Alhambra Irish House

I have never been to Ireland but the food here is amazing! I had a perfectly poured Guinness! We had only appetizers. The scotch eggs were the best that I ever had. The smoked salmon on Irish soda bread was great. The pretzels with cheese were good. The cauliflower bites were great! The Irish atmosphere was wonderful with dancing and music. I would go here every week if I lived here!

We had a great experience at the Alhambra Irish House during a recent overnight stay in Redwood City. The restaurant is housed in the historic building that used to be the Alhambra Theatre, which gives the place a cool environment full of character and old Redwood City charm. The food was excellent across the board. We ordered the fish and chips (a big portion and absolutely delicious), a crisp and fresh southwestern chicken salad that hit the spot on a hot day, and a traditional shepherd’s pie. The drinks were good too—everything felt thoughtfully prepared. When we arrived in the early evening, there were only a few staff members working. We started out with a friendly waitress, and when she finished her shift, the bartender took over our table. I wish I’d gotten his name to give him a proper shout out—he looked to be in his early 20s and was truly impressive. He was hustling nonstop, handling the bar, delivering food, and cleaning up, all while making sure we were taken care of. There were occasional lags in service, which was completely understandable given how much he was managing, but we weren’t in any hurry and appreciated how attentive he was whenever he could be. We picked the Alhambra mainly for its convenient downtown location and proximity to Club Fox, where we were heading to see a show right after dinner. Overall, it was a great experience. We loved the history of the space, the warm service, and the tasty food. We’d definitely go back if we’re in Redwood City again.

We were in the area on a weekend and decided to have lunch. We sat at the bar and Sarah waited on us and she was very nice. She made a really good Bloody Mary! The sausage rolls were really good and so was the Gaelic chicken. We had a really good time here, and we'll definitely be back.

The cheese curds and scotch eggs were great (although the eggs were a bit slow to come out). The beef brisket was ok. The Monte Cristo was made with American cheese instead of the white cheddar and Swiss listed on the menu (it was a bit obvious because the cheese was yellow), and there wasn't much ham. Come for the appetizers, but skip the entrees. Service was bad: slow, and we had to ask for simple things, including asking several times for water.

Felt like something different. Irish coffee, Guinness meat pie and fish and chips. Pie had a soggy bottom so wasn't appetizeing but the inside was yummy. Fish and chips were great! Took a while for food to come out and there was only one other table of people there so not busy. Not sure why it took so long.

I haven’t been down to Redwood City in quite a while, so many new places! Came here and was very happy with the service, food, everything! Thank yall for keeping that rwc vibe! My scotch eggs were perfect and the fish/chips my buddy got I definitely stole a bit of! Cant wait to go back!

Got the burger and shepherds pie. Both were great and would definitely get the shepherds pie again. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Monday night, but the service was a little slow. I think the server was new but nevertheless he was very nice and accommodating.

Alhambra is a great venue and Erica with manager Caren are amazing at organising private events. They both helped me put together my husband’s 50th birthday celebration for 70+ people. The party was a huge success! Erica found a fantastic band that played life music, we all danced till 2am! Food was delicious and open bar was the winner. Erica came up with many great ideas and helped me bring them to life (flowers, decorations, slide-show, menus etc). She was on top of everything the entire night making sure that things go as planned. She even took photos during the party and made a short video clip for us. Everything went well and there was nothing I would have done differently. Our guests congratulated us on fantastic party.

Delectable Irish food Lively place playing great music whether it's from a band, or just from the speaker Welcoming, enthusiastic, very warm staff Awesome beer selection esp their Guiness There's happy hour, then there's even super happy hour which is a little more bang for your buck! Their Frank Sinatra event is something to definitely check out I'm looking fwd to coming back more with family and other friends for sure

For bar snacks such as the cheese curds or fries, they're perfect when you're really there for some beers with friends, or even better, trivia nights on Thursdays. It is easily the most entertaining bar in the area, and a staple in downtown Redwood City. Servers are generally nice and it's a warmly lit ambiance. The other dishes don't really blow me away, but I'm not there for food most of the time. Cocktails have always come out spirit forward if that's your vibe.

Had brunch here today (Saturday) and really enjoyed it. Both the bartender and owner were very nice. Corned Beef Eggs Benedict: 4/5. I recently rediscovered how much I like really good corned beef and thought this would be a nice variation--and it was. The corned beef was cut into 1/2 inch cubes (not slices as I was expecting) and had a really rich flavor. The hollandaise sauce was very well executed which is critical for this dish, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I think next time I might try the Scotch Eggs as they looked really good (and were the bartenders favorite).

The food was excellent! I had the Fish and Chips, and it was cooked perfectly. The service was wonderful. Our waiter was so attentive and accommodating. The ambiance was perfect. ... Overall, this was an incredible dining experience. ...

Great place for drinks and food and especially happy hour! Everything was tasty. Happy hour menu was worth it for drinks and some of the food. Some prices were just a dollar difference compared to the regular menu. The place was pretty lively and looked great. It did seem understaffed compared to the amount of people there. It looked like one bartender and one waiter. If you're going there to just hang out and have a good time, this place is it!

Still obsessed with this spot. This is an updated review to let you all know they have THE VERY BEST cheese curds I've ever had and I've eaten my share of cheese curds from Wisconsin. Also went to trivia night, 1 year to the day when I first went. Had a blast. Need to go more often. Oh and to follow-up from my last review, I did got to bottomless mimosa brunch and it was lit. Also shoutout to all the employees, they are amazing! There are two individuals that I think run the place and are also absolutely amazing and I'm truly obsessed with this place. Vibes are always on point

Awesome place! Really great service!! Oscar took great care of me and my buddy - took his time to give us recommendations and suggestions. Food did not disappoint! We got the Guinness Pretzels, the Gaelic Chicken, and Braised Brisket. All three were delicious. Lastly the music was nice and overall environment was good vibes. Watched some soccer and enjoyed the atmosphere.

I am amazed every time I come in this place. I run into soo many cool people and there's so much talent here from the drink and food makers to the awesome entertainment they have here . Omg they had Haley Tibbs and Michelle Lambert performing here, pinch me am I In heaven? I love this place! The staff is super cool man they always bring smiles to my face . Even the management is super cool. I wanna say owner because I am pretty sure we've met too. The bathrooms are cool , the trough urinal is really meant for one so back you dudes trying to get all close to me sheesh or at least face the other way .

They just started recently having monthly Sunday a early evening line dancing lessons and it's great! I may be biased because I'm one of the instructors, but they have a great space in the back for dancing. There are tables situated around the dance floor so people can eat/drink and try out a couple dances throughout the night. Drinks are good and a number of options for food. And they have water out for all of us while dancing. Haven't come by on any of the other nights, but I can definitely say that Sunday line dancing is the time to be there!

This place has a nice ambiance, but the service is out to lunch. If you want a drink, expect to wave them down several times before they figure out you want a drink (they will never ask). If someone cuts you off at the bar, they will be served first. It seems like the bartenders are just spaced out. It's been this way since they opened, if you want a happy bar experience, this is not the place to come.

We have been loving the trivia nights here! It gets crowded, so it is best to reserve a table in advance or arrive early. The Guinness pours are on point. The food is okay - about what you would expect from bar food.

This is one place of many wonders. The food is amazing - highly recommend shepherds pie and Guinness steak pie, both amazingly delicious and satisfying. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and they are skilled with various events on different nights of the week. Spacious interior with plenty of set up for live music, trivia nights, and more. Even if you are only interested in one of the many things offered here, you are likely to fall in love with other aspects as well when you visit.

Went here on a Sunday for brunch. Really nice Irish pub with plenty of seating and cozy atmosphere. Also a bunch of giant TVs if you want to catch a game. We ordered a mimosa and a shanty. For food we got the scotch eggs and the chorizo egg scramble. The scotch eggs were good and the mustard mayo is a perfect dip for the eggs. The chorizo egg scramble was really nice with plenty of sausage and eggs. The toasted sourdough and the veggies rounded off the dish perfectly. We will definitely return and try some more of the food and drinks.

We are new to this neighborhood so visited this nearby Irish House. Surprisingly they were doing a Thursday night trivia and got backed up at 7 o'clock all the way till 9 o'clock. You see a bunch of people coming there with a lot of motivation to play the game and enjoy the vibe there this place offers, amazing Irish food. There are so many things to try on. We got our hands on scotch eggs and sausage puffs. They have a really cool ambience in there. It looks pretty festive and also an Irish vibe. Must try if you are near that neighborhood.

Food and service were good! Would definitely come back. Ordered soooo much food! The shepherds pie and fish and chips were the best.

Had an awesome dinner here on a whim. Definitely a little pricey but was so good! I almost never finish all my food, I devoured this. Waitress was so nice and the view!

Loved the Ambience and the decor. Nice buzz with people having dinner or drinks. It was a little chilly in side but warmed up as it filled up. We were disappointed in the food. Chicken curry with fries - the curry sauce was too sweet with very little bite and the portion of fries too small to balance the dish. Salmon was nicely cooked but the side of veg was mundane and very small. I was left nursing my empty Guinness glass for most of the meal.

Came here after strolling downtown as the guys love Guinness Beer & I wanted a Bloody Mary. Sat down at the bar & was waited on by the bartender, Sarah. I ordered my Bloody Mary with Tito's Vodka & it came with a tall Celery stick & spiced up rim. Just perfect!! The guys got their Guinness Beer & my SIL got a Strawberry Fauxito Mocktail. Nice, thick foam on the Guinness, fruity Strawberry Fauxito with muddled mint & fruit was cute. I was looking at the bartender, Sarah & asked if she worked somewhere else because she looked so familiar?? She said I looked familiar too! Isn't that funny when you see someone that you think you've had a conversation with at some point in time?! The building is older with lots of seating space, high ceilings & brick pillars. About the building: "the Alhambra Irish House was a theatre and saloon when it first opened in 1896." Read the writeup about the business as it has a great history behind it...Prohibition Era, renovation, fire...really cool! If the walls could talk... On the TV screens were former Cal Berkeley football players who played against Stanford in the infamous Big Game in 1982. My Father-in-Law was at the game & watched it unfold with the miracle play in the end. We think he serendipitously led us to the bar...

It was amazing Saturday night with Frank Sinatra - food was delicious, wine like heaven . Lovely service I can't wait to go there again !

Had a big craving for fish and chips and this spot didn't disappoint. If you're hungry hungry, get your own. If you are somewhat hungry, split the dish. Beet salad was also tasty. Good balance to not have all fried things for one meal. Service was quick. Fish and chips took awhile, but it was worth the wait. A lot of seating for large groups. Someone was celebrating their birthday. Their Guinness pours looked beautiful. I'll have to save that for another time. Street parking only. Paid parking via meter.

The new menu items were incredible... I had the blackened Chicken Caesar salad, my friend had the chicken picatta and we shared the scotch eggs and avocado toast. Everything was delicious. We had a pumpkin spiced martini and a guava mule w titos. Our server , Brian kicked butt, And all on Motown Monday, great music and dancing. Tonnes of ppl of all ages were having a great time

I've been going here for almost a year, as I found out they have weekly trivia. Every Thursday at 7:30, the trivia is fairly medium difficulty, it's a decent balance where you don't feel overwhelmed but the questions aren't too easy. Overall, I enjoyed trivia. I would give trivia 4 stars. The food itself is pretty mediocre, maybe 3 stars. Their drinks are solid but not spectacular, maybe 3.5 stars. However, the last several weeks the service has been horrendous. First, they got the wrong order. Ok no big deal. But when they gave me the wrong food, I told them, I thought I ordered something different, specifically that my brisket dish came with veggies (I received the sandwich with fries). I was met with attitude. "Oh did you?" She then went back to the kitchen to ask for a side order of veggies, instead of admitting they got the order wrong. It then took me flagging down a separate waiter and waiting another 30+ minutes to receive the correct order, after waiting 20+ minutes for the wrong order. Next time, I came at 7:15, and I was hungry. I waited 30 minutes and wasn't even given water. There was a table next to us that came after my table and another table that was served, but my table was never acknowledged. I left early to go to Zareens (5 stars!) where I was served excellent food in 5 mins. I gave this place one last chance. They struck out. We ordered chicken strips that were delivered to the wrong table. I saw it being delivered to the wrong table and told the guy that was probably our order, but he didn't listen to me, saying something along the lines of: they ordered first (not true). Another waitress then came out to check on us, and told us that the kitchen said they already made our chicken strips. It was then revealed that I was correct, and they had in fact delivered the food to the wrong table. I almost never get upset at service workers as I know it's a hard job, but three times they have messed up and assumed I was wrong. The people who gave me attitude never apologized, and their coworkers had to apologize on their behalf. Anyways to summarize, the service was solid/good for a while, but the last two months the service has been so bad. Don't come here if you're hungry!

I decided to take my wife here for a Saturday brunch. We have always enjoyed Irish puns, and this one popped up in an online ad. Parking is a bit of an issue. I dropped my wife off in front of the pub and looked for parking. Not a lot of choices. I ended up parking in the parking lot of what I believe to be a permanently closed bank. It appears to be a bit of a homeless gathering spot now. The pub wasn't very busy. I found the decor quite pleasant, it's in a old building with lots of exposed wood, tall pillars, and conveyed a real "pub" feel to it. Big screens were showing a right match, and loud music is playing ( U2, an Irish band!) We sat in the back of restaurant. Despite the slow business at the moment, the service was really slow. My wife had menus by the time I joined her. But the server was quite slow to come and take our orders. My wife ordered the Monte Cristo Sandwich and I opted for the Chicken Curry, and we ordered fries as an appetizer. The drinks arrived quickly. The appetizer was served with our food, which took way too long to arrive. I was just thinking of going to someone to inquire about the food when it came out. The Monte Cristo Sandwich was served with a portion of strawberries and blueberries, but surprisingly no jam! We're accustomed to some type of jam being served, typically we get strawberry, but have also been served BlackBerry jam. Very surprised. The Chicken Curry was quite nice. The menu gave the option for rice, fries, or both. I asked for just rice, but got both. The fries were really crunchy. I had to use the restroom before we left, and I was shocked that it reeked of urine Overall, the food was ok. The atmosphere was nice. But the service was bad. The food took way too long to come out, and our server checked on us once before bringing the check I think I will look for other pubs to see if we can do better. In finishing up the review I tried to give 2 stars, but somehow the app gave 4 stars. This wasn't a 4 star experience folks

I wanted to like this so much, and quite honestly - it's not good. I specifically dropped in to order stew that I'd been craving. Alhambra Irish House boasts outside seating so after checking in inside, I sat in the sun to order my meal - lamb stew and a meat pie. Except they were out of stew. Okay, I'll take a scotch egg. Nope, they're out of that as well. Okay, just the meat pie it is. Once it was served I dug into the side of veggies only to discover at first bite that they were microwavable frozen veggies from a bag you can buy at a grocery store. I grew up with those, they have a certain taste. The $25 Guinness Steak Pie was sirloin steak and although it wasn't too bad, there is absolutely no way it was a freshly made meat pie and was unquestioningly microwavable food. To compare, Chicken Pie Shop in Walnut Creek has a Guinness Beef Pot Pie for $15 that is amazing and has freshly made sauce it comes with. Alhambra Irish House's pie was almost twice that and if they didn't buy it in bulk from Amazon for $8 I'd be shocked. While the service was friendly and helpful, there's no point in paying $40 to eat food you can order off Amazon and make yourself for under $10.

This place has a very cool east coast vibe; it reminds me of a bar in Midtown Manhattan. I started coming here to visit my favorite bartender; Danica;she makes the best lemon drops I've ever tasted The food is amazing! Great Irish food. I'm personally a fan of the Guinness steak pie and fish n chips. P.S. Brian is cool too

First time here. Totally adorable place. TVs, great ambiance and friendly wait staff. I came for cheese curds because they're my fav. We also got the scotch eggs which we have never had before. They were good as well. Then we got fish and chips and were flabbergasted at the size of it!!! Unfortunately we left the to go box there. We did not like the fries though. They were dry and over cooked. Our sever Monica was awesome. Friendly and attentive! She was great. Would love to come back and try more items.

This place is such a gem! The food, the drinks and the service are top notch. Highly recommend their brunch. This place isn't super crowded at all for brunch l, but they definitely should be with a great interior and also outdoor seating! Go now before word gets out!

I want to really like this place, butttt all of the fried food is burnt. I've had the same problem multiple times. The last time they refused to remake it for my friend completely & the owner's wife told her how to eat her food. It was very rude. The servers are very nice though. Good selection of drinks & live music.

We had a fantastic time on New Years Eve. Wish I could post a video. The band was fantastic. An 80's cover band! So much fun singing and dancing to songs I actually know all the words to! Food was great, service was good. Highly recommend. And if you are into historical architecture look this place up. Super interesting.

Amazing traditional Irish cuisine! Being an Irish lass myself, I love traditional Irish dishes. Corned Beef and Cabbage is an all time fav of mine, as well as all things taters! Oh I love taters in every way. I ordered 2 entrees so I could purposely have leftovers. Ooooooo, so glad I did! The flavors and high quality ingredients so good and so comforting. Corned Beef and Cabbage is so juicy and flavorful. The Irish white sauce over the beef is super creamy. The mashed taters and cabbage perfection! This dish is super filling and perfect on a cold winter's day. The Sausage and Colcannon...WOW! Let me tell ya, I stated some years back when I visited the homeland, Dublin Ireland, I truly never had sausage quite like Irish sausage. Such excellent quality, no bad parts like gristle. Mild juicy meat, the best. The colcannon is delicious creaminess. Definitely will order more fine food from these folks more often. The fish and chips looks really good and the Shepard's Pie, actually the entire menu looks amazing! The appetizer menu looks invitingly tasty. I haven't been inside the pub yet, but looking forward to dining there. Cool atmosphere from the photos posted here on Yelp. Would like to sit in and chill for a bit here soon. Definitely stop in for some great food and brews!

My friend and I had brunch at Alhambra Irish House around 11:30am on a Sunday. Although I made reservations, there really was no need for them since the place was not busy at all during this time. Service was OK. Our server was kind and friendly but not very attentive. He was around only to ask for our order and grab our plates when finished. Would've been nice if he stopped by sooner than later, because we were on a time crunch. I ordered one of the special holiday-themed cocktails, and it was delicious. I ordered the candy cane martini, which was incredibly smooth and wasn't overly sweet nor overpowered with peppermint flavor. Loved the touches of crushed candy cane for texture. I ordered the corned beef scramble that included sautéed onions and cabbage. I enjoyed the scramble a lot, and I particularly thought the pieces of corned beef were excellent - nicely salty and tender. I was not a fan of the side of potatoes though. The potatoes were cold and mushy.

The shepherds pie had flavor and the charred baked veggies were a refreshing change from the usual boiled/sauteed. Good amount of beets in their beet salad. It's a good, shareable salad to accompany their plates. In and outdoor seating. Bar gets pretty busy. Great service. Want to try their other specialties!

We frequently come for the weekend brunch where Alhambra House serves an amazing breaded Monte Cristo, Scotch Eggs, and a fabulous Blood Pudding. We've also mixed it up with the Colcannon, Sausage Rolls, and an Irish soda bread they make in the kitchen there. We love it! We've been there for brunch at least a dozen times and never had a bad experience.

Penny for my thoughts you ask. Well, I believe the best policy is honesty, and I can start by the warm smile Brian and Monica always give; or the charm the wood flooring has. I must admit I am a local boy; never had a problem with barkeepers, for thy is the beer kingdom. Definitely recommend. Tho their plates look delicious, never have I had any, I fancy only thou ale, stout, and bourbon.

Had a nice dinner. My mom and I both ordered the Fish and Chips. We were surprised at the huge portions. But best of all it was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. We'll be back to try the other Irish Fair!

Comfortable, fun, inviting pub with great food and dogs are welcome! happy hour weekends 11-noon.

Came here for dinner last week. Food was great. Had the shepherds pie. Place was fun, they had trivia going on. I bragged about the place to my friends and we were supposed to go tonight for dinner. Drove all the way here from out of town for it. The website says they close at 8. I walked in at 6:20 and the kitchen was closed. What?! The kitchen closes two hours before closing? Makes no sense. Embarrassing to have brought my friends here. Would love to come back but who knows when I'll be able to actually eat. Not worth taking the risk again.

Great food and nice bartenders - what a stylish location. I like to just sit in this place and imagine all those who have gone through the doors... and the Irish style and relaxed atmosphere make it place to remember!

Food was good (corned beef and cabbage; shepherds pie). We were there on St Patrick's Day. We were charged a cover charge of $15 even though we were having dinner (not just drinks). They said it was for the cost of the DJ. But that should be the restaurant's cost of doing business. Plus they increased the prices on their menu this day so a cover charge shouldn't be warranted. But the most annoying part is that they didn't charge other people coming in after us. We were facing the front door so we saw everyone coming in. So that left a bad taste.

Do you love fish and chips? Omg seriously look no further this place has the best fish and chips! They are good good, the fries are special, delicious, and their crispy fish is soo good! I tried the sausage roll- those were okay, have tried their shepherds pie- that was okay too. But their fish And chips were outstanding. The place is super clean, well lit, and their customer service is good too- nothing to complain about. I will definitely be back. This place is also super chill, down to earth.

Good food, smallet European sized portions, excellent Guinness draught pours. Dinner will with two drinks will run on the pricey side of $65 per person with tax and tip

I love fish. My daughter suggested this place prior to grocery shopping. Upon entering we were greeted while a lady with a soothing soulful voice sang. The staff is welcoming, courteous, attentive & friendly. I ordered the fish & chips. I was served REAL fish with a light crunchy breading. In other words, MORE FISH LESS BREADING. The portion was large which I had no problem demolishing. The fries had a light seasoning (not strictly salt as some places offer). If you're in the mood for fish & chips, this is the place. Don't be fooled upon entrance, the place is bigger than what it appears. The bar expands the place. Oh, did I tell you they serve other items such as a mean bread pudding. Sports fans will not be disappointed. Located off Main St. in Redwood City and there's a parking lot a few steps away. Run don't walk to this place. Enjoy!

Service is great, drinks are great, Danica is the reason I come here! When bingo started I left because it sucks

Met a couple of friends for trivia. The place was super packed and loud. Luckily, they project the questions (or song lyrics, during the music round) up on a big screen, so you can read what you can't hear. It was fun, and I appreciate that the questions and rounds kept coming at a decent pace. (I've been to a lot of other trivia nights at different bars/restaurants, and some of them take for-ev-er [said in Sandlot kid's voice; yes, I'm old].) Food was good. I really enjoyed my smoked salmon on Irish soda bread. The salmon had an incredibly mild taste (in a good way) and came with a nice side of (undressed) greens and tomatoes. I was also very happy with my order of steak fries. (It's hard to find a good steak fry! My fave is still at Barney's Burgers in the East Bay.) My friends liked their mac and cheese and fish and chips. Parking was kind of a pain, although we finally nabbed a spot after circling the block a few times. I think there's a lot a couple blocks away...?

Cheerful atmosphere, welcoming staff, good food, good stop for friendly bartender and bar food.

Top quality service Try the cheese curd Can't go wrong with Irish beer Ambiance is okay-ish and could use some music We had a great time as a group - definitely memorable!

Great ambiance, amazing Frank Sinatra live singer, and the best espresso martini I've ever had!

This place is hit or miss depending on who's working. There seems to be high turnover, and therefore customer service can be lacking with another new person or great with one of the longtime staff. For pub food, it's good.

The reviews on Yelp and other sites were right. Delicious fish and chips. Not greasy and a good portion. The French toast was very good. More things on the menu to try next time. The treat of the day was the Guinness cold brew coffee. Kinda like a cold Irish coffee only made with Guinness, cold brew coffee and topped with heavy cream ladled gently on top. No ice. Service was very friendly.

Food here was amazing, I got the fish and chips they were just like the ones I had in England and Ireland. Service was also excellent, very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back.