Johnnie MacCracken's Celtic Firehouse Pub

Great pub! The food was delicious forgot to take a picture at the beginning apologies for the partially eaten platter but the cabbage was amazing and the bangers were tasty with both sides. The horseradish sauce wasn't too strong. My friend had the Reuben and Irish nachos. The Irish nachos are hefty and a great starter to share. Enjoyed speaking with both bartenders and the pub and a friendly environment. Definitely recommend to those visiting.

Phenomenal! Food is INCREDIBLE and the atmosphere is so fun! Bangers and mash, Shepard pie and fish and chips oh my! And the seating is so cool. Take a look around before you sit down! Can’t recommend enough!

I have been here many times and it’s always a good time. The whiskey room has fantastic decor and the bartender Patti knows how to sling a drink. I like the bonfire out back and live music. There are multiple bathrooms that are always stocked with paper towels and toilet paper which is a rare find. I love the pizza and fries. As for the Dublin lawyer sandwich I find it “guilty” for being the best sandwich on the square. I do wish they had spinach dip and Jameson.

I didn’t have food, but I saw a lot of people with it. Looked good. Drinks are fairly cheap, I had seltzers for $7 each. I went for music and it was a cool spot. Definitely more on the rowdy side, but it was awesome!

Really enjoyed this pub. Loved the drinks and ambience, food was good wish the fish n chips were a bit more flavorful but not bad. 4/5 would definitely come back for a beer again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This bar has a secret, that I am going to let you know! They will do a special, custom whiskey tasting and excellent dinner. This is all done by the owner," Garry and Kathy" the two best people you would ever want to meet. You are invited into their special space with great whiskey and dinner! It is a secret on the square!! I forgot to mention one of the best bartenders on the square is "Tony", he is awesome. He works Thursday Friday and Saturday on the old firestation side, Left as you look at the Crack.

The most fun bar in the area. The vibe here is poppin. Guinness is my favorite beer, so I had to find an Irish pub in the area and this place doesn't disappoint. The indoor and outdoor sections are like two completely different atmospheres, but both are great.

Grandslam from walking in to walking out. The atmosphere was chill. The customer service was fun and helpful. And the food was absolutely delicious. The light burn on my sausage, the tasty cabbage mix, and the mouth-watering mash potato were mind-blowing. We are in town for a girls' trip, and what a winner this was. Definitely coming back

I've frequented so-called Irish pubs across the continental United States for over a decade, and I just happened to return this weekend from a week in Ireland, and my take on Johnnie MacCrackens is: The drinks are great. The food is . . . fine. And the atmosphere is perfect for those who love the dive bar aesthetic. And service was lovely as well!

This is a great place for cheap drinks and great live music! Okay, it is a little rundown and old, but very nice bartenders and clientele. I don't think I would order food here. We had a great time after a wedding for an after party.

Just awful. I'm from Ireland and I found this establishment cringe worthy and didn't resemble anything about Ireland. The music was ridiculous and the bartender was useless. He even contradicted me on what we have and do in Ireland. Yes everyone like a fool. Not. wont be back. Nothing authentic about this place at all. It was also filthy including the restrooms.

Really enjoyed this pub. Loved the drinks and ambience, food was good wish the fish n chips were a bit more flavorful but not bad. 4/5 would definitely come back for a beer again!

Some friends recommended this spot so we stopped in to check it out. Located in downtown Marietta, this is a unique pub with several different rooms, bars, and an outdoor area. There are several European beers on tap, as well as domestic craft offerings. The menu is what you'd expect from a pub; several appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and some traditional entrees. We tried (and loved) the Irish Nachos, which are tots topped with corned beef, cheddar, and a horseradish sauce. We also ordered a basket of fried pickles, spears that are coated in a tempura batter. A unique and tasty way to enjoy fried pickles! For meals, we ordered the chicken and chips, fish and chips, cheese burger, and wings. The food took a little while to come out, but it was all hot and fresh when it arrived. Everyone enjoyed their entrees, however, the wings were not well-seasoned and didn't have a lot of flavor. The staff were helpful and the atmosphere was very laidback where we sat. The building itself was interesting and fun to see. We'd go back for drinks and apps, for sure!

The place gets 3 stars for its dive bar ambience and we'll priced drinks. There was also live music on a thuesday night. They have multilple rooms to hang and a few of them upstairs had the presidnential debate. The voice was low so we couldnt hear and went back to the live music area. The food is strictly average. The fish and chips was alright but the Shepard pie was a disappointment and did not have the traditional potato layer

Johnnie McCrackens is a true to form Celtic pub. It boasts spaces for people of all types to get together and enjoy high quality offerings at a competitive price. It's great to see a locally owned spot retain its beating heart. Service was fantastic, this place is truly one of a kind.

Fun atmosphere, fantastic for a pint a bite. Nothing says fantastic dive bar like sawdust on the floor and Christmas decorations up in March. Our lunch started with a chef's choice charcuterie board. Everything was enjoyable. Loved every meat selection and got to sample the house potato salad. (Best side in the house). Draft house alcoholic root beer was a tasty treat. 70 beers on tap. We ordered a burger and a Philly to split. Pass on the Philly. Bread to meat ratio is not favorable. Or, if your drunk, perfect filler bread ratio. Burger was thick and flavorful. Tots- soooo crispy Brussel sprouts- well seasoned though little watery Garlic mash- meh. Fresh, house made, skip-able Bartender was a joy. Solid showing. Would go back again for a relaxing, non rushed drinking lunch. Oh- the Ugly Cake. On of the best slices of fluffy cream filled dripped hard top chocolate cake ever. Not too sweet. Get it.

We're not locals to the Atlanta area but decided to come try out this Irish pub. So happy we did!!! Upon walking in, the place looked very rustic and had a bunch of decor around the area. The pub does have different openings you can enter. One has a dining area and the other one is more so of for getting drinks and socializing (more so of a bar area). Throughout the pub, there are different rooms where you can sit and relax and enjoy the bustling atmosphere. It can get a little loud when it's crowded but that's expected of a pub. There's a live band that plays sometimes too! The service was really really good! The bartenders were very helpful and quick to serve us. Now, this is not the usual you sit down and order concept, you order your food and drinks both at the bar. You get your drinks there and they bring out your food to your table. Our "server" was very quick and attentive to us as well, even after he brought out our food. Here's what we got (I went with my husband and a group of friends): Peach cider: 8/10 - tart, refreshing, delicious! I could taste the distinct peach flavor and it was very refreshing to drink on a hot summer day. I wish there were a little bit more of the peach flavor because I love peaches! Fish and chips: 8.5/10 - For the price and quality, this was worth it! I do not like fish that is fishy to the taste and I could not taste the fishiness of the fish (cod) and the batter was fried to perfection. The chips (french fries) were delicious as well! The seasoning they put on the fries gave it nice zing and the tartar sauce was superb! I added freshly squeezed lemon juice to my fish and malt vinegar to my fries and dipped it with the tartar sauce. Each bite tasted like I was in heaven. The portion size was reasonable for the price as well! I will say that the fish was a little bit oily but the flavor was so good! Chicken Schnitzel: 7/10 - I had a bite of my husband's dish and it was really flavorful. The chicken patty was fried perfectly and the mushroom and gravy sauce was light and not too heavy. I wish there was more mushroom flavor because I love the robust taste of mushrooms but nonetheless, it was pretty good. The only reason I'm knocking off one star is because the bathroom was kind of dirty. The trash was filled to the brim and there was alot of dust and dirt in there. It just didn't overall feel clean. Overall, I would come back for the drinks and food. I've never been to Ireland so I can't compare how it is to the pubs over there but I will say that me and my friends enjoyed our time here.

Food! Greasy and overbearing; fish n chips not anywhere the light and fluffy fish n chips that rank as genuine

Excellent food, excellent service, the vibe is fun and the drink menu is so large they have it scrolling on TV screens. Will definitely visit again and again

This is the certainly the definition of a dive bar. Dark and grungy, I debated whether to even have a drink here. I tried their MacCrackens IPA; I don't know who makes this for them but it was not very good. Patrons order at the bar as there is no table service. The weekend I was here, there were only two people working: one behind the bar and one in the kitchen. Service was slow to get a drink, but the bartender was friendly. He was also responsible for busing the tables, needless to say the place was in disarray. I used the restroom while I was there and it was just gross. Old, nasty fixtures, dirty, and no hand soap! Glad I didn't eat here. The interior of the restaurant was also thick with dust, doesn't look like it has ever been dusted. Hard pass on any future visits.

Does an out-of-town tourist type guy go to the local Irish Pub? Yes, and it was spur of the moment. Uh oh, that's dangerous for an Irish descendent! Now, I'm, not a bar guy or a beer drinker but, I had just come out of the coin shop next door, with a serendipitous purchase of an 1838 coin that was representative of my great grandfather's election to the sheriff in 1838 in this town! I felt like celebrating. Also, it was afternoon traffic time so....I stepped into the Pub. Definite Go

Always friendly people, attentive bar tenders, and reasonably priced food. A go to spot for sure!

One of the better craft beer bars in the area. Service was quick and prices are quite reasonable. IMHO, this is a place dedicated beer lovers should visit for the broad selection of quality beers on tap. As an Irish-sounding pub, I score them on their Shepard's pie. On the plus side: -it was a reasonable portion, -they had peas and corn (and beans). On the "room for improvement " side, the ratio of potatoes vs rest leaned heavily toward potatoes . Would return again in a heartbeat for the beer.

Wonderful dinner there on Saturday evening. The place was starting to rock by 9pm. Sadly it was very cold out and I wasn't dressed properly along with having a cold, so we left by 9:30 We're looking forward to going there again. It's a very similar to Irish pubs where I'm from.

I stop by this spot for a pint and a burger every time I'm in town. The pints are well poured and still pretty reasonably priced! The burgers have gone up in price but are still on what's considered the cheaper side of pub food. What I like about the burgers, is that despite being around $10 or $11, the meat is ground in house and is seemingly good quality. Even though they don't cook with varying temperatures much, the burger always comes out juicy and tasty! I had the burger with pimiento cheese this last time. There were no complaints from my buddies either. They all seemed to really enjoy their burgers. They also have good fish and chips, although I haven't tried them in years haha! I would definitely say that this spot is worth a try if you are in the Marietta Square area.

Drinks are strong, food is tasty, karaoke is a good time. What else could you ask for in a place like this? Great bar.

This is an awesome whole in the wall pub on Marietta Square. There are decorations all over the walls and ceilings and it smells like fire inside (in a good way). The drinks and the burgers were great!

My limited personal experience is that the staff member running the Johnny MacCracken's FB page is at best a liar and cyberbully and at worst a thief. I lost a bracelet at MacCracken's and reached out to them on Facebook requesting a FB post to help me find it. They initially agreed, then ignored me for weeks, and when I kept persisting, the person responding became quite aggressive with me and refused to help. I can only assume they may be in possession of my property, otherwise this behavior is nonsensical. There are several more receipts (screenshots) of the exchange that are not included because they contain a large amount of personal identification data. lostbraceletmaccrackenspub@gmail.com

What was a very good experience initially turned into a really not so great experience I came here as someone visiting from Michigan I had two Guinness and an order of wings totaling about $24 come to find out at checkout that if you use a card to pay they put a $50 hold on your card and don't even return it right away I was told it would be returned in 1-2 days the bartender was great and she did nothing wrong but that's absolutely asinine to do to any customer in this industry I will not return

Awesome drinks. Awesome food. Awesome service. Definite pub atmosphere. Support local businesses like MacCtackens!

This place is great. Low key with GREAT service. Total pub style with a neighborhood vibe. Their pretzel appetizer is top notch. Seriously amazing mostly because it's hot and the sauce is delish. Love their back patio which has their own bars and is outside.

Pretty good food and live music!! I'd go here if you want more of the bar scene and live music. The food is restaurant quality.

This place is what most of America has been missing. It's something I've been missing for a few years now! Good crowds, solid music from a local band who were authentic to themselves and built energy for people rather than depending on the crowd for it. Good prices on food and drink. Good history and it looks like it's roots are in a veteran and fireman population, which is worth supporting. I'll be going back every year I visit Marietta! The thing that would push them into 5 star territory is having a signature drink to match their killer fish n chips, more malt vinegar as the entire establishment only had one when I went, and cleaner bathrooms. I mean, what do you expect at a pub. At least they have them!haha do yourself a favor and go!

You'll find just about any walk of life in this bar. Four different bars with a different vibe at each one. Bartenders are all fantastic and the food is great. Stay late for the music on the back patio on weekends. Lots of places to sit and talk to friends and meet new people. Absolutely the best place to spend St Patrick's Day!

Not really what I had expected from an Irish Pub. Ordered fish and chips. French fries were soggy and the fish had an old oil taste to it.. Service was slow due to not enough servers to accommodate the number of customers. Woman behind the bar was cordial and was doing the best she could with everything that was happening. Loved being able to eat outside and after ordering the food it was delivered in a timely manner and was hot.

Without question the best pub in the area - maybe even the Southeast. Plenty of locals, constant flow of new customers, best pint of Guinness around and best selection of Irish whiskies. Food is always spot on and the staff is just as eclectic as the clientele and always fun to be around. That's why I'm a regular!

There is nothing that sets this "celtic experience" apart fom any of the other mediocre "celtic experiences" in all of metro Atlanta.

JOHNNIE MACCRACKEN'S IS RACIST. They deleted my original review! I am a white, married mother of 3 young children and we live in Atlanta. My husband (also white) and our kids have frequented this establishment numerous times for a weekend lunch on the restaurant side and have enjoyed it as it is a laid back, relaxed, and family friendly place. We've also been there when other families were there as well. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, at approximately 1:30 in the afternoon, my husband and I, along with our kids, brought my brother, his Haitian American wife, and their 3 young children who are from Wisconsin to MacCracken's for lunch as we thought they'd enjoy it as much as we did. Right when we walked in, the bartender (a man with reddish brown parted hair and glasses) told us that the restaurant was not technically kid friendly, but if we could keep our kids well behaved and quiet, everything should be ok. We ordered our food as normal. The children were not loud, not disruptive, not rude or yelling, not a nuisance. They were sitting at the table chatting and playing board games. My 11 year old son and my 8 year old nephew were playing the board game SORRY during the meal, and packed it up to put it away. As my son was walking to put the game away, the bartender came over to him and snatched it out of his hand without saying a word. As my brother was paying his tab to leave, I calmly and in a very respectful manner, approached the bartender and requested that if MacCracken's is indeed not a kid friendly establishment, the staff should mark this clearly on the door. He immediately snapped at me with "This is a dive bar! This isn't a kid friendly restaurant! This isn't for kids!" I went on (again, calmly) to explain to him that my family had dined there numerous times before at the same time as other families and we were never treated poorly, never asked to leave, never told that it was not an appropriate place for kids. I also reminded him that all of the kids in our families were behaving well and not being a problem for the other patrons, to which he disrespectfully responded, "OK!" with an eye roll. The bartender went on to yell at my brother, my husband, and me about the terrible tip that he was given (we left 18% which I regret every penny of) and then 2 patrons at the bar (who were completely uninvolved) decided to get involved. They immediately started yelling at us and telling us to leave. One of these patrons was also vaping at the bar. There is a sign on the front door which explicitly says that vaping is not allowed inside, yet in this instance I guess it was all good? Sure. I have since called MacCracken's and have spoken with the owner who did indeed reassure me that children and families are invited as guests as long as it is before 9:00pm, when it is 21 and older. She was humble and did apologize, but we will never be back. MacCracken's is a racist establishment. The bartender and patrons who yelled at us are racist and their behavior was uncalled for, inappropriate, immature, childish, rude, disgusting, embarrassing, and uncalled for. I hope all 3 of you are reading this because your behavior was despicable and as much as I appreciate your gracious owner's apology, Mr. bartender with the glasses, you and your friends should be ashamed of your behavior. Maybe do a better job with that vaping policy, too.

Epic Bar, great atmosphere, and nothing but good times.

We came in with a large party last night to the bar about 11:15 or so. I sat at the bar and placed an order of a few drinks and more of our party approached. I wanted to make it easy and put all the drinks on our tab and just pay for everyone. As I was trying to convey this to the bartender, (brown haired guy with glasses) he started berating me telling me that I placed my order and I didn't get to order any more drinks. I kept telling him that the people he was talking to were with me and I wanted to put it on my tab but he kept yelling at me. I made a comment about how I how I guess that is how he works for his tips, so he grabbed all the drinks and emphatically threw them away. There was a bouncer standing behind him the entire time, which I'm now wondering if it was to stop crazy bartenders erratic behavior bc one of the other bartenders told us this is not unusual behavior. This is shameful for such a well established venue. We had just been at a business event at Glover Park Brewery and Mr. Dupree had given a speech about the revitalization efforts of the square and what a special place Marietta is. Our colleague, had given a similar speech. I am sure both of them would be completely embarrassed by this behavior as a representation of their fine town. We left this establishment with our 15 + colleagues and took our business down the street to Macs Chophouse where we were treated with the utmost kindness. If you don't know who you have employed, now you should have an idea. If you have known who is treating your patrons, and this is usual behavior, it's a damned shame.

Cute little bar. My friends and I really enjoyed our time here. Drinks were good. Hated that there was always a line for the bathrooms. Will be back again though.

Rude, inattentive staff. Sloppy, messy food. Attitude and disgust was not what I ordered, but I was served plenty of it . Made to feel like I was intruding, when all I wanted was a pint and a bite to eat !

Decent food and beer. Horrible service. Bartenders don't know where anything is and they can't be bothered to look.

We were in town meeting up with some friends. This place is right down on a side road from the square. Parking is like any downtown area. Park where you can or in paid parking. I think there are 2 sides of this place and we ended up on the bar side. It's what you except for an Irish pub, to the decor and darker setting inside. We weren't 100% sure how it worked since we didn't see anyone at first and someone told us we can seat ourselves and order, so we went ahead and sat at the bar. Someone came to the bar a few mins later and gave us food menus and took our order for drinks. We all had sandwiches and one had the shepherds pie. I forgot to get pictures. The sandwiches were very good and the sides were pretty basic lacked seasoning. My friend got an Irish coffee and it tasted good had a bit of a kick. The rest of us had beer and it's what you expect for beer. Overall I would come back and have some drinks and lunch again.

Great spot on the Marietta Square for a cold pint and a burger. They grind brisket for their burgers....so good.

We stumbled into here because the wait times in the Marietta square on this Sunday were atrocious. This place and a couple other bars had space but that was it You seat yourself & eventually a server / bartender finds you. It took awhile to place our order but once she came by the first time, it was fine. There were menus on the table but it was 9pm and they switch to late night then so she took the menus away and gave us limited late night menus. I wasn't thrilled about my choices but I ended up getting wings & Irish tater tots nachos. The wings were awesome, I ordered hot & they weren't too spicy but I loved the sauce (and there was plenty of sauce). I forgot to take a pic of the nachos but they were ok, had corned beef I think. The ranch they came with was excellent though. We didn't get any alcohol so I can't tell you how their beer selection is but I did glance at it and there were a lot of choices!

Went in, sat down at the bar, and made eye contact/waved to three different bartenders over the course of ten minutes. All three of them looked at me, then walked away. I walked out. I was the only person sitting at the bar.

Thank you for letting me watch track. I'm sorry for raising my voice. Y'all really are the best establishment on the Square (and not because you let me watch track).

Seedy, hole in the wall, run down, smoky vibe with old couches and a few TV's. Check. This place was an awesome find in the Marietta Square. I can't even describe it in a way to do it real Justice. Just check it out and see for yourself. We will be adding this to our list of places to catch a soccer game. (And maybe read a book or play a game of Sorry) This place is an experience more than a bar.

I visited here for the first time with a group of 5 friends. We had food and drink. The food and service merited a 5-star review. The food was excellent. Fries were hot, the Rueben was great and so too were the fish and chips and other apps we ordered. The service was great too. The bartender catered to our needs and was very courteous and friendly. We ate and drank on the side with the sawdust on the floor. That's important because I bought my first Guinness on the other side. The Guinness was not poured properly and had too much foam/head. Here's how to properly pour a Guinness. Pour the Guinness Draught into a glass tilted at 45 degrees, until it is three-quarters full. Allow the surge to settle before filling the glass completely to the top. Your perfect pint, complete with its creamy white head, just domed proud of the glass rim, is then ready to drink. The sloppy Guinness pour and overall cleanliness of the bar rated a 1-star. The place is a mess and it is extremely cluttered and disorganized. Consequently, the 5-star food and service was negated by 1-star mess and improper Guinness pouring.

Disappointed. The Guinness was good but the food was not. It felt like reheated microwave food. I had soup and bangers and mash. The latter was served without gravy which didn't help.

There is nothing like enjoying a REAL bar. Amazing food, especially for the price. Alcohol selection is really something. It's laid back During the day and crazy on the weekends. It's my favorite place to drop in.

Sadness met us at this once town square gem. The decor meets all the expectant flare teachings of yesteryear poets. Unfortunately, the staff's lack of menu knowledge or beverage list disappoints regularly...including the manager/owner who berates you if you don't like his niche beer list. Order a Kronenberg, they give you a Kronen blanc and say you can't send it back. Oh well, sure. Want a kids menu, nope. Know what a proper snakebite is? Nope and you're a dumbass for ordering that. Next time we will drive to the Olde Blind Dog, easily the best Pub in GA and East Coast. By the way, they don't wear masks for Covid karaoke so beware.

The family was out and about and decided to walk around the square after going to the parade. We strolled in by chance and found one of our favorites to this day we eat here often and have for years. Great food. Great prices $$ and they have been written about in the newspaper several times as well. Stone ground grits and the chicken and waffles are my favorite but everything is so good.

First a disclaimer: I've never had anything to eat here. It's hard to believe that they even serve food if you come in here late on the weekend. That's the times we have been there, late weekend nights when the place was really kicking. It's an insane party here the few times we have been; and so much fun. If you ain't stumbling going in, you'll be when you come out. Cold beer and great service!!!

My friends and I stopped in for a quick bite and a drink. Service was pretty good and the menu of drinks and food was extensive (not a bad thing). I was hoping it would be a little darker lighting wise but that's my personal preference. Our waitress was very friendly and always had our stuff out on time. The atmosphere and crowd inside was very laid back and had a variety of people from all age groups which was good. One thing I regret is not trying their buffet they had on Friday night. Everything looked and smelled so good and it was about $10 I think. I ended up ordering the Bobby Flay's grilled cheese and it was amazing. Wash it down with a Guinness on tap and it made it even more enjoyable. It's located across from Blue Mist and parking isn't an issue since there's a public/paid parking lot behind it. (Tip: bring cash for parking).

So I've been coming to this bar for years. It has its ups and downs but I always end up going back and its given me some of the best memories I cant remember. This review is of what used to be the smoking side as I dont ever go to the other side. My takeaways ~~~~~~~~~~~ *all of the bartenders except one have that cocky standoffish im too cool to wait on you attitude. You have to get their attention every time you want to order because God forbid they come ask you if you need anything. That attitude might work if you're trying to hook up with some girl that thinks ur a badass but for the rest of that are just trying to drink and eat its played out and annoying. If im sitting at the bar, I shouldn't have to get your attention constantly. Thats your job. *The food is SO GOOD. I have to admit I wasn't expecting much when I was buzzed off Irish car bombs and needed to munch on something but damn I was wrong. I order food every time I go now and even before I start drinking. The corned beef quesedilla is my favorite and the lemon pepper wings are great. Whatever you order, it will suprise you trust me. *The outside patio is great for live music on a nice night. But it gets soooo crowded so if you want an actual seat get there early and claim it. All in all, this is a great place to get drunk, eat some good food, and hang out with friends. Just don't expect much in the way of service.