After spending a few days in Dublin Ireland and frequenting The Temple Bar and Brazen Head, I was…read moremissing a good drawn Guinness. I heard of Mulligans but hadn't made it up until yesterday. I asked an old friend to meet me there for lunch. Albeit a quieter time of the day, the decor and stage indicated a much livelier crowd in the evening. Note to self, go back on a Friday night. Our waitress Gatsby was a pure delight. She was prompt with both our drinks and food. We asked a lot of questions and through them all she smiled and left us satisfied with her replies. Now, if you're craving Irish beer or whiskey, they'll be your new favorite stop. We had Guinness, of course, but also, Harps and Smithwicks. Not much of a whiskey person but I did see their selections. We both had the fish and chips. Good and fresh. They have lots of Irish dishes so return trips are on the schedule. I can only imagine a full place and good music playing! What a fun place. Thanks Gatsby! You were the best.

It had to be the proverbial "luck of the Irish" that we blew into Mulligan's on a windy November…read moreday in Johnson City. This place is the real deal with Bangers and Mash, Shepherds Pie, Guinness Stew and more. I settled on Fish and Chips (actually cottage fries) that came with wee ramekins of tartar sauce and tangy, sweet coleslaw, and a slice of lemon. Instead of citrus, I chose to liberally sprinkle malt vinegar on my battered cod and potatoes. Yum! The best fish and chips I ever enjoyed was at a diner near the California coast, but Mulligan's is pretty darn close. Although the pub has a hearty beer and cocktail selection, I ordered a soft drink which cost only $2.00 and came with a refill. Now that's a bargain! Since only a few other tables were occupied, the spouse and I got first-class service from a witty Irishman (I think) named Ciaran. (sp?) Later that evening, the pub was hosting live entertainment, and on some nights there's karaoke and other events. If I ever find myself in Johnson City again, I'll be sure to swing by.

Not much beats some green beer, scotch eggs and Irish music on St Patty's in an Irish pub in…read moredowntown Blowing Rock. Great selection of beers, drinks, regular food items and of course Irish food at this fun spot right on Main St. I had an Irish ale turned green that was cold one tasty. They even turned my wife's cider green which was a nice addition to the day's celebration. The scotch eggs were delicious. Hard boiled eggs wrapped in flavorful sausage that are baked and then served chilled. The dressing and dipping sauce went perfectly with the dish. Really a fun spot all around with great service, fun and hip atmosphere whether it's St. Patrick's Day or not. We'll be back!

A group of us had an early dinner here and I have to say everyone's dish was absolutely wonderful…read morewith large portions! I ordered the fish and chips which was reasonably priced given how much I received in the order. See the pic. The fish consisted of 3 large pieces of fish! The picture doesn't do it justice. I had leftovers for the next day. My husband ordered the salmon with wild rice and collard greens. He said the salmon and rice were amazing. The collard greens were what you might expect for collard greens but still good and healthy. :-) This was one of our best meals while in Blowing Rock. You don't want to miss this place.

I am extremely disappointed that I flew from The Bahamas to Johnson City & my first stop upon…read morearrival was to Tiptons Bar only to be told that they do not accept "foreign Id's" and that I am not allowed in their bar unless I bring a passport.. because my Government Issued drivers license isn't good enough. When did it become a crime to be a foreigner & why would anyone want to walk around with their passport just to visit a college bar ? It was an extremely tacky and disappointing experience especially since I loved tiptons when I was a college student at ETSU. I will not fight to spend my hard earned money anywhere therefore I will not be visiting a bar that discriminates against my nationality and identification. Very unwelcoming and disheartening... so much for supporting local businesses. I am a world traveler and have NEVER being denied entry anywhere else in the world. Pathetic.

Tipton's is a great local bar with a small town vibe. It reminds me of my old bar back in PA. Small…read moreand smoky. The drinks are decent, but I definitely didn't enjoy my whiskey. It tasted very watered down, but I also understand that will happen sometimes. Great crowd, young and mature, with a variety of music playing. You get a little bit of everything in this bar. Laughs, drinks, and meeting new people to talk to. Definitely a great stop on a bar crawl.

We have never been to this place before and have been to the area many, many times. It's a hidden…read moregem! The food was absolutely delicious! The tap room is decorated with a lot of old time signs, etc. and is 'fun.' The service was great, and the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Would definitely return on our next trip to the area!

When they get busy they seem to not be organized. On March 7th they had a live band which was very…read moregood. But they obviously didn't plan enough on food inventory, at 7pm they had already ran out of chicken wings, there famous pretzels and beer cheese, and two other items I can't remember. Although they were busy it took them over an hour to get our food to the table. We ordered a BLT sandwich and it didn't even come with tomatoes. So it was a BL sandwich at that point. Servers kept saying how crazy it was that night. But it wasn't the servers fault. Owner and manager dropped the ball on this. Lack of preparation and inventory and way under staffed. Go early if you want to order anything off the menu or you just might not get what you want.

Great spot to hang out and enjoy views of the slopes!…read more Parking is super easy, even on a crowded winter Saturday - lots of spots right around there and behind the restaurant. We ended up here twice on a long weekend. Great spot to work from on a Friday afternoon - only a few other patrons and they have WiFi. We came again Saturday afternoon with pizza from next door and it was packed! They have a ton of local beer as well as wine pours and a cider option.

Go here whenever you can, because the menu is always changing! Which, in my opinion, is a good…read morething, because I enjoy an ever-changing tap list. And the types of beer are diverse enough for anyone to be able to find something they like, from sour to light to hoppy to dark!

Horrible. I have a lot of money in my pockets and did not want to empty them to simply walk in…read moreduring the day to play pool. I asked for manager several times she would not get them. She threatened me with cops for ko reason and said she runs the show. Have it all on video., next commutation will be by my attorney.

TERRIBLE SERVICE. I was kicked out for "annoying girls" when I wasn't speaking to any girls…read more Bouncers are assholes.

This was my first time here and the first thing I noticed was the over 100 tv's they had. So I…read moreguess that if you want to watch a game of some sort, this is a place to go, but just watch and not hear. My friend orders a burger and I ordered the shrimp plate with mashed potatoes and green beans. The shrimp were ok they use too much pepper on it for me and thats about it. Could use some lemon juice or something. The mashed potatoes and green beans were good. Service was also good, the waitress was very personable.

Great sports bar but don't waist your money on the tunes unless you want to pay 3 bucks to hear itread more

Though coming to this bar was Actually not on my agenda. Me and my wife came here to check this…read moreplace out. This place is in the heart of Elizabethton and it's absolutely a Hidden Gem. It's a cute little cozy bar and it even have a little Beer Garden in the back. We didn't visit that part. The bar has tons of positive energy and you can feel it! There's not really any food but they do have plenty of games. If you are not drinking at all and playing designated driver, This place does have non-alcoholic options for you and yes I mean 0.0% non alcoholic options. I didn't catch the bartender's name but he was absolutely friendly and social with us the entire time! There was nobody there on a Tuesday but he was a pleasure chatting with. Highly recommend visiting this bar if you get a chance!

The cutest town with the cutest taphouse. Such a variety of outdoor seating and lots of easy…read moreparking. Shank was so helpful with beer suggestions and recommended the bbq next to the taphouse. Love the coloring group and live music! We bought land here and I already feel at home! Will be regulars soon!

Great atmosphere- a little on the small side but we eventually got a place to sit. Excellent beer…read moreselection and the food was top notch. No table service- you order at the bar and take a number. If you're looking to be waited on go elsewhere. Recommend the burger and wings as both were so good.

I visited here one evening with a couple friends to get food after getting drinks at a nearby bar…read more Ryan was bartender/server who was great. I order red wings and fries. The wings were HOT, fresh, and well seasoned! The fries were also really tasty. My son ordered bacon cheese burger and fries, which he enjoyed. I would definitely return when I'm in the area again. My friend and were just visiting to do some hiking!