The kids wanted to take me out for Mother's Day and we needed a dog friendly location. The day was perfect for sitting outside, the staff were great. They even brought us a picture of ice water and makeshift bowl for our dog! I stuck to my fish and chips and my daughter had the paddy melt which was really good. My son had a Reuben but you couldn't taste the corn beef due to a ton of sauerkraut. He had to take some off. Anyone wanted true Irish pub food should check them out. read more

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We ordered the mini pitcher of domestic and were served with 2 dirty pint glasses. One had a little red/strawberry stuff inside the glass. Gross. We did get pints that looked clean but had water spots. We drank our line star that was not that cold. Needless to say, we didn't want to eat there based on cleanliness. The bathrooms are not great either. Good luck. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Sean Patrick's Irish Pub is a good place to for a drink. The staff is very friendly. Service has good. Prices are reasonable for drinks and food. Seating options inside or out, depending on what you choose. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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I was picking my wife up from the train station and we stopped here for dinner. The service was a bit challenged by only having one person working behind the bar ball was taking all of the bar orders as well as all of the food orders so it took a while to get our order in. When the food came out it was hot and tasty. I went for the chicken fried steak. They marinate it in Guinness. It had a nice flavor but it was tough enough that it took a steak knife to cut it. The wife had the shepherd's pie and she thought it was great. It came with a small side salad and made her very happy The staff seems very friendly and does her best to serve people under the constraints they have. I recommend the place and I'll probably go back someday read more

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One of my favorite places as a San Marcos local. Texan burger and fries are awesome, drinks are great. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - The Texas Burger Tom collins - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great experience! I ordered the shepherds pie, a side of Mac and cheese, and a side of cabbage. The shepherds pie was 10/10 Mac and cheese was nicely baked and cheesy but a lil spicy (reminded me of rotel queso) The cabbage was amazing 10/10, great seasoning. Definitely coming back for it again. read more

Great beer selection and full bar. There are lots of TVs, pool tables, shuffle board and a patio. Great spot for UFC! read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Beer menu - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Today's trip to Sean Patrick's Irish Pub was another one of those weird situations, where I should've been there before. Within the last four years, my college roommate and I have made two trips to San Marcos to visit our old stomping grounds, eat breakfast at Herbert's, and visit any breweries in the area. Although Sean Patrick's has been there since 2005, it never came up in any of our Google searches. We even drove right by it to look at the old Too Bitter. Now, here I am on a trip to Canyon Lake, and it suddenly pops up. That's why I headed over today. I honestly can't say that it brought back any nostalgia from my college days. I can't really remember what it was like back in the 70s when I used to go there all the time to party with my friends at the Too Bitter. But, I really liked the atmosphere in its current form. It has all the charm of an old small Texas downtown building and just enough "dive bar" attitude to make me feel very comfortable. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed to get there and discover that they only had two beers on tap that were actually brewed there. I was also disappointed to learn that they no longer do flights. The website gives the impression that they have several different beers and has pictures of different flights. However, they do have a really great craft beer selection on tap. I tried their Good Juicy JuJu IPA, and it was pretty good. The menu has lots of interesting things to choose. I kept it fairly simple and had a patty melt with sweet potato fries, which were the highlight of the meal. The sandwich was not the best patty melt I've ever had, but it was passable. They call it a paddy melt, and have switched out some of the traditional ingredients.. I think the thick Texas toast washed out the other flavors instead of adding to them like Ryebread normally does. Doubling the amount of both the provolone and salt in the burger would have made it better. It's really only my problem. I am a fan of the traditional patty melt. I was there at around 1:30 in the afternoon. It was pretty dead at that time. But, about four other couples came in while I was there, ranging from college age to possibly a bit older than me. When my college roommate comes to Texas to visit again, I will definitely bring him to Sean Patrick's for lunch. But, I'm gonna go for some of the Irish selections. read more

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We were looking for a bar open on Christmas afternoon. Luckily Sean Patrick's was open and jammin. Had a few very tasty cocktails and spent some time with our friends. Lots of regulars showed up too. Wd will be back to try the food. read more

Of course! Fish and Chips is the go to item I order. Absolutely crispy, the peas are buttery, chips hold up its integrity.

What f'ing bar in a COLLEGE TOWN runs out of Octoberfest beer four days before Halloween?? Lame a** bar ! Dirty, poor service drinks are WAY overpriced! Won't be back. SMH read more

After my haircut, my wife and I decided to try out Sean Patrick's for lunch. We heard some good things about it so we figured this was as good a time as any to check it out while we're by the town square. When we walked in, we saw the sign "Line starts here"...so we stood by it expecting someone to acknowledge our presence or, at the very least, wave us over. After a couple minutes of waiting and no wait staff greeting us, I walked on over to the bar and found out diners place food and beverage orders at the bar! That would've been nice to know for first time diners! In any case, we perused the menu and we both ordered off the lunch menu, Irish Boxty with veggie medley for her and Guinness BBQ Pork Chop with mashed potatoes and green beans for me. Service was a bit slow but we weren't famished. My wife loved the veggie medley and really liked the boxty, commenting how tender and flavorful it was, especially the creamy mustard dill sauce. She did say the boxty was just warm and not hot. My pork chop was really good...not the most tender piece of meat but the Guinness BBQ glaze was on point. All in all, we loved the food and the historic ambience of the place. Service, especially for first timers not familiar with the ordering protocol, could be better. Lunch for 2 came out to just under $30. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Guinness BBQ Pork Chop - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Always a great experience. The chicken pot pie is the best. Always cold beer. Highly recommend.

Fish and chips was good but made me pay for extra ranch and then didn't give me ranch just horseradish and coleslaw in ranch containers, which was F'ing disappointing read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Fish and chips was good but made me pay for extra ranch and then didn't give me any ranch on my Togo order. Just coleslaw and horseradish - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Another one of my favorites in town It's been a very long time since I've been back And yet I still live here. But let me just say, nice location downtown. Food is wonderful Service is amazing I need to get back here soon. What I will say is Sean Patrick's is the definition of the Beauty of San Marcos If you are ever visiting or you are moving here, Sean Patrick's is the WAY TO GO!!!!!!!! read more

Sean Patrick's is a hybrid restaurant and bar. It's a comfortable spot in the middle of downtown San Marcos. It's a "place your order and your work is finished" establishment. Once done and seated, you don't have to worry about your water glass or coffee cup running dry. The entrees are terrific, the kind of comfort food that your mom might cook after a tough day....and she had an Irish heritage. Will definitely be back there when business brings us back to the area. read more

Always a great time at Sean's! Not only do they have fantastic food but an amazing beer selection. The staff makes you feel at home!!

My son and I stopped by to eat lunch and seater ourselves, per the sign. My son sat at the table while i left for the restroom and we waited for about 6-8 minutes and were never helped. It wasn't busy so not sure why we were not serviced but definitely too long of a time for any customer to be waited on. We left and went to a pizza place down the road and it was super good. We'll give it a shot some other time we are in San Marcos. read more

WiFi password is Guest2018... I haven't been to Sean Patrick's since I graduated from Texas State in 2011... Not much has changed and I'm glad for that. It was nice to reminisce. Meet a couple for dinner while going through town. They recommended this place because they have "The Incredible Burger", a vegan burger option. They have driven to San Marcos a couple of times from Kyle just for that burger. One got it on a Patty Melt and said the Texas toast was the perfect addition. The other got it on a regular bun. Both with fries. Both disappeared quickly! They also had a Bloody Mary each. The staff was very accommodating in regards to one's request for extra olives. My husband had the fish and chips Irish style, so a Guinness based batter. I had the fish and chips Texas style, so a corn meal based batter. Both were fantastic. I tried some of his. His better was crunchier and crisper than mine. Both were very good. My husband had the Solid Gold lager. He said it was pretty light but good. The overall noise got a little loud quickly but it's a Saturday night in a college town so that's not unexpected. There are a couple of pool tables and several TVs. It's a great college hang out place. Lots of beer options. My husband said there was a trough in the men's restroom... The ladies could have used some attention but mostly well maintained. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Texas style fish and chips - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Went for the first time in a long time and the food was awesome! All of our meals were great, lots of variety in the menu and fun atmosphere next to the San Marcos square. Fun night out! read more

I've been here before and previously would've probably given 3-4 stars , but they have definitely stepped their game up!!! Me and my boyfriend came in to watch the World Cup game because I remembered this place had tons of tv's, and the most seating out of pretty much any bar in San Marcos . We ordered drinks , chili cheese fries, and a DELICIOUS 2$ scoop of pistachio almond ice cream in a waffle cone . All the food was awesome ( which I can't remember saying in past experiences .) After the game we opted for some shuffle board and darts , which was a great end to an awesome World Cup game . Couldn't have asked for a better place/ environment for watching , enjoying great food, and hearing a lively crowd !!! read more

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Sean Patrick's is a classic San Marcos drop spot. A little Irish gem for Bobcats! It's a fun indoor and outdoor bar and eatery for games especially! They have a variety of beers on tap, great drink specials, and fun bar food, such as sliders, fried pickles, and artichoke dip! It's always a fun time and the vibe is college sports type of vibe! I will say the waitstaff is great, but the biggest piece that was not great was that there is only one place to place your orders, get refills etc and you have to stand in typically long lines, so it was a bit annoying having to stand in a 10-15 min line to order another beer, instead of having a waitress who can simply bring it. But overall it was a great experience, it's fun, and as a bobcat Alum it's always a drop spot when in town! read more

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Never disappoints. Reminds me of my favorite place in Albuquerque when I was still in college.

If you are looking for some hardcore authentic snooty nosed Irish pub...don't come here (lad or lass). You're NOT in Ireland! This is Texas! If you are looking for a place with some great food with an Irish flair, you are good to go. If you like cold beer, and a great selection of it, again, you're good to go. If you like good service, yep, good to go. Lots of TV's. Great place to take in a game. Wonderful place to hang out in a college town and pass some time. They've got pool tables, shuffleboard, a nice outdoor patio for you and your dog. Overall, great drink selection. Great beer selection. Tasty food. One of my SMTX faves, and certainly my GO-TO when I am in town! read more

Good food and many options. More than just bar food and the atmosphere was nice for an afternoon lunch. Prices were good.

We're visiting the area to prepare for a future move, drove past and decided to stop in. So glad we did. My husband had the Texas Philly & I had the chicken pot pie. The pot pie was so good. The crust and gravy were perfect. I wish there was more crust. I had the lunch portion. I'm not sure if the regular portion is bigger but I definitely wanted more. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Chicken Pot Pie - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Saint Patrick's block party is a joke. $10 cover charge... you want water to stay hydrated after drinking their coffee beer... $2 a bottle of water. Let's talk about the beer... not a great selection they only have miller (green) beer the worst. 30 min waiting time in line for crappy beer. I'm not doing that mistake again. They had harp but it happen to get broken at the peak of the day. Huh?! If you want good quality head down to the tap room they don't not close all their good beer selection and they had a live music for free. This will be my go to place to celebrate going forward. read more

Your Sean Patrick's meal chronology for Tuesday, April 6, 2010: Monday, April 5, 2010... 1200 Buffalo Chicken Salad Checks In 2000 Buffalo Chicken Salad Checks Out Tuesday, April 6, 2010 0600 Buffalo Chicken Salad Checks Out Tune in tomorrow for another chapter of The Never-Ending Salad. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Logo - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I will say this was my first time here and I didn't know what to do when I walked in. There was a sign that said to walk around the place and look at the menu and order at the bar but it was super confusing. after we ordered it took 30-40 mins to bring out our food and it was simple dishes ( 2 house salads) we also had our kids with us and the chicken wasn't really cooked all the way. NEVER GET THERE SOUP OF THE DAY! it was supposed to be sausage potato but instead they gave us a veggie stew and it was gross. The service was awful they forgot to bring out three of our drinks and took almost an hour to get our meal to us when we ordered basic dishes. We got 2 salads 2 soups and a order of potato skins. The potato skins were a little bland and could use some more salt and they were very thick could have been cut thinner. The last thing is service was awful period. It looks like they only had 1 cook and about 20 people waiting for food. read more

Specials were crazy good today. Cod for the fish today and app special was an excellent irish egg roll (corned beef and cabbage) read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Corned beef cabbage eggrolls. Excellently done. - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Love this spot, they have great bartenders and even better vibes. Good prices on drinks and the food is good too!

Pros: Good draft beer selection; good pork chop; amazing in-house Guinness BBQ sauce; pretty good BBQ bacon burger (pro tip order BBQ sauce on side so you get a healthy helping); very good onion rings Cons: Can be very loud; small dipping sauce containers (may charge extra for BBQ sauce) read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - BBQ Bacon Burg - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

If I could give a zero that's what this review would be! I almost never give 1 star but this place does not even deserve that!!!! We always visit Irish Pubs everywhere we go and love them. Cool appearance from the outside so we thought cool! Went in and sat at the bar right in front of a bartender, two girls came in after us and sat down. He finished the drinks he was making and then walked over to them to take their order. No problem, maybe he didn't see the order we came in. Poured their drinks right in front of us and still did not even recognize we were sitting there. A guy then came up to the end of the bar and this ASS walks right by us to go take his order! We tried to get his attention and he still ignored us! Asked for a manager and told her what happened and he wouldn't work for me! She said we could sit down and she would wait on us. HARD NO!!!! DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE YOUR BUSINESS!!' read more

I have been coming here forever and normally it's amazing and a just friendly awesome place. However, today I went for brunch and I've never had more rude service from a bartender. From ignoring people to snide remarks and just overall bad service. It broke my heart being treated this way at a local gem. read more

I know as simple as it may seem, but the chicken strips are FIRE!! I will seriously crave these things and get up to go there for just that and a nice cold craft beer. Service is super welcoming and the other food is amazing as well!! read more

Love the food here, good drink selection too. Great place to watch a Texas State away game. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Bunks Lemonade - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

This place is far from being like an Irish pub with Irish food. Any Non-American visiting would tell you Shepard's Pie is made with lamb and not beef. It's ok to make it with beef but one must correct their menu as it's correctly called "Cottage Pie" when made with beef. Blackjack Burger - Pretty Good Philly Cheese Steak - No Flavour (yes, there's a damn U in it) Smithwicks - Ran Out (pronounced incorrectly... don't say the W) As a immigrant this is far from Irish, in fact so far removed from anything Irish it's an insult. No offense, but an American would never know the bloody difference! In addition, the bathrooms are named "Lasses" and "Boyos".... the ladies is a SCOTTISH name and the men's is WELSH name; no S at the end. This damn place needs to learn some shit really quickly, because they look like fuck'n idiots to everyone out of county. Skip this shit-hole and get a decent beer and food at Aquabrew down the street... you were warned, so go ahead regret it at your leisure! read more

The food wasn't so bad, but the servers apparently don't wear pants. Weird. It's counter service, but the people who bring you your food don't have to wear pants. read more

Excellent pub food, excellent beer selection, great atmosphere. Great place for food, fun, and friends.

Been coming here since it first opened. Many fun memories of wild World Cup soccer matches here BUT now when they are listed as a Pub Club spot for Austin FC, it's a total joke. So sad. We have come for at least 4 games and every single time, we have to ask them for the TVs and audio to be switched over to to the Austin FC game. They usually don't do it till game time! So frustrating especially since they are on the list as an official Pub Club for watching. Clearly I'm not the only one who thinks this as there are never more than 2-4 of us there. We are so disappointed as this USED TO BE the best place to come watch soccer together. read more

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub - Austin FC needs to take them off the list since they clearly don't care. - Irish Near Me - San Marcos, Texas