02/18/09

A great time for all ages!!

by ELMadison

I recently came to town to visit my daughter who is in school, and she suggested we go to dinner at Dan McGuinness, we ended up staying all night!! I ordered an appetizer called Sausage n Batter which was fabulous and plenty of food for a few people and then I tried the Irish sampler which I ate all of even though I was stuffed!! It was great! I was impressed at how many different beers they had on tap. After all that food I didn't want Guinness and our server suggested some other fantastic beers instead. The service really impressed me, our server chatted with us suggesting other things in Nashville to check out. We stayed that night and listened to Irish music on the patio, which was a little rustic, but heated and covered for the winter weather. My overall experience at Dan McGuinness was top notch! I would suggest going there for anyone of any age. My daughter and I both had a stellar time! Most of all the charm of the pub and excellent service was memorable. The staff made you feel like you were a part of their family! keep up the great work!

• Pros: Service, beers, and great food
• Cons: patio was a little dirty, but still cozy and enjoyable

02/18/09

Best spot in Nashville!!!!!

by SKarson

I am a new resident of Nashville but have been visiting for years. I have been to Dan McGuinness when visiting, and feel so lucky that it is my new hangout. The food is fantastic, my favorite being the fish n chips, but other items on the menu are great when you are not in the mood for fried food. They also have healthy items like wraps and sandwiches, and of course excellent salads. These salads are not all wilty lettuce drenched in dressing, but you get a cold plate with fresh greens, ample toppings, and various homemade dressings on the side. The staff provides excellent service whether you are sitting at the bar or at a table. You can tell the employees there love that bar as much as my friends and I do. When you go to Dan McGuinness you feel like you are in a place that someone has taken care to handpick each item on the menu, as well as each friendly staff member that works there. I would recomend this Irish pub to visitors and residents alike. On the weekend there is a band on their patio and it turns into a fun nightlife atmosphere, but during lunch and dinner hours, it is great for a low key meal and a pint or two. Hope you enjoy this place as much as I do!!

11/21/08

Best Irish Bar in Nashville and Cool Springs

by DavidBowie

I have visited both locations in downtown and cool spings and have been very satisfied with the food and the service. The shepherd's pie and fish n chips are the best this side of the pond. They both offer music on fridays an saturdays ( Cool Springs) and Sundays (Downtown) with Nosey Flynn, the best irish duo in the south. Downtown has more of a bar feel and the party is on with live rock bands on friday and saturdays, while the cool springs location is a little more upscale but has a rockin karaoke on wednesday night. Above all they pour a perfict pint of Guinness. Plus the servers and bartenders are cute

• Pros: Beer Food
• Cons: Parking/ no kids

11/09/08

Spoiled Food. Terrible Service.

by Jenn5600

I visited this establishment last night with several of my friends. The service and food were terrible beyond belief. Our problems started when we ordered our food. Two people in our party ordered potato soup. They thought the soup tasted sour, so they asked the waitress about it who checked and found that the soup was spoiled. I ordered my food TWICE, but after everyone else in my party had eaten (well everyone except the two who were served tainted soup), I still hadn't received my order. We also had to beg to get drink refills which were only forthcoming after everyone had finished eating. The manager came to our table to assure us that the tainted food wouldn't make anyone ill and he comped some drinks for us. However, neither he nor the waitress were very apologetic about the horrendous food and service at their establishment. In short, I wouldn't recommend going there for anything other than perhaps a quick drink at the bar.

• Pros: Good location
• Cons: Tainted food. Horrendous Service.

09/09/08

too bad for you...

by tnmm22

This was one of my favorite restaurants, and now I cant even go. If this place would be smart they'd ban smokers. Or at least at just on of their locations. Studying marketing, I believe that this was a poor decision to make it a smoking place. But thats just me. Now I just have to go find another restaurant to enjoy my sausage and batter at! The sad thing is i brought a lot of people everytime i went. Which mean good business for you! Now, unfortunately you'll never get that!

08/12/08

Was a great place, not any longer....

by ewest111

I used to go to Dan McGuinness all the time during the week for lunch as well as in the evenings before Predators games. Since the restaurant smoking ban, however, they seemed to have lost focus from serving good pub grub, to being strictly a bar so smoking can be allowed. The food has gone from wonderful Irish food to bar fare. I'll never go back.

• Pros: If you want to drink only, great place.
• Cons: Food is terrible anymore.

08/07/08

Great Environment

by Cora87

I went there for one of my many trips for my 21st. As of what I can remember, it was great! We sat outside, and our waiter was very nice and FAST! That's all i remember- but i'm sure I'll go back here soon!

08/03/08

I love this place!!!

by irishredhead

I was in Nashville on vacation, and went to a bunch of bars on broadway and demonbreun. We went to this place because it looked really nice, and relaxing. We walked in and I fell in love with it. The people that worked there were so nice, and from all over the US, and talked to us about the city. I met awesome locals which all are just so friendly. The food was delicious, and the Guinness was great!!! I went back to this pub everyday of my trip because it was that great. On saturday night they had a live band on the patio, which was pretty rockin, with tons of people dancing, or sitting at the tables. So you had the bar inside and outside. I did not sit there and have to wait forever for a drink either, very proficient employees. I wish I had a bar like this in my hometown!!!

• Pros: everything....not one bad thing to say about this place

07/12/08

Great place to belong

by onion101

I've been in town for two weeks and the staff has become family. Love the beer selection and the food is better than expected. Must see of Nashville. Give it two beers before you leave.

07/10/08

The greatest bar in Nashvegas

by drumscott

I have been to this bar many times since moving to Nashville a year ago. The beer selection is fantastic, they pour the best guinness in town, and the staff is truly friendly and helpful. The manager on Friday even helped me locate my keys when I left them. As for the food, all I have to say is try the chicken skewers and the shepherds pie, both wonderful dishes. Great place, great music, and great staff. Next time you are in Nasvegas definitely check out this place. Right at the end of music row, you will hear the music as you approach.

• Pros: Free parking, friendly staff, great food and music