McCarthy's | Irish Pub

600 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo
(805) 544-0268

Recent Reviews

Helen Mastache

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Todd “Red Dirt Rambler” Line

Cool vibe with friendly bartenders and nice patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Steven Dammer

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

Bryce Marcon

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

Darryl G.

Great bar. My favorite spot in SLO. Have a great time each visit. The old school vibe is right up my alley.

Denise D.

This is my kind of bar. Friendly bartender, excellent music, dark. No food is served but they don't care if you bring it in or order for delivery here. Easy all the way around.

Danny O'Flynn

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

Scott R.

The first place I go when I get to SLO and the last place for a beer before I leave. Classic locals pub. A little dark, a little dingy; filled with people who love each other. I always play shuffleboard at least once every time I visit. Great place for the Super Bowl, by the way...

Xylia Lem

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

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Tej S.

First time in slo and John was the best bartender I've ever had. Outgoing guy and amazing at his job. Highly recommend McCarthy's.

Aaron R

Dive type bar but the bartenders definitely make the atmosphere worth coming back for, they are funny and sarcastic and make it a fun experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Chloe A.

as a young woman, this is the only bar where i feel safe. the bartenders are nice and the drinks are cheap. the people are cool. i will always recommend this place.

Paulo Aguirre

Do not come to this place if Cody is bartending. He’s skinny light skin guy on a power trip, wears t-shirts, blond brown hair. Yelled at my mother in law for resting her eyes in the pub. Could have asked any of the 4 of us having a good time but wanted to be a huge “dock about it.” Avoid coming here if he’s is here. Top of all that his drinks was trash. Would give no stars if I could

Galendar Singh

Nice place to grab a few drinks.

Service: 5

Clare Busher O Sullivan

Great selection of drinks, helpful staff great

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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