McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery
Franklin, TN 37064-2761
Phone: (615) 591-3197
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Editorial Review for McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery – by Ashly Callaway
In Short
McCreary's is the spot to make friends over dinner. This cramped but charming eatery, with its long, communal tables and friendly vibe, is a favorite in Franklin where residents, from 20-somethings to retirees, have made it their hangout. While most of the menu items have Irish-sounding names, there's lots of American grub. The fish-and-chips, satisfyingly crunchy cod filets with thick-cut fries, surpass expectations.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoOnly domestic and imported beers are offered, but feel free to bring your own wine, for a corkage fee.
When to GoFriday and Saturday nights feature live traditional Irish music.
User Reviews for McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery
04/25/2008 Posted by titanspredschick
After reading pleasing reviews here on Citysearch, I opted to give McCreary's a try. I was looking for some place that was as close to authentic Irish cuisine as possible, and the reviews really talked this place up. What a mistake. Portions are small, but expensive. My boyfriend & I both ordered the Shepherd's Pie at $9.25 each. They were nothing more than mashed potatoes, corn, peas, tomato sauce, and ground beef with a slice of cheese melted over the top. It tasted like mediocre beef stew covered in cheese, honestly, and it came out in a tiny bowl (not the amount of food I was expecting for ten bucks). It was also served with their "homemade Irish soda bread" that was dry and disgusting, and a small side salad that was flavorless and bland. The "sweet tea" I ordered was sugarless, even upon refill. This "meal" left us wanting more, but with the high prices at McCreary's for such a small amount of food, we opted to go elsewhere instead. And as for the atmosphere that is so highly spoken of.....HA. It's poorly decorated with cheap-looking Ireland-themed items, very tiny, and EXTREMELY loud. The pub was only about half-full, and my boyfriend & I couldn't even hear each other from across our table because the other people were so loud and obnoxious. I have been to some nice pubs with a much more fun, quaint atmosphere, but this place surely wasn't one of them. The one plus about McCreary's: The waiter was extremely friendly, and was willing to answer whatever questions we had about the menu (if only we'd asked what size the Shepherd's Pie was before ordering it!), and he made sure we never had an empty glass. Such a good waiter, he should consider waiting tables at a place more suitable to his skill. Despite the great service, this was a first and a last visit for me to McCreary's.
Pros: Great service.
Cons: Overpriced, very small portions of food, mediocre to tasteless food, VERY loud atmosphere, low-class decorating (even for a pub!), very uncomfortable seating (ouch!)
04/07/2008 Posted by lvlylisamtrmaid
My boyfriend and I were just in Franklin for the morning to stop at a quilt shop before heading to Nashville for the day. When we asked for a lunch recommendation from the owner, she pointed us to McCreary's Pub. The atmosphere was very low key and relaxed, the service was good, and the food was excellent. My boyfriend, who spent some time in Ireland a few years ago said that the food is actually pretty close to the real thing, very authentic. I highly recommend stopping here if you are in the mood for something hot and filling. McCreary's is a fairly small place, so you might want to get there a little before or a little after traditional meal time. By the time we left, there wasn't a seat left...this is clearly a local favorite in Franklin.
Pros: ambience, food
Cons: parking
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