Can you get more St. Louis than an Irish Bar located in the Soulard area of St. Louis? I guess I should say pub. I told my son I have never been here in my life. I ordered their pork chop, which came with asparagus and layered potatoes. The pork chop was served with a chutney sauce made from apricot, black, and golden raisins. This pork chop is somewhat unique to St. Louis; it's a huge bone-in chop, nothing in Naples, FL can compare. My chop was cooked perfectly. Now, as to never being here, I am exiting the building. There is a small dining area with an Irish band playing. I turned to my son and said I had been here before, pointed to the table I sat at, and told him I had Irish stew. It was in my drinking days, and I am sure I sang all the tunes with the band. read more

McGurk's - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Like most of St. Louis we showed up last Saturday to enjoy an Al fresco dinner. They were packed. After joining the queue we had a delightful walkthrough the surrounding neighborhood for the next 30 mins. Like clockwork they texted indicating the table was ready. We were seated and it was even busier. It took some time to order drinks and even longer to order and receive our food. Nothing unreasonable especially given the sheer amount of people there. But guess what we enjoyed our table conversations while the drinks were routinely refreshed and when the food arrived it was perfect. While "just basic bar sandwiches and a burger " everything was prepared as ordered. The appropriate temps. Mostly importantly it was just good tasting. Hats off to the cooks and the service providers! Impressive read more

McGurk's Pub review today on St.Paddy's day was appropriate but I did go there today but a few weeks ago in search of good fish and chips. Every now and then we try to find an equally delicious fish and chips my wife and I had at John Long's Chippery in Belfast a few years ago. The chippery's fish was cod with a light batter ,crispy not crunchy, soft melt in your mouth flavor. The chips are French fries lightly salted with a soft brown color and crispy texture. So far the closest match to John Longs fish and chips was Edible and Essentials restaurant in So St. Louis on Hampton. Unfortunately Matt B., owner and chef closed his doors and moved to the Ronald McDonald House as Master chef for all the Ronald McDonald houses organization. I hope the client's there are getting great fish and chips during Lent. As far as what is the best fish and chips by default after John Long's in Belfast is John D. McGurks. Their fish were 4 modest sized fillers with a choice of French fries or their homemade chips. It was the perfect portion of fish with a buttery flavor and a light crispy batter. I could not pass up the homemade chips they are iconic. Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day and make it to McGurk's soon. You will not be disappointed maybe even try the Rueben or Guinness Irish Stew. Two of my favorites. Sláinte. read more

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My VP's credit card definitely took a beating tonight. Our whole team showed up, and with an open bar in play, things escalated quickly. Beer flowed freely, a few rounds of shots made their way around, and the food kept coming. Even with what must have been close to sixty people ordering, drinking, and talking over each other, the staff here handled it all with impressive grace and efficiency. They kept the energy up and made sure no one was left waiting too long, which is no small feat in a crowd that size. I went with a Guinness, naturally. It's my go-to in a setting like this. To go with it, I ordered a Reuben sandwich. I skipped most of the bread and passed on the chips, but the filling was absolutely spot-on. Hot, tender corned beef layered with melted Swiss cheese, a touch of sauerkraut, and just the right amount of mustard. It was rich, savory, and satisfying--basically perfection on a plate. We'll definitely need to come back to McGurk's when it's a smaller group so we can enjoy things at a more relaxed pace. But for a big team night like this, they really pulled it off. Very impressed with how smoothly it all went. [Review 1187 of 2025 - 452 in Missouri - 24739 overall] read more

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I love Irish Pubs and McGurks has the look and feel of a solid Irish Pub in STL and I love going there for pints especially after my beloved Dubliner in STL closed down five years or so ago. That's why it pains me to write a less than stellar review but it's mainly because of the food. So I ordered the fish & chips and the quality of the fish was good, but it wasn't a traditional fish n chips plate you'd expect of an English or Irish Pub since the chips were actually pub potato chips although that were cooked in-house. Also on their plate was three small pieces of breaded fish which tasted good and I didn't leave hungry but just barely. Suffice to say I would've preferred to have one giant piece of cod or other white fish along with fries as opposed to pub chips and I think it should've been an option but yep I know now that I should've read the menu before ordering. Also noted that in a past visit I've had the corn beef and cabbage there and it was good but was a real basic dish. While the corned beef tasting good it was about as good as the same dish made at home and nothing stood out about it. I'll enjoy stopping into McGurk's for pints of Guinness. There's also a very nice patio out back. Finally I have to say the servers there are attentive and friendly. read more

McGurk's - Fish n Chips. Fish was okay, I'd rather have actual fries - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

McGurk's is one of the finest bar/restaurants in the area. The patio is a must if you can find a seat out there. If not, don't worry you'll have much to look at inside as well. My family and I have been coming here for years. This is where I took my fiancé for our first date and it made for a memorable night. The food is excellent. From the bacon wrapped shrimp to the burgers, and sandwiches it's all good. Come thirsty as well as they have so many great drinks on tap. read more

McGurk's - Fountain on the patio - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We came with family on a Saturday late morning. We were promptly seated. Our waitress was cordial and polite and serviced us well! We split the Reuben and onion rings, big enough for two people. The Reuben was good but very dry; I had difficulty swallowing it.. There was a party close to our table having a birthday party and the kids were yelling and screaming until they left. We graciously received a to go cup for our iced tea!! read more

McGurk's - Reuben sandwich with Onion Rings - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Went for a beer and ended up having an early dinner as well. Guinness was poured properly and wife had a Brick River Cider. We had the Grilled Chicken Chef Salad and it was great, just the right amount of dressing and the chicken was very good. Came with fresh avocado and boiled eggs as well, just delicious. Also had the potato soup which was also tasty but it could have been a little hotter. Bartenders were super nice as well. Could have been a little warmer inside but it was the first cold day of the year. read more

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I had a bowl of the potato soup to warm me up. And the Grilled chicken chef salad. Tastes great and filling too. McGurk's is a St. Louis staple! read more

McGurk's - Grilled chicken chef salad - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Wow, I really liked this place. It was recommended by a friend. Stopped in for an early dinner. They play Irish music and have what you would expect on the menu to include it a Guinness stew, potato soup, and corned beef and cabbage. I would recommend trying the potato soup. It was rich and flavorful, although quite salty. If you can't handle a lot of salt, then I would maybe steer clear. Their mashed potatoes are also pretty flavorful and I would add them as a side to any meal. Their Guinness stew was delicious. I had really rich flavors and a hearty portion so I was able to eat it for a few days after. We were set right away and the server was friendly and knowledgeable. read more

McGurk's - Guinness Stew with mashed potatoes - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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On our last stop of the day, we made our way to McGurk's. I've only been here a handful of times but this would be my first time for live music. I was still a wee bit hungry but wanted something light to snack on. The server said the crisps were really good and were big enough to share. I got an order of that and stuck with water. The crisps came out shortly and they were even better than she described. They were seasoned (which a treat because not all pub chips are the same), light, and you def. can't eat just one. For a Sunday night, this place was packed. The atmosphere was lively and made me feel as if I was somewhere else other than Stl. This band in particular had quite a few fans and one of them went around asking for donations. Every now and then I have cash, but Sunday wasn't one of those days. When she got around to our table, I pointed to my card that was in the bill folder to pay and explained that's all I had, otherwise I would have paid my bill in cash. She then scoffed and said, "who doesn't carry cash on them? Not that I don't believe you but I'm old school." I'm thinking, "yeah, you look every bit of your age and additionally, it's a donation, which means it's optional." I shouldn't be chastised and made to feel bad for not being able to contribute. If that's how it's going to be going forward, I may re think going to see live music here, or at least go when a different band is playing. Aside from being accosted by the Karen groupie of that band, I enjoyed my time. read more

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I hadn't been to McGurk's since college, because pubs really aren't my vibe anymore; however, we had to go on Mother's Day due to the original place we were planning to go having too long of a wait time. What a delicious meal we had! I was so pleasantly surprised by the taste of the food. The server was nice and gave us lots of time to relax and enjoy. Would definitely come back to grab a bite to eat here in the future. read more

McGurk's - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

GOOD GOOGLY MOOGLY the spinach & artichoke dip is good. Melty cheese on top, not too overpowering on either veg, and (my personal favorite!!!!) served with fried pita chips. Magnifique! We went last Thursday and sat outside. It was definitely crowded on the patio but we were seated quickly. The patio is beautiful! I felt like I was at Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans. Lush greenery, plenty of seating, good airflow. Our server let us know it was her first day. She did amazing! She and other servers checked on us frequently. The weather was great so not as many people inside. There was some live music inside that was low-key and pleasant. Will be returning for some alone time with that spinach & artichoke dip. Yum. read more

Love, love, love this place! It's a must stop every time we come to St Louis. Very Family friendly even welcoming to Bob Bilby. Food smells and looks amazing! read more

McGurk's - Even Bob Bilby loves McGurk's! - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Friday night and the weather was fabulous so of course there was a small wait (15-20 min) but we were lucky enough to find a spot at the bar instead. Not a huge range of options for food but what they do have are delicious. I will never not order the spinach artichoke dip! Drinks are good and the vibes are great. One of my favorite patios to visit when the weather is perfect for outdoor dining. read more

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Great for a night out with friends to grab some drinks! Bartender gladly made us some special drinks, no problem. read more

McGurk's - Fire on Patio - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Ambiance. Ambiance. Ambiance. 5 stars for the patio! We visited on a Sunday late afternoon, around 3pm. Parked on the street and walked a couple of blocks. Entered through side patio entrance. No wait. They cleared a table and we were seated immediately by the waterfall/koi pond. Loved it! Three outdoor bars, plenty of TVs, but also beautiful flowers, water, and a peacefulness that I really appreciated. The drinks came quick. Server was attentive, even though she was very busy. My husband had the Cajun chicken sandwich and onion rings. I had the Cajun chicken pasta. Both were very good! The sandwich had more of a kick to it than the pasta, but still very good flavor! We can't wait for our next visit! read more

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The best pint in town, very kind service, perfect atmosphere. Would recommend the bangers and mash with your pint as well. read more

McGurk's - 20 oz Guinness - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We sat outside and the patio area is beautiful! My husband ordered the wings and I ordered the chicken tenders and both were so good. The ranch is so thin and delicious!!! The service was exceptional. Next time I want to try something different on their menu because they had so many great options! read more

I came here on after the Purina Pet Parade so seating was very limited. So limited I was able to stand at the bar and order a sandwich. It took some time to come out but boy was it worth the wait! I had a Smoked Turkey Club and was a bit worried about how the "basil walnut mayonnaise" would fare but it was PERFECT. What a great combo! The bacon was crispy and very present. I had a side of onion rings with it. read more

McGurk's - SMOKED TURKEY CLUB Lettuce, tomato, bacon, basil walnut mayonnaise, wheat bread - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Love love love this place! Such great staff, generous portions and an adorably decorated (feels like you are transported outside of the city) courtyard. Ample seating and great food. If I lived in the area, it would be my go-to spot for catching up with friends or work events! read more

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The food is always really good! When you get The spinach artichoke dip, always ask for extra pita. The patio is really large and open. When it's cold they will have heaters out. The servers are nice ! read more

McGurk's - Toasted ravioli - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great place. We sat inside and had an Espresso Martini, Guinness and some other cocktails. Dan was great and attentive. This place is wonderful and so neat. Irish decor and true Irish spirit within the walls! We then came outside to see the patio and WOW. Now I see what everyone was talking about in their reviews! Sooo pretty! We then ordered some apps: pretzels, toasted beef ravioli, and the white bean hummus. So good. The hummus- yummy. We saw so much great looking food from others and so many commented about how great their food was when I asked. I forgot to take pictures before we devoured our food--oops! What a great place to get drinks on a patio, or inside for the true Irish pub vibe. What a gem in STL. We will have to come back when we're in town again! read more

McGurk's - Espresso Martini - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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The food was sooo good! The live band playing was great. Staff was super friendly and even when I took my three year old with us to dinner we were placed in a section where no one would be too close. read more

Very very loud - fish and chips were ,in fact chips, not fries - my fault for assuming. Fish was good, chips were not. Out of Smithwick - not great for an "Irish pub" read more

I have been here many times for nights out with friends. The outdoor patio is one of my favorites in Soulard. This specific instance was for a friend's birthday. A reservation was made in advance for a party of 15 people. Our server was attentive. The food here is bar food with a few Irish dishes. Typical, nothing bad but nothing overly great. I know my friends love the chicken tenders with ranch. The food and drinks are fairly priced. The atmosphere is the best thing about this business. I always find myself coming back here for nights in Soulard. PSA: the nighttime crowd demographic is lower twenties. read more

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We were excited to try an Irish restaurant during our trip to St Louis, and also thankful a burger was on the menu for our boys. Easy street parking and several seats at McGurk's. We were seated right away in the dining area. The booths are really tall and my feet didn't touch the floor. This cramped space and dangling legs took away from the experience. Our server was great and attentive. She swayed our decision to order the McGurk's ales and they didn't disappoint. The burgers were delicious and you can upgrade from chips to onion rings. The fish and chips was a bit disappointing due to the small size and very dill tasting tarter sauce. I shared it with my husband as well as the corned beef sandwich. The appetizer of pretzel bites and cheese was small and disappointing. The cheese was made for nachos, rather than a beer cheese for pretzels. McGurk's has a few sections, including a bar area that hosts musicians. The music was piped through the speakers. It was a bit loud for easy conversation so keep this in mind if you're looking for a more relaxed evening. read more

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Just what you'd expect from an Irish pub. Food was decent, no wait time on a Saturday dinner time. Music was a little loud (hard to have a convo), but very enjoyable to listen to live Irish music! We were originally seated next to a large dinner party but the waitress was kind when we asked to switch to sit where the live music was. read more

Rude and unaccommodating. Wanted a disassembled Ruben because I was traveling with it and was told they would do this, when they did not I brought it back and was told they didn't have time to mess with a CUSTOMER request. Asked then for corned beef sandwich with bread in the side, again was told they couldn't be bothered to do this. Ended up having to get a meal that wasn't wanted and stop and get the fixings for a Rueben at the grocery store. Why did I come to a restaurant? Will NEVER be back. read more

Delicious food. Huge steak for a great price. Couldn't finish it. Live music was top. Friendly service. Definitely will be back!! read more

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Such an amazing pub! Great old wood bar, friendly staff and GREAT selection of beers. Food menu is Irish / American and a little bit of everything. Tasty and unique! A favorite when we visit St Louis! read more

McGurk's - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Ohhhh that patio truly one of the best in the city. Enjoyed a few cocktails and a wonderful Reuben sandwich. Service was attentive even on a packed and beautiful end of summer afternoon. Family, friends, or solo it's a great spot! read more

McGurk's - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I think it would be difficult for you to find someone that doesn't say that McGurk's has one of the best patios in STL. It truly is a gem and if you haven't been to eat, drink, and socialize on it- you're missing out! There's something about the warm spring air that makes you want to seek out McGurks- it's like it's calling your name. We answered on an early May Sunday afternoon and it was exactly what wanted! McGurks gets busy, but it's definitely worth the wait. We were lucky to be seated early and ordered some drinks. We posted a couple appetizers- one of them being my fav: spinach artichoke dip. It comes with fried pita chips which are SO good. One of the reasons we ordered the dish. The dip was creamy and complimented the pita chips really well. I was definitely in the mood for some chicken tenders. They hand bread theirs (or at least that's what it tastes like), and they are super crispy and delicious. Probably some of the best I've had. They don't have fries, but they do have their famous pub chips which are nice and crispy. read more

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SOPHIA is AMAZING! Perfect service and she was SO kind! She talked to us, started conversations, the service was very quick, overall she was amazing!! Cannot say enough nice things! read more

We had an amazing experience for our group. Haylee was awesome, remembering our names and keeping our orders straight. She has good humor and knew how to make us feel special. Food was delicious and dessert even better. Service was incredible and we really appreciate it. read more

Best things about jdm: 1. Hot guys 2. Great drinks 3. Amazing atmosphere 4. That's all read more

Really nice local neighborhood place with solid service, drink options and food. A local friend pointed in the direction of McGurks and we all ended up loving it. The place was somewhat busy in a couple of the rooms/areas, but as we had a decent sized group we ended up back in one of the other rooms mostly by ourselves. The server was around often enough and took good care of us. I ended up with a chicken sandwich and a couple sides. the potato casserole (or something similar) was incredible.. the sandwich was also awesome. It was raining outside but we took a look at the outdoor area and it looked like a great spot to hang out on a nice day. read more

Such a cool place - it was a little hot the day I was there and we moved inside but the service was great and would have loved the hang on the patio for the afternoon! Great drinks read more

McGurk's - Patio - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My husband used to live a block from here when we were dating, and I've spent many a night at the bar - but somehow had NEVER eaten here! We met some friends to cross off our pub pass beer for dinner. We were seated quickly for a weekend which was surprising. Service was as you would expect, I wouldn't call them out as fantastic but they got the job done. My husband got the Cajun pasta and I got a cheeseburger. They were both good food. I wouldn't say out of this world, but higher quality than most chain restaurants. I would definitely eat here again. Great spot in the middle of Soulard for a bite and a beer. And fantastic music! read more

Great food, great service, and great ambiance! Loved the quaint bar! We even had a good Irish band play music! Wonderful experience!