[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you wanna come to a nice pub this is your place for a Friday night it's a nice place not to crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] First time here and I had the fish and chips and I have to say it's a darn good one. The tartar sauce was interesting at fist I thought it was ranch cause the consistency was very liquid but it was actually delicious. Then I tried my friends rubhen sandwich and It was so good.i have to say overall the food is darn good. read more

Rugby House Pub - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

I have no words that after all this years, I haven't made a review for this place. I used to come here before Covid and even before the Yelp Elite status. They have decent selection of draft beers and now they have a very applaudable choices of draft for local to craft that I've never heard of. Food is also very comparable to other places around . Consider getting their fish and chips or try their lamb French dip for a change. read more

Rugby House Pub - beer taps on the bar - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

Did you know this is a local, family owned, business? If not, you do now! I'm a huge fan of eating local. We visited Rugby House at 5pm on a Saturday night. This was not a busy time for them. I suspect its hoping & jumping during their happy hour which is 9pm to 11pm. Not busy worked for us during COVID. All 3 of us ordered the fish & chips. Nice sized fish planks, thick, cooked perfectly, and just enough batter to have that crispy texture. We really enjoyed it. I love tarter sauce with fish. They serve a tarter sauce made in house unlike any I've ever had. It was like a salad dressing rather than a chunky dip. It was unique, flavorful and delicious!! Then we asked about desserts. I always ask if its brought in or made in house. The owner smiled and said with great pride, "we make everything from scratch." We tried the homemade brownie. It was topped with vanilla ice cream and a few sweet berries. It was more than enough for all 3 of us. I would definitely order that again. $6.00 We will definitely go back. We've been looking for good fish, thanks to the positive Yelp reviews we gave them a try and this place is now in our top 5 list for weekly rotation. read more

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Came in for Sunday brunch and we didn't have quite the experience as the first time. Decided to sit again at the bar.. their were two bartenders working and the restaurant wasnt all that busy. I had asked for two different beers from their draught list and were informed they were out. I felt slighted by the bartenders attitude a few times and we had to call for their attention when we needed something. I did order the rueben and it was pretty good. Not the best I've ever had, but it was good. The meat seemed a little flaky. Hard to explain. I ended up ordering a bloody mary. It didn't come with sll the bus snd whistles that I've had st other bars, but it was drinkable. read more

Rugby House Pub - Bloody mary - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]So this is a nice little pub, owners are there and nice folks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was good, and a proper drink is served. Def a good go to spot for a drink and a quick bite and there open a bit later than most everything else in the area. read more

Locally owned and fabulous, personable service. DO NOT SLEEP on the fish & chips, the lemon pepper wings (get the wmd sauce on the side!), and that reuben [[HIGHLIGHT]]Trivia nights are always a good time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tons of locals and regulars- easy, relaxed, good vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Closed, wish they would have been nicer to us, their customers, who spent money & were good tippers.

We never knew this place existed until my wife had a hair appointment close by. I was impressed by its authenticity as a Pub from the British Isles. Smithwick's on Tap! Bangers and Mash, Shepherd's Pie! Come On! I had the Shepherds Pie and it was delish! It was a slow time but service was spot on. Great accidental discovery and we will be back for sure. read more

Rugby House Pub - Hanging at the Rugby House! - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place for gatherings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a back area that can accommodate decent sized groups of 50 or so with table service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bar stocks UK beers on draft. Good is reasonable, especially for a pub, with a decent selection of pub to healthy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is usually some sports themed stuff on the tv, and you can ask to have something in particular turned in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Go! All food is house prepared, no flash frozen trash. Recommend the Reuben and the Fish and Chips. The whole menu is tops, I send folks from out of town here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This isnt bar food, this the the Wolf kitchen, howlin' good eats, fair pour at the bar, and they'll even turn the big screen on for Stars games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you John and Sasha for doing what you do!!!!!!! read more

I love little pubs. I haven't been here at night or during happy hour. I haven't even had a drink here. So... what am I doing here? Eating their food and enjoying the quieter atmosphere during the weekday lunch times. I probably shouldn't give my secret hiding spots away but this is one of them. The food here is great and it was unexpected. I didn't intend on coming here during my first visit. I was planning to go to Yama but I subconsciously drove a little further down and parked here instead to avoid parking near other people. (My car and I have agoraphobia.) So, I thought I'd give Rugby House a try instead of going to Yama. And I'm glad I did! The fish and chips are good. I don't always care for cole slaw but it's great here. Great enough for me to sub fries with extra slaw... and I LOVE fries. The server/bartender was friendly, helpful and attentive without being overbearing. One of these days, I'll get a drink here. read more

Rugby House Pub - Fish and chips (half portion) - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I think this place is highly underrated! The place has an amazing atmosphere, typical pub though. It's very chill and has booth and regular tables. It can seat small and large parties. It's on the smaller size though, and they don't take reservations. The food is really good, it was tasty and fresh, and service was prompt and attentive. They have a good selection of beers, and cocktails. If you want to watch a game and just enjoy some good company while being able to talk, this is the place! read more

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Best Fish & Chips ever! Crispy thin crust well cooked fresh fish! Devine! We also adored the Crab "Seafood Roll" and had a amazing Hamburger with fries. Drinks by a friendly bartender were perfectly made after an amusing conversation with at bartender. We are a fussy ladies trio about our food and drink! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: It's a relaxed atmosphere pug with Rugby jerseys and team flags[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music a bit too load, but that's part of being in a pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable seating and clean restroom[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].. read more

Best fish and chips I've had since England! They made the "chips" just like they do in Great Britain! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Huge bar with plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of booths and hightops for groups and families.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great beer selection including draft Guinness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh! And the music is the best part! 80's and 90's rock[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic service, great drinks and overall amazing spot for a relaxing afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check it out!

good place to catch the game and have a chill night with friends. I came on a friday night and there were barely 10 people in the whole place. there are TV's everywhere so we were able to watch hockey and basketball at the same time. they also have a late night happy hour 9-11 pm. however the place closes at 11 pm which is really early for a friday night. read more

Great people, both the owners and staff and their customers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was like a family atmosphere with the right mix of friendliness and sarcasm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Reasonably priced cocktails, excellent food, and an excellent staff. I had the pork chop special and the bangers and mash (separate visits) and both were excellent. read more

Been here 5 or 6 times now. We have added it to our normal rotation of places to eat. Burgers, Fish & Chips, full bar, too many things to list. But I like it!!!! Great staff!!! read more

This place has a great neighborhood bar feel to it. The bartenders know their beers and are ready to offer suggestions if you're having trouble choosing from their above average selection. The patio is dog friendly, which gives this place extra stars from me. The bartenders even know some of the regular dog visitors by name. I was impressed with their food specials and wish we hadn't eaten earlier. After staying there longer than we should have ,we ordered their yummy baked pretzels that tasted great with our beers. Their happy hour prices are very good and so are their daily drink specials. We will definitely be visiting this place often. read more

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Wow. Amazing food. Not "bar" food, it's actually really well prepared and flavorful! Best cheese fries I have ever had. Great beer selection! I went with my mother, teenage son and husband and thought it would be awkward in a Pub setting but the staff is so friendly and attentive. Menu is large; I couldn't decide what to get! I will definitely be coming here more often. read more

Rugby House Pub - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

I loved this place, The food was wonderful, and they had a diverse menu. Unfortunately, it;s now closed. When my calls to order take out went to voicemail four times in a row, I just couldn't believe they were that busy to not answer the phone. I drove down and found a notice on the door from the landlord saying that due the establishments failure to pay rent, the property had been seized. I hope they can find funding to reopen! read more

Rugby House Pub reminded Hubby and I of our favorite pubs in the UK. Relaxed atmosphere to gather for drinks or sit down for a meal. Kudos to the team behind the bar, who also worked the dining room. Hubby and I shared the happy hour Blue Cheese Waffle Fries. For dinner, Hubby got the Reuben, and the server recommended Shepherd's Pie for me. The food was really good. Great place to grab a bite or hang out with friends. read more

Rugby House Pub - Reuben with fries - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Another Update: Rugby House has earned the coveted last star from me, for making my favorite brunch ever, excellent dinner specials, great drinks and awesome service. This place is on our regular rotation amongst only six places we frequent. If you like biscuits and gravy, the Which Came First brunch is my favorite brunch; seriously, it is sooooo good. The biscuits are topped with country fried chicken breast, sausage gravy and poached eggs. It also comes with home fries and bacon. We lick our plates clean for this brunch. It is only available on weekends beginning at 11a. I also like Big Mike's Badass Breakfast but it is really made for two. It comes with scotch eggs and corn beef hash. Once in a while they'll have dinner specials, I think starting in the Fall. We look forward to the Chef's special creations. He is a talented chef and his meals never disappoint. Our favorite is the lamb. I reiterate from my previous review that I am not fond of lamb, but the lamb special from here is one of the best meals. We have also had double cut pork chops, which makes Perry's pork chops taste like trash. We recently had the deep fried ribs--insane! The best drinks are made by Mike and you can't miss his top shelf margarita. On regular evenings or afternoon visits, we usually will stick with well done hot wings with Gonzo sauce on the side and maybe a cup of chili. We love this place. Update: This unassuming establishment is what I would call a hidden gem and serves some knockout food. We are regulars here and eat here at least once a week. Sure, it is a pub and people come here to drink. But we come here to eat. They have a great happy hour menu. My husband likes the sliders but I always get the fish tacos. They are street style and comes with two for $4. Not only is it a deal, it is outstanding. Perfectly crunchy fish (I think it is cod), tender on the inside, with apple slaw and some mayo dressing. Gives SoCal Baja fish tacos a run for their money. They have Thursday dinner specials and we brought our friends for lamb chop night. I don't normally eat lamb. This lamb we had was out of this world good. It was so flavorful and not gamey at all. Our plates were licked clean. If we are not eating much, we will usually have the lean turkey chili. It has tremendous flavor and good heat, but not so hot that it is inedible. I thought my turkey chili was the best until I tried this turkey chili--it leaves mine in the dust. Oh yeah, their drinks are great too. They make some good and strong top shelf margaritas. I can barely drink one and it is time to stop. Plano is full of fancy schmancy places to eat now and gastropubs seem to dominate. I will take this grungy, quite pub with awesome food over those places. read more

Rugby House Pub - Lamb dinner special - Pubs Near Me - Plano, Texas

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One of the best local pubs in north Dallas. Chill staff, great made from scratch food, welcoming vibe all around. Go to spot for watching sports. Highly recommend read more

Came across a well known website listing this pub as a spot that was showing a particular game and had great food/drink, called to confirm which they said they were. Stoked for the event I came to the bar and was met by an extremely curt woman who said they were not showing the game and were closing early. Never asked if I still wanted anything to eat or drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With 4 people in the entire place, you'd think they'd be more welcoming to see business come in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Weird vibe... not the pubs I'm used to for sure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you want a place that feels like home with friendly people, amazing food and a strong pour...Look no further, Rugby house is it!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We visited from Atlanta and long for a place like this in our area! The food is epic, bartenders are attentive, and the owners care that you are taken care of. We loved it so much we went back throughout our trip!!! If you are thinking, stop and go now! read more

First time here and this place did not disappoint. Best fish N chips, and patty melt read more

Great local pub with excellent food, and a great selection of beer and ale. Comfortable, casual environment with room for private parties.

Awesome neighborhood pub! Fantastic food! My favorites are the Lemon Haddock, Burger, Patty Melt, Fish & Chips, and Avocado with chicken or beef. The fries are terrific! Great selection of beers and a well-stocked bar! And they have special entrees sometimes like lamp chops and steak medallions. They also have a back room area that can be reserved for larger groups. read more

I've been here since they opened. They have settled so nicely into a favorite neighborhood bar. Sasha and John are always on top of it. The surprise here has always been the food. Easily some of the best bar food around. I sauntered in for lunch today and I was so happy to see a summer menu. I wanted something light. I got the stuffed avocado with beef. Omg. It was perfect. Completely filling but light. Nice touch was the add of lettuce leaves and the big spoon to make it easy to scoop out a portion for a lettuce wrap. I would love to see this one stay on the menu for sure. read more

It was okay but nothing special. Very pubby feel to it. The menu offers a few Irish pub items like stew and shepherds pie and corned beef. Overall, the food was underseasoned and didn't have a lot of flavor. The service was meh. Not awful but not great. read more

Had lunch here with some co-workers, and since we're not bankers, there was no alcohol. However, we did partake of the food. We started out with giant soft pretzels as a starter, and there were quite good! They're soft, but not super soft like cake or something, Served very hot, a little cup of quite spicy mustard and a cup of beer cheese (a little runny) were also provided. It was a nice starter and enjoyed by all. I selected a half portion of fish and chips for my entree, which netted me a plate with a good serving of crispy fries, fairly generously cut, and a modestly sized piece of golden brown fried cod. Also on the plate was some quite good cole slaw, which usually isn't my thing, but this was very tasty. The fish needed a little salt and, of course, I applied malt vinegar generously. There was no fishy flavor, and the meat was tender and the crust was crispy and delicious. Although I didn't sample other dishes, my fellow diners gave thumbs up to their dishes, including French dip sandwich and the Rugby Club sandwich. Also, the place had plenty of space for a Thursday lunch and the service was quick and friendly from Kim, our server. Give this place a try! read more

Came in for lunch. Pretty empty but all items made from scratch. Had a bowl of beef stew at the bar - perfect for a cold and rainy day. Rest of the menu looks really good too. Super friendly and quick service. Good place with room for groups. read more

Great food, environment, and selection of beers. I've been coming here for 4 years and have not had a bad experience, and have had many great experiences. Great spot for a fun date night too. Has an easygoing bar feel with amazing food. Can't beat that! read more

This is my first visit to The Rugby House, and what a first impression! They served my Smithwick's draft in a pint glass. This is important to me! The food is outstanding. Had the Irish reuben. Made in-house with locally sourced ingredients, and it's very tasty. I'm not sure what brand of ketchup they serve, but it tasted odd. A little Tabasco sauce fixed that. Large selection of beers, which goes without saying. Got to sample a few, and the bartender was very helpful. Exceptional service, though I'm the only one in here. It's a shame that this establishment isn't positively hopping with business! But maybe I can help change that. Don't let the holy grail take all the glory! Come visit the Rugby House!! read more

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Sad experience. Poor service. Sunday night. We were one of only 3 groups, all groups of only 1 or 2 patrons tops. The place was basically empty. We sat at the bar. Went for there for the normally great Moscow Mule I've had there in the past yet this night they were out of Ginger beer, the necessary ingredient. Settled for alternative choices. After our 1st round of drinks were done we waited for 1 of the 2 bartenders to return. After our 1st round was finished at least 20 minutes went by with no return service. I then tried to hail them politely with a wave of the hand several times with no notice by them. So after being ignored & unattended for so long I got up and went to the end of the bar where they both were anchored to request a second round. Even if they were packed it would be poor service. But they were near empty. Many times I've seen 1 lone bartender serve 10 or more groups with great service in other establishments. Then we asked if they had chips and salsa. Nope. Potato chips and Ranch dressing was all they offered & what we again settled for. Almost $5. for potato chips. Many places we go have complimentary chips and salsa. So meh. With the place being essentially empty I don't understand the lack of decent service. Ultimately I blame the management or lack thereof for the poor service level. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of one is that they do serve good drinks. Too many great alternatives nearby. read more

Food was great. Too full. We took a friend for his Birthday. He is a Craft Beer person and was able to find one that he wanted to try. Score read more

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The best brunch that we have ever had in the state of Texas!!! You absolutely must come have Sunday brunch here!!!!

Kudos to the Holy Grail Pub for keeping bar hours in ths post-Covid era. Showed up at 11:15 for celebratory birthday drinks, not realizing the hours here had changed...and even though we have known the owner for 14 years, we were met with a shoulder shrug and a "sorry, we just want to go home, so go away" attitude. Admittedly, didn't come here super often, but won't be back again. read more