Patrick McGovern's Pub
St Paul, MN 55102-2573
Phone: (651) 224-5821
- Specialties:
- Irish Pub
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 10am-9pm
Editorial Review for Patrick McGovern's Pub – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Although the facade and decor suggest an Irish connection, McGovern's is just the corner bar for residents of the somewhat upscale Irvine Park area. The bar's seating arrangement is conducive to conversations and often seems alive with chatter. Big-screen TVs air the latest game. A full menu is served until midnight, with an open-faced, hot turkey sandwich reigning as the favorite. There are 22 beers on tap, with an additional selection of 12 bottled brews.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitDon't see the game you want to watch downstairs? Head upstairs to the sports bar with 18 big-screen televisions. It's a separate bar, but connected to the main establishment.
Know Before You GoIt's a great spot to stop by before catching a game at the nearby Rivercentre.
Happy HourStop in 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri and 11pm-1am Mon-Thu, excluding XL events, for drink specials. Or after a big Saturday night, recover at Sunday breakfast, served 10am-2pm.
User Reviews for Patrick McGovern's Pub
11/13/2008 Posted by dragonsnow21
McGovern's service is terrible 99% of the time. If you want good bar food they do have it. I probably eat there once a week and have been a customer for years, my excuse for the repeat business is that I only live a block away and it is a good place to catch a game. Summers on the patio are good when you can get a seat, but the service is even worse out there. It is understandable that when you are busy it is going to be slow especially when there is an event at the Xcel, but when it slows down the servers seem to get complacent, and have absolutely no sense of urgency. I guess they can afford to have bad service because they have a very good location, they could make alot more money if they had a professional staff though.
Pros: Location, good place to watch a game
Cons: Their service is horrible!!!
08/25/2008 Posted by Tiffany919
I would have given this a 1/2 star had one been available but since one is the lowest, here it is. The name McGovern's implies "Irish" but there is nothing Irish about the menu which includes Gyros and wrap sandwiches. Despite this, I was still hoping for some semblance of authenticity. I ordered the Fish and Chips. Oh my goodness, I have never had to use the vinegar and tarter sauce to COVER the flavor of the pre-breaded fish. It had a hard, unpleasent texture that no amount of condiments could disquise. We asked the server why a chef would think it was ok to put his name on pre-made frozen fish fillets and she answered "It isn't up to the chef, it is the owner's decesion." To the chef at Patrick McGovern's: Run! There is a a brigtside, we went in the middle of the afternoon and found the service to be friendly and prompt (although one buser was on his cell phone). However, if its a good meal you crave, avoid McGovern's
Pros: Fast service got us out of there in a hurry
Cons: Don't go expecting Irish cusine or good food for that matter
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