My favorite place in Alhambra to come watch sports, grab a beer, and eat some good food. Service is always 10/10, especially Jesse and Bear! Glad this place reopened Can't wait for NFL Sundays! read more

Limericks Tavern - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I was so looking forward to the reopening of Limerick's, but was really disappointed recently. I went for a birthday drink, I'm a simple kind of girl, vodka tonic is my drink. Ordered and it was vodka soda, so I told the guy who took our order, I watched him make the second drink and he used the liquid pump for the soft drinks, unfortunately again, no tonic, it tasted the same. I really didn't want to send it back a second time, but my daughter told me, how are they supposed to know if I don't say anything. So I did, I explained it was still the same, no sweetness, just bland, tonic normally has sugar, I explained maybe the package they were using, was out of whatever? I didn't realize they used syrups like for soda or carbonation, I always saw bars use tonic from a bottle. The guy took it back a third time and I watched the other bartender taste it, at that time I saw them changing something underneath the bar, he brought back the third drink, it was cloudy and did taste better, but at this point I was over it, I had one drink there for my birthday, and left after that. Super disappointed. I have to say when they closed down, (still not sure why) I wasn't surprised. I had some good times there due to the staff, but other members of the staff could be difficult. Several times over charged, and not very accommodating when I had to complain, but we would still go back. After this I don't think I will be back anytime soon. Nothing was updated during the year they were closed, they said they were renovating, not true. The woman's restroom still had broken hand towel dispensers, and soap dispensers, the door lock to the handicapped stall is still messed up. Nothing at all changed to make any upgrades. Really makes you wonder why they closed down to begin with, or shut down? read more

It is official, they're back! One of my favorite spots in Alhambra with the awesomest bartender and staff is back and on time for this years football season. I Noticed some movement so had to confirm it and it is a fact that they are back! Currently they're open from 3pm-12am or depending on business and theyre still stocking up on supplies. As of today they have a mostly stocked bar with five beers in draft and more to come. The kitchen is open with a slight change in their menu options. The same old friendly faces are working there again and the place is just as relaxed and chill as before. They're having their grand opening soon - follow on IG to stay posted. read more

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Service was excellent, the bartender will not give you a full pour. Bartender needs to either learn how to pour a Guinness or he has been instructed to give a short pour. Enough said. read more

Limericks Tavern - 3/4 filled Guinness? - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

My favorite bar before the closure, with their great vibes and daily specials. When I saw they were open, I had to come inside to see what changes. Luckily, it seems as though not much has changed except possibly new management? They have a limited menu right now but the staff said they plan to slowly roll out more stuff as they reopen within the next few weeks. I ordered the buffalo wings and they were just as good as before. Looking forward to see them officially reopen! read more

I love this place! Great happy hour! Get your wings extra crispy and don't forget the onion rings! Bear the bartender needs a raise he's the sweetest. Will be back. read more

Bloody great spot with spectacular service, bartenders, cooks, and patrons! 'Twas me first time here and what an experience! Bear and Lauren deserve all the extra coin that ye can spare! Drink here and create better memories. Cheers! read more

Limericks Tavern - Good times! - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

The best local bar! So happy they are back in business. Friendly bar tenders and great selections of beers on tap and food. read more

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I went there around 5pm, and it was almost empty. As soon as i entered, staff stopped me with hand gesture rather than how many people or greeting and asked me anything to help even before i try to take a seat. I told him i am gonna have some drink, and he was telling me to take high chairs since he is expecting some crowds soon. He didn't even ask how many people and try to put me on the tiny table. So i am not even allowed to sit on comfort seats when nobody else was there. It is very different from my last visit. Is it a racism or what? I had a really good impression here and visited multiple times with a good review for chill working with some drinks and this never happened before. I don't look rich enough to order a lot, or i look like a camper with one cup i suppose? 'Expecting large crowds' when i see up to 5 people there? This will be my last visit. I don't feel welcome. go raibh maith agat! read more

Not very many places. Poor an Elysian space dust on draft. I'm also going to try and order of the the beer batter onion rings extra crispy. I hope they're not the Frozen type. read more

Limericks Tavern - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

Need more happy hours. Service is a bit poor. I waited at the bar for a drink for more than 30 ml minutes. Inexcusable.

This is a regular spot for me. Specially for the weekday specials. Monday's they have the burger special which is very well made and juicy, soft buns and a total flavor bomb. With a pint of beer, it is a great deal. $15 Tuesdays is the day we come the most and I started noticing more people coming too. The New York steak with a side plus a pint of beer $20. Get it rare so it can come medium rare. Also, ask for the fries on the side because I am not sure why the standard is laying the steak and sauce over the fries which makes the soggy almost immediately. Sweet potato fries are excellent and I highly recommend that over fries. The tater tots are also crispy and plentiful. The beer menu has shrunk significantly which sucks. Hope they can bring back more crafts. Service can be slow on Tuesdays because it's busy and the staff does it all. Cool place to watch games and chill. read more

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Omg there's a bartender named Bear that's really respectful and I always feel safe going to the bar.. I've never seen him disrespect anyone, but more like looking out for the ladies so nothing happens to them..he's a very trustworthy person.. read more

Whenever Bear works, he always makes me feel welcomed and safe. He's attentive and friendly.

Here for all the weekday specials and they play all the fights, sports games, and Olympics. Great place to WFB (work from the bar) while you wait for friends or a date. Or just enjoy the specials on your own. Monday special: burgers, side, and beer for $20 Tuesday special: steak, side, and beer for $20 Wednesday special: half off whiskey, wings, and wine Thursday special: 50% off tacos and Tequila The service has really improved and I'm here for it. read more

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As much as I hate to say this...Limericks reopened but things are not the same. Thr food was horrible. I had bacon that tasted freezer burned and dry as a rock. We even had one guy take our drink order and then he never came back...nor was he seen again. Weird! My boyfriend's drink was simple ( Vodka and grapefruit juice)...very watered down and did not taste like it had Vodka at all. Really disappointed...dont think we will be back. read more

This is one of the bars I frequent since they offer great food deals Monday thru Wednesday. Happy hour is popular and this place is never without a customer. The only drawback is the service and they have a high turnover on their wait staff as I always see new employees every time I stop by here. If you want to watch a game then you won't be disappointed as they have plenty of big screen televisions. read more

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Came for lunch today but the kitchen wasn't open?! So why are you open? We walked in and no one was even there to greet us read more

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Henry was an amazing server who helped make my group's first visit surely not our last! He was great at accommodating our group size by putting 2 tables together. The music and TV's weren't distracting so that's a plus! Then Henry helped us navigate the All Day Happy Hour offerings since we came on a Sunday. We got some refreshing drinks and delicious food ~ we got one of the last Scotch Eggs and Egg Roll to share at the table. I also got the Shepherd's Pie which came out piping hot! Upon mentioning food allergies, Henry went above and beyond to make sure everything we ordered didn't contain the allergens. I'll definitely be back with friends in tow! read more

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CLOSED FOR GOOD??? This was my go-to sports bar for years. To me, they had the best Buffalo wings in town and something like 40 beers on tap. I'm sad, they will be missed. read more

Limericks definitely has their food program down. My experience with their food offerings has been nothing short of amazing. It's not fine dining but they offer great plated dishes that would rival a great steakhouse! The folks working here are super attentive and very knowledgeable about their food program. The service is great, never had a problem with getting sub par service here. The vibe is super lively when it gets crowded. If you come for a game, it gets packed and be ready for a limited menu on food items. People will probably ding them on this but when you have a small kitchen and an even smaller kitchen staff trying to turn out hundreds of plates at one time, you'll understand why they have to go with a short menu on game days. This place is a great neighborhood gem, if you are looking for a great steak, their ribeye is stupid good! read more

Limericks Tavern - Ribeye - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

Stopped by for their lunch specials. Heard their food and service were great, but we were very disappointed. We ordered the Cali Classic Burger, Bacon Mac & Cheese, and Asada Street Tacos. Food tasted very bland and needed a lot of seasoning. Since it was the lunch crowd, they only had one server who was running around when it got busy later on. We had to keep flagging them down to get their attention. Their restrooms and tables weren't very clean. read more

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Well I tried them when they first opened and was not a fan, and now I gave them another chance, and I guess it will be my swan song. It's supposedly an Irish pub, but it feels more like a standard sports bar inside. Located on the busy main strip of Alhambra with all the restaurants between Atlantic and Garfield, sits Limerick's. There is free parking in the back, which is good. Service is actually incredibly friendly and attentive. I'm sure if I complained about the food, they would've taken it off, but I didn't see the point. The food here, at least the Irish food, is just not good. Went on a Tuesday night, so one dish we had was the special - a "top" sirloin with a side (got tater tots) and a beer (got a perfectly poured half and half - the best part of the meal). While they can pour a mean Guinness, the steak is smothered in a not so terrific gravy and mushrooms. It was okay, but not something we'd get again. The most successful dish was the spicy chicken sandwich my kid had. He said it was decent. I had the sheperd's pie, which was a disaster in my opinion. It needed way more potato and less cheese on top. The inside was soupy and didn't have a great flavor. What struck me the most and was off putting is that the cast iron it is served in had a strong rusty smell, probably from cleaning products or just from age. Either way, it overpowered the smell of the pie and made for a very unsavory experience. I didn't finish it. The waitress did take notice and asked if I didn't enjoy it. But what can they do. Someone must like it. I don't. Basically, while I would maybe come in for a half and half if I craved one, I seriously doubt I will be eating the food here again any time soon. Cannot recommend. Griffins of Kinsale in South Pasadena is close by and so much better. read more

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A couple months back, my housemate and I were walking on Main Street and stumbled upon Limericks Tavern. We've been back almost every Monday for their $10 Burger + Beer happy hour ever since!! My go-to order is the Limericks Burger with seasoned fries. The Limericks Burger is pretty amazing. It's cooked perfectly, super juicy, and loaded with crunchy bacon and a really good whiskey bbq sauce that's sweet and tangy. They also have a great selection of beers on tap, from local crafts to popular favorites. I found that the Einstock Toasted Porter to be really refreshing and pairs well with the food. Highly recommend checking them out. **Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm & 11pm-2am / All day on Sundays read more

Limericks Tavern - einstock icelandic toasted porter - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I was looking for a spot to meet up with friends and Limericks seemed ideal. However, what I didn't expect was to arrive to a completely packed house due to the NFL Playoff (49ers vs Cowboys). We were greeted immediately by a very nice man. He asked if we wanted a table and sat us at the last available booth. Our server Rihanna was delightful and kept her cool amongst the chaos. She recognized my friend from the bar where he works. Despite being busy our food came out quickly as did our drinks. I kept it simple with a vodka soda. One friend had a whiskey neat, and the other a Jack n' Coke. Our drinks were served in plastic cups, which I thought was odd but it was most likely due to how busy they were. I ordered another drink after the game was over and it came in a glass. One friend ordered a burger with fries, the other had a Vegan burger with onion rings. They both enjoyed their selections. I helped with the fries, which were quite tasty. Limericks Tavern is a modern gastropub that serves Irish & American comfort food. They also have 60 different kinds of draught beer. There are plenty of TV's - including one in each booth. It can get loud and lively during games, especially it its playoffs. There is an outdoor patio with heated lamps in case you want a quieter environment. Shout out to the staff. This place was packed to the gills, yet the service was not lacking. Several other employees checked on us frequently in addition to Rihanna. I'll definitely come back to watch a game or enjoy Happy Hour. (HH M-F 3pm - 7 pm & 11 pm -2 pm / All day Sundays.) *Street parking on Main or parking lot around the corner. read more

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This place is close to home so it's always a good option for me and my husband. The drinks are good and the food is always tasty. I feel it's a tad pricey but the good customer service and the good music makes it worth it. I like that you can control the jukebox through the touch tunes app. read more

Limericks Tavern - Moscow Mule - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

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New fav place! Their daily specials are awesome! We came in on a Wednesday and it's Whiskey and Wings !!! My two favs Whiskey drink was half off and wings were too. Both really good! The pastrami sandwich wouldn't recommend. We both couldn't chew thru the meat at all. Service was really good and the female bartender made amazing drinks. read more

Limericks Tavern - No to pastrami here but everything else yes - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

The restaurant has parking in the back in a structure. Easy to find parking. They have both indoor and outdoor dining. I ordered for takeout and servcie was quick and friendly. I tried the shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage and clam chowder. They have so many optuins to choose from and in the mood for some Irish feel it's an awesome place. The food was good, not overly salty. The clam chowder had a good amount of clams. It's a cool spot! read more

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This is one of those places you past by and don't think much of until you actually walk in. Met one of the nicest dudes ever (Bear). Who reccomended to me some amazing garlic tots with my smashburger I ordered. This place absolutely all good vibes and the food was all super tasty. He was patient with us as we ordered too. I'll be coming here again when I'm ready to celebrate something. Cheers to you guys :) read more

Parking on the back of the building for 2 hours Easy to find. FOOD: as you can see on the pictures food portions are very big and delicious. Give it a try. I heard the chicken wraps and the poutine was always asked. SERVICE: we were here on a Sunday night so it's hard to tell if they will be busier on a Friday or Saturday. Henry was cool and informative about food and drinks and also he made sure we were all taking care of with food preferences. AMBIANCE: again; Sunday night: chill and less people but I can tell you this place could easily get busier any other day except a Sunday night. read more

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Updating my review here. Still come here fairly often, and it's always a good time. Although the last time I had their Irish stew, I was on a first date and was so nervous I barely ate any of it. We have now been together for over 2 years. read more

I planned to meet two girlfriends and wanted to find a casual place to talk and watch a sports game. I pass by Limericks Tavern all the time so I wanted to give it a try! There is parking on the street or if you turn to the corner parking lot when you pass the 85 degree bakery, you're golden! We walked in and sat next to the bar. The bartender, waiters and waitresses were all very friendly and helpful. Once we ordered drinks and food, it all came out super fast! We were delighted to have chose Limericks Tavern for a casual night of catching up. The tater tots, wings, and ceviche were all great dishes to share. I'm will definitely be back with more friends for more experiences! read more

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Great food and the beer is really cold and the service is always great!!! Love the hamburger special !

My friends and I stumbled upon Limericks Tavern while visiting Alhambra on a Thursday night and wandered in. Seating was pretty quick, and so were our orders and drinks. I ordered a Paloma, and I thought it tasted alright. I felt it was off though, kinda like when something is missing. I couldn't tell if it was too watered down or not, but something felt off. That night, they had an open karaoke with a live DJ, and I thought it was an unexpected adventure. We sang quite a few songs, and they have an okay selection of American songs. The selections for songs in other languages were quite small despite the songs being queued up on a website server, which surprised me. Overall, though, I felt it was just an OK / average experience. read more

Limericks Tavern - Paloma - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

This place is pretty chill. Idk if, whomever is reading this, is familiar with the show "how I met your mother" but yeah, man. This place feels like the bar in that show. And the food there; although I've eaten there only once; is really good!! Delicious burger and I can't wait to eat another one next time. read more

I love Limericks! I'm obsessed with trying new happy hour spots, so I don't know how I overlooked Limericks in the past when I literally tried almost every other bar/restaurant on Main Street. Seriously, I didn't even know it existed until I walked right by it the other day, despite having been to restaurants right across the street or next door before. Limericks is an Irish pub style sports bar with THE BEST service in the game, and delicious food and cocktails. Our waitress was super friendly and went above and beyond, as I wanted to try a few cocktails I saw in the Yelp photos that were no longer on the current menu. I was able to order the Limericks Lemon Martini, one such off-menu drink, and it was both aesthetically pleasing and top-notch in taste. I also ordered the mac and cheese which was fire, and the bread pudding which was divine and an absolute-must. All in all, Limericks has everything - great food, drinks, & service - so it really is the perfect local spot for hanging out after work! read more

Limericks Tavern - Limerick's Lemon Martini- yum! - Irish Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I love the beers on draft always nice and cold. The mix drinks are pretty good ! My favorite spot to come watch ufc events, the cover is $25 but they explain very well you just have to spend a minimum of $25 not $25 on top of your check, personally when I'm going to a bar I'm getting like 3 beers and that's passing the $25 so I'm always good. Awesome pub ! read more

Food is just downright excellent there is a good mix of food of all different types. Service is amazing the bartenders are always on such a good vibe and service is top notch, really funny dudes too. Definitely goes down as one of my all time favorite taverns. Highly recommend read more

One of my go to bars I like to go in the SGV (there's not much to choose from) ~ Parking: Garage behind the pub Staff: Always nice, happy and fun. Never had any bad servers whenever I'm here. Food: Their kitchen closes early, so I never got to try any of their food items. T_T I usually come 1-2 hours prior to closing..I did get lucky one time, right before they closed to try the Irish Nachos, which were bomb. Will try their food one day ~ Drinks: Amazing ! I think I've tried almost everything from their speciality cocktails. Favorite one is the Peppermint Patty Martin ! It's like a mint ice cream spiked LOL. It's a great place to chill with friends, not as noisy or pack as other bars around Main ~ read more

I eat once a day. All I ask for is a good meal. Tell me why Mc Donald's fish sandwich is better than yours?? The fish was cold, bland, overcooked and greasy. The Cesar salad was warmer. Just saying to your cook....Do better please. read more