Beers, great...great selection. Â If you want to get drunk, by all means, check out PJ's. Â As for food, make other plans. Â I've given PJ's more than a few chances and tonight takes the cake. Â I ordered the strip steak, medium. Â It was cooked perfectly, however all I tasted was that burned char taste with every bite and had to dunk each bite in A1. Â The baked potato had that day old flavor. Â Yuk. Â I love PJ's...but it's a bar, not a restaurant. Â I've been coming here since they opened, back when they let you bring in pizza's etc from the outside, before the kitchen opened. Â They should go back to that.
Review Source:Ahh - good ol' P.J. McIntyre. Â I have my bf and his rugby team for showing me the ropes to this pub and am pleased to say that this has turned into my usual Saturday hangout thanks to rugby after-game socials. Â
If you're looking for a place to just let loose, grab some beers, and stuff your face with some great grub (I'm a big fan of the Irish Egg Rolls), then head out to P.J.'s for a kickin' time. Â I don't think I've ever been here when the place isn't packed (and not just with rowdy rugby guys) and the crowd is just filled with people who are ready to have a great time. Â
Plenty of beers, a lot of room, a huge bar, and again - the food. Â I've tried a variety of items on the menu and I've never had anything bad. Â If you're craving great Irish and American bar food, this is your spot. Â
And for you sports fanatics, there's always some sort of sport related game playing on one of the huge TV's and last year's OSU/Michigan game was watched here and it was a BLAST!  If you're a live music junky, they've got plenty of that, too.  From fun 80's cover bands to Carlos Jones  - they have it all.  So if you're in the mood to shake your groove thang, you may want to check out the event schedule because you won't be disappointed. Â
Whatever your mood, P.J.'s will satisfy it. Â They only thing left is to ask: what are you waiting for?!
I may be a bit partial, because I live within walking distance of this place, but it is freaking. Awesome. Â They have delicious food, and REALLY fresh barrels of Guinness. Â Atmosphere in spades, and tons of great folks. Â If you leave downtown Cleveland looking for a beer, you should stop here. Â Seriously, go.
There is a really great main bar area with tables on the sides. Â There is also a stage and they have some pretty decent live music. Â There is also a basement that is available for parties. Â Did I mention really fresh Guinness?
This is my first Yelp review where I am confused. However I believe I must write something to understand my experience at PJ McIntyre. This may allow me to be a better person and appreciate more my fellow Irishmen.
I visited for lunch on the last day of February. The visit created a strange tedium with Saint Patrick Day next month. It was like I was groping myself under the bar and PJ McIntyre needed to berate my hapless visit . His effort may have been to negate the last day in the shortest month of the year.
The waitresses were cheery with excitement sharing conversation with a local afternoon wine swiller about experiences that happen at the bar for the festive holiday. The large dwelling pub empty other than two younger ladies in college that were studying for an exam over a pint.
I ordered food. A reuben and buffalo chicken dip appetizer with tortilla chips. I can say the food was okay. I would not say it was good or bad. The menu is confusing. The options are good however there is not an identity to the pub. There are some items that are identified with a logo, celtic, Â to indicate signature dishes. I don't like this practice at this restaurant or others. If location has an Irish theme people will understand details on their own I believe perhaps I am wrong. I will say that I have had a more creative Reuben sandwich.
I imagine Rocky River suburbanites visiting this place for Ohio State football games, Guiness pours, and a dubious misappropriated nostalgia. I don't understand this place. If you have read Swift's Modest Proposal and understood his humor, this place may be difficult. You will have to pull the smiles inside.
I may visit again and revisit my review to add another star. They advertise on their website as 'Cleveland Ohio's Most Authentic Irish Pub'. I favor the Old Angle or Harp for food, drink, and friends almost any day.
no  way, today i sat  for  45 minutes,  no one  even bothered  me,  the bartender  walked by  several  times,  barmaid  walked  by  ,  looked and  ignored me,  the last one  45 minutes  later  asked me  if i was ok,  she  didnt realize i had never been  waited on,   i told her i was  going  next  door to her competition,  and   was  uninterested,   so,   this is a  ok, bar,  food is  good  but  bland,  hamburgers are  marieated or  something,,,,  if  you are not a regular,  you will not be waited on,  and   heaven  forbid  you  wink  at the  barmaid,    you will be  ignored,,,,  ok  fri  night  for  getting  drunk  with  drunks,  and police  giving  tickets in parking lot  for parking in  fire lane,  not marked  firelane,,
Review Source:Cleveland has a lot of little Irish Pubs. Â The one thing that I think that is good about this place is indeed the food and the beer selection. Â I have eaten here a few times and was never disappointed (fish and chips are yum, but I realize that is what I always get at Irish pubs).
The staff is indeed friendly, and the service is good overall. Â Sometimes you have to wait longer than you like (depending on how busy they are).
The nice thing about this place (and many others) is it is not trying to be something it is not (like the commercial Irish pubs) and comes across as more authentic. I know a lot of people who still frequent here and they too enjoy the ambiance and the vibe.
This Irish pub is very cool looking and very enjoyable overal. Â The prices are pretty reasonable and the decor is really great. Lots of cool Irish stuff all around!
Food was quite decent. Nothing incredible but very solid and not too expensive, which was nice. Good appetizers, decent service. Our waitress messed up a bit and wasn't incredibly fast but no real issues. I will likely go back here, I really like the neighborhood and overall vibe.
There are plenty of faux Irish pubs littering the Cleveland area that think a tap of Guinness and some paper Irish flags are enough. Just because you call your bar Shandy McSomething's or the Gleaming Clover doesn't make for an Irish pub experience. Thankfully, P.J. McIntyre's gets the ambiance right.
We walked in around 6pm on a Thursday and were greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The centerpiece of the joint has to be the massive double-sided bar that runs the length of the room. It's' shaped like a giant oval, there are plenty of stools for weary, thirsty travelers and it doesn't have one of those really annoying lips that makes it hard to eat at. There's also a selection of tables and at the back of the space sets a fireplace that adds to the ambiance. You definitely get the sense that Ireland is the theme from the bar dividers complete with cut glass inserts to the Guinness barrel tables. It's a little kitschy but it works.
I'm not sure if they have table service or not since we weren't greeted when we walked in so we took a seat at the bar. Within about 5 minutes the bartendress approaced, drink orders taken and menus dropped off. The crowd wasn't exactly large but for an early weeknight there was a comfortable buzz in the air. The beer selection is definitely better than average with nearly 20 taps featuring the requisite Guinness, Harp, Bass etc. to a few notable craft selections like Great Lakes Christmas Ale (of course) and Fat Head's Head Hunter IPA (a personal favorite). I guess the atmosphere got to me because I opted for a Black & Tan to kick off the meal.
We decided that we'd go all out with our meal to really get a sense of the menu. Here's a rundown of our experience:
The Wedge Salad: We've had alot of wedge salads in our day so one develops expectations. This rendition was just OK. A nice share-worthy size it was essentially half an iceberg lettuce head, halved cherry tomatoes, cukes, ribbons of carrot (interesting), bits of real bacon and blue cheese dressing. It was fresh and tasty enough but did little more than it was asked. Oh yeah, and it was served on a warm plate. C'mon guys, that's salads 101.
Beer Cheese Bread - I expected this to be good. After all, how can you go wrong with melted cheese on bread? Six slices of what appeared to be garlic bread covered in bubbly orange cheese came served with a little cup of marinara for dipping. The menu states that the cheese has ale in it but I couldn't pick it up. Not a bad little snack.
The All Day Irish Burger - I believe that the true test of a bar kitchen is how well they cook their burgers. This particular burger comes topped with cheddar cheese, rasher (thin sliced ham-like bacon), LTO and a fried egg. I upgraded to the pretzel bun for a buck more. The meat was cooked perfectly with a nice char character and the seasoning was spot on. The dripping egg juices cascaded over the bacon and made for a nice in situ sauce. As they are expected to do, the pretzel bun just made it better. The generous portion of house chips was warm and crispy. Overall, I thought they did a great job. A solid burger.
Turkey Reuben (aka the Turkey Rachel) with Black & Tan Onion Rings - My wife opted for this classic pairing - sliced turkey breast, Swiss cheese and cole slaw on marble rye. The menu states "thick cut" marble rye but I thought it was on the thin side. Check out the pic and judge for yourself. The turkey was tender and flavorful but the sandwich as a whole was very dry. Maybe some more "juiciness" to the slaw, which in this case was merely undressed sliced cabbage and carrots, would help. The rings were crispy but underseasoned and I really dug the beer batter. I'm not too sure what the stripes of brown were that decorated the rings but I didn't think they brought much to the party.
Our experience at P.J. McIntyre's was a good one. It's a warm and cozy respite that serves tasty and affordable food with an Irish bent. The service was friendly albeit a bit long between drinks and the food, while not mind-blowingly awesome left me full and satisfied. Me thinks I just might wander in again...
The food was fair at best. The Menu said Lobster Bisque. Prove it. No lobster. I know a cream based soup. Bullshit! My wife had the fried perch sandwich. Very soggy. The whiskey BBQ wings were good and I got a dozen for the price,which was nice,
I guess if you stick to burgers you will be ok.
We should have walked down to the Public House.
Had a great time at one of West Parks traditional Irish Pub. Â Clean friendly pub with great tasting pints. Ordered the chicken caesar wrap with delicious homemade chips and I had another pint:). What a great place to enjoy spirits music and pub fare. Enjoyed great times with good friends and had another pint ;) Â I will be back again and again. The staff was friendly and courteous. A must stop for all.
Review Source:Pj McIntyre's. My go to west park bar. I've been here many a night, and for some reason there is always a drunken almost brawl near me. Even when no one else is in the bar. Its totally bizarre-o. Not complaining, just stating a fact. There's always entertainment :D
  I've only eaten at PJ's once, but their brunch was  amazing. "Two eggs, hash browns, black and white puddings, bangers, rashers, grilled tomato, baked beans, mushrooms, and toast". Delish. I loved the brunch. I also love that they make the correct black & tan. Guiness and Smithwicks. Don't mess with it.
  If you're looking for a nicer place to go in the west park area, Pj's is definitely it.
Oh, P.J.'s how I love thee. Â Let me count the ways. Â Your bartenders always pour the perfect pint of Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp along with other Irish and non-Irish beers. Â Your food is great, especially if you like traditional Irish pub grub. Â Fish and chips heck yes! Â The decor is straight out of Ireland. Â The inside looks nicer than many pubs I've spent time in in Ireland. Â
The owners have put a ton of work into P.J.'s and you can tell. Â I'm kind of surprised that it isn't packed every-time.
Make sure to check out P.J's on a Friday or Saturday night. Â They have usually have live music, manytimes of the Irish variety. Â I've seen my favorite Irish band...Shindig play here many times!
If you are in the area, stop by this place immediately! After driving for awhile with my family on a road trip, we really wanted some [good] Irish food. Needless to say, this place really hit the spot. The food was delicious, the place looked great, and the service was wonderful. Did I mention the food was delicious? If only there were more wonderful places like this to eat, I would be one happy foodie.
Review Source:P.J.'s is arguably the best-looking, most dignified establishment of the Kamm's Corners bar scene, but that's not to say that it doesn't get just as rowdy as some of the other bars. By day, it's family friendly and offers a menu that goes a step beyond standard bar food with substantial entrees and unconventional appetizers (offerings like Irish egg rolls set the tone for this Irish-themed and Irish-frequented place). I've had their wings and bruschetta, among other things, and have felt like their portions are generous and their ingredients fresh.
In terms of nightlife, live bands often grace the stage, back by the wall of stained glass set in dark wood that I have always suspected is there to bring about memories of church and rouse Catholic guilt, whether you were raised in the Catholic church or not. It's loud and usually crowded on the weekends and can even get pretty lively during a weekday evening. Once, when I was getting a beer after work, I marveled at the completely wasted gaggle of twentysomethings who were trying to take bar pictures for Facebook--you know, at six p.m. on a Wednesday.
That being said, I still enjoy P.J.'s, and just consider it to be a very West Park kind of bar, meaning it's pretty homogeneous in a white middle class kind of way. You can watch sports and bond over alumni connections from local schools and dance in the back, and it is what it is. The age demographic is mixed, however; I've seen argyle-clad women in their seventies dancing until last call before, and it's not unheard of for someone fresh out of college to be at the bar with their friends while their parents are socializing in another area.
I just wish the beer selection was larger and more varied--for a bar of its size, the tap choices can be relatively generic and redundant, compared to other bars that offer a wider range of microbrews and seasonals.
Hello P.J. McIntyre's. I know I visited you this past summer, but somehow I forgot until now to write a review about you.
Don't worry. It's nothing against you or anything. I think i just got busy and it slipped my mind. Although I have no idea how...
Your atmosphere and general "sweet-as-hell Irish pub" feel made me feel strangely at home for a bar I've only been to once. You housed a hot, tired and hungover group when we were tired of walking around the screaming children at Kamm's Corner Fest. You were a shelter from the sunny afternoon and offered a rather fantastic 'hair of the dog" remedy to my stomach ache in the form of glorious beer. In essence? A savior.
So, it's become essential for me to spread the news of this unpretentious, hardwood embellished, Irish pub that rocks. I haven't tried the food, but I'll be back soon to do so. Especially after hearing Murray utter the words "soft", "pretzel", Â and "cheese" in the same sentence. Plus, those black and tan onion rings didn't sound too bad either.
Also, when I return can you please arrange for that 45 year old drunk woman to be right behind me at the bar again? She was hilarious and was totally sloshed when she was supposed to be watching her daughter's baton routine in the parade. I gave her a high-five. She made my night.
If you're reading this leave with this thought embedded in your brain: Soft pretzel loaf with cheese... mmmmmmmmm.....
I've wanted to come here for a long time as i've heard they invested tons of money into this venture. It looks it. Probably the most gorgeous bar/ eatery within a three mile radius. Not overly Irish, just kind of British Isles-ish. Like the Pub in Rocky River, but not fake. Amazing woodwork abounds in this warm space(stole that from the Sunday morning real estate show). There is a long central bar, a fireplace to gather round, cozy booths, a long banquet table and several bar height tables perched on top of barrels. The table top was a shiny lacquered old Guinness toucan logo. So cool. That is where my wife and i sat. The outdoor option to sit right at the corner of Lorain and Rocky River drive was tempting, but the air conditioning won out.
I ordered a draught Newcastle(duh, my fave ale). The bartender had an Irish accent. Ladies, feel free to swoon. The wife asked me if it was real or did he have to pretend just to work there. Good question. It was past ten and the kitchen was only open for apps. Worked for me. We had black and tan onion rings and soft pretzel with cheese sauce. Rings were good, but OMG those pretzels!! They came as two mini loaves instead of the traditional design. They were awesome.
We want to make it our regular hangout. Very inviting, unpretentious and we call it PJ Calamity's(Mean Girls reference).
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