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    McGrath's Pub

    4.1 (246 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Hunter-s Chicken

    Always a great time at McGraths, amazing food, kind people, and good vibes. Every time I come get the fish and chips. Their coin chips are the way to go!

    William S.

    First restaurant I've been to in Harrisburg, absolutely lovely quality sandwich and fries. Super inviting inside with a very nice bartender. Next time want to try their other option of fries, these were delicious tho! Burger wasn't too heavy. Would go back!

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    Carlos C.

    Add this to your list! My buddy recommended this place and it did not disappoint. Showed up a few minutes after they opened and it filled up quickly with the lunch rush. That right there tells ya this is the place to be! Sat at the bar, and the service was great! Food was delicious, and the rustic pub feeling passed the vibe check. I'll for sure be coming back for dinner next time I'm in town. FYI, I parked on the street and did have to pay. There is a parking garage east of the entrance however I did not ask if they validate parking or if it was free during a certain time in the day.

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    Laura P.

    Good variety on their menu. Typical pub food. Shaun was our server and he was very cordial to us and gave us all the time we needed, but was there to answer questions when we needed. Two thumbs up to him. We ordered the Ryan, Carolina BBQ Burger, and Shepherds Pie. Ryan's meat was tough to me, but the flavors were all good. Just wish there was more sauce to soak up the drier meat. Carolina BBQ Burger was juicy. There was a big hunk of fat on the brisket at the end which wasn't appetizing. So lost some money there, but the flavors of it were fine. Shepherds pie was disappointing to me. I've had it in Ireland before, which I can't compare this to since that was more authentic. But I've had plenty of bad shepherds pies in the past, but some good in the US (Pensacola Florida in particular). The veggies hadn't been cooked all the way through so they were too hard to bite through. Good amount of meat though and the sauce was decent. Mashed potatoes could've used some more flavor. I wouldn't order it again, but they did a decent job for PA.

    Buffalo Garlic Habanero wings
    Gary H.

    Today's lunch stop was McGrath's Pub in Harrisburg. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the wings were. The Buffalo Garlic Habanero sauce was outstanding -- packed with flavor and just the right amount of heat. The wings themselves were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender inside. Overall, I'd give the wings a solid 9 out of 10.

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    Stacy M.

    The best local Irish Pub in Harrisburg! Bartender Jen is the bomb!! Fun, welcoming and accommodating. Definitely try the Hunter's Chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies. Delicious!! It has a definite Irish hometown vibe. Feels like you're in good ol' Dublin Two story bars available and street parking, but it was nice to just stumble.upon it while walking downtown. Whether it's stopping in for a quick late afternoon drink, a relaxing dinner, or late night nibble and drinks - this is your place. It's even hoppin' at 11pm on a Sunday. Couples gathered to play cards, visit with friends, or post show at the Whitaker Ctr. Such an inviting spot, visited 3 times in one day

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    Kristen E.

    Our group would like to petition to grant McGrath Irish Pub 6 out of 6 stars. This was admittedly our second choice for dinner, when Appalachian Brewing Company was closing at 7pm, but we were not sorry. We were able to call ahead to reserve the last table in the back. The space itself is small but charmingly decorated for autumn. The kitchen might have been short staffed, but when we told our waitress one of us needed to catch a train, their entree came out likitysplit. This was our introduction to Irish potato pancakes, or boxty. That part wasn't amazing, to be honest (undercooked?), and the Brussels sprouts were okay, but the duck. The duck, with its crispy skin, was divine. And the braised short rib fell off the bone in one piece. The veggies on that entree were just meh, but the gravy. The gravy was revelatory. If you could have put that gravy on thise short ribs, with some rosemary roasted Brussels sprouts, the resulting entree would have been osgasmic, positively indecent to consume in public. The table enjoyed a couple of Guinnesses and Irish mules, an Irish coffee (the kind with Baileys), as well as a dessert with cheesecake and ice cream. The prices were fair. There are single-room, gender-segregated restrooms, but a male employee came out of the ladies room when I wanted to go in. Altogether we had a great experience and would definitely go back.

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    I can't comment on the food as I didn't eat, all the portions I saw were huge. Service was great. Drinks were cold. Nice little pub.

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    Omg mcGarthas don the bartender meme the best Margarita in a Irish bar..best place good music

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    I love the service and ambiance of this location I make an effort to go back often when I am in town. Great friends and great food.

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