Been here only once for lunch Saturday. Sat at the bar. Super chill place... food is great and the prices aren't bad at all! Burgers can be $8-$10. Fries cost extra. The bartender was a really nice guy... let me sample a beer before getting a pint. Hope to come back again! read more

Nice place. It was our first time here. The owner even came up and said hello and thanked us for stopping by. Food was good. Drinks were fantastic! I'll be coming back again! read more

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Great food but horrible service....I also had a bad experience with a bartender that basically ignored me and waited on several other patrons that came in after me....I'm sure I stood out being as though I was the only patron of a different race in the place so being overlooked seemed to be intentional....again, the food is great but service sucks if your not the "dominate color in the building"! I will not spend my hard earned money no matter how good the food is if the service sucks! read more

This place is outstanding. I stopped in for lunch and a couple cold ones after seeing it everyday on my route to work. I was greeted by the owner as soon as I sat down with a handshake and a thank you for the business. I ordered a beer and a steak and cheese which was very good. After my lunch just sitting talking with the locals at the bar which was a good laugh and conversation I look down to have a few free beers bought by the locals. I will definitely be back here it felt like home. read more

Not that impressed. My burger was mediocre at best, served with bacon that was virtually raw. When I asked that it be cooked more, it came back looking the same. I got cheese that wasn't supposed to be on there per the menu. My partner's cheesesteak was delicious. read more

Been here many times since I live close by, have Never been disappointed. Great beer selection, amazing local vibe and atmosphere. Truly a Philly sports lovers dream, tv's everywhere. Bartenders and wait staff are some of the best I've seen. Never wait for a drink! Menu is huge and everything is fantastic! Honestly the wings and cheese steaks are my favs! If near the Philly Airport you gotta try! Promise you won't be disappointed read more

I had to stop in this place after seeing the high reviews for an Irish pub. I'm super thankful that I did! In a matter of minutes, the owner came by, shook my hand, and thanked me for coming in. How cool! I also happened to sit next to the man that prints their tshirts and he gave me all the info about the bar and it's staff plus he brought the owners wife over to meet me. I loved the way I felt like a local regular instantly at this spot. The food was good, too. read more

We didn't eat here technically. We arrived at our hotel late and were looking for a place to go. At first we thought Monaghan's was a bit of a dive but my girlfriend convinced me to go in. They weren't serving food that late but the staff and patrons were so helpful trying to find us a place that was still open. They even handed us their personal phone that had an app for nearby pizza and chinese food places. The five stars are for the people. Philly sometimes gets a bad rap for courteousness but believe me this is the kindest city. read more

Get ready for a culture shock. Jesus how did I ended up here?! Typical delco bar. I don't think I can write anymore about this joint.

My favorite hometown pub. Not just "bar food"...I've had just about everything on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. Tight knit family business, but everyone who works there is awesome! They are making major improvements now which will surely enhance your experience...if you are anywhere near this place, do yourself a huge favor an stop on in! read more

This place is close to my house, often pass it going other places. Never been, but always thought about going. Finally went one day and it did not disappoint. My friend had been there before, but not since it had been remodeled. He was completely impressed with new layout, and we both loved the food! I had fried pickles and pulled pork sliders. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu! read more

Our first Philly cheesesteak if the trip and it did not disappoint! The meat had great flavor and great portions.

Flew into Philadelphia for work for only a short time and knew that I had to find somewhere that served cheese steak. Yelp helped me locate Monoghan's and I must admit the cheese steak was delicious. The service was excellent, I sat at the bar and had a guiness from the tap. It was also nice and cold. All in all, a worthwhile place with a good atmosphere and excellent cheese steak. If I return to Philly, I would stop here again! read more

Great staff!! Cold beer ,good wings great grilled cheese and great cheese steak. German S. Should just move back to him home land if he doesn't like Monaghans. read more

Had a very good experience here on St Paddy's Day. It was very crowded, as expected, but I didn't have any issues getting drinks or finding a place to hang out with my friends. The outdoor area was nice and the staff was very friendly. read more

I love this place. It is almost done being renovated and looks awesome. The food is fantastic and never disappoints. The crowd is very nice people. I will be happier when it goes smoke free next month. read more

Monaghan's Irish Pub - Yum. Guinness, cheese fries and the healthy part Tina sandwich. Delicious, all of it! - Irish Pub Near Me - Essington, Pennsylvania

Found this place after reading fellow Yelpers reviews on a Sunday afternoon while waiting for a flight out of Philly. ..met the owner watched some football and had some great food. ...place is super clean and the owners make you feel welcomed. ..overall nice place to grab some homemade food and enjoy a cold beer in a safe fun environment. ..definitely recommend this pub! read more

In town overnight for an early morning flight out. Checked out this place close to the hotel. When in Philly, had to check out the cheese steak sandwich. Didn't go wrong. Excellent sandwich. Nice authentict local pub with great food. read more

The bartender Joanna was a complete nightmare my boyfriend ordered drinks and was completely polite she gave him an attitude because she said he was making her life hell because she had to walk back and forth. I've never seen such a miserable person working in a hospitality industry. The bar is nice and the owners need to know how rude and lazy their staff is read more

Have been coming here for years because of work, but had not been back until the last two weeks since hurricane Sandy. It was great to see the changes that have been instituted what a change, fantastic, and it is still many of the same bartenders and they remember you!!! Speecial thanks to Kim, Jackie, Pat, John and Christy, all the wait staff, and their cooks!!! A great place to unwind, no matter what shift I work, twelve hour days, it is nice to have somewhere to go at 7am, when I am working nights!! read more

My first experience at this pub was awesome. I had a great server food was delicious and we couldn't wait to come back. BUT I will have to say Last night 03/8/18 was a COMPLETE S**T SHOW. the server was spilling drinks on us, had to have someone carry the food because she was so intoxicated she couldn't carry it herself. Then to make matters worse she began YELLING at us to pay our tab. I don't know if Monaghan's is under new management but this is not how you want your business to be remembered as. The bartender was great she apologized but I will tell you this after that experience I know we definitely will not be back. read more

Great place! Had the meatloaf. The gravy has Worchester in it, giving it a good tang. Wife had the burger and was VERY happy.

Cool pub, it's like a place I could go. But the food was ok. I love French Onion soup, but this was far from French or Onion, more like Bullion Cube onion soup. The flat bread was good but was over cooked and burnt. The Sheppard's Pie wasn't even finished, it was a sad day for us Irish as I left to go back to my hotel. The reason I gave this place a 3 star was the atmosphere and the Guinness on tap, which was at the right temperature. This place would be good for games as there are a ton of Flat screens all over the bar. read more

3 times we've stopped in here after finding it while staying at a local hotel. Our go to place now if we're anywhere nearby. Sheppards pie, meatloaf sandwich, buffalo chicken cheesesteak, cheesesteak eggrolls are solid go-tos. Great staff, friendly local pub feel. read more

Whisky selection? Nope. I usually choose Irish pubs for the whisky selection. These people didn't even have Red Breast! And food? Nope. No bangers and mash... mostly bar food. The only thing that could be considered traditional Irish was Shepard pie. And it wasn't memorable. Bland at best. read more

Great place to go and eat. Everyone is very friendly. Huge portions and cheap prices! Love it there!

My son and I went to this restaurant hoping it would yield the kind of experience it was rated for. If you like 1960's and 70's rock and roll music, it doesn't get better. The building is old, but the interior looks brand new. We started with chili nachos and we would have been smart to stop there as they were great tasting, had extra salsa, peppers and sour cream. But I had an open faced roast beef sandwich with extra gravy and my son had the Shepard's Pie. Both were nicely done and way more than enough to eat. The result? We both agree we would go back and further explore the menu. read more

GREAT PLACE TO EAT....Yelp nailed it on this one. Old pub atmosphere with great service. The cheesesteak egg rolls were by far the best I've ever had. We had a table of 6 and ate several different food options (Philly, Fish and Chips, Shepherds Pie, Crab Cakes and Sliders), all of which was phenomenal. Everyone left with a huge smile on their face and a full stomach. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Philly !!!!! read more

Totally my favorite local pub. Recently renovated and now smoke free! Outstanding! Very friendly, helpful, and efficient staff, owners always there to welcome newcomers (hang out for the evening and Joe is likely to buy you a drink). Atmosphere very friendly. Food is excellent with quick efficient service - want something special and chat up the waitress who will take care of you with a smile. Best cheesesteak in Delco and I've tried them from all over. Outdoor seating for the upcoming great weather. This place can't be beat. Owners make Monaghan's a part of the community always willing and ready to help others out. Integral part of Tinicum. Thanks, Monaghan's, in more ways than you know. Check this place out if you stop in town. read more

Great people and so much fun! Stumbled in on Sept 13th and found a celebration of "halfway to St Patrick's Day'. Great basic bar food, great selection of beers, but the best part are the friendly people. read more

Really good crab cakes. Hometown pub kind of place. Oksy yelp, beer was cold, whiskey was warm, crowd was local. What else do you really need to know? read more

Overall outstanding experience! Absolute must stop if you get the chance. The service, food, establishment are all top notch. We had the fish and chips, a burger, steak and cheese...all were delicious. Oh and the beer was super cold. I bookmarked this place for a future recommendations. read more

Worst decision to go here to avoid a chain restaurant by the airport hotels. They weren't very busy but service was slow and the food was terrible. The burger tasted like the meet had sat too long and I ended up hugging the toilet all night. Locals loved it, but I would caution fellow travelers to stay far away read more

Great food, great staff and the best place to eat and drink in the area. The locals hang out here. That should tell you everything. I have often found myself while traveling out of town telling friends, "there should be a Monaghan's here, because that's what I am craving." read more

Great place the cheese steak was awesome and the owner himself came to check on us waitress very attentive. From California and if ever in town again will stop by! read more

Friendly bar with great staff and BEST CHEESESTEAKS EVER and I've been eating cheesesteaks for decades.

A friend was staying at a nearby hotel & only in town for the night. So I "yelped" nearby restaurants. Monaghan's came up. We went. We loved. Clean, friendly, well-priced & good food. Would definitely go back, would even go out of my way to go back. (Also has an outdoor patio). read more

What can be said about an Irish pub serving Yuengling and catering to the locals. Not much, except for it being a hole in a wall with a varied clientele and a solid selection of beers on tap. It offers affordable pricing, and a loud crowd anyone can appreciate. It's not a kind of place you a bring a date, but if you're down to throw down a few with your pals, it's hard to beat. read more

I didn't want to give this place 1 star..but I had to in order to write this review. They are consistently with treating people of color different from others. Multiple occasions, I seemed to be invisible. At 1st I thought it was because it was a little busy. Last time at was in attendance here, I was trying to get the attention of the waitress fro AT LEAST 20 mins. A group of individuals walked in, looked they were coming from work. It was so obvious that sh was ignoring me ( for no reason ) that a last spoke up for me, after the lady promptly attended to them. "Excuse me mam, this young man has been trying a I get your attention, so you need to take his order before ours" the woman said to the waitress. It was RIDICULOUS!! I would not suggest this place, nor shall I ever support this place by ANY means. read more

The cheesesteaks are very tasty, and the prices are good. The atmosphere is casual. Easy to find and parking is easily available. The service was quick, especially on a late Saturday afternoon. read more