Holy Grail Pub

I have LOVED this place in the past…not anymore. Their food used to be the best around. I went last night and got the Brussel sprouts and they came out charred on the outside and undercooked on the inside. They were so hard to chew. I talked to my server about how much I loved the dish usually, but they just needed to be cooked on the inside a bit more. She was so kind, took them back, and then came back with what you see in the picture. They burned the crap out of them… they didn’t even put the pecans on the second batch.. just threw them on a plate and sent them out. The insides were still not cooked. I wonder if they got a new chef and they just don’t know how to cook Brussel sprouts? Regardless, it was a slap to the face. The server said that he manager tried it and said “with the sauce, it’s okay”. Really?! I have been here dozens of times and never gotten this type of service or bad food. It has been around a year since I last went there because I moved further away. It has clearly declined in all categories.

This place is a hidden gem! I loved the atmosphere, the lighting, and the simple yet inviting ambiance. The service was quick and friendly, and the drinks were top-notch. I especially enjoyed the green tea shot—my favorite—which was made perfectly. There’s a great variety of beers, both mild and strong, all superb. The cocktails were impressive as well. However, the food needs improvement; I didn’t enjoy it much. That said, the high-quality drinks, well-mixed cocktails, and a cool, decent crowd make this spot a great hangout, with tables usually available anytime.

I don't know why places here think it's acceptable to sell chicken nuggets and call them tenders/wings for an absurd price. $10 for worlds smallest wings. Buffalo wild Wings was also bad about calling their "tenders" when they were a little bigger than Mcnuggets. Drinks were good, don't get the wings

Increasingly just about any experience eating out is determined by the service, not the food. Most places do a decent job with most of the food they serve. There's things on the menu in some places that are little unique, but generically the food is pretty consistent across most of the establishments in the bar food world. First, the holy Grail had a couple things that are all stars. The ghost pepper chili is fantastic. Kadija, our server, was over the top great. Attentive. Will to give great recommendations. Went out of her way to meet our requests. Service. It's a thing.

Great casual British Pub. Service was friendly and prompt. Max the server was great. Excellent beer menu with a few nitro pushed options. Brussels sprouts appetizer was sweet and delicious. Fish and chips and Shepards Pie are great options.

Loved the location, our server was great and pub decor makes a really cool spot. The food however was not that great. Wings were small with a couple over cooked because of their size. Pretzels were nor tasty and the type of cheese could be better. The Brussels sprouts were ok, but lacked any zing from the seasoning. Based on the apps, we opted to skip trying anything else.

Good pub atmosphere for a strip center in the suburbs. Nice draft beer selection with good variety. The food is not a draw but also not disappointing for pub food. The kitchen is putting out more than just “bar bites”, they have a good menu with more than burgers.

Pretty cool atmosphere with friendly staff and a nice selection of drinks. I’ll love to come back.

Love this place, if you like something hot and comfy, get the Ghost Pepper Chili, especially when Texas is getting hit with arctic weather, this meal is a must try, extremely hot in a good way.. Service is great, nice environment

Somebody call the Knights of Nee and Sir Lancelot, and tell them about The Holy Grail! This place is great! My friend and fellow Yelper Diana D. hipped me to this place and it has quickly become a favorite! The atmosphere is very on-theme as a medieval tavern. There is an extensive drink menu, with particularly well-crafted (read "strong") bourbon drinks, and all for $10-$12! The Lavender Old Fashioned is really great if you're into Old Fashioneds, and the Bulleit Proof is also really great and extremely strong! As for food, I've had the fried pickles, the fried goat cheese, the brisket grilled cheese sandwich, and the meatloaf. Everything has been good! No notes. The service at The Holy Grail has been consistently good the times I've been here as well. The staff are all very friendly and patient. I look forward to coming back to try more things and have more of the menu. If you're looking for a good no-frills bar and grill at a decent price, your quest ends here. It really is "the Holy Grail."

Be aware, you will need to slowly adjust your vision when you walk into the pub. I went there for Happy Hour with some colleagues and we were all blinded coming in from the bright sunlight to a dark room. Happy Hour consisted of certain discounted beers and $4 house wines and well drinks. Food options were okay. We tried the Fried Pickles, Cheese Curds, and Wings. Typical bar food so nothing to boast about. Several TVs around the bar to catch the Olympics so that was nice. Our server was new so it took some time for her to get acclimated with the menu, but she was sweet.

This is a cool pub. It's a pretty big place. The food and service were excellent. My husband had the bacon wrapped meatloaf. It was really tasty. I wasn't crazy about the gravy fries. They were a little bland. I saw reviews that said the place was too dark. I didn't think so at all. It is kind of loud though.

Great place, great service. Wings we outstanding! Got the peri peri wings, wife got the monte cristo and loved it.

We celebrated Father's Day here for lunch with our Family. I ordered the Holy Grail Burger and Wifey got the Fish and Chips. Food is fresh and delicious. Serving portions are small. Serving Staff is friendly and helpful. Clean and nice medieval decor. Lots of parking.

Omg! This was a surprise. So cool inside with the details! Had outdoor & indoor seating. Staff was great, had excellent recommendations. We recommend the Stiegl Grapefruit Radler that had such a light fruity flavor. Also the Fried Goat Cheese & Pub style Fish and Chips are excellent choices.

.... READ THIS REVIEW..... Lots of fun and really good bar selections of top tier bourbon and scotch. The burgers are supposed to be awesome, however I had the Steak Frites (which the Yelp menu showed to be beef tenderloin for $22 / reasonable) - however I was served a small portion of "flank steak" instead. (Pissed - bait and switch!?!?) Good thing the staff apologized and gave me 50% off for the error. Very professional and the right thing to do. Very impressive, I never asked. Awesome empowerment to the staff from the owner. RARE TO SEE!! They explained there was a menu change and evidently the Yelp website was not updated. They are to have a meeting tomorrow and the Mgr was going to have it fixed! I could not be more proud of the staff and the way they handled this. PERFECT! While I would normally give a 2-3 star, I'm giving 4 because of the excellent service I got and the way they handled everything. And several people around me said the burgers were crazy good. THIS IS A PLACE WHICH CARES ABOUT MAKING SURE YOU ARE HAPPY!! This is too rare of an attitude to score low. In several years, I've never said this. I will definitely be back for a burger and more pours. The atmosphere is totally European with dark woods and decor. Awesome!! One of my new favorites - and 45 min drive for me. But worth it. Cool place - GO GO GO!!!!

Here for drinks, and good conversation. The Jameson smash is a combination of sweet and tangy. The service is great. The ambiance is an old world vibe .

We were a party of five for lunch on a Sunday. Three of us came from out of state for the weekend. I had researched places for our family to have lunch at and were impressed with the selections but we were left disappointed. I am a beer stout drinker and they were out of two of the three beers tried to order. We were told they tap new beers on Tuesdays. They should tap on Thursday so they would still have the choices available for the weekends which are typically a busier time. Very disappointing. Then we tried to order the charcuterie cheese board and they were out or most of the items for that also. We ordered two appetizers and they didn't get ordered until after we got our entree's. Over all very disappointing experience. I used to run restaurants and when you are out of a lot of items still during the weekend that just bad management in my opinion. Do better for the next guests.

Fun pub to grab a drink, play darts, or get a bite to eat! Staff is friendly and food is good! Decent prices.

Great food and service. Also a terrific place to watch soccer matches. I look forward to returning.

I've been to the Holy Grail 3 times in a week! Absolutely LOVE this place!!! The food is REALLY good! Order the fried goat cheese and the schnitzel...10/10. The staff is very friendly. I went today(third time) and our bartender was amazing! He was moving! Loved that bartender! Prices are extremely reasonable. The ambiance gives me " elevated dungeons and dragons" vibes haha. This is a great place to go out any night and grab a drink and good food and chill with friends(they also have a bunch of board games). Looking forward to try their brunch!

I know I have reviewed this place a few years ago. My husband and I have been coming here for at least 16 years. My oldest who is now 19 was a little girl when we started visiting the HG. I have to say this place got it right. It survived Covid! But besides their craft beers and London pub look I think the reason this place continues to thrive is because of their food. They always have good freaking food! I have been to so many places in the dallas area where they over charge you and the food is garbage. However the holy grail always has been consistent with their quality/flavorful dishes. They have the best fries. Period! Their burger is not only tasty but perfectly cooked with the right bun. Now they have some cajun wings and they are amazing! Fried or smoked cant tell bc they taste fried but not greasy. Some cajun seasoning but not too much. They are perfect! Their chicken sandwich/and their fried chicken when they had it on the menu was fantastic!! Crispy/delicious/perfect. My husband loves their steak frites with the garlic aioli. The steak is always cooked the correct way and the sauce was super garlicky if you love garlic like we do you'll be happy. Service is decent. No complaints. I know they do change staff quite a lot but Im assuming thats normal for the food industry. Most of their staff is pretty knowledgeable about craft beers- which is what my husband drinks. I love the ambiance of the place. They have soccer playing on their TV's the music is always cool hits but not at a high volume. And the lighting is pretty dark/bar style which I love. This place is perfect for friends hangout, dates, eating alone and even hangout with the family. We love it and I hope it continues to provide delicious quality food while having the latest craft beers. Check this "brit" pub out you won't regret it!

Cool place, liked the decor and the vibe they were going for! Great beer list, found a great beer you don't find to often on a menu along with a couple others. Staff were great! Sandwich was so so ! I had the Honey Pepper Chicken! Breading fell off, was over cooked. Suppose to have bacon, very little. Not sure the havarti cheese is a good choice, presentation was lacking! I would give it another try, the beer and vibe is worth it !

This was a business lunch so I didn't take any photos. My partner ordered a burger with no bun or onions and added avocado. She asked that it be cooked with just a little bit of pink. I ordered the fish and chips only because I'm a huge fish and chips fan, growing up overseas, and also having a British husband. Lol. Service was prompt and the server checked up on us several times. I really liked the inside of this pub, kind of reminded me of the old monk. My lunch partner and I used to go often to Delaney's when she worked in McKinney. I just thought the food was meh. Her burger was undercooked, but she skirted the outside edge and just left theextreme middle. The fries were decent, but nothing special. Now let's talk about the fish. They use a really thicker batter on their fish in my case, there seem to be more better than Fish. I would cut pieces off and there was nothing inside. All in all, we did not find our new Delaney's - she's now working in Plano, so we have lots of places to explore.

Patient and attentive service. The holiday drink list was lacking and reminded us this is a beer place to the core. Updated outside seating and expanded interior makes this remain a favorite spot. The food is always solid.

Great pub atmosphere with friendly staff and a nice menu selection. Food was very good too. My schnitzel was as yummy. My husband enjoyed his wings. The steak and frites were good and my friend enjoyed the fish and chips. We shared gravy fries and fried pickle appetizers...tasty treats.

Mark/mike (photo of him in here) the "bartender" not the first time I've been here, as I leaned over to my company explained I think a burger sounds Devine, he opt to not only put one in order but not ask sides, restrictions (I'm highly allergic to onion) and brought out a very well done burger on his own assumption. This individual seems a bit slow in in every aspect to me as far as cuisine customer, correspondence, well as communicating as well. I am in the service industry and would NEVER treat a client nor ignore based on him in slow motion working, assumption as well as appearance. This what was open and I'm yet again NOT IMPRESSED BY this specific long hair hat wearing glasses, move for choice of Co workers getting off to over serve. FOLEY was very attentive and accurate as well as thorough.

Love a good old fashioned pub, and this is the first we have found since moving to the area. There are plentiful booths, a huge wrap-around bar, and although the booths are not as comfortable as they could be (just wood, ( no cushioning), we had a nice lunch there. I had the brisket melt, which was good, although I felt it was still too much brisket for me...others will likely like it). The server was efficient and very nice. The ladies room smelled sour...but all in all, about what you would expect of a small pub. We will likely return.

The Mac and cheese! I would eat it everyday day if it was possible. Service is just as good. We will definitely be back!

Food is your typical bar food, beer is cold, there is an Icelandic beer (I forget the name) but it is very nice and crisp. If you like a darker beer the Red Gate is a good option, and for your even darker beer 512 is a really good option! Bartenders are knowledgeable and the atmosphere is chill and friendly

Warm, friendly, great service and good food! We will definitely return with guests in tow.

Had a very good Cuban sandwich here for lunch last week. Service was good and the music was at the right volume. Also, they have a good selection of beer.

Beer is a mix of American corn beers with some UK styles. Burgers are good and come out pretty quickly. Drafts run $7 and menus prices on Yelp were not current as of those review. It's a smaller and more intimate place where you can sit at the bar, eat, drink, and talk to people. Kitchen is open late so it's a good place to grab something later in the evening when restaurants in Plain-OH! are closing because it is past kiddy bedtimes.

The Holy Grail Pub is located in the same plaza as Gyu- Kaku with plenty of parking in the lot in the back. I came here with my husband and our little girl dog (outdoor seating available, both covered and uncovered) to meet with my husband's friend and his wife. We came at 5:30 pm and seated ourselves outside in the covered seating (which was nice that it had the heat lamps on because it was on the cold side). Because my husband's friend was running late, we didn't order until closer to 6 pm. We ended up ordering: Soft Pretzel, $9 prior to tax- This order came with 3 soft braided pretzel sticks with a side of cheese sauce. I really like soft pretzels and thought this was good but I think I would have preferred it to be much warmer or hot. Frozen Hard Apple Cider, $5 happy hour price ($7 when it's not)- Oh wow this frozen hard apple cider was fantastic. It was served in a cinnamon rimmed glass, which was perfect with that frozen cider. I would love to drink this again. Smokey Meatloaf, $16 prior to tax- My husband ordered this, which came with mashed potatoes and a side of green beans. I had a few bites of his food and thought the meatloaf was perfectly seasoned and tasted good. I also liked the mashed potatoes and green beans. I would probably order this for myself if I was to come here again. Arcadia Salad, $10 + Chicken, $4 prior to tax- I had requested for my salad dressing to be on the side but wished I had known this salad came with cheese because I would have asked to omit the cheese because there was a lot of it. I opted for a salad because I wanted to get some fiber at my meal. I thought this salad was a great size for a meal and thought there was more than enough chicken. ------------------------------------ (Total= $43.30 after tax, prior to tip) Food was great and service was friendly and very attentive. Our server was friendly and funny. He was really good at checking up on us, especially since we were the only table outside. To be honest, I was not expecting much but am glad my husband's friend had suggested this place. I would definitely come here again.

Service isn't good. Sitting at the bar and feeling invisible. The bartenders do everything except pay attention to patrons. The food is subpar too. Priced too high for barely edible.

This has been a favorite destination for me and several work friends for the last year or so. We absolutely LOVE our regular server, Elaina. I kid you not, she WALKS ON WATER. Best service I have ever had and it's every single time we are here. The food is pretty damn good and they have a great selection of bourbon (even Eagle Rare, one of my favorites). My only complaint is that their fries are kinda crappy. They should really cook them a bit longer. Other than that, I highly recommend this establishment.

I was very surprised to learn there's a pub in my backyard. The food was very good, and the service was awesome. Of course we were watching the Rangers and Astros game which was great--screens everywhere so you won't miss any excitement. I will definitely try it again!

6 years later and here I am on a Saturday Evening enjoying some really good Craft Brews enjoying the service, atmosphere, clientele, and music! Goes to show YOU NEVER SAY NEVER!

More like a 3.5 rating? While the menu is a heavy hit or miss, if you order the right items, this is a fairly enjoyable night. If you live in North Plano and just a beer, this is a no brainer. This place gets packed, even on the weekdays! The parking lot can be hectic, so keep that in mind. All their tables, booths, high tops, and most of the bar was completely full. Luckily we could sit outside on the outdoor patio, where the tables are huge and fairly tall. They have a ton of beer and Irish whiskey options. I wish they did half pours or flights though. Our server checked on us fairly frequently, even though we were the only big group on the outside patio on a weekday February night. They have space heaters built into the ceiling, which helped, even though the wind can blow through the exposed sides. The fried pickles are pretty good. Great ratio of breading and pickle, salty, oily, sour, and refreshing. If you like fried pickles, they do a great job making them here. The pretzel sticks are huge! As one person, I wish I could have shared it with others (but they weren't interested). The beer cheese was kind of weird tasting, but it did have a good texture. The pretzel itself was fairly soft and had plenty of malty, salty flavor. The Sheppard's pie is not traditional, and it comes off more as a super cheesy, loose casserole than a pie. While I don't hate it, I wouldn't order it again because it doesn't satisfy any itch that a normal Sheppard's pie would. There's no buttery pie crust, no dense gooeyness, and the vegetables taste bland. while I was reluctant at first, the tenderloin bits were actually quite good. Tender, juicy, with a little spring in the texture that was pleasant. I'm certain they are using the same cheese here as they use in the Mac and cheese. I personally feel this addition of cheese distracts in this dish, but the chef seems to like it enough to serve it over a The honey pepper chicken sandwich is actually pretty good. I discussed with the waitress how crispy the breading would be. She said she could tell the line cooks to make it extra crispy and then separate the sauce. Even with doing all of this, the breading wasn't super crispy, but the crispiness was enjoyable. The pepper sauce is pretty tasty! I doused every bite I took with it. The overall sandwich was pretty refreshing with all the fresh veggies they use. The birria is not bad, but its not what I would expect. It has this unusual seasoning or flavor that I cant put my finger on. The consommé they give you is mostly shredded meat and not much liquid. Usually it's the opposite problem. The mac and cheese is quite cheesy! Its more of a solid cheese than a liquidy cheese. At some points it felt like a cut up mozzarella stick with how solid and stringy the consistency was. Some people may not like it, but I thought it was quite effective. It also had a huge cheese flavor that lots of other places lack. Even as a side, they serve you a ginormous portion. Its awesome that they let you order this instead of fries with any entrée. The fish and chips are OK, but they leave more to be desired. The crispiness of the batter is lacking. The fish had a wisp of flavor, but I don't expect cod to be fragrant to begin with. The oily flavor of the breading and the soft consistent texture of the cod is probably the best part of this meal in my opinion. Compared to fish and fizz, this place has inferior fried fish.

I highly recommend trying this place. The inside has that traditional pub look and dim lighting. They have an extensive drink menu and happy hour specials. I tried a local beer and some cocktails. I suggest trying the Highwest Double Rye Old Fashioned.

What happened to the Holy Grail? Y'all used to have some of the best bar food. Came in with my family on a Saturday for lunch, the place was completely empty, the server couldn't have been more indifferent, and the fish & chips were terrible. On top of that, they were out of several items on the menu. Why? 5-10 years ago this place was great. What happened? Do the owners not care anymore?

Great ambience. Very friendly servers. Good beer , of course, and delicious food too, especially their desserts.

The food is excellent. We had the steak frites and fish & chips. Wow were they good. Rating - 5 stars. But if you call yourself a pub you should (1) offer more beer choices, (2) describe them clearly in your menu (eg, tasting notes, IBU and Alc %) and (3) hire servers who know what beer is. I think this place attracts a lot of repeat customers, mostly dudes who look like they drink a lot of beer, so in the end I suspect they do well and have gotten lazy thinking about what a new customer needs. Rating - 1 star.

Such a great place! I always enjoy coming here. It's a pub style atmosphere with a ton of beers on tap. The food is also amazing. 10/10!!!

I thought it was ok. Our table felt dirty. The service was good and the food was non-plus. Next I am going to get the fish and chips. I hear they are very good. I will go back because it was not that bad. I felt it was just average.

I visited the Hole Grail for a friends birthday party a few weeks ago. We had our service dog along with us. The bartender warned use that the manager would have a problem with use having our dog. I presented the service dog license to the bar tender. We ordered drinks and I was talking to our friends and I over heard the manager Rachel scolding my wife about one of the customers that pet the dog. my wife is from Thailand and is not used to being bullied ask Rachel to speak to me. Rachel pushing her face and staring us both down said "I am speaking to both of you"!!! Wow, I have witnessed this type of behavior in any restaurant in my life. I explained that he is a service dog. She said if he is we should know that he cant be touched. I told her, he is a service dog again. Again she repeated if he is a service dog. At this point she was calling us liars. While staring us down. What Rachel should know that she was harassing us in a public place with many witnesses! This is called Prohibited Discrimination (Texas Human Resources Code, Section 121.003-121.006) A person my not assault, harass, interfere with, kill, or injure in any way, or attempt to assault, harass, interfere with, kill., or injure in any way, an assistance animal. If you respect the law Rachel, then abide by it yourself. I say stay away from this pub like the plague! We didn't get a chance to try the food, we lost our appetite after be reprimanded in front our our friends. We finished our drinks said happy birthday and got the hell out of there as soon as we could.

Awesome decorations, but the tvs everywhere make it feel more like a sports bar than a pub. We ordered the meat and cheese board which was pretty good. I wish there had been more variety in the cheeses. They were all white cheeses and very similar. But the bread that came with it was amazing. I look forward to returning for dinner instead of a snack.

Went for St Patrick's Day & was so excited to get a cup of French Onion however they only had a limited menu. I ended up getting the cheeseburger and it was good & juicy & huge. I'll definitely be back for my cup of soup!

This place is awesome! Hopefully, with the support of customers, this pub will survive! The food is delicious. And all the varies brews are even better. Thanks for a wonderful evening in the middle of Covid. Enjoy the beer and if it's too much call a cab for pickup. I had a friend take me home. Thanks for a great time! 11/2020

I have been a long time customer for happy hour, and I can't believe I haven't even dropped a review for them. This is for the Thanksgiving lunch pickup yesterday. Thanks to Rachel and her team that worked so hard to fulfill this order, our family was able to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch. Everything that was part of the package was packaged with care, and everything tasted awesome! It was well seasoned, and I'm so glad Holy Grail offers this, and I can't say thank you enough for the hardworking people who took the time to do this for their customers. Thank you for all you did, and thanks for making Holy Grail shine.

Great place - Like a London pub Great service Please bring back the corn beef sliders!

We came in craving a really good burger and that was exactly what we got. My boyfriend and I each ordered their Holy Grail burger and it was incredibly simple but oh so delicious. The fries were perfectly crispy and covered half of the plate. I love how they have a burger of the month. This month is chicken fried steak burger with gravy and crispy onion bits? Come on! I'll have to swing by and give that a try. Also, this place has a pretty decent whiskey selection as well as craft beer.

I've been visiting this Pub/Restaurant for a few years and even had dinner there with my wife, who doesn't imbibe. They have great food and even have awesome snacks for those who aren't so hungry to put something in their bellies when having a drink or 3. The atmosphere is very relaxed and they have Trivia and other events from time to time. The bartenders always have a warm, friendly demeanor and make you feel like more than just another customer. They've been there for over a decade and have many regular customers. They also have a couple outdoor areas, one smoking and one non-smoking. I recommend The Holy Grail and intend to visit often in the future.

What a great find! We love this place. The atmosphere is fun, the wait staff is friendly and engaging. Beer list is amazing. Food is elevated and delicious. We will definitely be back. Ask for Max as your server! Highly recommend!

Super cute location but awful food. We came for lunch and skipped the drinks. Ordered the pretzel twits to start and were immediately disappointed. It was bread, twisted, with butter and salt. Not a pretzel. And the beer cheese was runny and tasteless. I'd skip this app. Meals came out quickly. I ordered the shepard's pie which, I was told, wasn't the usual casserole style but more a stew. It looked like a stew with mashed potatoes and cheese on top. While it looked ok, the taste was anything but. The meat was fatty and the sauce had a sharpness about it I couldn't place. My husband ordered the Monte Cristo and was also disappointed. The sandwich wasn't good and the mac and cheese side wasn't either. Maybe this is a great place for drinks but if you're in the area and hungry, I'd skip this pub and go somewhere else.

Ordered the Honey Pepper chicken grilled instead of fried. Included a side of fries. The chicken was grilled perfectly, very moist on the inside. I'm not a big fan of hand cut skin on fries but these were very good and also cooked perfectly. Bartender was outstanding!! Very attentive with his service and kept my water filled. Very cool place although a bit dark during the day. Great beer selection!! I will be back!!

Food was great. Great and quick service. My husband and I came here twice because how much we enjoyed it. Overall, everything was amazing.