Finn McCool's Irish Pub

My husband and I loved this play to watch football games. We love the chicken wings with buffalo sauce and the kitchen staff were so nice and friendly. The only downside part about the food is we did not enjoy the fish and chips and chicken tendies as they were so bland. I think it needs seasoning before frying it. The sauces did not help to make it taste better. That doesn’t mean we will not come back here. I think an honest review will help to fix the issue with the food. ImTheir fries soooo good!!!

Great sports bar. Efficient bar staff. Great food and friendly customers. We can recommend the Reuben sandwich and the Scotch egg. A definite recommend.

Come to check out local, great happy hour drinks, nice music (not like in your ears) great sound. Kind of quiet for Saturday night

Neighborhood pub with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Full menu with Irish and American style options. Food is great, but a little pricey. Draws large crowds for soccer matches.

The service was great, atmosphere was cool, beer was cold but I must say, the burger Sucked! You could smell and taste old grease from what I’m guessing was the skillet. Soggy bottom bun and all around was not pleased, especially for the price with no sides! Sad to say but I probably will not be coming here again. I really wanted to like this place.

Loved! No clue why I've never been to this place but I'm glad I finally did. Great atmosphere, service, stiff drinks and nice variation in the bar fare. The Brussel sprouts were 🔥. Highly recommend, especially for fans of soccer and rugby, which they regularly show.

The Air BNB that we rented was literally a block away from this Pub. It is definitely a local spot, so if you aren’t in to hanging out with the locals, you’re better off somewhere else. The staff, the food, the drinks were all amazing! The food is paid separately, so be ready for that. The staff is amazing and spot on with recommendations and friendly. We became part of the local crowd in a week’s time. Absolutely will make this place a priority when we have a return trip. And, definitely try their iced coffee and a hot toddy.

I had a splendid time watching my Spurs lose and getting roasted by a pack of Arsenal fans at this proper pub. Staff helped navigate the selection to help drown sorrows. Lively and fun atmosphere for Premier League.

We stayed at an Airbnb that was a stones throw away from the pub. I'm always weary about wandering into a local bar because you never know what you're going to get but everyone was here was friendly. Drinks were good and affordable and the food was delicious - highly recommend the Caesar salad.

The premier soccer (or football pub if you're so / Euro inclined) bar in all of New Orleans. For major matches, you'd best arrive early to secure seating. If none is available, standing and sipping is worth the extra strain on legs though. Needless to say, this place knows how to pull a Guinness. The grub is certainly good enough to get you through an afternoon of watching action on the pitch.

When traveling, one of the first things I do is look up the local Liverpool bar. My search led me to Finn McCools and our experience was immaculate. We arrived 1.5 hours before the match and were able to snag a good seat outside near a TV, sound system on. You order drinks at the bar and food at the food window. We had the burger, chicken sandwich, wings (HUGE) and a wedge salad - all great. Really great, friendly vibes all around and fun to sit outside and enjoy the neighborhood.

Definitely one of the best Italian Negronis I have had Helps that the bartender likes them too

Solid bar food. I love the garlic parm wings, truffle fries, and fish and chips. The bacon-wrapped hot dog isn't for the weak stomached tho.

Food, full bar, games on the big screen. A sports fan can't ask for much more. There is a VERY lively crowd on game days. We went on a soccer game day for lunch. My boyfriend says it's one of the best places in the city to watch a game. Premier League, friendly bartenders, fun-loving patrons - classic sports bar! Don't be afraid to scream, shout and yell at every goal (or miss!) because everyone else will be doing the same right along with you! We tried the: *Spicy fried chicken sandwich ($12.50) *Fried fish sandwich ($12.50) *Fries, for which I might add, it's WELL worth the extra dollar for the bacon, cheese, ranch upgrade ($8.50) The food was fantastic! Large portions, so very filling. No skimping on the meat either! Perfectly cooked to a crisp. I thought every thing could use a little more salt, but no real complaints, and it's probably better for my heart anyway. See you there for the next game!

Awesome dive, nice beer selection and pub grub. Great place to watch sports and people watch.

I like that there is a dedicated soccer bar in New Orleans. They have lots of outdoor seating with TVs outside. I wish the food window had more vegan options. Love the abundance of water jugs and cups, especially in this heat.

Wish they had some better Breakfast choices for Premier League games! The ambience is just like the pubs in London!!

Great pub to support the Reds! Good atmosphere overall with supporters of many clubs.

Great place for real fish and chips that's made with cod!! We both enjoyed!! I felt there was too much batter & the oil needs to be changed. Nonetheless, it was great and we will be back!

In town from NJ and stopped in to watch the champions league match for Liverpool vs Madrid. While the outcome of the game was less than ideal, I highly recommend this quintessential Irish pub! I had an opportunity to meet the owner Shaun who was very approachable and welcoming. Pub has all the normal pub fare and we tried the garlic pretzel bites which were great! It had a nice vibe as a great local pub!

One of the best bars in the city to watch football, I mean real football but it's great during American Football Saints games too. Food is good try scotch eggs, beers, brews and spirits. Great lively atmosphere, bartenders are cool l. Great Irish pub, i recommend it to anyone.

This is literally my favorite bar. I love this place with my whole heart. Love watching rugby AND football here. Especially love the iced Irish coffees They're my favorite! They have plenty of outdoor seating and TVs outside for socially distant game watching. You can bring your pup! Watch soccer, rugby, or American football here any (and I really mean any) time of day!

Great Irish bar to watch Premier League football. Friendly atmosphere, and all the games. If you're in New Orleans, check it out!

Wow. Love this classic with the basics but now they offer great bar food! Lovely bartenders. I've met so many people here. Yay. Good vibes all over. Plus now - food worth buying.

Stopped in for the match. We arrived at 11 because google says they would be open but Apple said noon so 11:45 it was. Locals come here for the match and enjoy several tv to choose from. Some food in the building to pick from which looked good. Bartender was very friendly as was the patron beside us. Not so great tabletop of three behind us that wouldn't stop talking about how great they are. Never understood those people that have to hear themselves talk all of the time. Easy to ruin other people's experiences when they can't even hear the match over your voice. We opted to move onto the next place.

Some friends and i visited this spot on their Monday trivia night. Not sure why i havent been here before but i enjoyed this neighborhood bar. It felt inviting as soon as i walked in. I could tell many of the patrons were regulars. I loved that the bartenders actually come around the bar to take drink orders...instead of us having to yell drink orders from behind a crowd like we r on the stock trading floor! We ordered the empanadas and parmesan fries..fries were tasty but empanada was a bit lackluster. We all have done a few trivia events together but this one was hard as sh**...we had fun bc we enjoy each others company but probably wont attend the trivia night. Not bc it was super hard but bc they actually devoted a whole round to insects.... Definitely a bar worth revisiting.

Incredible place to watch sports and such attentive staff. Visiting from NYC and left a small bag and they were nice enough to mail it back. Any game you need to watch in NOLA I suggest you watch it here!

This place is great!! The best frozen Irish Coffee! The prices are so reasonable and the food is pretty good for bar food. I always enjoy coming here after a long day at work.

We drove two hours out of our way to go for some St. Patty's day fun, we got there at 1:30 and waited for 30 minutes for them to open at 2, at 2 someone came up to us and said they made the call not open cause of Covid restrictions. I totally get it, but they could have put that on their website, and we wouldn't have gone out of our way to go there. Not going to fault them, and we will try it next time we get to New Orleans, just pretty bummed about it.

One of the best places to watch sports in a city. Especially soccer. The food there is fantastic as well and is quite good. Alligator poboys, fish and chips, chicken wings all pretty solid at a good price Inside and outside seating. Lots of beers and ciders Lots of seating and TV's throughout the bar, both inside and out.

New to New Orleans from Houston. My husband and I absolutely love the vibe at this down to earth Pub. Drink prices are great, service is outstanding and the food is a major plus. This will be a regular spot for us. The food menu is separate from the bar tab but they will kindly let you use your card to quickly pay.

The beer was great, ...the food, not so much. This is definitely a comfortable neighborhood pub. The bartenders know their stuff. The staff was really friendly too. We went there for supper and found the menu very limited. I had the fish and chips. The fish was three small pieces of heavily breaded cod, served with about 10 pounds of fries. The fries were hand tossed in something that didn't add to their flavor. The brisket sandwich was the high point. The generous sandwich was sweet and tasty. The poppers were apparently frozen. We shared the fried brussel sprouts, which sounded interesting. Unfortunately, they were over cooked and were bitter. The boneless wings, were my favorite. They were basically a tiny chicken strip, but good! They also have an outside sitting area. Be warned, the night we were there, it was apparently the designated weed smoking area (seriously). So my recommendation is go for the drinks, skip the food....

Now that MoPho handles the food here, this is really one of the best bars in new orleans. The wings are fantastic, the sauce is something you trully need to experience. All the food here is top notch, and its basically MoPho at a discount, at a rad local bar in Mid City. I used to come here often, because it was a being point for the Nola Social ride. With the food as good as it is now, they should bring it nack here!

Neighborhood gem and has been for years. Barkeeps are attentive, beer is good, there's pool tables, darts, outside seating and lots of interesting memorabilia. Your whistle will be wet, belly full of beer, good cheer in your spirit upon leaving this establishment or you're not human (or at least a human is care to drink with). It gets a bit noisy with the good old boys tacking at each other but it's an overall interesting crowd with consistent cold beer to overcome whatever ales ya!

World Cup points elimination match between Peru and New Zealand at 9pm on Veterans Day. Ive got Peruvians visiting NOLA. There's no way anyone's going to even know what you're talking about! Peru and New Zealand in NOLA HahHa. I was wrong, much to my shock there's a place that showing the game. And not just showing the game but the manager knows the details. I know where I'm watching all the World Cup games!! AND they have a good variety of IRISH Beers and some good food. Lucky we took a Lyft because it's a local pub and parking is hard to find. They have outdoor bench seating open at night. Do not get me wrong this place is a hard bar with loud people but Euro-football always on screen.

It may be wrong but I am doing it. I think I get credit for warning you as to why. This 5 stars is based solely on the frozen Irish Coffee and the fact that the place used to be run by the proprietors of Treo which I love although not as much as Emily L. SO is this a review based on the entirety of what you may experience at Finn McCool's nah. Not even close. If you are looking for THE place to go when it is warm outside, early in the day, and you happen to want to drink sorta on the sly, this is it. They have abundant outdoor seating and the have the perfect drink for early in the day... the Frozen Irish Coffee. It says "yes I may eventually get buzzed but that isn't my goal, I'm just trying to stay cool and alert." The mixer has the right amount of ice to liquid so that if you partake slowly you are ok. You won't end up with a diluted mess. It is served in Styrofoam, which I am not a fan but that is really my only comment. So yes they have other bar stuff like tvs and darts and pool tables and bartenders. I know nothing of those things and don't care. Just keep the Irish coffee's moving into my tummy and we can always be friends Finn McCool.

A great spot to pop into! Drinks are nice and affordable and I love the variety in which they offer Irish coffee, you want it iced, hot, frozen they got you!! Also a great spot to watch sports went there for a lot of saints games and the outdoor TVs are a go to especially on a nice day

This review is for Yelp event "My House NOLA Presents: Labor Day Food Truck Extravaganza". I'll preface this review by stating that I love food trucks, as they have such a cool vibe about them. This event was from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM and we showed up at 6:00 PM and everything was already in full swing. Parking was typical "Mid -City nightmarish" but after circling the block 3 times, we lucked out and got a front row spot directly across the street from the bar's entrance. Normally I do not mind walking a few blocks for cool event, but I had an 18 month old in tow and it was still hot, so I wanted to be close. In fact it proved a little too hot for him so my wife & he stayed in the air conditioned car while I visited the food trucks. Here's what we got: Boo Koo BBQ - The brisket sandwich came on a pistolette and we scarfed it down so quickly that we didn't even get a snapshot of it. The meat was seasoned perfectly and had a great smoky flavor without being overloaded witgh sauce. The gouda mac-n-cheese was a real treat. Even though it looked "run of the mill", the flovors were intensely "cheesy", in a good way. The wait time here was approximately 10 minutes. Crepes A la Carte - We ordered a bacon & nutella crepe as this seemed very popular. The wait time was 15-20 minutes and we had long finished our BBQ and were looking for a sweet component to our meal. As I handed over the crepe to my wife for the 1st bite, she immediately notified me that we were given the wrong crepe and instead got a banana & nutella crepe. Don't get me wrong, as it was delicious. However it was not what we ordered but there was no way I was going back in that line that was growing by the minute. The NOLA truck - I opted for the crawfish grilled cheese and was told my sandwich would be 20 minutes. I thought that was a little long, but appreciated the heads up before I paid. I was number 29 and they were serving # 17. 30 minutes later they were only serving # 22 and stopped taking orders after # 49 as they were selling out of everything. After a 45 minute wait, they finally called my # and apologized for the wait (sincerely). The sandwich was a uber rich grilled cheese with spicy crwfish in every bite. It was worth the $7.00 as it was delicious, but it was not worth the wait. However, while we were waiting, I went inside Finn McCool's for the 1st time and was immediately taken in by the "cool factor". On the advice of the cool customers in front of me at the bar, I ordered a frozen Irish coffee for the wife. Made with Jameson & Bailey's and topped with whip cream, chocolate syrup and green (Irish) sprinkles this hit the spot (according to her) on a hot day. In the interest of Yelping, I took a sip and can verify her claims that this was a great drink. Can't wait to go back with a designated driver so I can enjoy one for myself. Due to time constraints, we were unable to try Frencheeze, Foodie Call or NOLA girl, as we had to get our son home. Overall, the event was a great success. However, waiting 20-45 minutes for a food truck order is unacceptable. We waited 2 hours to get the few items that we were able to get. I would suggest arrving early and placing multiple food orders at each truck to guarantee a timely order. I would also advise the food truck owners who happen to read this review to search ways to streamline thier process so they can satisfy their customers AND make more $$. Lastly, I still love a food truck and would definitely do it again.

I popped in here for a drink and thoroughly enjoyed the place. I ate the fish and chips and it was really good. I had a tall gin and tonic made with the Irish Gunpowder Gin, so smooth and refreshing. The staff was friendly and environment was welcoming. Definitely will go back and recommend to others.

Really cool, scuse the pun, to hangout and watch Arsenal play! Friendly staff is a bonus.

What a fantastic find for today and cheering on the women's team for the World Cup. The beer was cold and this frozen Irish coffee is amazing. Always appreciate a great Irish pub for soccer

Great neighborhood bar good drink selection plenty of seating nice attentive bartenders food off the chain esp cheeseburger easy in and out going back for fish chips

It should have been no surprise since this bar is in New Orleans, but the cheeseburger and debris fries were out flipping standing! Great bar to watch all your other sports, rugby, cricket, soccer, etc.

Decent venue but "owners" were a dick when faced with opposing "empty" beer can. Sorry but there's more welcoming venues closer. Katie's for food & seconds away on Esplanade Ave which is gorgeous Liuzza's Cafe Degas Santa Fe Lola's Etc Your Welcome ..

'Mi mate' (as he would say), was here from England and would not miss the New Castle game so after some digging we found out this was the place to go. The UK is 6 hours ahead of CAST so kickoff was set for 815am our time. I wasn't sure what to expect but we rolled up anyway. I'll have you know that we fit right in. Everyone already had drink in hand with their full attention on the telly. The bartenders were great and made sure everyone was taken care of. They were very crafty with cocktails that included coffee/ espresso. We will definitely be back.

Nice selection of micro and macro beers at reasonable prices, plenty of TVs (staff is even amenable to west coast football in the corners during LSU games) and surprisingly good bar food! My friends and I had a great first visit and will be back for many more. The food really stood out to us! The kitchen is being run by the Wolfhund and while the alligator sausage was average, the salmon fries and accompanying sauce were outstanding!

This is an awesome pub. Selection of beers and alcohol is fantastic. The food is ridiculous and the staff is friendly and on point. Best kind of neighborhood place.

Great pub! Food was good and the service was excellent! It has a very pleasant and welcoming vibe. Glad that I stopped in for dinner and drinks.

My favorite local watering hole in the city. Beer buckets are $12 and you can even mix and match. The friendliest staff (Stacy is my favorite!) National and international games are always on one of the many inside and outside tvs. Tons of outside seating on the picnic tables. Hours range from 11am until. Soccer is always on for the euro fans. Rum N Lash is the add on restaurant brought to you by the same company as Mopho and I've literally tried everything on the menu. Brussel sprouts are some of the best, huge fries, and can't go wrong with the grilled/fried chicken sandwiches. For Saints game day Sundays, Finns hosts cook offs and whoever wins the bar favorite gets the golden spoon! Basically it's a free potluck in who dat nation. Trivia is on Monday's. It's fun BUT hard! They do give the top teams a selection of prizes and the lowest scoring team a sack of potatoes. I've spent the last three St Patrick's day holidays here celebrating with block parties and beer galore. If you want to circle back to your Irish roots, come here wearing your favorite jersey and enjoy

I've been going to Finn's for years! Sometimes for a pint, most times for an occasion. I would say that Finn's is my "Special Event Bar" because I mostly find myself there for block parties and major holidays. I also bring visitors and family to this bar because for my relatives and myself, it's as close to Ireland as I can get. (Until I actually make that trip!) Everything about this bar is great! The drinks! The bartenders! The owners! The location, right in the heart of Midcity! The decor, the food, the merchandise, and the weekly events! Trivia, football...FUNDRAISERS! St. Baldrick's is a special fundraiser that Finn's hosts every year to benefit the efforts in fighting childhood cancer and is getting bigger and bigger every year. The owners Pauline and Stephen are pillars of the community and are the most amazing people you'll meet if you're lucky enough to make their acquaintance. I love Finn's and the PEOPLE that make it one of the best bars in the city.

Great neighborhood bar. Service was great. Sports on tv. Just a great vibe off of bourbon st

Finns is one of my favorite bars in the city. The owners are really friendly, the drink prices are good, and they have a lot of different, fun events. For example, my fiancé and I came tonight to play trivia which they have every Monday night at 8. This is also a great place to watch soccer if you're in to that, or the Saints. We also grabbed dinner here tonight. We shared an order of the MoPho style wings, the roasted Brussels sprouts, and then I got a breakfast burrito. The wings were really juicy and the sauce have a really delicious flavor to it. I haven't tried any of the other flavors, but that one is pretty solid. The Brussels sprouts were delicious! You get a very generous portion for around $5! Add hot sauce to the dip and thank me later. The breakfast burrito was fine. Everything tastes fresh. It came with scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, and sriracha.

This place has been my go-to neighborhood bar for years and I don't see that changing any time soon. As a soccer fan, they're always open early for the early European games and nothing's better at 6:30 am on a Saturday than a delicious Irish coffee (hot, frozen or iced). The bar staff is always friendly and keep us coming back.

This is one of my favorite bars ever! The people are awesome the drinks are great and they have a delicious food place in the back of the bar. We have been coming here for years. We do trivia on Mondays. They are especially fun to watch sports at. One of the best bars in the city for sure!!!

Very cool chill bar to eat and hang out at. It's big on sports so if you're coming for a game it'll probably be a good time. Came here for dinner one night while visiting NOLA. You have to order food at a window on the side and they have specific hours. I got one of the grilled sandwiches - the one with corned beef and spicy cabbage. It's really small for $9, but like everything else in NOLA, flavorful to the point of not being able to finish. Served with kettle chips. One of my friends got an order of the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies which were some of the best I've ever had, came out soft and warm. Their jukebox had an eclectic mix, but unfortunately one of my friends payed for 2 songs that they never ended up playing. When we were about to leave it was pouring outside, but one of the staff was generous enough to give us all large trash bags so we can walk back home. I'd come again.

This place is perfect for day drinking (Not that its something I do....like every day at least....) It draws a nice day crowd and drinks are pretty cheap. Laid back atmosphere and ample seating to accommodate you and friends. This location also has BooKoo BBQ connected if you need some good eats while you drink. Also if you are the type of person who likes to gamble video poker machines are also located in this locations. Things to consider: This bar is not smoke-free so be prepared for that if you don't like smoke. This is a neighborhood establishment, where the parking is all on the street so it can be a little scarce but also be conscience of actual residents in the area. Location is not too far off of South Carrollton located right in Mid-City and pretty easy to get to from any area of the city.

Wow. I had no idea Pub Quiz was so popular! While attending Lindsay A's fabulous birthday bash, I was once again exposed to the joys of Finn McCool's and except for the crush of people, I think pubquiz is even better than now than when I attended regularly a few years ago. It was also fun to be there without my super competitive brother who got a little too hyped up over the whole quiz thing. I'm happy to report that no one threatened to stab anyone else in the neck last night over a changed answer...at least while I was there. Boo Koo BBQ was cranking out the eats and their soup special of the evening, corn & crawfish bisque was delicious, if a little thick. The fried mac-n-cheese balls were tasty but maybe a bit much for me. Perhaps if I had more to drink? The bartenders here are top notch and even with the crowd, remembered what I was drinking. Great folks! My only problem is that this is a full-smoking bar. I hate coming home so stinky.