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    Dugan's Pub

    3.7 (250 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Pubs
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    DUGAN'S PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Dugan's Sampler (fried mozzarella/fried pickles/fried mushrooms)
    Rachel H.

    Came here while walking around the downtown area. And so glad that we did. Our server Ronan was hands down the best we've had. Very knowledgeable of the food & beverage options & we lacked for nothing while here. The atmosphere is casual, comfortable and inviting. At no point did we feel rushed while we were here. The food and drinks were amazing. We will most certainly put this on our must do list if we are ever in the area again.

    Having a Smithwicks on our short stop-over in Little Rock.
    Kari H.

    Great place to pop in and grab some beers and grub! Server was friendly and gave us some suggestions for sights. Band was coming in at 9, but didn't stick around. I am sure that would have been fun though!

    Steak salad- very good!
    Rebecca P.

    Steak salad was awesome! Loved the salty cheese and homemade blue cheese dressing with a medium cooked steak slices. I highly recommend this. Cup of potato soup was creamy but imo needed a little more salt. Service was friendly and attentive. Iced tea was a little weak and needed more sugar imo. Overall, I would return.

    Meatloaf lunch special with double mac (we subbed out the corn on the cob)
    Deborah B.

    Checked out our fave Irish pub for their Wednesday lunch special (meatloaf) and were not disappointed! Typically comes with macaroni and cheese, cob corn, and green beans; we subbed the corn for a double helping of better than typical mac, and the beans were extremely well seasoned (pork present, not vegetarian). We added a cup of potato soup (soup of our people), fully dressed, which was creamy and delicious and had two chunks of bread for dipping. The meatloaf was well-textured, well-sauced, and piping hot. Swoon and drool! Paired with two pints of draft Guinness, whilst seated on the stage corner of the pub, we had excellent people viewing and a lovely waitress to complete the wonderful Wednesday outing. We will repeat!

    Steak Salad
    Lindsay K.

    This spot was recommended by a coworker who had been here before, and it was a great recommendation. I'm really not usually a fan of Irish pubs -- I don't generally like Irish beer. However, they had a local seasonal stout on top that was absolutely fantastic. A coworker asked our server to bring their favorite stout and while I can't remember what it was, it hit the spot completely. We all agreed it was fantastic. While we were driving to Dugan's, I started taking a look at their menu online. I haven't had a ton of fresh veggies on the trip, so I really just wanted something like a giant hearty salad... ask and you shall receive, apparently! Right on their digital menu (they have physical menus at the restaurant) was an amazing looking green salad with a generous helping of steak. Naturally, I ordered the steak salad. It didn't come with a set dressing, so I opted for balsamic. I wasn't particularly wild about their balsamic dressing, but it wasn't bad (just not my favorite). I still ate every last possible ounce of the salad. The steak was really juicy and well (as in good) cooked. Salads don't usually fill me up, but this certainly did. My travel mate also enjoyed their food -- one ordered the pork chops and the other the grilled salmon. Our server had great recommendations, was very attentive throughout, and was just overall enjoyable to talk to. I certainly recommend this place.

    Kid's chicken tenders

    I usually love this place, thus the 4 stars. But I would warn against getting the kid's chicken tenders. It's a $3 up charge for adults. I was expecting the same tenders as the full meal, just fewer of them (which would be good for a lunch portion). I've had the chicken tenders before and was craving them today. Instead got 4 tiny bits of chicken and a side of fries. This was $13 after tax and before tip. One of the biggest disparities between price/ portion I've experienced in a long time.

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    Freddy D.

    Tried this place again for convenience. This time I wandered off the beaten path and took the waiter's recommendation; the shepards pie. The consistency was good and taste was fine. But half of it was room temperature and the other half was scalding hot. I'm not sure what cooking process produces that effect. I think this place is probably just best for drinking and the half hot shepards pie is best eaten while intoxicated.

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    Great atmosphere, cold beer and great food. Fish and chips are great as is Shepherds Pie. Bar and wait staff are very attentive

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    5 years ago

    Spicy Chicken Club slaps. Beers always cold. Appetizer sampler also slaps. Love this place.

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    4 years ago

    Service and food were great!! Next time in Little Rock, will come back. Closed to our hotel.

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    4 years ago

    Fish and Chips was great. The place had a fun atmosphere for Wednesday karaoke night. I'll be back!

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    food was very mid lower tier. don't get your hopes up the mozzarella sticks were big blocks of cheese and the chicken strips were strange.

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    7 years ago

    Yummy steak sandwich and hand cut fries that are top notch. Good beer and drink selection and a nice Pub vibe. Great hospitality!!

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    Excellent wait staff. Food was delicious. Waitress was very friendly and helpful with menu choices.

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