I would visit the museum again . The exhibitions are clean and well lit . The guides are helpful and knowledge about the artifacts . We stayed for lunch and it was great ! The food was really yummy and fresh , prices were fair and affordable. The museum is really big abd extensive , with hundred of artifacts and momentous to see , we got to enter to every exhibition, I just wish that we have visit in fall more than summer because we didn't get to enjoy the gardens due the intensive heat . I recommend to visit this museum 100 % read more

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Went to the library on a Saturday and had ideas that we would go to the pub for lunch during our walk through the exhibit. Unfortunately there is not a way to get directly to the location without walking through the exhibit. It's about half way through the tour in an atrium area that holds an air force one plane and marine one helicopter. We had gotten mixed information from docents throughout the exhibit that the pub may not be open. The woman who gave us our tickets said it was, the next docent we saw said it was closed, and then others in the same atrium were unsure. Unfortunately, it was closed so we had raced through the exhibit for nothing and were very hungry for lunch. We ended up exiting the exhibit and going to their cafeteria style restaurant outside the exhibits. We should have just started there and then had a beer at the pub if it were open. Seems like a fun experience to hang out in if it's open, but definitely don't plan your trip around it. After lunch at the cafeteria we went back through the exhibit again to catch up on the things we missed. read more

This vintage pub was first visited by Reagan while visiting his ancestral homeland in Ballyporeen, Ireland in 1984. The family who originally owned it, the O'Farrell's, renamed it The Ronald Reagan in his honor. When the family closed it in 2004, it was shipped, along with original memorabilia, to the Reagan Library. The Ronald Reagan Pub is a cool little spot for snacks, a sandwich or salad, tea, soft drinks, beer and coffee - The Gipper's Roast by Jones Coffee Roasters! You'll be sitting in the banquet area practically below the majestic Air Force One with panoramic views of the rolling hillsides of Simi Valley. You can almost imagine Reagan galloping by on a beloved horse. Smithwick's Ale is the beer to get while you're here. It's what Reagan had while visiting the original pub in all its Irish glory. Nothing on tap here though, so the bottled version will have to suffice. There's also homemade fudge which I was tempted by and I'll have to try the next time. We all know that Ronnie had a sweet tooth! Mom and I noshed on a shared tuna sandwich, Miss Vickie's Salt & Vinegar Chips, a Starbucks Frappuccino and a Smithwick's Ale for me. Museum members receive a member discount on all but the alcohol and our total came out to $20.63. Not bad for museum snacks. They have nice traveling exhibits here and we will be back soon for Da Vinci (5/24/19 - 9/8/19). Maybe I'll have the Gipper's Roast and some fudge with a side of jellybeans... Yelp Challenge 2019: 21/100 read more

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Wow! Usually food at a museum, zoo, or other entertainment location is just ok and expensive. The food at this imported, real Irish pub was outstanding. Fresh, flavorful, and at a great value was outstanding. We wish this location was more convenient so that we could come more often. The employees were all very friendly and informative. Thanks to the management team for a memorable experience! read more

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(Snacked 02/23/14 SU @ 2:30pm): A tip of my bottled Smithwick's Irish Ale to the greatest U.S. president of my generation thus far. This one was for you, Gipper! Located on the grounds of The Ronald Reagan Presidential [Foundation &] Library on the 1st floor of the Air Force One Pavilion about one hour into the museum tour, The Ronald Reagan Pub was one of two places where visitors were able to grab something to eat. But this was more than simply a self-service quick snack shop...oh no, it had a charmed story to boot. The history of this Irish pub dated back some thirty years ago to 1984 when then-President Reagan and wife Nancy visited the land of his ancestors in Ballyporeen, County Tipperary, Ireland, and stopped at what was then O'Farrell's Pub and enjoyed a pint with the town's folks. Flash-forward to June 2004 - the same month Reagan past away - a fateful journey was made back to Ballyporeen only to see that the pub had since been closed down. Arrangements were made to purchase the pub, everything in it, and had it transplanted here as an "live" exhibit. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=GcPFumgqZlu-lejhaQe3mg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Today, visitors to the museum walked through this bit of history and grab a bite or drink as I did, so here was what I had: Smithwick's Irish Ale ($5.95), Leninade Soda ($3.25), Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Fudge ($6.95) - Shame they couldn't serve the Smithwick's from a tap, but it was still all good. I bought Leninade strictly for the bottle as it was hilarious, while the drink itself was more line a Orange Crush. The fudge was divine, thick, and I felt it was a bargain at this price! http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Service - There was one stocker and cashier, so it took some time to get through the line (I believed there was only one register, too). Sadly, some people got fed up and left. I really wasn't that much in a hurry so I was fine with that. Again, it was self-service so you grabbed what you wanted and proceeded to the register. One recommendation: provide bags should visitors purchased souvenir items like fudge or Jelly Bellys; after all, the signage encouraged to "Buy Four boxes and Get Fifth Box FREE", but you didn't want to carry these around in your purse! http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cRwRTaa5Bb90S9yDTlMNsA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Parking (free) - a decent-sized private lot, but if that got filled-up (it did for me), then you parked all along the long and winding road that led up to the museum and they offered a easy shuttle service that constantly ran while the museum was open. Atmosphere, décor, ambience - Akin to a small airport mini-mart, It was tight quarters as you made your way through the basically one directional "pub" on your way to the register. There was a double-sided center section that held a couple shelves of pre-packaged snacks. As you entered, on your left was a counter area other snacks, in front of you were a couple see-through refrigerators that held chilled items such as desserts, sandwiches, salads, and drinks. Along the right was the actual mahogany bar with original barstools and drinking glasses, and then you exited. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ufhXJnHWBW8jEcqeRPEu-g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw All the original decorations and signage are hung with care on the walls. There was plenty of seating outside the the store. Both electric and natural lighting were prevalent. There were no TVs or background music. Attire - Totally casual, so I would usually be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. Overall, after you took in all the memorabilia of The Ronald Reagan Pub, you were then left with a fanciful "quickie mart" with a limited selection of snacks. But from what I could tell, the prepared food looked good. However, you had some kitschy souvenir snack items with a special Reagan Library logo sticker that seemed forced at best. I found fairly good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total bill was around $17.00; no tip required), which was actually decent for a museum, I mean, I personally wasn't expecting too much although the term "pub" was used way too loosely. And, although they accepted credit cards, not mine of choice...AMEX! 3.5 STARS read more

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Pretty good for the ride,love the salad and pizza ,great atmosphere ,going there you should try it

I am absolutely floored at the quality of BBQ coming out of the Ronald Regan library. I'm usually a harsh critic of BBQ as it's been a center part of my life, but the smoked brisket is definitely a 10/10, and the pulled pork is a 9/10. If you're looking for excellent BBQ in the area, this is worth a stop. Surprisingly. read more

A simple pub along the tour. We had a drink and toasted to friendship and a great president. It is all about convenience here. Everything is self service. I noted that they had rice krispy treats and jelly belly jelly beans. read more

The Ronald Reagan Pub - the ronald reagan pub - Food Stands Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Located inside the Ronald Regan Presidential Library. Halfway through your tour, this themed Irish pub is a good quick bite to eat spot and an alternative from the Reagan Country Cafe. I thought the green napkins they provide here were pretty cool. They appear to look like premium napkins you see at an actual pub. Inside what's sold are salads, bottled beers, sodas, coffee, and impulse snacks. Everything is self serve, the pizzas, hotdogs and burgers are kept in a warmer. So it's a grab and go process before getting checked out at cashier booth. "Pepperoni Pizza" ($7.50) this simple personal size is kept in a container. The pizza is chewy for the most part and it tastes like it was baked in the oven. What I didn't like is, the cheese topping was a little dry towards the end crust. You can't really expect much from this choice. "BBQ Chicken Salad" ($9.95). This salad is pre-packed. It's a good portion lettuce, I liked the addition of the corn, black beans and mozzarella cheese. This is always a safe choice at touristy spot like these, so its decent. I just wish it came with an extra container of BBQ sauce. Both choices aren't bad at all. Only that they are in touristy expensive prices. Also, to add to the Reagan experience, I grabbed a bottle of "Leninade" for a communist price of $4.50. This soda is a combination of lemon, cherry and grapefruit. Personally, I'd pass on it the next time. But if you like fun sweet carbonated drinks, this is for you. There's plenty of seating just outside Reagan's Pub. Lots of round tables, a partial view of the valley while you're seated and how cool it is to hangout on the same floor with the Air Force One? read more

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The little shop is by the Air Force One. It's good to stop and rest here. It's a good half way point for the museum. The tables needed a little attention. The shop has minimal offerings but is good in a pinch. The staff are very friendly. read more

The Ronald Reagan Pub - Food Stands Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I guess it's cool that it was "imported" from Ireland.....but it's not really a functioning bar. Would be so much cooler if it was. No functioning taps, you can't actually sit at the bar (there's just a large cooler with about 4 or 5 different beers to choose from inside of it), and for food there's some pre-made sandwiches and bags of chips. Think about how cool it would be if you could actually sit at this bar, enjoy a cold beer straight from the tap, order some fish and chips....bummer. I think The Gipper would have higher expectations! Museum was great though. read more

The food here is amazing! The customer service was stellar, I mean they are true superstars. I was here for a work event. My bosd wanted to recruit them they were so great. We had a basic sandwich lunch but the bread was fresh and soft and so was all the meat and toppings. It was an amazing sandwich I was shocked. It gets better though. They brought out nachos, sliders, salad and fish & chips. Wowzers!! I never realized how good museum food can be but believe me. It was delicious. They also have a bar. Oh, and the view. Inside your under an air force one. The Windows are ceiling to floor as well as Th ere is an outside terrace of the most breath taking view. I mean the view alone is worth going. The amazing museum and awesome food are bonus points. It's a must eat place. *Please excuse typos. Thank you read more

This place is sooo not a pub. Sandwiches are prepared and refrigerated or there's pizza, burgers and hot dogs sitting in hot lights. There's baked goods, candy, beer, nuts,..... It's a convenience store for lunch inside the museum. A real pub in there would be fun. A touch meow even. I'm just saying.... my ready-made lunch was actually, surprisingly.... terrific. However, it's still not a pub. read more

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In keeping with the library, the pub also has tidbits of historical facts plastered around it. The line moves quickly, the food is great and the price is reasonable. Plenty of seating and a great view of the Simi Valley mountains. Would definitely recommend as lunch when doing the library tour. Clean and staff is kind and helpful. read more

The Ronald Reagan Pub - Food Stands Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Overpriced, of course. But charming and they have delicious cookies and a variety of treats. A nice little break spot in the Ronald Reagan Museum :) read more

Great food, awesome view, fantastic day out! Do not miss! We ordered the short rib sliders and a turkey sandwich- both delicious! Good selection of beers an wines to choose from. read more

Snack stop w great view for a quick rest. You may also have a bottle beer over there. but that's it. it's not a pub. Will eat at Regan Country Café instead next time. read more

Actual pub bright back to Simi Valley by President Reagan on a visit to Ireland. Very cool to have a brew under Air Force One!