About a couple of days ago I heard Shaughnessy's relaunched their menu so I thought "why not" and I am glad I had that thought, because their updated menu is perfect! I had the Shepard's pie and, for a reasonable price, I had a meal that tasted like something my mom would make during a harsh winter which is really saying something to the authenticity. All while not being so heavy that I wasn't able to finish it during my lunch break, along with the appetizers this was perfect for grabbing a bite to eat downtown! The restaurant itself is still the same, warm and comfortable while holding notable Syracuse history that actually stumped me being a Syracuse native! Overall 10/10 definitely stopping by more often on my lunch breaks and will be telling my family and friends about my experience as well! read more

I met up with friends for a pre show beverage they had already been served burger with fries beers and had ordered me one as well. Lively Irish Pub atmosphere. I was never acknowledged by bar tender or any staff. Not offered a menu or refills. Staff had to be flagged down for the bill and cleanup of dishes that were on the bar the entire visit. The sandwiches being served looked like good portions, I would definitely like to try the Reuben and see what is offered on the menu! My friend said the burger was good but fries were served cold. Better luck next time! "Go n-éirí leat" read more

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I have frequently visited this place over the last several years. Food is solid, especially the burgers. The bartenders here are the best though. Tabitha and Mike are some of the friendliest bartenders I've ever had the pleasure meeting. Always take great care of their patrons, and I really appreciate that. They are a hilarious dynamic duo and I certainly miss visiting since having left Syracuse. read more

Cheese sandwich so greasy, making it unpalatable. Kettle chips bland & tasteless, half of them burned. Would not recommend.k

Food wasn't anything special. Irish Cannon Balls had barely any cornbeef in them and Shepherd's Pie was pretty bland. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant out of a box. BUT the service and bartenders were awesome! Especially Heather! read more

Cozy pub vibes right in the heart of Syracuse! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Shaughnessy's Irish Pub on a Sunday night when most places nearby were already closed--and it turned out to be a happy accident! The pub was quiet when we arrived but quickly filled up, giving it a great energy without feeling too crowded. We shared the nachos and a mix of wings--both delicious, with the perfect balance of flavor and crunch. I had a glass of white wine (nothing extraordinary, but still tasty), and my boyfriend ordered a Guinness and immediately noted how perfect the pour was--exactly what you'd hope for at an Irish pub. All in all, a great spot with solid food, a relaxed vibe, and friendly service. Would definitely recommend if you're in Syracuse and looking for a cozy place that stays open a little later! read more

Shaughnessy's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Not a great happy hour....only markdowns on domestic beer. Split a Medium rare pub burger with husband and it was cooked perfectly. Split an order of potato skins and they were possibly the worst I've ever had. The server kindly told them off the bill. read more

This was my second time since my last review here. Two things I've observed since... the servers are incredibly friendly but it is pretty slow in there, a good thing to keep in mind. They do make great drinks. The nachos were okay, they came with chicken which wasn't on the menu description. The menu is limited before a crunch game, nachos were listed at $11, which I ordered. When the tab came I was up-charged $6 for chicken... I didn't order. Definitely not ideal, but the location is fun, servers are friendly so I will happily give them another shot! read more

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I got the fish and chips,the haddock was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. I got tater tots and coleslaw on the side. The tots were good and the coleslaw was fresh. The tartar sauce was homemade very good ambience and service were on point. read more

Great location so I'll give it a star for that. The problem is management. Someone realized there were several events so the menu was minimized to bar food,very, very few choices no mention that, that could even be a possibility. The food was ok, just not what we were expecting. Extremely busy with one waitress and one bartender. So many things went terribly wrong. Where do I begin? It was not due to poor service because the waitress ran her butt off! I really felt the management did her a great disservice, as well as to the customers! The bartender was unpleasant and who could blame her, she also was inundated with customers which should have been a good thing. To the Marriott management SHAME ON YOU!! read more

I am here for a conference and this pub is conveniently in the basement of my hotel. Service was fast and friendly. I got the 8oz angus burger with fries. The fries were very good. The burger was also good but a little rubbery. It's a fun place to hang out! read more

Shaughnessy's Irish Pub - Dinner and beer time! - Irish Pub Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Stopped by for quickly for some drinks and a snack. We shared the nachos and we got martinis. They were both made perfectly as ordered. The staff was nice and the food came out quick. Nachos were yummy and I would get them again nice option in the lower level if the Marriott with late hours. read more

Shaughnessy's Irish Pub - Pub Nachos - Irish Pub Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Traditional(ish) pub menu so not the best choice if you want "lighter fare" but swell if you want quesadillas and sweet potato fries (waffle cut!). Quesadilla was filled with chicken and bacon so nicely savory - sufficiently filling that (with those fries) I left a 1/4 behind. For a reason that defies logic, it was served with (homemade?) tortilla chips as a side... why? A friend ordered the fish and chips but subbed in onion rings - huge order, looked good. Service was great. Live music at ~5:30 made it hard to talk. We were able to secure street parking (Flowbird). read more

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I was really unhappy here but the food was really good, so it makes up for it. It took around 15 minutes for someone to take our drink orders and over an hour to get our food. We asked for no lettuce on a wrap and it almost seemed like they put extra on it!!! My quesadilla was REALLY good though, I almost feel like it was worth the wait. read more

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I ordered the fish and chips and it came in this Etsy styled fry basket with what looks like food safe paper printed like newspaper. The fries were on the bottom, and the fish was on the top both fresh out of the fryer. The problem was the fish was crispy on the top side, but because they stacked everything in the basket, all the steam and moisture from the fries, softened the underside of the fish and made the fries limp. It was probably the worst fish and chips I've ever had. They should auction off all their fry basket trinkets and buy bigger plates and just plate up the dang food. They're not serving the stuff out on the street like London is and it's not newspaper so don't try to be something you are not. read more

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I ordered a Caesar salad and added grilled chicken the cost of the salad was $22. I don't mind paying for a good salad but when there is a good amount of brown romaine, some leaves that appeared to have been frozen at some point, and to top it off, a huge chunk of the end of the lettuce head was in there. used to get quality food here but not anymore. read more

Typical sports bar / pub food. So not surprising I wasn't wowed. Got nachos and chicken noodle soup. Sat at the bar. Service was good though - bartenders were nice and attentive. We were there on a Wednesday too so trivia started at 7pm which was fun! read more

Shaughnessy's Irish Pub - Chicken noodle soup - Irish Pub Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I just had a great little meal there. I had the marinated steak, cooked to my liking and quite delicious! Heather the bartender was efficient and friendly. read more

Stopped in to cool down after a hot and humid walk from the National Grid Building. The place was mostly empty at noon, but it was a welcome relief. The three of us ordered a Guinness, a Gin & Tonic, and a Jameson Sour. The bartender spent 99% of her time with two other customers who she apparently knew quite well over the next hour, but I did catch her eye at one point to ask for some water for our table. Overall, a fairly typical, but very clean sports bar. read more

For something located in a hotel (in this case, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown) it works well. It doesn't have the hotel feel to it, and it actually seems like the Pub name fits well. I like the fact that the menu has a punny dog theme to it! Anyway... the beer selection is decent. The PUB NACHOS -- Tortilla chips, shredded chicken, jalapeno, pico, black beans, queso, shredded Monterey jack, sour cream, are actually pretty amazing. After a long drive, having the simple GRILLED CHEESE DELUXE -- Sourdough, provolone, bacon, tomato, was very satisfying. However, on a second visit on a day to hot with not enough energy to find somewhere else new, having the French dip sandwich (which doesn't seem to be on the web menu) was a disappointment. Maybe they are just testing it? Either way, a solid place for either a backup plan or the main choice if convenience is a top priority. read more

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Inmates are running the asylum. Twice now been here on a Saturday night. Bartenders serve drinks in plastic cups so they don't have to wash glasses. $12 beer in a plastic cup. Shot of whiskey in a plastic ramekin meant for a side of ketchup. read more

It has Good food and a good environment. Service is efficient and quick. The portion size is very good and price is reasonable

We came to this place after a big local game. They were completely understaffed, but they warned us before sitting. Avoid this place if it is crowded or if you want decent food. This place is only good for drinks and the bar. The reason for two stars is because the food was just terrible, had small servings, and was overpriced - that deserves one star (read on for why they get a star extra). We ordered pretzel pops and a garden salad with chicken. Very simple, should have been a slam dunk. Nope. The pretzel pops were colder than room temperature. They tasted stale and did not have a typical soft pretzel coating. They didn't even look like soft pretzels. The salad was wilted, not fresh and the chicken breast on top had no flavor at all. For the salad, they didn't even have any red wine vinegar available or balsamic. The salad was served on what looked like a tapas plate. Super small. They had a nice beer selection, but you had a to wait a long time to get it. The blueberry lemonade drink was good. The staff was definitely overwhelmed, which I would be happy to forgive, but the food was terrible. The staff tried the best they could to get to the huge crowd. They deserved a nice tip. One star back for the servers doing the best they could. Overall, avoid this place if you are in a schedule or want anything else besides drinks. read more

I've been by here when out at the bars, usually just in passing. Its unique location, kind of remotely around the corner from where the other bars start, makes it the designated bar for people staying at the Marriott, and people attending big events at the Oncenter. Outside of those rushes, it's a good place to hang out. We went here this year for parade day. The parade itself was the least crowded we've ever seen, but every bar in armory square was just as full as ever. It was starting to get dark, which means we'd been at it for about five hours amid the crowds of shouting green people and we needed a tactical retreat. Without JRyans, we did some quick figuring and thought this would be just far enough from the action to order bar food without getting laughed at. They were pretty busy, but we were able to get a table right away. We kept the Bud Lights flowing and ordered some food to keep us going. They had a limited menu for parade day. Their menu is already pretty short, so this was just bullet points. Wings and Reubens though, at least they didn't mess with the essentials. The food took about an hour to arrive, but that's not really a shocker on a day like this. We loved everything we got. The wings were crispy without being burnt. We even separately pointed out that the celery and bleu cheese were specifically refreshing. There was something great about the fries. I swear it wasn't the alcohol talking, we all raved about the fries and agreed they were the best. They had that perfect crispy yet soft texture to them. And on theme with the rest, we also loved how the Reuben was cooked. Word of the day: crispy! The bread was grilled crispy, but not hard, and the meat was cooked just enough to hold up against the soft, soundly constructed layer of sauerkraut, dressing and cheese on top. The pricing here is a bit higher than the bars we typically spend more time in, but at least as far as the food goes, we got the best we could have hoped for. There were three of us, and with two Reubens, the 12 wings, and the beers we ordered in just over an hour, the final bill came to about $100. From this trip, we can confirm that one, the food is great. And two, this is sufficiently far from the parade crowd to have a slightly quieter conversation while sitting down to some bar food. read more

Shaughnessy's Irish Pub - 12 Hot Wings - $18.00 - Irish Pub Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I've been here multiple times... sometimes during busy times & sometimes when they're slower. I usually have good service, but tonight was the absolute opposite. I ordered the poutine and it was very salty, and then we had a lot of waiting around for our food & waitress. The whole experience took 2 hours for salad and poutine. Please train your staff to handle volume because I barely saw mine (kristen). Very disappointed!! read more

Food is AMAZING. Homemade quality, rather than a fast food style. We ordered for delivery: FISH & CHIPS "Haddock, french fries, coleslaw, lemon, tartar sauce" $18.00, THE SHAUGHNESSY "Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, marie rose sauce, marbled rye" $15.00, QUESADILLA "Shredded chicken, bacon, pico, cheese, salsa, sour cream, flour tortilla, served with chips" $13.00 and IRISH POTATO SKINS "Potato skins, corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, served with sour cream" $12.00. Definitely great food. read more

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3 1/2 - average menu, taste and service. Several good beer options. Too bad their happy hour special was 2-4-1 bud light SMH. It's on the ground floor of the Marriott so it's a good stop when the weather is bad. Not much for healthy (think fried) although they do offer broccoli as a side. read more

Just dropped in for dinner and drinks. The bartender was irritated that I was there and was either a horrible person, or she was having a bad night. I have no idea what the food is like. I left read more

I really like this place. Everything I've tried is great, there's plenty of beer, and the service is awesome! read more

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Everything was excellent. The Shaughnessy sandwich was out of this world. Great seasonal cocktail selection. Super friendly staff. If you sit at the bar, ask for Tabatha or Mike. They will make your experience even better. Totally recommended read more

Don't bother. If you have no where to go with an endless time limit, then this place is for you. I missed my workshop because the service is too slow. Our table waited 1 hour and 45 minutes for food. Thanks, no thanks. read more

Restaurant looked cozy. It wasn't busy. Loved seeing the outside seating. I sat at the bar. After a long day I decided at get a cocktail to unwind and order food to take to my room. I ordered a burger and fries and order of wings. My meal was very good. I even went back after Checkout to order Fire Wings to take home to hubby. Only issue I had with Shaunessy was the bar. I ordered a cocktail after I checked into the hotel while waiting for my food. It seemed very weak. (I drink about once a year on occasion so shouldn't take me long to feel effects.) I ended up ordering three cocktails during my sitting, which my last was a Long Island Ice Tea. I know lots of alcohol are in those, so maybe I'll get my buzz. When I tasted It it didn't taste right and it was very light looking. I was asked if my drink was good and I shared my concern about the taste. She made me another one and while doing so shared that she forgot to add two ingredient, but didn't think I would've noticed. (Wow!) When she gave me the new drink it was right. My question is: Why would you try passing off a drink you know you didn't make properly? It wasn't even busy! One other person was at the bar with me and one person sitting at a table. Complete laziness and lack of mind for excellence. Smdh. read more

The service was terrible the food has gone down hill wait for a good 1/2 or more to get silverware then another 1/2 to get menus there is nothing on the menu that is Irish nor worth eating they've chged the menu so much you can't find anything worth eating anymore came in a week ago and there wasn't a clean table nor a waitress to be found so we left and ate at the hockey came it's pretty said cause the last review I wrote is nothing like this one but I will say this I will NEVER come back here read more

Went to Shaughnessys Irish Pub for the 1st time the other night. First of all, it is a gorgeous pub. It's light and clean and very modern but cozy. The booth we sat in was huge and comfortable. I ordered a Blue Moon Belgian White which was nice and cold and delicious. For dinner I ordered the pub burger. A lot of people have said they have a great burger. The taste of the meat was delicious and it was cooked perfectly medium, just how I ordered it. Other than that, it was nothing special. Nothing particularly wrong with it other than it was a too soft type bun that was falling apart. But the burger as a whole did not excited me to come back for it again. The fries were not crisp and were over salted. The service was great and I really loved the atmosphere. I will potentially go back to try something else, but if you're looking for a great burger, you won't find it here. read more

Shaughnessy's Irish Pub - Pub burger - Irish Pub Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I wanted to take my partner out on a great date night, and the female bartender who worked this evening was by far the rudest, unprofessional, dishonest bartender ever. She was so bad that she ruined our entire rest of the evening by screaming at my partner when my partner called her out on actively skipping her multiple times, making eye contact with her several times at that (while my partner had her card in hand), serving people who came in close to 20 to 30 minutes after we did. When my partner calmly told her that she has been waiting close to 30 minutes and that she was serving other people before her, the bartender raised her voice, causing other patrons to look at us, and claimed she was working the line which obviously was a lie due to the fact she served multiple parties on the left and of the right of my partner. There is never an excuse for a bartender to lie to a customer or more importantly make customers feel bad. After the bartender finished screaming at us, we proceeded to leave the establishment, and we will never be back and I will make sure to tell anyone I know to never come here. I strongly advise anybody who reads this to never frequent this place if you are looking for a halfway decent experience because the way that we were treated tonight, not only ruined our experience there and obviously we will never set foot in there again, but it even ruined our entire evening after that, the bartender was and is that bad. read more

We were a party of 3. Ordered 1 dozen chicken wings and 2 orders of chicken fingers. Took over 45 minutes to receive the food. Wings were undercooked and told the waitress who said she would have them remade. That never happened. Had to ask waitress and manager where our food was as several other tables (that arrived and ordered after us) received their food before us. Disappointing! read more

Service ok. Out of Sheperds Pie at 5:15 in the afternoon!! Not many options for wheat allergies. read more

Friendly staff and very efficient. I got the wings and they were great. The bar is a classic Irish bar style. 100% recommended if you're in a business trip and you want to chill after a long day. read more

Shaughnessy's Irish Pub - Hot Chicken Wings (12) - Irish Pub Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Good food and drinks and it's a great place to go before SU or Crunch games. It's an easy walk from the War Memorial and the staff is very friendly. read more

Skip. There are plenty of other options...this food was not very palatable. The service was fine and we were seated immediately. Our server got all the stars for this visit on an empty Tuesday night. The ambiance was like a bar...with lots of local Syracuse sports memorabilia. The French Onion Soup had a very strange non traditional helping of diced onions although well cooked there was probably a cup of onion in my cup of soup. I prefer a bit more broth. My husband had a burger which was just so so. We'd look for another place if we are ever in the area again. read more