Great, attentive, and quick service. Amazing food that also came out quickly and doesn't break the bank. Have been here already 3 times and each time the owner has been nothing but polite and helpful to us. Definitely will keep coming back. read more

Great place to warch a baseball game! Have their potato skins and chicken tenders are great too. Dinner was delicious fish and chips. Service is so charming. Feels like "Cheers". read more

They've been around for a while and I mostly stop by for St Patrick's day, but I've also stopped by just for beers and appetizers. It's a hole-in-the-wall type bar with crowded seating inside and some outdoor seating as well. The service is typical bar type with gruff guys and friendly gals. It's hit or miss with speed of service and sometimes you have to grab their attention. Like many places, it's usually understaffed. I love the Irish beers they have on tap. both Guinness and Smithwicks are some of my favorite beers. The food is what brings the rating down. The fish and chips and other Irish dishes are just ok and don't have much flavor. I know Irish food isn't famous for being delicious, but I have had some really good dishes at other places so I know it can be done. read more

Mulleady's - Smithwicks - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

As a first-time customer, I must say this pub in Mission Viejo is truly a hidden gem. The beer was ice-cold and one of my favorites, and the cabernet was surprisingly good for a bar wine. I tried the Macho Nachos (1/2 order), and they were fantastic. I also noticed some delicious-looking dishes being served at neighboring tables. I'll definitely be returning to this bar soon. A big thank you to the staff for their excellent service! read more

Food was yummy, service a bit slow but the server was hustling, seemed surprised how busy it was for a Monday. The neighborhood vibe was awesome, I felt like I walked into an episode of "Cheers" read more

Great atmosphere! Enjoying conversations with locals making new friends! Menu is simple with traditional Irish cuisine! Guinness is served correctly at the proper temperature! read more

Mulleady's - Entrance - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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To my husband's dismay, this Irish pub doesn't serve Irish (or any) whiskey, a staple of Irish pub culture. At first, we questioned if we should stay, as the initial vibe wasn't welcoming. However, it wasn't long before our positive-&-energetic bartender made our experience a fun time, making us new-comers feel like locals! The support staff was very diligent and efficient (they just didn't smile, at all, during our time there). My husband found the Shepherd's Pie on the sweeter (vs. preferred savory) side. I haven't ordered Fish & Chips in years; I was not disappointed; their Fish & Chips were generous-sized planks and satisfyingly delicious, especially with malt vinegar! Fun atmosphere and fun find! read more

Mulleady's - Fish & Chips - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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The best bar restaurant in all of California. Kind friendly and professional. Family and friends where business leaders meet. read more

Great place ~ Small, but great. Unique 'Pub experience' Nice fresh big salads and fish'n'chips. Sometimes they draw a shamrock on the head of your Guinness, like a barista would. read more

Nice outdoor patio. Dog friendly. Plus, food is good-I had fish and chips- and service good too. Inside it's noisy. read more

We had a fantastic time. Food and service were outstanding! Shepherd's pie to die for. Fish and Chips. Bangers and Mash! All amazing. We happened upon this gem with our three Irish Wolfhounds and couldn't have been more lucky. Can't wait to come back to fabulous food and warm welcome. read more

Great service with lots of TV's, good people & locals, mixed with a solid menu & good food - Mulleady's is the best sports bar around. Best pastrami sandwich in town! All with a great atmosphere created by Gary & Kris Mulleady. read more

Long time fan of Mulleady's. Service is always impeccable. The food is unassuming and always good. However, their support of the local community is what really makes this place special. There is zero reason why they should let me take a table to camp out. When Portola Hills was dealing with planned power outages, I was in need of power and internet. They welcomed me. I wasn't going to be a huge spend since I wasn't drinking or ordering a lot of food. That didn't matter. They understood my plight and gave me refuge. Good food, good beer selection and more importantly just good people. read more

Just walked into the store didn't get greeted by anyone no servers around and me being a color. I don't see anyone else like me in there and it makes me feel weird and no one wants to serve me all the people in there just looking at me staring at me and it makes me just wonder being black really make a difference on Service or is it just you guys in general because I just literally just walked in and I didn't see anyone wanting to help no one wanted to take my order no one to give me service so. read more

Great place for a pint. Food is awesome. staff is friendly. A great family business to support.

Great lil spot. Stopped by for a few drinks and some Irish nachos for lunch and it was perfect. Andrew was our server and quite professional and personable. I drank a good Hazey IPA and the wife had a Bloody Mary. Cool vibe, people and food. Will definitely be back and recommended! read more

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Yea it was great! Irish pub so the vibe is good. Food was really good. Small business so I like that a lot. Great patio. I'll definitely go back. read more

Great & friendly service! Plenty of options & food is very good! We're there w/friends, all of us will go back!

The service at this place is amazing. They treat their customers like family. The service was fast even though the place was pact. This place feels like Cheers. The food is good. I highly recommend. read more

Ok. Was craving some good ol' Irish food. Read all the 5 Star reviews, so had to go. Always very busy and full of patrons in and outside. Well ... what can I say. It took 15 minutes before we were waited on. Then that took 15 minutes to receive our drinks. After another 10 minutes, we were asked if we wanted to eat (though we were given menus after drinks arrived). We finally each ordered a cup of the "homemade" clam chowder, fish fry, and the "signature" corned beef dinner. and were asked if we wanted the chowder served first. Yes! So after waiting 15 minutes for that, we finally asked about the clam chowder, and were told it "has to be made to order. Our kitchen is smashed tonight." Hmmm. Once the chowder finally arrived, it was absolutely nasty. Campbells soup. Literally. We reluctantly ate the soup because we were starved. Once food did arrive, my fish fry was, I must say, delicious. But the other party ordered the corn beef and cabbage with carrots and potatoes. Bland, no flavor, dried out. Mostly a blob of fat. And a tablespoon of juice from the corned beef, yellow mustard (what?). Terrible. I would say this establishment is foremost a bar (no liquor license--wine and beer only) that wants to be an Irish restaurant or "grill." Great place to hang with friends and have beers and finger food, watch sports (because the TVs were crazy loud so you could barely hear yourself). But dinner--definitely no. When we did get service, the bartender/waiter was friendly and pleasant. But you had to try and hang onto his words carefully because he spoke as if on multiple cans of Red Bull. Lol! Our dishes also sat on the table for nearly 15 minutes before we flagged the waiter for our bill. If you want to catch some sports and drink a few--definitely go. Otherwise, never again. read more

My family and I stopped in here on a Wednesday afternoon . Pleasantly surprised with food , service and atmosphere. We'll be back for sure . Fried calamari was excellent. Sit outside if u can . read more

We had a great time on a Thursday night. Food was delicious! Especially the Staff Fave teriyaki chicken, burger and the fries are perfect. Thank you Andrew for the awesome service and friendly vibes. We'll be back. read more

The food was good and the service was exceptional. Our waitress was wonderful, attentive and very kind to my young son when we went to watch a game together. It's a neighborhood gem where they make you feel so comfortable, you feel like you're with friends. Fun ambiance! We will return. read more

Great food and atmosphere Fish and chips are excellent Ruben and patty melt are good read more

The food is great; however, the service is disappointing. The staff seem to focus only on regular customers and barely acknowledge new ones. As someone who may only dine out once a week, this lack of attention doesn't make sense and takes away from the overall experience. read more

Excellent neighborhood bar! Best pastrami in town. Great service and better people. Can't recommend enough.

The art of an Irish pub is so delicate in the US but this place is delightful. It was a favorite when I was spending a lot of time in Mission Viejo, CA. Literally anything you order will be made in house on the spot and be authentic in all the right ways. I distinctly remember the patty melt and a fun couple that had recently married and worked together there. I spent a couple St. Patty's days there when I was missing the large celebrations on the East Coast, namely NYC and Jersey City, NJ. Service was impeccable and the restaurant was always clean, warm and inviting. If you're not familiar with the area, do yourself a favor and try them out, you'll love the vibe, I'm sure of it! read more

My brother and I went looking for a place to watch the MNF game after work, and we came across Mulleady's in Mission Viejo. What a great spot!! Plenty of YV's...great food...cold beer,..and good service. We will definitely be back. read more

Solid dive bar/Irish bar. Lots of friendly locals inside when I went. Sticky floors and the smell of old beer but this is what I expect at a place like this. Got the potato skins and a draft ipa and they didn't disappoint. Reasonably priced as well. I'd go back again if in the area. read more

Great place to stop in for a beer and quick bite. Can get crowded during big sports or St. Patty Day. Staff is experienced and friendly. Every food order I've had had been solid pub fare. Exactly as expected. I come often and will continue to do so. read more

This was the first time we went to Mulleady's & it won't be the last. We ordered the fish & chips & it was delicious. Loved the shoestring fries. Service was great, the place was crowded due to the World Series game, but we were constantly checked on. Definitely will be back. read more

A true neighborhood gem -- where the beer's cold, the service is warm, and everybody feels like a regular by the second round.

Excellent service and ambiance. Outdoor area which is dog friendly as well as indoor area.

I love eating here, but this specific dish was a bit waterlogged tasting for me, I'll try it one more time. But overall, the vibe is really cool. Lots of TVs to watch. The staff is awesome. Very tentative to their customers. read more

Mulleady's - Corn beef and cabbage meal, - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I took my neighbors to dinner here last night as I kept telling them how great it was. Food was outstanding as always but the service was terrible. After our meals arrived we sat for a good 30 minutes waiting for the server to ask if we wanted any refills or dessert. We asked a busboy to get our check. My neighbors thanked me for paying for the dinner but said they would never go back due to the poor service. I won't be telling anyone about them after being embarrassed. read more

Good food, friendly atmosphere, reasonable price, great for game day. Owner operated -great small local business.

This used to be my local watering hole and congregation ale spot to shoot shit with friends and homies but since moving out of the area and changing direction with my health, discontinuing drinking alcoholic beverages and now I only strictly go here for the pub food dishes. My all time favorite is when I crave corned beef and cabbage especially during Pre-Easter. The ambiance is very quaint & personal, but during special sports events like a televised Super Bowl, March Madness, NHL, NBA finals will attract a huge crowd but the service retains good customer service. read more

Delicious salmon sandwich just as I remember from several years ago. Service was excellent and was nice enough to move us inside after having set us up outside. . read more

My husband and I were thinking of where to have breakfast and we at the same time said Mulleady's the Irish pub! We have never been here for breakfast. Been here for drinks and dinner. We sat in the lovely outside court area and we both got The Basic Breakfast. It came with two eggs, your choice of a side of meat, breakfast potatoes, and a cup of fruit and toast. What high-quality fresh food cooked perfectly! Beautiful presentation! We were so so happy and cannot recommend this place enough. The service was very attentive and refilled my delicious cup of coffee often! of co. We are definitely coming here again price is very reasonable as well. read more

Mulleady's - The Basic Breakfast! - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

My husband & I love a great fish & chip meal and corned beef and cabbage. We found it!! Great food, service and atmosphere! Craig was our server/bartender and he made us feel very welcome to the neighborhood. We most definitely will be returning for. Good beer and meal! Update: FYI We had a 2nd visit. All was good but: Husband ordered pastrami sandwich hoping for something that was similar to New York, unfortunately not was even close. He said he won't order again. read more

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