McCarthy's | Irish Pub

Cool place, service was good.

Bouncer shoved me. I told him if I was in the way, I’d move, but please don’t touch me. He shoved me harder and said if I didn’t like it, get out. Is he this rude to everyone, or homophobic?
This was the bouncer

Bouncers and staff are unprofessional and rude.

Rude bartenders, closes earlier than advertised. At least the drinks are fairly priced!

Bouncer needs an ego check and a lesson on discrimination. Showed up with a few friends for our first stop of the night, visiting SLO as Cal Poly Almuni. The bouncer denied us because someone we weren’t associated with (just walked up in front of us) was too drunk. He immediately grouped us in with this random and turned us away. We tried to explain but he wouldn’t listen. If he decided he doesn’t want our business, I hope his bosses understand that he’s turning away business for no good reason.

Service: 1

We were back in town for a college event and decided to stop by for a few drinks. It was the same as we remembered from back in 1999. Same feel and warm vibes. Great service and stuff drinks

Parking: Easy street parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blood Orange Tecate PO-Mosa

Terribly rude staff. Debated writing this review for a while but one of the staff members put his hands on me and shoved me.

Service: 1

I haven't eaten here yet but the bartenders here are so spot on amazing it's unbelievable. They see me approaching and my drink set up is on the bar just the way I like it. I love it here and everybody is loads more fun than a barrel full of monkeys. I prefer the daytime/early evening cast of local characters and hard working folks who have manners, intelligence, and moral fiber, which is sorely lacking these days. McCarthy's is the shizzz!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Perfect dive bar, where if everybody doesn’t know your name, they will by the time you leave.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Cool vibe with friendly bartenders and nice patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Came in a few years ago, great spot! That bloody mary still remains one of my all time favorites. Next time I'm in town I'll for sure be coming here

I ordered a beer that was ten bucks and sat at the bar, and the bartender told me to get up n go because I’m not tipping. I was like bruh fr, i gotta go cause I didn’t tip for a single beer as a college student? Then he stabbed me six times and I just left cause I was done with that place. For real tho crazy that I can’t even hang without tipping ig?‍♂️. Tipping culture crazy nowadays, when I work I do not expect a tip especially if I were doing something easy like filling a glass. Fully recovered from the wounds now tho

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Worst pub in SLO. Horrible service and filthy. We were welcomed by rats crawling across the floor and and the staff were rude and unhelpful. 100% the worst pint of Guinness I’ve had in California - spend your money elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I love all the bartenders at this place. Good times always!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

All fine until the bouncers get violent. be very careful and suggest staying away