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    McGonagle’s

    3.8 (64 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Tiny coleslaw.  Order the $26 fish & chips and this is what you get.  Ridiculous!
    Ben I.

    Very disappointed. Ordered fish & chips - $26! Meal was fried tempura style and was flavorless. To add insult to injury, the tartar sauce had no pickles, so it was basically mayonnaise. Also, the side of coleslaw they served wouldn't fill a shot glass. Also, they charge $5 for garlic butter. WTF? Finally, they add a 3% "administrative" fee to all checks. If you go to a restaurant that does this, I suggest never going again. Restaurants are taking their lead from airlines with ridiculous BS fees.

    Back room
    Joseph F.

    So much fan fare for this new pub in Dorchester. Parking can be hard. They do have a small lot otherwise it's street parking. We were first sat at a round booth (4 of us). The circumference of the table did not match the booth. It was very awkward to sit. Thankfully our server was a pro and moved us to a table in the back room. That back area is huge. One thing that bugged me was the state of the menus. Mine was dirty and had clearly got wet before. It is a small detail but it felt a bit sloppy. What we got: - Fish and chips (8/10): The filet of fish was huge. It came with coleslaw, tartar sauce, and a side of curry. The slaw is very mayo heavy but I liked it. The tartar is easily some of the best I have ever had. I never had curry with a chippy before, it was great. The only reason this is not a ten is because they serve the fish on top of the chips. It looks nice but it makes the chips soggy. - Irish stew (10/10): This is a top notch beef stew. The meat was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. Dipping the Irish soda bread into the broth is the move. - Shepherds pie (8/10): Great presentation and a very strong lamb flavor. I would have liked more vegetables in the mix though. - Pizza #2 (7/10): This is the pesto pizza. My friend ordered this and I have no idea why you would get pizza at an Irish pub. It was fine but definitely his fault for ordering it. Bathroom Review: Very clean men's room. It is a shared setup with two urinals and one stall. The stall has a full door for privacy. No paper towels, only a hand dryer.

    Pizza 2
    Julianne W.

    This is a phenomenal spot for just about any kind of night. If you're looking for a casual pub night where you can get a massive fish & chips and a Guinness, go to McGonagle's. If you're in the mood for live music, go to McGonagle's. The artists they bring in are great! If you're looking for a girls' night out, go to McGonagle's - their cocktail list is divine and so unique. Service is always top notch, and the energy in there is immaculate. Photographed here is the Pizza 2, with pesto and burrata, and their wood fired pizza is a MUST. Overall, I have never had a bad experience here, and can't wait to come back.

    Receipt

    Spice bag at McGonagles one year apart . No comparison last year lots of chicken , peppers, onions spices . Last week tiny amount of chicken, barely any peppers or onions or spices, no curry sauce . Very disappointing, Also , check had an administrative fee , total BS . Disappointed

    Pan fried salmon
    Reika H.

    I came with my book club group and we shared the cheese croquettes for the appetizer and I ordered the grapefruit fizz cocktail and the pan fried salmon and was impressed by the food! The restaurant is reminiscent of the Dubliner in Downtown in terms of internal decor and the food was just as good! The service was also great.

    Old fashion- 1 fat ice cube just how it should be. Really good blended flavor. One of the better old fashions in the Boston area.
    Eric M.

    Really great atmosphere. Old fashion was perfect, one large ice cube. You can't beat it. Service great. Come here.

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    Malcolm G.

    Came into check out McGonagle's on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed. If coming in a weekend, please make a reservation or get there before noon if you're cool sitting at the bar. Service was great and quick. Food was solid. For as busy as it was, it wasn't that nosy. Good place to grab a guinness and watch soccer or hockey

    Cool D.

    Good spot to watch games with good vibes!Solid menu! Gluten free pizza and regular pizza! Both really good! Bar service on point upstairs and downstairs!

    Pork chop
    Killian C.

    A lovely establishment with very friendly people. The food is fantastic, service is great aswell. And the night life "ambiance" is fantastic. Would highly recommend.

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    Lisa B.

    I had to check this new neighborhood place out! I will say it's gotta be tough competing with Scobies who just opened up, also Irish, right down the street. The ambience was fun (there's tons of space and seating) and the parking was easy. But the food really was very meh. We tried the spice bag, a pizza and the chicken and ham vol au vent. The spice bag was fun to eat from, but it was WAY over salted and ruined the dish. The pizza was WAY undersalted and also made it not very tasty. I will say that the pizza was half off (9bucks) because it was Tuesday, so that maybe is a fun perk to check out. The puff pastry was the best thing we ate! And the Irish drinks are obviously fun-but service was slower than it should've been on a Tuesday night. Overall a good bar, but maybe not the best restaurant

    Shepherd's Pie
    Caroline L.

    Walking in you would think that it's a small place with a bar and a few tables but then you walk to the stairs you realize this place is huge!! It's got lots of space with 2 bars perfect for large gatherings which was the case with a lot of my family meeting here for brunch. With the Irish pub theme, I knew I had to get something that fits and I chose the Sheppard's Pie. Wow was it excellent! The lamb filling was super rich and nicely seasoned and that mash potato topping was perfectly crispy on top which made it feel like a crunchy pie crust. Such a perfect comfort food! The service was great as well. The server was very attentive and friendly and got everything to us in a timely manner. Thank you to all the staff for a great meal and service!

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    Ambiance is a 5 food was a 3 but that's the best spot to watch a game in Dorchester - you will have fun

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    Come for the Guinness, EPL, and darts. Great service and the interior and menu were fantastic. Spice bag was delicious as well 10/10

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    Review Highlights - McGonagle’s

    We shared the Spice Bag (spiced chicken, fries, peppers & onions with curry sauce), plus Irish soda bread with butter.

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    The Dubliner - Fish & Chips

    The Dubliner

    4.2(221 reviews)
    5.1 miDowntown
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    I made the reservation at the Dubliner for a birthday dinner with my family. We arrived a little…read moreearly for our reservation and the hostess was welcoming and pleasant. She was able to find us a table after a short wait at the bar. By the way, at the bar I had the best Guinness I have had in a while - a great pour. Once we sat down, Rachel was right there to welcome us and get us started. This exceptional level of service from her continued throughout the evening. We started with the sharing platter and each item was fantastic. Everything was hot and delicious. Of particular note were the pigs in blankets - the sausage is fantastic. The only disappointment was that it came with one scotch egg instead of two. For supper, two of us ordered shepherds pie, one Guinness pie, one Guinness stew and one Fish & Chips. Everyone was very happy with their meal. Great flavor/seasoning, good portions and perfectly cooked beef and fish. We continued to enjoy the Guinness and Smithwick's on tap until the end of the meal when got a round of Irish Coffee which was delicious. Rachel was spot on with her service and attitude and even engaged in a conversation with us about our next trip to Ireland and she reinforced our desire to go the north of Ireland including Donegal where she is from. At some point my wife told Rachel that it was my birthday and that I am not a cake person. Rachel managed to get the kitchen to make a personal size apple crumble which was scrumptious and happens to be a favority of mine. In fact my wife commented after that she would have ordered it but it was not on the menu as a dessert. Another example of Rachel going above and beyond the call to ensure we had a great experience. And we did. Thank you to Rachel and all the staff and chefs for a briliant evening. I can't wait to go back!!

    The Ham and Cheese Toastie is my fave dish from the Dubliner but it changes every time! The bread…read moreswitches up but I always order it because when it's good it's really good. Service is usually always good - easy to order. It gets super busy on Fridays at lunch so you usually have to wait longer but nothing too crazy. Ambiance is pretty standard pub - good beer, good people, good food.

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    The Dubliner - Outside entrance and patio.

    Outside entrance and patio.

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    Chicken Tenders & Fries

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    Emmets Irish Pub & Restaurant - Guinness Beef Stew

    Emmets Irish Pub & Restaurant

    4.0(552 reviews)
    5.0 miDowntown
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    Love this place. When I'm here, I forget Boston exists on the outside as I'm culturally brought…read moreinto a new world. I feel like I'm in Ireland here. It's homely, welcoming, and I feel included. Last went here during the Red Bull Heavy Metal event that was happening at City Hall. Place was packed. We had the best Irish coffees and were able to get a table despite the crowd. I love the attention to detail this place puts regarding its decorative wood around the bar, the lighting, life music, and more. Great place to have a drink. Yes, I think the food could improve a bit - maybe some nice club sandwiches or vary the food offerings, but overall love this place.

    We were a table of 7, and unfortunately the service really fell short. After our initial drinks and…read morefood order, we barely saw our server again. We kept trying to make eye contact, but it didn't work~eventually we had to wave someone down. Even then, the response from the bar felt like it was an inconvenience just to send our server over. That said, the food was mostly good. The bangers & mash and the burger were spot on. However, the "Taste of Ireland" pies were disappointing~2 in particular missed the mark. The shepherd's pie had no mince (just potatoes and peas), & the Guinness pie was more like a beef stew than a proper pie. Overall, some strong dishes, but the service and a few key items would make me hesitate to return.

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    Emmets Irish Pub & Restaurant - Bar and Seating Area at Emmets

    Bar and Seating Area at Emmets

    Emmets Irish Pub & Restaurant - Guinness Beef Stew, "Taste of Ireland".

    Guinness Beef Stew, "Taste of Ireland".

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    Cheers - Ma Clavin's Boston Clam Chowder, very good.

    Cheers

    3.5(1.4k reviews)
    5.0 miBeacon Hill
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    I'll be honest, I was a little disappointed the second I walked in the door. I walked in, said…read more"Good afternoon everybody" and nobody said my name. Thought this place was where everybody knows your name?? Haha Seriously, we were on our way to the airport and unfortunately did not have time to try out the food. I was hoping to at least have a beer at the bar but again, was flying out of Logan International Airport. Looking around really brought back some memories of the show. Upstairs was a replica of the actual bar from the set along with a second gift shop. There is a small gift shop on the first floor. I look forward to visiting Boston again in the future and will definitely get a beer at the bar.

    I walked down the stairs to go into the bar and there was a host waiting to seat people and I asked…read morehim " What's my F'n name?" He had no idea so that means this place is built on lies! Everyone doesn't know your name! Anyway, this place is a tourist trap but that's kind of the point. I walked in hoping to see the square bar like in the TV show but instead there is just a small bar and a bunch of tables, then down the hall, there is another smaller bar and more tables. There is also an area to buy all the standard gift shop souvenirs. We ordered a couple of beers from the bar while checking out all the memorabilia all over the walls. We didn't eat any food so no opinion on any of it. The place was cool for what it is. So, while they may not know your name, but you'll be glad you came if you are a fan of the tv show. Just keep the expectations low and enjoy.

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    Cheers - Gift shop

    Gift shop

    Cheers - Brownie Sundae. Cheers 10/24/2024

    Brownie Sundae. Cheers 10/24/2024

    Cheers - The TV set bar replica

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    McGonagle’s - irish_pubs - Updated May 2026

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