Muldoons never disappoints! It's hands-down one of my favorite spots, and a big reason why is the amazing service from Brooke and her twin sister Amber. They always make us feel welcome and take such great care of us every time we come in. The Banger Bites appetizer is an absolute must have, and I can never resist going back to the Shepherd's Pie easily one of the best comfort meals around. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better people. We always look forward to seeing Brooke and Amber when we visit. Highly recommend! read more

outstanding food; superior service; incredible setting. Plus, the band, Craic in the Stone, a concert worthy group of master performers punching way above their weight class created an almost perfect, Southern California idyllic Sunday afternoon experience. More "Craic", please. read more

My husband and I hosted an anniversary party for 60 guests at Muldoon's, and we could not have been happier with the experience. The food and beverage service was excellent, and the event space felt both private and homey. We brought in some of our own decor, but even without these items, the room had great ambiance and character. Most importantly, the staff at Muldoon's provided exceptional support throughout the process. Megan, our main point of contact, answered all our questions promptly and thoughtfully and helped us develop a thorough plan before the event, including a test run for the music and video components we wanted to incorporate. On the day of the event, we felt fully supported by the entire event staff, from setup to cleanup. They kept everything flowing smoothly so that we could focus on enjoying the evening with our guests, who all had a great time. We will definitely keep Muldoon's in mind for our future event needs, and we'll recommend it wholeheartedly to our friends too! read more

We came here 1 year later as we loved it the last time. And again it did not disappoint. This year was way busier than last year as they held an event here as the weather was very hot so they had stuff outdoors. We got my wife a T-Shirt this year and they got beads too. The food was great again All of them tasted great and you can see the photos. If you want real Irish food come here and enjoy. read more

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I have spent 7/8 years celebrating St Pattys day here. I dont think i will be back. A large part of Irish culture is warmth, hospitality, dancing & music. Sadly this year Muldoons was an epic fail. In the past, they have had a bagpipe crew, live music and even space for dancing. This year they didnt even play music on the speakers. It was just people everywhere. They even stole the chairs from the outside tables (to allow for more customers). Nothing other than the green the patrons were wearing indicated Irish heritage let alone a Celebration of St Patrick. Its SAD. I was hoping the new owners knew Irish culture. Sadly it appears they do Not. Next year; The Harp or Malarkey's. Muldoons has lost that lovin feeling. They get a 3 for the delicious food and the fact my friends were there. But thats me being generous (cuz Im Irish!) read more

We were celebrating a birthday and a Bon voyage so we decided to go to Muldoon's in New Port beach. My wife and I have been there before, but this time I wanted to try their fish and chips. I must say not the best fish and chips I've had. It was a bit bland and a certain part of it was soggy. My son, the birthday boy had steak frites, which was a little salty and a little tough even though it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. My guess is Muldoon's uses a choice New York strip instead of prime if they want to produce a more tender steak. read more

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Came here with the family the weekend before St. Patty's Day. I was probably spoiled in the Bay Area with places that did green beer and freebies for kiddos but this place did the trick when it came to staple food items. I like that this place has a courtyard if you want more light and then the usual dining area/pub ambiance (my 3 year old asked why it was so dark lol). Loved the pretzel but would have loved drinking the beers with the pretzel and the beers came after it. But the pretzel was on point for sure!! Highly recommend that one! The bangers were decent. My kids liked them. I thought they were good but a bit on the greasy side but the honey mustard was a good sauce that came with it. Got the poke and had to send it back. It was super spicy and the flavor overpowered the rest of the dish. I'm a big poke / sushi person so sadly wasn't impressed with their poke appetizer (that's what I get for trying poke at an Irish pub ha!) Got the corned beef and cabbage instead. Corned beef was good, and so were the carrots and mashed potatoes. The cabbage was pretty greasy with the bacon bits in them. Would have liked just plain cabbage. Kiddos got grilled cheese and chicken tenders and I like that it comes with fruit. Both were good. My husband got the corned beef sandwich. I had a bite and it was good but would have loved the plain boiled cabbage in there. Noella was our waitress and she was pretty good. Could have explained more about the dishes and the differences between them, but she was sweet with my kiddos. Another waiter was super kind and took our picture from different angles, which I so appreciated! He knew what was up :) read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - Best appetizer they have! Pretzel! - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This is such a good pub! If you love pub culture and everything about it, this is the place for you. From the decor, to the layout of the restaurant, it is an absolute gem. (I am always tickled by restaurants with a real tree in the middle of the place.) There are a couple different dining rooms, and two different bars. (One of them isn't open throughout the day) The bar is cozy, the seating is super comfortable. They have TV's. It's just has a good feeling vibe. If you want to sit in the courtyard, it's like you're outside, while actually being inside. The food is really good. They have great options. The seafood is great. I know it's not very Irish, but even the ahi is fresh. I had the Cobb salad, and it's quite possibly the best Cobb salad I've ever had. It has olives and Swiss cheese, as well as the other mainstays of a Cobb. Our server was super attentive. She was really friendly and cool. This is a place you can come to eat, or just come for a pint and some good laughs with friends. Love this spot for Newport. Sláinte! read more

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We love coming here for the live music and food. Today we came to listen to Family Style. The courtyard is such a beautiful area. I love the openness of the courtyard. The service was very good, they took the orders quickly and the food came out quickly. The portions are very large and the food was very flavorful. Definitely will be back, especially if Family Style is playing. read more

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We love the atmosphere on the patio! We love the food! We love Traci and Jacob!!! It is a win-win-win at Muldoon's!!! When Craic 'n the Stone band plays it's a fun bonus! read more

Met up with a buddy at Muldoon's Irish Bar in Newport Beach for drinks and some early appetizers on a Wednesday, and the place was already buzzing right at 5:00, which is always a good sign. We grabbed some fries and a couple of beers off the happy hour menu. The beers were solid, and the classic half and half (half Guinness, half Harp) was a fun Irish style pour &!looks cool. We also tried the poke stack, which was very good. For something lighter, I had the Farmleigh Salad ($22) with grilled salmon, mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, dried cranberries, avocado, grilled corn, cotija cheese, and chimichurri dressing. Surprisingly hearty and really flavorful. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for. Lots of dark wood, traditional Irish pub vibes, lively energy, and definitely not a quiet or boring spot. Service was excellent too. Our waitress was super friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving. Parking was a bit tight, so I had to circle around a few times before finally finding a spot. Felt like doing laps around an Irish roundabout. Food wise, it's solid pub food. Good for what it is, but don't expect fine dining or anything fancy. That said, it hits the spot for drinks and casual bites. Overall, great energy, good food, great service, and a fun place to hang out. I'd definitely come back. read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - Farmleigh Salad ($22) with grilled salmon - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Lived in London for years and finding Irish pubs here in the States that can pour a proper pint of Guinness is rare. I was walking around Fashion Island when I came upon Muldoon's and craving a Guinness. Nice atmosphere and vibe and the dude who greeted me was friendly. The pour was decent and the Guinness was delicious! Great cheeseburger with a basket of chips too! They also served complimentary soda bread and warm butter that was also very good. All in all a cool place to chill and have a pint. Reminded me a lot of the pubs in Dublin and London. read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - Nicely poured pint of Guinness! - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Such an awesome spot, whether it's for date night, happy hour, or even to host an event! They have an awesome outside dining area and great bar to watch any game. They host trivia on Tuesday nights at 7pm and have .89 cent wings! The staff is very friendly and their bartender, James, is the best! The bread served during dinner is SOO GOOD! My bf enjoyed his steak frites and I tried the Shepard's pie. They didn't lay light on the meat, I prefer more potatoes! But the carrots on top were prepared perfectly. A great place to checkout! read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - STEAK FRITES - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Great atmosphere, food and music!! We love the bands, and getting to sit on the patio make a perfect Sunday.

Great St Patrick's Day feel to this place. The waiter was super friendly and it just had a great energy. We had the corned beef and cabbage and the fish and chips. The corned beef with the Dijon sauce was decent and the cabbage was pretty good, but just not amazing. We thought the fish and chips were nice and crispy and the fries were also good. We started with the homemade chips, which were good, but I was expecting a sauce or something to go with it. Overall a really fun experience on a crazy crowded St Patrick's day. read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - Corned beef and cabbage - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Great Classic Gem of Newport Beach! Tucked away next fashion island, I had never been here even after living in OC my whole life. This place has been around for a very long time and their aesthetic definitely shows that, but in a cool and antique way. Staff is very friendly! I came with a friend on a Friday night around 9pm and had a great time in the dining room, the bar area was full. Drinks and food are very reasonably priced! Only thing that cost more than anywhere else is a Guinness, but you're in an Irish Pub, I'd charge more too, people are gonna buy it, like me. Got a steak frites which was great. Saw a bunch of pastramis going out that I want to try next time! Will be back read more

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The food was incredible. I ordered the fish and chips. I'm a big Snapper fan so it was nice that they were made with Snapper and not Cod. Great drinks and selection from beers to excellent tasting whiskey. The server was amazing, she was attentive and nice. The ambiance is like no other. Beautiful courtyard with a giant tree in the middle. The bar is very Ireland lots of cool signs and memorabilia. Very authentic. Overall we had a great experience and would return without a doubt. read more

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4.5 rating... Something was off, just slightly. I don't know if it was the time of day (Sunday evening) or if it felt a little sticky... Overall, the staff was kind and attentive, the food was very tasty, and it was easy to get a seat. They have a few TVs at the bar and lots of whiskey and Irish beers. I had the Shepherd's Pie and the ate all of the soda bread!! Very good and tasty just like you would get in Ireland! read more

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Saw an Instagram post and decided to check out this restaurant as I love Irish pubs. Really nice, very homey feeling, great staff and bar tender, shout out to Jason Sat at the bar and really liked the atmosphere. Had my go to drink Tullamore D.E.W with honey on the rocks. Can't go wrong with this drink. Also had the soda bread and Sheppards pie. So tasty Would highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back soon. Remember to do random acts of kindness as it will make everyone feel wonderful. Happy Yelping. Please follow me for more awesome reviews read more

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We LOVE it here. We come here every holiday season for the Wassail and the shepherds pie. The dessert options are also amazing. Great service, quaint backroom, and homestyle food. Will always come back! read more

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Thought that the food was just ok. We really do love the atmosphere though, especially sitting outside with the indoor/outdoor feel read more

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Still great food, lots of traditional, and some nontraditional pub food. Beer selection is very good. The fresh pretzel is huge! Shepherds pie, stand up on the menu lots of meat, cream, mashed potatoes, not overwhelmed by vegetables. Steak pasta was very good quality meat, but could use a bit more zing in the flavor. Loaded baked potato very done very well. Service was skilled, maybe a bit slow, but it was a busy night so no real complaint there. In summary, a comfortable casual place with very good food and drink, and pleasant patio seating. read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - STEAK PASTA - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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First time at Muldoon's Irish Pub, and I have it in one of the top Irish restaurants that I have been to. This place is huge. It has pub seating, a standard dining room, outdoor dining, and a Celtic Bar. The service was great. Our service, Julian R., was great. Very kind, helpful, and approachable. We start with an order of Irish whiskey wings. For the sauce, we picked buffalo. The sauce was flavored the wings were also good, but they were on the drier side. I had the corned beef and cabbage. The coned beef was gooooood. It was so tender. Dip it in the Dijon mustard, and it's perfection. The cabbage was also delicious. I also tried one of the Irish staples, the famous shepherd's pie. It was very meaty. It was very flavorful and cooked well. Love the mash on top. For dessert, I had the bread pudding. I have to say that was my favorite beard pudding I have had in a long, long time. It was well balanced. So it was not too sweet. The ice cream was delicious. The best part was the beard. It was served straight out of the oven. For drinks, you have to get Guinness hands down. They know how to pour it! I highly recommend this pub/restaurant. Go on, Saint Patrick's Day! Definitely going again soon. read more

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Had to come back with a coworker! Soo good! Adding this spot to the rotation!! Staff is always friendly and professional! read more

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Muldoon's has been a staple spot in my family for years. My favorite time to go is in the winter because they feature lots of stews, potato based pies and items that will warm you up. My personal favorite is their bangers & mash which has two great bangers, carrots, peas, and mashed potatoes with a side of heavy and an incredible warm dijon. Our server Scott made the experience extra special for my family and we hope to be seated in his area again. Overall, it's a great spot for a causal bite, celebration, or festive spot for the holidays. read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - BANGERS & MASH - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I recently returned from a vacation to California and wanted to rave about my experience at Muldoon's. I was there celebrating a graduation. From the moment I arrived the service was exceptional. The manager Vanessa stopped by our table to introduce herself. She was incredibly warm, welcoming and kind. She recommended the chicken pot pie. It was out of this world!! Compliments to the chef!! Between the attentive service and outstanding food Muldoon's made our celebration even more special. Every time I travel to California I plan to make a stop at Muldoon's. Highly recommend!! read more

Had Dinner there 6/5. Bar vibe was great and good food. Wanted to mention our server Noella. Fantastic, sweet, attentive, on top of it all. Been there many times but first time meeting her. My wife and I had the same thought... hope we get her again. I rarely post on yelp but had to point her out to the managemnet at Muldoons. Michael read more

This is one of our favorite Irish themed restaurants, if not the favorite. Most of the staff are great and friendly and the food is fantastic. The atmosphere captures the traditional feel spot on. BUT...why on earth did you take the trifle off of the menu??? Bad move! read more

No complaints here! Good service and portions. The service was fast and it's one of the nicest Irish pubs I've seen in a while. It's dark and intimate. Parking wasn't hard but I went on a Tuesday night. Note: The Shepards pie uses some type of gravy instead of broth and was quite filling. read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Amazing food!!! I worked at an Irish bar for years and this blows it away! Service was great too. Visiting from the East Coast and hope to come back next year :) read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - Bar front - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Some out-of-town friends were staying nearby so we tried Muldoon's for the first time, we came on a random Tuesday. It might have been Trivia Tuesday or something, but it was PACKED and everyone was in Harry Potter themed clothing. Given how busy it was, the staff was super attentive and friendly. They kept the drinks pouring, we got a big charcuterie board and a some burgers to share, food was all good. We sat over by the bar so it's a little cramped for a party bigger than 3-4, we had 7 people huddled and staggered around a little round table. Tried my first Guinnes here too! Overall, I'd absolutely come back! It was a fun time here. read more

Went for food and drinks after movie next door. Ordered gin and tonic which was well made and the complimentary bread was great but went downhill from there. Service was slow even though not very crowded Sunday evening. Ordered Reuben sandwich and a Guinness, very surprised to get the Reuben before the Guinness and then the Reuben didn't have any sauerkraut or thousand island so wasn't really an authentic Reuben. Corned beef was ok but not really a great Irish pub so won't be back anytime soon. read more

This was a great low-key pub with comfort food. There is an outdoor courtyard with a large tree canopy cover, it gives it an indoor feel with lights and bistro tables. There is plenty of room to have a larger party: we had a group of 15. Tuesday night was jeopardy and it was a big hit for our group. I had the Irish stew and Joel and fish and chips. The stew was a great blend of meat, veggies, and mash potatoes: comforting now that the temps dropped. read more

Muldoon's Irish Pub - PUB IRISH STEW - Irish Pub Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This place has been a staple in my life since childhood. Spent many St.Paddys days here plus Holidays. Great mulled wine. The food is always outstanding, an icon of Newport Beach read more

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Came here on an afternoon date to try OC RW. We have never visited the restaurant before, and were slightly confused by the entrance looking for a host stand. We were "greeted" by a server in a rather rude tone, instructing us to seat ourselves on the "open" side of the restaurant. Unsure of exactly what that meant, we sat at a table next to an elderly couple assuming that was safe. We didn't end up ordering from the Restaurant Week menu. The overall experience was still nice, lovely building and lovely tree. Pretzel and Charcuterie Board/ I would order again. Steak Pasta/ steak quality was lacking but correlated to price of the entree read more

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The service and food was 10/10. It honestly blew me away the food and drinks here. We got Brussels sprouts, shepherds pie, Irish stew, and corned beef & cabbage. All dishes were 10/10. The atmosphere was really pretty too. Gonna come back here for sure. read more

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Muldoon's has been here for ages. We've passed by numerous times and never tried. We gave it a go recently. Cool classic interior. Good service. Extensive food and drink options. Solid pub vibes. Wifey got the Reuben and I went with my standard fish and chips. The Reuben was so-so. The fish was soggy and mushy to the point that I wondered if it was cooked all the way. Fries were decent. They had 805 blond on draft, a plus. Prices are reasonable for the area (Newport). If we happen to be at Fashion Island, we'd probably re-visit. I would go with something other than the fish and chips tho. read more

Do you long for old world charm and excellent food? Muldoons Irish Pub is the place. It is located near Fashion Island. Parking is in the back of the pub. The interior is stepping into Europe. You can just imagine rolling hills of green grass, misty shores of white sand, and gentle sheep grazing nearby. There is fireplace and small booths, like the interior of a ship. They deliver to you some soda bread and butter as you sit down. It is kind of like food heaven. The menu is Irish for sure. Corned beef and hash, Rueben sandwiches and steaks and chicken are all there. The service is excellent. The prices are reasonable and the portions are huge. Sharing is the way to go. Be sure to get the Banger Bites as an appetizer. It comes with a warm mustard sauce. I love this place. read more

The food is wonderful and staff is fantastic, ran into a new employee named Vanessa she was so kind and knowledgeable Ty

Excellent vibe! Welcoming staff, attentive, and efficient. The menu is plentiful something for everyone. We love Muldoons!! read more