Poway's Irish Pub — Restaurant in Poway

Somewhat unassuming dive ish bar on the main drag of Poway. It's the kind of place you go to if you have no bar to call home. Not full of a bunch of strangers. Locals, but not regulars. The patio is curbside where most bars due to noise and disturbance the patio is in the back. You might be confused about the front door situation. There are 2 very close together. The first few times I came here was either day time or just off work up the road, but you'd always be able to find a few people inside it's never really dead. The last few times I've come on a Sunday and Monday night and it was packed. I usually come underdressed in gym clothes or lately overdressed it's a t-shirt and jeans kinda of place. A normal amount of taps with expected variety, pricing is about what a dive ish bar would cost. They ID here, so don't be surprised.

A funky looking orange felted pool table they have 2, but only 1 looks out of place. The classic low hanging lighting and bathrooms at the near end. Plenty of tables and some outdoor seating they have that washer toss in the back that can get annoying from the CLANG, but it's usually drowned out a bit by the ambient bar noise.

Going against my rule I've actually eaten here. Just appetizers, but be warned the Irish Nacho's have refried beans which as we all know is a staple to the traditional Irish diet. Potato planks seem more fried than baked.

I feel pretty comfortable here, but it takes a lot for me to feel uncomfortable at a bar. I kind of wish they had a fire pit though. The bartenders are pretty good and since most people drink beer here it makes all of our lives a little easier. They could use a little weed wacking in the back as the shrubbery is invading the patio space. It's well lit and especially during sunset you get this great ambient glow...

Haven't been here in 5 years, but NOTHING has changed. This is a very local dive bar. It's very dark and the music is really loud. There are only 2 medium-sized TV's right behind the bar. Beer tap selection is very limited. Coors, Bud, IPA's, and one import Stella. The bartender we had was lively and attentive eventhough the bar was full. They have one pool table and a jukebox. There's also a small patio. The biggest draw to this place is the food (it's good!), and live music. I had the Guiness Stew ($13) which was loaded with large chunks of tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and topped with whipped potatoes. A slice of buttered, toasted, roll was included. It was quite tasty. My buddy got a chicken sandwich with fries ($16) which looked very good. The fries are the bomb. Prices range from $12 for a quesedilla (plain), $16 for a basic burger, and $20 for fish & chips Add a couple of draught beers and you're looking at an average of $40-$50 bar...

Hole in the wall with the BEST fish and chips I've ever had in my life!!! The fish was fresh and a big portion so it wasn't just all batter. The tarter sauce tasted homemade and the fries were for sure hand cut. I crave this now all the time, just wish there was seating that allowed kids so we didn't need a babysitter when the cravings hit ;) Drinks were good too!!! The bartender got the rye oldfashioned just to my husbands liking and the dirty martini's were on point. We were there on a night with live music and that was a treat as well. Overall we had a great time, great meal, and wonderful drinks that didn't break the bank... we...