Meg O'Malley's

18 cent bean soup is outstanding!

Being from Vegas, I was expecting this place to be a run down version of an Irish Pub, I was pleasantly mistaken.

This place is AMAZING!!! It was a family restaurant and pub! The wait wasn't too long. 15 minutes for a party of 3 early on a Saturday night. We ordered the potato balls as an appetizer and the Cheese and Ale Crock. They were delicious. Those of you who may shy away from the potato balls, please don't because of the corned beef. You cannot distinguish that flavor. My dad is not a fan and loved these little fellas. I LOVED the Cheese and Ale Crock. It was delicious. I loved pairing it with the soda bread. Seriously, if I wasn't with people, I would have spooned this into my mouth. It was THAT good.

For main dishes, I got the Shepard's pie and it was the best I've ever had. Juicy meat, tender vegetables, and savory gravy. My parentals got the bar trio which came with sample servings (decent sized, too) of the Shepard's pie, bangers and mash, and the Irish Stew. All of which I sampled a bit myself. The stew was amazing!

There was a magician doing magic and they had a over band play tunes around 7 PM. It really was a family fun atmosphere. I am sure as the night dwindles on, it becomes a watering hole enjoyed by the masses.

Well, Ms, O'Malley, you impressed this Irish Lass! Top o' the hat to you!

Located among a strip of quite a few other bars in Melbourne so even if this place doesn't cut it for you, there's plenty of plan B's. Lots of Irish beers on tap (as well as the usual suspects). Full liquor bar. Lots of seating available.There was a drum/piano cover band playing that were ok, but didn't fit the genre. Service was good. Bathrooms were a bit out of the way if you sit on the left side of the restaurant. We had the chili cheese chips, turned out pretty good. I'd go again, but not before returning to The Mansion first (about 3 blocks east from there).