McGee's Scot-Irish Pub

Food was really good! We had the Fish and Chips, Shepherds Pie, and Corned Beef and Cabbage. We went on Sunday and they had $3 Mimosas. We had to try the desserts so we shared the Lemon Pavlova, Bread Pudding, and Malted Cheesecake. All were delicious! The atmosphere is relaxed, dress code is relaxed. Can't wait to come back!! It's a 2 hour drive, but totally worth it!

My husband and I went to McGee's for the fourth time a couple weekends ago, we have had several different things off the menu, and have enjoyed everything we have gotten, McGee's is our go to date night spot. Last time we went my husband tried the pizza and I had a burger. The burger was cooked perfectly and so was my husband's pizza, our only complaint is that after being seated we sat for 15 minutes or more before a waiter came over to see us, which he only did after being prompted to do so by another customer who saw us sitting there. We went on a Saturday night and it wasn't busy. The waiter also did not ask if we wanted any desserts, if we had not been to McGee's several times before, we probably would have left. We do always enjoy the food so we will keep going back, hopefully the service is better next time.

Went here on a lunch trip with coworkers. Had the tavern burger with fries and slaw. It was really good. My coworkers enjoyed their food also. The only thing I didn't like is their soft drink selection(not much to choose from). Other than that, food is great, service and atmosphere is awesome. Definitely recommend.

Unexpected Wonderful experience What I liked: The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was above average. I got the fish and chips, and my wife got the salmon. Strangely the pizza my daughter ordered was fantastic. The atmosphere is cozy. Great beer selection. Would I recommend this to others? Definitely! The vibe is perfect for anyone looking for a quiet place to enjoy a beer.

My teenage daughter and I just left, and had the most wonderful experience. The atmosphere was quiet and we could actually have a conversation. I needed soft foods and the French onion soup was to die for; the best I have had in a long time. The fish was soft and flaky and the cabbage was so delightful! My daughter loved the big fried shrimp and okra. Our service was 10/10 and they overall get a 10+ from us all around with a great price point! Thanks to you all! 😊

Came in on a Sunday around 4:45 pm. First thing to note is they don’t currently have a liquor license so liquor is off the table but they are serving wine and beer. The first port wine I asked for they were out of but after that everything went amazingly. Ian was our waiter, incredibly attentive and anything he didn’t have an answer for he was clear and honest about and went to get a second opinion. My girlfriend ordered an espresso crème Brûlée which was to die for with fresh fruit and chocolate covered espresso beans as a garnish. I asked for whatever port wine the bartender recommended and she brought over a honey forward light orange red Australian port. GORGEOUS. Very sweet very deep very delicious. Ordered the pimento cheese fondue and the Irish stew. The fondue was tasty (but of course it was its melted pimento cheese) and the crostini it came with while tasty did have a slight edge towards stale. The stew? My god. The mash was fine but the actual stew itself of just herb lamb shank was one of the single tastiest things I’ve had this year. Warm, seasoned, and perfectly delightful without coming off as pretentious. Had one last Portugal port wine which was darker in color but lush and exactly what I’m looking for in a port wine. Came in with low expectations as the drink crisis came into play but everything was stunning and delicious! Once last shoutout to our waiter Ian who gave us exceptional service.

Don't order the bangers and mash unless you're looking for apple pie filling with a side of mash and sausage. The bread basket was okay but kind of dry and for us not worth the cost. The hush puppies were good, but definitely recommend the honey on the side because it is VERY strong of lavendar. Our server was so sweet and nice and we enjoyed our lunch other than the bangers and bread. We also ordered the fish, shrimp, chicken combo and the chicken and fries were good but the seafood batter was just okay. I'd definitely come back, but make very different choices for food.

For starters Emma was a great waitress. Food was good, I got the Cornbeef and Cabbage and then the Kahlua crème brulee. The atmosphere didn't feel Irish to me. But will be back. I would recommend this place.

Food is outstanding! Fish and chips are definitely my favorite. Ambience is very nice,

In town for the holidays and found this place. Really cool vibe inside. Has an old Irish pub feel. The service was great and the food was outstanding. My table had pizza, Bangers and Mash and I had the corned beef and cabbage. All super delish. The corned beef was so tender and flavorful. Really enjoyed our meal and the vibe here.

Mediocre in every way...the establishment has promise with its decor, lighting, and layout. Nice patio and cornhole boards out back. Pork chop was okay, mashed potatoes were decent. Dessert bleh. No pets allowed anywhere on property. They do have promise in their bones.

What a really fun and cool Irish Pub. They had great food and amazing service. We really enjoyed our meal here and would return to try other menu items.

This Irish Pub located around downtown Anderson is easy to walk or drive. Day before St Patrick's Day 2025, they had to save corned beef for then, so no Reuben available. Of course had to order one Guinness, fish & chips to-go, and tried the Scottish porridge. Porridge was nutty tasting and filled me up, also w side of grits or potatoes. My friend ordered breakfast pizza that has grits & eggs cooked into thin crust, she enjoyed it. My wife ate fish & chips later, she said it was heavy battered, the side of curried coleslaw is an acquired taste is what we determined. This is a perfectly fine Irish pub, our waitress Clemence was a jewel, sample a few different dishes until find your favorite. There is a small stage for live music, outdoor seating, stairs lead up not sure if this for public overflow or employee only.

The star of the show was our server Jake! Even if the food didn't live up to our expectations (it did) he was awesome! For our appetizer, per Jake's recommendation, we ordered the Fried Cajun Shrimp Cocktail. He was not wrong! The battered shrimp with cocktail sauce and Cajun remoulade was a perfect starter with loads of flavor! For lunch I chose the Shepard's Pie, perfect for this cold snap we're experiencing. I'd been craving Shepard's Pie (and considered cooking my own soon) this hit the spot! The hubby was struggling to choose between the Lamb Stew or Fish & Chips and ultimately went with the latter (I was hoping the former) but the fish was perfectly battered and the fries are the ones that seem double fried(?) not sure how to explain but they are crispy with a bit of fluff to them, perfect and perfectly seasoned. I couldn't resist helping him eat his meal too both our lunch choices were wonderful! I would order either/both again but I want to try some other options from their menu that I was torn on. Great lunch! Great service! Great atmosphere! 5 stars for McGee's for sure!

Decided to check out this Irish pub with a friend. We have both been to Ireland so the bar was set high. Easy to find location on W Orr Street in Anderson with lots of parking. Great Irish pub vibe. There was a stage for Live Music every Friday @ 7pm (according to the menu -featuring the best in Celtic, Folk, & World Music). That would be fun to experience, but I bet it would be crowded! There were two dinner specials, but we chose off the menu. I wanted to try a typical dish so I went with the Belfast Fish & Chips, crispy fries & curried coleslaw. My friend chose the Woodland Chicken Pasta. Both plates had good portions and the food was good. We had coffee and fruit cobbler for dessert. Fun atmosphere. I'll have to take the hubby next time. I think he'd enjoy trying out the different beers.

Cons: Food was unimpressive. I ordered a burger, the patty didn't taste like it had any seasoning. A salad was ordered that looked. good. Shrimp and fries plate was also not impressive. The server seemed new and kept having to go "ask" the questions we asked about the food, plus no smile. Pros: easy seating, no body else was inside. The fried mushrooms were good.

Always one of my favorite dinner spots. Probably my favorite restaurant in Anderson. The fish and chips are amazing and food comes out super quick on an uncrowded night. Some other good bites are the lamb stew and the Shepards pie.

This place is excellent. Was really in the mood for fish and chips and this was the only place local. Good portion of fish with a nice light batter. Tartar sauce was made in house and really delicious. Wife ordered a French onion soup and burger which was also very good. Staff was very friendly and waiter that served us was extremely friendly and provided awesome service. The place definitely gives off Irish pub vibes and had all the college football flags up. Nice place !

Delicious fish and chips. Service was good and attentive. Place was inviting. Bathroom clean. Angelica was a great server, she was always smiling, made good eye contact, and gave great meal recommendation. Stop on by it's great eats, good and fast!

Service great! Our server was Parryon and he was great. He really took care of us. The food was good. Atmosphere cool. Very cool place. Would recommend trying. We will be back.

The family and I went to this location yesterday on St Patrick's Day. After receiving a check the server charged me for whatever I didn't order and I had to deal with the waitress. I ordered 2 sex on the beach (first one was weak then second one I asked for the stronger one) and I told her that I wanted to speak with the manager and she said the manager was not available at that time. What I have here says 1 Hurricane SOB for $8 and 2 sex on the beach for $18.

Outside seemed sketch but food was excellent! Our server was fantastic! I had a soup, my husband got a burger & he said it was amazing!

Anderson, you have some seriously talented chefs. McGees has become our Sunday go-to for brunch after church. Never disappointed with our meal. All servers are terrific. We usually sit inside but are on the patio today which is so enjoyable and comfortable. The puppy next to us thinks so, too.

I picked up their Fish n Chips for Mothers Day last year to take to my Stepmom. We both agreed these were THE best either of us had had in a very long time! They had just finished their lunch shift but STILL stayed and made us out to go order! I thought that was above and beyond! I loved the "Pub feel" that the restaurant had as well! I'll definitely be back! I want to come on a Friday or Saturday for the MUSIC! See you SOON! (I apologize for the lateness of my review! )

My husband and I have been here twice and both times it was great. Warm pub atmosphere, really good food and friendly attentive staff. Bangers and mash are delicious!

We went for the 2 for special on prime rib dinner. it is their thurs night special. The food arrived to the table all wrong. Over cooked, cold . The meat was tough and tasteless. The waitress ignored us for the first 30 mins and then after the food arrived remained scarce. When she did come around I commented on the meal. She took back the food and returned with a piece that was cooked the same. The manager come over later and offered to get another piece. Came back and said they were all the same. This was a special occasion for us. Really a terrible experience all around, even with a partial credit.

Good food, friendly staff. Interesting atmosphere. It had a lot of Irish favorites, like shepherds pie and bangers and mash. I loved the hush puppies with lavender honey. My burger was a bit overdone but still tasty.

I Had a hankering for fish and chips, this place hit the spot! Perfect Buttery, flakey batter and delicious white cod. Iced Tea was great and the he service was top notch! Can't go wrong with McGees!

We came here on Cinco de Mayo so not crowded. Our bartender also served our table, she was great. We had the fish and chicken and chips. Good and very generous portions. Tough to top $3 Guinness specials. Great ambiance.

Definitely a hidden gem! Highly recommend! The fish & Chips were awesome! Beer was also served very cold and good. Also! Service was VERY good!!

Best Irish pub I know. The food is crave able. The Guinness is done right. The atmosphere is exactly what you want. The service was top notch.

Check Facebook; get the special if it's the prime rib. Cooked to perfection, garlic mashed potatoes, with an au jus and a creamy horse radish on the side. Wait staff is helpful and friendly pairing a wine for you upon request And desert... not sure it was plum pudding, but whatever it is has currents brown sugar, and is served warm. Appetizer to desert for $26.00! Highly recommend this!!!!

This is our "go to" we love the food, service & atmosphere! My personal favorite is Shrimp & Grits and absolutely love Bumbershoots! We've never had a bad experience in the many years we've been going here. Highly recommend!

Food was absolutely awesome, drink menus are exactly what a pub should have. Reminds me of Tommy Condons in Charleston SC. Our server/bartender was by herself and she handled everything ( other tables also ) with grace and ease. I wonder if any Irish Society has any meetings here?

Amazing Irish pub. The decorations brought me right back to Blarney, Ireland. Lamb stew, shepherd pie, and pork chops were all delicious. Crème brûlée, fruit crisp, and bourbon cheese cake were perfect. Our waitress was the best and our party of seven had a wonderful time.

Highly recommend McGee's Scot-Irish Pub! Service was phenomenal! Our waitress Isha was a huge part of our excellent experience here as well as the delicious entrees we picked! I had the Shepherds Pie and I haven't had one that good since I ordered one at a family owned restaurant in Ireland itself. The crème brûlée was also absolutely delicious! We will definitely be coming back the next time we are in Anderson!

Not good for husband's birthday brunch. Had to ask our waitress about specials after hearing another waitress describing them to her table. We didn't get descriptions, just told what they were out of at noon in a mostly empty restaurant. Joe liked his corned beef hash and eggs but no toast? I think it was forgotten. My breakfast "bowl" was cold, microwave bacon, and a weird taste I couldn't put my finger on until I started finding large rosemary leaves which don't belong in eggs. No description on the menu. Disappointed, had a great lunch across the street on Friday and should have tried their brunch.

Service was excellent. Atmosphere was great. We had spring rolls and chicken livers for appetizers. Haddock and Blackened Ribeye for entree. Everything was very good except the steak. It tasted gamey. I tried two different bites...couldn't swallow it, but my husband ate most all of it but a small piece. Great menu selection.

Came here for lunch as I saw on the menu that they had fish and chips. The food was amazingly good. My mom and I both ordered the fish and chips and it was one of the best we had in a long time. Our server was on point and very attentive. The ambiance was a little dark but that's expected from an Irish pub so it was good

Haven't been in a while. The Thursday Prime Rib for 2 Special lured me in. It was excellent and a great deal. I was surprised at how their menu had grown. Got another go to now. It had been right under my nose the whole time!

The food is always great and the atmosphere inviting. My fav is the Bangers and Mash, but if you are a beef eater, theirs is local, from Starr, SC. The bread is as good as cake!

Traveling through the area with family and had to check out this place since all of us love a good Irish pub! The ambience made us feel we really were in Ireland, and their draft beer selection was excellent. I chose the Blackened salmon with a Caesar salad on recommendation from the waitress and the chef cooked it to perfection. The waitress was very attentive, thoughtful. If I lived in the area, I would have gone back to hear the live Celtic band playing the next weekend. They have an outdoor area in addition to the huge bar and dining area that was cozy and welcoming. Looks like they have a thriving business and I can see why.

Great food, nice outdoor covered dining, Celtics entertainment on occasion, nice staff. Grilled salmon with dill sauce, corned beef and cabbage, and fish and chips are three of my favorites.

Cabbage egg rolls were my favorite. My Hubby enjoyed his hash. I wanted the spinach, but couldn't customize the order for non poached eggs. Service was good. Brunch on Sundays.

I love the atmosphere. Great food and great music. Service has always been great. I would definitely recommend visiting if you're in the Anderson area

The food was really great! Service was good. It would have been nice to have a little slice of bread with our meal. It looks like a great place to meet up with friends.

There is a real pub atmosphere here. We started with a Dragon Eggs App for $9.50, very tasty. A Fish N Chips was $16. The fish and chip servings were generous. A draft beer was $6.50. Payton was personable.

I love this place. Best food, service, and ambiance for a casual pub experience. It's been our favorite for years. The fried mushrooms and dragon eggs..mmm. Must visit!

Sorry to say it was a poor experience. Food was terrible. Cornbeef tasted like it was soaked in 100 pounds of salt. Wife's cornbeef was a solid lump of tough meat. Service better at a McDonalds. Fast with no return visit to our table. Locals seemed to be having a good time just drinking-like a pub. Extremely disappointed, really looked forward to a great irish meal. Off our list. WASTE OF $88.00

This review is my opinion after one visit, ordering two entrees. If you have never been to McGee's Scot-Irish Pub and are looking for something new, by all means give them a try. But, I will not recommend, Here's why. After following McGee's on Facebook and seeing their positive reviews, my wife and I were exited and optimistic to give them a try in hopes that we would find a new spot for both good food and entertainment. (McGee's has live music and trivia nights.) McGee's opens at 11am on Friday. Our reservation was for 5:30. We arrived at 5:20. Having an early reservation we were not surprised that there were very few people at this time. Our first impressions when entering was cramped, old, outdated, with confusing decor. More wanna be sports bar than Irish pub. But, ok whatever. Not a deal breaker. Staff was friendly and we were seated promptly. Once seated, I noticed that there were no drinks of any kind listed on menu or on table. No beer list, wine list, mixed drink list, or soft drink list. Nowhere. Is this a Pub? Oh well, we ordered sweet tea. My wife ordered the "Deluxe" (lol) Shepherds Pie and I ordered the Guinness Pork Chop. Entrees did not come with side salads or bread. But, they were available as separate purchases on menu. Meals arrived in about 5 minutes after ordering, no lie. First impression was sad, pitiful, and confusing. Both plates looked and tasted like what you would get at an average catered meal event. Explains the quick order time? Wife's "Deluxe" Shepherds Pie was anything but Deluxe. More, "What the hell"? Bland ground beef with under cooked peas, topped with a small scoop of thin, watery, lumpy potatoes, barely a drizzle of cheese, and why was there a wedge of tomato in the potatoes? Cold and very disappointing. My Guinness Pork chop was cooked ok. Not tough or undercooked. Just ok. But, over seasoned. Very salty (from resting in a brine I assume) and I tasted no Guinness. Served with the same small scoop of watery, tasteless, pitiful mashed potatoes and literally 2 small bites of spinach that tasted like it was sautéed in oyster sauce? Strange and again salty AF. Over all, not at all what we expected. Pretty bad and over priced for what we got. $47 for 2 sub-par entrees with no salad or bread, and 2 teas. Cancelled our future dinner reservation. Thought we might return at another time for music or trivia and just have drinks. But, after seeing McGee's management responses to other reviews, we decided that we will not be spending our hard earned money on this overrated establishment. In one of the management responses to a customer review they literally said to the customer, "Bless your heart..". We all know what that means. How rude! First impressions mean a lot to us!

Not impressed with the food. The Eggs Benedict and hash browns were barely edible. Probably won't go back

Best Scot-Irish food around and the service was amazing! We will be coming back and bringing others with us!

We love this place! The service is always great, the food is always delicious! We have been there 3 or 4 times over the past couple years and have not had a bad experience....even showing up on Valentine's Day without a reservation, they were awesome about it! I highly recomment this establishment to anyone we talk to.

Just your basic Irish pub done very well. More of a cafe than bar, it gets repeat business from us

VERY GOOD!! If your in Anderson it's a must try!! It feels like your in an Irish pub!! I asked for no cheese on my pizza AND THEY DIDN'T PUT CHESSE ON MY PIZZA!! I have been to countless places where they didn't care!! Best Chicken BBQ pizza ever.

WONDERFUL! Just moved to the area and wanted a cool place to take family who came to visit; this place exceeded our expectations! Great service, food was SO delicious and plated beautifully. Highly recommend the Celtic Dragon Eggs (fried pimento cheese balls with a jezebel strawberry jalapeño sauce) and Bumbershoots (fried mushrooms) for appetizers. Every entree we had was awesome and our kids LOVED their "Wee Ones" options too! OH, and they have lots of Gluten Free options marked on the menu, which was awesome for me personally! We look forward to coming back many times, especially to check out the charming outdoor patio when it's warmer. Sláinte!

Hubby and I were in Anderson Saturday afternoon, and had heard McGees was the best pub and food in town! So we decided to give it a shot. The atmosphere is so neat, I'm sure during nice weather there are lots of people outside. Inside us so nice and cozy, lots to look at, flags and cool signs up all over. I'm not a big Irish beer drinker, and Blue moon was on special, so we started with two of those. The menu was very interesting and had lots to choose from. Definitely has an Indian influence. I didn't want anything too filling, so we both chose fish and chips. Pretty sure it was cod, deep fried in a light fluffy batter, yum... oh my that was soo good! I could only eat one of the two pieces of fish on my plate, and a few fries. It was very good. I would go back, and try the corned beef and cabbage, or the lamb stew. I will say their prices are a little in the higher side.