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    McCloskey's Tavern

    4.0 (185 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Irish, American
    Wed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Thu 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MCCLOSKEY'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Blackened chicken with blue cheese
    Michelle C.

    I always get the same sandwich whenever I eat here. The blackened chicken with blue cheese and French fries on the side. I've had salad here as well but I prefer their sandwiches. Service is always prompt. Most of the time I've visited, the bar is full or there's a good amount of people sitting at tables. So it's a popular spot in Ardmore. Parking is limited to the street but they do have parking lots close by.

    Buffalo Wings
    Michelle W.

    Good food but strange service. The drink menu didn't have prices and when we asked the server, she wouldn't tell us any prices. We ordered drinks and food, and later asked for water which she never brought, we had to ask another server. The food was good but service vibe was weird.

    Black and Bleu Burger
    Jenna F.

    Food was good, we got the Nashville hot chicken wings and they were super crispy and got a good portion. The burgers were really good and large. The salad was alright nothing special about it but it was how it was described. The service was quick and friendly.

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    11 months ago

    Old faithful! Glad to see Marty still there working the bar! Great food, great drinks. A little tight but us locals are used to it.

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    Ambiance was great, must get a rsvp, very busy place. Services and employee s were very friendly

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    The always get the order right and it's really good food and the beers are good. Very trustworthy option

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food! Good drinks and live Jazz entertainment that night! Very family like in how we were treated. I'm definitely going back.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, great service. It DOES get noisy, but that's not McCloskey's fault.

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    Food was average. Service was good. Nice atmosphere. Considering giving it another try.

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    My boyfriend and I love McCloskey's! Marty is awesome. It's our favorite place for football, wings and drinks. We'll be back soon!

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