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    McSwiggan's Pub

    3.3 (144 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Irish Pub
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Loud
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Had a great time watching the Masters. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere. Lots of TV's. Food was as expected. The manager runs a good business. Will be back.

    Pickleback shots. The whiskey was super watered down, and tasted like nothing.
    Leydiana S.

    I came here with my husband for some drinks to end our night before heading home. The place was super crowded considering Covid restrictions. We were sat a table outside since inside was full. The table was still dirty from whoever sat there before, I sprayed it down with my own alcohol. I ordered a jalapeño margarita, it only tasted like sour mix on ice. My husband had a Strongbow cider which was not cold. We decided to order pickleback shots, one of our favorites...big mistake. The whiskey was so watered down and tasted like nothing, so disappointing. We told our server about it and he said it was Jameson, that was definitely a lie. I aldo used the restroom which was really dirty and smelled terrible. Completely disappointed with my experience here and will not go back.

    Natalie K.

    Finally got here early enough to snag "OK" seats for the Pats game. I say just OK because while there were ample TVs playing the game (with the sound on - love!), the way the high-tops and low-tops are laid out (high-tops in front, lows behind and two steps down) mean that there's little to no good viewing available from the outdoors seats. Simple suggestion to the bar: maybe switch the two -- that way all three rows get good viewing and everyone is happy. While we were waiting for the game to start, we saw three separate parties sit then leave in the table by us because of the viewing issue. One quarter in, we are standing up during key plays to see the game over the front rows' heads. With few bars playing the Pats game with sound, we just deal with this annoyance but honestly the quick fix would make a world of difference! Food is decent/typical for a sports bar and appreciate the $19/bucket of beers, though limited to Bud Light and Miller. This place gets jammed for Football Sunday when the weather is nice, so plan accordingly!

    Bouncer tried to break real ID this Friday night. Highly disappointed in this establishment.

    Highly disappointed. Bouncer tried to break real ID this Friday evening. Have always had great things to say until tonight

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    Douglas B.

    Great beer + great pub fare & enough tv's to watch every sport ya love and some pool? Sign me up! Love it every time I'm here. Great friendly staff and overall good vibes!

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    Terrible service and worse staff. Hostile staff. My somewhere to take kids or beloved ones.

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    Go Blue! Perfect spot to watch a game, The Game, or a National Championship!!!!!!!!!!

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    Feel at home and the food is amazing !!! They really take the time to know you ! It's a good local place

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