Rob Leonard
In town for a conference. This place came up when I Googled Irish pubs. Don’t be put off by the flashing lights and loud noise from all the other Vegas/Nashville-like bars that crowd 5th Street in the Gaslamp district. Once you step inside, you are kind of sort of, in an Irish pub. They pour a proper Guinness. The fish and chips were top-notch. (Skip the coleslaw. I don’t think it’s made in house anyway. Probably bought from some restaurant supplier.) But the fish and chips and Guinness were awesome.
… morePaula Paez
Ambiance was cozy, a little loud but you are still able to have conversations. Server was friendly and so was the waiter. It was our first time in an irish place so We tried the sampler plate for my boyfriend and I. The beef shepherds pie was exquisite, hearty and savory. Could easily get it again and again. Corned beef not my fave, meat got too dry too fast and the cabbage was just ok. Now the chiken item in the sampler was a little more simple but good as well, creamy. The beef stew was more on the super savory almost salty side, it came with champ which is like mashed potatoes. Super yummy. Overall great experience. Would come here again for all of it!
… moreSteven Caro
I absolutely loved the ambience of this pub – very cozy and rustic. My friends and I shared several plates. I enjoyed the Irish Sampler plate which let’s you try four different entrees. From that I thought the Chicken Boxty was most tasty. And I couldn’t go to a pub without ordering fish and chips which were very good. I was not disappointed.
… moreTyler W.
Best Irish pub I’ve been to in the US. Great food, beer, playlist, and atmosphere. Has the Kilkenny by Smithwick’s on draught, and even total wine doesn’t carry it. Food was tasty and had a great selection of it, not just standard American fare with a couple obligatory offerings.
I had the Guinness beef stew (pictured), and it was wonderful. The other in my party got the lamb shepherds pie, which was also quite good.
Only 2 complaints: Draught beers were suuuper expensive ($9). I can understand this for the odd imports, but for a Guinness? Also, too few mashed potatoes for my stew, although the bread on the side was fantastic, so I won’t whine too much.
… moreJosh Baltazar
Came here on a Thursday and got a nicely poured Guinness. It was solid but nothing beat the creaminess of a Guinness from Europe. The bartender was chill though.
Came here a 2nd time and we had a full dinner. We ordered the Chicken Boxty and the Shepard’s Pie. Really nice food! Also our server was an absolute workhorse!
… moreWilliam Kuritz
Based on me and my wife’s experiences in San Diego, this was our favorite Irish pub in downtown. We have a great time here and the bartender was super friendly and genuine. I can’t remember her name, but she was Irish and it had a lot of consonants in it, lol. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!
… morePooja L
this place is great! we came on St. Patrick’s Day so had to pay a $5 cover but it was worth it. got seated upstairs, and the service was impeccable even tho they were busy! Nina, our server, was super sweet and attentive and even gave me a free dessert since it was my birthday 🙂 the food and drinks are great too and it legit feels like a pub in Ireland. highly recommended and i’ll be back to try more for sure!
… moreDustin Carson
We were in town for a cruise and wanted some Guinness Pints. Found this place and it was packed inside, but we found a spot outside and we enjoyed the evening just hanging out and people watching!! Will for sure visit again when I travel to SD!
… moreAnthony Spiteri
All day Irish Full Breakfast is where it’s at. Probably a little lacking flavour in terms of the bacon and the eggs but other people I was with had a good experience with the burgers and chicken meals. That said the black pudding was not bad for the US… of which I had extra. Fair prices as well.
Love the wood filled interior and booths… gives that old pub feel.
… moreHeather Steinmiller
I absolutely loved it here! I’d just returned from a trip to Dublin two weeks prior, and I felt like I was back in Eire. My Bailey’s coffee was a generous pour, I walked out just a bit unbalanced. (Then again I’m a lightweight.) Service is fast and friendly, and sitting outside people watching was a great way to pass the afternoon. The interior is just as it should be, cozy and a little bit dark. I’d be a regular did I live in the area. Absolutely recommended!
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