Lovely lil pub/dive, will be coming back frequently
Val S.
Dark and divey -- but clean, with friendly, attentive staff. Great craft beer selection!
James Tosta
Fun times, nice bartenders, beer pong, darts, pool and
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
kevin rego
Love this place! Great neighborhood bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia M.
Definitely a very casual laid back dive bar! It seems like a lot of locals visit here and the crowd isn't super rowdy, something I'm all for! They don't have food that I know of but so have light snacks in a vending machine. depending on the bartender you can ask for cocktails but beer and easy drinks are a no brainer. It felt super affordable, and big plus that it was so clean. The bar itself is large and very spacious, I'd gladly come back!
Christopher Chua
McGovern's Bar is a great place to hangout with friends. The drinks are reasonably priced. But the place could be cleaner. The tables are sticky and the beer pong cups are moldy.Atmosphere: Has a chill and inviting atmosphere. My friends and I usually play darts, pool, and beer pong. They have a foosball table as well.Drinks: They have a wide selection of beers on tap, and an okay selection of spirits and wines. The cocktails are bad though, so I would recommend sticking with the basics. They have a shot and free 24oz PBR beer deal.Service: The service at McGovern's Bar is friendly and attentive. The bartenders are always happy to make recommendations, and they are quick to get your drinks.Parking: There is street parking available, but it can be difficult to find in the afternoon (night time is not busy). There is also a parking garage located a few blocks away.I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun/affordable place to chill with friends.
Alan S.
No nonsense bar. Cash only. Great place for pre- or post- dinner drinks. Very chill and laid back.
Andrew T.
Great atmosphere, good people and the owner Matt is amazing! Went for the Pliny release and was not let down! Love this place!
Riley S
Came here with my best friend and fiancé for a few drinks and the bartender Matt was absolutely amazing. He was very professional and informative while being polite which was very much appreciated. Will definitely be back.
Romy Deselover
30yrs old and 25yr old my boyfriend and I have both been coming here since We turned 21. The bartender served my boyfriend and I a round of beers and we sat down for our little date night. Having a good time, and we notice a large man come in and lean against the bar and start messing around with a taser. Like turning it on inside to show it off. Not a biggie, we laughed about it, just kind of small D energy. Then my boyfriend goes to get a second round and the big guy turns around and ask him for ID (mind you they’ve already served us). My boyfriend gives him his FEDRAL ISSUED passport ID card and he says they won’t serve us. He didn’t even glance at it just said he wouldn’t accept it. Also keep in mind we moved back to our home town of San Mateo recently and since then we’ve been coming here a lot for our nights out. We have not once had this issue. Seems like security guard with some ego issues, flexing a taser and denying regulars they’ve already served.
All day every day. This place is classic san mateo. Come on in and order your favorite dive bar classic.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Elena N.
Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2022Time: around 6pm and then again a little after 12 midnightParty of: 2 for the first visit, then 3 for the secondWe got to the area early for dinner and decided to grab a quick drink. Since it was so early, the bar wasn't really busy. We easily grabbed two stools towards the back. I got a Jameson neat and my friend grabbed a Jameson and ginger. Price for both was $16. The bartender was super sweet and attentive when needed. I enjoyed the chill vibe as I'm old. It's nice to be able to have a convo without yelling. Plus, they were playing music from the late 90s and early 2000s. Totally my jam! After dinner, another friend joined us and we came back. I had a fair amount to drink by then, so my recollection of that is a little hazy. But I do remember liking the vibe more before dinner. It was much busier here after midnight.We did notice they do whiskey flights, so may come back to check that out if in the area again.
Ian M
3.8/5. Decent pub. Pliny on tap. Same owners as Route 92 Sports Bar.
Cindy W.
Cute little bar with decent prices. I'm glad they serve their beer in the frosty, ice-cold mugs if you choose. I was also glad it wasn't overcrowded, so you can hear when others are speaking. There were several games, such as a pinball machine and pool.The bartender also was nice. The only downside is that they don't serve food; however, they say you can bring some in. I hope to return again one day.
Gavin McGee
Large, open, decent beer selection, pong, pool, pinball. Large liquor selectionAddendum: had an awesome time playing darts on their machine. Would highly recommend
Lovely lil pub/dive, will be coming back frequently
Dark and divey -- but clean, with friendly, attentive staff. Great craft beer selection!
Fun times, nice bartenders, beer pong, darts, pool and
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! Great neighborhood bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely a very casual laid back dive bar! It seems like a lot of locals visit here and the crowd isn't super rowdy, something I'm all for! They don't have food that I know of but so have light snacks in a vending machine. depending on the bartender you can ask for cocktails but beer and easy drinks are a no brainer. It felt super affordable, and big plus that it was so clean. The bar itself is large and very spacious, I'd gladly come back!
McGovern's Bar is a great place to hangout with friends. The drinks are reasonably priced. But the place could be cleaner. The tables are sticky and the beer pong cups are moldy.Atmosphere: Has a chill and inviting atmosphere. My friends and I usually play darts, pool, and beer pong. They have a foosball table as well.Drinks: They have a wide selection of beers on tap, and an okay selection of spirits and wines. The cocktails are bad though, so I would recommend sticking with the basics. They have a shot and free 24oz PBR beer deal.Service: The service at McGovern's Bar is friendly and attentive. The bartenders are always happy to make recommendations, and they are quick to get your drinks.Parking: There is street parking available, but it can be difficult to find in the afternoon (night time is not busy). There is also a parking garage located a few blocks away.I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun/affordable place to chill with friends.
No nonsense bar. Cash only. Great place for pre- or post- dinner drinks. Very chill and laid back.
Great atmosphere, good people and the owner Matt is amazing! Went for the Pliny release and was not let down! Love this place!
Came here with my best friend and fiancé for a few drinks and the bartender Matt was absolutely amazing. He was very professional and informative while being polite which was very much appreciated. Will definitely be back.
30yrs old and 25yr old my boyfriend and I have both been coming here since We turned 21. The bartender served my boyfriend and I a round of beers and we sat down for our little date night. Having a good time, and we notice a large man come in and lean against the bar and start messing around with a taser. Like turning it on inside to show it off. Not a biggie, we laughed about it, just kind of small D energy. Then my boyfriend goes to get a second round and the big guy turns around and ask him for ID (mind you they’ve already served us). My boyfriend gives him his FEDRAL ISSUED passport ID card and he says they won’t serve us. He didn’t even glance at it just said he wouldn’t accept it. Also keep in mind we moved back to our home town of San Mateo recently and since then we’ve been coming here a lot for our nights out. We have not once had this issue. Seems like security guard with some ego issues, flexing a taser and denying regulars they’ve already served.
Restaurantji Recommends
All day every day. This place is classic san mateo. Come on in and order your favorite dive bar classic.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2022Time: around 6pm and then again a little after 12 midnightParty of: 2 for the first visit, then 3 for the secondWe got to the area early for dinner and decided to grab a quick drink. Since it was so early, the bar wasn't really busy. We easily grabbed two stools towards the back. I got a Jameson neat and my friend grabbed a Jameson and ginger. Price for both was $16. The bartender was super sweet and attentive when needed. I enjoyed the chill vibe as I'm old. It's nice to be able to have a convo without yelling. Plus, they were playing music from the late 90s and early 2000s. Totally my jam! After dinner, another friend joined us and we came back. I had a fair amount to drink by then, so my recollection of that is a little hazy. But I do remember liking the vibe more before dinner. It was much busier here after midnight.We did notice they do whiskey flights, so may come back to check that out if in the area again.
3.8/5. Decent pub. Pliny on tap. Same owners as Route 92 Sports Bar.
Cute little bar with decent prices. I'm glad they serve their beer in the frosty, ice-cold mugs if you choose. I was also glad it wasn't overcrowded, so you can hear when others are speaking. There were several games, such as a pinball machine and pool.The bartender also was nice. The only downside is that they don't serve food; however, they say you can bring some in. I hope to return again one day.
Large, open, decent beer selection, pong, pool, pinball. Large liquor selectionAddendum: had an awesome time playing darts on their machine. Would highly recommend