If you're in Woodland, Father Paddy's is one of those places you just keep coming back to. The first time you walk in, the vault catches you right away. An actual old bank vault turned into a whiskey room. It's got history, character, and honestly nothing around here compares. It reminds me of what places like Gomez's Restaurant and Tequileria did with their tequila wall, but this is on another level. It feels authentic and you can tell it was done with intention. The food is always solid. Good portions, good flavor, and consistent every time. It's the kind of place you can rely on whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a full meal. What really makes it though is the people. Patrick is an amazing person. You can tell he genuinely cares about the place, the staff, and the customers. It shows in how everything runs. It feels real, not forced. And honestly, this is the only place in town I'm grabbing a Guinness. They do it right and the whole vibe just fits. Good food, great atmosphere, and even better people. Cheers. read more

Good food. I had the Irish stew and it was very tasty and hearty. The appetizers were so so. The service was good, with good historical conversation mixed in. Down to earth personnel. The atmosphere is fascinating. This was a real bank, once upon a time. It still has the vaults to prove it. Now used as the "whiskey vault" The owner, Father Paddy, is evidently a Certified Whiskey Specialist (CWS), or Level 2, a professional certification. Wow, impressive! Sadly, the Old Fashioned I had didn't measure up. read more

Great food & service Recommend it highly Good service and beautiful old bank building read more

Simply the best Woodland has to offer, from burgers to Irish fare, an outstanding rotating beer-taps selection, and the highlight of it all, the Whiskey Vault read more

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Soft and delicious pretzel bites: tender overall, slightly crisp outside and slight sweet taste similar to a pancake. Very nice! Pretzel with beer cheese only. I think I will be dropping by here regularly to pick these up! Patty Melrose are very tasty; nice toast on the marble rye, melted cheese all over the bread, no bread going to waste here! It was a little bit greasy. I had to wash my hands twice. Strong mildew smell on entry. Getting takeout might be better. It was dark like a tavern, so I had to brighten up the photos. read more

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The best staff. Very friendly and familiar. I've actually grown bored of the food because I eat her so often. A great place to take the family during lunch or hang with buddies at night. Pat the owner is a gem, and often mingles with guests and strikes conversation. Hands down the friendliest staff out of every restaurant in this town. Always a solid go to for my family and I. read more

Father Paddy's Irish Pub - Woodland, CA Father Paddy's is pure charm. Housed in a historic bank building, the highlight is the original vault, now a cozy, beautifully lit whiskey room packed with an impressive selection. It's small, intimate, and feels like a special secret every time you step inside -- worth a visit just to see it. I stopped in on the evening of December 2 and ordered the Shepherd's Pie with a side of fries and a grilled cheese sandwich to go. The Shepherd's Pie was hearty but the mashed potatoes were drier than I prefer, and the fries arrived on the soggy side. The grilled cheese was very plain (just basic bread and cheese), though to be completely fair, I ate it several hours later after it had cooled down. I'm confident it would be much better fresh and hot right out of the kitchen. I came back the very next night (December 3) and everything changed for the better. This time I had the Fish & Chips -- the fish was perfectly cooked, the batter light and golden, and the fries came out exactly as I asked: hot, crispy, and spot-on. I also grabbed a St. Joseph's Turkey Sandwich to take with me. Unfortunately, like the grilled cheese the night before, I ate it a couple hours later, so the cranberry relish was not good and the sandwich was missing the cream cheese spread. Lesson learned: eat Father Paddy's food fresh whenever possible! The real star of December 3 was my server, Sylvia. She was warm, funny, attentive, and genuinely proud of the pub -- the kind of server who makes you feel like family. She elevated the entire experience. Father Paddy's is still finding its footing in places, but when the kitchen is firing on all cylinders (and you eat your meal right away!), the food is solid, hearty Irish-American pub fare in one of the coolest settings in Woodland. The corned beef dishes, fish & chips, and that incredible whiskey vault are calling me back already. If you're in the area, give Father Paddy's a shot. Grab a pint, admire the vault, let Sylvia take care of you, and enjoy your food hot and fresh -- you'll leave happy. I know I'll be returning soon to explore more of the menu. Highly recommended! read more

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A former bank, Father Paddy's is the local watering hole. Friendly staff, spacious setting and solid drinks (they made me up an off menu spicy ginger marg that was quite tasty), with a section of board and card games for both kids and adults, and seemingly live entertainment many a nights. The food was fine, but pricey for what it was. My $17 blt was definitely a bit pedestrian with less than ripe tomatoes and standard bacon. They do have a kids menu and my son enjoyed the chicken tenders. We were a big group at lunch with about 10 kids and they handled us well. Overall, as a visitor a sold spot for some fare, but I imagine this is a great locals spot. read more

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We were back in Woodland today so we stopped at Father Paddy's for lunch. Former bank building turned restaurant. Will to come back to check out the whiskey vault. Had mushroom triple cheese burger. Very well done huge amount of fries. Paula had the winner fried balogna with pickles and mustard. Came with house made kettle chips that were perfection. read more

Father Paddy's - Triple cheese mushroom burger. - Irish Pub Near Me - Woodland, California

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Stopped in for dinner with a friend as we had not been in for a while and was looking for a good cocktail. We were seated right away and given menus. It was a little later in the evening so not too crowded and was not as loud with less people. Hubby ordered the Shepherds pie with a Smithwicks and I had the Corned Beef Salad with an Old Fashioned. Both were delicious and their cocktails are very good. read more

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Was driving through Woodland and didn't even know there was a downtown type of area here but Yelp lead me to find something and decided to take mom and sister for their food stop on the way to the casino. I believe parking is on the street only so that can be a drag but we got lucky and found a spot not too far away. On Saturday afternoon, they had half the restaurant filled and only one server. I had to temper my expectations because of this, but was pleasantly surprised by the effective server and kitchen staff. Food came out relatively quickly and knowing that there was only one server, we made sure to put in all of our food/drinks at one time. I got the fish and chips, mom got salmon, wife and sister both got BLTs. Other reviews said Fish and chips were huge, but they were just average sized. Nothing too spectacular, but at the end of the day still satisfying. I got them with the house chips just to try them as everyone else got fries, and I was pleasantly surprised by them. Not too thick, not all greasy AF. I actually prefer them over the fries. Both the wife and sister liked their BLTs. Again, nothing too fancy, but still satisfying. Mom appeared to like her salmon and side salad. No complaints all around. The space itself is like a nice airy bar as it looks like this place might have been a bank at one point. Good mom and pops type of feel with a bar atmosphere. Would recommend. read more

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Customer service was awesome! Very friendly & attentive staff. Food was delicious. Ambiance was cozy! The band was not playing when we went but there were still lots of locals there. read more

Father Paddy's - Lemon meringue pie in a jar & homemade cinnamon ice cream. So good! - Irish Pub Near Me - Woodland, California

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What a cool spot on Main Street. Owner is a great host and we've seen him there many times. Food is great and would recommend checking out the vault. We have played darts here many times, seen the occasional band, and enjoyed a few beers. Bar seating, tables, and a lounge style area. Recommend. read more

We were in the area looking for a place to grab a bite to eat and have a drink. Let me tell you about the (emerald) gem we found. Father Paddy's is situated in an old bank. They have a whiskey vault! You can walk in the vault and gaze upon the whiskey spirits that beckon you to make a purchase and bring some home with you. Destiny was our bartender. She was super personable, friendly, and genuine. The grilled corned beef and cabbage (aka sauerkraut) on marbled rye, brought back memories. The corned beef was cut perfectly (so it wasn't tough), not fatty and the cheese was gooey and pulled just right for each bite. Honestly. I haven't had a sandwich that good since I left NY (over 25+ years ago). My husband had the fish and chips (recommended by Destiny). He said they were glakey and really good. Served with malt vinegar (as they should be). We enjoyed our drinks. I chose an Irish coffee as dessert...we're in an Irish bar...only logical choice. It was made to perfection. None of that whipped cream nonsense. A simple meal, great drinks, and wonderful service made for the perfect Saturday afternoon. We will make the 40-minute drive to get great drinks and food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

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Whiskey vault is ever growing and still amazing! Love their selection and prices. If you love whiskey, this is your spot! We have a couple of menu items for dinner that we gravitate to. Mine is the grilled corned beef sandwich. It's heavy duty pub food, but when you are HUNGRY and it's cold outside, we enjoy splitting that monster. The housemade mustard is awesome and the corned beef is juicy and tender. I have also recently discovered that Father Paddy's has an exceptional Irish Coffee. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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My husband, sister, brother in-law, & I came here Fri 11/7 around 4pm. Vatali came by & took our drink order & appetizer order. We each got a Fieldwork Hazy Train beer $10ea. which is more expensive then most restaurants charge. We also got an order of their delicious Crispy Green Beans & Mushrooms $14.50 We decided to wait to order our entrees since the last time we were here they brought everything all at once, so we didn't get to enjoy our appetizer. My sister loved her Shepard's Pie $25. Our brother in-law got the Fried Bologna sandwich w/ Chips $20 which he enjoyed. My husband loved his Fish n Chips $24. I got the Chicken & Brie sandwich w/Chips $22 which was good, but I probably wouldn't get it again since the Brie is a bit overwhelming. Vitali did a good job checking on us, making sure we had drinks, napkins etc... read more

They keep the good whisky in the vault; a real vault in this pub which was a bank at one time. It's Irish pride is celebrated in the green lit bar. The menu runs the gamut of popular pub grubs like fish and chips, banger and mash to burgers and grilled sandwiches. Serving size is ample but the execution is uneven. read more

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Our server was "perky" but could have been more attentive and we had to ask for our check. Patty melt was good, shepherd's pie was meh - looked reheated, dry around the edges, soda bread was a hockey puck. Cob salad was OK but bleu cheese dressing was AWFUL - no flavor, no bleu cheese at all, more watery than ranch. They obviously have a following, but it won't be me. read more

I am so happy Father Paddy's is doing so well in Woodland. And it does so well for a reason!! Life never had anything there that didn't taste great! I've had the fish and chips which weren't oily at all, huge pieces of fish. The Shepards pie is the best shepards pie I've had outside of Ireland. I live next to an Irish pub in Long Beach and I will take Father Paddy's shepards pie any day of the week. The Reuben sandwich is also so lovely. The mashed potatoes are perfectly seasoned and whipped to perfection. We had the toasted cheese and onion toasters and those were so great as well. And the pretzel bites with beer cheese! YUM!!! They have a great beer selection, and always have great service. You'll see plenty of familiar faces in there as well. And I don't think I've ever been in there when there isn't live music. The owner, Pat, is so so great. Just a wonderful human in general, so I'm so happy to see his place thriving! read more

Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is awesome! Drinks are fun, great stuff on draft and all around just a great place to hang and enjoy! read more

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Been going to Father Paddy's once a month or so for the past year. The bartender, she does a great job, super friendly courteous, and great service. We also have visited their bank vault tasting room. Both Pat, the owner, and Elia have hosted. These guys are very well versed on scotch's, whiskeys, and bourbons, etc. Great experience tasting the different varieties, and learning a little bit about these products. Great food, great experience, great staff!! Cheers!!! read more

Father Paddy's - Bank vault tasting room. - Irish Pub Near Me - Woodland, California

Took my son there for a little mommy/son date. Was a little nervous it wouldn't be "kid friendly" enough but to my surprise... totally was!!!! Great atmosphere! They had a fundraiser going on for kids in foster care. I'd give you an extra star just because of that if I could! Waitress was really sweet! Food was amesome! Definitely worth the price! Keep in mind you're paying for the food AND atmosphere! My 6 year old gave it a thumbs up (which is rare! ) We will be coming back! read more

Came here on a Friday evening for drinks and dinner with friends. The atmosphere is awesome and the old bank decor is so fitting for a pub! Our waitress was super awesome, came by checked on us for drinks and the food. Even took back an item that wasn't up to standards. We ordered 3 fish and chips (pub duh) and one cheese burger. The fish and chips were good, fries were too oily still could taste the fryer oil. Cheeseburger was amazing-high quality meat used. For appetizers we had pretzel tots and calamari. Tots were demolished with the beer cheese. Calamari seemed not cooked all the way and we were told it's the rice flour that's used. For drinks we had guineas, old fashion, Tito mule and a cucumber something. At 8pm music started and it was a cool vibe. Will come again. read more

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Tried this place after reading good Yelp reviews. It surpassed every expectation. A kind gentleman at the bar suggested the Fish and Chips - so good! Then I saw The Vault. Literally the old vault from when the building was a bank. Instead of safe deposit boxes, it now houses whiskey! Lots and lots of whiskey. Ever want to taste a wee dram of an outrageously expensive bottle? You can! They sell by the ounce! The owner, Paddy, was there sharing his vast knowledge with a guest. I cannot rate this place high enough. Terrific service, atmosphere, food, all of it. Perfect in every way. I'll be back! read more

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We came in again on a Tuesday around 4. Not many people inside. The Cure playing from the speakers (loved it!). Excellent customer service. We were greeted and told to sit wherever right when we walked in. The friendly server greeted us and got our drink orders promptly. We ordered a small order of pretzels with beer cheese to start and when I asked the waiter about the richness of the cheese dip he suggested adding a mustard so we did. The mustard is excellent. It's got a good hint of horseradish flavor - I brought the leftover mustard home and am going to cook something to use the rest of it with this week. That said, the pretzels were over cooked. Randy ordered the taco salad with chicken. He said the chicken is well seasoned (he ate it all) and the salsa is pleasant. I ordered the grilled chicken (breast) with Brie, cranberry apple bits on whole wheat toast. My toast was half overcooked/burnt and that ruined the flavor of the first half. I took it off and ate the rest without it and it was so good. Lots of yummy flavor. The overcooked pretzels and bread knocked the stars down but we will probably try it again. read more

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I like salmon but never get a craving for it...but the salmon tonight was so good I am going to want this again. The salmon itself was excellent and the sauce is to crave. read more

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Good food and service. Ambiance is great. The place is an old bank. They use the vault as their whiskey room. Irish music. We were there once during the tomato festival. It was a lot of fun. read more

WOW FACTOR? The service was excellent. HAVE AGAIN: The potato chips were really good. Wednesday lunch was nice and quiet, but then there were not many customers. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The Old Fashioned Chicken Salad sandwich was ok, but needed more of the chicken salad in the bread. Good to try once, but there are other items to try next time. read more

High quality food, great service, awesome vibe. BEST place in the area. If you like whiskey-this is THE place. The selection in the "Whiskey Vault" will blow your mind. read more

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This place is so good. We stopped here for lunch or even dinner as well. Sometimes we travel the 15 miles to get here just to taste the good whiskey selection that they have and also the burgers and fish is outstanding. Make sure when you stop in you look at the various liquors that they have the whiskey selection is great, but bring your pocketbook full of money because it's not cheap. read more

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Excellent food. Great service. Not a huge fan of the really loud live music. Even in the back, it was too loud to talk. Prices were a bit high. read more

This is our go to since moving to Woodland ! They have everything !!! The staff is warm and congenial.The atmosphere is pub setting .We love when they have live music .Would recommend their Fish and Chips. Authentic Fish and Chips as in Authentic London pub eats style.The restaurant feels good to be at.Bring more Live music ! read more

Father Paddy's - Fish and Chips were excellent - Irish Pub Near Me - Woodland, California

What a fun place located right in downtown Woodland. We've been a couple of times when staying in Woodland on the way to the Sacramento Airport. We've gone with 8 and with 2. Both times the service was friendly and prompt and the food really good. The first time in there was live Irish music and the mood quite festive. It's worth the time to get off of the interstate and have a real meal instead of accepting the chains just off the road! read more

Food - 5 stars. Service - 5 stars. Ambience - 5 stars. I had a hankering for Irish food tonight so my hubs and I came here since we were staying close by. So glad we did! The Irish stew was AMAZING! So delicious, hearty, and filling. My hubs got the prime rib and he was a happy camper! Do not hesitate to come here to satisfy your Irish food cravings. There are so many menu items that sound delectable. I wish I lived close by so I could come here regularly. read more

We stopped in for a little lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The overall Art Deco/Irish pub ambiance was just delightful. We chose our spot and had a hard time picking out just a few things from the menu. So many options looked good. The cocktail menu offered the same problem so we agreed that we'll just have to come back. Our server was full of great info about the food and the building. He appeared to be the only one and was hustling. The food came out quickly and we dug in to amazing deliciousness. I don't know who makes their bread, but both sandwiches were excellent. The kettle chips were ever so addicting. Now we really can't wait to go back for more! read more

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What a fun spot! My girlfriend and I were staying nearby for a little overnight getaway. The food was beyond amazing and the drinks were delicious. Super friendly service. read more

I ordered bespoke catering for a lunch on Saturday. The food was ready right on time, hot food was hot and cold food was cold. Portions were generous and absolutely delicious! My guests were stuffed! Pat was so generous, helping me to create the right menu for my event. And the chef and kitchen team were awesome. read more

I was disappointed with their food. Went here for lunch and everything we ordered was just meh. The drinks however , is a different story.

Went in early on a Friday for dinner and had a great experience. Our server was attentive and had good suggestions for drinks, appetizers and entrees. We wanted to try 2 different types of chips and she offered to do a half & half. We ordered a second appetizer that was also delicious. Then we asked to split a burger, and they didn't charge us extra! It really is those small details that make me feel like a valued customer. We were also impressed with the quality of the food, from well cooked, hot and fresh, and tasty. If you're looking for a good pub experience with above average food and ambiance, then this will be your new favorite! read more

This is a super cool find today. They have a whiskey room to do tasting and learn about them. Super friendly staff and drinks great and food yum. Thanks so much we will be back soon read more