McSwiggan's Irish Pub

The bartender who said she was the manager told me to get off the phone because i was being “loud” while other “customers” who were either another bartender because i saw him pour six rumple shots himself or the barback who also works as bartender continued to yell & be loud & drink on the clock but when i asked about other customers she couldn’t tell them anything. But as soon as she cashed me out she asked the customer next to me how he was now & he replied “better now” and she responded “me too” very petty & sarcastic which me as a paying sutomer felt disrespected & asked her why she would ask other customers to “quiet down” besides them slapping the tables behind me & talking about women’s “feet finder” per the other bartender or “barback” on duty.

This was like buried treasure for St. Patrick’s day weekend. I couldn’t find any specials or information online while we were en route but went anyways. It’s was crowded but not too bad. They have standing areas with a ledge and after about 45 min we got seats at the bar. We got the Reuben and it was good and the fries were perfect and crunchy.

I have mixed emotions. I usually like to go in for an apple cider and fish n chips when Im in the neighborhood. Im always happy about the service and how friendly the staff is. Today was very different. I was looking foward to a nice lunch as usual and to give a good review but not everyday is the same. Easy enough for the bartender when I walked in I knew exactly what I wanted to drink and eat so ordered everything right away. After the food was served. I noticed that it was just as delicious as always. The difference was in the staff today. I sat at the bar to enjoy my lunch and after the food was served the bartender never came around to ask me how the meal was. I noticed that the tartar sauce was extra spicy and it was very uncomfortable to eat with the level of spice. I thought maybe that they added a new tartar sauce and I was hoping to see if I could get their original tartar sauce but throughout the whole meal no one checked on me. When I was done with my plate and my drink I pushed it to the end of the bar and no one bothered to pick it up. I flagged down the bar back to ask her about the tartar sauce. She immediately argued that it's the exact same tartar sauce I literally had to defend myself to make a point that I was not exaggerating about the level of spice a short while after call Ma she went back to the kitchen to check and sure enough she agreed it was spicier than normal. She explained that once that gallon was finished that a new batch would be made and it would not be as spicy hopefully. She said they added cayenne pepper and probably added a little too much. By the way the plate and glass still stayed in front of me. The bartender was very friendly with the people to my rights and was very eager to talk with them the whole time. So I waited for his eyes to eventually shift my direction so I could ask for the check. I normally tip more than I did today because I felt like I was an outsider and not welcome. I'm really so disappointed with the way I was treated today that I don't know if I will come back. When I left the plate and glass were still in front of me no one the entire time asked me how I was doing. Hopefully more training will be implemented for the employees. I get that it is in the middle of the week and the weekends are the most important but you never know who is going to walk into your establishment at any time on any day. I'm really disappointed because I wanted to leave a good review period and their defense this is the first time I have ever had an experience or I did not feel welcome and I really did not feel welcome today 🥲

My husband and I are regulars there. It’s the best place to relax after a long day. Bartenders and patrons are so nice and friendly and the food is amazing. Highly recommended!

I have lived down the street from here for a year and I'm so mad I didn't try it sooner! Everything was so delicious and Lee gave great service. The stew and the Sheppards pie were phenomenal. It was the best stew I have ever had. I will definitely be back here again and again.

"Honeycutt's BBQ" catered here last night and I was glad to be in attendance to enjoy the delicious brisket! I had great food and good drinks with my friends here last night. We will most definitely be back!

The Most Balanced Bar/Pub in Austin Ranch. McSwiggans undisputably the BEST food in Austin Ranch, the most affordable drinks, and top notch service. I have been coming here for years and it wasn't until I moved to Prosper that I realized just how amazing this place is. So much so that I had to make this review (and update the menu photos) While the other bars in Austin Ranch give off a more Sports and/or Nightclub vibe, McSwiggans nails that "Everyone's Welcome"/"We do it all." vibe. Reminiscent of "Cheers". It's a chill spot, with great service (you won't have to wait long for a refill or service in general), the most kindest staff in the ranch, and amazing food. 100% Try the Buffalo Wings, Quesadilla, and Fish & Chips.

Went to McSwiggin Irish Pub with friends. Overworked bartender, charged for an extra beer (I let it slide), $144 bill, left $10 tip. Good vibes ruined when staff came out & insisted on 10%. A good pub earns tips it doesn’t demand them.

This was like buried treasure for St. Patrick's day weekend. I couldn't find any specials or information online while we were en route but went anyways. It's was crowded but not too bad. They have standing areas with a ledge and after about 45 min we got seats at the bar. We got the Reuben and it was good and the fries were perfect and crunchy.

I enjoy going McSwiggan's! I usually go for drinks and apps. Let me tell you!! The Fried Pickles wow, I absolutely love them. They are always fresh and delicious! The drinks are great too, and bartender are real cool! Love coming here for wind down and with friends too. Good spot!! -Awesome atmosphere -Nice drinks -Yummy Apps -Great service

So, here's the thing. My wife and I really wanted to find either an English or Irish pub and there simply wasn't one around us. The short story is that we found this place and it is a gem. Though a 30 minute drive away for us on a good day, we love it so much we call it our secret pub. It looks unassuming from the outside, but the staff and patrons are tops. Steven and Ashley bartend and will take care of you. I like a lot of the items on their menu. I'm almost afraid to recommend this place so as to not lose our secret spot, but I'm sure anyone reading this will love the place too. Side note; I keep going back for fish and chips. So crispy yet flaky. Love this place.

I usually don't like bar food but this place was surprisingly a culinary delight! The chicken tenders were very good as well as the fish and chips (I don't even like fish!). Highly recommend those two items! Shepherd's pie comes out steaming hot so be careful! But wonderful as well! You could tell they probably need to hire more people to take orders but you know what, just give the damn bartender a promotion, he was giving 300% that night when we came!!! Best bartender I've ever seen, he ran the entire place himself! He was taking orders for food, cleaning tables, orders for drinks and making them, waitering the guests, bouncing all over the place! So if you come here, please give a fat tip to the bartender! And be prepared to be patient.

I stopped in to check out the local Irish pub... their selection of beers was really varied. My friend treated me to a late lunch and not super hungry. I ordered the Onion rings since they boasted they are house made! My co-diners said that he loves to get the Guinness stew. Gotta try that sometime. Sounded good They did not disappoint at all! Delicious. I must add that I was uber impressed that the bartender made sure a young woman had a safe ride home after overindulging a bit. Hats off to McSwiggan's. You blew me away on all accounts. I can hardly wait to get the fish & chips as they smelled amazing .

Went for St Paddy's day. Good crowd. Was able to get a table. Nice beer selection on draft and food was good too. Look forward to visiting again to watch Arsenal matches.

This is another one of the Austin Ranch community's bar. After going to the bar next door my husband still wanted to have another beer so I suggested we take a look at this pub. It was a good choice! The bartender was super attentive and quickly got my husband a beer. We finished our drinks on the patio with our dog. It was almost 12$ for a beer and Shirley temple which is a little steep but I would definitely come back if I want to relax and have a drink or 2. If you live in the area this is another place you can visit to get drinks.

I love it here hehe Good music, great food, awesome atmosphere. You're gonna smell like a chicken tender when you leave (small kitchen) but it's worth it

Fun place this Irish pub. Fun people if you like a good conversation you'll find someone to talk to, but if you're a soccer fan then. You're home.

Great place to grab a beer and watch a futbol game. Great Irish pub and the food is on point as well.

I liked this place more than I thought I would! We went later than you'd normally eat dinner (9 PM), but they serve food late so that wasn't a problem. It was a little confusing as it seemed like one bar tender basically ran the show, which seemed odd on a Saturday night that there wasn't much additional help, but we ordered our food and drinks through him at the bar where a crowd of regulars hung out. They had my favorite Belgian beer so I ordered that and the shepherds pie. The pie was so good! Good flavor and portion size, especially for the price. For a dive bar type vibe, the food is good (my friends got chicken tenders and fish and chips and liked those too!).

Had the fish and chips. Very good! Will come again. We need more Pubs like this with good food to accompany the whiskey and beers.

Great bar everything was what you'd want in an Irish pub . I walked in saw this young guy try g to order a beer . I quickly got her attention and pointed to the gentleman that was before me . She took care of his order . Then I placed mine . Went fine for one more round. I decided I was going to pay his tab and have one more beer . They were talking at the end of the bar not helping customers. I never said a word. Because I inconvenience. Them after I already got my tab for the kid and me the manager jumps out and says don't come back . Best guess don't talk to the bartenders .

Stew was excellent. Shepherd's pie, nice size, a bit bland, but then so are many true English dishes. Clam chowder was also very good! Smallish pub, crowded, noisy, but then it was Saint Patty's Day!!

Looking for a place near Scheel's and wanted Guinness. This place was nearby, so decision was made. The server/bartender was very funny and perfect for the job. Drink orders taken; Guinness, Yuengling & Shiner. One ordered water and the server said, so Coors? We looked over the menu and decided to play it safe since we didn't take time to review first. I ordered the Club and my son ordered Fish & Chips. The server went on to tell us that nearly everything is freshly made and I happily changed my order to Fish & Chips. They were wonderful and the house made tartar was delicious. Husband had a Rueben Sandwich that was very good. The French fries may have stolen the show. Likely the best fries I have ever had. Fish was perfectly cooked. Lunch for 4 was under $80, including 4 beers. I really recommend this spot for good draft and good beer, and even a laugh or two.

Love this spot! Great food, really cool ambiance, excellent drinks, and the service was top notch!

First time trying this place was on St. Paddy's Day. Nice atmosphere, but parking was a little sparse. Staff was nice and attentive. For my appetizer, I got the Guinness beef stew ($5 cup). Flavor was good, a bit saltier than I'd prefer, but not bad. Good amount of meat. For my entree, I got the fish and chips ($13). Portion was better than I was expecting for the price. Fish was cooked well, batter wasn't over done, like a lot of places do. Fish itself had a very neutral taste, which let's you know it's fresh. Batter could have been more seasoned, but was fine. Fries were fine too. There was a $5 cover charge, which is pretty lame since there was no band or other special entertainment to justify a cover charge. Therefore, losing a star.

I really don't enjoy sharing low stars but I had been wanting fish and chips and this Irish pub came up highly recommended. Unfortunately I never got to order any fish and chips. My friend and I sat for awhile and never saw any servers. I walked to the bar and asked if we can order and the bartender told us she would be right at our table to take our order so we waited some more. Then my friend then went to ask if could place an order and got the same response. I will say that when we walked in we saw people eating and it looked good and two bartenders having a good time with a group of guys at the bar. So I guess no fish and chips for me.

I was craving fish and chips, and this place fulfilled my craving! The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. The fries were mediocre, the tartar sauce was good too! The pub was small but they do have outdoor seating.

Was never noticed at the door, tables were disgusting and it looked like mayhem. Ended up walking out disappointed.

Irish pub ambiance... delicious fish and chips and Rueben sandwich ... enjoyed the Smithwick beer on tap... good service! We like this place a lot!

I used to live in walking distance of what we affectionately dubbed McSquizzy's, & I miss it terribly. Reliably good & reasonably priced bar food, great staff, fun trivia nights, & generally a laid back, sociable and fun crowd. I enjoyed many fascinating chance conversations sitting at the bar. As another review mentioned, it can get insane when certain games are on. If that's not your idea of a good time, totally understandable, you'll just want to miss it at those times & come back later. Absolutely worth a trip.

I was really looking forward to the French dip but it fell flat and the fish was greasy. The staff seemed more concerned with the folks at the bar than those at tables but we did get there when they first opened. And it is a pub so I get it but there are other pubs that are friendlier in my opinion. I'm sure they love their regulars. Oh well. Next.

Great place. Fun and food Awesome Real atmosphere, better than Irish pubs been to. Great not to have to go downtown for lively night out.

We were unfairly banned from trivia because we kept winning so angry I loved trivia and my dreams got crushed

Not all experiences can be 5 stars and unfortunately this didn't really quite hit the mark! Ordered the fried ravioli as an appetizer....nothing special but by far the best of the night. My main dish, the shepherds pie was a tad sweet and disappointing. My friend had the philly cheese steak and enjoyed it. The sliders were served really late and again were just "ok"! Service was lacking and it was slow. I've had some really good Irish Food before but this place just wasn't that good. On a different note...it's definitely got that Irish Pub feel. Based on the other reviews maybe this was just a bad night....

It's hard to make a modern pub that doesn't suck and actually FEELS like a pub - dark, woody, kind of dank with that old-beer-soaked-wood musk... This place may not have it all, but it comes damn close for a modern pub. I was really, truly pleasantly surprised with how they pulled off PUB vs traditional shiny American bar posing as a pub. Did it have 50+ years of existence to get that old-beer-soaked-wood completeness? Of course not. But they did a fine job with the pub vibe given the place is less than 10-years old. Dark, woody, and cozy. Gary took great care of us and was later helped out by Jeremy. My wife and I both thought they were a good set of dudes to tend to this place - contrary to some reviewers' thoughts that only chick bartenders are good here. Service was pretty prompt and beer discussions were good and honest. Friendly. Good vibe. My wife went with a pulled pork sandwich and I went with the often highly touted and more traditional shepherds pie. She loved her sammich, and I thought it was very good - but not as good as she did. It could have used a tad more moisture and a better bun. (I've had better.) Her fries were also good - but standard. Nothing special, but good... which fits for a pub, I suppose. My shepherds pie was nothing short of comfort food. It was good, simple, and without pretense. Think of Mom's meat loaf... but with an Irish / UK twist. It was definitely good and I cleaned my plate, but it wasn't amazing or whatever. It was also a bit on the small side, with no side dish, so prolly don't order it if you're starving. Still, I enjoyed it. Beer selection could be better for a pub, but it was respectable. Whiskey selection was lacking - they could use some work there. For being located where it is (super new and shiny Austin Ranch), this place does a fine job. We'll be back for sure. But we will NOT be back during a Patriots game, as this place... alas... is a Patriot bar. (Weird.) Also, good value overall, especially for being in the swank little area it's in.

Nice little pub with great food! Onion rings were excellent, thick and cooked just right in a light flaky batter. Ruben was very good too, with good rye bread and lean tender corned beef, but a bit to much thousand island. Fish and chips were cooked perfectly, and fish was very good quality and texture. Nice crispy fries with a flavorful seasoning. Service was good and attentive. Will be back!

We were visiting our daughter and her boyfriend and were looking for a place to watch the football game. He heard of McSwiggan's and wanted to give it a try. We were a little hesitant when we walked in because the place was pretty empty. Well everyone else is missing out, because this place is a diamond in the rough! Being from Boston, we were excited to see the Boston sports memorabilia. Surprisingly the NE clam chowder was delicious. All food and drinks were very good so I definitely recommend McSwiggan's!

Great place ice cold beer very friendly staff, love it and will be back!

I love this bar. It's a nice chill out place. There are a lot of regulars that are nice. Well most of the time haha. Friendly staff and good food.

We moved here two months ago from Southlake and found this place. We have since been here on four separate occasions and every time the service, food and atmosphere have been excellent! Reasonable pricing also.

It seems that if you are not a 'regular' or don't live in the apartments above this place, the employees do not care if you are there or not. We came in on a Saturday evening (7:30 ish) looking to try the Shepard's Pie. The 10 chairs at the bar were taken, so we sat at a table. While the table top was a bit sticky, it didn't bother us too much because this place is a "pub". However, after sitting at the table for over 10 minutes without anyone coming by to bring us a menu or take our drink order, we decided to leave. Life is too short to waste time in an establishment that doesn't really want your business and is content with serving only the folks that sit at the bar. Helpful hint: If there are no chairs at the bar available, look elsewhere for your adult beverages....this could explain why the bar next door is twice the size of this place.

Man these guys in the past have been awesome. Tonight, I was cut off. Sober. I had just witnessed one person of Asian decent barely able to stand still buy shots from Tom. I'm sitting here drinking Black and Tans and get cut off. I'm writing this immediately after being cut off. Seems odd right? I can complete grammatical sentences. Sorry Tom. You were awesome until tonight. May or may it go back. Seems like they pick and choose. Update: Todd is a good guy. He gave me shit about my review. Explained what had happen. Come back, even if you have a bad review. Nothing like having a peg leg gimp serve you. Knock something off the bar and ask him to pick it up. Then laugh.

Stopped there for lunch and had the fish and chips which were good not greasy as can happen. Wait staff very friendly and attentive.

First time we have ever been to this long-time resident in Austin Ranch. Service was excellent (an actual professional waiter), Fish and Chips was excellent as was the Shepherd's Pie. Atmosphere was warm, friendly and decor was what it should be for a pub. We'll be back.

The bartender was horribly rude. I ended up giving my business to Shakertins where the staff was awesome! Believe me if you want to have an enjoyable time do not go to this place!! If I could give this place zero stars I 100% would.

Outstanding. Had Guinness Beef Stew and Fish and Chips. Loud here, but a nice place to eat anyhow. Service was great. Looking forward to coming back again. Looking forward to trying other menu items next time here.

One of me and my coworker's favorite places to go for lunch! Nothing on the menu has ever disappointed either one of us but I highly recommend the Guinness Irish Stew!!! The lunch menu is priced at $7.99 or less and the portions are BIG so I always have to get a box! I was able to meet my husband and his crew there today and they all LOVED what they ordered and said it was well worth it! The best part of this place is not only the great food but the laid-back atmosphere and cool people that work there! When our server agreed to call one of his guys "sugar-tits" it was the highlight of our visit! Haaahaa!!! If you haven't been do yourself a favor and GO!

Great semi-divey irish joint. Nice patio, dog friendly. Bartenders are very personable and hilarious and make great drinks, and they are great at recommendations for drinks if you can't make up your mind. Nice, safe neighborhood, clean bathrooms, plenty of events (trivia, live music, etc.)

Awesome environment! Cool bar tender named Gary! Food is cooked to perfection! Low lit environment with good music playing where you can still hold a conversation w out yelling! I'll definitely be back. It's also a great place to entertain business clients & hold meetings!

I was there for the first time with about 15 or 16 people and the service was good. The waitress really knows how to handle large groups. I was also impressed by the food. It's larger portions and the prices are great!

He bar was packed when we went with only one bartender running the entire show. He was awesome our drinks were fast and our food was great!

I have only ever had great experiences at this pub. The bartenders have always been courteous and fun-loving, the dining area is dark but charming, and the drinks are all reasonably priced. The staff is more than accommodating, and we have always been able to get the games we want to watch on at least one of the TVs. If you happen to be in the area and need a place to to watch a game, this cozy neighborhood bar fits the bill.

Absolutely let down by the service. Me and my girlfriend were walking the strip trying to find a place still serving food because it had gotten late. We stumbled on McSwiggan's and decided to go inside for a bite to eat. After watching our server hang out and talk to what appeared to be his regulars for ten minutes he finally decided to come and hand us menus. After taking another 5 minutes to come back with 2 waters, I asked him which of two menu items I should try, to which he replied with "I don't know bro you'll have to try it out yourself." And made a comment about us needing more time before walking off for another ten minutes. Our server was dressed in old dirty clothes with his hat on backwards and acted like we were a huge inconvenience the entire time. We eventually just decided to leave and get whataburger over sitting down and having the date we were hoping for. As a young couple who are both in the service industry it feels like a small business like this would care more about its first time customers.

Came on a weeknight to watch football but all they had on the screen was baseball. This place has a great Irish pub ambiance, it is very low key and quiet enough to have a conversation. The regulars and the bartender were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The food was just so-so and I probably will stick to the fish n chips next time. I had the lobster roll, it was a toasted small hot dog bun with a scoop of very finely chopped lobster with a lottttta mayo for $13.99. At least the fries crispy and seasoned well. This is a good place with good drinks and we will add this to our regular stops, just not a place to eat.

Loved the feel of it. I would come back if you'd get some decent ciders (magners should be your staple) or a decent wine.

Walked in and the bar is full. One bartender. Seating area empty. I sit in the middle of the seating area with no menu no drink. Waitress walks by twice. I wait 7 minutes. Not one acknowledgement. Finally guy bartender walks over. Friendly brought menu. Pushed prime rib. The Prime Rib was a lil undercooked for me but good. In conclusion this bar is very much a locals bar, Everyone that walked in the door was greeted with their name. Can be a friendly place if you are accepted into the Cliq.

Fantastic place! Just stopped in for a pint and a bit to eat and boy was I extremely satisfied. Not only was Denise a fabulous bartender, but the food was outstanding! I definitely recommend the Shepherds Pie! My wife and I don't live too close, but will absolutely make this one of our regular places to go! Aside from all of that, the place itself was very homelike and welcoming. If you are looking for a pub to go to, GO HERE!!!

Tried our first Irish pub here in Texas. The only one opened for lunch in the area. The guy who waited on us was super nice and told us that they Opened 8 years ago and was one of the first pubs in the area with food. Sweet! Three great dishes - Reuben sandwich, fish n chips and Shepard' s pie. Hard choice but we tried the first two and was not disappointed.