Paddy Kellys — Restaurant in Peabody

Food Review: Paddy Kelly’s – Peabody, MA

If you’re looking for classic bar food done right, Paddy Kelly’s at 154 Washington St, Peabody, MA, is a must-visit. From giant margarita towers to loaded nachos and hearty burgers, this spot delivers on both flavor and value. Whether you're out with friends or family, it’s the kind of place where you can kick back, indulge, and enjoy some solid comfort food in a no-frills setting.

The Must-Have Dishes 🔥 Kitchen Sink Nacho Tray ($17.95) – An absolute steal! This massive tray of nachos is loaded with grilled chicken, chili, tomatoes, onions, black olives, and jalapeños, served with salsa and sour cream. Easily feeds four people and is hands-down worth coming back for. 9/10 🔥 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich ($14.95) – Crispy buffalo chicken with just the right amount of heat, paired with cool bleu cheese. If you're hunting for a great Buffalo chicken sandwich near Medford or Boston (seriously, where are the good ones?), this is a solid contender. 9/10 🔥 Smokehouse Burger ($14.95) – Stacked with BBQ sauce, bacon, an onion ring, and pepper jack cheese, it was a good burger, but honestly, the onion rings stole the show. Cooked perfectly crisp— which so many places mess up! 7/10

Hit or Miss 💭 Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls ($14.95) – Filled with shaved steak and served with buffalo ranch for dipping, these had great flavor but were just way too greasy. 6/10 💭 Pizza – Undercooked, but decent for the price. If you're looking for a great pizza, this isn't the spot. 5/10

Drinks: The Real Star 🍹 Margarita Tower – Absolutely massive and perfect for sharing. You can't go wrong with this one! ☕ Giant Espresso Martinis – If you’re a fan of espresso martinis, they go big here—definitely worth trying.

Final Verdict If you want a true Boston dive bar experience, this is it. No frills, just solid food and strong drinks at a great price. Come for the drinks and nachos!

Food: 7/10 on the bar food scale. Affordability: 8/10 Ambiance: 5/10 (It's a dive bar—if you want a true Boston experience, come...

I went here with a friend Sunday night, it was the closest place that was open longer. I’m from Fall River and my friend is from Texas, so we figured it was a new place to give a try…I’m definitely glad we did! The food was amazing, especially the nachos and steak tips…my drinks were phenomenal, I had their version of a mai tai and a few fruity pebble shots, and let me just say I AM NOW OBSESSED WITH THOSE FRUIT PEBBLE SHOTS! I’ve been craving them every since. They were SOOOO delicious and went down so smoothly. The waitress/bartender was AMAZING. No matter how busy she was, she managed to have small talk with me which I always love. Even though I was almost 2 hours away from home, being there made me feel like I was still in Fall River. I felt so at home and so comfortable. I definitely recommend and I cannot wait to go back...

the portion of the nachos were amazing, especially for the price! there was only one server/bartender so she was stuck with multiple tables. waited about 15 minutes before she appeared to give me a menu. She was vocal with a friend at the bar that she wasn't in a good mood today. didn't smile or seem friendly at all, until I asked for the check. it seemed like a switch went off. i've been in food service for 10 years, and she seemed that see didn't want to be bothered with me until $$ came into the picture. As someone who was having a rough day myself and about to drive over a few hours, and was alone, i thought my friendliness could've at least been slightly reciprocated. but lots of specialty shots & drinks. lots of food options at an affordable price tag. may come back again,...