McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar
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The chips were amazing !!! I had them with the Parmesan cheese and jalapeños and mind you, the jalapeños were pickled in an amazing pickle juice or however they pickle them which made them taste oh so good. My waitress Jen, i believe she said her name was, she was great. I just wish I was allowed to order more than two drinks at a time since they were closing the bar at 10 pm and then cut me off at 9:40. Other than that, all was good. Well, another day has come, above was from 3 years ago and the food me and my date had was amazing. She had the stuffed flounder, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I tried it as well and it was good, I'm not that big on seafood so if she said it was very good I'll take her word for it. As for me, I had the wild bore burger, and it was definitely great. I loved it! There are no issues with the food at all. As for the drinks we ordered, I had the Granny Mac, which is their own brand of Irish whiskey, and it was very smooth. It was so good that my girl and I will be purchasing a bottle or two when they are ready. My date had the banana infused Old Fashion, and that too was really good. The hostess also gave us a sample of the Irish cream liquor and me and my date and I both agreed it was probably the best cream we ever had. Our service was absolutely awesome. I didn't get our servers name, but he was great. We went there on Mother's Day and he was the Irish looking fellow that was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu and even gave us a history lesson of the snugs which is where we enjoyed our meal at. The hostess was awesome as well. She popped in on our snug to see how we were doing and talked to us about the food and liquor, which I can talk about for days. The snugs are so cool to eat in when you're on a date with your loved ones. Or if you have some bad ass kids and don't want them running all around the restaurant and bothering other customers like how my kids do sometimes. You can keep them locked away in the snug with you. Lol This place is great. Definitely give it a try. You won't regret it.
Warren RiosWarren Rios
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Upon arrival we were greeted by multiple employees and immediately felt at home. Inside, the restaurant was decorated from floor to ceiling while maintaining an old fashioned pub feel. Intricate wood carvings lined each of the booths ahead of us which had DOORS ON THEM! What an interesting design. We opted to sit outside as it was a beautiful day. Despite only 1 outdoor table becoming newly available the staff jumped on preparing it for us. Meanwhile, we were asked by each and every employee that passed us if we were being helped or if we needed anything. Incredibly friendly. As we sat down we were greeted with a mix of Irish and Celtic inspired favorites from the likes of Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and more. The menu had everything you'd imagine an Irish joint would and more. Lots of old fashioned dishes as well as some modern takes. We started off with a few drinks. The strawberry mojito was lacking, however, we are difficult to impress when it comes to cocktails. My "Blacksmith" mix of Guiness and Smithwicks hit the spot on a sunny day. Our waiter was friendly, helpful and on point. We each ordered a cup of soup. Both the potato and leek soup as well as the creamy chicken and mushroom were excellent. That was followed by an order of fries covered in cheese fondue and garlic butter sauce. Although all of the food was great they were truly the star. The perfect sidekick to a cold pint. The Mrs. ordered beef on a weck as her main. Bangers and mash were my weapon of choice. All of the meat was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Kummelweck roll was like a little fluffy cloud to nestle the roast beef on. To top all of it off their onion stout gravy. Wow. The bill was surprisingly reasonable as compared to other eateries in the area and well worth the price. We can not wait to return and see what kind of magic lies behind the stag booth doors as well as to grab some of their fresh baked goods which we forgot all about due to being full to the brim with potatoes and stout.
Ryan ScottRyan Scott
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I stopped into McCarthy’s Red Stag tonight for the first and I must say I was instantly impressed. First I’d like to say the atmosphere is so cool and makes me feel like I’m in Galway , Second the amazing amount of selection of whiskeys and rotating beers is very nice. What I would like to pay certain attention to is a Bartender named Joshua, this guy just made me feel like this was my own local pub I been coming to for years . He was so welcoming and knowledgeable of the whiskeys on count. I have read numerous reviews of him and tonight he experienced it myself , I really hope the management staff appreciates and understands the great welcoming worker he is. He definitely has a following with his clientele. One thing we had a conversation about is his desire to become a degreed Guinness pourer from the St James Gate facility in Ireland. I say we get Neville to host him on a working tour of the place so Joshua can help bring McCarthys Red Stag to the next level.
Foodie’sFoodie’s
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We went during a weeknight and there was live music. I appreciate that you'd place isn't a sports bar with tvs everywhere but truly a traditional pub with a delicious Irish food. We wished we could have enjoyed more food but we went later in the evening and they closed early due to the lack of clientele. We started off stuff the fondue, which was tasty. Then my husband ordered the cottage pie, which was very flavorful and was presented well. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was huge and the best I've had in years! I could only eat the fish. The tartar sauce was perfectly tangy. All in all, everything was delicious. It all needed salt, but that was easily remedied. Can't wait to go back. The live music was great, and the beers were great accompaniment to the dinner.
Noelle Kelly (singerinkitchen)Noelle Kelly (singerinkitchen)
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We loved the hospitality, food, and unique music of performer Brian Kidd!
Bo MoBo Mo
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The chips were amazing !!! I had them with the Parmesan cheese and jalapeños and mind you, the jalapeños were pickled in an amazing pickle juice or however they pickle them which made them taste oh so good. My waitress Jen, i believe she said her name was, she was great. I just wish I was allowed to order more than two drinks at a time since they were closing the bar at 10 pm and then cut me off at 9:40. Other than that, all was good. Well, another day has come, above was from 3 years ago and the food me and my date had was amazing. She had the stuffed flounder, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I tried it as well and it was good, I'm not that big on seafood so if she said it was very good I'll take her word for it. As for me, I had the wild bore burger, and it was definitely great. I loved it! There are no issues with the food at all. As for the drinks we ordered, I had the Granny Mac, which is their own brand of Irish whiskey, and it was very smooth. It was so good that my girl and I will be purchasing a bottle or two when they are ready. My date had the banana infused Old Fashion, and that too was really good. The hostess also gave us a sample of the Irish cream liquor and me and my date and I both agreed it was probably the best cream we ever had. Our service was absolutely awesome. I didn't get our servers name, but he was great. We went there on Mother's Day and he was the Irish looking fellow that was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu and even gave us a history lesson of the snugs which is where we enjoyed our meal at. The hostess was awesome as well. She popped in on our snug to see how we were doing and talked to us about the food and liquor, which I can talk about for days. The snugs are so cool to eat in when you're on a date with your loved ones. Or if you have some bad ass kids and don't want them running all around the restaurant and bothering other customers like how my kids do sometimes. You can keep them locked away in the snug with you. Lol This place is great. Definitely give it a try. You won't regret it.
Warren RiosWarren Rios
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534 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Quaint, relaxing setting delivering British fare from afternoon tea to bangers & mash.
attractions: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Sand Island Park, Primal Glass, Captured LV Escape Room (Main St. Bethlehem), Moravian Book Shop, Colonial Industrial Quarter, The Attic Bethlehem, Obsidian Tattoo and Piercing Parlor, Main Street Commons, Banana Factory Arts and Education Center, restaurants: Apollo Grill, Tapas On Main, Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works, Billy's Downtown Diner, The Wooden Match, Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar, Mama Nina's, The Flying Egg, Edge Restaurant, Machs Gute Pub and Grille
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