McGovern's Bar — Restaurant in San Mateo

McGovern's Bar is a great place to hangout with friends. The drinks are reasonably priced. But the place could be cleaner. The tables are sticky and the beer pong cups are moldy.

Atmosphere: Has a chill and inviting atmosphere. My friends and I usually play darts, pool, and beer pong. They have a foosball table as well.

Drinks: They have a wide selection of beers on tap, and an okay selection of spirits and wines. The cocktails are bad though, so I would recommend sticking with the basics. They have a shot and free 24oz PBR beer deal.

Service: The service at McGovern's Bar is friendly and attentive. The bartenders are always happy to make recommendations, and they are quick to get your drinks.

Parking: There is street parking available, but it can be difficult to find in the afternoon (night time is not busy). There is also a parking garage located a few blocks away.

I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun/affordable place to chill...

30yrs old and 25yr old my boyfriend and I have both been coming here since We turned 21. The bartender served my boyfriend and I a round of beers and we sat down for our little date night. Having a good time, and we notice a large man come in and lean against the bar and start messing around with a taser. Like turning it on inside to show it off. Not a biggie, we laughed about it, just kind of small D energy. Then my boyfriend goes to get a second round and the big guy turns around and ask him for ID (mind you they’ve already served us). My boyfriend gives him his FEDRAL ISSUED passport ID card and he says they won’t serve us. He didn’t even glance at it just said he wouldn’t accept it. Also keep in mind we moved back to our home town of San Mateo recently and since then we’ve been coming here a lot for our nights out. We have not once had this issue. Seems like security guard with some ego issues, flexing a taser and denying regulars they’ve...

I used to stop by this place on regular bases and always got great cervice. Friday evening, 2 bartenders. Female chit chatting with a group of her friends , making one drink after another. The male walked passed me and left the serving area. From now on, ill come in on evenings when the " dynamic " i hope they get jobs somewhere else soon, is NOT destroying the reputation of this...