I love a good pub, and delighted to have one in my town. Now, these may be fight'n words, but English or Irish, I don't care. Love. It has various rooms. A small primary room with the largest bar, a side room with another bar, and a front and rear side patio (with a bar). I wouldn't say deluxe, but nice and clean. Stevie once, Stevie twice -- wonderful waitress and bartender. First time at the bar with a guy friend, and last night, outside on the front sidewalk patio with the gf and pooch. Love her. A glass of Guinness both times, we ate last night. Wow. Perfect. Awesome Caesar salad with full crisp & fresh romaine leaves, and an unreal portion of fish & chips (2 huge filets of fresh rock cod) and fries. We split each, and I couldn't finish. Again, love. Keep it up, Pappy. You're in the regular rotation. read more

This was our first restaurant selection for our Paso Robles trip and we were very disappointed. We weren't very familiar with the layout so we entered the restaurant and immediately got scolded by the young lady at the bar and the hostess. The hostess pointed to two seats at the bar and as we proceeded to walk towards them, the young lady at the bar said "one seat is occupied but you're welcome to sit on the one chair". Considering it was for a party of two and not one, we stepped outside and told the hostess we would rather go somewhere else. Beware, staff is rude and unwelcoming. read more

We had a really disappointing experience here. Our group was asked to leave after only a couple of drinks each because staff said we were "too drunk," which was honestly confusing and frustrating since none of us were intoxicated or causing any issues. It felt like the decision was completely arbitrary and handled poorly. There was no real explanation, just a quick cutoff and push to leave. The staff came across as overly aggressive and not interested in actually assessing the situation fairly. We were respectful the entire time, and being treated like that put a bad taste in our mouths. There are plenty of bars that know how to manage guests without making them feel singled out or disrespected. Wouldn't recommend based on this experience. read more

What a joke rating on Pappys! What are people talking about?? Easily the best cocktails in Paso, that includes the yuppie speakeasy in the back, the basic b restaurant next-door, and several other spots I've tried around town. Vibes are great, drinks are great, pricing is good, staff super nice, the best place to start an end your night! read more

So this place is amazeballs! OMG great cold beer (Guinness). Jalapeño Short Rib burger is a must! Super flavorful, super juicy and super good! Great service with a genuine smile and overall a comfortable and relaxing environment! We came here twice during our Paso stay and could recommend it more! Rush! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Pappy McGregor's - Jalapeño short rib burger - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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We booked a reservation at 730pm on a Saturday night. My group of seven was seated promptly upon our arrival. The restaurant/bar definitely has the typical Irish vibe to it. We were greeted by our waitress shortly after being seated. She was very prompt during our dinner experience. We ordered the cottage pot pie, the Baja fish tacos and the pepper jack bacon tater tots. The cottage comes with short ribs instead of traditional chicken. The pot pie was a fairly good size for one person. It is cooked in a skillet, so there is only breading on the top and no crust on the bottom. There is a fair amount of juice inside the skillet from simmering. All that said, it tasted great and I would order it again. The tater tots were crispy and tasted great with the melted jack cheese and bacon bits. My wife said the tacos had a nice spicy kick and tasted awesome. Our experience with the wait staff and food quality was good. We would definitely eat here again. read more

Pappy McGregor's - Cottage Pot Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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I had high hopes for the food here, I would first like to say the parking was a little bit difficult on a weekday, however the area is very lovely. Coming to this restaurant my coworkers recommended; the ambiance was very lively, and the staff was very friendly. On to the food. The presentation was very nice and the portions were big. My chicken blt however was very flavorless, the chicken was grilled, but bland and no seasoning, and the garlic fries had a lot of garlic and no flavor. As for the fish tacos, the fish was nicely fried, but very bland. I was disappointed with what I ordered, I would come here for an event, to hangout, or to take nice pictures. I will probably not come back for the food, or I would try something new. read more

Pappy McGregor's - Baja Fish Tacos - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The Calamari was excellent . The cocktail sauce was very flavorful. Both the Salmon salad and the Chicken Pot Pie were very good. The portions are pretty large. The service was great. read more

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Poor service. Food and beer was alright but it is overshadowed by their terrible bar staff. They profile you based on no assumption and then will not serve you more than one drink. Security then told me I could negotiate with the manager. They have a weird system. Extremely rude. read more

Irish pub Ambiance Service Calamari Bloody Mary It's a premade mix, (which isn't always bad) No Celery! That's just sacrilege!! Instead was a cold greasy piece of Bacon coated in brown sugar and salt. The green olive was yummy, the pearl onion was the last mushy one in the jar, and the pepperoncini was, a pepperoncini And BBQ sauce was just an insult to the injury. Definitely would recommend Pappys, and will go back, but gonna skip the Bloody Mary. read more

Food was cold. Nachos were soggy. Service was slow but OK. Guinness was good.! The place was overly aggressive on anyone who had more than one drink. Pathetic. Lame read more

Just stopped in for a drink .. we come whenever visiting . I can't anymore.. servers and bartenders are awful . Today blond behind the bar was awful . I couldn't down my beer fast enough ! Waste of money Miss the kilt when Dale worked there !!bring back the good old days ! read more

Chose this place because yelp said it was the best place to watch the soccer game. First, they don't turn up the volume on the TV because it's a "house rule". Also, my husband ordered the lamb burger and requested it done because it was a ground meat but was told it was only cooked medium. He asked if they could cook it throughly. the reply was, it would only be cooked medium. If you want people to tell you how to order your food and not enjoy watching the game, this is the place for you. read more

Food was good except the not your "mama's grilled cheese and tomato bisque " is confused. The sandwich has sliced tomato, bacon, with cheese and does not know if it is a bacon tomato sandwich or a grilled cheese sandwich. The soup at first bite seemed weird until I realized it too was confused because it had too much red pepper and that is the prominent taste the tomato just in the background so not really a tomato soup. My daughter had the Ruben it had too much vinegar on the picked cabbage which over powered the sandwich and the meat should have been chopped up more seemed too long and stringy the thousand island dressing on the side tasted too much like a tarter. However, the service was outstanding our waitress Stevie was excellent very bubbly and attentive loved her! The place is just great and the view out the windows to the park really wonderful. read more

Their nachos come with a white queso sauce. The chips were delicate and thin and just okay. The braised short rib is worth the upgrade though, it's very good. Surprisingly, the nachos tasted much better reheated the next day than eating it day of. The chips had disintegrated but were very scoopable with a fresh bag of tortilla chips from the store. read more

Great food and service! it is the place we stop by at when we're in Paso Robles. They have lots of choices on the menu to choose from.

Really nice atmosphere and good service!! The food was homey and delicious! It was a little soupy with the crust on top and the crust was flaky and buttery. The soup filling g had onions, peas, carrots, potatoes which all tasted really fresh and flavorful. And the meat was perfectly cooked and tender. Would definitely come back! read more

Pappy McGregor's - Cottage Chicken or Beef Pot Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Decent pint of Guinness bar staff ok good busy pub. Didn't eat any food. Got some weird absinthe spray bottles on the bar. Don't touch or you'll get into trouble. read more

We decided to stop in while using the Tesla chargers around the corner. We got a wedge salad and steak and Shrooms. We got drinks as well that were exceptional. The old fashioned is one of the best I've ever had. Food was really good. I really enjoyed the wedge salad. Service was good our waitress had a lot of tables so not sure if they were short staffed or if that is the norm. Really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Will definitely return. read more

Pappy McGregor's - God Made Whiskey So The Irish Wouldn't Concur The World - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Pretty cool place for a nightcap. We walked in for a cold beer after dinner. There's a main bar area which also serves as a restaurant/pub. Full bar which is great. They also have dance floor in the other room for later in the evening. We grabbed a table outside to enjoy the evening and people watch. Also, they were setting up a taco cart which was great. Tacos and beer. Started a chat with the security guy which he was a sweetheart, very friendly. He mentioned they have a cover charge of your coming in later in the evening. read more

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I've had the best Manhattan's here and I've had the worst. Tonight was the worst. I've never had two Manhattans this bad the first to replace the last. Bartender more intent on talking to those at the bar than serving drinks. I will make my Manhattans at home. read more

The place was nice. The server was attentive and pleasant. The espresso martini was delish however, their food was mediocre . The calamari was not edible to my tastebud. It was labeled as famous calamari:( . It was misleading read more

I ordered the Cottage Pie for $30. Very pricey for quality of the food. A small amount of mashed potato on the bottom, peas, carrots, celery and onion. Seemed to be of the canned variety. Leftover prime rib as the meat. Not very lean. This was more of a soup with goopy mash covered with a large puff pastry. Doubt I would order again. I went about 3:30 and the place was an average noise level. By the time a left, just after 4:30 it was too loud to think. The service was stellar. Drinks refilled before you even noticed you needed a refill. read more

Pappy McGregor's - Cottage Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Racist bartenders. I'm a white guy but they refused service to my Cuban American friend, who were of legal age, not intoxicated, or inappropriate in any way. I went up to the bar and made the same request as he did and the bartender immediately fulfilled the order. We're all educated professionals in our 50's, not college kids or people trying to make trouble. I made a formal complaint to the manager but I'm not sure how much impact that will have. Btw, we had already spent about $200 on dinner in the restaurant before I learned about the incident at the bar. I didn't ask for anything from management other than a sincere indication of their responsibility to improve! read more

We had dinner here last night and it was a blast! Delicious bar food, great drinks (I love my cocktail), and the service was absolutely outstanding. We had the fish and chips in the twice baked potato skins. Vithe exceeded our expectations. Everyone we encountered the entire evening, from the host initially, to the wait staff, was incredibly friendly! We decided to go into the quieter room, but we could still hear them use it, and it was great. The people in the louder room, closer to the music, seems to be having wonderful time. This is the perfect fun, high energy bar for a night out! read more

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I wanted to take a moment to extend my appreciation for Jacqui and her impeccable service. I've been in the restaurant business my entire life, over 42 years. I don't often post yelp reviews, however when I encounter a fellow service person that goes above and beyond I'm compelled to do so. Also the Guinness tasted perfect, I felt that I was transported to Ireland. Thank you. read more

Nice spot! Amazing service. Very friendly servers. We all loved what we ordered: Meat Loaf, Wagyu burgers, Japanese Old Fashioned etc. , Calamari. Felt cozy. Good beer. We came for lunch and decided to come back same day in the evening for clam chowder and drinks. We will be back. read more

What a joke. Couldn't get in without having a physical ID. I did have my ID on my phone, but NOPE!!! Traveled from out of town for my cousins wedding and forgot my physical ID at home, apparently this place has a very strict policy so I couldn't join my cousins after party at this place. I'm 45 years old and can't remember the last time I encountered such blowhard bouncers. read more

Great service.... Loved the recommendations. Fish and chips and meatloaf entree. The brussel sprouts appetizer is the best ever. read more

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A solid and simple bar with Irish Pub theme. Originally I was hoping for a smoking patio (vacation indulgences as they are) but they don't allow that any longer so we just opted for a quiet drink and a nice meal (though you can enjoy a cig down the way at Pine Street Saloon, the local dive bar which I highly recommend! Nice back patio). Back to the pub!! We were there early evening on a Friday and it slowly picked up. The noise was what you would expect for a bar on a weekend night. Nothing over the top. The bartender was a total professional and hawk-eyed on your drink level as well as ensuring anyone who walked in was taken care of immediately by another staffer. Went for the Prime Dip sandwich which was a delectable take on a traditional French Dip - the meat was TENDER, and then just the right amount of onion jam and cheese... I saved 1/2 for what I knew would be the late night munchie king-snack! The old fashioned was super tasty and one of the bartender's specialties. All in all, a solid stop during your evening romp about town or just a nice place to grab a Guinness and get a solid meal! read more

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Omg! The best ever fish and chips. Sizeable portion. We shared a Ceasar salad and the fish. 2 large portions battered and fried to perfection served with garlic fries. The server dressed in Irish garb. We ate indoors but there is outside seating and an indoor/outdoor area also. read more

Pappy McGregor's - 1/2 of the order. Fish and chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Came here late and sat in the bar area with my husband after wine tasting, got a burger and was great!! Quick to come out

The food is amazing. It's consistently wonderful especially the mashed potatoes and meatloaf. I go there every time. I'm in town.

Ate lunch here prior to baseball game. They had a nice lunch special/happy hour menu that offered half plates with a side. I got the corned beef tacos and a side of chili. My wife got a cup of clam chowder. The tacos were outstanding, the chili above average, and the chowder was solid, but a little too rich for my taste. Good beers on tap, but an automatic 20% gratuity charge (for a party of six) was a little too steep. Our waitress was great, but I'm not a big fan of any automatic gratuity charge. A good waitress/waiter could possibly get more than 20% from me, but I never add on if I'm already automatically charged. Gratuity should be an incentive, not automatic. read more

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Just happened across this place when we came downtown to visit some shops. We were able to snag two seats at the bar right away around 1pm on Saturday. Classic Irish pub vibe and really nice bartenders. I asked them how their corned beef was made and it seemed safe for me (celiac). I cannot explain how AMAZING the corned beef tacos were. No cross contamination issues for me. I visit the area yearly and will be coming back for those tacos every time. My friend had the fish and chips and really liked them too. read more

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Love all the foods here everything so well organized! The service was impressive I believe her name was Keira, she was super nice and helpful with the menu. I cannot wait to come back again ! read more

Service was spot on! Had the oysters Rockefeller, they were amazing and enough for a meal!! Great Birthday!!

First time eating at Pappy's and the service was great. I will definitely eat here again. I got the clam chowder and it was delicious! I washed it all down with a root beer which was perfect. It feels like you're in a little Irish pub, and I loved the decorum. The waitresses and cooks were very kind as well. It had a great vibe and I believe it's the perfect lunch spot in downtown Paso. read more

Pappy McGregor's - Clam Chowder - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Definitely recommend this place! Food was delicious, staff was very nice and professional. The service was great. Ambiance was busy with the weekend crowd. Seems like a great local spot. We will definitely be back. To our waitress thank you for arranging the flight, it's what drew me in! read more

Pappy McGregor's - Irish Whiskey Flight - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Just had the worst experience in which the bartender was extremely rude and racist to my group. Two of the people in the group ordered seltzer and two ordered 1 drink each. He stopped serving the group for absolutely no reason. No one acted over served and there was no conflict. I will never go here again and as an out of towner, this is a a bad experience of this place. read more