Mccarthy's Irish Bar

I really enjoyed my visit to this little gem of a bar. It was a little dated and could use a refresh, but the bartender was warm and welcoming. The drinks were solid and reasonably priced. Had great conversation with a few of the regular patrons. Try a hot Irish whiskey, it's Ireland's answer to a hot toddy. So good. Next time I venture to Lexington, I will definitely plan a stop at McCarthy's.

McCarthy’s is definitely the quintessential Irish bar in town. Not O’Neill’s or Lynaugh’s, although there’s nothing wrong with either of those spots. McCarthy’s is just better, plus it’s three bars in one! I love having Magner’s and Guinness on draft. They’re always open crazy early for rugby and soccer games. They only have two TVs in the main bar, but that’s usually more than enough. They also have a TouchTunes jukebox, which tends to be a little quiet most of the time. Their best kept secret is the massive back patio that spans the length of the building and is divided up into little cabanas. Definitely more of a college vibe on the weekends.

Should remove the Irish out of the name. Not sure what they claim makes them Irish, aside from their name. No Irish beer at the time, clientele obviously was not familiar with Irish music like the dubliners, Pogues, Flogging Molley, wait staff Definitely not Irish. Loud pop and rap music, definitely not what l know of "Irish" pubs.

This place is a Lexington staple. Just know what you're getting. It's a college bar that is frequented by people of all ages. But if you want quiet and Uber clean, this isn't that place. But it's huge and has a cool outdoor space, and the drinks and service were awesome. Fun atmosphere for game watching or just socializing.