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The Flying Shamrock

3.6 (26 reviews)
ModeratePubs, Irish
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Live music
Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating

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Elex D.

This Irish pub opened up almost 2 years ago, and is by far one of the best additions to the city. It's run by reservist and retired military, with a very friendly, albeit busy, wait staff. It's got a beautifully constructed bar, with a bunch of your standard Irish posters, memorabilia, etc. on the walls and around the place. They've also got a couple dartboards, pool tables, and a jukebox. The tables and chairs are all made out of wood, it's got the most authentic style of any place in Goldsboro, and the food is pretty damn good for a pub. You're going to pay a little extra here for drinks, but the selections of beer are all served at the perfect temperature and in a glass. Shots are chilled, and all top-shelf liquors appear to be here as well. There are a series of weekly specials/events, where you can either find a deal on food/drink (Tues./Wed. night), or enjoy some tunes (live music on Fridays--usually a cover of $5). The place can get a little too crowded on weekends, which usually leads to long waits between drinks if you're not aggressive about ordering. Nevertheless, this is the only Irish place in Goldsboro; that alone makes it unique, but it also happens to be one of the few places you can sit down with a group of friends and get served by a staff that really knows how to serve a beer--that makes it my bar of choice in this town.

BBQ Corned beef on a pretzel bun, with cabbage.

I came here for dinner. It's primarily a bar but they have some restaurant seating they have a pool table in one area. The menu is not large but the food was good. I had a BBQ pulled corn beef on a pretzel bun which was made pretty quickly, but something like a buffalo chicken dip a table near me had, took longer than it took for me to eat. The server I had was really friendly but not in a fake way. I would definitely come back here.

St. Patricks Day
Chip P.

Love this place...as I've been several times before (for which I'd give 5 stars) but tonight was beyond terrible. I know it's St. Patrick's day but we arrived at 4:45 and the place was very slow. Our server seated us and seemed annoyed to have a table. She knew little about the specials and nothing about the wine. When she finally returned with our drinks, she asked "what do you want to eat?" We ordered an app...and when it hadn't arrived after 30 minutes, we inquired about it and she said "our kitchen can be pretty slow." Really? You blame the kitchen yet you've not stopped by to check on us and we had to stop you? We got our app then never saw the server again...for over an hour. She didn't even return after my wife hunted her down and asked her to stop by at "her convenience" so that we could place an order! In total, in over two hours, we got two beers, 1 glass of wine and a spinach dip...and were charged for an extra glass of wine we never got. Very disappointed. Likely will not return for a while as this was a terrible experience...or at least refuse to have that server again.

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3 years ago

Chill ambience. average pricing. Haven't tried their food though. Always a good time with friends.

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The corned beef and cabbage is available every day now! And the BBQ corned beef sandwich is delish!

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9 years ago

Best bartender I've ever met! Make sure you get the blonde one!!!!! Started bar hopping here and I'm definitely coming back asap

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The pretzel rolls are good, VERY loud and poor service. Just because we're not a local doesn't mean you shouldn't care.

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14 years ago

Little quiet on a Monday night. Fun talking with a couple of the patrons and the bar tender, Carrie Anne

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12 years ago

Love the bottled beer selection. And I highly recommend the warmed Brie and flatbread.

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8 years ago

the flies were so bad had to keep drink covered with napkin. food was not very hot .. we should have went across the street to Jays.

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My bartender, Carrie Anne, made me an awesome drink, and was also really friendly.

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