This is a fun place for college age people to come party near the city. It's in a fun location with other bars. However, I don't find it worth it to pay a cover to get in here on busy nights. It's hard to get a drink on these nights and they're over priced. It gets pretty dirty when there is a big crowd, which is to be expected.. but they don't do a great job at cleaning up as the night goes on. The floor is always the stickiest floor I've been on. It is a fun place to grab a drink after a game or concert. I'll possibly come back sometime. read more

Irish Nachos were awesome. aesthetics are great. We went in at an odd time after lunch and before dinner so they were completely empty. The place is roomy and is a walk down from many hotels and the PNC park. read more

McFadden's Saloon - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Seriously you can not complain about the service " there isn't any "! We ordered 2 beer and wings The waitress wa nice enough to wipe the crumbs away with her hand but couldn't be bothered to wipe the beer sticky bar top . The wings tasted like they came out of the garbage or maybe it was the smell perminating from behind the bar. Save your money and time if you think this is a good Irish pub. NOT! read more

I tried to use the restroom and the owner was extremely rude it was before 2:00 am so i clearly had the right to use the restroom, a couple of the workers were OK with me using the restroom, but they kept saying "you have to ask the owner/manager (i'm not sure" because they knew she was very unsympathetic) she was almost trying to fight me and it was extremely unprofessional. I will not be going back. read more

Never came during the day, but came several nights in college 6-7 years ago now... loved the "all-you-can-drink" happy hour specials, but really that's all. For being 21 or 22, that was a great deal. They still call me maybe once a year saying I won a happy hour, except I don't live out there anymore, so I can't use it. read more

This is an Irish pub that is right next to the Pirates baseball stadium. After catching a night game I swung in for a beer expecting a nice little pub. The place is huge and felt more like a college hangout, which I am guessing it might be. Huge bar with a decent amount of beers on tap. When we walked into an empty place got a little side eye from the bartender who clearly hoped nobody would come in. She was chomping on her straw and starting to clean up so not exactly friendly. While we sat there a few other groups came in, looked around and walked right back out - which is what I did after my beer. Sticky floor, average service, nasty bathroom makes this probably a great place to come with a crowd and pre-game for baseball or football, but not really a very nice place and not what I would call an Irish pub by any stretch. If you just want a drink keep walking down the street to Bar Louie a few minutes away read more

Caught a Bucco game here recently, tried the Kilmore Quay Crab Dip ($9), which the bartender complimented as, "the favorite menu item." Nothing else really looked appetizing, but I wasn't exactly hangry. It was indeed a delicious snack! I had about 3 mixed drinks & they were okay. The bill was more than it should have been. I could have walked across the street & enjoyed the Bucco game live AND had 3 drinks at the ballpark (ain't cheap!) for the same price. I've had a dinner here before as well, & it wasn't a meal to brag about or re-do. All in all, it's a bar, next to PNC Park, with a lot of flatscreen tvs. So if you want to catch a game, with drinks, go for it. Just eat elsewhere. read more

McFadden's Saloon - Kilmore Quay Crab Dip $9 - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Used to be a good place and would not recommend to my worst enemy anymore. The worst food and paid $20 cover to get in. Not worth it.

Doesn't let men dance on the bar. Very sexist. Not a fan. Was on the bar for 1 min and a guy came and kicked me off. Can't get service at the bar but somehow they all come out when you stand on the bar. Very disappointed. read more

I stopped in here to drown my sorrows after the Cubs lost to the Pirates 12-0. It's right across from PNC Park and was a block from my hotel so I appreciated the close location. I visited on a Monday night (Labor Day) so it obviously was not very busy. We grabbed seats at the bar and were served right away. I ordered a Jameson and Coke and the Coke was very flat, but the Jameson was what I was really after, anyway. The interior is spacious, the bar is big and there are lots of seating areas away from the bar if you want to sit and grab a bite to eat. I didn't try the food so I can't comment on that, but this seemed like a pretty standard sports bar where you could grab some pub food, drinks, and watch a game. read more

I am 21 years old and was denied service here because they "were not comfortable serving me." After taking a quick glance at my girlfriend's ID (also 21 y/o) the bartender grabbed my ID and ran off to have at least 2 other people take a look at it. He then returned and said the bouncer told him he should not serve me. If the bouncer at a well known establishment such as McFadden's can't tell the difference between a real and fake ID that is frankly embarrassing. Obviously, we promptly left and took our business elsewhere, but this was just sad. read more

Came here with a group of gals for a ..... girls night out on a Monday! Right by the water which was amazing! Friendly bartender and great cooks! Ordered beers and appetizers. Hmm. Let's see if I can remember correctly what's the menu?! Smoke fried chicken wings? It was yummy! Habanero chicken was freaking to die for!!! And the sampler. I didn't get to try the sampler because I had a party of hungry gals that ate it up but said it was yummy. Huge place! read more

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They took my real id when I didn't even ask for alcohol! I am disturbed by the service I got here and I will never be returning. Do not come here! read more

Though you probably won't be super impressed with the food at McFadden's, I think it deserves credit for what it is - a Steelers bar. It stands as my favorite place in the North Shore to watch the game, whether we are playing home or away. It's always a fun atmosphere. Usually the food will do the trick for what you need which is some bar food. Certainly don't come here expecting fine dining...but do expect a good time! read more

McFadden's Saloon - Buffalo chicken dip with carrots and celery instead of chips - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Who likes cheap beer specials before a ballgame? Answer: This girl! 4 Miller Lites for $12. I shared a bucket with my friend. This is a great location across from PNC Park. It has a huge bar and lots of seating. Tv's are in good locations for viewing all around the bar. Cute local bar. Worth a stop! read more

It's hot AF in her and my feet are sticking to the floor. ... not cool. Bartenders say been like that for yearssss. ..

Tyler and Ian are the best! They were so welcoming and friendly! We stopped in for a drink before the Buccos, it was the best time!

I'm giving it 3 stars because the food wasn't the best. The onion rings were all breading and grease. My mushroom swiss burger was ok. The burger was kind of tough, but flavor was decent. If I were going out to drink all night, I'd go here. The bar itself is very large and nice. Our waitress was nice too! read more

Not a place I would go at 57 years old and I do not mind younger crowds. We went to watch the UCF fight as they charged only $10 for the McGregor fight. Places was packed to the rafters with 20-30 year locals and they blasted heavy bass rap type music the whole time. I paid to watch the pay per view card and sound, instead it was a CardiB concert. I cant believe the fire department does not limit the number of people, it was way too crowded and not safe in my opinion. By midnight when the fight started just a sea of stumbling drunks. It was like being back in my 20s and single read more

This place is a drinking establishment first, dance club second, restaurant and quality of food is last. Basically if you've drank too much, go ahead and start soaking up some of that alcohol with a basic burger, wings or what have you. The place is huge, lots of Televisions, big dance floor and plenty of overly expensive alcohol. There are better places in Pittsburgh or on the North Shore to eat and drink. read more

I mean....it is what it is. A bar, that's on the North Shore, by the stadium. 'Nough said, right? Ok, maybe not.... The food, unremarkable. The drinks, you know...normal offerings. The chick bartenders, dressed to impress...the dudes. I wish there was more to say or better yet, more to do on the North Shore, but it just hasn't happened yet. I'm waiting...I'll be here. You know where to find me! read more

I had to plan a bachelor party in Pittsburgh without ever having actually been there, and McFaddens saved my butt. We wanted to find a bar that would allow us somewhat of a 'private event' for a few hours on Saturday afternoon, and McFaddens was the perfect choice. The staff was super helpful both during the planning stages and during the actual event. The prices were very reasonable and the food and drinks were exactly what we asked for. The crowd was barely picking up by the time we left, but we interacted with some of the locals and it seemed like a cool place to hang out. I don't know what midnight on a Friday is like, but if you're planning a small gathering and want you and your guests taken care of in impeccable fashion, I'd highly recommend McFaddens. read more

I would give my experience here a one star, but the hostess, bartenders, and the wait to sit wasn't bad for a game night. Now given the fact that this establishment was extremely busy and is right next to PNC park, I understand the hectic work environment and amount of patience you must have to endure working in that. So here is my review. We arrived at a reasonable time to be able to get a table, around 430-5 on a game night. We put our name in, which works of a text message system, and then sat at the bar for a few beers. The place was extremely crowded, but only took a couple minutes to get our drinks. We only had to wait for 30 minutes and then were sat. Now, even though there was plenty of space to spread the tables out, we were still squeezed between other tables. About 4 other table groups and we were all squashed like sardines. They seemed to have an excuse for EVERYTHING. But anyway. It took a good 5-6 minutes to get the server. We ordered the fried pickle backs, a garden salad with ranch, and the st pattys melt. The fried pickles were more like a fried pickle chopped into small pieces, mind you this was $9!! They were not very good, the sauce it came with was though. I would NOT recommend ordering this.I did inquire about the small portion to the food runner and he said it was because the owner wants them cut like that. Ooook. The salad was huge and the dressing was thick. The sandwich was alright too, but the bead was a little hard or crispy. The attention we received from the server was very minimal. Once we received our check we did not see our server again. They were setting up for an event where we were seated, so it was a little uncomfortable. Feeling of being rushed and the glares the remaining tables were getting. Another server ended up having to check us out. The bottom of the receipt was hilarious to me, also a little infuriating. Another table laughed as they read it too. Basically, if your going to come here on a game day, just order drinks from the bar. read more

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The food was so bad I couldn't eat much of my meal. Had a grilled spicy chicken sandwich that was tough and dry, not to mention it wasn't spicy and I couldn't even taste the sauce. Sauce of any kind would've been welcome for even a hint of moisture. Another off-putting aspect: the diet coke was un-drinkable. I'm not sure how they managed to have their soda taste not only flat but totally stale, but they did. Once again, two sips then I was done. Had a Sam Adams Octoberfest on draft which at least I could drink, but you can taste that they never clean their tap lines. Disgusting place overall. Won't be back. read more

I always try to give a restaurant a second chance if I'm not satisfied but this was my third time here and probably my last. The service is terrible even when they're not busy. The bartenders drink WAY more than the customers. The food is OKAY but overpriced. The general atmosphere can be fun until you get your drink kicked over and hand stepped on by people "dancing" on the bar. But the most disgusting part about this visit was the foot-long beard hair this bartender managed to get in my drink. How is that even possible?!? The short, tattooed one is dragging his facial hair through everything. He is practically tripping on it. Please have your employees wear a beard net! read more

Let me be clear, 4 stars is for CRYSTAL, not mcfaddens as a whole. If you stop in and Crystal isn't working walk your ass right out that door because there is no reason for you to be in that place. This bar lives off of baseball/ football games and maybe a crowd if there's a concert going on at AE. That is all they are there for. They usually have game day specials like 4 bottles of IC for $12, which isn't bad considering that the are so close to both ball fields, but don't expect much more. Food takes minimum 30 min to get out, so cross that right off your list if you're in a rush. If you do have time hey, the food isn't too shabby. Every bartender prrrobably shouldn't be a bartender, but then the beer gods throw you Crystal. She is this tiny dark haired girl who knows her shit! She remembered everyones drink order in my sight when they wanted a new drink she was on top of it and wasn't a bitch about it. Crystal we don't know why you stay at mcfaddens but hats off to you, you're the bomb.com read more

I went here to watch some college football on a random Saturday afternoon. This place is exactly what I would expect for a pub on the North Shore right next to PNC Park. The food was typical bar fare priced at a premium. The drinks were nothing noteworthy and also on the pricey side. And the poor waitresses were all dressed in a rather scantily-clad manner, despite the fact that it was like 45 degrees outside that day and they had the doors open (it was so drafty in there that I had to wear my jacket). They do have a lot of TVs, so if your expectations are tempered for food and drink, it's not a bad place to catch a game. We opted to sit at a booth instead of the bar so we had a server. She was attentive and sweet, so that is the one bright spot in an otherwise forgettable experience. read more

McFadden's Saloon - Fried mozzarella - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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From out of town going to a Penguins and Steeler/Giants game, looking for some beers and music. This place has it's good and bad, mostly good. The bar is huge, so it makes it easy to find a couple of seats until the craziness starts. Tons of bar staff, so no really long waits for beer. Don't be in a hurry for food when they're busy. Not a real complaint, just be prepared. The food itself is OK, just bar food to help avoid a major hangover the next day. The beer selection was good, cold and not too over priced. Not a Penn sports guy, so seeing the Joe Paterno mega huge head being paraded around when Penn State scored was a little over the top. I know they loved the Lions, but please take a minute and check yourselves. What happened there and what JoPa turned a blind eye to doesn't deserve celebrating. read more

We came here on a Friday around 6:30pm before a concert at StageAE. Honestly the main reason we ended up at McFaddens was because all of the other places closer to the venue had 90+ minute waits to be seated. The place was basically empty. The bar seating was pretty full but other than that, only 3-4 tables were occupied in the whole place. It took about 10 minutes for someone to come over and take a drink order. 10 minutes later the waitress comes with 1 beer, and tells me they are refilling the keg of the Sam Adams summer ale that I ordered. Okay, fine. Another 10 minutes and she comes by and says they're actually out of the summer ale, so I ordered a Summer shandy. We were waiting for another couple to join us, and by the time they got there, my boyfriend was just about finished with his beer while I still hadn't even received mine. The waitress promptly came over to take their drink orders (they got the special which was $4 bud light bottles.. Not much of a special really) and asked me if I wanted the special too. Pretty sure she totally forgot about my summer shady. Took about 10-15 minutes for her to come back with the rest of our drinks. We figured we better order while she was there. We ordered chicken sandwiches and wraps. The food was fine, nothing to rave about (other than the fact that I ordered grilled and she gave me fried chicken). I'm not sure if our waitress was horrible or if the place was understaffed. It did look like she was switching between hostess, bartender and waitress. Overall, great place to watch a game. Great location. Food is just average, as well as the prices. Service was poor from my one experience. read more

Okay place to spend some time before a Pirates game. It can be hot in there when crowded but they have decent specials.

An okay bar next to the stadiums in Pittsburgh. They have a decent selection of beer and while the special beer is decently priced the normal beer (Coors, Miller, Bud, etc.) is not, it is quite expensive for Pittsburgh. When there is not a home game the place can be pretty empty but when there is a home game it is packed with people and can be pretty fun. There is also a relatively large outside area with views on Downtown and the river. I would go here only if there was something going on on the North Shore, otherwise, there are much better bars/restaurants to go to in Pittsburgh than here. read more

Good-sized spot & close to the ballpark. Both pluses. Decent amount of taps. Food was pretty good-they have good portion sizes. We had a good time when there, but it was never very busy and seems like people must not like to hit it up after games. read more

This place is new since I last lived in Pittsburgh - it's huge! But totally one of those big, canned, Irish bars. It was relatively empty this snowy Friday afternoon - and service was slow. There were a couple special requests, nothing outlandish, that they just couldn't get right. They do have a "build a hoagie/salad" checklist, which was ok. For a Catholic during lent, it was hard to find anything without meat - or without fries or cheese, for those watching their figures. I got a sub with portobello, roasted reds, onions, oil & vinegar. It was dry and the mushrooms were salty. The chips however, were amazing! Homemade with a hint of BBQ. I'm not a big fan of chips, but for some reason, I couldn't stop eating them! read more

Went here for some food and a drink or two. The food was well below average and the drinks were pretty bad as well. I got a vodka and sprite. Basically got a watered down sprite.... I mean how do you mess up a vodka and sprite. Some else with me got a margarita and said it tasted like margarita mix that's it. We didn't even finish our meals. Instead we left and went to the supermarket and got some food to take back to the hotel room. I feel bad to say it was simply horrible. read more

Rude Server. Don't eat here. Food won't make up for poor service. Not busy and server in a rush.

Spacious bar for groups Dance on the bar, or just watch Easy to blackout read more

Horrible experience. Bad food, staff had a horrible attitude and mixed drinks that you can drink all night and never get drunk. That works out well for a place with higher prices! No doubt they are making money due to the amount they charge for a mixed drink vs the amount of alcohol they put in them. If this bar wasn't next to the stadiums it wouldn't exists. Skip it and head somewhere else, you'll be glad you did. read more

So I guess when you order a spicy chicken sandwich, and the description says "buffalo style chicken topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and ranch" you really don't get the ranch-which makes the sandwich completely awful. Nice going read more

McFadden's Saloon - No ranch..... - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$5 for warm bottles of miller lite at 4:30 pm. Only go for specials it will save you some money. Bartenders are dressed for the gym not for serving $5 bottles of warm piss. No one was friendly and it seemed like we were inconveniencing them. read more

I came here about a week ago and loved it! It was definitely a crowd of people ages 21-35 on a Saturday night. They had a DJ who was playing top 40 music, and the bartenders were super nice. This is definitely more of a sports bar scene in comparison to tequila cowboy down the street. Drinks are also way better priced here than at Tequila Cowboy. Check it out! read more