTN Trivia, live music, and multiple big screen TVs for your sports viewing pleasure! The bartenders, staff, and Shelly, the manager, are fantastic and are there to help you have a fun, safe, and enjoyable evening out. Unspun by Amazon ranks McClafferty's in the top 15 best Irish Pubs in the state of WV. Find out for yourself, why McClafferty's is the best bar in Morgantown to start or end your evening! Tell them that Heather Mac sent you! read more

Classic old-school pub. Was rolling through town, and wanted to watch Sunday night football. Nice selection of microbrews, plus a few cheap, watery domestic varieties (my choice). If you're a foo-foo drink person, head elsewhere. Friendly barkeep and locals... read more

Definitely a dive, but decent enough in its category. You won't normally get assaulted by off-format music here (they stick to rock and maybe reggae and/or classic country, and even Irish folk/rock on some nights). Staff are pretty solid, they're open late, and they don't mess around with their hours like one or two nearby places do (you can rely on going there and drink/eat until you planned on and they won't rip your evening short). Their beer selection is okay, have some decent whiskeys, prices are good enough, have sports on TV, but are pretty short on outlets if you want to charge up or work while you drink. Food is so-so: fish-and-chips is supposedly done in a stout mix, but I fear they over-fry it, although they will serve food pretty late (may be a wait), and menu is simple. For your time and money, it's a big improvement over the "brewpub" next door (cleaner place, more professional staff). read more

did i have an awesome time? no. did i drink awesome shooters & listen to awesome music, and then just sit around and soak up everyones awesomeness? f%^+ no because the distinct odor from outside the bar traumatized me to the point where i didnt want to step foot in it ... the blake sheltons greatest hits coming from afar did not help either!!! to the owner dress code should be enforced!! and that dress code?? yeah all it needs to say is #weardeodrantornoentry jesus 1.4/5 would not recommend read more

There are many reasons why I love this bar, but this review is all about their wings. For all of those that go to bdubs or Keglers for wings you have been missing out on one of Morgantown's best kept secrets. Rob's Southwest sauce is the best I have ever tasted. I will never claim to be a saucier or a great connoisseur of sauces, but I have traveled this country a bit and no one can beat this sauce. If you live in Morgantown and have yet to try these you need to go there today! read more

This place sucks. The bartenders are always rude and unfriendly, the crowd is always loud and drunk, and the bartender even told me there was like a damn $10 limit on credit cards. I just wanted one drink. What a good way to force people to either leave or drink more alcohol/spend more money than they want to. read more

Didn't think anything special about this place but had a good time hanging out with some new friends here and drinking beer. There was a cover that night but it might have been because there was an event going on that night. Probably won't be back for a little while nut that is just me. Let your Irish out and booze it up at McClaffertys. read more

Neighborhood type of feel, little below average beer selection, and a little dingy looking. Type of place nerds go to and play a board game while they over analyze their beer selection. Better options close by. read more