Great bar and deco. Loved the craft beers, all good. Food was wonderful. Super sports bar. Don't miss it.

After biking at Erwin Park in McKinney, it was late and I needed some grub (and Guinness, for strength!). My friend recommended this on his list of Irish Pubs around here, so I decided to give it a try. For a strip mall Irish Pub, it does take you into another world. Cool entrance that opens up to a horseshoe bar with tons of tables and booths. It was Trivia night, so they only had the Stanley Cup playoff on one TV. Sat down at the bar and ordered my Guinness and reviewed the menu. There were a couple of selections I was interested in (always gravitate to Bangers n' Mash), but went with the fish & chips with French Onion soup. Get these together, because the fish is delicious in the beef broth of the French Onion! It was good, though fish could've used a little more batter with the thick walleye filets. I loved it all and enjoyed the conversation with the bartender with the I Love Indie Horror hat. Some good ones out there that aren't being made like they use to!! read more

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My husband and I have been going here for years. Went this afternoon for a quick bite and learned that several of the longtime staff have left. That was a major disappointment. After we paid our bill with a credit card, I noticed that we were charged a 3% credit card fee. That was a first, and likely began in April since our last visit was on 3/24/26 and no credit card fee was assessed. Nowhere on the menu was it mentioned there would be a credit card fee, nor was it articulated by a bartender. That sort of fee makes me wonder what's going on in this establishment. Not sure we'll be back. read more

Cool setting and music There is seating indoor and outdoor. Service from our waitress was great and food came out really quickly. The pretzels were my favorite. I wasn't expecting how soft they were and the chunkiness of the salt. It came with two dips- cheese and horseradish (very strong). Personally, I enjoy strong horseradish, however my family wasn't a huge fan. The cheese dip was a little bland. The burger was large and cooked well. The peri peri chicken wings were cooked well (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), however not as flavorful. Peri peri is usually pretty packed and has some spice. We specifically came for the Fish n Chips. Huge portion that can be split between two. The beer batter was great and so was the tartar sauce. I do, however, think you should know your fish. We hadn't tried pollock previously. It was "softer" than we expected or what we are use to with cod and mahi mahi. If you like pollock, then this is a really great plate! read more

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We went in for lunch on a Thursday- it's in a strip mall so it's not terribly hard to find a spot to park- pretty much had the place to ourselves. Sat in a booth and had the bartender as a waiter. He was a nice fella and didn't forget we existed. We ordered fried pickles as an appetizer, they were out quickly and were DELICIOUS. Great dipping sauce too- ranch is so tired, I liked the zest! I saw a picture online of the steak frites and... oh man was that not what I got. The meat was cooked perfectly, however, if I had closed my eyes I would have told you with 100% certainty that no seasonings whatsoever were anywhere near it. I had no idea chimichurri could taste blank. The fries in the photo looked amazing. Apparently that's a special menu ask or something- no flavor in sight. My fiancé had... brisket sandwich maybe? It was good. My food made me sorely regret not getting the Cuban that I originally had my eyes on. His sandwich was good enough to still be open to trying it again. Plus it's fun-looking inside... like the leaky cauldron. read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Steak frites - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Fun Irish bar in North Dallas with a great interior decor and vibe. Service is good and happy hour prices for Bier is welcome. The food is good but, not as good as it could be. The real standout, however, was the corned beef and cabbage, which is only offered occasionally. Definitely worth trying out for beer and snacks. read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Fish & Chips were extra crispy as ordered. - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Came by on a Monday for lunch, besides my party of 2 there was just one other patron inside. Obviously not busy so we decided to sit at the bar. We were immediately greeted by the bartender - I forget his name but he was very professional and friendly. For a starter we ordered the soft pretzel twists ($10) - pub food for the win! Then onto entrees, I ordered the pork schnitzel ($16) and my bf got the fish & chips ($20). Both meals were fantastic! I absolutely loved the schnitzel I got, even the green beans were seasoned/cooked well. My bf also enjoyed his meal, there were no leftovers for either of us. I didn't drink but my bf did, they have a good beer list - he was happy. We really liked the medieval pub style ambiance and the cleanliness. Plus, pricing is 100% reasonable in my opinion. This is definitely someplace that I will be returning to soon! read more

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My boyfriend has been talking about this place for MONTHS & we finally had a chance to stop in. We started with the Hummus (delish!) & a cpl of beers. They weren't too busy yet for an early Friday evening. The bar is a big wrap around w/ plenty of seating. Great ambiance even w/o any music (or if it was playing it was super low). Bartenders were attentive. We finished w/ the Espresso Cheesecake which was hands down one of the best I've ever had!! The Lindermans Framboise was a hit as well. 10/10 will return! I bet the late night crowd is super fun! read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Lindermans Framboise & the Espresso Cheesecake which is - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

Second time back for Tuesday night bingo and so much fun! Tried the steak fritz and pretty good cut of meat. Ghost pepper chili is great spicy! The name kinda says it all. Service is great everyone is attentive and food comes out quick. Ample seating inside and out! read more

On our, "Wanna try" list so we popped in for lunch and it wasn't busy at all. We sat at the bar and had a fun time chatting with Rachael while we pursued the menu. Hubby loved the Bangers and Mash. The sausage is house made and tasted very "beefy" but lots of flavor. I had the Chicken Cali. The lettuce was wilted and brown but the flavoring on the grilled chicken was delicious! Great pour on my glass of Pinot Grigio. Beautiful bar with lots of liquor besides the brews! read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Bangers & Mash - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

We had a great time at The Holy Grail yesterday for St Patrick's Day. Loved that they ask you if you want a taste of certain beers before you commit to ordering it and not liking it. The bartenders are great; very attentive. Burger was awesome! read more

Ask for Morgan - amazing bartender! Didn't get a picture of the entrees but the fish and chips give you a giant portion and are amazing! The goat cheese balls are amazing! My favorite was by far the roasted garlic hummus and the fried pickles are huge! The fish tacos were also delicious! Excellent cocktails as well! read more

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The look of this place is really cool, however, the food is bad, like, just barely on the side of edible bad. I had fish and chips and my bf had chili. We also shared the espresso cheesecake. Nothing was good, the fish was dry and flavorless, the fries were unmemorable. The chili could've been canned. The cheesecake was not sweet at all. I have no clue how this place has been open so long. read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

Did I die and go to heaven or did I just end up at the Holy Grail? I don't know. All I know is that eating the fish and chips made me feel emotions of happiness and joy that I haven't felt since my mom last told me she was proud of me back in 2005. Maybe it was the beer or maybe I was served by a literal angel. Saint Amanda oh great server of the Holy Grail, thank you for the salvation. read more

It's very dark . Dark wood typical bar feel. We went to watch the cowboy game said on line a place to watch . They have lots of screens all across the long bar . They were all playing the same soccer game . There was 1 small tv that had no visibility from anywhere . I hinted could they do one with Cowboys game . Nope. Ordered a burger that got good reviews . Ordered medium well. We've usually found well done. It's too dry. But medium comes out too bloody. This one basically came out raw. So they took it back, took the patty off, cooked it longer and stuck it back on the same bun. Fries were good. Waitress was nice. We should've gone somewhere else to watch the game, but we had already sat down. It was a soccer type crowd. I think this is a more go and sit at the bar and drink kind of place. The food got good ratings. That's why we decided on it. You might like it . It was just ok . read more

All the good staff left. This place is trash now. According to the remaining staff, the GM got blamed for the owner's poor decisions and got pushed out. Then the bar manager got the same treatment. The servers look like they are on drugs and all have attitudes. The bartenders look old, sad and unwashed. There is obviously no one in charge still. This place was awesome 5 years ago. What a shame read more

Oh dear. What has happened. The turkey burger is dry & shot through with cumin. If you are going to deprive me of the actually-hand-cut *best fries* in the northern burbs please stop calling them hand cut on the menu & at least provide a large portion to try to distract from the drop in quality. His subbed Mac & cheese was barely warm & so heavily shot through with truffle oil it barely tasted of cheese. We will miss the reliable beer & whiskey selection but we have long outgrown the too-loud thrash/death metal music. read more

The Holy Grail Pub - I have not eaten any fries yet. This is the portion given - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Went to the Holy Grail Pub in Plano, TX had the French Onion chicken (so good) , Bang n smash , IPA draft beer & house wine. It was trivia night and the place was packed. Service was fast and friendly, food had great flavor, and the vibe was fun and chill . read more

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Somebody call the Knights of Nee and Sir Lancelot, and tell them about The Holy Grail! This place is great! My friend and fellow Yelper Diana D. hipped me to this place and it has quickly become a favorite! The atmosphere is very on-theme as a medieval tavern. There is an extensive drink menu, with particularly well-crafted (read "strong") bourbon drinks, and all for $10-$12! The Lavender Old Fashioned is really great if you're into Old Fashioneds, and the Bulleit Proof is also really great and extremely strong! As for food, I've had the fried pickles, the fried goat cheese, the brisket grilled cheese sandwich, and the meatloaf. Everything has been good! No notes. The service at The Holy Grail has been consistently good the times I've been here as well. The staff are all very friendly and patient. I look forward to coming back to try more things and have more of the menu. If you're looking for a good no-frills bar and grill at a decent price, your quest ends here. It really is "the Holy Grail." read more

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Have gone to this bar on several occasions and have always liked it. Had time before a business dinner on Thursday Oct. 23rd and decided to visit. The bartender was great and definitely helped with our beer choices. Also, the place I had a very neat medieval setup to it. Also, great location that is close to many other options for dinner as well as other bars. Definitely recommend! read more

first of all the ambience!!! this place looks like a medieval bar inside i loved it! i totally wasnt expecting that but i want to come again just because of it the waiter was really nice and came by often now the food!!! honestly i got a burger but i was tipsy so i forgot to take a picture of it but im still thinking about it days later.. it was flavorful and big and perfect. my boyfriend got the regular burger and it wasnt special but it was the perfect classic burger the gravy fries were fantastic but we did have to ask for extra gravy on the side cus it didnt have enough. totally chill though they didn't charge us and honestly? amazing. its kind of like poutines if youre into that the drinks are STRONGG but they don't taste it. definitely need to go back and try more read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Small Gravy Fries - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Love coming here late evenings. Honest old style British Pub format with typically a laid back clientele. Good beer list and the food is about right for pub food. Every once in a while you run into an asshole like this guy who owns 2 or 3 seats at the bar and won't let anyone sit down, but hey... it's plano so we have a few dweebs. read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Dweeb who "owns" several seats at the bar - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

Was surprised at the food options and beer selection, had the pork schnitzel, mashed potato's and green beans. The place is larger inside then it look from the outside and also has a huge patio area. read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Pork schnitzel - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

Nice choice of draft beers! Great everyday Happy Hour just make it before 6pm! Took the waiters recommendation for the schnitzel & it was YUM! Sage gravy, crisp green beans ++ large portion so have lunch for tomorrow too read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Meatloaf was ++++ - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Great pub with amazing vibes! The energy here makes watching Premier League football even better. Definitely one of the best spots for fans. read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Amazing vibes - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

(2/5) The service was just OK, and while the ambience and décor were pretty cool, the rest of the experience fell flat. The live music was decent, and the beer was fine, but the food was honestly disgusting. With so many other places nearby that serve better food and drinks, I can't see myself coming back anytime soon. read more

Best service and time of my life!! Kristoff is the best ever! The gravy fries get me every time, so good! read more

The Holy Grail Pub - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

We celebrated Father's Day here for lunch with our Family. I ordered the Holy Grail Burger and Wifey got the Fish and Chips. Food is fresh and delicious. Serving portions are small. Serving Staff is friendly and helpful. Clean and nice medieval decor. Lots of parking. read more

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.... READ THIS REVIEW..... Lots of fun and really good bar selections of top tier bourbon and scotch. The burgers are supposed to be awesome, however I had the Steak Frites (which the Yelp menu showed to be beef tenderloin for $22 / reasonable) - however I was served a small portion of "flank steak" instead. (Pissed - bait and switch!?!?) Good thing the staff apologized and gave me 50% off for the error. Very professional and the right thing to do. Very impressive, I never asked. Awesome empowerment to the staff from the owner. RARE TO SEE!! They explained there was a menu change and evidently the Yelp website was not updated. They are to have a meeting tomorrow and the Mgr was going to have it fixed! I could not be more proud of the staff and the way they handled this. PERFECT! While I would normally give a 2-3 star, I'm giving 4 because of the excellent service I got and the way they handled everything. And several people around me said the burgers were crazy good. THIS IS A PLACE WHICH CARES ABOUT MAKING SURE YOU ARE HAPPY!! This is too rare of an attitude to score low. In several years, I've never said this. I will definitely be back for a burger and more pours. The atmosphere is totally European with dark woods and decor. Awesome!! One of my new favorites - and 45 min drive for me. But worth it. Cool place - GO GO GO!!!! read more

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Great pub atmosphere with friendly staff and a nice menu selection. Food was very good too. My schnitzel was as yummy. My husband enjoyed his wings. The steak and frites were good and my friend enjoyed the fish and chips. We shared gravy fries and fried pickle appetizers...tasty treats. read more

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Be aware, you will need to slowly adjust your vision when you walk into the pub. I went there for Happy Hour with some colleagues and we were all blinded coming in from the bright sunlight to a dark room. Happy Hour consisted of certain discounted beers and $4 house wines and well drinks. Food options were okay. We tried the Fried Pickles, Cheese Curds, and Wings. Typical bar food so nothing to boast about. Several TVs around the bar to catch the Olympics so that was nice. Our server was new so it took some time for her to get acclimated with the menu, but she was sweet. read more

Okay I had to leave a review for this spot !! Definitely will be returning without a doubt. Enjoyed the whole thing. Not only was our food we ordered amazing and served quickly and by great staff. I was so excited to see Robin Lore a singer/songwriter/1-man band as entertainment there. I will most definitely be back if she is a regular show there at the Pub. Our group of friends had the pleasure of seeing her on a tour while in Breckenridge colorado several years back and she is so very talented and a great addition to a fun night of eating and hanging out with friends. Great Job Holy Grail. read more

Here for drinks, and good conversation. The Jameson smash is a combination of sweet and tangy. The service is great. The ambiance is an old world vibe . read more

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We have been going to The Holy Grail for 10+ years and love the vibe. Tonight when we went, our waitress was awesome, but the food and atmosphere were less than great. The gravy on the gravy fries had NO seasoning/salt and the music was so loud that it was difficult to have a conversation. Again, hoping this was a one-off, but definitely made our visit less than great. read more

This has been one of my favorite spots for over 10 years! The food is incredible but the beer selection and knowledgeable staff is why we come back again and again. The patio is now semi-closed so it's a wonderful spot for a quieter experience if you don't want the English pub experience inside. read more

Amanda is an amazing server!! Best of the best! Go to her when you come. 10/10 excellent service, Greta food and omg amazing drinks

I know I have reviewed this place a few years ago. My husband and I have been coming here for at least 16 years. My oldest who is now 19 was a little girl when we started visiting the HG. I have to say this place got it right. It survived Covid! But besides their craft beers and London pub look I think the reason this place continues to thrive is because of their food. They always have good freaking food! I have been to so many places in the dallas area where they over charge you and the food is garbage. However the holy grail always has been consistent with their quality/flavorful dishes. They have the best fries. Period! Their burger is not only tasty but perfectly cooked with the right bun. Now they have some cajun wings and they are amazing! Fried or smoked cant tell bc they taste fried but not greasy. Some cajun seasoning but not too much. They are perfect! Their chicken sandwich/and their fried chicken when they had it on the menu was fantastic!! Crispy/delicious/perfect. My husband loves their steak frites with the garlic aioli. The steak is always cooked the correct way and the sauce was super garlicky if you love garlic like we do you'll be happy. Service is decent. No complaints. I know they do change staff quite a lot but Im assuming thats normal for the food industry. Most of their staff is pretty knowledgeable about craft beers- which is what my husband drinks. I love the ambiance of the place. They have soccer playing on their TV's the music is always cool hits but not at a high volume. And the lighting is pretty dark/bar style which I love. This place is perfect for friends hangout, dates, eating alone and even hangout with the family. We love it and I hope it continues to provide delicious quality food while having the latest craft beers. Check this "brit" pub out you won't regret it! read more

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Shepard's pie and fish/chips were delicious. Live music was decent. Belgian beer selection was great. Quirky fun place.

This place is amazing. The food is fantastic and the staff is so accommodating and friendly. Especially my Server Amanda. The price is great too. Definitely must see. read more

This place is in the middle of a strip center and doesn't look like much from the outside. It is quite dark inside but this is a solid whiskey bar that offers a ton of beers. I personally do not drink beer but they do special events around beer/whiskey releases. This place is not exactly close to us but has become our favorite pub to grab a drink at. Their happy hour, food and consistent outstanding service is what really bumps this review up for me. We have had multiple people but Austin and Morgan were our last servers and they both did an amazing job with recommendations and being very knowledgeable. Their happy hour is 3pm - 6pm every day. I have had all of their happy hour apps that are only $5.00 each during HH (Fried Pickle Chips, Gravy Fries, Soft Pretzel Twists 3pc, Chicken Wings 6pc and Roasted Garlic Hummus. All pretty good but the wings with their Peri Peri and the Hummus are my favs. Getting 6 wings for $5 is a crazy good deal. The humus is tasty and comes with a mix of pita and veggies. I do like that their pretzels come with both cheese sauce and spicy mustard. The fried pickles are good but a bit oily which ended up making some of them soggy. The Gravy Fries are fine, a good portion size to share but obviously gets soggy quick. I did not get it myself but someone got the bacon wrapped meatloaf which was actually very good. I do not usually order meatloaf out but this was juicy/moist and tasty. They currently have one of my favorite bourbon whiskeys Eagle Rare $8.00 per pour which is the lowest I have ever seen anywhere. I am sure we will end up here again this weekend as per usual, highly recommend this place. read more