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    Indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs welcome outdoors.
    Sheila E.

    The restaurant was virtually empty on Monday night at 6:30. They had indoor and outdoor seating which was pleasant. We sat indoors but by the opening to outdoor. Those were the c best parts of the meal. I had their Guinness stew--my husband the bacon hamburger. The stew arrived looking like gruel served to the orphans in Oliver Twist. The broth was watery and gray. It had balls of beef billed as sirloin but textured similar to hamburger. The potatoes and carrots were al dente and were great! My husband's hamburger had good bacon jam but the rest was Meh. The twisted chips ( fries) were handcut, hot , and delicious. It's a pretty location but the food is blah at best. My dog did enjoy the leftover stew.

    Potato Leak Soup
    Raymond J.

    New Irish Pub in town in the place of an old time favorite place here in Estes. Not sure why this place for another Irish pub but there is a huge annual Irish celebration here in town. Decorated nicely inside. Came here for try them out, we saw they are new in town. We saw they are new so decided to come try them out. First impressions is the bartender doesn't pour a Guinness like they do in Ireland. Not as fresh as in Ireland but it was good. The server was fun and friendly, my wife got a kick out of her outfit. We tried an app and the potato leak soup. The Reuben won tons not too impressive. The soup was exactly how my wife likes it. Hot thin and nicely size pieces of potato. Excellent flavor. The fish and chips was delicious, huge piece of fish cooked crispy and tender fish. The new chef came out and greeted us ask how we liked things. He's planning to change things up a bit. We are looking forward to trying out more things and seeing how the potato leak soup changes. He said he was going to thicken it up a little. Best of luck to you guys

    Sign seen from the main street
    Vince L.

    Nice somewhat hidden gem that just opened. The owners greeted us as we entered and were patient and excited to answer all our questions about the place as well as tell us plans. We were then quickly seated. The waiter came over, dropped off menus and we ordered adult beverages. It wasn't so loud that we could not carry on a conversation. In fact, it felt cozy and nice like being in a familiar place. The waiter returned and we ordered. Our food was quickly brought out by the staff and we dug in. It got a bit quiet as we all became involved with our meals. There was really nothing left 'to go' when we came up for air. The food was good, warm, and very filling. We got a chuckle when the waiter asked us if we wanted desert. Another time. I could see this being a place to stop in with friends and look forward to when they open the outdoor and upstairs sections. My only suggestion would be to figure out how to get some $$ and $priced items so visits can be more frequent. Regardless our group plans to return!

    Kizzy O.

    OH MY FISH AND CHIPS !! so yummmmmmy! the bartender Joel made a pineapple margarita was an amazing drink! Denise was an amazing waitress! and the singer Mr. Greg Miles sang me happy birthday DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK! and another waitress Hailey suggested some great tattoo places! GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE!

    Irish Whiskey Chicken
    Mark R.

    We got done hiking pretty late around 9pm. Luckily this place is open later than a lot of the other places in Estes. We walked in and were seated within minutes. I got a Guinness and the Irish Whiskey Chicken. My wife got a cup of the soup of the day which was Meatball Soup and the Raca Uan. Both meals and the soup were delicious, good portions and very flavorful. We loved the Irish music that they had playing and the whole vibe of the inside. Definitely would go back on my next trip to Estes Park.

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    Madeline H.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the Irish pub but the food was a solid 2 stars, the exception being the fish and chips dish. The cod was soft and the fries were thin and crispy. Would go again for the fish dish, drinks, and atmosphere, but nothing else.

    Salmon and risotto
    Sean M.

    The food here is phenomenal and the staff is incredibly kind and attentive. Eat here. Drink here. Pass it along.

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    Michele C.

    Newly opened.... Incredible atmosphere in this authentic Irish Pub. We'll be ringing in the New Year here.... at 5 pm- because it'll be 2024 in Ireland! Food is amazing- truly homemade !

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    Seafood chowder was delicious, but so was Guinness stew, rack of lamb, game burger, and fish and chips.

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    We had a lovely meal. The fish and chips were outstanding and the Irish stew was tasty. We really loved the chips.

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