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Paddy Flynn's

4.1 (114 reviews)
InexpensivePubs, Irish Pub
Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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

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Vodka diet coke
Joseph C.

I love a good dive bar and this one is definitely the vibe, lots of friendly people inside and the staff were so nice as well. Drinks were made well. Outside patio is nice to hang out if you wanna watch the game. Dogs seem to be welcome outside if they are on a leash ( per the sign outside) so fur friends welcome!

Erich L.

Good place for a pint. Simple no frills pub with some tv screens for sports or other entertainment. No food served

RamonaEliza D.

It's always fun at Paddy's!! The vibe here is chill and lively. The bar tenders and staff are super friendly and accommodating. They make our drinks delicious and mesmerizing! I love coming here the most during St Patrick's day because the party is enjoyable! The owner prepares a table of food for everyone to share and enjoy. Highly recommend for everyone to check them out!

Ann Marie holding down Friday night (Saturday morning) just before closing.
Justin H.

PADDY'S DOES NOT SERVE FOOD. You can bring food, or have food delivered, or buy potato chips from a box neatly displayed under the bar, but PADDY'S DOES NOT SERVE FOOD. If you want a friendly place where everyone either loves your jukebox selections or actively complains about your jukebox selections while you try to enjoy them, then this is your spot. The prices are reasonable, the pours are generous, the bartenders are tending bar, and the regulars are often mistaken for furniture. In fact, I once sat on a stool at the bar and after my 2nd shot of tequila, I heard some annoyed mumbling and I realized that my stool was actually Brian, and he had to go to the bathroom. My favorite times to go are Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday night, and every other day and night. There's a nice covered patio outback for smoking and satellite tv. Your pet is welcome as long as it's on leash. A recent paint job and remodeling are nice improvements. If you are a wine officionado, I highly recommend the Yellow Tail, vintage Tuesday. Unparalleled.

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usually a chill place to grab a drink. great location. cute little outdoor area. lots of regulars.

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Came here with coworkers after dinner. Not a lot of seating outside of the bar but we had a great time and would come again.

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Super chill place with a great group of regulars. Bartender was very welcoming and pours a great pint of Guiness

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Best bar we have ever been to. Our go to for late nights-- best bartenders are Jackie & Anne Marie. Feels like home!

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Campy dive bar with amazing beer, juke box and some awesome bartenders.

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Can we smoke outside in the patio?

You sure can. My question to you, J.D., is, "smoke what?"

Hi Paddy Flynn's, Do you offer anything from the kitchen? ie, Food? Thank you in advance. Cheers <3

No, they don't offer anything from the kitchen. Primarily because there is no kitchen. If you consider a cardboard box with various Frito Lay products, a kitchen, then, yes Paddy's has many fine offerings from the kitchen. (I hear the chef is heavy… 

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“Our go to for late nights-- best bartenders are Jackie & Anne Marie.”

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Fiddlers Green - fish and chips $23

Fiddlers Green

4.2(564 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Treasure found, what a great find. My sisters and I were there last night and it was awesome!…read more Everything was perfect, the location, parking, the decor, the service, the drinks, the food , the Irish bread and the dessert. We started off with drinks, shots, Irish coffee, happy drink and other suggestion by our friendly server, all were good. We had the sampler appetizer platter, wings, Veggies,potato skins, onion rings, cheese quesadilla and the best sausage rolls I've had in a while. We ordered entrees to share, we had the Cobb salad, fish &chips and bangers & mash, WOW, JUST WOW. We ended with the lemon tart, it made my mouth pucker is a good way. The Irish was so tasty we look home a loaf. So glad my sister found it and suggested we come, we will definitely return and enjoy this establishment for years to come. the service was top notch, all the servers were excellent, friendly and we received the best service. I am sorry we didn't get too many pics, these were just 2 of the many things we had. We recommend you come and enjoy this p,ace, you'll be happy you did.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Their onion rings batter is amazing! Same goes with their fish…read moreand chips. The chicken pesto sandwich wasn't bad either. Fries were solid. Love the vibe of this Irish pub. Very hospitable. It's family friendly. There's also outdoor patio and the bathroom has changing tables for babies.

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Fiddlers Green - Patio

Patio

Fiddlers Green - Murphy burger $20 (Irish bacon)

Murphy burger $20 (Irish bacon)

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Molly Os - Western Burger, a savory delight that's sure to satisfy your cravings. We proudly offer a selection of delicious meatless burgers

Molly Os

4.5(124 reviews)
6.8 mi
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I don't know why it took us so long to visit Molly O's. Probably cuz we don't drink much, we…read morehaven't really thought to walk in here but I can confirm this place is great for non-drinkers too! We came for lunch and was super impressed. The space is beautiful with free, easy street parking in the area. The vibe is casual and friendly. The food is reasonably priced and good. The two of us shared a shepherds pie and a fish & chip. The shepherds pie was flavorful and comforting. The fish tasted fresh and the beer batter was delicious. Even the fries were extra yummy; it probably has something to do with the light batter and freshness of the ingredients. Aside from Guinness on tap, they've got lots of delicious drinks too. The owner, Oliver, had taken our order. He was friendly and down-to-earth; we enjoyed chatting with him. He shared the restaurant is named after his grandma, Molly, who stops by from time to time too. It's a sister restaurant to his parent's place Fiddler's Green in Millbrae, which has been opened for 35 years. We'll definitely be back!

Nice Irish pub downtown San Carlos. Many tempting items to choose from…read more I got the regular fish and chips with 3 Fillets steak. Fries cold slaw and I also got a Diet Coke Service here is wonderful They have upstairs and downstairs dining. I sat downstairs Food was delicious. There is street parking and a parking lot down the street

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Molly Os - Pull up a stool and let the good times flow at our lively bar - where every drink tells a story!

Pull up a stool and let the good times flow at our lively bar - where every drink tells a story!

Molly Os - Our mouthwatering Irish Nachos - a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Our mouthwatering Irish Nachos - a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Molly Os - Guinness on tap!

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Guinness on tap!

McGovern's Bar - The bar

McGovern's Bar

3.7(158 reviews)
1.6 mi
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As a native San Mateo resident of over 50 years, I've been going to this bar since I was of legal…read moredrinking age in the 1990's, but I realized that I have never left a review for it, so here it goes! Originally ran by the sweet Irish owners Seamus & Geraldine McGovern, this bar has stood the rest of time, tech, change, culture, and the ever rise of rents in downtown San Mateo. Their success is pretty simple: good, honest, friendly service & neighborhood feelings. The location is outstanding, easily accessible from anywhere due to the fact that it's in the heart of downtown. Parking is ample/a plenty, and its proximity to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment such as the movie theater makes it an excellent destination to go to meet up with friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Everything is within walking distance and/or public transportation such as the bus, Caltrain, or even bicycles & skateboards. Fast forwarding to 2025, the formula pretty much remains unchanged. It has changed ownership from the older McGovern family to the younger Coit family and it still feels the same. Matthew used to bartend there for years and he is now the owner, but he pretty much runs the bar like Seamus & Geraldine did for decades. He also added & updated a few things to bring McGoverns to the modern tastes & cultures of going out to a bar. He's added entertainment including live music on the weekends, karaoke, trivia nights, and even open mic/stand up comedy nights. Almost any night of the week, there's something going on here. He's also added a stage, beer pong tables, a better juke box, video games, and air conditioning, which is good because this bar can get pretty crowded & stuffy with sweaty people drinking, partying, dancing, and just having a good time. The service is reliable & professional, thanks to long-time faithful bartenders like Asa, which is always nice to get service from. Matthew has added his own passion & interest in beers & whiskeys to the standard line up. Local microbrews & IPA's are now on tap next to the long time regular beers. He has bottles of craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and even good wine as an option. For those looking to splurge & venture out a bit, there's also top-shelf limited availability & new whiskeys to sample as a flight or to buy as shots & glasses. And of course, there's good cocktails & mixed drinks for those that are into those. All in all, this is a great place to meetup, hangout, or just do some reading or work. It's very spacious, has two entrances/exits, a massive beautiful decorative bar, and even a few booths and bar tables in case you want some privacy, quiet, or ambiance if you're on a date or having conversation. It isn't too noisy, it isn't too claustrophobic, it is t too chaotic. It's just the right blend of spacious & well-used space, enough things like music, tv, and games to keep you engaged, and mostly, good service, great drinks, and friendly people. This place has always been like Cheers to me, it's where everybody knows your name, even if I don't come around/go out much anymore because I'm an old hermit crab now. But on the nights that I do, I'll always remember to stop by here and have a good time.

We ran into this bar on a sunday night after having dinner for my friend's birthday near by. We are…read morenever usually ever in San Mateo area, so we are so glad we found this spot. Such chill and hip ambiance. We did not order food and not even sure if they offer food. Honestly, we were kind of drunk already when we stumbled upon this place. I do remember the people were super nice and it was karaoke night! So here we were singing our hearts out. It was definitely a vibe. They had pool tables too where my friends played for a bit. Overall, we had a wonderful time!

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McGovern's Bar - Beer taps

Beer taps

McGovern's Bar - Irish Whisky selection

Irish Whisky selection

McGovern's Bar

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Vinyl Room - Where the room glows and the records breathe.

Vinyl Room

4.0(526 reviews)
0.1 mi
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I was at a local mixer event when we decided to come by here and continue the party. The Vinyl Room…read moreis always a solid choice because of the drinks, but especially because of the no cover charge at the door. The DJ was pretty good that night and he covered top music from 90's to today. Drinks were sooooo good!! We started off with just tequila and soda, but as the night got later I needed a little pick me up. I was initially going for an espresso martini, but I saw After Hours which consisted of Tequila Reposado, Espresso Liquor 43, Coconut and Milk Wash and ofc I had to get that... All I can say is WOW!! There were other drinks that looked really interesting too, but I wasn't trying to get too faded, so I'll have to come back and check them out. Service was very prompt and friendly despite it being pretty busy.

I went to Vinyl Room on 4/21/26 around 10pm with my friend, her boyfriend, and my wife and it was…read moresuper fun! Not a lot of people were there, so it was a relaxing environment to talk to them in. We got so many drinks -- they're typical prices for bars, but I am very glad about my selection being drinks I thoroughly enjoyed. Jarrito Jam was my first one, it was delicious, but I honestly bought it to hold the little clay pot it came in. Nutty By Nature was my second drink. I enjoyed it, but it lacked the pistachio aspect of the flavorings. Orange Crush was my third drink and I loved it more than Nutty By Nature. My spouse got a Tiki Track and Tropicana and loved both of them a lot! I also loved my spouse's Tropicana drink and plan on getting it tonight when we go back to get my wallet I left there! Thank you to the people who picked up the phone today and helped me locate my wallet!

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Vinyl Room - Cocktails stirred slow.
Records played all the way through.

Cocktails stirred slow. Records played all the way through.

Vinyl Room - Needle Drop.
Full tracks. No rush. Let it play.

Needle Drop. Full tracks. No rush. Let it play.

Vinyl Room - Our main bar -- where the records spin and the night begins.

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Our main bar -- where the records spin and the night begins.

Paddy Flynn's - pubs - Updated October 2026

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