Finn Mccools Ale House

Decent pub food but and fair prices for some menu items like the meatball sub, but overall just meh at best in comparison to similar restaurants and pubs. Fries were above average. Service Fee: There is a 4% service fee that I do not recall being mentioned anywhere on the menu or signage (but I am writing this a few weeks after visiting so may have missed-remembered). For a party of two that ends up being an about $1-2 fee

Looking for a place to eat lunch in Philadelphia and this was perfect. Food was good, company was good and service was good. Happy to have found this place.

Small size bar and restaurant but excellent Food. drunk, and coffee.

10/10 experience. Came to Philly on a girls trip and came here every night we were in town. The service is amazing, Matthew, Paul and James were a lot of fun and make awesome shots/drinks. The bar gives a sports bar/dive/irish pub feel. Great atmosphere. Right in the Center City area so super convenient location if you’re staying around there, or in that area for the evening. The food we tried was delicious (truffle fries and onion rings) We have the Philly Spring Roles on our “to get” list. The peach mango cider was SO good and the spearhead (? I think, was quite a few drinks in at this point) IPA was also very good. Overall we had such a great time, with great service, conversation and drinks/food. If we make our way to Philly we’ll definitely be back to our “home” bar. Thanks guys!!

I was there last night just to use the bathroom. The security guard wouldn't let me or my sister in because he can smell liquor on me. First I didn't even drink yet because we just got there. And that was one of the first places we went. I feel like he was discriminating against me because he let two females that wasn't of color in and they was clearly drunk. I will never come here again. 0 stars all the way around.

We continued our Christmas-themed Tuesday afternoon bar crawl at Finn McCool's Ale House in downtown Philadelphia. The Christmas theme and decorations were excellent, but the drinks were rather pricy, and they didn't serve any food. Make sure you stop in for some great pictures and maybe a boozy hot chocolate, and you can keep the mug, but move on quickly to Philly's other Christmas-themed bars!

Real quick, reading these recent reviews I'm seeing some things that should be addressed as a consumer. No one is watering your drinks down here. That is absolute nonsense. It's not a hookah bar. What they are experiencing is called ice. Mind you, I'm no physicist or anything fancy like that but ice is frozen. When you put liquids on ice that are not at that temperature, the ice will melt. So drink faster or do shots. Trust me, no one is putting enough thought in to putting water in your tequila. This will be a long review but I did need to throw a couple of things out there. As to pricing, when you go to Center City Philadelphia, expect the prices to be higher than a local watering hole in Ohio. Location, location, location. I am a bartender only 2 blocks down the street from here. Be glad they are this affordable. If you come to my bar you will not be able to get any shot at all for less than $12. Jameson at my bar will cost you at least $15. Would you like a mixer or chaser? That's $3 more. At Finn's you'll pay $9 tops. Not to mention you'll probably get double what I'm allowed to pour. My cheapest beer? $8.25. That's for Bud Light. Would you like a Stella? $9.35. At Finn's I can get one of those Surfside vodka tea things for around $7 I believe. Really want to save money? Get a city wide. Shot and a beer for around $6. Don't expect variety. Please remember I only work 2 blocks away. Now that's out of the way I'll get to my own review. To be completely honest, I used to hate this place. I've worked pretty close to here for the last 4 years but until about 3 months ago I had only come in twice. Those 2 visits were less than stellar. Each time I went with what you would consider regulars and I would stand for literally over 10 minutes trying to be served. I'd be patient but eventually move spots, wave, call out, whatever I could do to get their attention. Sometimes that didn't even work. When they did greet me, they were short and snappy. The 2nd time I had to get someone else to order for me. The only thing that made me keep trying then was Chris. He was always apologetic and honest about the situation. I always make it a point now to say hey to him. About 3 months ago I had a 20 minute wait for a Lyft home from work and I was cold. So I said screw it, I'll try Finn's again. I'm so glad I did. Right when I came in, I was greeted. The bar was packed but that didnt matter. There was no sarcasm or bullshit, just him doing his job and doing it well. A great bartender can read their clientele. Do you want to talk or not? Are you celebrating or are you upset? Local or tourist? Matt read me absolutely right. He actually guessed where I worked and what I did. He made sure I was taken care of and did exactly what I needed at that moment. He didn't know me, didn't know if I'd even tip him but you would never think he was even thinking about that. I had just finished a 15 hour shift at my own bar and even though they were close to closing you would think he had just gotten there by his attitude. It was refreshing. So I decided to go back a couple of days later. He remembered my name, which is not at all common, but my drink as well. I had a great time again so I decided to keep coming back if Matt was working. Now, in this short amount of time, when I come in after a long day I actually feel welcome. Denver, the security guard, knows my name and asks how my day is every time. If I go to the bathroom, he watches my bag and drink when he doesn't have to. He pays more attention to my stuff than I do. He makes sure I get in and out of the bathroom safely. He goes out of his way to make sure everyone in the bar feels safe. I now know 2 Jeremy's I think. Lol. It's nice to see a place that I thought didn't give a damn make such a turn around. Clearly they got rid of some of the people that weren't attentive. So if you had a bad experience before, try again. Seriously. I'm glad I did. Sidenote: The food is amazing. Do yourself a favor and try the wings.

What should've been my last stop of the evening before I found out how lame the bars in Jersey are. More of a cocktail bar, they had a decent selection of craft brews. The mango IPA had me daydreaming of a return trip to Appalachicola. As I had a half hour drive, I only stuck around for one beer. Out of all the bars I visited, this was the only place that seemed like a singles bar. Next time I come back I'll have to test that theory.

I came in because I have been craving really good calamari lately and I was told Finn's has a really good one. I sat down at the bar and had a really great conversation with the bartenders and fellow patrons about where I can go to find other great calamari while I waited for my food. The calamari was good, however I am from New England where we like to dress it up a lot. The calamari here was simple, lightly battered, and fried perfectly. A nice big lemon wedge on the side as well! Calamari rating - 4.5

Fantastic food. Great looking bar. Prices are fair not astronomical like others in the area.

A great sports bar for the locals, many TV screens from every angle. Shout out to Matt, our amazing and hilarious bartender. He was really on top of things. He remembered our preferences and gave us out of towners some recommendations for our visit. Much appreciated! There is also a yelp check in deal for a Washington apple shot. It was tasty! I enjoyed a few Jameson + Orange slices here. It was a great night.

Have been to Finn Mccools a few times and come away impressed each time. Very good sandwiches and drinks. Most recently, I tried the Turkey BLT and my girlfriend had the French Onion sandwich - both were standouts!

Very friendly and helpful/attentive staff, delicious food, fun bar atmosphere in a great location - I really enjoyed the French Onion Soup and my friends and family all enjoyed the food they ordered, as well! Check them out!

The sandwich and fries were good! A little salty and pretty big but the other half made a nice lunch the next day. I tried the blackberry cider and it was pretty refreshing! The workers were all helpful and I loved the lights all around. We left just before it started getting crowded so I can't speak to what the bar is like later on the weekend.

Blown away by this place! Game 2 of the World Series and it's Halloween weekend. Old city was PACKED with Halloween parties and game night outings. Everywhere had a line around the corner. Fin McCool's had 2 entrances and we were able to get right in at the second door. The first floor was jammed so we made it upstairs which was equally as jammed but there was some space by the window with a ledge to place our food order. We had the sampler and cheesesteak spring rolls. The spring rolls were unbelievable. The spicy cheese sauce they're laid over is to die for! The sampler was tasty too. Wings; cooked hush right with the best 'kick'. Thoroughly impressed with this location and the bartenders were kind, helpful and moved quick. No wait in a packed bar because they were on top of their game. Had a blast!

Good food! Good service! Waiter very friendly! Food can out in a timely fashion. Waiter very attentive to us.

Great pub with an appetizing menu! I had a burger, which was excellent. The fries were nice and crispy, too. The servers were friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable for a pub in Philly. They have outdoor seating as well as indoor. I'm already planning to go back soon.

Stopped in for a quick bite. Quick seating, great service from the bar staff at the high tops. Loved the French onion soup. Just what I needed to take the off the cold of the night. Solid pours, good music. What you'd expect from the name, honestly. Place starting filling with a younger bar crowd about 9:30.

Stopped in solo for dinner as I was staying down the street for work. Very cool old-school Philly vibe. Most people there when I stopped in were having a beer or grabbing a bite...but almost all were watching the Phiilies game. My waiter had the Philly attitude in a good way; and was friendly and helped me pick something off the menu. Solid beer selection, plus a good selection of spirits and cocktails. Buffalo wings were great. Quality wings that had heat but not overwhelming. The burger was just as good, if unspectacular. Prices were reasonable considering its center-city Philadelphia. I would definitely come back, as the food was good and the vibe seemed to embody Philly.

This place is right next to Tinsel and we needed to soak up the liquor! The service was really nice and they had outside heater lamps during the pandemic. Honestly, my Shepard's pie was liquified mashed potatoes with grounded meat and veggies. It wasn't baked well. I ate a quarter of the meal. We also had a shot that was cool. Hmm, it was an available place to grab some food and go.

Great place. We were in town for the marathon. Needed to find a fun place with a great atmosphere! We found it! We were greated graciously by a huge bouncer. He was about 7ft and extremely professional and nice. The bar tender was very friendly. There were about 3 bartenders on duty. But seemed they had thete own part to man. The place was pretty busy. Food menu was great and cocktail menu was great. I had the Philly cheese steak spring rolls. The rolls were filled generously. Nice tender steak and tasty cheese. They had a special sauce drizzleed over the top. Would definitely eat again. But we were there for the bar. The atmosphere was very pleasant. Younger crowd was upstairs and the older was on first floor, at least it appeared that way. The drinks were ice cold and I didn't have to ask for a new one, everytime the bartender seen my beer at the end he had another right next to it. We tried a variety of concoctions. My fave was the Irish car bombs. It's been years since I've had them but they always make me feel young drinking them. The bartender was a great mixoligist, nice pours everytime. Fun place will definitely visit next time I'm in Philadelphia!

A group of us stumbled upon this place and were extremely impressed with the cheesesteak sandwiches. I mean, really impressed! Note: we added grilled onions. Great server and great food = 5 stars!

We stopped for drinks on the way to dinner. There were 2 bartenders and they were turning people away because they didn't have enough staff. They weren't friendly but they were also clearly overworked. We were lucky to get our drinks and put in an order for an appetizer, because everyone after us was turned away. We ordered chicken skewers which we didn't expect to be deep fried. They were ok, nothing special and not what we thought. We would skip next time and let the people who didn't get to come in take our place.

The food was fabulous the drinks were perfect. I had the pesto chicken sandwich and my friend had a double burger,,, both so good. The service was everything you would want, fast friendly, great suggestions. The most amazing part was it was so inexpensive!

Super rude employees, dirty location, slanted tables and chairs. DO NOT COME HERE!!! Came here with my co-workers and they refused to serve me with a photo of my ID. Demanded IDs from everyone, even those above the age of 50. Extremely Unreasonable, filled with attitude and ruined the mood of our entire party. Do not come here if you want an enjoyable time

Day of beers and cheesesteaks with Amigo Dan before new COVID lock downs. Part of this stop (cold french fries) can be blamed on Mayor Kenney's new lockdown rules. This cheesesteak looked pretty. Cheese sauce/whiz ladled on top. Unfortunately the cheese was only on top. The meat was decent but a little dry. The roll was standard.

I stumbled upon this place one day after work, and never regretted it. Friendly service, neighborhood-spot type of feel. They have really good mozzarella sticks, and fish and chips. If you're in the mood for bar-style food. They also have a great French onion soup that pairs well with their Caesar salad. It's a good place to grab a drink after work for all of the drink champs out there!

We stopped here for a drink and a quick bite while strolling through the city. We only ordered the fries and Cheesesteak Egg rolls and I may have had too much to drink prior :), but those egg rolls hit the spot! Cheesey, gooey, crisp shell and the dipping sauce was addicting.

While wandering to find a spot yesterday afternoon for some yummy eats prior to going to the Phillies game we came upon this place just prior to Happy Hour. Enjoying a good deal as much as the next couple, we checked out a couple of other places in the same block and settled on this one due to its menu. Made the right choice for sure, after ordering and splitting, the turkey club, a glass of wine, and a 16oz glass of Jack's Abby Saxony Lager. The service was very prompt, with no issue us asking to share, (we have had issues with some places wanting to charge more to share, what is that about) the beverages very tasty and the ice water with lemon very cold with lots of ice and nice fresh lemon. The turkey club was well executed, although we wonder all the time why they pile all the protein up in the middle of the bread to make it look like you are getting an enormous amount of meat. Just spread it out evenly over the piece of bread so it doesn't get pushed out and makes it easier to eat. The fries were perfectly cooked and piping hot. The food comes up from the kitchen in a dumbwaiter which is novel for us and a cool feature. We enjoyed the meal and beverages so much we went back today and had lunch again. This time no Happy Hour, we had the beef dip and the same beverages. The lunch came up on separate plates for us which was a nice touch. The food today wasn't up to the caliber of yesterday with the fries a little well done, but the lovely K loves them that way. She ate the fries on my plate, and me, her fries. There could have been more beef on the bread and we found the dip bowls a little small in diameter, and not nearly enough. Yesterday's bill with a tip of over 20% was $25 and today $30, so good value in our mind for excellent fare. If today's food would have been on par with yesterday's we would have happily provided all five stars. Do yourselves a favour, check this place out! Cheers

No good Irish beer on tap. Nothing but excuses. Nice guys but I find no reason to return.

My husband and I have been wanting to try Finn McCool's for awhile now! So we decided to go on Saturday around 7pm. They don't take reservations, so it's first come first serve. They have several tables available for outdoor dining. When we arrived they had 2 available, so they were pretty busy! Our waitress came over with waters quickly after we sat down and gave us menus. She made sure to let us know that we were required to order food with alcohol due to the recent law change by our Governor. My husband and I both ordered miller high life. They are an everyday special for $3. We really appreciated the $3 dollar beer special because with COVID it's hard to find any place that isn't charging $6 for a beer! We also both ordered wings and split a side of fries. While we were waiting for our food, I checked in on Yelp and got a message for a free shot of apple flavored alcohol. I wasn't totally sure they would honor it since restaurants are taking such a huge hit right now, but I asked the waitress and she did honor it. She actually gave both my husband and I one even though I was the only one who checked in. We both though that was so nice! We honestly would not have been upset if they hadn't honored it since we understand restaurants are in a tough spot right now. Our food came out quickly! Our wings were delicious! An order of wings is 1lb, which was about 8 wings. The sauce was really good! It was a very classic buffalo sauce with a medium kick! The fries were also good. They are homemade. And come with thousand island sauce. We didn't use the sauce, they were good on their own. Overall, we had excellent service and food! We highly recommend this place! They have great deals on beer, and a nice selection of food options that are also high quality! We ordered 2 beers, 2 orders of wings, and 1 order of fries and our bill only came to about $35 before tip, which is very reasonable!

Excellent food and good beer selection. Had the Philly rolls and sliders with a couple of draft beers. Highly recommend. Would definitely come back.

I've been here a couple of times now and we have always had really great service and our drinks and food came out quickly. With the happy hour specials ($4 draft beer/$4 house wines/$4 well cocktails from 4pm-7pm) so good how can you not like this place? There is also a large event/private room upstairs so if you have a large party this would also be a good spot. Cheers!

Again, we need half stars on Yelp. This is a pub, naturally, and it was a Monday night after a long 10-hour drive. All I wanted was a cold cider and some "pub grub". First of all, I did my normal check-in on Yelp and got a free shot coupon. They honoured it with no questions asked and it was a yummy apple and cranberry whiskey. Had a starter of Philly Spring Rolls and was very very happy with them. Local fare with a twist and just excellent. Shared a fish and chips and just wished that people would use fresh, not frozen, fillets. Still, it was good enough. A great spot struggling against the incomplete sidewalk fix going on outside. Give them a try. The staff were warm and friendly. It was a great way to unwind after a long drive.

They charged me almost $20 for a beer at the bar! Taking advantage of a crowded night?!

They have an excellent outdoor setup and great service. Also, they recently added a brownie to the menu. After a few drinks, it's the perfect treat. It comes out hot and it's paired with vanilla ice cream. Great addition to the menu.

Two nights visiting Philadelphia and we went here twice. Charming bar atmosphere, good tap selection. Servers were young guys, very casual, but very attentive and friendly. The cheesesteak was good. Fries are great and huge portions. Our only criticism, which is a stretch given that it is a bar/restaurant, was that the menu was a bit sparse. That said, we will for sure stop here on our next trips to Philly.

Such a treat last weekend. First time dining outdoors in the chillier months and the outdoor seating was phenomenal: huge picnic tables , heat lamps above the tables, and tv's. Food and service phenomenal! Get the spring rolls-super light flaky roll and that cheese delish. The real winner was the onion soup. So well seasoned and piping hot. For the main, split a pesto chicken sandwich and extra fries. A side of fries is enormous so perfect for snacking. The chicken sandwich was very tender and juicy, with a super soft bun. The fries were lovely too. Our server was extremely attentive, without hovering and checked on us throughout the meal often. Will definitely revisit.

Really cute little bar with good drinks! They decorate nicely for Christmas. The bartender sam was really nice and made a great Washington apple shot.

Came in last night with a big group of coworkers. Stopped at the bar to see if they could accommodate us in the back. From the start two male bartenders were extremely rude to our group. Without answering they demanded IDs then proceeded to set up a table that didn't have enough seats to fit the group even though we gave a head count. They told us we would all need to be on the same bill but ended up sitting at two different tables because the table they made didn't fit us. Lots of eye rolling and attitude. It was hard to understand what they were so mad about. If we were too large of a group they just needed to say they couldn't accommodate us and we would move on. The air was so thick with discomfort that my friends ended up letting them know we felt uncomfortable and would like to leave. I'm not sure who would pay money for this kind of service.

Verdict: This place is McCool by me, he said. Not a bad fallback plan if the other local pubs are packed. The Reuben was a decent sandwich. It wasn't overly salty as many reubens are. The fries, chicken tenders, wings, and mozzarella sticks were all pretty standard. You start to recognize when certain foods are part of the standard distribution and for many restaurants. It's often the fried foods, like these. Not a bad selection of beers. I got Evil Genius' I'll have What She's Having. As much as i like their beers, this one was a bit too much on the sweet side. Maybe a good dessert beer if that's all you're having. It's a lot when paired with heavy food.

Shots, beers, dranks. Bartenders are all 6/5 stars; We have been there numerous times and the people are AMAZING. Blue Moons bigger than your head. Super cool peeps. Jams on point. Check it out if in Philly. Mellow Irish pub Vibe. Prices reasonable

We were heading back to the Patco, looking for a place to grab a bite around 4 in the afternoon on a Saturday. Neither of us had been to this bar so of course we had to check it out. The main floor was slammed. The host said he could bring us upstairs, it was a little quieter. That sounds great! Up we went. Once you hit the steps the heat hit us. There were a handful of people at the bar, maybe one table sat. We got to sit at the bar top table by the window. The bartender came over (wearing what looked like boyshorts..) but was friendly. She might have judged us a bit when asked if we were bar hopping and said no, we just came from the Flower Show (which was amazing, by the way). We asked what beers were on tap and she told us beers on tap are downstairs and then just stared at us. He got a bottled yuengling and a miller lite for me, or something in that realm. We decided to order the chicken nachos and they were awesome. Loved everything about them, properly distributed toppings, and plenty of grilled chicken. Delicious. Then a herd of college kids came in and around 5pm it turned into a club. The volume was so loud it became unpleasant. I'm not an old fuddy-duddy, but come on. The decor over the fireplace reminded me of being in a frat house. Beer upstairs, eh. Music, eh. Chicken nachos, tasty as hell.

I hate to give bad reviews but this was pretty awful. My husband and I came in here Because we wanted to eat outside and basically everything else in the area was an hour wait. I should've thought that through, because now looking back I can see why they were plenty of tables at Finn McCools. It took forever and a day to be acknowledged by a waitress. In fact I had to get up off the picnic table outside and walk inside and ask for a waitress. They seem to be shortstaffed and when the waitress finally came over she immediately started by complaining about how busy she was. Well hello to you too. We ordered our drinks and I ordered a draught lager beer. After what felt like an eternity she brought our drinks and I could tell in the first sip I was given an IPA. A few minutes goes by and I finally managed to flag her over and tell her it's the wrong beer which of course she insists it's not. Being someone who hates the hoppy taste of IPA I am 100% certain this is not a lager. Regardless she finally takes our order and when the food comes I have to say it was about three steps below TGI Fridays. Which goes without saying, is pretty bad. Needless to say I would rather wait an hour for good food then eat here ever again.

The beer is warm. A quant place that must have an upstairs. The bartender is nice, probably if the beer was cold it would a great corner joint.

This review is based on my first and only visit to Finn McCool's which just so happened to fall on Friday, St. Patrick's Day - which could lead to some environmental bias. The bar itself had a nice vibe. Despite being a Friday night on one of America's heaviest days of drinking, the pub was surprisingly roomy which is what drew my friends and I after refusing to stand in lines to get into the first few bars we tried. There are two levels; downstairs was mostly tables and bar seating, and at times, it felt cramped. There was Irish music playing, and the bartender(s) were quick to serve. Upstairs, the vibe was less pub, more lounge-like. The music was top 40's/ hip hop and there seemed to be a lot more space to roam around, and plenty of seating. It was generally a nice place to chill. We grabbed a few drinks and managed to snag a table downstairs. Finn McCool's has a Yelp check-in special of a free shot! When we discovered this, all three of us, myself and two friends, checked in and sauntered to the downstairs bar to claim our prize. We were quickly shot down by the bartender, and not in a kind way. I understand he was probably flustered and under pressure from the business of the evening, but he declined our free shot. We decided to try the upstairs bar since it seemed less busy, and the bartender happily made our shots! He was a super friendly guy, and stated that the bartender downstairs is typically very accommodating. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, but the bartender upstairs got our tips that night. In conclusion - It's not really a bar I would frequent on a night out, but I'd be keen for some low-key, daytime sports watching here.

I have a memory of being in this place about twenty years ago, and it looking very different back then. I don't remember if it was McCool's or another name, but for sure it was a much darker and dingier dive in those days. Today, there are large windows along the back wall letting in some light, and the bar has been moved to the inner wall to permit that to happen. The place still has that old pub feel, all dark woods and lots of draft beer handles and liquor bottles on the back bar shelves. Yes. Plenty of choices, and a decent menu, too. When I stopped in around 1 for lunch before a meeting a few blocks away, there was only one other guy at the bar, and one table occupied. Those people were gone before I finished, leaving me to have a good conversation with Heather, the bartender. This is one of the benefits of late lunches. Miss the happy hour, but befriend the bartenders, and ask lots of questions. Very cool that she has been there 13 years, joining the crew shortly after the old place was purchased by the current owners who made all the structure changes seen today. Turns out the hosts are Greek and do a very good take on the tavern comfort foods coming out of the basement kitchen. I'm told the new dumbwaiter was installed fairly recently, saving a load of stair climbing to serve customers. I had a Summer Love draft and the house Macaroni and Cheese for a light meal. The former was cool, mildly complex and easy going down, and the later, hot, cheesy and served in the same crockery as the French Onion Soup. Although an app, it filled me amply, and left room for a coffee stop on my way to the meeting on Market St. I was very happy with my short sojourn at McCool's. In its quiet unassuming way, it is a nice haven from the street hustle, and in a similar vein, a pleasant alternative to the louder vanity stops that abound in Center City. The reincarnation has gone very well.

I really enjoyed my visit to Finn McCools Ale House in Philadelphia. The service was great (Racquel was very attentive and friendly) although it was not busy Monday at 6:30pm (Happy Hour is 5-7pm Mon-Fri). Looks like they have an event on Wednesdays with Effen Vodka from 5-7pm. We checked in on Yelp and received an offer for a free Washington Apple shot which was an apple cranberry whiskey shot (?). The server didn't know anything about it but asked and honoured it. It was surprisingly good! I tried the Finn Fizz vodka and Elderflower liqueur drink. Very refreshing! I followed it with a pineapple cider from Austin Eadstciders. It was very mild and enjoyable. We tried the Philly Cheese steak spring rolls which were delicious. The fish and chips (cod) was tasty although frozen. Really enjoyed my visit and would come again if time permits.

Great drinks, hospitality, prices and music. Checked them out while visiting Philly. Wasn't a fan of the nachos though.

finn mccool is a regular HH spot of mine. i like coming here but oddly, it's usually never my first choice to come here lol i think about it every time finn mccool comes up in conversation but can't quite figure out the disconnect between me and the bar. first, if you haven't been here for HH, this is definitely a good spot to start off the early evening. drinks are reasonably priced and a great selection of munchies. our all time favorite is the philly cheesesteak spring rolls, so good and crispy every time! recently, we also tried the wings. idk if it's ok to say this but i might prefer these over the Moriarty ones! so food has been solid and i've heard good things about the other items on the menu too. ie: looking at their tacos would just made me drool. so how can you get a good experience at finn mccool? i think for finn's, it's best to chill by the bar. getting a table is fine if you have a bunch of people but for whatever reason, i just don't feel comfortable sitting at one of the tables.. maybe it's the tight space and close quarters.. neighbors are a little too close.. the chairs are bulky? it's an obstacle sometimes just to get up for the bathroom. so i could see why some people's experience were meh but give it another shot if you're a regular bar crawler. the HH deal is not bad for the city.

My daughter's team was recently playing in the NEQ Volleyball Tournament in Philly. We tried reservations on Saturday night at the tourney recommended place and they said no. I called Finn McCool's, as I walked by it earlier and it looked McCool, and spoke with Chris. He said he had a private party at 10 but could squeeze us in if we could be out by 9:30. I agreed. OF COURSE our match ran a bit late and I called and said we'd be 10-15 min later and if it was no longer ok I understood. Nope! Chris was on top of it! We headed there and brought 23 parents and players. The room was all set up for us, the servers were amazing and Chris is my HERO! He was a 5 STAR Host! I could not have asked for anything more. We had a lovely dinner, good beers (for the parents) and amazing service. Now, if we can somehow get the whole place to move down to Orlando, I'd be back often! Thank you Finn's and THANK YOU Chris!

Great service, our waiter was a good time and was helpful to us as out of towners. Highly recommend :)

My friends and I went to Finns tonight and had such a good time until the lightning started... First of all Scott.Scott.Scott.Scott was our server and we loved him. We had to order food to go because of the lightning but I had the coconut chicken skewers and they were delicious. We are coming back when we know we're not going to be struck by lightning!

"They let anyone in here". Great time. Better service. Tea offs. Go birds. 5 stars. All time favorite place.

I wasn't a fan. The service was okay. I got fish and chips and it wasn't cooked all the way (how does that happen -- it's deep fried??). I was just passing through town and the place looked like it had a great atmosphere. Wouldn't recommend it.

Cheesesteak, shmeezsteak. They have a good one, but come for the wings and beer. Bartenders treated me like a regular. I stumbled in on business and will never be back, but will insist anyone I know visiting, has to go.

Located in the corner of 12th and Sansom, it was convenient for an evening stop near our hotel. This place was quite busy with happy customers all around. Luckily we were able to find a table. Even with a crowd, our waitress gave us great service with a smile. She frequently checked on us! I decided to try their Cheesesteak of course. I was in Philly after all. The meat was chopped and packed into the hoagie roll. It was filled with flavor and delicious. We also spilt the nachos for an appetizer. Huge! They were good. It was not to long after receiving the nachos that our sandwiches came out. There was no way to finish everything. But I did enjoy my meal. With great service and good food, I was happy about our choice to stop in this pub.

I apparently went to Finn McCool's without even knowing it on Friday. As Chrissy R. said they were being redesigned recently. Not only is the redesign complete, but they added on a brand new second floor lounge called Prime. It wasn't the kind of place I'd usually go to, but My cousin was heading down for his birthday, and I'd go to a lot worse for him. The first floor is the same off Irish pub with colorful locals, and the second floor is a more swankier offering for dancing and drinks. I'd probably give both a middle ground review if they stood alone. but the fact that you can go from one extreme to the other in the same place makes it a pretty good deal. My only complaint would be the inconsistency of the music. Aside from a few good songs from the likes of Madonna and Rancid (yeah in the same place), I had the benefit of remembering some unwanted tunes like "867-5309". A memo to DJ's everywhere - playing songs by Vanilla Ice and New Kids On The Block in the year 2008 is a bad decision! But aside from the music the service was pretty good. And the Drink prices where pretty reasonable. so overall the good about here outweighs the bad.