This spot just gets it…read more I came through recently and was honestly excited before I even ordered food because they had a solid selection of NA mocktails. For a bar, that's not always a given, and as someone who doesn't drink as much these days, that immediately stood out to me. I grabbed a lavender leprechaun and it was super refreshing, light, and just a really nice change of pace from the usual soda-or-water options. It didn't feel like an afterthought, it actually felt intentional. For food, I went with the corned beef sandwich and it did not disappoint. Hearty, flavorful, and exactly what you'd want from a proper Irish pub. The whole place has that classic pub vibe but still feels welcoming whether you're drinking or not. That balance is rare, and I really appreciated it. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially knowing I've got solid non-alcoholic options to enjoy.

I love to stop in at the field after a padres game - or on an event weekend like comic con! We…read morelove the upstairs to grab fish n chips - they are delish While I crave more live music and dance from this pub it is definitely a cozy place to grab a pint. One of the most unique items is their frozen Irish coffee Don't sleep on this drink - it's refreshing and tasty- and even though you can't taste it - these are strong Always a friendly staff and fun time here

Ordered the Mexican but got the BBQ -- eadible. Their Clamato missed on the spices/mix -- tasted…read morewatered-down. Upped to 3 stars because it's better than places nearby.

I'd seen a random Facebook post saying the best trivia was with Chris, Wednesday's at the shamrock…read moreso here we are. We came for the good times and decided to make a girls night of it and have dinner and drinks too. The website says reservations recommended, I'd say more like required if you think you're coming. Every single table and barstool in the place was taken. Sean was our server and immediately we were having a great time with him. He's really awesome and super friendly. There were so many things on the menu that sounded amazing. Between us girls we each ordered something different to eat so we had a nice variety. The portions are huge! My meatloaf was so freaking good, the picture did not do it justice at all. My friends got sliders, corned beef and cabbage and a chicken caeser salad, which they all liked as well. Although this place was super busy from the trivia the service was fast and drinks as well as refills came quickly. Food took a bit of time as to be expected. The trivia was great just as everyone had mentioned and I'm glad we decided to check it out. Thursdays is Bingo also with Chris and since grandma hobbies are right up my alley it looks like I will be spending a lot of time at the Shamrock now.

I swing by here about twice a month coming back from Costco…read more Always pleasantly surprised by the food. The chicken & cranberry, reuben, blackened shrimp tacos --- all good. Never had bad food here. Service is where they really shine. The wait staff are a lot of fun, esp the blonde british lady. Pours on shots of Jameson are very decent, too. Best Irish pub around.

Small little pub with about a dozen drafts on tap, including Guinness of course, and more in…read morebottles and cans. No food is served but they allow you to bring in outside food, and there's plenty nearby, including Sombrero's Mexican food right next-door. Friendly service and several TVs. It's been here a long time and is a local institution.

Came here with the guys from work and split the g. We had a nice time and it really has a nice…read moreIrish pub feeling. I almost felt like I was in It's always sunny but sadly no Danny Devito and no distinct spaghetti policy.

The most poppin' Irish Pub in the area! Came by on St. Patty's day to grab some classic Irish food…read moreto-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.

Last Saturday, my wife and I met up with some old friends at the Poway Pub. Around 9:30 PM, a woman…read morenear 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

What a great place! Sorry to hear it's closing. Food is…read moregreat and our server Emily was just the best ever! Last time there we had Sarah as our server. Also outstanding See u there St Pat's Day!

Flew in to town for brief business stop and friend recommended meeting here. Excellent choice to…read moreenjoy pub style food and drink while catching up. Good for groups big or small. Service was in point and food was quickly prepared. Staff is attentive to ensure a good dining experience!

the older woman at the host stand was so rude to my friend, i was shocked!! she also kept cutting…read moreoff the actual hostess who was kind and doing her job....other than that good drinks!

If you're in Coronado, McP's Irish Pub is one of those spots that just becomes part of your routine…read morewithout even trying. It's a smaller place, but that's part of what makes it great. It feels real, comfortable, and consistent every time you walk in. This has actually become a tradition for us. Every year around Thanksgiving, when we stay at Hotel del Coronado, we make it a point to come here with friends. Been doing it since 2018 and it's something we all look forward to. The food is always solid, drinks are right, and the atmosphere just fits. Nothing overcomplicated, just a place that does what it's supposed to do and does it well. What says a lot is we don't just go to this location. When we're up visiting family in El Dorado Hills, we'll hit their Tahoe location too. That kind of consistency across locations is rare. This place has become part of our routine and our memories. Don't ever change.

If you live in Carlsbad or just love Smash Burgers then you wanna check out Hennessey's Tavern. On…read moreThursdays, you can get a Smash Burger and Fries for $7. It's all day, every Thursday. The Smash Burger comes with two patties, cheese, onions and bacon...YUM! The buns tasted slightly sweet so it paired well with the savory burger. The fries were great too. Not overly crispy. They run specials every day on different items, but the Smash Burger is for sure one to check out. The service was awesome. Our waitress was super nice and kept checking in on us. Great Service always makes a difference. Hennessey's is pretty big. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have booths, tables and bar seating for whatever your preference is. They also have TV's so a great spot to watch the latest sporting event while enjoying a great meal. Definitely recommend trying their $7 Smash Burgers on Thursdays!

AT THE INTERSECTION OF REGRET AND REMORSE…read more At what point does a cover charge become just a discrete way of saying "you're not welcome, only tolerated"? Nothing humbles you faster than paying a $40 daytime 'cover charge' to sit uncomfortably with alchy-bros and their untreated mental health issues. We came to this Irish Tavern because...well... St. Patricks Day. The bouncer wouldn't let us in until we paid the extortion. It's no wonder millennials are broke. I didn't really wanna pay, but we found such a great parking spot... He took my cash and stuffed it in his pocket. For $40, we assumed something legendary was awaiting us inside. Is Cillian Murphy here? Or maybe a Glen Hansard cover band.? At the very least a Conan O'Brien blowup doll? Nope... just canned music playing over speakers that crackled like grandpa's radio. So there's no band... But, for $40 there better be at least something I haven't seen before. Perhaps they've summoned St. Patrick from the dead? Or figured out how to make everyone's red flags visually appear. Or how to uncrack an egg... Something! But nope, it was just like a regular day that wasn't $40 to get in. And here's the thing: the food and drink are ALSO more expensive than usual! So they already fleeced me for $40, and now two drinks are also $40? Two corned beef plates: another $50!? It was average to below average. It was like they took every Irish Tavern in the world, put 'em all in a blender, and hit puree. It was just... easy-to-chew mediocrity. Honestly, I've been to better pubs at Holiday Inn. As we walked out, the same bouncer was still collecting his shakedown fees. But this time the cover charge was only $10. Only 45 minutes later, the cover charge for the privilege of... well nothing... lowered exponentially!?! This isn't an Irish tavern, this is a scam with a jukebox. Pro tip: I've paid $40 for many things. A glow-in-the-dark toilet seat. A Texas-shaped waffle maker. A desktop punching bag for when Yelp takes down my reviews. But I'd rather pay $40 to NOT go to a mediocre Irish bar. Next year, I'm staying home to enjoy a $3 Guinness in my garage. No cover. Curated playlist. Parking's up front. Just me, my red flags, and zero regret.

Go slightly before or after lunch, it gets busy. Sit in the patio, weather's almost always perfect…read more But mostly, you come for the soda bread. Pretty neat heavy, as Irish food tends to be, but there are a few vegetarian friendly options. The chips with malt vinegar are tasty, the vegan nuggets are good, great accompanying sauce. The loaded baked potato takes a while, but worth it. It's stuffed with masked potato and topped with cheese And even though it's in snooty Newport Beach the servers are super friendly.

I don't know what happened to this place. I went back after 15 years of being away from the OC and…read morewas excited for my husband to try. I have so many good memories and meals here. Unfortunately, my recent visit was such a disappointment. Let's start with food. We ordered wings, chips and whipped feta. The wings had clearly been refrigerated and thrown on the grill for a hot second. The fat on them were soft and gelatinous and when I bit into it, the center was hard and super cold. It also smelled like a fridge. We sent them back and asked for a fresh batch but they had just taken the same ones and warmed them up. Very possible they were microwaved. I knew they were the ones I sent back because the wing I had taken a bite out of and spit out was right back on the plate. Then let's get into the chips. They were stale. They advertised them as home made and I don't doubt that but it's like they made them 3 days ago and left them out. They were cold and barely crispy. We sent these back as well and we got a slightly better batch but I wasn't going to argue this with the staff. The saving grace was the whipped feta. This was actually good. Nothing wow but it was edible since the other two items were such a huge let down. Now service. The lady that served us was very very sweet. However, not a great server. She disappeared and we needed to flag down another server for a refill. She was also not the one that we could talk to about our disappointing food. Another server had to come check on us. I don't think I could convince my husband to come back here, let alone spend money on this. It's unfortunate since I was hoping to share a slice of my former Newport stomping grounds with him.

5 stars for being able to get weed and smoke it right on the spot Haha Was brought here by a friend…read moreso we could smoke some joints before watching a movie at plaza rio. When they told me there's a place we can go and get weed and roll some joints and smoke it there while Having a drink, I Kind of thought hard to believe but it's actually true haha It is located way in the back at plaza zapato on the second floor. You will take stairs to get up to the place. Go in the back room to get your herbs for 50 pesos ($3) for which looked like a gram. My friend said that's expensive for Mexico lol It's not medical grade, but decent enough. They even provided papers. We rolled the joints at our table and then just sparked it up. No one even paid attention. Great place. You'll never know that this place is even there. Not sure how much they pay the cops to not bother them cause there were cops we walked by right before going up and they ignore it. Definitely worth checking the place out.