The bangers and mash are amazing. The banger (sausage) is perfectly cooked--it has a casing that pops when you cut it or bite it, and the sausage stuffing is actually fluffy instead of sense. It's exquisite. The mashed potatoes were tasty and hearty. My companion enjoyed the mushrooms, but me not so much so next time I'll just leave them off. I ordered a lovely, fresh side salad. Our server was friendly, personable, accessible, and attentive. The ambiance is your local bar-type. Regulars were enjoying visiting at the high-top counter. The interior was sparse for tables set up when we were there. I think we had a choice of 2. read more

The Mayflower Pub - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

I am in for the 3rd time, giving the bangers and mash another shot. Last time they were great. (Amazing again) Priscilla di great with service and drinks. I will be back and you should check it out. read more

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Do not go here, the blonde, middle aged, 100% Irish (with an Irish passport!) bartender won't serve you if you ask for an Irish car bomb on Saint Patrick's day. We had absolutely no clue it was offensive. She could have nicely taught us something, but instead told us to leave. The next bar we went to, we carefully asked for an Irish Slammer ... and the bartender said "you mean an Irish car bomb"? HAHA! This level of customer service at the mayflower should not be tolerated. If you're a bartender and willing to speak to INNOCENT, paying customers this way, you should probably get fired. read more

I had great expectations because of a friend's recommendations. The food was very disappointing. Were I a beer drinker perhaps I would like it. read more

Our waitress was nice. Our foods took sometime to come out although it was not a big crowd on the weekday. My chicken curry with fries was ok. My kid did not like his fish snd chips which unbelievable. I tried his and I like them. Surprisingly, my son loved British Bangers and Mash that my husband ordered. Also, some nights of the week, they have Karaoke and live band here too. read more

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The beer was cold. Cam was a great bartender, whiskey sour was on point. I had multiple Guinness and all of where full and hearty. The food here is awsomw and I give it a solid five stars. The liquors selection was deep. I'd be when the world burn. Thanks. read more

The Mayflower Pub - Beer - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

Over the past 10 years, I have been coming here (not often maybe 5-6 times a year) for lunch. Never had anything bad to say. However on my last visit, for my birthday, my adult kids took me here for my birthday dinner. It was a Thursday night, and when we walked in the place, it was so loud and nearly full. We decided to sit by the door, where we could actually talk to each other without yelling. After sitting there for 15 minutes, I decided to go look for a waitress. We ordered our food and it took nearly 30 minutes to get our orders. My chips were already cool, not hot. The fish batter was thick and greasy, way over done, and not hot. My daughter ordered the same and said she couldn't eat her fish, too greasy, not hot, but also cool (not cold). I can't remember what my son had. I felt bad for my daughter because it was her that suggested bringing me here for my birthday dinner. When we finished, I had to go look for our waitress and ask her for the bill. It was way too much for the quality of food we were served. I think I'll stick to the lunch time. read more

Ok... went in for lunch, thinking that a nice plate of fish and chips would hit the spot. Uh, yeah it did. Two HUGE pieces of battered cod on a generous pile of fries, next to a green salad was more than enough to satisfy. The cod had a good batter on it, not too thick, so there was plenty of cod in there. The fries were nicely seasoned, and the salad was a nice light accompaniment, better than the coleslaw a lot of places serve. Unfortunately I was here for lunch while working, so did not get to sample the beers, but they look to have all of the appropriate selections for a good pub. read more

The Mayflower Pub - Fish and Fish & Chips - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

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If you're looking for an old school British pub vibe then the Mayflower is the place to hangout! Expect the usual pub grub serving dishes like fish & chips, bangars & mash, and shepherd's pie and of course BEER! read more

The drinks are great but the best thing is when this guy named Rich does Trivia on Wednesday's. It is super fun and the pub is packed. You have to call ahead and reserve a spot. Very English Pub vibe. Awesome beers and great fish and chips! read more

Whatever the Mayflower Pub may have been, it is no longer. I regret having to write this. I had the worst fish and chips in my life yesterday. Batter was chewy and bland. Fish was greasy and tasteless. Chips were old and over cooked. Salad boring. Took almost a half hour to get and I was the one of only a few people there. Way over priced! $22! A sad meal for a place I used to frequent regularly. Probably won't be going back. read more

The best thing about Mayflower is what it used to be, with Friday night karaoke and tall Cadillac drinks

I waited almost 30 minutes to be served, despite a relatively empty bar and multiple respectful prompts/nods to the bartender. I had to befriend the guy next to me who asked for me to be served once they helped him. After that bartender took off to do some other work, the next one who helped me was absolutely shitfaced. I watched her nearly knock a bottle off the back bar, misplace a cap to the point she needed someone to point it out for her (it was sitting on the top bar in front of me,) and nearly fall over herself serving. As a former bartender and manager I respectfully flagged down a self important looking gentleman, who I believed to be the manager. I asked him if he was and he said no, but asked me what was wrong. I told him the bartender who was serving me was drunk off her ass. He immediately became defensive and asked me who I was. I told him it's not really his business, I just wanted to make sure he knew. He told me I was welcome to leave, so I said okay, I paid my bill (with some effort given how drunk the bartender was) and walked out. As a visitor I'm highly disappointed. I've been told the bar is under new management, but it seems not to be managed much at all. read more

Amazing food and service! Open 11:30-9/9:30 Kitchen Hours 11:30-2:30/4:30-8:00 (Mon-Thur) Kitchen is open all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday Sunday Hours 12-5 read more

The Mayflower Pub - Food Menu - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

Wonderful authentic pub ambiance. Curry and steak pies are great. Fun trivia on Wednesday nights at 7:15!

Solid food, atmosphere, and kind service. They have events and music sometimes too. No complaints and I'll definitely be back. read more

The Mayflower Pub - Salad with calamari - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Definitely, not the same enjoyable experience when stopping in the Mayflower since the change of ownership to clearly what is now an unexperienced barkeeper. No good vibes or ambiance, no more friendly regulars and now rude bartenders who seem unhappy to be there themselves! Newer and friendlier pubs now just down the street and downtown are better options when going out to have a pint or 2 and want interesting conversation with folks you just met! read more

I just adore this bar. The atmosphere is home away from home, and the staff are fantastic (and they tend to stick around which tells you something.) I love a people's bar, but I especially come when I want comfort food. It's so much better than the same trendy food you can get anywhere. I especially love their fries; the baked beans; the sausage rolls; and the beef stew. I haven't tried the pot pie yet but I've heard it's fantastic. Finally, the owner Tony is a real gem. He's just a great guy. If you see him, say hi and you'll love the place even more. :) read more

What a delight. Haven't been here in ages - no more ping pong downstairs (yes, I'm that old) and no more darts (darn insurance). Bartenders Tony and Gillian treat the patrons well and actually stop for a conversation - so old school and appreciated. Just came in for a pint today but will be returning soon for some fish and chips. read more

The Mayflower Pub - Beverage menu - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Came to have a pint. Ordered Boddingtons. Weird that the bartendar went to the back. Came back with pint. I asked why she didn't pour from tap. She said it doesn't work. What a joke. Had to pay $8.00 for something everyone would expect to come from the tap. The place looks legit. With authentic Boddingtons signage everywhere expect for what I'm drinking. read more

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Recently visited the mayflower over the weekend, Poko, Ashley and Cameron all greeted me with warmth and compassion as soon as i entered the bar and reached the bar top. I immediately sat down and they asked what i wanted as a beverage. I responded and received it in no time. The overall atmosphere and aura of the place was above any other I've been too. 5/5 stars. Service was on point as well as efficiency. read more

First thing first, drinks are delicious and moderately priced. Priscilla and the rest of the staff are great! She walked us through the menu as this was our first visit, gave some great recommendations. The pub inside is nice, clean, cozy, and inviting. The Irish beef, Guinness, vegetable stew was amazing and the sausage rolls were great too. We will definitely be back soon to try the other menu items but the stew was so good we couldn't stop eating it. This will be a place we come back to and tell friends to try. read more

The Mayflower Pub - Guinness and vegetable stew, so filling and savoury. - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

Best place to satisfy your cravings for all things English - the sausage rolls are to die for! Plus fish n chips, shepherds pie, all the good stuff! It's a family favorite! read more

The fish and crops were really crispy and great. I also got the basil dressing for the salad, OMG so good. Glad I went with that dressing cause I also used it to dip my fries. The lemonade that they have on their menu is so amazing. I wasn't too sold on it at first, but once I tried it, I realized that it wasn't extremely sweet which made it even better. I ended up ordering a couple! Get this drink you won't regret it. They follow all COVID protocols and also have hand sanitizers in the bathroom. The tables are set up outside 6ft apart and you are able to take your masks off once you sit down. read more

I finally tried the Mayflower chicken tikka masala curry and it was surprisingly good and packed a fair amount of spice. The burgers here are very good too: not over-cooked. The servers here are friendly and helpful. I love coming here for lunch because I always have leftovers to take home and the atmosphere is friendly and casual. If you still haven't checked out the Mayflower for a relaxed lunch or dinner, do so and you won't be disappointed. read more

Don't come for the food - our onion rings were an unappetizing pale color, the fish and chips and Caesar salad were barely edible. But the Trivia Night was fun, the service was excellent, crowd full of regulars was welcoming and we plan to return for drinks. read more

I love The Mayflower. It literally feels like something out of Cheers where everyone knows everyone and you feel like you fit right in. It is such a great neighborhood spot. The food is excellent, cocktails are top notch, and the atmosphere can't be beat. The bartenders and servers are personable and they go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of as a customer. The Mayflower Pub is one of my favorite local hangouts and I have a great experience every time I visit. The Mayflower Pub is great for happy hour, a quick snack, or dinner. You won't be disappointed when you stop in. read more

Dark, dingy and old. Oh yeah, the food was mediocre at best. I had heard that in its day it was packed with locals and musicians, some famous one's. All the glitter is gone and all that's left is the dust. read more

Outdoor seating on the sidewalk, cozy tables to drink and talk. Lots of regulars, this was our first. Solid beer list to quench your thirst. Got a plate of calamari, when it arrived, we weren't sorry. Breading crisp and light as air definitely order if you go there. read more

The Mayflower Pub - Calamari, crispy light breading - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

Great British pub ambience, friendly service! TVs for sports. Raised leather booth seating. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. My husband ordered fish and chips and I ordered fried fish tacos. First off we waited a long time for our food and once we finally got it there were many issues: my "crispy" fish was soggy and tasteless and the taco shells were wet and soggy too. Not ok! The chips were stale as if they had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. I also got a soda with lime that tasted like the bottom of a dirty sink. I let our waitress know about the quality of our food and drink and I expected her to at least comp the tacos but NO! She comped the $3 soda and nothing else!! I was shocked and should have said something but I didn't. We paid the $50 bill and did not leave a tip. I also have a stomach ache from the small amount I ate. I advise everyone to avoid this "pub" at all costs!!! read more

Real traditional English pub. Food is quick and tastes like I'm back home in England. Service is super friendly and upbeat. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a fun, quick drink. Or if you want a nice lunch/dinner! Portions are huge and prices are fair. I'll definitely end up a regular here. read more

Very good all around place. Service was great and attentive without being annoying, food was very good, probably the best fish and chips I've had. Two very large pieces of well battered crispy fish while still moist and tender inside. Decent fries and it came with a small salad which was very good, too. A great selection of beers, both bottled and on draught. Great unpretentious neighborhood place, I'll be back! read more

I have been craving fish and chips in outdoor setting. Lunch today hit the spot for food, service, and ambiance. Weekdays it's usually quiet and I had cozy table in shade of building with fresh flowers. I was a man on a mission for fish and chips and chose blue cheese for salad dressing. I hate French fries that wiggle or fish cooked poorly. The fish was perfect with crusty coating that lasted whole meal. Same for fries (chips) crisp outside to the last and tasty inside. A small green salad came along. The 2 pieces of fish I had were huge. It was yummy cod and cooked perfect. However, I think cutting each piece in half would be easier to eat and result in more yummy coating. Service was friendly and efficient. All in all I had a really nice lunch with best fish and chips in Marin. read more

The Mayflower Pub - Table in the shade with fresh flowers. Sweet. - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

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2nd time here, last time we just had drinks . This time we had Yummy food and good drinks! Service was fast and super friendly waitress and owner. We sat outside, but can't wait for them to be fully open after this Covid-19 pandemic! read more

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We go here a lot. Good pub food and thank goodness they are getting Smyithwicks again after pandemic. Also Love sitting on the sidewalk and hope they keep up that practice. Gilian is our favorite waitress! read more

I walked into the local pub The Mayflower yesterday. I was needing to fill out a lot of paperwork and feeling a little hungry and thirsty. It was a pleasant experience for me, all around. The bartender was so sweet and made sure I had everything I needed. I have to say, it's often the little things that really add up to more. I got a nice decaf Irish Coffee, with a lovely thick whipping cream on top. I was very happy with it, sipping as I worked. I ordered the beef stew which is served on a mound of fresh mashed potatoes. It was so good! I especially liked the rich, balanced gravy. The beef was tender but, I feel it could have had a bit more flavor, but everything else was so perfect, it disapearedSo perfect for a rainy day. The decorated Christmas tree was very nice as well, Happy Holidays! read more

The Mayflower Pub - It's raining, I'm staying warm. - British Near Me - San Rafael, California

Very friendly and prompt service but terrible house wines and the wings were riddled with grey meat and off taste.

Love this place. Been going there for 20+ years. Always good British food and great atmosphere of an old pub. Friendly staff,just a great place. read more

I am very picky about Fish & Chips there's comes with a Salad and the fish was done, just right. The price is high, however I believe in today's world, so are most places. Glad they are still there for many years at least 40+ years. read more