Loved! What a great experience. Service outstanding and food so very tasty! The Old Fashioned was just like I was back in Wisconsin!!!! Have been back a couple more times even bringing visiting Wisconsin friends and family!!!! Looking forward to our next visit. When you go, make sure you get the outdoor seating experience!!!!!! read more

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Wow!! I feel transported back to Dublin. Music and drinks were spot on! Music is almost nightly and high quality. Service and drinks were exceptional and the band was brilliant! Don't miss out on this St. Louis icon of an Irish pub! read more

McGurk's - Great Irish Music!! - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This place has a cool vibe, open floor space, nice music that isn't drowning out conversation. Unfortunately the service was horrible. We were seated immediately, which was nice on a busy weekend night. However, we waited over 20 minutes for a waitress, finally went to the bar and ordered drinks and water and asked the bartender to send our waitress over. Finally she arrived with apologies. Unfortunately it didn't get any better. She never checked on us, we waited and waited for our food, which was good. Especially the potato soup. We had to ask other staff members to find our waitress for us when we were ready to pay the bill...I was very disappointed with the service, the attitude of the server, etc. read more

Got together with some friends we sat on the patio that had heaters, so it was nice and cozy. We order some Irish crips, toasted raviolis (beef) for the table. We had the grilled chicken salad, fish and chips and I had the chicken wings. Chicken wings were spicy but good, everyone said their salads were delicious and filling. The patio is massive and great place to get together. The bathroom has been remodeled and when you step in you feel like you are in a different restaurant. It has a chandelier (classy). Unfortunately no pictures I don't take my phone to the ladies room. Maybe next time cause there will be a next time. Until then see ya later read more

Great food, service was excellent on time, eager to help with choices. Scenery was amazing, great garden atmosphere. Happy crowed and family friendly. Will definitely come back!!!! read more

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We arrived, got seated quickly and our waitress was there and we had drinks and ordered some food. Food was excellent, the Corn Beef and cabbage was delicious. Big place, we will be back!! read more

Old fashion Irish Pub established in 1978 with an old fashion brick and wood decor. Occasionally have Irish musicians. Open until 1:30 AM. Acclaimed one of the best bars in the country by Esquire. Very basic menu, but known for their burgers. Also have a patio. Have a great St. Patrick's day celebration with musicians and people dancing. I have ordered the Guinness Stew and the Beggars Purse for dessert. The Guinness Stew is beef stew in a bread bowl and was not too complex, but was pretty good. The Beggars Purse is chocolate inside of a fried dough layer with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on top. It also has cherrys around it. It was very tasty, but I don't think it needed the cherries. read more

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Rating this as a 5...reasons? Perfect place for the end of a day. We were tourists and had a very busy day in StL after a drive in from KC. We went into the bar and it was nearly empty, as we sitting down I made a comment to the waitress about not anyone here yet and asked if they might be busy. She said, "It's busier outside." What outside....the patio...with an 'of course' look. But we came in the front front door and had no inkling of a patio. Beautiful setting, there were open table but not when we left. Food was very good. I had the fish and chips, she had the stew. She commented that the stew tasted different than others she has had also in Irish pubs. But quickly told me it was really good. Evening was pleasant, it was early September. Flowers, plants...casual and comfortable. Will definitely remember this for any time we come back to St Louis read more

Really fun Irish pub. Good food, really good atmosphere, and great live music. Guinness on tap, (a must), no Smithwicks on tap. However they do have an Irish red ale brewed just for them, pretty tasty. Also brewed for them is a stout. Pretty good but not Guinness good read more

McGurk's - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I like this place for a few reasons and it keeps me coming back for more. 1. traditional Irish grub that tastes amazing 2. affordable 3. good service 4. the vibe of the place 5. outdoor patio and seating 6. music I went off my norm here and opted for a pork chop since the wait over at Tuckers was 55 minutes and I had no patience for that. Lucky for my McGurks came to the resuce and delivered for me. Even on a busy night and oddly warm Dec 1 eveing was like almost 60 degrees making outdoor patio spots prime seats for many folks dining their this visit. I sat at the bar and was promptly served a menu and got my chop, lentils, and veggies in place of potatoes. 15 minutes or so later my meal was ready for me to dig in. This was a solid chop let me say that. Thoroughly enjoyed but this was just not quite the 20oz monster seasoned duroc pork chop I am used to from Tuckers. No one really stacks up to Tucks that I have found but.....McGurks claim to fame as I have seen it is in their other more traditional Irish pub grub which only they can do as well as they do. Their stab at pork chop entees is worthy of a try none the less. Service is good, venue is awesome and the patio is dope. Keeps me coming back again and again. Catch you next time! read more

McGurk's - Outdoor fire pit alcove and well on a 61 degree Dec 1 evening! - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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We've been coming here for years and loved it until 2020 when we noticed service declining, menu selection lacking and prices going up. I don't mind normal price increase if quality remains. We just visited with family and sadly the service was awful, the food was good but not hot, and our waitress had zero personality. She acted as if she hated her job. Very disappointing. read more

McGurk's is not to far from the Anheuser-Busch brewery here in St Louis. It is the quintessential Irish pub where we were quickly seated and enjoyed a leisurely lunch of fish and chips and fried chicken tenders. All very enjoyable. One of the many gems in this great city. read more

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Nice place to hangout with your friends. Wings are good. Outdoor seating is super nice in the summer. read more

McGurk's - Koi pond - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We came to have a late lunch today as we love McGurk's but don't get to Soulard too often anymore. Had the amazing spinach & artichoke dip & then I had some home made chips & chicken skewers with a spicy coleslaw (yum) and my husband had cheesy tomato soup, which he liked. The best part of our visit was our server Jhoanie! She was attentive & very personable and really made our visit. Highly recommend McGurk's & ask for Jhoanie! read more

Great food, great service, great atmosphere! The best Beer Garden in all of The Lou! It's social media content has been upgraded, and visually backs up all the claims I am making. Check them out on Facebook & Instagram if you get the chance. Beautiful photos and some cool videos too. read more

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THE PLACE TO BE!! 10/10 Beer Garden, Cajun chicken sandwich was great and beer was even better! Great staff, great patio, great time.

First time here and it was a success. Nice outdoor seating. Peaceful with a fountain. Got three apps. Eight pieces of Toasted rav with spinach and artichoke. Delicious. So flavorful and light. The ranch dipping sauce was such a wonderful complement. I could eat this all. 11 Pretzel bites with cheese dip. These were hot, sauce, just slightly salted. The cheese had a hint of heat but not overwhelming. I could eat this all. The spinach artichoke dip had plenty to share. Steaming hot with a cheese cover and gooey and chunky spinach artichoke inside. I like the pita instead of chips too. Got the Reuben sandwich with bacon potato augratin. The side was super flavorful and not too salty. Definitely would get again. The Reuben was solid. Huge chunks of meat, toasted bread was by too hard, perfect texture. I would've liked more sauce and sauerkraut just cause it was so good. Everything I ordered was great. Service was good. Street parking. Plenty of beer options and the food was on point! read more

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McGurks is just a St Louis gem! My husband and I went out for a date night and McGurks did not disappoint. We were greeted and seated right away. I loved the little table we had in the bar area by the window. It felt secluded and cozy. Perfect distance from the band. I started off with a black and tan. I love Guinness, but it's always nice to mix it up and add Smithwicks. My husband ordered the fish and chips and I picked the corned beef and cabbage. The fish and chips were plentiful and the fish was perfectly flaky. My corned beef was perfection. Nice sized portion and seasoned just right. Our server was great. We took our time over dinner so we could enjoy the live music. I had to order my favorite drink at McGurks, their Irish Coffee. Hands down the best Irish Coffee in St Louis! I don't usually order dessert but the server temped me with their famous bread pudding. Sorry not sorry. It was a nice sized portion perfect for sharing! read more

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The first visit in about 6 years. Table of 4 on the patio next to the Koi pond and waterfall. The service was excellent. The food was outstanding in quality and portions. Our table had a corned beef sandwich with real horseradish, fish and chips, and two pastas with different sauces. read more

Favorite, favorite, FAVORITE bar in Soulard, and I live 2 blocks away. Coincidence? I think not! Some of my favorite memories have taken place at this special little Irish pub, many of which happened past 1 a.m., but I'm getting off track here. I've visited for lunch, dinner, drinks, and even mid-afternoon snacks. McGurk's has yet to let me down. The place has such a great inviting atmosphere with classic Irish menu items that you won't be able to resist. And every dish is good, every single one. Multiple bars and strong drinks make this place an STL necessity. The staff is excellent- always friendly and attentive. Also, the patio is one of the best patios in STL. I'm not kidding, it's gorgeous! Weekends get a little crazy with a younger crowd but don't let that stop you, live bands play all night. It's a fun time! You gotta check it out if you haven't already! read more

This is one of our favorite spots in St. Louis! The outdoor area is amazing- such a cute patio with plenty of greenery, it's the perfect place to hang out in small or big groups on a nice day! As for the food, we've always enjoyed what we've ordered, with our favorites being the southwest chicken salad and the Rueben sandwich. I do wish they had a little more variety to order in terms of beers, but I'm usually able to find something local to try out. The service here is usually decent, but on busy days we are used to not having our waiter/waitress stop by too often so we just make sure to order what we can when they stop by. read more

There are few things I love more than a weekend afternoon spent on McGurks patio. Their outdoor patio is amazing! I have always been happy with my food and service. They can get pretty busy but the service has always been satisfactory considering read more

McGurk's - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Easily one of the Top 5 Irish Pubs in the country. Maybe even makes my Top 3 in the USA. And I should know, I have been to pubs in Boston, NYC, D.C., Chicago, L.A., and I have been to Ireland twice; Galway, Dublin, Kilkenney. I'm an Irish musician and historian. And let me tell you something, McGurk's in St Louis is in the running with the best pubs of them all. I have rarely been at a loss for words when describing a place but let me just tell you an Irish pub should have great music (check!), a great bar (McGurk's has MANY yes I said multiple!), an Irish pub should have atmosphere (check!), it should be beautiful inside and out (check, check!), a fun crowd (check!), great drinks especially of course a pint of the Guinness (check!), friendly bartenders (check!), great food (check!), I can go on and on. I found myself staying much longer than I thought; I was really taken aback at how wonderful McGurk's is. read more

Had an incredible time. Service was impeccable. I was seated immediately and greeted by a lovely bartender named Harry. Food service was prompt and brought hot, delicious food. I would recommend the Southern Fried Chicken Tenders, they were life altering. Ambiance is incredible as well. Prepare to be immersed in Irish culture and cuisine. Drinks are phenomenal - ask for Harry - he's the best. Have an Irish car bomb for me! read more

McGurk's is a St. Louis classic. Stopped by to grab drinks and dinner before a Cards game. Sat inside due to the heat, but will go back to sit out on the patio. Food is typical for a pub environment but a bit fresher than similar places. read more

when we got to the bar my buddy got bit by a bat and we saw two opossum. what a night! 10/10 recommend

Recently went there and had a good Reuben. Highly recommend. Always great ambiance and friendly staff. I don't like sitting bar stools too much but for a short time ok. read more

Service was extremely slow, wouldn't even let you sit open tables in the bar. Finally called our name for a table, but did not have enough chairs for the whole party. Band spent more time on break than playing. read more

Best patio in all of St.Louis. While the classic pub vibe inside is top tier you must sit out on the massive beautiful patio at McGurks. Fantastic drinks and classic Irish pub food you cannot go wrong here. read more

McGurk's is one of my favorite restaurant in the city! It's a great Irish pub that has an amazing patio. I always get their Fish and Chips here because it's the best! The beer battered cod filets are so crispy and I have not found a place in St. Louis that does it better than them! I get it every time I come here. I recently tried their homemade pretzels and those were great too! Highly recommend this place and you definitely need to come in the spring/summer to enjoy the patio! read more

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I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Mcgurks and will never return. After waiting in a long line in the cold, I was hit with a surprise $40 cash-only cover charge--on a Wednesday night at --with no ATM available. To make matters worse, the bouncer was incredibly rude and used offensive, discriminatory language, which is completely unacceptable. read more

$40 cover for this hole in the wall? The bar wasn't even full and it was midnight. No thanks

Soda Bread is fantastic. So is Reuben. So go there, for the fries, and of course the outside garden/deck. By gosh by golly, tis' may be my folly- and the bountiful "Black & Tans" ; @ ) read more

wow! Fabulous food! Most vars dint care about their food. This menunis intentionally wonderful. The fish and chips, corned beef, Irish whiskey, whiskey bread pudding were all amazing! read more

I like the atmosphere of McGurk's and while I haven't personally eaten out on the patio but my friends tell me this is why you go to McGurk's. Since I have only eaten once and it was inside, this review will be limited to this perspective. Food is pretty decent. I had the Reuben sandwich which as far as Reubens go, it was pretty good. My favorite was the homemade potato chips. Delicious! Others had the Irish Stew, served in a bread bowl and they reported it too to be pretty good. Overall experience was good. Nothing that particularly wowed me, nothing that offended my senses. If go back if that's where the group wants to go, don't know if I'd pick it for myself. Sounds like I'll have to try the patio next time. read more

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Friends of mine highly recommended this place and it so happened we could hit it on a not-so-busy night. We went in, asked to sit outside, and then was directed through the dining area to the patio. The inside looked cool in passing and I will have to go another time to sit and take in the sites. The hostess at the patio entrance greeted us quickly and seated us quickly as well. Our waitress came over, dropped off menus and asked if we wanted any drinks. When my friend asked for a cocktail menu the waitress without saying a word, took the menu out of my friends hand, flipped it over and handed it back. Not the most friendly interaction. Soon, she appeared with our drinks and asked if we were ready to order. We ordered and as she walked away I asked her name. I hate saying 'hey you' or something to that affect. She replied and headed over to another table. Our food did not take that long. It was good too! I got the stew in a bowl (trying to watch carbs), one friend got a Ruben while the other a side salad and wings. We all really liked what we got. The waitress did come back once during the meal to check on us. The sad part was waiting for her to bring the check. She was working a few other tables but never checked in. I finally had to speak her name loudly to get her attention. We eventually got our checks and since it took so long to get them we decided to pay cash. We could not wait for a credit card transaction. I really wanted to give this place 4 or 5 stars but the service killed it for me. It wasn't busy at all. She just didn't seem to be very interactive this evening. My friends were also very disappointed as they were excited to take me here. There so many restaurants out there these days that an experience like this would normally put me off from another repeat visit. The food was great and the place seemed awesome so I see a future attempt to give it another chance. read more

I've been coming here since before I should have been allowed to come here. Local watering hole, used to be 2 rooms and just kept growing and growing. The outdoor patio area is great when the fire is burning. The wings are the best in town, maybe even the best in the country. I'm also a big fan of the corned beef and cabbage. read more

I know McGurk's is a bar, but we were surrounded by very drunk, loud patrons. We thought we could deal with it, but it was really difficult to carry in a conversation. We also had a child with us. It would have been better if we could have been seated a little further away from the bar. Blah, blah, blah read more

Any time someone is in from out of town, we have a meal/night here. Love the easygoing local vibe. Food is always at least 9/10- my husband drools for their corned beef and cabbage. I'm obsessed with their chips. Eeeeeevery staff member I have come in contact with is great, but there's a woman who often wears her hear one 2 high buns who is probably the best waiter I've ever encountered. We've been lucky enough to be in here area the last 3x and lemme tell you- girl knows what she's doing!! read more

You come here for the patio and that's it. The food is painfully mediocre, at best. Service is fine. Rather give up some ambience to spend the same amount on thoughtful food somewhere else. Got the pretzels which were tantamount to mall pretzels. Ten tiny bites for $10. Pretty steap. The $8 half caeser salad was a side salad that was about flavorless. Finally, ordered the grilled cheese that tasted like nothing other than the goat cheese, on cheap white bread. Bill was $36. Wish we'd gone somewhere else. read more