Paddywagon Irish Pub

Stumbled upon this gem via Yelp and we were very pleased I did. My husband and I went out for a…read morelate dinner Tuesday so it wasn't very busy. We sat at a high top in the bar area which was very inviting with a lot of classic wooden bar vibes. We had an engaging and attentive server and the bartender served up a great mojito for me. We ordered the lobster escargot appetizer which was really good. This is one of our favorite apps that are "go tos" at 2 of our favorite places. This one is going on that list as well. My husband had the brick house side salad- what's not to like? Great song, great side salad with good mix of ingredients. I had shepherds pie for my entree and hubby had the seafood gumbo. The shepherds pie was so tasty, not saucy at all, yet very umami forward. Just yum! I can't speak to the gumbo only to say that my husband liked it and said that it was made with very high quality ingredients and was also very tasty. We will definitely be back. There are several things we'd like to try next time... Overall very pleased we tried O'Bricks.

Went for a family dinner and had a great time…read more Nice bar/restaurant, great for families, groups, and happy hour. Great menu for both dinner and smaller bites - perfect for any occasion. I had the grouper with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was amazing! The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly, very firm.. flavorful.. and flaky. Their wine selection was VERY good... a wide variety to select from: California, Argentina, France, Germany, Italy - I was very impressed. Staff were all very nice and welcoming which also helped with the experience. Parking is a little tricky.. we did street parking - I am not sure if there are parking garages/lots nearby.. but we went with metered street parking. Would I go back? Yes, for sure!

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Lavender Haze martini (Hello, Swifties!)

Mccabes Irish Pub

3.9(31 reviews)

4.1 mi

Here with hubby and a friend for the Pirate's Block Party...came in for a drink…read more Cool looking bar, pool table in the back and a band setting up in the front. Friendly bartender. Reasonably priced.

Great atmosphere. Live music…read more Friendly bartender (John). Cold drinks. Definitely recommend this joint!

Cola with a splash of whiskey.

The decor!

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Inside bar

McGrath’s Kitchen & Cocktails

3.4(120 reviews)

8.4 mi

Went to McGrath's for dinner. Looks like it got an update. Last time I went it was an Irish pub…read morestyle and Irish food menu but now it's different. I like the new menu options. On Wednesday's they have a two meal day for $30 which includes two dinners and a soup or salad per person. I had the lemon butter chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was delicious! Very flavorful! My husband had the chicken parm. It was a large portion and tasty. Not quite authentic Italian but still good. Our friend had the shirt rib grilled cheese and the tomato soup. Also delicious! Next time I am interested in trying the chicken rice bowl.

Stopped in McGrath's for an early dinner and had a great experience from start to finish. We were…read moreseated promptly, and our server was quick to take our drink orders, providing attentive and friendly service throughout the meal. I ordered their triple-patty smashed burger, which was seasoned perfectly, with melted cheese oozing over each juicy layer--a truly delicious burger. To balance it out, I also had the maple pecan house salad, a fresh mix of lettuce, candied pecans, cranberries, goat cheese, and crisp Granny Smith apples, all tossed in a flavorful maple vinaigrette. Every bite was a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. From the service to the food, everything was spot on. A great spot for a satisfying meal--I'll definitely be back!

Triple tail fish of the day

Pork belly

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Lamb Shepard's pie

Paddywagon Irish Pub

3.9(9 reviews)

4.1 mi

I find myself trying to leave an accurate review of this place but I cannot find the words to…read moredescribe how amazing it is, but I'll give it my best shot. Paddywagon is a place where the staff makes you feel like you are a part of a family. From Luca and his awesome Hawaiian shirts and his mastery of TV remotes;to Lamar and his love for Alabama Football, Duke Basketball, LA Rams, and LeBron James; to Chicago Carly and her love for the Bears and Cubbies; to Florida Carly and her pint pouring skills. One time my buddy Harold was being harassed for ordering a Dirty Shirley by some unruly tourists, but the amazing staff put a stop to it and made them give an apology, further enforcing the message of inclusivity. It is truly a magical place where everyone is welcome. A true melting pot of personalities, people, and draft beer selections.

I came in here on a night of bar hopping and I'm glad I did. It was quiet and it's probably…read moreusually not but it was nice. I had a couple beers and a shot and a football game was on. I'll be back soon. The bartender was nice too.

Service with a smile...Always at the downtown Paddywagon Bradenton.

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The bar

Clancy's Irish Sports Pub

3.7(108 reviews)

7.6 mi

It's not St Pat's without a stop to Clancys. But come here…read moreany day- because the food is great, the drinks are flowing and there is always a good time to be had. The music lent itself to such a good time. Bring your own chair- and sit in the sun to enjoy the day. The food even on St Pats is fab.

Good burger great beer friendly service and they have live music nights,what more could you wantread more

Clancy Roll. Stuffed with corned beef and sauerkraut, served with thousand.

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Band stand in patio area.

Freckled Fin Irish Pub

3.7(202 reviews)

12.8 mi

Super friendly staff it's got great seating indoor and outdoors and tons of TVs to watch any game…read moreyou want. They will also watch your luggage all day for free if you're visiting and don't want to carry it with you.

Thank goodness we found this place after other dinner plans not working out. We sat outside because…read morewe had kids and the music was loud inside. But the food was great! Just wish there was no smoking allowed in the outdoor seating area

Website shows karaoke as being 7:30 - 11:30. It actually ends at 11 pm (when the bar closes.)

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Tons of screens.

The Shamrock

4.5(50 reviews)

11.2 mi

Still a Little dirty. No longer Very smokey. Still Quite friendly and great selection of beer…read more I love this bar. They are always bringing in live music and throwing parties. Bartends rock and good music on the juke. Bring cash, else you'll be using the atm machine in the phone booth ;)

Used to be a great local pub. Now with rising prices, no WiFi, broken juke box, and bad management…read moreit's lucky to give it 1 star.

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Molly's Pub

3.6(13 reviews)

11.3 mi

So after the Amazing Nashville chicken I had 2 days ago I had to go back. So when in Rome... or…read moreDublin.. lol get a Reuben. I have had many Reuben's in my life and this one with the perfect bread and huge thick slices of corned beef was in the top 5 for sure. And a $4 beer happy hour till 9 pm... huh?? Crazy.

Cute little hidden gem is Sarasota. Food is good and moderately priced. Salmon BLT is so…read morehumongous you can barely bite. Service was great and from what I hear they sometime have a live band. Highly recommended for lunch, dinner, date night or just a quick cocktail.

Bar are

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Espresso martini

Brewster's Gastropub

4.2(181 reviews)

11.4 mi

Amazing beer, smash burger and service. Hit every spot…read more I said the important part, now I need to come up with more words to be able to post the most excellent food, beer and service I received. Thank you!

Me and my girlfriend came in for a quick bite to eat for lunch, I'm so glad we chose this spot. It…read morewas kinda dead but they just opened 40 mins prior so it worked in our favor. CHICKEN TENDERS are FANTASTIC! The pickle brine makes them so juicy and crisp. Fries were amazing, pretzel sticks amazing, sauces amazing, I'll come back here for sure next time I'm in Sarasota!

Never been here in our 4 years and over 30 restaurants in Sarasota.

Shroom & Swiss Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

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Heather D.

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8 years ago

Bartenders only care about tips. I watched them continue to serve drinks to someone they should have cut off several drinks prior, and then watch as he attempted to drive away. No thanks to the bartenders, his girlfriend showed up and took his keys away! This pub is a franchise, Linksters Management Group that claims they are "committed to responsible serving!!" It even says so on their website! NICE GOING! How's it going to look when one of your patrons kills someone, or themselves, on their way home from YOUR establishment?! Time to hire some responsible bartenders that know when to cut someone off!! read more

Vince S.

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2 years ago

This is a real red neck bar , it's not Irish only copy's an Irish name of sorts. A total bunch of yahoo's - a real shite hole - but if that's ur speed go for it :/ what a dump - pooooo ! read more

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