Love this place. Good for a pint and good for food. My kids enjoy the Shepherd's Pie. The Corn Beef Reuben is solid. The shrimp tacos are excellent. Do not miss the Salmon Spread - my wife and I both love it. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Irish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped in one evening after some sailing out of Davis Island for a quick bite. We sat outside but they did have live music inside which was great. The bartender was nice and helpful. The food, however, wasn't great. And for the money it was especially bad. I think my burger was like $22 with a side salad and it wasn't even good. It had a weird taste and texture. I don't think it was bad just really poor quality and maybe frozen. Definitely no plans to return. For that price it should be above average food. Girlfriend didn't hate her food but didn't love it either. read more

I cannot believe you charged me $20 for a Shepherd's Pie that was so bland and so dry that I could have sanded a wooden surface with it. This level of unflavor is what other people make fun of white people for. I'm Irish by descent, and I was appalled. I've had frozen, Banquet frozen dinners with more flavor. Luckily your bartender was very accommodating and made the kitchen staff bring me gravy, which wasn't even available without complaint. I should have protested paying for it, had it not been for her service. I will never order food here again. Btw, I'm very mindful of food service, wait staff, etc. This was very disappointing. I should have refused my charge, but I was hungry and still needed to eat. Never again. Do better. read more

When we walk in the door, we greeted with very friendly staff. They told us to pick a seat. There were two other parties of six in the restaurant. They old Man was an Irish pub. I got the classic corn beef sandwich with fries and my husband got a cod fish sandwich with fries. We got onion ring apple Tazer, which was a 10. My sandwich was a eight in the fries were hot and crispy. My husband said his sandwich was OK and it needed more fish. Our waitress forgot about us several times and we watched her at the bar on her phone. Would we come here again? Probably not. Their service sucked. As we got up to go to the bar to get our check, the manager told us to have a nice evening and we explained to him that we have not paid yet. I'm not sure what our waitress was doing. At that point there was only two parties of two in the restaurant. read more

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This is a go to spot for me. It's close to my place of employment for after work drinks but they also have a great food menu! I always love being greeted by Aoife (Eee-fuh) the bartender who is always pleasant and welcoming and always remembers your drink order. If you're ever on the island definitely check it out. read more

Like waves on the shores of Ireland I crashed into this place after a long day of working. Seeking cold beer and good food to appear. The beer selection was crisp and served with a smile from a friendly waitress who invited us to stay for a while. Unfortunately the food fell short of my expectations. I perused the menu, which is pointless because every time I go to any Irish pub I always end up ordering the Sheppard's Pie anyway and this instance was no exception. Price was reasonable at $15 as was the portion, but overall the dish lacked flavor. The mashed potatoes had a quality similar to the instant variety I used to whip up in my college dorm room, and they buried the significantly more tasty meat mixture below like painful memories of years past. Nevertheless, I will likely give it another whirl as my entire crew all ordered the same thing so I have little appreciation for other menu items which may put on a better show to go with the well executed grungy Irish pub vibe that we all hope to see in a restaurant such as this. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Sheppard's Pie - Irish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I think the main issue with this place is the lack of staff. From the sounds of it, the kitchen had one or two people back there and they had no waiters when we went for weekend brunch. Yes, they had NO waiters. One of the bartenders had to help us and while she was lovely, we probably spent overall an hour more of what we wanted to just from waiting. The restaurant was probably 60-70% occupied at that time. The food is bad. I had a vegetarian omelet and grits. The omelet was watery but otherwise fine. The grits were more like soup. They were seasoned well, surprisingly. Coffee was fine. Price is fairly cheap for Davis island but still expensive. We got off alright since they comped my bf's toast after he waited an additional 20 minutes to get it because they forgot his order. They need more staff to help, issues like that are less likely to happen. I'm giving it 2 stars because my boyfriend liked his French Toast. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Vegetarian omelet and grits - Irish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The staff is very nice, the old bay season fries are amazing, the are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Perfection!!!

Great food, great service, good atmosphere and after one visit, you will be a friend. One of the best pints in the Tampa Bay area!

As a recent frequenter just recently, I've eaten and drank here and listened to the Irish jams on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The service is pretty good, usually only 1 bartender(ress) and maybe an additional person helping serve during busy/peak times. There is a very casual atmosphere and although I really miss the Pink Flamingo who used to sit in this space, I can appreciate the Irish vibe and like what I've seen so far. The one thing from a decor standpoint I wish they would have fixed is, you can see on the floor where a knee wall used to sit. I think there could have been a better job "finishing" the joint. The fish sandwich was very good and sat on a big fluffy bun. My husband had the fish n chips (always the first thing to try in a new Irish spot). Another time I had the shepard's pie with a side salad. It was pretty good! Unfortunately, I think the only decent cider on the menu is Magner's. All in all, I like it all pretty well and plan to be back more and more times. read more

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Emily and Aiofe are amazing! Observant bartenders and have an amazing personality! The food never misses and so impressed by this local pub!

I've been coming here since they opened. Nice local Irish pub/restaurant on Davis Islands. We typically go for breakfast. Their blueberry pancakes are great. The eggs Benedict can be hit or miss. On our visit there on Sunday the eggs Benedict were an F. Almost no Bearnaise sauce on them. Is there a shortage of Bearnaise sauce on the planet? The EB English muffin they served were more like an English sponge being of lousy quality, not toasted, thick and sponge like. I asked the rookie waitress to tell the owner but alas nothing from the lass. Please use Thomas's English Muffins not some crap sponge like whatever. I could have stayed home, poached a couple of eggs and put them on a sponge I have under the sink and saved the $13. Straighten up or we won't be back. read more

Great place for drinking and listening to music but the food really is terrible.I hate saying it but it's true. Service is also dicey. I was not impressed. I would go back for drinks and music only but definitely not to eat. read more

Every time I visit this bar, I fall more and more in love with it. And, it is located on Davis Island, which is also an added bonus. The atmosphere is very laid back and casual. Yes, it is an Irish bar, but one of those that are not over the top and in your face. The owner, John Nolan, used to work at Four Green Fields and has done a great job making this bar his own. My friend's band was playing there tonight and it was fairly packed. Krissi, our server, did a great job of handling the crowd. She also was very sweet and was always smiling. I thought I had drank too much when I looked at my bill. My Magners Cider was only $3.50!! My friends' beer prices were just as low. When I was here last month, I ordered the Blue Salad and added chicken. It was made with Romaine lettuce, topped with apple, dried cranberries, blueberries, candied walnuts, and tossed in a homemade Vinaigrette. I am usually skeptical about ordering chicken when I dine out because it normally comes out too dry for my taste. Surprisingly, the chicken was very moist and the salad was very good. The serving portion was enormous and I was able to take some home and get two meals out of my leftovers. The Irish flag was a cute little touch too! Tonight I ordered the Pear and Arugula Salad and added chicken. This salad was a simple salad tossed in a homemade blackberry vinaigrette dressing topped with candied walnuts and shaved Parmesan cheese. I thought that surely they couldn't get it right with the chicken again, but it was perfect! The salad was delicious and I was excited to have leftovers again but the bestie's husband ate it when I was socializing and not paying attention! The bestie ordered the Guinness Onion Rings. I only had a small bite, but wow. They were delicious, as well! First downside to Molly Malone's is that it is located in a small plaza with limited parking (ergo, the four stars). The second is that there only one restroom for women and one for men. But, don't let that stop you from going, go because of the great vibe and the food is actually enjoyable here. Also, great place to watch sports with huge TVs! read more

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Came here by myself for brunch. Freaking amazing food. Service was extremely friendly but slow. However the wait was worth it. The meal was delicious, freshly made and very Irish American authentic (at least from my Puerto Rican New York perspective). There were several pups out on the patio and servers were attentive to all of them. Friendly atmosphere, amazing food, neighborhood atmosphere, and nice vibe. Can't wait to come back with family and friends. I just may make this my Sunday sports. With the World Cup coming up, I will be watching as many games Molly Malone's on Davis Island. read more

Love this place! Best onion rings around! Great porch area outside and plenty of space inside. Family friendly afternoons and evenings and just a very chill vibe. Drinks are pricey however. read more

Absolutely horrible. They advertised brunch. We called this am about breakfast and the World Cup final. They said they were serving breakfast and tables were first come first serve. We showed up before the game and got a table then we were advised they shut the kitchen down during the 2+ hour game. Horrible customer service. read more

Service is definitely slow but the food was good! They have a full bar and a nice menu. Great spot to eat breakfast after work. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - French toast w/ bacon - Irish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

so, we come here specifically for the eggs Benedict, because they're the only restaurant on the island that serves them. I've been here for other meals and the establishment is normally dirTy, service slow, and meals not so great. I've ordered the mussels before and they were rancid, I've ordered fish and chips - fish not good, super fishy. now on to today...my fiancé orders his typical eggs Benedict, and his mother and I order burgers. her burger was completely rancid, mine had that lingering rancid taste, so clearly they weren't properly stored. we politely sent them back. the waitress came back and informed us that the owner said he would not be reserving us anything because he knows the quality of his food. bro it's a cheeseburger. you fucked up a cheeseburger. the meat was bad. this was a blessing in disguise for me because I hate this place. dirty, slow service, always out of certain items. the owner clearly needs a coach. maybe go on one of those "save my restaurant shows". my future mother in law was so upset because he was so rude. how about dont serve shitty rancid food in a gross dirty understaffed restaurant and then you won't deal with the food being sent back....???? read more

For some reason this place always seems to appear quiet when I ride by it, even at night when I'd think options on the island are limited. I always see a large projector style screen outside with a large patio, so I know it has the guts to be a great place- maybe it is and I just ride by at odd times. At any rate, I wanted some fish n' chips with a couple beers and felt like veering away from my usual. I wasn't disappointed at all with Molly Malone's. My wife and I had the entire patio and projector screen to ourselves on the patio, the server was very attentive and had help from the bartender, and the fish n' chips were very tasty! We will be back again! read more

Walked in and didn't get greeted for 30 min. One of the waitresses came up and said we weren't welcome. Not sure what it was but we we're nothing but respectful and polite. read more

We just stopped in Molly Malone's last night for some Irish Coffees before the Boat Parade of Lights, so I can't comment on the food. The staff was great and everything else seemed fine too, so we'll probably go back. read more

This is a little pub on Davis Island. The decor was dark & overall lacking, I saw very little Irish. On a Saturday night they were quite slow, only about a dozen patrons including us. Service appeared to be a forced friendly, but hey I'll take it, at least we got some service. The ambiance was....well, there really isn't much ambiance, so I can safely say it is lacking. The drinks are a much better deal that the wine. If I had it to do over or if I ever return, which seems doubtful, I will know not to order wine. Having just said that I have heard good things about their breakfast & may want to try that out. The Irish cornbeef sandwich looked beautiful, but was chewy & lacked flavor. Their french fries were quite good. They weren't greasy & had that nice crunch to fluff ratio. Fries are definately 5*. My partner was unimpressed with their Sheppard pie & for once I didn't even want to taste it. Checking out, even though they were not busy was quite a slow process. Don't you just hate waiting to pay your bill, especially if you are not having a good time? What's a girl to do? Keep on truckin, trying new places & enjoying the good, the bad & the ugly of the local food & bar scene. read more

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Good place to stop and watch the game or grab a beer or 4. Food was good bar food, but if you're a foodie looking for more than just a meal to tie you over for the game, I recommend eating beforehand and drinking here instead. I sat at the bar while what seemed to be an Irish band practiced and it was a great atmosphere. Seemed very local and fun. I must say the goat cheese appetizer was pretty good though! read more

In Response To Anna, 2 Mths Ago.Entry, GOOD MEMORIES FROM THE UK THE PARKING IS AUTHENTIC. LIKE THE BREW AND CIDER. MUST TRY YOUR BREAKFAST.Cheers! Thanks For The Parking info. Been to the UK 6 times in the last eight years, my husband was born in England. He says, you Cannot Throw A Stone Without Hitting Pub. There's always the possibility,the Engineer/contractor who designed the parking lot, may have had a little too many? While sitting at the drafting counter, sorry... Meant to say, Drafting Table:-) honestly, when you're in the UK everything is"Pint Size", No Pun intended. You probably know this already but, just in case, some of your readers may not know. I was quite Amazed. Specially, growing up in South Florida, I our transit system is terrible the further south you go. Pretty much none existent. Even in Miami where it's so crowded you would think? The Metro Rail is a joke and the buses forget it. They'll find you melted on the pavement before the next bus. However, the transit system in the UK is really, really good. I was told by the locals, that's why they Drive,what they call "The Bubble Cars". True statement, and actually speed limits are pretty nonexistent, they do pretty good :-) :-) read more

A refreshing take on the "traditional Irish pub" scene. Molly Malone's pours a perfect pint of Guinness, serves some great pub grub and there are plenty of real Irish accents around the place. On top of that, though, the place is spotless and feels brand new. They've got a big breakfast and lunch following I hear, and a great outside deck for these nice fall evenings. The beer selection is nice, with Cigar City on tap, as well as New Belgium. The smoked salmon spread, goat cheese starter and corned beef sliders are all great -- especially late in the evening! Toss in some great live rock and roll, played at a volume low enough to allow some conversation and you've got a Davis Islands winner. Don't miss this one next time you're in the area! read more

Surprisingly great brunch for an Irish Pub... Good beer selection and a nice pub feel. There is a patio that is nice during the day or at night. Staff is always nice and attentive. read more

I was able to experience this pub since it was one of our stops with the Florida bike tour. The place was well air conditioned and a nice relief from the heat. Considering we were a large crowd service was on point. We had a delicious Shepards Pie that was really meaty and flavorful. It's a good local hangout with ample parking and a good atmosphere. read more

I Was visiting Davis Island and saw an outdoor Irish pub so took a chance and glad i did! The owners are from Dublin and could not be more friendly, genuine and great Irish accents to go along with it! Took a chance on the food and was extremely happy with it. Had the goat cheese appetizers and it was absolutely outstanding! The arugula salad was also amazing and reminded me of the salads I get at home in California. We went back for the breakfast and was blown away with the pumpkin pancakes...don't even need syrup! Never thought that a pancake could taste so incredible! My friend had the fruit salad and I was shocked at the artwork on the plate. The fruit presentation was spectacular but more importantly very flavorful! I Would highly recommend this place for the warm atmosphere, outstanding drinks and food. I was very impressed with the owners willingness to make sure that you are very satisfied with everything! I will be back!! read more

True Irish pub / restaurant. Great food and great drinks. The fish n chips is the best in tampa, and their omelets are fantastic. We come here regularly for breakfast which they serve all day. We bring Koda, my Aussie because they are dog-friendly. Love this place! read more

Always great ambiance and great food. We go there every weekend for brunch. Live music at night. Staff changes a lot so service is hit or miss but no one rushes you out the door and food is consistent. read more

I look forward to a relaxing time with fish and chips and a beer for dinner or a nice bkfst with my dog on the porch. Great neighborhood hangout with live music some nights. read more

terrible service for tourists. very rude server and terrible tasting drinks. DO NOT RECCOMEND.

The Reuben is fantastic. The music on the weekends can be a lot of fun. They also serve the best breakfast on Davis Islands.

Molly Molone's Irish pub is located in Davis Island and a true authentic Irish bar where everyone working has an Irish accent and even the live musician is playing authentic Irish ballads. We came for St Patty's day early before the big crowds and service was already super slow. After sitting at an outside patio table for 10 minutes, I had to go to the bar to get a menu, after looking over the menu, there still was no server. I went to the bar to order and then the waitress yelled at me and said that she's coming outside in 5 minutes. Sadly only 3 Irish foods were available on the limited St paddy's day menu. My Shepherd's pie came with only one squirt of nacho cheese sauce, which was clearly not made from real cheese. Shepherds pie is supposed to come topped with a thick layer of cheese with a glow from being well baked in from the oven. Since I heard the corn-beef sandwich was chewy and unflavorful, I returned the lack luster shepherds pie for fish and chips which was at least a generous serving size and quite tasty but since it was all deep fried, it was not the healthiest of choices and not the most ideal choice. Our waitress was clearly overwhelmed even though the bar was not at capacity yet and not everyone was eating food. I didn't bother asking for honey mustard or extra ketchup although normally I would. Since our waitress was nowhere in site, I simply borrowed ketchup from the next table over. This "restaurant" is not equipped to handle crowds close to their capacity but they did have a very authentic cheerful Irish atmosphere. Molly Molone's is best for enjoying drinks while listening to their authentic live band, but they're not exactly equipped to deliver or serve food. Unfortunately, Molly Molone's does not serve green beer because they don't in Ireland either. Well I don't think they celebrate St Patty's day in Ireland either lol. I may be back for drinks by bike again and live music but not again for food. read more

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Nice bar to go to for drinks, I would not necessarily go for the food though. I am giving 4 stars because I still like going there for a beer. Their pub food is ok, hit or miss sometimes. They have an outdoor patio which is dog friendly. Service can be slow at times but overall a great place to have a drink. read more

I don't know many Irish pub to have decent food, but the crabcake Benedict I had for breakfast here was fantastic. I got to meet the owner, such a nice guy. Fun to have a Guinness and a coffee with my breakfast - and of course the Guinness on tap tastes unbelievable. read more

Today is Gasperilla. This is a giant event in Tampa. Understaffed. We left because no one acknowledged us for 20 minutes and we went across the street to 7/11. Another table left right before we did because of the same issue. Same thing happened last year. read more

Rachel is amazing! Totally understands dietary needs. If you want to feel like part of a family come here!!

Aoife is a great bartender she is very good at making everyone feel welcome. No strangers in this fine Pub. Awesome food great drink a staple on the Island. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Irish Near Me - Tampa, Florida