Service wasn't good. The server's had an attitude. Very cool place and the Irish band was such a pleasure.

A truly authentic Irish Pub and store attached. Great pub fare with fantastic cocktails too. Patrice was our waitress and story teller. Priceless! Super friendly and genuine experience that harkens back to Ireland itself. A really excellent lunch outing. Don't miss on this gem. Slainte! read more

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Fantastic place and great food. Everything we've tried was great. Will definitely be going back.

I was a little disappointed with our visit. The waiter was REALLY slow and the food was all warm not hot. The fish and chips were good but the tartar sauce was bland and the coleslaw tasted expired. My husband had the salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans, only the green beans were good. Well we wanted to try something different probably won't be back. read more

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Worst experience ever! Server Amy was very rude When we were missing item said "pick up the over easy egg and see if it's underneath " Terrible to treat customers so rudely. Would not recommend this place to anyone. When we asked questions re menu received curt sarcastic responses. Don't waste your time. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a while! All homemade and fresh. The Welsh rarebit appetizer was amazing and not to heavy. My cottage pie was yummy and their bread is out of this world. My aunt got the Chicken Leitrim Boxty because it was something different. Ended the night with an Apple crisp topped with homemade ice cream! We all sampled and enjoyed. I definitely will go back next time I'm in town to try other dishes! Also, the service was amazing for such a busy restaurant. Our waitress new all about each dish and it's creation process. She was very helpful read more

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This is by far my favorite bar in all of Bethlehem... Maybe of all time. They have a wonderful selection of every whiskey you can imagine and some amazing Irish and English beers on tap as well as an absolutely delicious array of menu items, inspired by English and Irish culture. They have a set of wonderful staff and bartenders who enjoy conversing with customers. Recently discovered them about a month ago and have been there five times since. Highly recommend to all read more

Quite authentic I think.... Good music. Food was all very good with excellent portions and good pricing. I'd come back in a heartbeat! read more

I have always been a fan of McCarthy's. This review is just a celebration of their fancy scones, which you can buy in the back by the register. They are fancy. They are yummy. They are the scones that finally reconciled me to white chocolate. read more

Awesome find! Great service, wonderful, authentic Irish pub. They poured the best pint of Guinness that I've ever gotten in the United States. We started with the Ploughman's Lunch to share. Wonderful fresh brown bread. Yummy Irish cheddar. I had the fish and chips. Again, fresh and not greasy. My daughter-in-law had Chicken Leitrim Boxty. Very good, I think I'll have it next time. Very crowded and noisy but everyone was having a good time. We'll definitely be back! read more

If you are hungry this is the place for you. I highly recommend coming here, because not only was the food delicious, but the staff and apparently were awesome too. They have a large menu, but everything was super fresh. The kitchen chips were some of the best I have ever had, and their steak sandwich was amazing as well. They have a large whiskey selection as well as beer, and wine. This would be a great place for groups! read more

We have been here several times and each time has been good but different. They used to have this unbelievably good brown bread and Irish soda bread. Still on the menu but no where near as good. Tonight they had a few issues we ordered fish and chips which is usually the best around the Lehigh Valley but what we got was a far cry from what they normally deliver. I talked to the manager and she got us another order which was perfect. But it is worrisome that the kitchen sent out the first order in that condition. Also my wife ordered the salmon entree but she was brought out a salad with Salmon. The server rectified the mistake promptly. We will definitely be back but I hope they're not loosening their standards. read more

Red Stag Pub - Second order of fish and chips - Irish Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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My husband and I have been coming here since they were just a tea room. We LOVE it here! The food is absolutely excellent, with great flavor. We love the whiskey bbq wings, cottage pie, smoke salmon, fish and chips... to name a few! This place is very authentic, the owner is from Ireland. We went to Ireland on our honeymoon and this is the most authentic food and Guinness we have found in the states! They also do a great brunch! Even though it isn't a small restaurant and it gets busy, it still has a very cozy / pub atmosphere. They also have a really nice bar and outdoor patio. They have live Irish music on the weekends, which is a lot of fun! Trivia on Sundays! They have a store in the front of the restaurant (Donegal Square) where you can buy a lot of things from Ireland; sweaters, hats, food, glassware, jewelry, etc. They do not take reservations, but sometimes will do call ahead seating. HIGHLY recommend this place! read more

We visited Red Stag for lunch and were very pleased. One of us had eaten here before wanted to return, and this place did not disappoint. Prices were in line with this level of food and service. We started with a Scotch egg, and ordered lamb stew and cottage pie for lunch. We enjoyed the Scotch egg. The stew was excellent and the cottage pie was very good. Breads served on the side were delicious. Service was fantastic. Times to sit, order and be served were pretty fast. Our server was friendly and attentive. The dining room was clean and provided the pub feel. Private booths (with doors) are available. When back in town, we would gladly return to the Red Stag. read more

This was a great spot, we were only in and out at the bar but we had a good time. We were here before a concert at PPL, the place was rocking on a Saturday night. They had an hour wait for a table, so we decided to creep at the bar until someone got up. We got lucky and nabbed a couple seats pretty quickly. They have a great selection of whiskeys and infused jameson. We wound up trying the butterscotch infusion, and I was surprised usually I just like my Jameson neat or on the rocks, but it was good. As for food, I got the cheesesteak (corned beef) and it was delicious and giant, the fries were very good. My wife enjoyed her chicken sandwich, although she did say the chips were a bit stale. I would ask for the Dijon mustard for the cheesesteak, the bartender recommended that it was spot on. Service was pretty great, the bartenders were all super friendly and we felt welcomed, despite not being a regular, which seems like there are plenty. Definitely give this spot a look if you are in Bethlehem. read more

I really like this place. Atmosphere is very welcoming, food great and drinks excellent. The day I visited, there was a rep. from Jameson's buying ppl free samples of a new product. Anytime I can get a good looking woman coming up to me to compliment my MC jacket (which definitely gives the message of stay away), I'll take it. I'll be back read more

This is the best bar I've been to in years! Incredible food, great atmosphere, whiskey/Irish whiskey/ bourbon selection to die for. Then add the incredible hosts - Kyle - Kylie - and Jenny who truly welcome you and provide you with impeccable service and hospitality along with great conversation! Can't wait to come back! read more

I've only visited McCarthy's for drinks during Musikfest. The security in front walking in checking Musikfest mugs is overkill. If you have anything in the mug you must dump it out. They are not friendly or nice. The drinks were decent but nothing spectacular. Last call was at 11:45. Not sure if it was that earlier due to Musikfest or their normal closing time on a Friday night. We had mug inspection on the way out as well. We go to Musikfest every year and have patronized many restaurant/bar establishments over the years and McCarthy's is the only place to search you. I have visited McCarthy's many times over the years and never get a warm and friendly feeling there from any staff. If they don't like all the business during festivals maybe they should close during it. Other businesses in the area do. read more

Red Stag Pub - The bar - Irish Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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McCarthy's is a cool spot I the quaint downtown of Bethlehem, PA. The interior's rich wood tones evoke remembrances of my trips to Ireland. The service was attentive. My problem was that the food just wasn't that good. My son ordered the Chicken tikka masala. He was aware that we were in an Irish pub but the server assured him that this was a very popular dish in Ireland and recommended it. It was not good. It was bitter and pretty much inedible. We sent it back and ordered the boxty, which was a distinct improvement, but far from memorable. I ordered the chicken wings which were very good, and the Lamb burger which was ok. This is not a bad place and I would give them another try if I find myself in the area. It just wasn't on point this visit read more

Great place breakfast all day . Afternoon come have cup tea +breakfast. So lovely and feeling good .this is my third time there , always good and nice servers.will come back again..... read more

Red Stag Pub - Afternoon tea vanilla chai - Irish Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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My home away from home. It's always tough when the tourists pile in during Celtic Fest, but so know it's a boon for business. The other place I'll take Mom to eat and the scotch selection is THE best regionally. They have Islay, that's all you need to know, and a wider selection than the state stores. As an Ardbeg devotee, this makes me happy. read more

Excellent place for authentic Irish fare. My husband and I along with our 3 kids (13, 11, & 7) all had plenty of favorites from which to choose. If we weren't from out of state, we would be regulars. Very welcoming host and attentive waitress. The restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. All Covid requirements were being followed. read more

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Great place. Terrific beer selection at a fair price. Great food and atmosphere!!!!!

Our first time at McCarthy's. We ordered the Jameson BBQ chicken, Cottage pie, and a cup of lamb stew. The chicken dish had good flavor, but sadly the chicken was overcooked and dry. The Cottage pie was flavorful, but just took thick and pasty. The lamb stew had a good flavor, and stood out as the best of the 3 items ordered. read more

One of my favorite places to go for a beer, a bite to eat, live music, or just for a good vibe! My big Irish family absolutely adores this place and we always make a trip here if we find ourselves downtown together. The service is sometimes iffy- I've had some of the nicest people and then some of the most off standish people as well. Regardless, the food is great and they have an awesome drink list! read more

This place is awesome! Both food and drinks were great. Our group split the wings, fondue, and loaded "chips". Delicious! Excellent drink menu as well. They have Kilkenny beer on tap which we have only ever been able to find in Kilkenny, Ireland on the Smithwicks tour. read more

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Nice looking place, cool shop connected to it...food was way below avg. my chicken tiki masala was the worst I've ever had and I've had plenty. Rice wasn't completely cooked, chicken was over cooked and dry, the Guinness was horrible.. no head, whoever pours the Guinness there doesn't have a clue what they're doing...Fondue was decent. Was hoping for much better out of this place. Prob won't be back. Waiter was kind of a rude. read more

On a nice Sunday evening, my boyfriend and I decided to head to Historic Bethlehem. We put our names in at McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar at ~6:30pm and were told there was a ~45 minute wait for outdoor seating. We were willing to wait as the weather was nice and we could explore the various shops. At 7:45pm, the hostess called and said that they wouldn't have outdoor seating available before they switch to their late night menu at 8pm, which has reduced food selections. We were a bit frustrated because we could either wait for outdoor seating and not have the full menu or eat indoors and have the food we wanted. We opted to eat indoors and be able to order main entrees. I am glad we did because our frustrated moods immediately changed after we received our food! It was delicious! I ordered the Irish Cuban which was full of slow-roasted pork, sliced ham, swiss cheese, and Guinness mustard. The toasted blaa bread was wonderful and I especially liked the flavor of the house-pickles. My boyfriend ordered the Fish N' Chips and said they were the best he has ever had! We hope to return in the future and enjoy the outdoor seating area! read more

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Great food and wonderful service! Probably of the best stocked Whiskey selections in the Lehigh Valley-goes great with their soft pretzels as a snack! read more

True Irish pub. Best around. Food is tasty and drinks are crafted with care. The bartender saw one person at our table make a face at her drink, he came over to ask if everything was alright. Turns out it was off. He promptly fixed it and gave her a free one. Mistakes happen everywhere. How a place handles it is the true test of a establishment and its pride of product. I'll be back Great scotch collection. read more

Red Stag Pub - Great whiskey selection. - Irish Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Came here with a group of 70 and we took over the restaurant. With a looming snow storm, our prior reservation was cancelled. They were able to accommodate us last minute. Only 2 servers, but we didn't mind any waits as we were busy socializing. Great beer menu....I had a pear cider and a couple unique IPAs. A lot of Irish/English/Scottish food on the menu. I went with the salmon, well done. It was delicious. I also split a few orders of wings as an appetizer (BBQ, hot, and Guinness mustard). There is an Irish gift shop adjoined to the restaurant with imported food and gifts. read more

Went here for some drinks after dinner and sat outside. Staff was very friendly and we had a great time. Didn't really try the food. We only bought some and wasted it because of the lame order from Gov. Wolf. He's killing these businesses. Anyway, definitely a good place if you just want to hang out for a few drinks. read more

PROS: the atmosphere had that Irish feel to it and the staff was very friendly. The place was clean, the prices were fine, and there was a nice liquor selection CONS: The place is small and cramped while the bar had no TVs to watch games on. On top of that they only had one person bathrooms and small portions for food. If that isn't enough you have to park in a parking garage a block or two down that you have to pay for OVERALL: not going back to this bar, and would rather go to a regular styled one. Unless you're Irish and/or just go in only for a quick drink read more

A popular Irish bar located in downtown Bethlehem that draws a crowd and is probably pretty lively on the weekends. Plenty of draft beers to choose from, including a variety of Guinness type stouts. A wall of whiskey gives this bar the other half of its identity: hundreds of different types of whiskey, your favorite is sure to be one of them. This bar has a nice old bar feel, while still having a modern touch. Seating upstairs and down, as well as a newly renovated, larger bar. Variety of food to choose from as well, from snacks and appetizers to full meals. read more

This place is as Irish as it gets in the Lehigh Valley. Place is cozy and quaint. Has a nice little bar with good drafts and a great selection is whiskeys. Food is great, service just as good. When you want some good fish and chips, lamb stew or cottage pie this is the place. Also, come for the coffees and deserts. read more

I'd like to give this place a negative rating if possible. They discriminated against my niece who has a slight handicap and wouldn't serve her saying she was visibly inebriated because she stumbled slightly walking in to the place. Their wait staff was rude as we tried to b seated. Then they ASKED US TO LEAVE! Claiming she appeared intoxicated because she stumbled. We all had 1 drink prior. Their attitude was condescending and belittling. My niece left in tears, feeling shamed, embarrassed and inadequate. PLEASE do not give this establishment ur business. They are not deserving. read more

Had some great food here! Our waiter was friendly and attentive, I had the cottage pie which came with peas and brown bread yumm and my hubby had the pad. burger. Which had blue cheese caramelized onion lettuce tomato a great bun and was cooked perfectly! We had the creme brûlée which we weren't crazy for but overall we'd go back again and enjoyed on our trip to Bethlehem! Would love to explore the menu further. read more

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Just moved to Easton and had read about McCarthy's - have now been there twice and LOVED IT! Service? Excellent. Servers were friendly and professional. Atmosphere - Good. Socially distanced and the booths are really nice. I have not yet checked out the upstairs seating but will. Food - Excellent. The first visit was just for a drink and I had the bourbon wings - just to satisfy the COVID rules. What a nice surprise - juicy, tender and moist - crumbled bleu cheese and small diced celery were a different and fun take on typical chicken wing appetizers - very well executed! The next time I had potato leek soup and BBQ Wings. Excellent again! Will be back next week for dinner. A very nice place to have a meal and post-COVID should be a great plate to hang! read more

Josh the main bartender was absolutely amazing. He gave me "life" from the moment we sat down to departure! He is a true mixologist and very professionally personable will the customers. His recommendations on food selection was perfect! A must go to Pub! I am from Jersey and I will definitely be traveling back to PA for more Jameson wings and salmon! And don't forget to try the Fruity Pebbles Cookies! Ohhhhmyyyyyjesuuussss! It's worth the calories! read more

You guys are the best and a beacon of hope during some dismal times. Way to step up and help the Bethlehem community!! Thank you!!