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    Molly Magees

    3.1 (524 reviews)
    ModerateIrish Pub
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Eva N.

    Molly Magees ambiance was great staff is friendly Security is friendly , Bar is clean drinks are great . . .

    Janet T.

    I came here with five other friends to have drinks. I had the ginger beer, it was the Fever Tree brand. Not bad. It wasn't too crowded, we were there around 5pm to 6:15pm. Descent size Irish bar. We did not order food.

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    Paolo B.

    A night out in Mountain View wouldn't be complete without a stop at Molly MaGees! If you like Irish/Dive bars, this is fun place to enjoy a night out with 21+ friends. They've got plenty of beers on tap, ample bar seating that wraps around, pool table and a beautiful outdoor seating area. On Wednesdays it's whiskey Wednesday so Jameson shots for only $4.50, that dangerous! Beers were around $7 and Irish car bombs were around $11. Reasonable prices and different type of specials each day. I forgot how much I love playing pool. The table is $1/game, quarters only. Our group ended up staying and playing pool with randoms, playing both 1on1 or doubles. Great way to just have fun and connect with people in friendly, competitive way. If you are looking for no frills, good drinks, nice pours, while out in Castro St, Molly MaGees is the place to check out. Parking: there's a lot on the backside of the restaurant, which you can enter the bar fromS

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    Deepa S.

    The service was fast and good. It's a nice Irish pub . Had a nice vibes Restrooms were clean and the seating area was well maintained. The music was good too. Although as the night went on , there were way too many Spanish songs back to back which might not be fun for folks who don't understand Spanish (aka me) Did not try the food options here .

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    Sandy Y.

    This is a decent spot. There weren't any lines but had a good amount of people and I wanted to check it out. There's a pool table and a small dance floor that gets pretty crowded. The DJ played pretty good music. They specialize in well drinks, beers on tap and shots, and we really never had to wait too long for a bartender to order something.

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    Cyrus A.

    Quality, no-frills Irish pub in Mountain View. Come here if you're looking for good pours from an extensive list of beers and liquor. If you aren't expecting anything fancy in terms of ambiance, you'll have a great time pulling up a stool here.

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    Elizabeth L.

    2.5 stars: I dislike this dive bar for a number of reasons. The demographic is a bit older; it's not a trendy and hip spot for 20/30 somethings. It's very dark and hard to see anything inside. Their drink Irish collins tastes pretty bad. It has too much gin and it overpowers the whole drink. They don't play music which makes the environment feel awkward. There's two TVs on top of the bar but the volume isn't up high enough to hear what's on it. However, their raspberry kamikaze tastes pretty good and there's a pool table in the back which costs $1 per game. The bartender is very nice and friendly, but I don't think I'd be back.

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    Jessica W.

    I kept wanting to go here because I have heard it's fun and I finally went. I didn't realize how big it is inside. I like the ambiance and the bartenders were friendly. Definitely a fun place for a group of friends or girls night.

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    I Always have really bad taste to have a Drink Because the way it smells in there is not very pleasant

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    Fun spot on football days. Unless the Niners are playing it's fairly quiet, no hooligans.

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    Love the vibe. Great drinks. Wish the pool table was open longer! Owner's son and friends were delightful!!

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    Typical dive, no food. Lots of beer on tap. It's an Irish pub with some pool tables and some tvs.

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    Bar tender gave us free quarters this place is super chill. Love the dance floor on weekends and chill vibe during week

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    Molly Magee's is probably the only legit dive bar that I have seen in Downtown Mountain View or in the nearby area.

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    St. Stephen's Green - Pork Belly Tacos: Crispy pork belly, horseradish & parsley aioli , arugula, pear & flour tortillas

    St. Stephen's Green

    3.5(775 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    When it comes to any business that sells and/or serves alcohol, nothing, and I mean NOTHING,…read morecompares to a British and/or Irish pub. St Stephen's Green is an Irish pub that is a Mountain View mainstay and institution. It's been here for a long time, and it's a great place to drink a pint, munch on some food and shoot the breeze with friends. We decided to haul ass down here for the USA vs. Belgium World Cup match. Presently, for World Cup reservations, they have to be made at least 12 hours in advance and are $50/person (which you can redeem for drinks and food on the day of your reservation). We got here fairly early and sat in some free seats near the front entrance. Before long, the place was a zoo, but it didn't matter. The atmosphere and camaraderie were still electric. Despite the atrocity of a loss by team USA, great fun was still had. Their menu, I should note, is extensive with a number of both Irish and non-Irish food and drinks. On my visit, I started with a simple club soda which progressed to a glass of Guinness beer and some Guinness beer cheese pretzels which I split with my friends. The pretzels and the accompanying sauce were delicious. The club soda and Guinness were as good as can be had anywhere. Prices, admittedly, are not the cheapest here though. For two club sodas, two Guinness beers, and one order of the beer cheese pretzels, the total bill (without tip) came to approx. $47-48. Service was good but could have been a little bit more organized. When I was closing my tab, my server ran off just as I began to sign my receipt, and I was unable to get a copy for myself. Not a huge deal I suppose as the pub was awash with patrons on the inside and outside. But I will say this: When I made a few phone calls a day or two before to ask a few questions about reservations and seating, each person I spoke to on the phone was really friendly and answered my questions clearly and with no hesitation or confusion. Some might think that such an experience like that isn't too remarkable, but, in a day and age of picking up the phone and talking to a computer and/or having to deal with poor customer service, this was a breath of fresh air. For those who plan to come for the remaining World Cup matches, if you do NOT have a reservation, be sure to walk around and see if there are any available tables (both inside and outside) that do NOT have a sign saying "reserved." If you're lucky to find one, you can sit there. If the table is indeed reserved, you can't sit there unless the amount of chairs at that table is greater than the amount of people for whom the table is reserved (which is noted on tables that are reserved.) There are a number of free seats up front that are first come, first served (which is where we sat), but they do NOT allow you to save seats for others. So I highly recommend that, if you plan to meet up with others, you arrive TOGETHER and EARLY. They recommended that we arrive at least one hour before the match started, which is great advice and served us well. Overall, if you're looking for a solid Irish pub in the South Bay, I highly recommend Green. SUPPORT LOCAL AND/OR SMALL BUSINESSES. 4 stars

    We got fleeced. They charged us $64 for 21 wings. When I asked the waitress if that was really the…read moreprice for wings, she said, "I guess." Absolutely outrageous pricing; the worst part is, they originally served us 14 wings instead of the 21 we ordered, and still had the gall to charge us $64 for them. The drink service was also incredibly slow. We waited 15-20 minutes for our first round of two beers. The wings themselves were also subpar; other local places or even Wingstop are miles better. I remarked on wanting to try their Irish pub entrees sometime, but that won't be happening after this visit. Our waitress did comp us two drinks for the service. However, when she brought us the receipt only one was comped, and she only comped the second after we pointed it out.

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    Fibbar MaGees - Potato Leek Soup Cup served with Irish bread

    Fibbar MaGees

    3.6(583 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Edit: Dang, I was fired up last night. Should've taken it to the publisher. I still stand on it tho…read moreThat bartender SUCKED LOL Five stars, and every one of them is for Dunncha. If he didn't bartend here this would be a two, and the second star is only because they carry the Rye I like. He wasn't on tonight. Adam was. So, here we go... Quick background so you know who's writing this. I grew up in downtown San Jose and I've owned and operated bars and coffee shops there, including on 1st Street. All front facing, all customer service, nothing hides behind a kitchen door. I am 26 years old and it's a quick way to see how service staff treats young/non-regular service. Over +10 years in this industry, four of those as an owner. I've hired bartenders, trained bartenders, and fired bartenders. I've watched the tape at 2am trying to figure out why a our best bar-fly stopped coming in. So when I walk into a bar, I'm not just a guest. I'm watching how the room gets run. I got recommended Fibbar's on the Caltrain. I had a tight timeline and made room for it anyway, because I love supporting local and I know what it takes to keep the doors open. I came for Dunncha. I've had him behind the bar before and he elevated the whole night, every time. His name gets around downtown San Jose, and as an owner I've seriously considered hiring him myself. The guy on the train swore by him too. I figured with a pro like that on staff, I'd get put in the queue, served quick, and be back on the train. Instead Dunncha was off and I got Adam. Oh boy... He told me he'd be right with me, then filled 3 beers and mixed a drink for the woman next to me (I've pulled enough bar cam to know that's easy to check). When I checked in he called me "Mr Impatient." I let it go. I tried to make friends with him, even offered up my cowboy hat, because I had a train in 15 minutes and didn't want to make it worse. He grabbed my wallet off my hat (front bar video) and paraded around with my hat while I waited to close out. I told him about the train. He shrugged. This was after I'd already ordered three drinks. I paid, thanked him, and thought we were on good terms. Then he loudly confessed to scissoring my fingers. What a weird thing to do. Then "He made me!" Weirder thing to say. The people next to me didn't know what that meant either. They just... Starred??? Probably weirded out by their bartender telling them he was scissoring my fingers LOL I usually don't review a place until I've had the food. Didn't happen tonight. Adam's demeanor made me feel unwelcome and honestly unhungry, and I'm not the kind of guest who loses his appetite easy. Owner to owner: gaining a new customer is the most expensive thing you do. I was scouting Fibbar's for my workgroup, my GeoCache group, and the Sunnyvale Restoration Cleanup Group. Three groups, all local, all regulars once they land somewhere. Adam lost all three in 15 minutes. If he were on my payroll that's not a bartender, that's a liability. And he had the gall to tell me good luck catching the Caltrain. Caught it, by the way, no help from you, little buddy. If Dunncha's on, go. I'd trust him with my own bar. If it's Adam, don't. The magic of Fibbar's is gone. He killed the vibe. Definitely not welcome at my bars with that "friendly" attitude. P.S. Owner-to-owner, I'd pull the tape. Seen it before. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    The service is perfect, they are very friendly. Drinks & foods are Swiss people are so happy to go…read moreback there again. So go there today guys & watch the Swiss against Qatar Hopp Schwiiz

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    Cascal - Lobster paella

    Cascal

    3.7(3.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    **Overall: 8.5/10 **…read more I really enjoyed my experience here and would definitely come back. There were some standout dishes, but the **drinks were easily the best part of the meal!** I started with the **Mussels in Saffron Butter Sauce**, and these were excellent. The mussels were cooked perfectly, tasted fresh, and there was a good amount for the price. The saffron butter sauce also paired extremely well with the garlic bread -- perfect for soaking up the sauce. **9/10.** The **Sizzling Shrimp** was also very good and had a great garlic flavor. My only complaint is that I felt there weren't quite enough shrimp for the price. While the dish tasted good, it didn't really taste like a true *mojo de ajo* as advertised. **8/10.** The **Spanish Octopus** was probably my least favorite dish. It wasn't bad by any means, but I expected it to be more grilled and charred. Instead, it seemed more boiled, and the flavors didn't really come together for me. I also felt like it could have used more seasoning and flavor overall. **6/10.** Now for the **best part of the meal -- the margaritas! ** The **Tamarind Margarita** was absolutely perfect. **10/10.** The **Watermelon Margarita** was just as good and also a **10/10**. What I really appreciated about both was that the tamarind and watermelon tasted like **fresh ingredients rather than artificial or synthetic flavoring**, which made a huge difference. The **Orange Margarita** was still good, but it tasted more like a traditional margarita with a noticeable synthetic orange flavor. **8/10.** The **service was top-notch** throughout the entire meal. Everyone was quick, attentive, willing to answer questions, and genuinely made us feel at home. The ambiance was another highlight. The restaurant has a beautiful, upscale feel with great colors and décor that make the space feel both fancy and relaxing. Overall, there were definitely a few dishes I enjoyed more than others, but between the **excellent margaritas, great service, and beautiful ambiance**, I would absolutely come back again. **The Tamarind and Watermelon Margaritas are definitely worth trying!**

    I totally enjoyed the food! Wish we tried this place sooner! Went here for a chill light meal when…read moreour reservation next door was too late for us. I'm glad we went here instead. First, I love the Wild Mushroom Empanadas! Love the tasty mushroom filling and the warm bite on the empanada. We also tried the Corn Poblano Saute, which is a load of mixed ins but still tastes light and healthy. Next we got the Peruvian ceviche. I like the citrusy taste and a nice palate cleanser from the Lamb Meatball dish that we also got. I really enjoyed all the dishes. We are yet to try the main heavy ones. Will definitely need to go back. Service was fast and everyone was nice. I also like the restaurant's high ceiling and lots of space. It can be a bit dim inside, but they also have outdoor seating.

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    Duke of Edinburgh - Scotch Eggs

    Duke of Edinburgh

    3.6(668 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    I hadn't been here in almost 25 years. Not much has changed. It is dead quiet when the jukebox…read moreisn't playing. The Guinness was good. I enjoyed the Fish and Chips.

    Came on a Thursday evening as a party of three and it was all of our first time's dining here. It…read morehas been in the area for a while but we just never gave it a try, so we thought it was about time! You go in and seat yourself. The interior and decor are definitely characteristic of English influence which is fun. A bit worn in some areas but it has been around for quite sometime so that's expected. There was a prime rib deal for $25 which my two other party members ordered. I tried a piece of the prime rib and it was very good. Super tender and not dry at all. I ordered the fish and chips with a side of curry sauce and it was great. Batter on the fish was so light and crisp while the fish remained flakey and tender. Paired great with the chips, the tangy creamy tartar sauce, a squeeze of lemon and malt vinegar! I had to try the chips with the curry and surprisingly the curry had a bit of a kick! Wish it was a bit thicker in texture but overall a solid dinner. Service was a bit slow as there were only 2 people managing the floor and the place was quite busy. We had ordered some beers for the table but we had nearly finished the meal before they came out so we asked for them to be cancelled and graciously, they gave us the beers on house! So thought the service is not top notch, it shows that their hospitality is great and they do care about their customers. Would definitely come back to try some of the other dishes! Overall 3.5/5!

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    Paul & Harvey - Bar

    Paul & Harvey

    3.6(121 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $

    I had not been to this classic and historical wateringhole gem in several years. I was in the area…read moreand was eager to return, revisit and reacquaint myself with this extraordinary and fabulous bar. Fortunately, it has not changed. Its still the same as it has always been. It's still there and still going strong. There are still few, if any, hipsters, "techies" or skinny jeans there. Thankfully. I did not see anyone using a cell phone or placing a laptop on the bar. Thankfully. It is still "cash only". No credit cards or payment apps are acceptable. Thankfully. Paul and Harvey is the quintessential anti-Silicon Valley bar in the heart of Silicon Valley. Thankfully. The bartender, Julia, the night I was there, was fantastic. She was spot-on when I needed my beer glass refilled. She remembered the brand I was drinking and remembered my name. She made me feel welcomed and appreciated. I will be back soon. Paul and Harvey is one of the few locations and certainly one of the few remaining bars in the area that has not been colonized by the tech industry. Thankfully.

    I see drunk people…read more Paul & Harvey's is an old-school, cash-only dive bar located in downtown Sunnyvale in the South Bay rather than San Francisco proper. Operating for decades, this narrow vintage spot oozes authentic character with its mirrored beer signs, classic jukebox, pool tables, and antique cash registers. Patrons love the unpretentious vibe, where the drinks are reasonably priced, the pours are honest, and the staff keeps things lively without any modern fuss. You will not find a fancy cocktail list or craft draft beer here, but the ice-cold bottled brews and simple mixed drinks hit the exact right note for a low-key night out. The welcoming, gritty charm makes it a favorite local institution for anyone wanting to play a game of pinball, shoot pool, or swap stories with colorful neighborhood regulars. While the cash-only policy requires a quick stop at an ATM beforehand, the nostalgic atmosphere makes the minor inconvenience completely worth it. If you are looking for a genuine slice of old California dive-bar history in the greater Bay Area, this landmark watering hole delivers a wonderfully retro experience. Thanks

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