Great vibe....great food....known for their fish and chips.....I had steak tips on toast with gravy that was really good....ate outside/under roof on the patio....all in all a great dining experience! read more

Get your outside bartender some help! Two should've been put out there ! Drinks were awesome . The ambiance at the tiki bar was awesome!!! The " crab dip" with Pretzles were extremely SAD! Cold Pretzles for one ! The " dip " itself was watery , tasteless and cold! Even though the top of the " dip " was partially burnt ! Shame on me I suppose for ordering such an item at an Irish restaurant . read more

People here always remember the regulars and take care of new people. Food is a tad pricey but quality is phenomenal. I love the bar seating and patio, vibe is always great, and live music is always good read more

My wife ordered a Buffalo Chicken Salad on Thursday. The red portions of the spring mix were inedible and one could easily see issues with the green portion. How this was served is beyond me. The person preparing the salad and the server both should have noticed. My wife picked apart the salad and ate what she could. The chicken portion was very small. When the server noticed the pile on the plate, the salad was immediately comped. In that regard, they did the right thing. McCleary's is a nice Irish Pub. It's a nice scene with live bands some nights. We used to go there quite often when we lived closer. I'm not saying we'll never go back, but it'll be a while. read more

McCleary's Public House - Salad Served at McCleary's - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

This place is in a league of its own! No matter what you select it's going to be delicious! I used to live around the area and recently came back to visit and the food is STILL amazing after the last time I had it 12yrs ago. Staff was just as helpful and kind as always. Place was still clean and welcoming even though it was very busy. Be sure to come here and check it out! read more

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I have become pretty disappointed with McCleary's. The last two times I've been here, depending on the waiter, they can be very inattentive. The food quality has gone down. It's dry, a salt bomb, and overcooked. For the price, I expect fresh and proper quality. Last night when we were eating dinner, they brought our entrees before our soup, and they said "oh we were out of cups" it took an awkward pause of me staring at the waitress for her to then ask if we still want it. Were they hoping we'd just forget? Why not say something sooner? I told them we do want the soup and then brought it out in bowls. What a brilliant idea!. And lastly, there's always a table where they're wrapping silverware. Fine if you're not busy. But now I know if they accidentally drop silverware on the floor, it doesn't get washed and instead added to the pile for customers. read more

tried to rush us out with a $150.00 check for 2!! RUDE! 2-Stars because the food is good read more

McCleary's public house is truly a hidden gem. My friends and I went hiking this day and wanted to stop somewhere to eat and have a few drinks. This establishment did not disappoint. The first part of the building itself just feels so homey you can tell it holds so much history. While walking down the hallway you get a glimpse of that history because there are photos along the wall of past days. It's very neat to stop and read about them. Then on the back half of the building they have a stage because they have live music some days, which leads into a beautiful outdoor terrace that just makes you feel like you stepped right into another country. The service was wonderful, and the food was all so yummy. Genuinely looking forward to stopping back in! read more

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Food is always good. Always have leftovers. Service is always good. Usually sit in rear which is super nice. Would highly recommend this place. Fish and Chips are my favorite. I usually get 3 meals out of it. read more

McCleary's Public House - Fish and Chips - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

When you pull up, don't miss the driveway next to the pub as there's a parking lot in the back. It's gravel so if you're on motorcycles, you may prefer to park along the side street. It's next to a railroad with little traffic. You can't see the water, but you may catch a train coming through! So I have to start off with the Maryland Crab Soup... Being from Maryland and having a palate, I have expectations... and they were met and exceeded with the flavors! Made me sweat right under my eyes as it should. I would have liked a bit more cabbage and more crab (you can never get enough, am I right?!). The bowl is a good size for the price and I would definitely get it again. The fish and chips also blew me away. I wasn't expecting half a fish on a plate, but it kept the fish moist and flavorful. The breading isn't heavy and tasted similar to funnel cake. I could only eat half, but will be air frying the remainder when I get home. The fries weren't my favorite as they were breaded, too. I would have loved a fresh cut option to balance out all the breading. Can't speak to the tartar sauce or coleslaw as me and mayo, no bueno... Again, I would highly recommend this dish as well and would order again. Finally, and to some the most important part, the BEER!! Guinness on draft (of course) and a wide array of taste pleasers. If you like fruity beer, they have several really nice ones! The Tripping Animals Ever Haze has a crisp and citrusy flavor and was a very refreshing IPA. This one was ordered a few times at our table. The patio out back is one of the neatest settings I've seen in a restaurant in a long time. Ivy all over the inside with plenty of natural light, almost like a greenhouse! The candlelight setting is very relaxing and inviting. Fantastic experience had by all and we will be back when in the area again! I apologize for the lack of food pictures, it was devoured very quickly. ;) read more

McCleary's Public House - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

This was our first visit. Makayla was very accommodating. We were celebrating an Anniversary and a Birthday. We were placed in both near the stage. We started with a freshly baked Crabby pretzel. Loaded with Crab meat. The Brisket Mac was full of flavor.Fish and Chips were prepared in a Beer Batter. Very crispy. We had the Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale. It had a silky finish with a roasted chocolate flavor. Delicious! Parking can be a challenge but , well worth it. Oh and the Chocolate / Peanut Butter pie was awesome. We'll be back!-Tim and Judy read more

McCleary's Public House - Brisket Mac and Cheese with Onion Straws and Potato Tots and Maduro Ale - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

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Great pub with live music. Mediocre food. If you want to have a brew and listen to some talented local musicians you'll be happy. If you want a good meal go somewhere else before you come here to drink. read more

Great place lot of different venue/seating options. The service was fast and the prices were fair

Love the quaint atmosphere of this pub! Food and drinks were phenomenal! Great staff! read more

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McCleary's is a terrific Irish pub. Great ambience, our family roots pass through Marietta, a it was a great taste of the local history. Guinness and Harp on draft was a great start, the shepherds pie was worth the trip in itself. We are at the bar, wheee the bartender made us feel like regulars. We had a nice conversation with our bar mates in a very friendly atmosphere. We will make McCleary's a regular event read more

The outdoor heated area is beautiful. Great service and great food. Perfect date night spot! read more

McCleary's Public House - Outdoor area - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

This place is soooo delicious! Wings, salads, and crab dip were definitely a favorite. Had the most delicious Hawaiian pizza egg rolls, a daily special - absolutely fantastic!!!! Service was great, and the restaurant has a great vibe. Indoor bar is moody and dark, and indoor patio is bright and green, take your pick! A wonderful surprise, but there is a magician (Alex) blew our minds!!! He wanders around and does card tricks for Sunday dinners, such a unique and fun experience. Will definitely come back! read more

McCleary's Public House - Indoor patio - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

The food was fantastic and the service was great. We sat in the indoor patio and can't wait to go back and sample more of their menu. read more

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Had large to go order on 5/27 for dinner and do not recommend. Ordered Fish and Chips; fish was burnt and received very little fries with dinner order. Got 2 different wing orders and they were so fatty with little meat. Reuben and burger was good. Check your order before you leave! read more

Service was great. Food was awesome. I've never had that much fish and chips in my life 2 pound piece of fish for a fish and chips. It was freaking awesome. read more

Worst fish and chips in my life. The batter on it was a quarter of an inch thick. And the fish was oily. I looked across the way and a guy at another table was eating it like a giant piece of bread. Yuck. Super drunk people at the bar right behind us. Just a bad experience. read more

The fish and chips were incredible. The cinnamon bun cake was incredible. The quesadilla was incredible. The pretzel and crab was incredible. The tomato bisque was incredible. The service was incredible. What an amazing place. read more

McCleary's Public House - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

My family and I decided to come here for dinner tonight because we wanted to try somewhere new. It looked really appealing from the outside, especially the back room. There's plenty of parking whether on the street or in their parking lot. We were greeted by the hostess who was friendly and sat us immediately upon arrival. I will state that it's a bit tight in there but I truly loved the atmosphere. Our server was Lachelle who was extremely kind and very quick to take our orders, grab us refills, and anything else we needed. We started with mussels and crab dip which came out piping hot. The mussels had a great flavor and were of good size. They were cooked to perfection and not rubbery at all. The crab dip was good and had a lot of flavor. It was a smaller portion than expected. My husband loved the prime rib melt and essentially licked his plate clean. I got a decent side salad along with the fish and chips. The fries were hot, the coleslaw was tasty and the fish portion was huge. I typically prefer a thinner fish and chips with not so much of a thick breading. However, it was fairly decent and I wound up bringing over half home for lunch. My kids enjoyed their meals as well. Overall, I really enjoyed it here and hope to come back in the summer to enjoy the outdoor space while enjoying more items on the menu. Prices weren't too bad given the portions. read more

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Beautiful restaurant and pub that I would love to eat at and it has a really nice Irish pub atmosphere.

I was here once before for a live show and loved it. Then when I came here with friends in 2023- we were sat in the back room which has an outdoorsy feel with a fire pit, lots of windows, and metal furniture. It was so great! I ordered a special of the day- chicken Fiorentine and the protein was moist, pasta properly cooked and taste was delicious! The group of 6 of us was there about 3hrs on a Tuesday and weren't rushed at all and had great service. We'll be back! read more

McCleary's Public House - Chicken Fiorentine - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

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Fun atmosphere, but the food is average at best Service was decent We were ask to leave our table ( that we had reserved weeks ago) because they had another reservation coming in after us. read more

service was excellent! reservations were accommodating. somewhat disappointed in my choice of food. I have always ordered fish and chips but during our last visit the size of the fish was significantly smaller. this visit I ordered chicken pot pie. complete disappointment. inside "pie" seemed to be very runny and actually no more then a bag of mixed vegetables. very little chicken. the "crust" which was considered pie crust was simply a pre frozen puff pastry placed on top and very tuff. very disappointed because we always rave about the food and take our out of town guests there. please don't skimp on quality. read more

We were there on Mother's Day. Had a reservation and still had to wait half an hour while others with reservations who arrived after us were sat before us. Food was good, wait staff was friendly, but there were long gaps between appetizers and entree, and finishing the meal until we got the check. Parking was st a premium and we got parked in when we tried to leave. Will try to go on a non-holiday night. read more

Great place! Amazing food. Great selection of draft beer. Great drinks & friendly people. Live music on the night I was there. Would definitely return next time I'm back in the area! read more

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Ordered the 'Top 5 in the US' Fish & Chips and they did not disappoint. The crab dip app plate was tasty too. The service was good, though we were disappointed that the waitress took our order for Maryland Crab soup and twice promised it would be right out, then told 20 minutes later there was no soup. The ambiance on the enclosed back porch was very peaceful. I'll be back soon for more Fish & Chips and some of that soup. read more

Nice menu, good food, excellent service. And live music on weekends. Food specials and beer specials. Staff knows their stuff - tastes of different beers freely offered. Lots of families, young 20's and 30's out for the night, this place was comfortable for all. Food was good. Tomato soup was creamy, not too tomatoey. Cup was small. Reuben came with either sauerkraut or coke slaw. Corned beef was tough, and not much slaw or sauce. French fries were excellent. Kids fish and chips came with chips and was just right for a child. With the atmosphere and service, it would Be worth the drive to spend an evening here listening to Music. read more

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Crab cake was amazing, $25, but literally all crab!!! Drinks were expensive if you got more than one or two. No happy hour specials read more

McCleary's Public House - McCleary s Crab Cake - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

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The first time I came here I found it to be a pleasant and unexpected surprise. The front has a great classic Irish-American pub feel. The back feels like you're dining in an indoor park or wooded area. It's enclosed, but vines grow around the translucent ceiling panels and it very much feels like an outdoor dining experience. I was not expected that kind of atmosphere, but I loved it. Feels like something you'd find in NY, Philly or Boston. The location is right along Front Street, which is an underrated experience with some of its other historical buildings and bar & grills. It has a fun vibe on a Friday or Saturday night. The food is also very good - namely the burgers, chicken sandwich and fish tacos.Other underrated menu items include the steaks and the prime rib. I've always found them to be tender and quality cuts. My favorite dish is the Shepherd's Pie. It can be harder to come by, even in Irish bars, but McCleary's does a great job with it. Pair it with your favorite beer, and you're off to the races. Don't get around here as often I'd like to these days, but I always enjoy my visits and would recommend to anyone who wants to try a new bar. read more

We stop here every time we come in to town to visit! So cozy abd wonderful. Great food too! Service was excellent especially Renee! read more

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Great ambiance and decent beer selection. The service was slow and hectic the food was edible. My wife ordered crab cake and it was covered with a strange sauce. Burger was ok, they have the low end French fries with the coating of stuff on them. Had to hitch through buggy down the street as they don't have horse tie jn parking lot. read more

The chicken wings here were delicious. And the staff was so friendly. I was worried about it being loud but it wasn't.

I have lunch with my Mom typically a few times a month. Today, I chose McCleary's because it's rather close to where she lives, they do lunch, and, as I perused their website, it was apparent that they are serious about following CDC guidelines. That gave me a sense of confidence as my Mom is 83. And also, I've never been there before. The host, although being pulled in a few directions at once, (lunch hour rush) made us feel very welcomed, and got us to our table in a timely manner. We took a spot on the enclosed patio area. Our server was top-notch, quite pleasant, and they were very attentive as well. I had a very positive experience, and will be back. (Also, the fish tacos were a legit banger!) read more

McCleary's Public House - Chicken tendies and fish tacos. - Pubs Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for dinner while on a road trip. Loved this place. Cute little pub. Looked cool from the outside, cozy on the inside with good energy. Service was good, we were in on a Sunday where they have magicians doing tableside magic. Was super random but a fun little surprise. The prime rib melt was delicious and a good sized portion. Fried shrimp basket was good... just lacked some seasoning. Had the chocolate tort to go and it was fair. Looking forward to going back. read more

Nice bar/pub/restaurant in a cute little river town. They have indoor tables and outdoor tables as well a a covered outdoor type area. Cornhole boards outside for fun. Inside they have a fairly large bar area and plenty of tables. Good beer selection on tap and a couple of pages full of different whiskeys and drink menu. Food menu is standard bar fare. We opted for the fish and chips as it is reputed to be the "5th best in the nation". It was very good as was the coleslaw Not a big fan of the coated style of French fry's but these weren't too bad. Check this place out if you're in the area or cruising on the rail trail on your bike read more

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I wish I had taken pictures, very cool interior decor. We sat in the covered patio area. They had a nice sounding band when we left. Great service , friendly staff, clean interior and exterior. I had the Reuben sandwich, I love them but have only found greasy sandwiches with very little meat until this place. Huge beer selection, mixed drinks, traditional pub fair along with some nice sounding entrees. Wish I lived closer or I would become a regular. read more