Meehan's Public House Downtown

I was a regular here 2010 - 2013 while working here almost every week on an IT project. Overall it just doesn't feel the same; not as welcoming or something and their food isn't as good as it was. I also think they took the easy way out by continuing the very limited "Dragon Con menu" on Labor Day when most attendees were gone and Meehan's was very empty. I did look at their regular menu and noticed it's very basic now; they used to have a lamb burger that was incredible and they also discontinued (before the pandemic according to our tender) their Full Irish Breakfast. I know many Irish pubs do not offer that any more, but in my opinion they ALL should. That dish is something that sets them apart from other bars and how hard is it to make really? My fish and chips was just okay and a small portion for $21. I'm okay with smaller portions (we Americans in general eat way too much) but prices should be lower. Anyway, there's nothing left for me at Meehan's and that breaks my heart because I spent so many fun nights there in the past.

I was starving and luckily I stumbled upon this gem. It’s a nice and comfortable Irish pub, so of course, I had to try the fish and chips! They were delicious. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. If you’re in Atlanta, you need to try this place.

This establishment is a gem in downtown Atlanta. It has a great selection of beverages, but the standout is the quality of food that they serve. We ate there for lunch and dinner, and the appetizers are entrees were delicious.

Really good food. Average Irish bar. Service was slow but enjoyable spot for a meal.

Great local Irish Pub, great Ruben and the largest side Cesar salad of all time. Also you can carry (drinks) outside from Meehan's... didn't know that. Will be back..... well I was back and got a great BLT, no avocado needed (that's just me), with fries. Great sandwich at great downtown price. Also found out they do military/police discount, thanks for that!

I think if you are looking for a local place that has a cool Irish bar vibe .. this is it.. the architecture is awesome and while I did not eat a lot of food here.. I had their devil on horse back appetizer... Which was amazing . Basically it is dates stuffed with goat cheese wrapped in bacon .. the bacon was crispy and they were bite sized and easy to share... The only regret is there are only 6 of them. This is a great place to get together with friends have a beer in a classic Irish pub style.

Went to Meehan’s during Dragon Con—aka Atlanta’s annual test of patience, costumes, and crowd control. The place was packed, but somehow our server (dressed as Kim Possible, no less) still managed to deliver fast, friendly service like it was no big deal. Pub nachos hit the spot, but the shepherd’s pie stole the show. Washed it all down with a few Irish beers on tap (Harp and Guinness, naturally). If they can handle Dragon Con chaos with a smile, good food, and cold beer, imagine how good it is on a normal day. Bottom line: great pub, delicious grub!

A great spot in downtown Atlanta. The food, ales, and music are great, almost like in Ireland - especially if you like Mancunian music from the ‘80s. The waiters seem a bit too tired and overwhelmed, though. Definitely worth a try.

If you're looking for a good Irish pub, this is the spot! The menu is packed with delicious options to choose from. To the point where I had a hard time deciding so I gave the server some choices and told him to choose for me and he certainly delivered! There are some traditional American items on the menu as well for more picky eaters. I had the shepherds pie and the lamb was perfect tender. You can tell they took there time on it. Portions are very hearty too! The ambiance is exactly what you would expect of an Irish pub. It was great. Services but a bit slow and didnt see too much of our server but they were busy and when we did see him, he was kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place to others. ALSO: you MUST get the bread pudding! I mean it! Its the best part!!

The food was excellent, service was excellent, had shepherds pie, corn beef egg roll and Irish bread pudding. Ordered Irish coffee which was also outstanding, went to order another.....they were out of coffee. How does this even happen?? To run out of a staple item is completely inexcusable. Do better!

Second time at this pub. Customer service was excellent!! The server took our order and in less than 10 minutes we were served!! Of course we did beat the noon conference lunch crowd by about 10 minutes. The place filled up fast. Food was served hot and the portions were more than generous. The place was quiet and I love the historical movie significance with the bar scene from Sully filmed at the bar. I would always return if again in Atlanta.

I had been warned to avoid downtown as this is not a great walking city. They were right. My company secured a block of rooms at a nearby hotel and the food selections around here were meager at best. Meehan's was one of the few solid choices and they really delivered for me. The place was packed but I grabbed a seat at the bar and the two bartenders were busting their asses all shift pulling drinks and serving food to the counter dwellers. I had a nice black n tan and a huge plate of Shepherds Pie. Both were excellent as was the service.

The food is so good! We got the salmon, meatloaf and a burger. Everything was very tasty, came out hot and was well seasoned. We also got the bread pudding with ice cream. I highly recommend! Our server, Andrew, was very polite and helped us decide on our meal. He was quick to deliver our drinks and he kept them full. This is a great Irish pub!

We stopped by for a quick bite around 2 pm on a Friday. The service was fast and the food came hot. The hot wings, all flats, were crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside and LARGE. The best wings I've had since moving to Georgia. The Brussels were oversized as well, but a little awkward to eat due to the size and the sweet potato fries were on point.

Service was great. Food was excellent. Nice tavern feel. Server was quick and attentive. Paid attention to details and gave excellent recommendations

We got in late and after a long day of traveling we just wanted to grab a quick bite before heading back to the hotel. Walked into Jukebox and decided the music was too loud. We're glad we chose Meehan's. We were seated right away at a quiet booth. The basketball games were on TV. We ordered the nachos to share (good portion) and I had the Grilled salmon with salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly, a bit salty. Maybe it was the capers. I loved the green beans and spinach. Crunchy and fresh! Our waitress checked in from time to time. Good food and service! Highly recommend.

Wanted a low key place for dinner and a drink my first night in ATL for a conference. Found Meehan's on Yelp and it did not disappoint. You know its good when its busy with locals. Grabbed a seat at the bar and ate my meal there. Bartenders and servers were all very young, most likely University students. They were all very attentive and friendly.

Good lunch today. No visit can start without a cool Smithwicks. I've enjoyed several here over the years. The grilled chicken BLT (without the T) was delicious. Flavors went together well, and the ciabatta bread was perfect. Brussel sprouts were good but a bit salty. Service was rather slow. I waited a long time to be greeted and then wasn't really checked on again until I was ready for the bill. It's an Irish pub, so if you sit anywhere but the bar, your service may be spotty anyway. I'll definitely be back....probably soon too, as this is my Atlanta go to when I'm in town and downtown.

Came to ATL for a conference and while looking for places to eat, I found this place on Google and decided to check it out. I stopped by around 6ish and it was absolutely packed inside. Since I was by myself that night, I just got a seat at the bar. Foodwise, I ordered the Shepherd's Pie since I was feeling something hearty. After my food came out, I struck a conversation with a gentleman at the bar. It's always amazing the conversations you could get into if you're traveling solo. Anyways, the Sheperd's Pie was very good. Portion wise, it was a lot of food. I managed to finish the entire plate but I was definitely stuffed at the end. The lamb was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The peas and carrots and the mashed potatoes helped balance out the richness of the lamb. The bartender who took my order was very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for some delicious hearty comfort food.

The fish and chips were pretty good! Pomegranate margaritas were delish! Service was scattered and stressed.

Disappointing. Went with a medium size group with a reservation at 4:30 on a Monday. First the craft pretzels we ordered were not what is pictured on their website, they were three pretzel logs that would cost $6 max at any other restaurant. Then one of our group never got her food, the waiter walked by, without her having anything in front of her like 5 times, and didn't say anything so we assumed it was coming. He just never noticed he didn't bring her meal by the time he checked and said they were going to start making it she decided she didn't want it as we had somewhere to get to. The lobster bisque would best be described as a tomato soup with a few small pieces of lobster in it. The burgers and chicken tenders were a hit with our teens though and had large portions.

Meehan's was a great experience, the bar was packed so we sat at one of their high top tables. Our waiter was great, he gave us ample time to review the menu and took our orders within minutes. They have a traditional pub/bar setup, with booths, bar service and tables in the back. The location is spot on, I can see why is was packed when we walked in! If you're looking for decent prices with fast service, check Meehan's out!

This was just an "ok" experience. The host wasn't super friendly and was upset at my booth request. Then, our service was extremely slow. It took 15 minutes for someone to even know we were in the section. The server was slow, asked for to go drinks and then waited another 20 minutes for the bill..... The food was good, other than the fish & chips being overly greasy. We probably won't come back on our next ATL market trip.

Good service from the bartender - our drinks were never empty (and tasty), and my lunch was delicious. I got the chicken BLT (without the T) and fries. It was a lot of food and I couldn't finish it all. Tasty! They were also playing women's sports on most of their TVs, which I thought was cool. Probably a cools spot at night as well, but we were there around 3pm or so.

Fun staff, great atmosphere, unfortunately MLB games weren't available on their DTV subscription.

A spur of the moment choice for a later dinner and by no means a bad choice! Overall atmosphere was as expected "pub-like", I would say that the location could use a bit of an overhaul and a deep clean but it was by far not the worst place I have been. Service was excellent as was the food options and taste was spot on. I had the fish and chips, they were hot and plentiful, I did ask for a second tarter sauce and was charged for it, my husband had the Buffalo chicken wrap with coleslaw and was happy with the taste and portion size. Bathrooms were gender specific, Mens was spacious and clean. Location was walkable from our downtown hotel and the area felt safe to walk in.

I didn't have the food, but the service was amazing. The bartender was continuously checking in the ambience was a great bar.

Kitchen closes early, bartender was rude and unhelpful. Go down the street to Gibney's.

Had a drink here for my birthday. Standard boisterous, fun, Irish pub. Very prompt (amazing really, considering how packed it was) wait staff.

August 2023) During my work trip here, I stopped in twice since it was a block from my hotel. The first time, I ordered the shepherd's pie. Here, they serve it with lamb and HP Sauce. HP Sauce tastes like sweetened ketchup. The second time, I ordered the seared salmon. Both nights, Troy was tending the bar and kept my ice tea filled. If I lived in Atlanta, I'd bookmark this place as one of my go-to's.

best pub food i have ever had. give cooper a raise this man is doing every thing. superb service. the ambiance is wonderful super good music. i feel like this place just pulls good people in with its infectious energy.

Have eaten here several times over several years. Pretty much always get the Sheppard Pie which has never let me down. Family loves the fried pickles. You cannot go wrong with a Guinness and Sheppard Pie. Typical dark wood decor of an Irish pub. Pleasant atmosphere. Staff has always been courteous, attentive and helpful. Highly recommend.

Random Tuesday night and we stumble upon this place. A game was playing, people fellowing and of course the smell of beer is in the air. We ordered the shepherds pie, Mac and cheese, Caesar salad and lobster bisque. Everything was flavorful. The Shepherds pie was definitely comfort food.

This bar felt like it was pretending to be Irish. It had all the staples you would expect but they were not done very well. Staff was not very attentive. There are better choices in the area.

Not bad, not great. I liked the interior. The food was 3.5/5 and similar priced as other food downtown ($15-20 a dish). Guinness was $8, so not really worth it. Aside from having a few Irish dishes (I didn't notice any Guinness stew, which I usually order when I go to Ireland), it didn't seem that Irish. The servers certainly didn't look or act Irish at all. Since most places serve Guinness or a better stout or porter, don't come here for an "Irish bar," but come if you just want a nice bar that isn't a loud sports bar.

As we were walking by and considering whether to enter, a guy said, "Do it! You won't regret it." He was right! Wow! Best shepherd's pie I've ever had. Hands down! I recommend you grab a table, a beer and an order of the Shepherd's Pie. Worth it! It is so flavorful, beautiful, and plentiful. The staff is great and the pub able to accommodate a big party.

I have had lunch at Meehan's a few times while I've been in downtown Atlanta for work. It's a nice pub, and the service is quick and friendly. The two things I've had here to eat at are the fish and chips and the shepherds pie. Fish is nicely fried with a r he eat crust, crispy and not oily, the shepherds pie is delicious, really lovely pulled lamb and not too much potato and a good amount of veggies with a simple gravy. Needless to say the shepherds pie is my favorite here, definitely worth stopping by and trying it out?m, it is a heavy meal, so if you're a light eater you'll have dinner as well.

Excellent food. Excellent service. Typical Irish Pub vibe, all wood interior,with plenty of TVs to catch the game. Warmly welcomed and immediately seated in a booth with our party of four. Very large bar area. Cold beer with great selection of local breweries. We started with the pretzel and it was one of the best we have ever had. Crispy outside, soft inside, and the beer cheese dipping sauce is to die for. Our dinners were delicious too. Fish & chips, burgers all delicious. My cheesecake birthday dessert..seriously the best cheesecake I have ever had. Different. Light and fluffy, with a flaky crust. It was amazing. We will be back to Atlanta sooner than later, and will definitely be coming back. It's that good!

I have been here multiple times as I work here in the area. I am no longer a food service worker, but have many years in the service area. Ive been here multiple times, usually outstanding service. Tonight, me and my colleagues went out to be together as a large party as we normally do a couple of times a year. It is often many of us, usually we are taken very well care of. Tonight, I went after a couple of drinks with friends. We went there after celebrating at work for the "end of summer." I walked over and accidentally brought a canned drink with me which I threw away no questions asked at the door. Everyone was super friendly with me about everything as I got comfortable and inside with my colleagues. It wasn't until I was there for a while after visiting with friends that I had a drink delivered to me and it a as suggested that I ordered it. I suggested that no I did not and was being persuaded that was in fact the drink that I ordered. No I did not. I had not ordered any drink. When I thought it was no big deal and let the server no, hey, I did NOT order this drink I was told by the "guard" and the server that I did in fact order this drink. Me being the person I am I second guessed myself and took a sip of this drink thinking I did order it. No I did not. When I brought up concerns about this, the bouncer brought up that I DID order that drink. No I did not. And I politely debated myself and consulted others before approaching the topic. They were all extremely unwilling to listen to me. They didn't really seem to care. Even though they witnessed all of it. I tried to consult the team about it, how I felt uncomfortable that they took so much energy to convince me I had ordered a drink that I DID NOT ORDER. nobody would let me talk to any sort of leadership other than the server who served our table. Who was extraordinarily unkind and even went to the lengths of saying "You aren't even paying for it why does it matter?" I keep asking myself when I would've ever said that as a food service worker. I can't imagine the type of employee who could even bring themselves to say that. It matters because people deserve to know what drinks they ordered and who ordered what. and If you make a mistake or can't remember, you should own up to it. Without being accused og anything. If you don't believe I can remmeber my own drinks, then don't serve me from the get go. I dumped the drink that MY COMPANY paid for and you all could not even take the time of day to hear my concern. I was extraordinarily polite to your staff, I dare you to pull the cameras and either prove me incorrect or find out the truth about your employees. As someone who serves alcohol you should NOT be making anyone feel this way. Any person who expresses concern about their drink should be taken seriously unless there are ulterior motives at stake. It's 2023 and we should be asking more questions, or at least listening to those who have them. Your servers and "bouncer" were extraordinarily unprofessional tonight and I will ensure my company and colleagues understand that your bartenders and servers will treat you as vermin on the side of the street when given the chance to do so. I can assure you I treated each employee with the utmost respect and will always do so, but it is clear to me that if this company valued respect of customers this wouldn't have been a common problem with TWO of their staff. Y'all have a long way to go.

Worst food I have ate in so long and for the pricing. I emailed and tried to talk but never heard back. I got chicken fingers and they were fried and 2 of them didn't even have chicken. Do they think people are dumb?

I love the old Irish pub feel. I got the chicken BLT which was delicious. It does get a little loud like previous posts said, but it was actually due to the bass from the music coming from the hookah bar next door. The Meehan's staff said they've tried talking to them about it, but they continue to have it bumping. We could feel it through the wall in the booth we were sitting at. I didn't mind it, and it didn't impede on our time there. Would definitely recommend.

Came here for a couple drinks before doing an escape room. The host/waiter was super friendly and down to earth despite them being understaffed. Loved the vibe and drink prices were expected. Can't comment on the food, but would come back to watch games and hang.

Stopped in for a Guiness and some dinner. The Guiness pour was spot on, we'll done by the bartender. Ordered the fish and chips and a side order of a cup of chili. The chili is a short rib chili and is very good. The fish was a decent portion, but was a little on the rubbery side - not crisp and flavorful. The French fries served with the fish were good. For a multi location restaurant/bar I was expecting a higher quality fish. Lastly, the bar tender was not very attentive to our group, was not very inviting for the face of the bar.

Overall quite pleased with food, atmosphere, and staff. The sole drawback was that it was a bit pricy. I should've liked to have gone back but wouldn't be able to afford it. It's caught between a classic pub and a high end restaurant.

I'll start by saying we sat at the bar and the service was great! The drinks were good too. But it all went downhill from there. The food was just bad. The truffle Mac and cheese had no truffles(or any sort of seasoning whatsoever) and the lobster bisque had zero lobster. Wild.

Nice Irish pub in center of Atlanta. Good beer selection and food is about what you expect but good. Atmosphere is great.

We had to wait a little to get in on Sunday but once they opened the doors, it was a true Irish Pub experience. Ray was a great server and even though they were a little short staffed, you would have not guessed it. The pretzel was amaaaaazing. Sheppards Pie was pretty good too.

Great meal, great service. Only in town one night and staying nearby. Hotel recommended Meehan's and it didn't disappoint.

Service was good. I sat at bar and bartender was attentive. But I was disappointed in the fact I paid over 7.00 for a beer and almost 20 for an entree...and its served in a paper bowl, plastic cup, and plastic utensils? Tacky

Ordered the shepherds pie and it tasted great. Large portion and good environment. Waiter was also very nice and attentive. I'd definitely go again when I'm in town to try some of their other options.

We were staying at a hotel down the street for a conference and a group of 7 of us were looking for a bite for dinner. We saw Hooters across the street but didn't feel like eating there so we walked a little further and saw Meehan's and the All Star Grill. Glad we chose this place, fast customer service, young and friendly waiter and great ambiance. - Fast, friendly and attentive customer service - Irish limeade was delicious and I could taste a hint of the cucumber lime! - Fish & Chips we're HOT, not WARM! Huge plus! - I was disappointed that the fish was not as crunchy as I wanted and needed more flavor, luckily the tartar sauce helped bring it together - The slaw was pretty average and was a good way to compliment the dish Overall, I would visit this place again. My friend had the shepherds pie and absolutely enjoyed it!

Sorry y'all lost us! The lobster bisque tasted like cream of tomato and there was no lobster claw garnish as touted on the menu. The fish and chips equaled over cooked fish and the "chips" were seasoned fries which is never a good accompaniment. The tarts sauce was lack luster of any flavor despite looking appetizing. The best thing about what our table ordered for appetizers were the fried pickles and Reuben egg rolls, the cesar salad was fine too. We were a party of 3 and waited about 45mins to get in. This will not be on our rotation of places to eat next year while here on work. The waitress dropped a glass in the entryway to seating, it took them at least 5 minutes to get someone to sweep the glass and upon leaving we were still meandering around shards of glass. The waiter said "yo" to us when we were doing our drink order and seemed mostly aloof the entire meal. I did not take photos as it just wasn't picturesque.

Pretty good! Clearly a local fav for those who want the Irish sports bar with limited rowdiness. Service was decent. A bit crowded inside but management cut us some slack and did us a solid favor allowing additional people to join and accommodating us with another booth. Would go back for a beer or bite to eat. Nothing wildly unique, but cozy and hits the spot!!!

In town for a conference and tried it out. Bar was very busy but we were seated and served quickly. Food was very good. I was hoping for a better beer selection but otherwise our experience was great.

Stopped in here for a beer and some dinner. I had the salmon an order of chips and my partner had fish and chips. My salmon with non-traditional spinach and green beans in butter caper sauce was delicious, though this is the first time I have ever ordered a side of chips in an Irish or British pub and been given potato chips. The server kindly switched them out. You will find some traditional pub grub on the menu, but confusingly nachos and other non pub food as appetizers which was disappointing. Curry chips (fries to them here) would have been welcome. The beer was good. There was something also very confusing about the bill. My salmon was $18 and change on the menu but over $20 on the bill. The online menu was completely different prices (less than the in person menu). Vibe was good. Great mix of locals and out of towers. If you're looking for a great bar, this will fill the bill. Service is prompt and friendly. Irish pub food- yes and no. Would I go back? For a beer yes.

I went down to Atlanta Georgia for Dragon Con and stayed at the Westin. My group of friends and I wanted to eat some where that had great food and not too far from the Westin. We got really lucky with Meehan's. It was super close and the food was delicious. It was so good, we went back another night. The first night I went I got the spinach and artichoke dip. My friend, who usually does not like this dip, really liked it. I got the burger for my entree with Brussels sprouts. All very good. The second night I got the pretzels which were really good. The spicy mustard was very spicy. You have been warned. I still liked it but it also comes with cheese. The got the truffle Mac and cheese with buffalo chicken tenders. It might not be the prettiest dish but it is so good. I have been craving it ever since. I will be going here again when I am back in Atlanta.

There are very few eating options in this sketchy downtown Atlanta locale so you will probably end up at Meehan's. It's okay, nothing special. The burgers are preformed and served with a hardened Cheez Wiz concoction on an English muffin or brioche bun. The brioche bun is a regular hamburger bun. It's too basic and the fries are basic. Beers are pricey. A can of craft beer was $10. A can should never be $10. Our server Cooper was pleasant but had far too many customers to be even remotely effective. Overall, I'd pass on the place.

It's a place to grab a meal, but it's not worth going out of your way for. We popped in for a late dinner (9:30), and got the fish and chips and some chicken strips. We tried to get shepherd's pie, but they didn't have any, which isn't great when you're an Irish place. The chicken strips and fries were pretty good, but the fish wasn't crisp, and pretty tasteless. The black and tan beers weren't very cold. The vibe is also a little strange. Its "kind of" set up as an Irish bar, but they have TV's all over the place, and neon signs advertising drinks like it's a college bar. So it's a decent place to grab a meal if it's convenient to go there, but it isn't a destination food place.