My parents and sister joined me and boyfriend tonight for dinner on the patio. The food absolutely exceeded my expectations/better than I remembered. Unfortunately, service was absolutely pathetic. We were one of MAYBE 4 tables on the patio, and the only table that ordered food at the time. As a restaurant industry employee myself, it's nearly impossible for a server to disappoint me, as I always give the benefit-of-the-doubt. Our male server not only never once asked if we wanted another round of drinks (like, seriously... we ordered a round of drinks as we were being seated and were never asked if we'd like another round.) Had to flag down the server for forks and plates for the birthday cake, asked for water since our bar drinks were never replenished, and never even got the waters. Meanwhile, as the table closest to the bar, we have empty glasses as we see him taking shots and stepping outside to vape. Again, as a waitress, I'm entirely sympathetic to what fellow industry workers may be going through i'm on or off the clock that may effect their service. However, I've truly never received such poor service...ever. That being said, my tilapia sandwich was phenomenal. Shout-out to the kitchen staff! read more

Huge place with multiple bars. The stew is great, as are the drinks. Can get super crowded.

Love this Irish bar. The food is great, love the live music in the front, and hanging out in the beer garden in the back.

Went to McGurks with a big group and sat out on the patio. What a beautiful patio area! The appetizers (onion rings, pot stickers, chicken wings and pretzels) were average. My hamburger was thick and tasty. And the service was really good. The parking however was not so good. Had to drive around to find a spot on the street. Found out later there is a lot for parking. read more

Sheila was our server, she was amazing. We got two rounds of pretzel bites because the first was so good. Sheila really made this stay very low key but special, which is what we wanted. Just got into my MBA program of choice and Sheila was so so nice, without the knowledge of any special occasion. read more

Amazing food and a romantic patio! I went for my 26th with my fiancé very impressed with the whole meal!

Wings, great. Good sauce and crispy. Ruben, great. Really tender and perfectly assembled. The homemade chips are always good. My only complaint is the artichoke ravioli aren't as good as they used to be. They seem smaller with less filling. So you loose the strong flavor and texture of the artichoke filling. Still a good place. read more

Very rude. If you're not ordered food, they won't let you sit at any table. Only the bar if you only want a drink Better places in Soulard. read more

Great bar and restaurant, love the outdoor patio! Food is good and recommend the wings. read more

McGurk's has the nicest patio in soulard,partly covered, multiple bars with the patio.. Hostess was aloof but that's okay.. our bartender was new & trying... her best.. The kitchen makes the best spinach artichoke dip. read more

Love the live Irish music, you can sit in a crowded bar, quiet setting for dinner or the amazing outdoor area.

Great food. Fabulous atmosphere. Staff was super sweet. If you are in St Louis this is a must place to stop and have a meal.

Last night a bartender refused to serve one of my friends because she didn't tip her when she ordered her last drink. The bartender told her she didn't have time for her because she only makes $4 an hour. My friend didn't leave a tip because she was using someone else's credit card and didn't feel that was right. Shame on that bartender! Your the one that took that job paying 4 bucks and hour and you still leave every night with a large amount in tips. You should be fired for treating customers the way you did All 60 of us left and don't plan on never going back! Poor management to keep employees like this! read more

I love the feel of Soulard and McGurk's is no exception. Great ambience inside and a lovely patio for warmer weather. Great place to grab drinks. As for the food, it's a small menu, but some solid sandwich and burger choices with some Irish favorites thrown in for good measure. My husband always gets the smoked turkey club. I wanted to try the potato soup and the Cajun chicken sandwich. The star of the show was the potato soup. I foresee me returning just for the soup. It is chunky, creamy, and full of bacon, carrots, and deliciousness. It is served with a piece of crostini/toast/super large crouton that is great for dipping or crumbling on top. The Cajun chicken sandwich was flavorful and juicy with a nice spice...not spicy, but a hint of heat. The crisps were plentiful and I could've eaten every last one.....but I showed self restraint and asked the server to take them away. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can return and enjoy their patio! read more

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Atmosphere was great, the garden is nice. Food was outstanding, I had the Ruben sandwich which was delicious. Toasted ravioli for a starter was also outstanding. Stay away from the bread pudding it was not so great. Very little whiskey sauce and lots of some sort of red sauce that was semi sweet and bitter. Bread pudding is my favorite desert, if it's on the menu I'm getting it no matter where I'm at and I must say out of the hundred or so bread puddings I've had this was the worst. Needs way more whiskey/bourbon sauce and none of that tart red sauce. Other than that great place to eat. Like I said good is outstanding. read more

Lots to like about McGurks. The staff, to begin with. Courteous, efficient, many are friendly. Our server was new and looked like a deer in the headlights at times but she did pretty well considering the place was slammed. Drinks were good, wine was good, beer was cold and the setting ... well, I'm not sure there's a better patio for a beautiful late Spring night than theirs. Food clunked a little though. If it wasn't a frozen burger patty, it did a great imitation. For a second I thought I'd gotten the Beyond Burger by accident. And closer to medium well than medium rare that I ordered. Chicken wings used to be some of the best in town. Now, they're good but that's a step down from great. Spinach artichoke T-ravs are still outstanding but anything dipped in what they call "tangy ranch sauce" but is lovingly referred to as "crack sauce" would be great. Others with me were similarly ok with their meals but not excited. Bottom line, will I go back? Definitely. Will I go back for a meal? Probably not. But for drinks and those spinach t-ravs absolutely! read more

Love this place. Great music, fantastic patio and wonderful service. You will love it here!

Really awesome Irish pub with good food and drinks. The live Irish music is a huge bonus inside at night time. There is also plenty of outdoor space as well. read more

Outside was apparently closed for a private party. I get it was that time of the year. But I drove down just to be able to enjoy a mild evening. The limited inside seating was packed. I wish owners would update FB when they will have limited seating on a day. The last time we ate here the food and service were good... outside. read more

Bar tender with short hair cut walked right by me like I wasn't there. Stood there an additional 15 minutes, no service. Went next door to Tucker's. Ladies at the door were polite though. read more

Best place in all of Soulard!! Fun vibes, great patio, excellent cocktails and food. I recommend the Southwest Chicken Salad, Potato Soup, and the Chicken Tenders. read more

Amazing outdoor patio/beer garden. Huge and with ample covered areas for rainy days and nights. Cheap drinks. I wish they had heaters on the patio to ward off the chill. read more

Passing through town on a road trip across country, was recommended this place by a St. Louis native. Have to say, everything here is exactly what you'd want looking for an authentic Irish pub. Potato skins were amazing, decor is on point and the service is just as amazing as well! read more

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Outside of the usual bar scene, McGurks is also a good choice for dinner. Stopped by on a Sunday night and ordered a burger and chips. It was quite good! read more

Give it up for the team at McGurk's! I was impressed by the service and quality of food that came from the kitchen on St. Paddy's night. I had to work but wanted to enjoy the traditional American corned beef meal like everyone else. The kitchen closed at 9pm; we got there at 8:40pm. Sat at the bar, greeted with a friendly hello and ordered a Guinness (and a menu). Knowing the kitchen was closing I was a bit worried our corned beef might be dry or over cooked. I was so wrong! I had the Reuben and he ordered the corned beef dinner. Although my sandwich was superb, my jealousy for his meal made me reach over to take a couple bites. The cabbage, carrots and potatoes were cooked perfectly to match the beautiful beef. This is a bar. I expected "bar quality food and service." The bar team were attentive, helpful and appreciative of our business. The kitchen team were stellar with delivering excellent eats even at the very end of their shift. This was the first time I visited and definitely not my last. Thank you!!! read more

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Mcgurk's is always a 10/10 for food, service, atmosphere, etc and now their socials have gotten an awesome facelift! such great, high quality content! I feel like that'll bring in even more attention and customers :) read more

Sunny and 75 is easily the best time to post up in the beer garden at McGurk's, but seriously fun anytime you go! I've been for lunch, happy hour, and a night out in Soulard and have always had fun. Prices are competitive and the atmosphere is unique. I usually run into someone I know every time I go, so it's nice to catch up with familiar faces! read more

I really, really like McGurks. I go there more for dinner than the nightlife now-a-days (myself at 22 would probably gasp at that statement) but I'm consistently impressed by the food. Yes they have great fish & chips, but there's so much more than meets the eye on that menu! The spinach & artichoke rav's are a great option for appetizers, and they come with an addicting & tangy ranch sauce for dipping. I'm also a huge fan of their baked potato skins & the baked spinach and artichoke dip. Pair it with a cocktail or glass of wine & you're on your way to a great meal! Where McGurk's really shines is in their house specialty offerings. Bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish stew? Yes please! Make sure to always ask what the special of the day is. Most recently they had seared grouper with mango salsa over new potatoes, carrots, and spinach, and I was completely blown away. When the bands are playing here it's a little loud, but it's all part of the experience. It might not hurt to stick around to check out the nightlife scene, either. You can't help but love that giant patio! read more

I'm almost reticent to ask, but does a better beer garden than McGurk's even exist? Anywhere? Whether I'm craving a liquid lunch or a low-key evening out, McGurk's is my go-to pub in St. Louis. They do reubens and fish and chips well, hell, even the most discriminating Irish lad would be proud. And the live music-- the bands actually hail from Ireland and if you stick around late enough, you may find yourself in a battle of shots type o'war. Proceed with caution ;) The service can be spotty... I lounged in the beer garden this past Friday afternoon and the late lunch rush left us waiting... and waiting... but 9/10 times, I'm a happy, full and sometimes tipsy girl. Lots of good beer on draught. And did I mention the beautifully landscaped beer garden? Come, sit and tip back a perfect pour of Guinness with me... on that note, I may be heading there right now! read more

McGurk's - Beer garden. - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Food was ok as we ordered the Fish and Chips. Fish was fantastic but the chips were hard and cold. Whatever you do... do not sit in the bar area unless you plan on drinking. Sit in the dining room if you want to eat. The service in the bar area was bad...so bad I had to refill my tea twice, as the bartender was too busy replenishing drinks for the patrons at the bar. Will I come back? Sure! But I'll be sitting in the dining room, no doubt about that. read more

The last time I came here was my wedding night, after the reception. I was completely shit-faced and vaguely remember taking pictures with people I did not invite to my wedding and trying to keep people from stepping on my dress. The time before that, I was at a bachelorette party with a bunch of skinny bitches that ate like birds... salads and such. What I am getting at is I have never really, truly had the chance to get my grub on at McGurk's. The hubby and I were driving around aimlessly trying to find a restaurant that didn't permit smoking in Soulard... it's basically impossible. We were headed to Tucker's (again...) when we realized that McGurk's serves food. We sat inside and instantly I was reminded of my good times at Dressel's Pub. Nice dark woodwork, Irish music pumping softly through the speakers and good beer. I felt comfortable and warm all over. We were sitting by the fireplace... it was kinda romantic. Our server was Helen. We liked Helen. A lot. In fact, if my husband tipped her any more, I probably would've accused him of having an affair, but he swears she was just a good server. She was. She suggested a few things that were popular and that the servers ate regularly. We ended up getting the onion soup and the soup du jour... Beer Cheese! Both were absolutely amazing. The beer cheese soup was so good that I ordered an additional cup so that we could dip our chips in it... kinda like rarebit. *GET RAREBIT!* I had the pork sandwich. It was slow-roasted, nicely seasoned and came shredded with Guinness onions, provelone and citrus mayo on a nice torpedo roll. It was heavenly and we are going to try to make it at home. The hubs humored me and ordered a bacon cheeseburger... medium came out more like well but everything was so pleasant and tasty, we dare not send it back. The chips, also called crisps, were fresh, hot and not greasy like some other pubs'. Also, the house Irish beer is a smooth, well-rounded red that I could've drank for days. I can't tell you the last time that we went out to eat and spent less than fifty dollars on respectable food. I literally hurt myself because I ate so much... I just didn't want to share my leftovers with my husband. In the end, I wanted to call a friend and spread the word. Yes, McGurk's is older than me... or my old-balls hubby, but their game is still tight. The food is worth every penny and sooo delicious. I can not wait to come back on a night when we weren't in a rush due to other plans... I want to try the short ribs per Helen's suggestion. Let it be known that McGurk's is awesome. Helen is an awesome server also. read more

Inside, McGurk's is like a true Irish Pub, except the customers are mostly American. Unlike most Irish pubs in St. Louis, the owner flies musicians in directly from Ireland and puts them up in his digs next door. They know how to poor a pint of Guiness (most bars in the STL don't) and you can usually find "Lucky" (the token Irishman) behind the bar. The crowd is pretty vanilla (yes, that means white). It seems that county folk will venture into the hood in droves, to visit McGurk's (Soulard is pretty safe and has their own security force, as well as, a solid police presence, but we still have scaredie-cats out there). Inside the restaurant, it looks like a pub. The restaurant is centered around one of three bars. There are brick walls and archways everywhere. The restaurant is filled with Irish music, Guinness drinkers galore, and an occasional drunken Yank giving their best attempt to demonstrate an Irish jig. Outside is an entirely different environment. They have a massive garden patio in the back. It's one of the nicest beer gardens in town that includes a pond with waterfall, two bars, and beautiful landscaping. During the day, it's a great environment for an outdoor lunch, at night the patio is filled up with lots of young hotties on the prowl. The patio is covered, heated, and enclosed in the winter. The menu offers a variety of Irish and American faves. They are known for their fish and for their Irish stew. I personally recommend the mushrooms... awesome! Nothing on the menu is bad. Some of the entrees are pricy. But, if you are on a budget, they have a great sandwich and salad menu that will not disappoint. read more

Amazing atmosphere inside and on the "patio" Food, drink and service is the best!!!! You have to check this place out!

Most people come to McGurks to drink. A lot. On any given night during the colder months you can find people here bellied up to one of the three indoor bars, indulging in what appears to be their third or fourth drink of the night (and that's being generous!). In the summertime, it gets even busier here, as the gorgeous outdoor patio regularly draws a sustainable crowd. What many don't know about McGurk's is that their food is also pretty darn good! I discovered their spinach and artichoke t-rav's several years ago here while trying to sober up/eat in the middle of a Soulard bar crawl. Why was I trying to sober up at McGurks, I dunno! Regardless, the food is good! Sometimes I come here just to eat - and maybe have a beer ;) The traditional Irish music adds to the character of McGurk's for sure! If you are coming here for the first time, you can't help but to get up and dance a jig in excitement! And if you ask real nice, some of the regulars will get up and join you! Good eats, good peeps, good drinks. I like it! read more

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Simply the best Irish bar in the Metropolitan area. Come here for lunch, dinner, late night, live Irish music, sports. This place is an institution in St. Louis for a reason. Tons of seating, great pub atmosphere and one of the best patios in the city. Not to mention it is the center of gravity of Soulard. Just go here, you owe to yourself. read more

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Visited St Louis last week for a couple days and we ate here both nights. Food was great, servers were friendly and atmosphere was AWESOME, especially in the courtyard/garden! read more

This is one of the top places to dine al fresco in St Louis. The ambiance of the patio beer garden is just so perfect and unexpected. Solid Irish pub with really delicious food. I am always happy to come to McGurks. Here you get hand cut and delicious fish and chips and burgers that you would expect. You also get things like delicious salads with house made dressings and an awesome grilled tuna steak sandwich that you may not. Service has always been good and friendly and drinks are nicely poured. Can't ask for anything more. If you are in the St Louis area, stop by. read more

The outdoor patio is a five star. Whether dining in Soulard or O'fallon it's the best patio dining around. Food is always well prepared by excellent line chef's and a strong kitchen. The staff in general is always excellent. So good I'd bet they have an excellent employee retention. McGurks is a St. Louis institution. Highly recommended for both St. Louis and St. Charles locations. Why not a five star rating? Because the experience should include a drink menu. Not just a beer and wine menu. Their bars are beautiful and stocked with all the goods. Why not capitalize on the selections available and offer some delicious drinks to accommodate a great dinner? read more

McGurk's - Best outdoor patio dining in St. Louis. - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

So I was told by several people that McGurk's is the place to go in Soulard. I was excited to try it! I was disappointed that late on a Saturday afternoon there were only a small handful of people inside. But it was all that you would expect an Irish bar to be! The bartender was 100% authentic and would be person you would cast for any movie as an Irish bartender. He had the beard, the accent and the physique! I ordered a Cider with a float of Guinness. This bar calls them a Black Velvet while another Irish Pub I visited called them a Black Vevetine.. Their Black Velvet is Champagne w Guinness. Regardless of what it is called it was a perfect pour and the cider was a tasty dry cider. I do wish I had ordered the food. A little Corned Beef and Cabbage would have served me well the rest of the evening. While McGurk's wasn't my absolute favorite place in Soulard it was solid and I would certainly recommend it 100%! read more

McGurk's - A Black Velvet, seems like every bar has a different description of this drink. - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Okay, so I found my new favorite bar in St Louis. Seems weird to say that about a bar that I was only at long enough last Saturday night to enjoy one pint of Guinness, but here I am saying it. I think I'm in love, but time will tell whether this is the real thing or just bar lust. A friend had invited me to meet her here, and I walked in having done pretty much no research on the place...a rarity for me. Let me tell you, I was INSTANTLY smiling as soon as I crossed the threshold. Everywhere I looked there were groups of friends smiling and hugging and laughing loudly at their booths. A band played uptempo Irish music that reminded me of that wedding scene at the beginning of Braveheart. The good vibes were palpable. As I sipped my Guinness I went exploring, and was shocked at how much space there was on the inside. Then I got to the beer garden...the glorious, sublime beer garden. I think I said "wow" out loud at least 5 times as I made my way through it taking in my surroundings. So much space! Two huge bars with TVs! A waterfall and koi pond! And it's only a mile from my place! =D I would make out with this bar if I could, but I'd settle for shaking the owner's hand if I ever get the privilige. read more

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