McBride's Irish Pub

They pour a perfect Guinness but the mixed drinks are too strong. You will get quicker service if you sit at the bar vs. dining room table. Lame that the patio isn't dog friendly.

On a hot day after a walk it was nice to walk into a cool and comfortable place. Lots of dark wood and with a skylight. You seat yourself and the waitperson comes over within a few minutes.

I ordered the fish sandwich with sweet potato fries. The batter on the fish was crisp and the haddock was flaky and tender. The only downside is that it was $10.95 for the sandwich plus $1 extra for sweet potato fries. It was a bit more than I thought I'd pay for lunch.

My friend's turkey wrap looked pretty good.

From the funeral home's old garage to a beautiful Irish Pub this the transformation that McBride's took. The wood work and décor in the place are absolutely gorgeous. It is a very comfortable place to sit down and grab a pint. The food is also great, I haven't tried any of the meals but have had the burgers twice and have loved their rich juicy deliciousness both times. If you are not in the mood for beer, I would recommend the "6 Feet Under," it is hands down the best White Russian I have ever had!

Although they have great food and drinks, I think the best thing I like about McBride's is the charm and the feel. They regularly have an acoustic guitar player singing classic Irish songs. Music or not, it is just a relaxing place. At 10pm they maintain their funeral home routes and do "Last Call," where they honor and say a few words about someone who has passed, sometimes it is a local person and sometimes it is a famous person. Regardless it ends with a bar wide toast.

If you are in the Wayland Square area or even if you are not stop by McBride's to enjoy a beverage and maybe some food.