Last Saturday, my wife and I met up with some old friends at the Poway Pub. Around 9:30 PM, a woman near us politely asked the bartender (a tall, bald man) a question. Without any warning or apparent provocation, he suddenly started cursing and yelling at her. She didn't appear intoxicated at all. I was standing right there at the bar and was shocked by how aggressively he spoke to her. It was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. To the bar: please teach your employees some manners. We won't be returning and I'm sure you lost multiple customers who witnessed that behavior read more

I love the fish & chips here. They offer a very nice menu with plenty of options. Please understand this is a BAR. The service leaves a lot to be desired and the very loud music ruins the ambiance. I love their food so to avoid cranky, bad mood servers and the deafening music I just order my food to go. read more

The food was pretty good had a burger and wings would def get again. It's quite dark in there so the ambiance was good in my book. Service was great quick and flawless. read more

Poway's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Poway, California

The most poppin' Irish Pub in the area! Came by on St. Patty's day to grab some classic Irish food to-go. Looked amazing in there, but I couldn't stay. Friendly staff, and a good local vibe. Everything we got was AMAZING: Guinness stew, Shepherds pie, corned beef and cabbage, potato balls. Surprisingly delicious & flavorful for "pub food"! And so happy they did take out on such a busy holiday. Hope this pub stays here for many years to come. read more

Small Not enough staff during events Food is typical bar food Inside/outside areas Typical Irish pub without anything special read more

Awesome music, chill place with awesome chill People, drinks were very cheap, best place in poway to watch sports read more

Poway's Irish Pub - Brewskeeeee - Irish Pub Near Me - Poway, California

Is it just me or are pubs such a fun switch up for a restaurant to eat at? My friend and I came in after we had gone for a long hike so we were ready to chow down. You order your food at the bar and then they bring it to your table. We both got the shepherds pie and it was different than any other shepherds pie I've ever had. I would say the meat part was more liquidy and the ratio of meat to potatoes definitely skewed heavy on the meat side , which is never a bad thing. It was a very hearty and comforting meal to eat. This is such a fun spot they even had karaoke that was just starting and some really awesome decorations. read more

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I have been a regular customer at this watering hole since 2000, and I have NEVER experienced the very worst service as I did tonight Monday, July 27, 2026. The bar tender Katie, was more interested in entertaining her "boyfriend" either at a table or outside in the back parking lot! I waited up to 20 minutes for her to wait on me! read more

Really rough place. Definitely not a family friendly place. The bartender was attentive and nice, but there were a bunch of "regulars" who were drinking for effect and swearing loudly a lot!! I sat at the end of the bar alone to watch the game and grab dinner, but didn't last five minutes when a really drunk couple sat right next to me and started yelling and dropping f bombs before she put her bare feet on the bar for her guy to rub - no kidding. I left a five spot for the Coke and went to Bongiornos for a few slices to go, trying to erase what I just saw from my memory. Wow. read more

Soft 3 stars. Stew was not great. Seemed old tasting had to pepper it heavily. Corned beef greasy and burnt outer bread. Server was very good though. Maybe I should of said something. Wife sure wasn't happy either. read more

Great service. Loved the bartender. Chatted with her for a few minutes. Her and a few customers wished me a happy birthday. Very sweet and made my day read more

While visiting from out of town, we wanted somewhere with a local feel (but also welcoming to non-locals) with live music and Poway's Irish Pub hit the mark. We came on a Friday night around 9:30 and the place was full so no open seats, but we were able to order drinks pretty quick. Nothing fancy, just traditional bar drinks. The cover bad was good, there was a small dance floor area, and a pool table in back. It was a mixed crowd of different ages so it was the right fit for our group. Overall a great night read more

I absolutely love this place and Jessica is a super great bartender and so nice!! Also they have 805 and I love that beer!!

I went looking for an Irish Pub experience. It's really more bar then pub. The outside area has some games and is the smoking area. There is a pool table and music inside. I was hoping for a "Hooleys North". This was not that. If you're looking to drink, likely your spot. Just not mine. read more

We always see off of Poway road, we had a few hours and wanted to try a new place so we stopped by. We walked on around 3:30 Saturday and the place was pretty packed. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, truly like your friendly neighborhood bar. Music was playing and everyone was smiling, chatting, and laughing. We got fries which came in a decent sized basket and had two sides of probably some of the best ranch I've ever had. They have a decent sized menu with some tasty looking bar bites. My husband got a Coors Light (draft) and I got a double Jameson and club soda. Wow, what a drink! I was asked short or tall and of course I chose short and it packed a punch. The bartender was always smiling and was tending to not only us sitting at the bar but to those sitting indoors and outside and she was very attentive to everyone. Super friendly and makes the best drinks. An awesome local place! read more

Poway's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Poway, California

First things first, let's establish that this is a bar. It is a real don't bring your kids with you bar. This is not a bad thing, but if you have your kiddos in tow you will be disappointed, because they won't be going in. Next thing, the beer is ice cold, the waitress was friendly and attentive, and the food was good. Not like I'm too drunk to care good, but mmmm this food is good with this ice cold beer good. The Paddy Balls are listed on the menu as a must have. This is not a lie or an exaggeration, you should order these, they are delicious! We also had the fish and chips and fish and onion rings. Both side options were tasty, but I'd say the fries had the edge. The fish was nice and flaky. They had a tartar sauce and an aioli and they pair perfectly. So if you are looking for a no frills, real bar, with tasty food then this is your place. read more

My husband and I went, unfortunately had a DJ, will go again when they have live music. Went on an off night

They have Guinness on tap and we got their delicious and hearty shepherd's pie and a Guinness stew which was also delicious and hearty. The meat was really soft and flavorful. The potatoes especially were really good! I got a Caesar Salad as well, no complaints there. Also the entrees came with rolls and butter and honey! Nice bonus! We just hung out at the bar. The bartenders were really friendly and nice ladies to chat with about beers and stuff. My only complaint was I thought the music was a bit too loud but I am kinda sensitive to that stuff... so I would just bring my earmuffs next time. It's not really a problem. read more

Dive bar. BUT a good one. Juke box is AMI, so you can select songs if you have the application on your phone. I had the potato balls. Pretty good and came with two sauces. Drinks were good price. Friendly service. Folks in bar seemed chill. Overall: recommended! read more

Poway's Irish Pub - Monday is winding down - Irish Pub Near Me - Poway, California

My fiance and I came here on a Saturday afternoon and we were almost the only ones there. Not that that was a bad thing. Food was surprisingly good for a pub. Definitely will come back read more

wings were pretty good, loved their ranch! got a lager I forgot what I got but it was refreshing! staff was friendly, played good music, had sports on TV! parking was easy! they had some arcade games and a pool table! but you have to pay :/ other than that would stop by if in the mood for some beer! not busy or crowded at all read more

Poway's Irish Pub - Wings - Irish Pub Near Me - Poway, California

This is a very solid dive bar. It's spacious and cleab. They have darts, pool tables, a jukebox, karaoke sometimes, even a patio for outdoor seatings. Food and drinks are reasonably price. What's not to like! read more

This is my favorite pub in the area! The food here is great, i don't t think I have ever had anything here I didn't like. The rich nachos are delicious and a must try. There's a little outdoor area if you wanna get some air and they have live music some nights. It's a great local spot to have a drink and kick back. read more

Great pub food. The Paddy Balls were awesome and the Guinness Stew was fantastic. Terrific neighborhood hangout.

Could use better clean kitchen. Always smells. Being in Poway folks pay good money for service and then you should up your game. Bands are for older senior. They have the potential for great business and better customer service. read more

Fun bar in Poway. Live music and a good vibe. Bartender gave excellent service. I'll be back.

From the owner to the bartenders (Jessica and Dan) truly amazingly kind people! Our favorite place in Poway!

They actually havel Irish food like Shepherds Pie. Wings are excellent. Drinks are strong. Bartenders are fast and nice to us. Good local hangout. read more

Very solid wings. Enjoyed Bastard Sons band on Friday night. Wish there was a beer list somewhere...

I can only speak for the sandwiches, which we got to go. We ordered two Club sandwiches with onion rings. The sandwiches were gigantic! My son can usually pack away food and I don't even think he was able to eat half the sandwich. The onion rings also were good. We stopped in quick for our food. It looks like your typical neighborhood bar: Sports on TV, a pool table, a small stage for music. Sandwiches were pricey: about $15, but one sandwich is at least a two-person meal. Service was fine; as you'd expect for a small bar in a strip mall. Worth a stop in, at least for the food. read more

This is a great dive bar in the center of Poway. Great drinks, pool table, loud music, and lots of friendly locals. If you need a break an outside area for smokers or just grabbing some fresh air. We have stopped by several times for their tap beer (which is a great selection). read more

Great Vibe inside this bar. The staff is quick with service and very friendly. Great drink selection and tasty food. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good Irish pub. read more

Incredible Service 5 stars I'm forgetting the bartenders name but AWESOME We came in for Boston posts and bam TV was changed You're the best read more

I wanted to like the place but I was disappointed. The food wasn't bad but I thought the two bartenders were rude.

Nice bar, band was awesome tonight, 3-7-25. Punk ass bartender white guy with a hat bitching about me lighting a joint out on the smoking patio when other dude was smoking one right on the other side. Didn't say shit to him, I guess it's a locals only bar so I bounced fuck that. So if you're not local don't go here. Went there with family also. Oh well didn't buy no drink anyways didn't get none of my money. read more

Cheap drinks. Live music. Incredible staff amd service. Delicious food. You can't ask for more in a local pub. It has that true pub feel. Pool tables. Outdoor patio with a washer game. Plenty of seats at tables or at the bar. A truly fantastic local spot. My brother and his wife come here every week and decided to take me along tonight while I was in town. Josh and Rob took great cars of us and the drinks were nice and strong. Not what I am used to at all living in UT. We ate dinner before we got there but we couldn't resist getting something to snack on while we were hanging out. They ordered a basket of fries and I ordered the Paddy's Balls. The fries were not very crispy but they were nicely salted and I like that they still had some skins on them. The Paddy's balls were unbelievable. Whoever invented those, you get a huge kudos from me. Cheesy mashed potatoes that have breading on the outside and are fried?!?! Hell yes. They come served with some ranch on the side and holy cow are they scrumptious. Genius bar food. Their menu is pretty large and I don't think you could go wrong with anything on there. Tonight they had Miss Demeanor playing live and they had a great mix of 80s rock with current popular songs. Great way to keep the crowd amped up and dancing. We had a best time and it's no wonder my brother comes gete all the time. I will be back for sure while I'm in town and I will be sure to stop in every time I am in town. read more

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The music was so loud everyone was yelling at each other to converse and I could not hear my husband next to me. We would have sat outside but there were people smoking. It's unfortunate as we were really looking forward to the menu. read more

Everything you want in your local dive bar. The bartender remembers your name and knows your order before you even open your mouth! Wings are good, as is the Guinness stew. The staff is above and beyond and the jukebox is always at the right volume. read more

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Cheap drafts! Really great value in an unpretentious down to earth spot you can really relax in. As the bartender put it, "We're not that fancy." They have a good selection of drinks. I'm not sure if I was getting happy hour prices, but I think this is the least I've paid for brand drafts. They have bar food. It soaks up the beer in your stomach most effectively. Live music! Hit it on those days and you will find a bustling popular noisy vibe going on. Other times, it's a quiet spot where you can have a nice conversation. Wouldn't recommend it as a place to bring a date, unless you already know each other well. Great spot to grab a few drinks with friends after work! Parking lot is kind of small. It can be difficult to find parking if you hit the rush. Cute patio that is dog friendly! read more

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Fun atmosphere, good pub food, with lively Karaoke Nights every Tuesday at 8:15pm Thanks for all your wonderful service, Poway's Irish Pub