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    Molly Magees

    3.1 (524 reviews)
    ModerateIrish Pub
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Very loud
    Good for dancing

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    Eva N.

    Molly Magees ambiance was great staff is friendly Security is friendly , Bar is clean drinks are great . . .

    Janet T.

    I came here with five other friends to have drinks. I had the ginger beer, it was the Fever Tree brand. Not bad. It wasn't too crowded, we were there around 5pm to 6:15pm. Descent size Irish bar. We did not order food.

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    Deepa S.

    The service was fast and good. It's a nice Irish pub . Had a nice vibes Restrooms were clean and the seating area was well maintained. The music was good too. Although as the night went on , there were way too many Spanish songs back to back which might not be fun for folks who don't understand Spanish (aka me) Did not try the food options here .

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    Paolo B.

    A night out in Mountain View wouldn't be complete without a stop at Molly MaGees! If you like Irish/Dive bars, this is fun place to enjoy a night out with 21+ friends. They've got plenty of beers on tap, ample bar seating that wraps around, pool table and a beautiful outdoor seating area. On Wednesdays it's whiskey Wednesday so Jameson shots for only $4.50, that dangerous! Beers were around $7 and Irish car bombs were around $11. Reasonable prices and different type of specials each day. I forgot how much I love playing pool. The table is $1/game, quarters only. Our group ended up staying and playing pool with randoms, playing both 1on1 or doubles. Great way to just have fun and connect with people in friendly, competitive way. If you are looking for no frills, good drinks, nice pours, while out in Castro St, Molly MaGees is the place to check out. Parking: there's a lot on the backside of the restaurant, which you can enter the bar fromS

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    Sandy Y.

    This is a decent spot. There weren't any lines but had a good amount of people and I wanted to check it out. There's a pool table and a small dance floor that gets pretty crowded. The DJ played pretty good music. They specialize in well drinks, beers on tap and shots, and we really never had to wait too long for a bartender to order something.

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    Cyrus A.

    Quality, no-frills Irish pub in Mountain View. Come here if you're looking for good pours from an extensive list of beers and liquor. If you aren't expecting anything fancy in terms of ambiance, you'll have a great time pulling up a stool here.

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    Elizabeth L.

    2.5 stars: I dislike this dive bar for a number of reasons. The demographic is a bit older; it's not a trendy and hip spot for 20/30 somethings. It's very dark and hard to see anything inside. Their drink Irish collins tastes pretty bad. It has too much gin and it overpowers the whole drink. They don't play music which makes the environment feel awkward. There's two TVs on top of the bar but the volume isn't up high enough to hear what's on it. However, their raspberry kamikaze tastes pretty good and there's a pool table in the back which costs $1 per game. The bartender is very nice and friendly, but I don't think I'd be back.

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    Jessica W.

    I kept wanting to go here because I have heard it's fun and I finally went. I didn't realize how big it is inside. I like the ambiance and the bartenders were friendly. Definitely a fun place for a group of friends or girls night.

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    Fun spot on football days. Unless the Niners are playing it's fairly quiet, no hooligans.

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    I Always have really bad taste to have a Drink Because the way it smells in there is not very pleasant

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    6 months ago

    Love the vibe. Great drinks. Wish the pool table was open longer! Owner's son and friends were delightful!!

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    Typical dive, no food. Lots of beer on tap. It's an Irish pub with some pool tables and some tvs.

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    Bar tender gave us free quarters this place is super chill. Love the dance floor on weekends and chill vibe during week

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    Molly Magee's is probably the only legit dive bar that I have seen in Downtown Mountain View or in the nearby area.

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    St. Stephen's Green

    St. Stephen's Green

    3.5
    (770 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    When it comes to any business that sells and/or serves alcohol, nothing, and I mean NOTHING,…read morecompares to a British and/or Irish pub. St Stephen's Green is an Irish pub that is a Mountain View mainstay and institution. It's been here for a long time, and it's a great place to drink a pint, munch on some food and shoot the breeze with friends. We decided to haul ass down here for the USA vs. Belgium World Cup match. Presently, for World Cup reservations, they have to be made at least 12 hours in advance and are $50/person (which you can redeem for drinks and food on the day of your reservation). We got here fairly early and sat in some free seats near the front entrance. Before long, the place was a zoo, but it didn't matter. The atmosphere and camaraderie were still electric. Despite the atrocity of a loss by team USA, great fun was still had. Their menu, I should note, is extensive with a number of both Irish and non-Irish food and drinks. On my visit, I started with a simple club soda which progressed to a glass of Guinness beer and some Guinness beer cheese pretzels which I split with my friends. The pretzels and the accompanying sauce were delicious. The club soda and Guinness were as good as can be had anywhere. Prices, admittedly, are not the cheapest here though. For two club sodas, two Guinness beers, and one order of the beer cheese pretzels, the total bill (without tip) came to approx. $47-48. Service was good but could have been a little bit more organized. When I was closing my tab, my server ran off just as I began to sign my receipt, and I was unable to get a copy for myself. Not a huge deal I suppose as the pub was awash with patrons on the inside and outside. But I will say this: When I made a few phone calls a day or two before to ask a few questions about reservations and seating, each person I spoke to on the phone was really friendly and answered my questions clearly and with no hesitation or confusion. Some might think that such an experience like that isn't too remarkable, but, in a day and age of picking up the phone and talking to a computer and/or having to deal with poor customer service, this was a breath of fresh air. For those who plan to come for the remaining World Cup matches, if you do NOT have a reservation, be sure to walk around and see if there are any available tables (both inside and outside) that do NOT have a sign saying "reserved." If you're lucky to find one, you can sit there. If the table is indeed reserved, you can't sit there unless the amount of chairs at that table is greater than the amount of people for whom the table is reserved (which is noted on tables that are reserved.) There are a number of free seats up front that are first come, first served (which is where we sat), but they do NOT allow you to save seats for others. So I highly recommend that, if you plan to meet up with others, you arrive TOGETHER and EARLY. They recommended that we arrive at least one hour before the match started, which is great advice and served us well. Overall, if you're looking for a solid Irish pub in the South Bay, I highly recommend Green. 4 stars

    Haven't been to SSG since I used to work downtown but saw that Molly's next door was tapping Pliny…read morethe Younger so after having that, I I had to go back to get their chicken curry fries. Nothing has changed with this place, for the better, just your typical irish pub. Guinness on tap and perfectly poured. TV's to show the games. Curry fries just as good as I remember. They have a happy hour too and super happy hour so things are a bit cheaper. Classic place and I'm glad that nothing has changed.

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    Pork Belly Tacos: Crispy pork belly, horseradish & parsley aioli , arugula, pear & flour tortillas
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    Duke of Edinburgh

    3.6
    (665 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    We always have great service and food. Jackie is the best server. Very attentive without being…read moreoverly attentive. The fish and chips are good and the house salad is large. We've been coming here for years. Just to note- Thursdays is dart league night!

    I'm not from this area. The only reason why I came here was because it was within walking distance…read morefrom the hotel. I stayed at that hotel for 4 days. 2 of those days I came to this pub. First night was a Thursday. I ordered the fish and chips which were ok. Nothing spectacular. The scene was dead and there was maybe only 7-10 other people in the entire pub. Second night I came was on a Saturday. I only ordered drinks. There was a bigger crowd but barely, 15-20 people. Overall my opinion of this place is positive and yet I was disappointed that it wasn't better. It's in a great location. There's hotels and condominiums in the area all within walking distance. The atmosphere is great. The staff is awesome! It has so many positive aspects that should make it a regular hangout spot but for some reason it's failing. I'm giving it 5 stars because I feel it deserves better. People should give this place a shot. There is a dart board that is free to play which I think is awesome. A big patio area for large parties. The beer prices are very reasonable. Suggestion to the establishment: They have an AMI juke box, but on both nights the volume was turned down pretty low which kind of made me feel like I wasn't getting my money's worth. Turn it up!!! This place needs to figure out if it wants to be a restaurant that serves beer or be a bar that serves food. Personally I think it needs to realize that it needs to focus on being a bar. There's 15 other restaurants within walking distance from here and that food is 100 times better. This place should focus on getting the customers that leave those restaurants for after meal drinks.

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    Metro City Restaurant & Bar

    Metro City Restaurant & Bar

    3.8
    (998 reviews)
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    Stopped here enroute from SFO to the Central Valley, with a hungry family after a long flight. This…read morelooked like a good place to stop and refuel. We had a myriad of options with two splitting a big burger, one child enjoying sliders and myself with the Ahi tuna nachos. Mine was really good with plenty of fish but almost too much spicy sauce. I don't really know about the wontons as nachos, but it worked well enough. All the other meals were well received. The garlic fries were more popular than the regular ones. And realistically we only ever ate half of what we had. Service was quick enough and welcoming. 3.9 rounds to 4.

    I cannot thank Nora and the entire Metro City Team. We don't come here often but when we do we…read moreALWAYS have the best experience both with the delicious food but even better the welcoming team of Metro CIty! These days due to my declining health I cannot eat out much so after a full week of nothing but full of dr. appointments and my last one being today at El Camino Hospital my husband asked me where I wanted to have breakfast (I rarely eat breakfast) He had mentioned Metro City and I said "OF COURSE!" When we walked in Nora was doing everything and anything to ensure her guests were well taken care of.... We hadn't been to Metro City in over a year and she immediately remembered us and the last place we sat in the restaurant. I was floored at her care for us..... The food was SPECTACULAR as always!!!!!!!!! These days I am not to eat such good food but in my crazy head my mind was " GO BIG OR GO HOME!" Had the Murphy's Hash Benedict with hash browns. OUT OF THIS WORLD! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu! It has always not just been about the food but the overall experience! Nora has a heart of gold! I so look forward to going back!

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    St. John's Bar & Grill

    St. John's Bar & Grill

    4.0
    (2.6k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    This is an awesome place to watch sports! There are multiple screens showing many different games…read morethat are on. The food is wonderful! There are so many options from burgers to sandwiches to fries and more! I couldn't help myself, so I had to keep ordering

    I've been coming to St. John's for years. I lived nearby from 1998 to 2010 and used to eat there…read morealmost every week for their specials. I live in San Jose now, so I don't make it over as often, but I've always considered it one of my favorite places for a great burger. In fact, I was just telling a coworker this week how good their burgers were, which is what convinced me to stop in for lunch today. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. I ordered a burger, my wife had the chicken tenders, and we shared an order of cheese fries. The burger arrived completely undercooked. The pictures don't even do it justice--it wasn't just rare, it was raw. After a few bites I realized the meat wasn't even warm in the center. Since they use pre-formed patties, I'd think cooking them consistently would be one of the easier things to get right. By the time I realized how raw it was, I'd already eaten a few bites, and the meal was ruined. We ended up spending about $50 on a lunch that was essentially inedible. It was also 1:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and the restaurant was surprisingly empty. Maybe that's a sign that things have changed, but it's sad to see. As a longtime customer, this wasn't the experience I expected from a place I used to recommend without hesitation.

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