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    Shay McElroy's Irish Pub

    3.3 (86 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    SHAY MCELROY'S IRISH PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tyler H.

    Always a go to spot while in downtown. This spot is usually on the quieter side but since Main Street has been shut down in front of this bar the outdoor patio has been able to have been extended out. Nice place to just sit around and chat with friends. Drinks are strong and reasonably priced for a downtown venue. Definitely worth checking out if you just need a breather.

    Extremely rude server who "refused to serve me" for being too drunk, even though she served my friend. I'm not sure if she was insecure, but my friend and I were sober returning from a concert and she refused service. Shout out to the bartender named "Sam" who refused to serve me for hi-cupping once. First time in Texas and I'm very disappointed with how rude she was and refused to charge my friend for her drink because she "wanted us to go". Was hoping for some southern hospitality. everyone at the bar said that it was out of character for the place and never happens so i highly consider looking into how staff treats their customers and is rude to people who just walk in

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    Great place, Kayla is a great bartender makes excellent drinks and very professional.

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    Great bar. Jeanette and Kaleb took so much care of us! They really went above and beyond and we are forever grateful.

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    I was waiting for my beer when the owner called a group of my friends the n word for no reason and told us leave with no refund

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    Terrible bar they don't have good drinks, the owner is rude to customers and doesn't care what they have to say.

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    Great service, great music and outstanding beer. Just what you expect to get at a traditional Irish bar!

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    Visited here midweek after going to a Yelp event at the nearby Regal. I'd seen this spot a few…read moretimes when dining with colleagues nearby and assured myself I'd check it out as soon as I could. I'm glad I did! When walking in it wasn't crowded but there were a fair amount of guests for a near 10 pm crowd on a Wednesday. I went and sat at the bar to which I was immediately greeted and provided menus. Food & Drink - 5* I immediately ordered some wings and fried pickles and peppers. Then I debated between the Irish Stew or the Shepherd's Pie. When I inquired, both are great but advised I should go with the Shepherd's Pie. Off to races we go. Fried pickles and peppers, delicious, the batter isn't over the top yet doesn't fall off terribly. The cilantro jalapeño sauce is a fantastic pairing. The wings -- great, nice crisp, flavor was not necessarily what I expected, I couldn't place it at the time it they were good. Now, the shepherd's pie, wow, this dish was addicting. I'd come back over and over for this while sabotaging in semblance of a balanced diet. Just makes me know that the Irish stew is likely equally fantastic. The drinks, well, I can't speak to cocktails but the Guinness was delicious, cold, with nice collar/head. Can't go wrong with that! Service - 5* Everything one would want. Friend, fast, and attentive. Water was always full and was asked if needed anything multiple times. The only thing I didn't get proactively was napkins, but when I asked, I was provided some quickly. Cost - 4.5* Overall, I think, subjectively speaking, everything here is pretty well priced. The shepherd's pie may be a tad overpriced but it's worth it in how delicious it is. Overall - 5* This was a pleasant surprise to visit and I will certainly come back. Subjectively the location is good and bad. Being next to the improv and movie theater I'm sure helps attract many patrons for these businesses. At the same time, this joint, with a loyal following, would sustain business and "feel" better as a free standing establishment in a more neighborhood type environment. Nevertheless, great place, would recommend people stop in even if they aren't visiting the stalwart attractions in the area.

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