We had such a great experience at Pappy McGregor's! I ordered the garlic shrimp pasta, and it was absolutely delicious. My husband had the meatloaf, which was amazing as well. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Our server, Noe, was so sweet, friendly, and attentive and made our experience even better. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back! read more

On our way home from Morro Bay, we decided to stop in Paso Robles for lunch and ended up at Pappy McGregor's. This was our second visit, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first. We grabbed a table on the patio, ordered a couple of drinks, and split the meatloaf while watching the World Cup. The portion was more than generous for two people sharing lunch, and everything was flavorful and well prepared. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was nice. It is the kind of place where you can easily spend an extra hour enjoying a drink and taking in the scene. Overall, this continues to be a great stop whenever we're in Paso Robles, and I'm sure we'll be back again. read more

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My family went here this evening. The food was not a problem, the waiter was efficient and fine. But I have to make you aware of why the 2 stars. 1) they do t tell you there is an automatic 20% tip fee for parties over 6 until they bring the bill 2) they add another 3% for a credit card fee. We had a party of 7 and the bill had over $50!!! Added regardless of how the night went and without any prior warning. This is not OK. If you want to up charge Dayton front. If you want to hit me with a 20% service fee tell me up front. But when you do not and you put me in the patio with no Air Conditioning and charge me over $50 without my consent. Shame on you. This is a 3.5 star place but I had to down graded it for single financial issues. read more

Get the fish and chips! OMFG they were soooo F'ing good AF... yes, double F worthy. It's almost a given that an Irish Pub is going to have killer Fish N Chips, but this one was amazing. The fish was crispy and flakey and their tar tar sauce was great. But those fries (aka chips)... I got the garlic fries and I'd go there just for those bad boys. I also had an amazing Shrimp Cocktail and they came with a healthy amount of delicious horseradish so I could make the cocktail sauce sing to me. The fish were plump, cold, and dense... which isn't good for a partner, but it perfect of shrimp. Drink wise, after a few days of wine drinking, I needed something of the non-wine variety and this place fit the bill. I had a delicious espresso martini which contained Guinness so it did that thing that Guinness does. So cool. The Everywhere Elixir was a great drink...refreshing and balanced with some ingredients I hadn't had before. I'd get it again. And if you like Guinness, they have a printer that prints designs on the beer's head! So cool! My head didn't fit so I couldn't try it. Once I figured out there were two sides to this place, it made a lot more sense. I ended up sitting at the bar on the "left" side where it was much more lively than the right. It was early in the evening so it wasn't overly busy on either side, but it started filling up by the time I left. The bartenders were great and worked together to make drinks and bring food, and clear plates. It was an all around great experience. If I ever go back to Paso Robles, this will be on my list again! read more

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Stopped by Pappy McGregor's Sunday for lunch. Decided to sit in the bar. It's such a great pub like experience that shouldn't be missed. The burger was fantastic and the service was superb. Friendly staff and a fun environment. Go in with an appetite because the portions are pretty big but worth loosening up the belt. Right across the street from the downtown park. Wonderful place to stop and have a beer and a meal. read more

We were looking forward to the both the raw and Rockefeller oysters since our last visit. It did not disappointment! The Caesar salad was a nice surprise, we really enjoyed it! Service was quick and straightforward. Not over the top nor underwhelming Will always come back! read more

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Such a fun place with great food! They have a huge space I can imagine gets filled up on weekends or game nights. Came here on a Wednesday night and had the room almost to ourselves. Everyone from the hostess, the servers, and the bartenders were super kind. We both got the Short Rib Jalapeño burger, hers was lettuce wrapped. We got side salads instead of fries, she got french onion soup and I got the chili. To start off the salads were good, nothing special but not bad at all. The chili was exceptional, very good flavor, meaty with chunks of ribeye, and a ton of cheese and red onions just how I like it. The French Onion soup was delicious, covered in cheese, and very rich. Now the burgers.....they were phenomenal tbh. The cheese was so melty and mixed with the aioli so nicely plus a little kick from the jalapeño. The patty was cooked nicely leaving it juicy, and the short rib on top was perfect. I would come back for this burger! They have some fun cocktails too, we both got a smoked maple old fashioned. They bring it out with smoke in the glass, you can certainly taste it! read more

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Friendly Staff. Great Decor. Smithwicks on Tap Yippee. Great food specials. Always a lovely stop in Paso read more

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This was my second visit to Pappy McGregor's in about six months. It had been recommended by friends who live in the area, and my first experience was solid enough that I was looking forward to coming back. On my first visit (evening), we walked in without a reservation and were quickly seated at the last available table. The place had a lively atmosphere, and it looked like part of the space turns into more of a dance floor later in the night. I had the French onion soup, raw oysters, and the pot pie, all of which were good. The pot pie in particular is something I would recommend. This most recent visit was for lunch on a weekday. There were plenty of open tables, and we were seated right away. Parking was easy, which is typical outside of busy weekends. The experience this time around was more mixed. We wanted to order oysters Rockefeller, but they were completely out of oysters, which was disappointing. I ordered a black and tan, which tasted fine, but it came with a design on top that I wasn't expecting. Not a big deal, just different from what I had in mind. For food, my girlfriend ordered the blackened salmon and said it was good. I went with the corned beef and cabbage. The corned beef itself was flavorful and served over mashed potatoes, which were well done. The cabbage, though, wasn't what I expected. Instead of a more traditional preparation, it was grilled with char marks and topped with au jus. The texture came out a bit rubbery and didn't really absorb the flavor well, which made that part of the dish underwhelming. Service was okay but not great. My water ran empty at one point, and I had to ask for a refill. We also ordered boneless wings as an appetizer and asked for extra ranch, which didn't come out until we reminded the server. The biggest issue, though, was something I noticed from our table with a partial view into the kitchen. An employee had their shoe up on a shelf that appeared to be holding clean dishes, which didn't come across as sanitary. I also saw food being adjusted on a plate by someone who didn't appear to be the cook. I can't speak to what's happening behind the scenes in terms of handwashing or procedures, but visually, it raised concerns. That part of the experience honestly left a bad impression. Between that, the missed items, and some inconsistencies with the food, it changed how I feel about coming back. My first visit had me excited to return, but after this one, I'm not sure I would. read more

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Food and drinks were absolutely delicious! The shrimp with the home made pasta was so tasty. I definitely would come back !

Best calamari ive ever had. They take a calamari steak and cut it into thick fingers, then add the crumb coating and cook it till its very crispy. Choice of side dish. We had 5 people at lunchtime. Even though the place was crowded we had excellent service! Cozy beer tavern feel. read more

If you are looking for a great night of good music and good food, then Popy McGregor's is your spot It's a cool little Irish sports bar . Our Server, her name was Naomi and she was incredible. She took really good care of us. I did not have a chance to get a picture of our food because we were so hungry. We just ripped into it sooooo it's just gonna have to go and try it out for yourselves.. read more

For bar food it is absolutely fantastic. Get the lamb burger end of discussion.... The fries are also really good read more

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Always a good place to have a bite. The portions are great and everything tastes freshly cooked. We also come for the lunch specials that are fairly priced. read more

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This is our go to place. i am in love with their potato skins! It is casual but delicious. highly recommend!

Ok this place is a gem. I cannot get enough of how sweet the staff was and how amazing the food was. Not to mention they accommodate dogs in two different patios. Ryland was our server and is a national treasure. She helped serve us and our extra needs with ice for our dog due to the heat. The food was amazing. It was hearty and hit the spot well. The area is a perfect spot to hit for their nice dining options for indoors and outdoors and kind staff. read more

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I love Pappys BUT I AM ABSOLUTELY pissed to pay $21 for a drink. Never again. What the hell is wrong here? You want me back? Send me 10 coupons for free drinks read more

Traveling for work and decided to pop in here for dinner. Glad I did!!! I ordered the corned beef and cabbage plate. It was delicious! I sat at the bar and everyone was very friendly that works there. Lighting was perfect for the time of day and the restaurant stayed busy. Wine is good price. I would highly recommend when in town read more

Pappy McGregor's - Corned Beef - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

5/5 Stars Had such a great time at Pappy McGregor's! This place gives off total Irish pub vibes--even though I've never been to Ireland, it feels like the real deal. I started with a whiskey sour, and wow--it was incredible. You can tell they use egg whites because of that silky foam top. It was one of the best I've had. I also did a pickleback shot (Jameson followed by pickle juice), which is always a favorite of mine, and they nailed it. For food, I ordered the tomato bisque soup, and it was next-level. The croutons were perfectly seasoned and crunchy, and it came with a grilled cheese sandwich that had crispy melted cheese on the outside of the bread--so flavorful and satisfying. The atmosphere here is awesome--cozy, lively, and welcoming. There's a separate bar area if you're just grabbing drinks, and they also offer patio seating, which is a nice option on warm evenings. The staff was super friendly and everything felt really well-organized. I even ended up buying some merch--a hoodie for me and a trucker hat for my partner. Both are great quality and a fun way to remember a great night. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in Paso Robles and looking for a laid-back, delicious, and fun experience. read more

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If you haven't tried Pappy's yet, go now! It's one of my fav Irish pubs and always my first stop when I visit the area. Everything on the menu is great and the staff is always on it. I usually sit in the bar (they have both high and low tables), they do have a dining room, and another back area with seating. I recommend coming early as they get busy. Lunch deals M-F 11am-3pm. Happy Hour: M-F 3-6pm Late night Happy Hour: Sun-Thur 9-11pm read more

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Friendly workers from the check into the busser. We stopped in and had one of the lunch specials. I ordered the 1/3 prime sandwich with a clam chowder side. Yum! The clam chowder comes with crackers and a little bottle of Tabasco. Loved the sweet onion jam in the sandwich. The ambiance is definitely Irish bar vibes. Seems like a nice locals place, too. read more

The sidewalk seating was packed, but the host got us an outdoor table in the back where we could bring our puppy. We dined on chicken pot pie (rich and delicious with a puff pastry crust), French onion soup (delicious with a subtle hint of wine), and a caesar salad -- all superb. The service was fast and polite. The other customers seemed boisterously pleased. We'll go back. read more

Pappy McGregor's - Chicken pot pie with puff pastry crust. - Irish Pub Near Me - Paso Robles, California

First time here and love that they're open later than most places in this area. The waiter and bartender were cool and made the experience fun. Short Rib Jalapeño Burger 5/5: seriously delicious. The beer cheese smothering the burger was phenomenal. If there had been an egg on top, this would have been dangerous. Garlic Fries 5/5: garlicky just how I wanted with a snap to them like a baby carrot Guinness 4/5: they use this really cool laser to create designs on top of the foam. Unfortunately it leaves a taste that is not pleasant. Overall, would definitely recommend. Great food and great atmosphere. read more

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Food was super yummy and service was great! My fiancé wasn't the biggest fan of his fish tacos hence the 4/5 stars, but I really enjoyed my entree which was the fried chicken sandwich! The twice baked potato skins were also very good! read more

If I could rate lower than 1 star I would. Visited Saturday night (7/18/2026) with a group of six. After entering through the speakeasy and moving to the main bar, a bouncer told me my baseball cap violated their dress code. I immediately removed it and held it without issue. After ordering drinks we then moved to the outdoor area near the entrance, where I wore the same hat for several minutes while multiple security staff walked by and said nothing. As we were finishing our drinks and preparing to leave, the same bouncer approached, removed the hat from my head, and told us to leave. As I turned to exit (we were already within a few feet of the door), a second bouncer blocked the only path and physically pushed a female member of our group, then challenged her boyfriend to fight. This was an unnecessary and avoidable escalation by staff and raises serious concerns about how security is managed. At no point were we intoxicated, disruptive, or causing any issues. The enforcement of their stated policies was inconsistent, and the physical handling of patrons was wildly inappropriate. Additionally, there was open marijuana use in the outdoor area and visibly intoxicated individuals continuing to be served without intervention, which raises further concerns about oversight and compliance. If you want overpriced beer in plastic cups and the risk of being handled this way by staff, there are plenty of other options. read more

As a bar/nightclub: pappy's is meh. It's one of the only late night places in the area, loud, mostly dancing, prettt sure they have a cover, and is always packed at night. The drinks are fine, but nothing to write home about. I'd skip the late night scene, personally. However, as an Irish pub to grab food- pappy's is totally underrated! We love their meatloaf and fish and chips; they're fresh, hot, and fairly priced. No one really talks about going to Pappy's to eat, but we were surprised that we enjoyed it! Also, they give 10% off to locals on your tab. read more

I booked a reservation for two for dinner for 6 PM this evening. I received the confirmation via the Tock app at 9:16am. I missed a call from the restaurant at 11:43am. The restaurant called me back at 11:45am. I answered the phone, and the person on the other end of the line said that they were confirming that I was going to be there this evening. I said yes I will be there at 6 o'clock. She said we're looking forward to seeing you and we hung up the phone. At 4:03pm, I received a text that said this is a reminder for your reservation at Pappy McGregor's Gastropub today at 6pm. I replied '1' to confirm the reservation. I immediately received a text afterwards that said, your reservation has been Confirmed. We look forward to seeing you! We arrived at the restaurant at 6 PM. The place was very busy. I I told the person when we arrived that I was there for dinner, and I had a reservation at 6 o'clock. He took a look at his iPad and said that he had no reservation for me. I showed him the confirmation of my reservation, and he again said I don't have a reservation for you under your name. He then said I need to talk to my manager. At that point another guy came and talked to me and explained to me that they had a large party that was there and couldn't accommodate us. I explained to him that I had a reservation and a confirmation for my time. I said we will just go find another place, but that for future reference for future patrons, it would be nice to accommodate the reservations. At which point, he just looked at me and said we're doing the best that we can. He had no desire to make any accommodations for us or for the fact that we were waiting to eat that evening. I would like to point out, that while they said that they showed no record of my reservation, I received a text at 6:06pm, that said good news your seats are ready. This was about the time that we were leaving. At 6:09 PM, I then received an email, that said that my reservation have been canceled. I find it interesting that they claimed that I did not have a reservation, but how could it be that I received a text that said my seats are ready and then a few minutes later to have an email that says my reservation was canceled... This is very poor service. This shows me that if you are not a local, your business is second rate to local patrons. So to all of you yelpers out there, I would recommend NOT even stopping by. Because your business is not welcomed. read more

We came here for drinks at 11pm on Friday and paid $5 cover. Not really sure what the cover is for... and then we grabbed our drinks and found the bar, just follow the signs towards the restroom. Good Times! read more

We had an enjoyable time having drinks and dinner in the bar. The food was delicious, the service was great, and we will definitely be back again. It was a fun place to hang out with friends. read more

I liked it a lot. The service was good and food was great. Onion rings were perfect. Very large portions, particularly for the chicken pot pie and fish and chips. Casual and relaxed pub. Had a lot of cool decorations inside. Cool Guinness decor. read more

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While spending the weekend in Paso Robles visiting the wineries, of course you have to go to the town Square. Everyone says so! This place was recommended by a couple of friends so we made sure to stop in for lunch before we left town and boy did it not disappoint. The food was delicious with a great menu. Our server was amazing. I wish I could remember her name. I'm so bummed. It has a great pub atmosphere! And the drinks are great as well! read more

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Fun place to grab drinks with friends on the weekends! Every time we've gone over the weekend they've had a DJ in their back room which brings in a fun crowd. Great central location downtown. read more

This was our first restaurant selection for our Paso Robles trip and we were very disappointed. We weren't very familiar with the layout so we entered the restaurant and immediately got scolded by the young lady at the bar and the hostess. The hostess pointed to two seats at the bar and as we proceeded to walk towards them, the young lady at the bar said "one seat is occupied but you're welcome to sit on the one chair". Considering it was for a party of two and not one, we stepped outside and told the hostess we would rather go somewhere else. Beware, staff is rude and unwelcoming. read more

Finally popped in here for dinner and we were beyond surprised with the amazing quality of food and cocktails as well as service! The lamb burger, pub burger, French onion soup and corned beef were on point!!! The craft cocktails were awesome too!!! read more

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I've been a Yelper since 2010, was Yelp Elite for three years then cancelled my Yelp account and started over. In 15 years, I've never reviewed only the food let alone only one entree. But in this case, Pappy's OG Mac & Cheese is the absolute hands down most delicious Macaroni & Cheese we've ever eaten. Three cheese blend + garlic + crispy onion straws all encasing what appears to look like crescent shaped raviolis. So unique, so much flavor, this OG Mac & Cheese caused our party of 7 at lunch to return the same day for dinner so that the few of us who didn't have that lucious delight for lunch could order it for dinner. Thank you Pappy McGregor's for your OG Mac & Cheese - 10 Stars. read more

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I have been to Paso Robles many times, but for some reason never sauntered into this gleaming pub. And that's odd because it is just a few doors down from Red Scooter, which I always haunt on my visits. Wellll. I asked a local merchant down the street: Whooo had the BEST Bloody Marys in town, and she instantly answered, "Pappy McGregor's". So I made that beeline.... She was right, but I'll get to that delish libation later... When I walk in, I am instantly welcomed with a big smile by Danita, the GM. She's been there 7, 8 years folks, so she is running a smooth ship, lemme tell you. I asked for a Bloody Mary, and I believe it got to the bar in less than 90 seconds, compliments of Nejai's deft hand. And, ohhhh, WHAT a deft hand! The balance of savory and spicy is a work of art. They are using well vodka, but do not let that deter you. It is a premium brand, whose name escapes me at the mome. But Nejai isn't wasting glass real estate with the requistite planks of faded celery. Nah, nah, nah. The ONLY vertically-inserted comestible you're gonna find is an entire length of crispy bacon!! But, you may sniff it before ya see it bobbing in all the tomato juice. LOL! Across the top is a toothpick with the perfect pickle combo: yellow pepper, a pearl onion (LOVE those!), etc. These folks aim to please at THIS watering hole, quite the OPPOSITE from that cash-only bar down the street. Just sayin'...: read more

Forgot to take pictures! Sorry! We had an early dinner; It was not too crowded at 5pm. My husband and I sat in the small indoor bar area. The staff was wonderful. Always dropping by at the perfect time. We both got a Wagyu burger. It was perfectly prepared! The prices here are very reasonable, too. My fave thing, it's so simple, was real glasses for the water. It felt upscale, so perfectly clean, heavy, cold & classy. The only bad time we had, when I took off a star, was bc when we walked in, the whole place smelled like fish. It was repulsive, we almost walked out. But it passed, and all finished well. read more

We had a really disappointing experience here. Our group was asked to leave after only a couple of drinks each because staff said we were "too drunk," which was honestly confusing and frustrating since none of us were intoxicated or causing any issues. It felt like the decision was completely arbitrary and handled poorly. There was no real explanation, just a quick cutoff and push to leave. The staff came across as overly aggressive and not interested in actually assessing the situation fairly. We were respectful the entire time, and being treated like that put a bad taste in our mouths. There are plenty of bars that know how to manage guests without making them feel singled out or disrespected. Wouldn't recommend based on this experience. read more

My only regret of my wedding night was doing my after party here. We had contacted in advance to pay cover for everyone and they said don't worry we'll take care of it when you arrive. We arrived and were willing to prepay for everyone on card but they would only take cash for cover. We gathered $$ and paid them cash to cover at least 30 guests but they charged everyone anyways Their ID policy is VERY strict and they wouldn't let anyone in without an ID, including several people in their sixties You could not order drinks without having every person who was getting a drink at the bar with you which was hard because it was so crowded Two of my friends got kicked out for going to the restroom together, despite going to separate stalls The bartenders were RUDE. They also closed an hour earlier than their actual hours- on a Saturday night We tried to show a local business some love and it completely backfired. We left to the Rodeo after and got significantly better service. I would avoid at all costs, everyone felt very unwelcome at this place. read more

Food is amazing, town is cute. Love the theme of the pub and was seated very quickly . Very cute with friendly staff. read more

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