I've passed McGinty's many times in downtown Silver Spring and decided to stop by one Friday night. The service was fair. We were given the wrong items and wrong check a couple of times. Food was a bit slow. By the time we got our food- the next discount hour had started. If you eat downstairs- it just feels sad. There is barely anyone around and the music is slow. However! Go upstairs! I didn't figure this out til after we left. The party upstairs is where it is at, lights and music - much much happier. The beer selection could use improving. No Blue Moon or other light Belgium beer. The nastiest thing that night was the fried cheese on top the Caesar salad. It should never be brought out again. It tasted rancid! read more

Whoever gave this place less than 5 stars have never had the shepherd's pie. Wait staff couldn't be nicer. Love it. read more

We stopped in here for brunch. It's a standard Irish pub type place. Ok ambiance and decor. Not much to it. Ok service. Friendly, but not exactly attentive. Prices are typical. Food was average. Since it was Restaurant Week, they had a decent 3-course brunch menu. All the dishes were good. Portions were large. Nothing was fabulous. They do offer mimosas and a small make your own bloody mary bar. The standard brunch menu includes some breakfast items, as well as burgers and the like. I opted for the fish and chips. It was one huge piece of fish. It was tasty. It's wasn't the best fish and chips I've ever had. But it was certainly better than some. Overall, it's a decent place. Not worth a special trip. But worth a stop if you're in the area and hungry. read more

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Happened tonight. Wife really likes their burgers. We checked the sign outside to confirm we got the right night for half-price burgers, went in, and ordered. Wife wolfed down her burger and our older daughter made a good dent in hers. Got the bill and we were charged full price for both. When we asked why, they said half-price is only for upstairs. Ok, that's fine, but that's not what the sign said. Only had good experiences in the past. Honest mistake but surprised they didn't own up to it and make things right. They did fix the sign while we were paying. read more

McGinty's Public House - How the sign looked when we left (the hostess fixed the sign while we were paying full price) - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Love coming here for lunch with my coworkers . Great Fish & chips and amazing dessert read more

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Hadn't been to McGinty in quite a while since moving away...was very pleased with out food, service and great value at brunch tody!

Great service! Great Burger! Had no issue with take out moving vastly & it was hot! Great place to eat when enjoying a show at the Fillmore before or afterwards read more

Great stop for me and a couple buddies. Comfortable Irish pub with very friendly staff! The owner even spent some time with us sharing a story or two about the old country.! I had the Shepherds Pie and it was delicious. My friends had the Reuben and the lasagna, both were fantastic. Enjoyed the atmosphere, good bar with great staff. read more

Came for a co-workers birthday, he wanted a good burger. Where else would you find a good burger on a rainy day but a pub. Although the drinks looked good, we couldn't partake because it was lunch, and we as a group are new to the company, and shaky on the policy. Better safe than sorry in this economic environment. Back to the food, I ordered the Lamb Burger, with homemade chips. I have to say I made a great decision. The lamb cooked to perfection, everything from the beautiful ciabatta bun to the goat cheese balanced each other out making you go back for more. This was further complemented by the thick chips with a great crunch, but enough meat (potato) to satisfy any hunger if the lamb doesn't fill you. read more

McGinty's Public House - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Never even stepped foot in this place until recently. Didn't even realize there was an upstairs - big space! After a late night movie, my friend and I wanted to grab food, but there's not many options in this area at 11:30 p.m. I got the chicken tenders and fries and my friend got a vege burger! Ordered a margarita and it was good. Service was good and the prices are reasonable. I'd come back :) read more

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First time for me at this restaurant for a catered retirement get together. Food buffet was excellent, fresh fruit, Thai chicken, shepherds pie, Brie/apple h'orsderves, pita/hummus, deviled eggs were all excellent. I didn't try the falafel or grilled vegetables, or desserts. Lovely set up for a private party on the second floor. Drinks were served individually. Parking was available in nearby parking garage. Service was good. read more

Great food & beer, awesome live events, attentive & accommodating staff, frankly you can't visit downtown silver spring without giving this place a visit read more

McGuinty's has a fun atmosphere, great beer selection, and the food is surprisingly really good for a pub! My personal favorite was the beef stew, it had legit mashed potatos on top of it! My coworkers favorite was the fish and chips. Definitely worth a fun night out with friends! read more

I've been here before for drinks before movies, and the atmosphere is your typical standard bar, sometimes rowdy depending on what sports game is on, sometimes not so many folks if they are close to closing time. I had their brunch recently (pictured) and I was quite impressed with how much food they give you for the American Breakfast (they even throw in a waffle!), it definitely was filling. Definitely stop in before or after a movie date, and if the bottom floor is full, go on upstairs, where there is plenty of seating! read more

McGinty's Public House - American Breakfast, served at brunch. - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

My boy and I seem to have a routine. 1. He craves Shepherd's pie 2. We head to McGinty's. Though McGinty's does not serve the most amazing food in the area it is one of the longest lasting restaurants. They have enough of a niche in Silver Spring to hold a regular customer base. I'm guessing that like my boy and me, the regular customers order the same dish over and over. I'd even guess that most of them order the same things that we order- the shepherd's pie and the fish and chips. There are a few other Irish specialties that I'm guessing also are on the top of the ordered items. The fish and chips- my regular order- is delicious, and is offered all day long. Crunchy exterior and tender interior is all one could hold to have, and the fries are tasty. The boy approves of the Shepherd's pie, and I appreciate the side of steamed vegetables in garlic butter. I've recently tried their chickpea burger, which is served with two types of spreadable cheese, onions, and arugula. It was a nice enough lunch for $10, but the patty was almost completely unseasoned, and was too similar in texture with the bun. I'd gladly order it again, but without the bread. I will gift you with one tip. If you are ordering from the lunch specials be sure to mention them. We did not today and were presented with the dinner portion. The price difference between lunch and dinner is $5, and there's no real difference in portion sizes, so it's worth your time and money. read more

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Great experience for lunch with my mom! She had the lunch fish and chips and I had the Shepard's Pie. The Shepard's Pie comes with a side of veggies too! John was our server... he was friendly and attentive! We will definitely come back for lunch and most likely brunch! It was fantastic! read more

McGinty's Public House - Lunch portion of Shepard's Pie - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This is my local watering hole and favorite place in Silver Spring. Wouldn't keep coming here if it wasn't for the people who work here and all the regulars. I have to admit that if it wasn't for great conversation and service from them I'd likely have moved on to another place. Idc what anyone says this is the best brunch spot in SS. Rani, John and Vicki make it the best. read more

McGinty's Public House - Best Bloody Mary's - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This was the most bizarre experience. From the moment we walked in the door the Host had an upset face and didn't greet us whatsoever. When he came by to take our order, he did so clearly angrily so I decided that it was probably not in my best interest to actually ingest the food at this establishment. Upon asking the same host / waiter to cancel the food order and only get drinks less than 60 seconds later he says "the order is already in the kitchen" and starts shouting at me from across the restaurant. I don't always frequent this area, I am glad for that but good lord I haven't seen any worse than Mcginty's Pub House. read more

Went in about 10pm on a Monday; they were still seating for dinner. We had the Irish Boxty for an app (it was delicious. I am going to look up a recipe for home). For dinner my wife had the Charred Eggplant Spread. If I was PHENOMENAL! A completely unexpected flavor, exceptionally satisfying, and the texture was on point. It went fantastically with the chickpea flat bread. I will be looking this up as well! I had the Wings, Volcano style. Not the very best wings in the world but completely enjoyable and I'd absolutely have them again. As far as heat if you're not a chili head these may be hot but for us they were mildly burny and pleasant. Really enjoyed them. Lightly breaded with chili flake and sauced. One beer, the Boxty, the eggplant dip, and the wings out the door for $48 including tip. Not bad. WILL go again! read more

McGinty's Public House - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Came to celebrate a friend's birthday on burger night and had a good time. Service was quick and my burger was cooked nicely. Need to return to try other menu items. read more

As a whole the food was ok the service wasn't bad and the prices are moderate. The problem arose when I order my drink. One Manor Hill IPA. After my first sip I could taste a seething off, but I kept on drinking. As I neared the bottom of the glass I noticed a pile of debris gunned up at the bottom of the glass. When I pointed this out to the bartender he brushed me off as "something that happens". As a certified cicerone I know that isn't something that just happens with a simple IPA. read more

McGinty's Public House - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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I have to go with a solid four stars here. First, you access the entrance from the street, not the third level of the mall. Onto the food, I will say very good! My wife and I came here before a show at The Fillmore and we were so glad we did. We tried the grilled chix avocado sandy and burger - we weren't in the mood for traditional Irish fare and it hit the spot!! The service and atmosphere was nothing special but the food was good. I would recommend a visit here read more

My first visit was for a group event. This place seems to be well suited for groups. It is extremely large and sprawls over a couple of floors with different rooms. Our group was served competently by one gentleman. He seemed to be pretending responsive considering it was a busy Thursday Happy Hour. I had a vodka soda which is my basic go to. We had some chicken tenders which were fine. My friend enjoyed the fried green beans. read more

Great food and service! They had it set up nicely to help social distance without booths blocked off and bar chairs separated. I have to say the fries were amazing. Perfectly cooked and salted! Our waitress was very friendly. All around good atmosphere. read more

McGinty's Public House - Fish and chips - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I brought my mom to McGinty's because I love it. I posted a five star review for this place and continued to come back. I brought her because she heard wonderful things about it. We had a new server - confirmed by the manager. I ordered the brunch menu. Typically my salad comes out before my main meal but this time it came together. While I ate my salad my food got cold. My mom was given what my boyfriend ordered. We had dirty dishes on our table that was removed by the kitchen staff...gross. We had to ask for the extra egg we ordered ... which came out much later. Then I had to ask and wait awhile for my crepes. Like I said, I have ordered the three course brunch before and they come out staggered because the waitress takes the time to put the order in the system at the appropriate time. We waited at our table without water for awhile until I has to ask for more. She took all three of our glasses to refill and brought our cups back to the wrong person...we only noticed because I had squeezed my lemon...I am glad we noticed because I was sick!!! I didn't wait to get my mom sick too. We notified the waitress and then the manager. My mom being in the health profession this was a big deal. This morning it was just reported that a measles case was active in baltimore! Mixing up used glasses IS a big deal. We could have moved on and been done with it but the waitress was making comments at the bar to the bartender and other waitresses that we could hear and see! "That lady said we are waiting for our dessert which is not my fault and we are still waiting on water, rude" and then the other waiter made comments as well! I want to repeat myself...I love McGintys and speak of it highly! All of the other waiters working today have serviced me before and I told my mom this is definitely a new waitress because everyone else is amazing!! And are wonderful at their job! I wished we had their service so my mom could see what we love so much... Unfortunately, things got sour when we spoke to the manager. He made excuses for the issues rather than saying he would handle it. He even blamed the kitchen staff! Which is not the problem at all. The food was amazing and the kitchen staff were the ones to remove the dirty dishes! I wont be back or be recommending this restaurant to anyone. The manager did end up bringing us new glasses and apologizing but his excuses were disappointing. The waitress had someone else bring us our check...immature. The whole situation was a big pathetic eye roll. read more

My first time visiting here was on a Sunday for brunch. We often visit Downtown Silver Spring for brunch and decided to stop in McGinty's to give it a try. Unfortunately the experience wasn't that great. The establishment wasn't busy at all. We arrived around 1PM and sat outside since it was a beautiful day. We were impressed that the wait staff utilized technology for their orders. I ordered the American Breakfast and my boyfriend ordered the shrimp and grits. We ended up sitting for nearly 20 minutes for our food while other patrons who arrived after us received their food before us. After we couldn't find our waiter, my boyfriend went inside to speak to the hostess for help. Shortly after her help, our food came out. *sigh* All of our food was cold. The grits were super cold and hard. My eggs were cold as well. The plates were even cold. We waited another 10 minutes before our waiter same back to inform him of the situation. At that point, we were over it. I ate my sausages and waffle since I hadn't eaten all day and they were the only things close to warm. The manager did come out to speak to us (he touched the plates to confirm they were cold) but we still ended up having to paying for my breakfast and my ginger ale. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

McGinty's Public House - American Breakfast - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I stopped by McGinty's for a brief happy hour -- and man was I impressed! My friend and I met right out this spot in the lively DTSS area around 6 on a Thursday evening. We took a seat in the bar area at a hightop table and were greeted immediately by a very warm and welcoming server. We were handed a dinner menu AND an extensive happy hour menu -- really helpful that they split out the menus. The happy hour deals go from 4-7pm and cover beers, cocktails, and appetizers. I tried one of their $5 cocktails -- the jack and lemonade based drink and it was really great! I also ordered wings and potato skins for $5 each. There were 8 or so wins as a part of my $5 order...really impressed with the portions there. The atmosphere is really nice, the place is clean, and I felt very comfortable. I'd definitely recommend you stop through while in DTSS. read more

I'm a Ruben guy. Love them way too much. I always spend way too much time considering ordering the sandwich at Irish Bars worried that I'll be disappointed yet again... this is not the place to worry! EXCELLENT Ruben. Crazy slow bar tender read more

I've been walking past this place for quite a while. I have even stopped and checked out the menu on a spring day. But I kept walking right on by until today. I am so happy that I actually went in today. More importantly, my tastebuds are really happy. I have had a desire for Fish and Chips for quite some time. Let's face facts. Not many places in the US make a decent plate of fish and chips. The batter must be just right. The temperature of the oil must be just so. The fish should be steaming, moist, and wonderful. That tartar sauce better be right! And, plain everyday french fries will never be sufficient. McGinty's goes a long way towards apologizing for the attempts others have made. To top off a good meal on a cold winter day the last cal brew pint of "Jump the Shark" IPA was a really nice way to go. Gotta a taste for some Fish & Chips and a pint? I think I know the place for you. read more

McGinty's Public House - Sheppard' Pie - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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I came to downtown Silver Spring last week to get brunch with two friends, and with the reasonable prices of McGinty's brunch, we were easily enticed to come here. They have a Prix Fixe menu for $20.95, which is three courses and an alcoholic beverage. I went with the following courses and a Mimosa: 1) Brunch Tart ($7 ala carte) 2a) Banana Custard French Toast ($12 a la carte) [Split with a friend] 2b) Crab Cake Eggs Benedict ($13 a la carte) [Split with a friend] 3) Toffee Bread Pudding ($6 a la carte) The Prix Fixe menu was a little odd, as you either get overwhelmed with two many eggs or too much sweets, so I would recommend trying to split the entrees with a friend to not get overloaded. The brunch tart, which I was most excited about, was probably my least favorite part. The tomato and avocado were ice cold, like they had just been pulled out of the fridge, and the dish had clearly sat in the back for a while getting cold. The crab cake in the eggs Benedict was over-spiced and eggs overcooked, but it was OK. I would recommend the French toast, as it was unique and good- but again the banana part was ice cold. The only really hot thing that came out was the bread pudding dessert, which was very large and sweet. There were a lot of people drinking at the bar at 10 AM, and then there were a lot of families in the bar. That was kind of an odd vibe. Even at the really low price tag of $21 for a huge brunch, this one was just OK. It's a lot of food for not much money, but the care to make it a great meal was lacking. read more

McGinty's Public House - Breakfast Tart... $7 ala carte - Irish Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

i came here for a meal after the AFI movie thing. food i did a sampler which came small bowls of the following shepherds pie- the best thing i had here, meaty and tasted good lamb stew-cooked well but bland beef stew-see above boiled vegetables-like hospital food the quantity was good but the flavor was missing in most of this stuff. service waiter seemed annoyed that i didnt order alcohol right off the bat although i said i might look at it later. waiter did not tell me anything about the late night HH which was a bit strange as usually they mention stuff like that. i didn't bother to remind him either. even though they had hours till close, he seemed to be in a hurry. also, had to remind him to get me water. ambiance nice pub vibe. i dig. price good given the quantity and quality of food parking free in the lot after 6pm overall if i find myself here again, i might try something else on the menu. they did have some unique items (chickpea burger for instance) and some of their whiskies looked worthy of trying at the HH. read more

I have visited this establishment three times coming in from business. I wanted to give it a good Irish try before I reviewed. The food is premade and lazy. Shepard's pie with Beef is a Cottage Pie (Shepard lead the sheep). Any Irishman like myself would cringe for a beef Shepard's pie, but would have open arms for a cottage pie. Good atmosphere to have a drink, and with several drinks, you can enjoy food delivered faster than Chick-Fil-A. A lot of potential if you ditch the microwave for real homemade Irish food. read more

Showing some love for McGintys! True Irish pub vibes. The food is consistently excellent, and it's a good atmosphere. I believe the owners (?) are Irish which makes it more authentic! Come for trivia (Mondays), some of the best brunch in town (Sat and Sun), or happy hour (M-F) and you won't be disappointed! read more

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Bangers and mash might as well be weenies and beans. Overpriced for "Irish food" and definitely not good. Don't make many recommendations but will definitely tell you to stick to just drinks here read more

If you're trying to lay low in the midst of Ellsworth Drive, the main artery of Downtown Silver Spring, McGinty's is not a bad option. That's if you're unaware that Quarry House is literally down the street, which is cheaper and cooler. I'll pretty much only come here for one of three reasons: 1) I just saw a movie at the theater across the street. 2) I'm looking pretty busted and don't want to run into anyone I know. 3) I just saw a movie at the theater across the street and I'm looking. pretty busted and don't want to run into anyone I know. They have some decent happy hour specials and the food and service are pretty solid as well. They also have a huge 2nd floor where you can peep live performances on certain nights. I was also surprised to find that they offered more than just house wines and actually had a more vast selection then we anticipated. While I never truly seek out McGinty's, it's a chill spot to pop into if you're trying to grab a beer or some grub late night in Downtown Silver Spring. read more

I came for lunch (after craving a salmon Caesar salad all day!) and the craving was perfectly satisfied. I was greeted as soon as I walked In by Terry. He was also my server who did an amazing job juggling both the bar and the outside seating area since a server called out. The salmon was amazingly blackened moist and juicy!! Caesar salad was traditional but delish with Parmesan crisp on top. I'll be back!! read more

Oh Mcginty's, I don't want to do this because I like Irish pubs/bars. But with my experience here, I'm compelled to write this. I could rate worse but they have a solid beer selection and it's a large spacious venue with two floors. That's where it stops. On a Saturday night, at the bar on the top floor, we sat near the end of the bar. There should've been a sign saying "we don't serve this area when we're NOT BUSY (and I emphasize NOT BUSY)" cause that's what it felt like. Nobody stopped by after we got our beers. Same bartender who took our drink order ignored us even after I put my menu aside and called him as he walked by. Happened multiple times for 25 minutes before a different bartender finally took my food order. The pulled chicken poutine is what I ordered and it was bland. I kept throwing on black pepper and hot sauce since it was hardly any flavor. It was diced chicken strips mixed with shoe string fries and a little gravy on top. I should've ordered something else instead. Never had Poutine before so not a good first impression with that dish. I'm reluctant to try this place again especially with many other options in the colesville road area of silver spring. I'm sorry Mcginty's. Just remember I didn't do this; YOU DID THIS! read more

The service was not that good and Jeremy our server was absolutely rude. He didn't bother to be courteous as our groups was dividing up the bill. Do not bother if Jeremy is your server. He turned a joyous occasion of fellowship into a disappointing event. read more

Some Yelpers seem to think they'll find an authentic Irish pub across the street from an AMC movie theater and a Borders, and down the street from a Red Lobster. Hate to break it to you, but you have a better chance of finding a great creperie in Wasila. So, let's judge McGinity's for what it is, a nice little cas dining restaurant and bar in a really nice retail island in Silver Spring. They have some accomplishments. They have about a dozen decent beers on tap that are reasonably priced. They have a menu with some interesting items, some quite tasty. And they're one of two places in the area that have a kitchen open late (10:30pm weekdays). I had the grilled caesar salad. Romaine served whole stalk, which is a different take on it (goes with the grilling). Very flavorful and fun. Guest had the reuben, great looking meat, average bread, but they offer a side of fries or salad. Not many places give you a nice arugula salad without an upcharge. Server was terrific. Kind enough to inform us that the kitchen would be closing and that we should place orders for dessert if interested. We were not, but thanks for asking. McG's is convenient and close. That gets you three stars. Surprisingly nice food at a fair price gets four stars. read more

What a great Irish pub in the center of Silver Spring! I am delighted to have such a nice place so near. WE have been here quite often in the past few months and from the start, it has been such a joy coming here. The atmosphere is authentic and so is the service. They keep an eye on you and make sure that you have everything you want and need. We have tried some of the food, the wings are pretty nice, just like the Fish and Chips. Not great, but I feel like we haven't really tried it out quite well, I have seen some burgers coming by that looked delicious. I am curious abut their authentic Irish food. The beers are great, good sized and very decently priced. They also work with local breweries, which I really like. Our favorite IPA has to be the RAR Nanticoke. Try it if you like IPA's just as much as we do. SO to Phillip, the real Irish lad working there, we have had a couple of great evenings with him. read more