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Paddy's Hollow

3.5 (132 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Irish Pub
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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PADDY'S HOLLOW ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Loud
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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A "cheesesteak" with no cheese or vegetables that I wouldn't serve to my worse enemy.
Shanna G.

Out of all the restaurants located in the historic district of Wilmington we chose Paddy's Hollow. We chose poorly. The decorum and ambience are spot on and rather charming but I can't eat the decor. But let's start with the positives. My sister order the fried shrimp and my daughter ordered the fried green tomato sandwich. Both came out looking good and were enjoyed. My mother and I ordered a cheesesteak to share. It was by far the worse cheesesteak I have ever eaten in my life. It was literally burnt meat and bread. There was no cheese and no onions on the sandwich. It tasted like they scraped all the gristle off to clean the griddle and put it on our sandwich. Our server never came out to check on us mostly because I think she knew that sandwich didn't look right and she just hid instead of letting us send it back. I counted that another server in the restaurant walked by us 8 times in the amount of time it took us eat. I was starving! I hadn't had breakfast so I ate most of my half of the sandwich but not all. My mother took two small bites out of hers. Once my sister and daughter had finished eating and we sat there for a while our server finally emerged. I told her straight away that this was indeed an awful sandwich and she agreed. Said the owner was in the back and she would show it to him. The owner never came out to apologize or to correct this atrocity. We were not offered to remake the sandwich or something in its place and we were fully charged for something that was clearly burnt and not a cheesesteak. How do you mess up a cheesesteak? If you want a hit or miss place to eat where the owner clearly doesn't care about quality and customer satisfaction then by all means eat here.

Jordan C.

I'm a huge fan of an Irish pub so stopped here for lunch while exploring downtown Wilmington. Our service was super friendly and helpful. Like any proper Irish pub should, they had a nice selection of beers including Irish options - including my favorite Smithwick's. Also, like any good Irish pub they had a great hamburger and fries. The ambiance inside is very pub-like which I really enjoy but can be dark. The kids enjoyed their kids menu and fries quite a bit.

Chicken tenders and fries
Rebecca M.

Paddy's Hollow I saw as I was walking in Downtown Wilmington. I didn't venture far from the hotel on this visit as the first day was rain and the second was so cold and windy. Paddy's Hollow is in the Cotton Exchange on the middle level I'd say. Its hours are limited and it closes at 5pm so I did my best to plan accordingly. I arrived a little after 4 and was seated. There were a few others there at the bar but I was the only one there in the dining section. I wasn't sure when the kitchen would close. I did order something on the simpler side because it was closing soon then something I could reheat easily if I didn't finish. Although I will say I wasn't given any restrictions on ordering. I went with the chicken tenders and fries. The portion of fries was generous to say the least. The tenders were good but the honey mustard sauce was what made the meal pop. I was even offered a tea to go. Paddy's Hollow is on my list to dine again as I was pleased with the food and service.

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Kim C.

I was pretty disappointed in my visit with Paddy in the Hollow. It was a slow night and we apparently had the bartender as our waitress and we were not too close to the bar for her to be able to be aware of our needs when drinks were low or when we were ready for our checks. when our food arrived she never came to check on us to make sure were all set and I was waiting for some condiments and had to go get them myself. the chicken strips really tasted and looked as if they were frozen and the fries were just ok. I wouldn't come back since there are plenty of other restaurants to chose from in the area.

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Tom S.

Paddy's is a relatively quiet place. Not your typical Irish Pub. They have 16 beers on tap, but only 3 are Irish; Guinness, Smithwick's and Harp. One thing I really liked was there is only one TV in the bar, and it is off to the side. The place was moderately full early on Saturday night so we sat at a high top on the bar side. The decor is typical dark wood Irish pub-ish. There were several families with young children so it is probably not a rowdy place, also a good thing. The menu is surprisingly not Irish. They have a Sheperds Pie made with ground beef, a brisket sandwich and fish and chips. The rest was basically pub food. I had the burger, a bit overcooked for my taste. Kim had the shepherds pie, also not memorable. We were served fairly quickly, but that was the last time we saw our server until our check. To be fair she was also the bartender, but a little more attention would have been nice.

Jennifer S.

Stopped in for a snack. Didn't want to fill up before new years dinner. Had wings, fried green tomatoes and smothered fries. They have a good drink selection. Cant really review for foods. W enjoyed it but it's pretty basic. I wanted the crab dip but they would not substitute the bread. Not sure how GF friendly they would if we were to go for dinner. The atmosphere and all was nice though

AJ S.

We came here on Saturday just to relax and enjoy some good drinks and food! The food is amazing and our bartender Jay was fabulous! Let me tell you if you are downtown please come show some love to Paddy's Hollow you won't be disappointed! A lot of history this way and the ambiance is very fitting!

The bar
Bill P.

The nachos and French Onion soup. 16 beers on tap and terrific service. It's off the beaten path and worth the steps. The staff is outstanding and the ambiance is European. Enjoy!

Fried Green Tomato BLT and cup of Onion soup
Michele B.

We were drawn to the aesthetics of Paddys Hollow inmmediately. On the courtyard level of the Cotton Exchange is a cute little patio, doorway, and sidewalk that I dare you to resist walking down. Upon entry, we also really liked the interior- very typical Irish Pub. Dark woodwork, deep booths. I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT. The tomato was really thin and there were only 2 slices, so that was a little disappointing. The French Onion soup was very different- but still good. My husbands food was fine, but boring enough that a few days later, we don't even remember what he got. The service wasn't very friendly or good. We had to ask for things like napkins and refills. Next time we're at the Cotton Exchange, we'll probably try something else.

Drink specials 1/29/22
April L.

Came in on a Saturday night because it was close to my friends hotel. I always love an Irish pub. This is a nice location and had a real Irish atmosphere and relaxed vibe. To our surprise, they didn't have a lot of Irish food items. I got the Guinness Braised Corned Beef Brisket with fries. It was a good sandwich but I thought it would have been toasted rye bread. The best part was our great servers. They were very nice and attentive. Plus, we liked the great Saturday drink specials!

Front Entrance.
Joy O.

5 star rating for this hidden gem! It was midday on a Friday and my family and I were exploring the area. We were there for the Cotton Exchange but we were getting hungry. A little sign was posting with the cute name 'Paddy's Hollow' and we had to check it out. This cute underground restaurant holds all the charm from days past as well as some delicious smells! I ordered a BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger (not shown here). I should have take a photo but I ate it pretty quickly. It was one of the best burgers I have ever had! If you have been wanting to check out Paddy Hollow...don't hold back! Go for it, you won't regret it!

Fish And Chips
Brooke H.

It has been over 10 years since my last visit but this place looks the same (in a good way.) This place has such a cozy feel and the staff were friendly. I had the fish and chips and it was good with a big portion. The fries and slaw that came with it were good as well. My only complaint about my dish was it was a little greasy and the batter didn't stay on the fish. The menu looked good and varied and it's a place I will definitely visit again soon.

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1 month ago

Awesome atmosphere, good drinks and appetizers. Service was very nice just a tad slow.

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Ok, came back for another Guinness and wound up drinking 2! Definitely a great spot to grab food and a pint

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Always enjoy paddy,'s. Good food and polite wait staff. Look forward to many more visits.

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