Love this gem of a place! Can never go wrong with an authentic Irish Pub! My husband & I went here the Friday before St Patty's Day! We were SO lucky to get a seat! Service was good ( needless to say they were slammed) & so was the Fish & Chips! My only reason for 4 stars is they need a better system for overflow on busy days. We were seated at the first table & ppl were coming in and literally standing at our table. We were pinned in & looking at butts throughout our meal . I feel it is fair to say people should wait outside until called in for a table! read more

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My party of 4 wandered into McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery on a busy Monday afternoon. It was extremely crowded with holiday revelers, but we were immediately offered the next available table. This speedy service would be the kindest encounter with the pub's wait staff. As someone with a dairy allergy, I always make sure that my server understands my limitations when ordering from a new menu. Our server seemed to not be knowledgeable of what "dairy" or milk is, and after I ordered the fish and chips, she went to confirm if there was dairy in the batter. There was immediately hostility from her when it was time to change my order, as the fish batter did have milk in it. My husband modified my order to a tuna salad sandwich, verifying that this was a dairy-free option. However, she didn't seem to realize that butter was also dairy, and would have served me a buttered toasted bread with my sandwich if my father in law hadn't of thought to verify. I did not see her smile or greet any guests warmly in the time we were in the pub, which I usually don't care about, but when a server is openly hostile towards a party, it sours everyone's experience. My husband's bangers and mash was badly burned and the tuna salad was incredibly lack luster. The only positive scores of our experience was the cozy atmosphere and the soup of the day. read more

We scouted out this sweet Irish pub in Franklin to celebrate my daughter's 24th birthday. We found it to be a quaint, relaxed atmosphere and as we sat to look at our surroundings and the creative menu, we felt as though we had stepped into a local pub in Ireland. Just fun. We each ordered something different for our meals and I ordered an appetizer for the table. Wow! Those corned beef & cabbage eggs rolls were the best egg rolls I have ever had. And the curds were wow! Our drinks were kept filled, food came out hot and quickly. Our server was kind. DELICIOUS food. We can't wait to come back, maybe for a live music or game night! read more

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I've always loved McCreary's. It's been a staple original business in downtown Franklin for many years (my entire childhood at least) and the quality has remained consistent over time. It's meets the cozy pub feel that you'd expect and the food is something I think about when I'm feeling homesick. The prices have remained pretty reasonable too! You have to get the fish and chips when you go & enjoy a pint if that's your jam. This is the place to do it! Parking in downtown Franklin is hit or miss. There's street parking, a lot behind the strip and they've added a newer parking garage if you strike out on the street. read more

We stopped in for snacks on a busy Saturday afternoon. We shared the loaded kettle chips and egg rolls. Service was ok. She came to take our order quickly and things came out pretty fast. But it was slow to get drink refills. The food was fine, too. The kettle chips were pretty good. They had a lot of toppings. We added hot sauce to give them more punch. Highly recommend. The egg rolls could be good. They come with a mustard, which is a nice choice. But the shell was soggy and chewy. The filling was really yummy, though. Nice location right in the middle of everything. This place is worthy of a stop, if you're looking for something quick and easy. But I wouldn't make it a destination. read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - Loaded Beer Cheese Kettle Crisps and Eggroll - Corned Beef & Cabbage. - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Although staff was extremely attentive and helpful, I got sick from the food. Ordered a fish and chips. I thought the fish seemed undercooked and slimy, but still ate it because I second guessed my instincts and thought I was just overly hot/thirsty. The batter was fully cooked, so I assumed the fish was too. But it did taste odd, which made me think later that the fish itself was bad. Within an hour I was clammy and threw up. I was much worse the next day. And remained sick from a "parasite" for the next 10 days. (Yes, this was confirmed from the 3 dr's visits and medical tests that were completed) read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - 2 Piece Fish & Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

It's a small place so you'd expect good service but Brandy, wow. Ask for Brandy. She is the one. We started with beer cheese on homemade chips. Bacon, chives, sour crème but check menu for details. I forgot the pic and they were gone pretty quickly. A Rueben was ordered as was the Fat Irishman's Burger. Served on a pretzel bun I ordered medium and it was perfect. The "Old Man" has been on a Reuben hunt and said it was among the best he's had here in TN. If your after draught beer pick your favorite Irish brand first. That's what you'll get. There are many Irish fare menu items, again check the menu, to choose from. For me, the cherry on top is it's a locally owned family business. I will be back to try the other 879,things I saw I thought about. read more

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I visited McCreary's randomly with my family (large group of 7) and immediately were seated. The staff were a bit rude towards my dad as they cleaned off the tables while he was speaking to us about where we were sitting and one of the waitresses snapped at him saying "just give us a second to clean." We were all just waiting patiently because it's a tight restaurant with no standing area. The rest of our visit, the waitstaff were quick and pleasant. I had ordered a Red and Gold (Smithwicks and Woodchuck) which was really good! I also ordered the bangers and mash with a cup of clam chowder. The Bangers and Mash were disappointing in both presentation and flavor. There was no gravy on the bangers which was really strange for an Irish pub. Instead, it came with horseradish sauce which was good but usually bangers come with onion gravy or beans and it came with neither. The sliced cheese was a little random and unnecessary, I think. The mashed potatoes were really good! The soda bread was the best I've ever had (haven't had much but I've never actually enjoyed soda bread until our visit). I wish I could have bought a whole loaf, it was that good. The clam chowder was delicious but super buttery which coated the top layer of the soup. Still, very good. All of my family enjoyed their meals, I was the only one that was disappointed in my choice (which is why gave 4 stars instead of 3...if it was just me, it would be a 3). My husband's cottage pie was amazing and I was definitely envious (except for the random slice of cheese on top)! (*note, I LOVE cheese, but the slices were throwing me off). My dad ordered the fish and chips which he really enjoyed, my aunt had a baked potato and was satisfied, and my grandma had ordered a sandwich and love it. The two others in our group had a large bowl of clam chowder and fries. My step-mom raved about the fries. So really, I was the only one that wasn't as happy with my order but everyone else was happy with their choices. Would I go back? Yes, but never for their bangers and mash that lacked onion gravy. read more

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Fish and chips were amazing! Pot pie was okay. Service was a bit slow but they were packed. Overall great vibe.

Food is amazing, service is good considering the number of guests. Great location on 414 main in downtown Franklin. Our favorite when we are in town. read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - Fisherman's Folly with cheddar mashed potatoes, corned beef and shrimp. - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Great ambience, great food and drinks. We visited for St Patrick's Day and had a blast! read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

We had just arrived into Nashvile Airport, got our rental car and drove to Franklin starving. This was the only place open past 8:30 PM on Main Street. There were 2 guys playing some great music, and we had a round of drinks, and then ordered 2 Pot Pies. They were so bad, one of us sent it back, it was old and dry inside, and mine was liquid and like soup. Yuck! I like Irish food, and would have loved Irish Stew or Shepherd's Pie, but the server said the Pot Pie was one of their most popular items. We'd go back for the music & drinks, but the food was very disappointing! read more

This is a cute little pub that we visited in this quaint little town. As soon as we came in, we had a very nice server and he said us down and quickly brought us some menus and asked what we wanted to drink. Unfortunately, we were not beer drinkers, but they seem to have a large variety of alcohol options. Once I looked on Yelp and saw that they had the Reuben as an option, I knew that I had to go there. The taste was phenomenal and the fries were extremely hot so be weary. The service was very quick and prices are reasonable. read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - Reuben Sandwich - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Great space, great location and great food! A go to whenever we are in town. Also a happy hour menu

Food was very good and reasonable. Wait staff was excellent. You can't go wrong with the fish and chips at an Irish pub

I had the Dublin pot pie it was average at best. I make a better one at home. My brother had cabbage and it was very bland no seasoning. The food was average at least the Guinness was good. read more

One of the best gems of the Nashville/Franklin area!! McCreary's is such a fun environment with friendly staff, great food, and amazing deals. I recommend going for lunch around 2:30-3 PM, and then staying for 2-4-1 drafts starting at 3! Absolutely get the fish and chips entree and the loaded tots for an app! Also check out special events they hold, like their Saint Patrick's Day celebration! read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - people outside - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Delicious food. Great deals on Guinness during happy hour every day. We were visiting for a few days (3) and found ourselves at McCrearys 3xs. Great fries, cottage pie, the shrimp and rice ap hit the spot. Service was amazing. Very friendly and also quick to serve. read more

Good food, good service, and good servers. Clean eating area as well. I recommend this friendly restaurant with corn beef sandwich or plate.

First, the atmosphere is pretty spot-on in terms of capturing the ambiance of a public house. We've dined here numerous times when visiting Nashville/Franklin, and I'd say that service is usually reliable but seating is at a premium. The staff has always been friendly and thorough. The food is always reliably tasty and well prepared. It's pub fair so don't expect anything fancy, but you'll leave with a satisfied belly and palate. I'd say definitely give this place a try if you're in Franklin and there's a table available. I wouldn't wait more than 15 minutes to eat here though. There are other places with more seating and similar food without a long wait. read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - Galway Fish Sandwich and Killkenny Chicken Club Sandwich both with Irish Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Friday night we decided on the local pub for dinner- and quickly realized the band- Johnny Jameson and the Empty Pints was quite popular. Dinner was later than we planned but we loved the live music- lots of popular Irish drinking songs and the crowd was encouraged to sing along! We visit Nashville quite a bit and looking up Johnny Jamison's schedule will be part of our planning. Beer selection had lots of choices but we went with Guinness and cider! And the food- FANTASTIC! The loaded tots are a must for a starter. Then fish and chip, bangers & mash, cottage pie and a Ruben were all amazing- so good I forgot to get any pictures of the food. read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - The band - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

My friends and I studied abroad in Ireland together so we are familiar with good Irish food. The food here did the job, but it wasn't anything too special. Good spot for a pint though! read more

we went during lent for their fish and chips and it did not disappoint! the food was fresh and served hot. their homemade tartar sauce was sooooo good! service was super friendly and efficient. The restaurant is pretty small and downtown franklin is usually busy (especially on weekends) so expect a little bit of a wait when going. overall, our party had a great experience here! read more

If you are walking Main Street in Franklin and you are feeling a little Irish, stop in to McCreary's Pub. It's a small Pub, a few tables out side if the weather is nice, If they are busy grab a pint and stand outside. I grabbed a proper pint of Guinness to start with and some Corn Beef & Cabbage Egg rolls, very tasty with some spicy mustard. Then I had the Fish & Chips. The fish was very good, lightly battered.The fries are ok. I prefer a thinner fry. read more

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Good service, our waitress was friendly. It feels pub like rather than an over-stylized space leaning way too far into whatever it's trying to be. The food was good, the fries cooked perfect. The reason this isn't a five star is the reuben sandwich. Delicious sandwich overall, the deficiency is in the corned beef. The meat flavor was great but the cook on it fell well short of the tenderness I would expect. The meat on my sandwich was incredibly tough/chewy such that it was impossible to bite through the sandwich without pulling out the whole piece of meat. Being prepared to go at it with a knife & fork would be advised. read more

The ambiance is great - intimate and friendly. The servers are knowledgeable and positive - no Debbie Downers. The food is good and very reasonably priced at happy hour. The drinks are elaborate and extensive. It's a gathering place for countless locals. read more

Great service! Highly recommend the fish and chips and the patty melt. Great bar and really good food!! read more

My wife ordered the fish and chips and the fish came out soggy and not really flaky like fish should be the batter was soggy and I ordered a Dublin Pot Pie. The pot pie ingredients were dry with no gravy or anything moist in it. It was so inedible dry that I returned it. The atmosphere was OK and the young lady that waited on us was gracious about the food and she took my pot pie off of my bill. Fish and chips and a pot pie. Neither were good so I wouldn't recommend eating those items off the menu at all. read more

Amazing!! Great Ruben, great Irish coffee and salmon dip!! Would return and recommend to other visitors.

OMGOSH I really don't like to deviate much from just normal americana foods, so I was a little nervous when checking out the menu ahead of time. Happy hour goes until 6pm Monday to Saturday I believe, Beers two for one, wine $2 off, 1/2 price specific apps. My Pinot Grigio was great, the beer cheese chips app was great! The fries that came with my sandwich were incredible and I asked the waitress between the boneless wings or black bean burger and praise all things holy she said the black bean burger because honestly I think it has to be my favorite of all of them here in town. Ridiculously good. The flavor amazing (I wasn't sure about the "salsa" it said it had in the burger or the aioli) but I promise you should not ever pass this option up. The bread melts in your mouth and the cheese is so flipping good, tomato super fresh and delicious. Literally so filling! I was super hungry and only ate half. You bet I took the other half home! It was a Friday night and it was busy. Mine didn't come out with the rest of the tables food so we did wait on mine a bit longer plus a beer was forgotten until my sandwich was brought out. The slow weird service didn't even matter that much being that the food (and company) was excellent. This place is now on my radar and I'm so happy about that! Husband got Paddy melt, and would get it again! Our friends got the Reuben (liked it), and cottage pie (it was ok). Also they have tees, hats, drink koozies, and stickers for gear!! Ambiance: super busy, it was so hot out and it was cool but definitely sticky. We started at a table by the bar under the air con that was leaking so we ended up switching seats. Definitely recommend and definitely will be back! read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Pretty good food, nice service. I was surprised by how tasty the food was. The server said his parents started the restaurant. Everything was fresh and tasty. I really enjoyed it. read more

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This was my first time to eat here. The food was hot and fresh. Very tasty. Service was very good. Ambiance was good. If you are walking around downtown Franklin, this is a affordable place to eat. They serve brunch and have a good variety of beers. read more

McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery - Cottage pie with bread and a salad - Irish Pub Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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This place was GREAT! Great food, great staff and a friendly neighborhood vibe. Sit upstairs if you can and order something traditional.

Although it's small, it's very quaint and the signs and pictures are really great, They make up for the tight space with the quality of food and drink, and great customer service. My husband had the fish and chips, with homemade tartar sauce. It was delicious! I had the Dublin pot pie, which was very tasty as well. The only critique I would have is that it needed more of that fantastic filling. I chose the side salad and it was all very fresh and the balsamic dressing was fantastic. I had the cider on tap and my husband had a light lager (we forgot to get the names before leaving). Both were cold and refreshing. Our server was pretty awesome as well. Overall, super happy with our pick! We'll be stopping by again when we're in town. read more

We love this place!! Our favorites are the pot pies, hot potatoes, fries, and fish and chips. The pot pie is our return item. The salad with vinaigrette and house-made bread were fresh and delicious. We enjoyed our beer flight, Irish coffee and bourbon drink. They also have trivia night on Tuesdays and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. read more

Cool little spot in the heart of Franklin! Great whiskey selection! Friendly staff!!!

Loved the nostalgia feeling. Food was good and the place was lively. It looked packed but when seated you felt as if you were able to have a conversation without yelling and not everyone was listening. It felt cozy. We had a great time. read more

Wow- this place hit it out of the park! We are just finishing up an amazing breakfast!!! First of all the Bloody Mary was exceptional! Just the right spice level and quality garnish! Then my husband had the Ulster- was a huge success and I had the corned beef egg platter- let me tell you the BEST corned beef and plenty of it was atop crisp flavorful potatoes and eggs were cooked perfectly as requested. Brandie was super friendly and quick with the food and drinks. Will definitely be coming back soon!!! We eat out a lot and this is a quality MUST TRY!!!! read more

Stopped in for lunch while roaming downtown Franklin. The place is small and pretty tightly packed, and rather loud. Perfect draft selection for cred as an Irish pub. Really enjoyed a mid-day black and tan. Surprisingly excellent chips, and well above average fish that was also nicely crunchy. Another in our little group had the Irish country veggie special, and it really looked fresh and nice. They commented that it was a bit over seasoned with black pepper, but that didn't keep them from finishing off the plate. So extra credit for an Irish pub that can deliver the goods to vegetarians. It may actually be a good thing that McCreary's is a bit small and that parking can be just a little trouble, else I'd probably be frequenting more than I should! read more

Amazing people here- they go above and beyond (we recently"popped" in with a group of 7 and they happily figured out a way to seat, and were beyond accommodating). Just a solid place with great food, good beer, and a neighborhood pub vibe read more