Bad. Just bad. Staff extremely disrespectful to veterans.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anne Angst
The large outdoor space is amazing for kiddos
The Robinson Family
Went with the family in the afternoon. They use the QR code for the menu which makes sense but also means minimal contact with server. Ordered food and was brought out what I thought was the wrong wing type (you tell me if these look like Carribean Jerk wings). Wings also were overcooked. Best part of the meal were the fries.
Love going for a meal outside but probably will opt for other places in the future.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Randy Czarnetzki
Authentic Irish dive pub vibe. The menu is somewhat limited but all items are very good. The staff is fast and friendly.
Parking: Finding a parking spot can be a nightmare.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
Alexey Fayuk
Extremely slow service. QR code menu does not work. Waited 30 minutes for an appetizer. If you're in a hurry, do not dine here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
ZD
Not what it used to be, and unfortunately, by quite a bit. The last 2 times have been iffy, and this last visit was worse than those.
I can do QR ordering and paying, with very little wait staff support, but when the food is below par (smash burger very close to being burnt on the bottom, very dry; the fries were super salty; and the salmon and clam chowder had not 1 clam) and no one can be bothered to address the issues ("I don't make the food"), that's a sign I need to move on elsewhere. Great location to sit outside and have a beer while watching sports, but that's about it now. This was strike 3 for me ever going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
thomas faucette
Great service and atmosphere. Incredible salmon burger and fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Smith
The wings were okay
Food: 2
Ken Ray (mrkenray)
I am reviewing as a working musician who recently played a show at Bull McCabes. The staff treated us very well. We were fed, and there were no issues with the pay. The stage is very close to the street, load in was very easy. Three hour show went with no hitches. The Amtrak train did pass a couple of times and it was pretty loud, but quick. It was a Friday night, and most of the tables outdoors were filled with our regulars and folks who came out specifically to see us. If you play here, it is a good idea to bring people. Load out was easy, and at 10:30 at night, no one bothered or begged from us. Would gladly play here again. Not the easiest accessible place, but they have really done the work, and we did have a fan in a wheelchair at the event. There were little kids in attendance for the whole show. Street parking was by fee until 7 pm, and the max was 5 bucks per vehicle. Do the staff a favor and come prepared to provide music through your own PA during your break.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Feeney
Ok it was crowded on Saturday afternoon but took almost half hour for two burgers
Staff is almost non-existent. You need to constantly ask for stuff and they never check on you. I was just passing by Durham. I will never come back to this place.
Also, ordering by phone is dumb and menu is very confusing
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fritz Thewulf
Excellent service, very good choice of meals and an ambiente that's really outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Cox
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub has an incredible atmosphere! The decor and vibe absolutely capture the feeling of being in an authentic Irish pub. It's a great spot to hang out and enjoy a few drinks. The drink pours were perfect, and I have no complaints in that area. This place has an amazing outdoor green area with a live band, in the heart of downtown.
However, I was a bit disappointed with the food. The menu was pretty basic, and the options seemed more like frozen, pre-made items rather than freshly cooked meals. I was expecting a bit more variety and quality, especially considering how authentic the atmosphere felt.
That said, it's still a great place to relax with friends and enjoy the pub environment. While the food didn’t meet my expectations, I’d definitely come back to hang out for the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders
Cathy Hudson
salmon salad was terrible. Pork egg rolls were passable. And we ordered two salads, one small salmon and one large chicken. They were the exact same size. Just charged more..
Bad. Just bad. Staff extremely disrespectful to veterans.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The large outdoor space is amazing for kiddos
Went with the family in the afternoon. They use the QR code for the menu which makes sense but also means minimal contact with server. Ordered food and was brought out what I thought was the wrong wing type (you tell me if these look like Carribean Jerk wings). Wings also were overcooked. Best part of the meal were the fries.
Love going for a meal outside but probably will opt for other places in the future.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Authentic Irish dive pub vibe. The menu is somewhat limited but all items are very good. The staff is fast and friendly.
Parking: Finding a parking spot can be a nightmare.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
Extremely slow service. QR code menu does not work. Waited 30 minutes for an appetizer. If you're in a hurry, do not dine here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Not what it used to be, and unfortunately, by quite a bit. The last 2 times have been iffy, and this last visit was worse than those.
I can do QR ordering and paying, with very little wait staff support, but when the food is below par (smash burger very close to being burnt on the bottom, very dry; the fries were super salty; and the salmon and clam chowder had not 1 clam) and no one can be bothered to address the issues ("I don't make the food"), that's a sign I need to move on elsewhere. Great location to sit outside and have a beer while watching sports, but that's about it now. This was strike 3 for me ever going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great service and atmosphere. Incredible salmon burger and fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wings were okay
Food: 2
I am reviewing as a working musician who recently played a show at Bull McCabes. The staff treated us very well. We were fed, and there were no issues with the pay. The stage is very close to the street, load in was very easy. Three hour show went with no hitches. The Amtrak train did pass a couple of times and it was pretty loud, but quick.
It was a Friday night, and most of the tables outdoors were filled with our regulars and folks who came out specifically to see us. If you play here, it is a good idea to bring people. Load out was easy, and at 10:30 at night, no one bothered or begged from us. Would gladly play here again. Not the easiest accessible place, but they have really done the work, and we did have a fan in a wheelchair at the event. There were little kids in attendance for the whole show. Street parking was by fee until 7 pm, and the max was 5 bucks per vehicle. Do the staff a favor and come prepared to provide music through your own PA during your break.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok it was crowded on Saturday afternoon but took almost half hour for two burgers
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff is almost non-existent. You need to constantly ask for stuff and they never check on you. I was just passing by Durham. I will never come back to this place.
Also, ordering by phone is dumb and menu is very confusing
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent service, very good choice of meals and an ambiente that's really outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub has an incredible atmosphere! The decor and vibe absolutely capture the feeling of being in an authentic Irish pub. It's a great spot to hang out and enjoy a few drinks. The drink pours were perfect, and I have no complaints in that area. This place has an amazing outdoor green area with a live band, in the heart of downtown.
However, I was a bit disappointed with the food. The menu was pretty basic, and the options seemed more like frozen, pre-made items rather than freshly cooked meals. I was expecting a bit more variety and quality, especially considering how authentic the atmosphere felt.
That said, it's still a great place to relax with friends and enjoy the pub environment. While the food didn’t meet my expectations, I’d definitely come back to hang out for the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders
salmon salad was terrible. Pork egg rolls were passable. And we ordered two salads, one small salmon and one large chicken. They were the exact same size. Just charged more..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great atmosphere and very attentive service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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