McKibbins Irish Pub offers a warm, festive Irish pub vibe with a broad beer list, hearty traditional dishes and generous portions, and live music or karaoke that many reviews say enhances the night. The atmosphere and staff are frequently praised for friendliness and attentiveness, making guests feel welcome and likely to return, though service can be inconsistent and occasionally slow during busy times. Food gets praise for comforting dishes like bison burger, Irish stew, and fish and chips, but several reviews note variability in quality and prep, with some items coming out greasy or underseasoned and drinks not always refilled promptly. Noise levels can be high, especially during sports events, and some comments compare the experience unfavorably to other McKibbins for sports coverage, but the terrace and overall vibe are often highlighted as a strong point, inviting repeat visits for a fun, sociable night out.
We called ahead today & were clearly told children were welcome until 7pm. We show up at 5pm & are turned away at the door.'18+ only, it's St. Patrick's.' No accountability, just'must've been a new waitress.'
This isn't just poor communication, it's dismissive & exclusionary. Irish pubs have a long tradition of being lively, family-friendly spaces, especially on St. Patrick's Day. This felt like the opposite: inconsistent, inauthentic, & frankly, a bit childist.
Disappointing, especially as long-time customers of the original location & someone who grew up celebrating here…even as a kid!
Food was a nice surprise! Traditional Irish dishes cooked with love & feels like homey comfort food . Big shout out to the cook . Service was excellent. Farah was very attentive & friendly, she made our visit even more enjoyable . Live music was good. Definitely visiting again !
Feb 16, 2026
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Went for lunch, group of 5. The service was great. Quick & friendly. Loved the atmosphere. I got the bangers & mash, it was delicious, sausages were flavorful & the mashed potatoes were so fresh & creamy. I would definitely have it again.
My daughter had the fish & chips, I tried a bite & it was so crispy on the outside with tender inside. Fries were so yummy too !
Service was quick & friendly.
Prices were very reasonable, & the quality was great.
I would definitely go back.
This place is the hidden gem of the dix30 area. Reasonably priced, unlike everything else in the area. The pub brings together a perfect ambience matched with a great & friendly staff, & the nachos are to die for.
I've been back several times, & it never disappoints. On our most recent visit we were served by Damien. He brought the experience to a 11/10, with his positive energy & great service. Will definitely be back again!
Fantastic Irish pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere!! The staff are friendly, the pints 🍺 are poured perfectly & the food is hearty & delicious 😋. The live music adds to the charm, making it the perfect spot for a fun & enjoyable night out. Highly recommend it!!
Farah était une serveuse fantastique, elle nous à donnée des super conseils sur les bières disponibles & elle nous as donnée un service impeccable, super friendly! J'ai essayée un plat de saucisse avec purée de pomme de terre & c'était 10/10 super frais & réconfortant! Je recommande fortement!! Merci Farah, we will be back
My husband & I had an enjoyable date night at McKibbin's. The staff was remarkably friendly & responsive, & they did a fantastic job of catering to us. Top marks for the exceptional customer service.
The food was also great & was served quickly. My husband couldn't stop raving about his bison burger, calling it one of the best burgers he has ever eaten. My tacos were also delicious, filled with generous pieces of battered cod fish.
We'll definitely be back, maybe with friends &/or family next time!
It is a very good option, they have large variety on food & drinks. The staff is very friendly, nice persons, very attentive. The food is good too, except for the fries, or mayne we just got a bad batch that day. I would recommend the fried pickles, their ranch dip is amazing.
A lively slice of Ireland & a crowd that feels like old friends. The beer list is broad enough to make even the pickiest pint snob happy. My fish & chips took a bit of a swim in the fryer, but the burger looked like it had its act together-definitely the smarter order. All in all, a top-notch pub for pints & music.
Jul 31, 2025
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Horrible ending to our night, false accusations by their staff...
My friends & I went to this pub as a portion of our celebrating one of their birthdays this evening. For context I & my friends are in our late 30s to early 40s, & we had beforehand gone to another establishment but the temperature was unbearable as they did not have air conditioning so we sought out an alternative & chose Mckibbin's.
Funnily enough, Mckibbin's didn't have AC either but we ended up staying for a few drinks regardless, mostly to appreciate the live music which was quite good. The waitress was good as well, quick & friendly, we had a minor snafu with a couple of the drinks which were not to our liking but the bar graceously replaced them which is yet another solid point in their favor.
Why, you might ask in that case, would I be rating this establishment one star then? Well it all comes down to how we ultimately exited the establishment. We all paid our tab at the table, & finished up the rest of our drinks, still enjoying the music playing. It was a great band by the way, I just have to say. We all ended up leaving after 10-15 minutes & all seemed well, except it was only once we're outside that I found out that apparently one of our group who had gone to the bathroom had been victim of a rather apauling scenario.
He had been in the stall for 10 or so minutes (he was doing what he had to do .. sometimes nature calls), & was interrupted by a knock on his stall only to hear the bouncer tell him he had to pay & get out of the bar immediately. The bouncer aparrently had heard him'sniffing' his nose in the stall, & found that to be appropriate reason enough to accuse him of doing cocaine in the stall, & to force him out of the bar. Of course it did not cross his mind to think that perhaps it had something to do with the bar being at approximately 29 degrees, perhaps my friend simply had a stuffy nose, or perhaps he had allergies, no he heard a few sniffles & that was all he needed to throw out allegations.
Needless to say, I'm completely & utterly disgusted having learned this. Ultimately we left & let things be, we weren't about to bust back in there & cause disruption for no reason we were already on our way out anyway, but to think that this man, employed by this establishment, could be so outlandishly shortsighted is a true injustice. Suffice to say, my friend has never done cocaine in his life, we quite literally made jokes about this man's accusations the whole ride home. Still, I will never go back to this place, because I shudder to think of myself in his situation & what I might do, how it would make me feel to be on the bad end of this kind of person's shortsighted & unfounded accusations.
That said, I urge anyone & everyone to beware of the types of people this establishment has working under its payroll. Most of their staff (everyone else in-fact) were excellent, but unfortunately it only takes one completely rotten apple to ruin the bunch.
Awesome ambiance, great service & great drinks. The food was just okay. I had the bison burger, which was flavourful, but the bun was soggy & falling apart. The French fries were nowhere near the taste you usually get from pub fries, they tasted like frozen fries that weren't fully cooked through
We went to McKibbin's Irish Pub DIX30 yesterday. This place is very clean, very friendly work staff, our waitress Sophie was excellent, & she had an awesome personality. We absolutely loved the Guiness Nachos. I enjoyed having Moosehead Lager on tap there too. This was our first time here, & we look forward to coming back. I would recommend this place to anyone.
The atmosphere is great! Love the new place. The only'negative' or'constructive criticism ;)' I can give is that the fries aren't the best (often too burnt) & the music is very loud.
Other then that, the service, the waiters & food is very good! Music choices too. Definitely recommend
Great Location. Chicken wings & Bison Burgers are the best. Generous portion of crispy Julienned 🍟 fries. Service is fast & they make sure you are happy.
The service is really friendly but the wait times tend to be a little long. We had to wait about 15 minutes after being seated to order something to drink & then another 15 minutes to get it. It's not dramatic but it can be improved on. The food came in waves instead of all at the same time but it was within normal margins. The quality was there & the portions are good for the asking price. Also, the music & the overall atmosphere was on quieter side wich is a big plus compared to other restaurants/establishments in Dix30 where you can barelly hear the others at your table. All in all would recommend.
Place looks nice My Sheppard's pie was cafeteria style , bland Fries were good Beer was half foam We had to reask for everything Never got our napkins 2 hours later Lack of staff Bad management. Not sure. But that place ain't starting right
