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    McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery

    4.1 (59 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Rueben sandwich & fries.
    Isles G.

    This was our first time at McCreary's and it was fairly busy, always a good sign. We stopped after church 'cause my husband was craving a Rueben. He said this was a really good one. He was disappointed in one good sized piece of fat in the sandwich but otherwise he enjoyed it along with some great hot fries. I ordered the half sandwich/salad combo which was very good. The lemon vinaigrette was a nice touch. The ham and cheese sandwich was tasty, and I did have to pick out a couple of tiny pieces of fat that I was unable to chew. Our server was super friendly, but we could have used an additional napkin and a drink refill. Pretty good for Columbia fare.

    Dublin Pot Pie - only partially filled
    Megan M.

    I ordered the Dublin pot pie....the flavor was 10/10 delicious, but it was less than half filled, and the bowl was small. As someone who normally always takes home leftovers, I was left hungry after this meal. It felt like a trick to cover the pot pie in a puff pastry yet barely have any protein contents inside. I was so bummed! And the Irish crème cheesecake barely tasted like Irish crème - it tasted like a subpar cheesecake. Maybe it was just an off night, but it felt like a letdown. Be aware that some nights include live music upstairs, so it can get a bit rowdy and loud even downstairs.

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    Sean M.

    I'm shocked I haven't reviewed McCreary's yet--it's easily one of my top spots in Columbia! The food, drinks, and service are consistently outstanding. Their sandwiches, burgers, and fries never disappoint; the fries are always perfectly cooked. Just yesterday, I enjoyed the Paddy Melt paired with two "Red & Gold" beer blends. Every menu item I've tried has been absolutely delicious. Plus, they frequently host live music and trivia nights, adding to the vibe. McCreary's is definitely in my top five go-to restaurants in Columbia!

    Beer Cheese Crisps
    Joe F.

    The atmosphere was really fun. Tuesday night was trivia when we went and the whole crowd got involved which was very fun. Good Irish fare. The loaded beer cheese chips were a highlight. The star of the show for me was the grilled soda bread. I would go back just to munch on that for hours in the nice pub atmosphere. Also we won trivia night.

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    Been here twice. Food is good enough. Service is seems pretty good. I like this place and will be back

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    Super good! Great prices little small but it's great for grabbing a bite! Loved the service too!

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    Great food and service. Has a pleasant atmosphere. We usually get the fish and chips

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    Food was wonderful as was the service. Everything was delicious! So glad we have such great food options like this!

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    Great place, great burgers. I had the Black and Blue burger. My wife loved the steel cut oatmeal.

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    Great food and great service. I would definitely recommend McCreary's for lunch or dinner.

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    Amazing food, drinks, ambiance, and service. Perfect place to spend an evening in good company.

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