The Shamrock Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Newport Beach

Never coming back to this bar again. We showed up with a handful of friends and there was a line of about 20 people waiting outside. After waiting for about 15 minutes, we asked the bouncer how much longer it might take and he said they were at capacity but if we wanted to pay him $20 a head we could get in. We all reluctantly paid and when we got in the bar it was only about half full...if that. Not sure if management is allowing this behavior or not but the bouncer probably made about $400 in tips that night by lying to the patrons for a couple hours. Don't waste your...

"The Rock" is my favorite stop when I'm down in Newport (about once a month). A real Pub, every hour has it's set of regulars. I recommend their soups (chicken or meatball, usually) and their Reuben sandwich. Mostly, I enjoy a Magners a bite of something, read the paper and chat with whoever is nearby. Christine and Frank are the proprietors, straight from the old country, the bar staff is memorable Jo, Tony and Maggie in particular. If you are forty years younger than I am the Friday, Saturday scene would have been one I'd have...

Their drink prices are pretty normal for the area and they actually make fairly decent food. I've only ever been there when it's quiet (usually on a Tuesday night because reasons) and the bartenders seem like decent people. I've had the reuben (good), vegetable chicken soup (better), and wings (pass). All in all, I go back because it's reliable for a drink and a bite. And I think there's been hockey on the TV every time...