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Molly McHugh's Irish Pub

Bar Pub

Low-key Irish pub featuring an array of beers & whiskeys in warm environs with live music nights. People often mention good, great, Irish, beer, Great, Lakeland, time, music, friendly, drinks,


Address

111 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Website

mchughspubs.com

Contact

(863) 686-6231

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (826 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) great (12) Irish (11) beer (10) Great (8) Lakeland (7) time (7) music (6) friendly (6) drinks (6)
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  • 5/5 Melissa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere & authentic Irish vibe! Great beer choices, especially the Magners Cider which is the best dry cider from Ireland! Prices are very reasonable for a full 20oz pint! The decor is super fun and they had some live music on a Friday night. Really nice outdoor patio set up in the back with lights as a quieter place to chat with friends if the inside is too loud. The bartenders were amazing! Make this a stop if you're in Lakeland and want to feel like your actual in an Irish Pub!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shirley S. 1 year ago on Google
    The bartender Joe was extremely helpful and friendly! He shared stories of the building with us as well as some of the highlights of the bar. He remembered peoples names and went out of his way to make our time there special! They have some good beer on draft!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service and quality beer... Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rafael C. 1 year ago on Google
    Social very social it's so social even almost social to the almost social of the socials. So maybe is funny for you but it's just what it is. It's a good place to bring your friends and family and feel safe enjoying a beer, some other alcoholic drink, soda or water. They serve food but not that late..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 charles n. 1 year ago on Google
    I didn't have any alcohol was there the food was really good the service was good I asked for hot sauce and got habanero sauce so I don't know what that was other than that I give you five star

  • 4/5 Jeff W. 8 months ago on Google
    Every town needs an Irish pub. This is about as good as you'll get in any town.

  • 5/5 Margaret B. 5 months ago on Google
    Sat outside and had pizza from across the street which was better than the pizza from South Philly!!! Great drinks, plus a squirrel who eats peanuts out of your hand. Had a great time

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 5 months ago on Google
    Great irish style bar. Had a great time with my family taking Irish slammers. The service was prompt, friendly, and courteous. Would love to go back again!

  • 5/5 Tegan M. 7 months ago on Google
    Pretty dope pub. Well made drinks and solid staff. 12/10 you can come chill with your girls and just relax - the vibes are good and it give hole in the wall bar vibes where they know your order and they treat you like a friend.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time here during first trip/visit to downtown Lakeland on St. Patty's Day! Staff was overwhelmed but Food was good and a enjoyed a proper Guinness.

  • 5/5 Ryan A. 11 months ago on Google
    I grew up in Lakeland and have loved this place since I was legally allowed to go. But recently I lost a very important document that the guys working here went above and beyond to keep it safe until I was able to pick it up. I appreciate them so much!

  • 4/5 Wayne C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good old-fashioned Irish pub. The keep knew how to poor the perfect pint. The atmosphere was nice. There was a pool table and a dart arcade game. They are on top of each other, so both can not be done at the same time. The food options were.....lol. We were told they are friendly with the neighbors and could bring outside food in. We happened to be there while a large family was there. We were graced with the amazing talent of a young lady irish step dancing. This place could be 5 stars very easily. Find some that can cook and open that kitchen. Amazing Irish food, drink, and entertainment. What else could you ask for.

  • 5/5 Sean M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great drinks, great staff, great prices! The best Irish pub in lakekand. You can’t miss the black velvets. Mollys has the best guiness pour around. Joe is a great bartender and he’s super friendly. Anyone coming to lakeland should make it a point to stop by.

  • 3/5 Renee T. 1 year ago on Google
    They used to be a lot more fun. They have dropped most of the drinks that I would enjoy so I'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars

  • 1/5 Eddie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fish and chips were horribly underseasoned and I got sick from drinking the Guinness because you could tell that their beer lines haven't been cleaned in like 3 weeks or longer, the beer tasted like licking a penny. Metallic taste means dirty beer lines.

  • 5/5 Patricia W. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a lovely stop during 1st Friday in Lakeland. Learned I can no longer get a Black & Tan due to some falling out between Guinness and Bass. I was introduced to a 1/2 & 1/2, which was very good as well. My husband still enjoys a pint of Smiithwick's, well at the end of it he enjoyed 2 pints. Good times.

  • 5/5 Rebecca K. 1 year ago on Google
    Molly's is a great neighborhood pub. It's the kind of place where the bartenders know your drink and have it ready for you by the time you reach the bar. Excellent service, good drinks, and love music most weekends. Don't miss trivia night on Wednesday!

  • 5/5 edward h. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice Irish pub in the heart of downtown Lakeland, Molly McHugh's offers a good selection of beers on tap. A great place to meet with friends on the back patio or at the bar, sit out front and enjoy the atmosphere of Lakeland, or listen to live music.

  • 4/5 Nelson M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun atmosphere. Large space and generous drinks. Could use a cleaning but whose thinking about that when youre poinding down beers?! Has a back patio.

  • 4/5 Beverly S. 2 years ago on Google
    We really had a great time with great people. The entertainment was funny with some good music. We will go again, had a blast!

  • 5/5 Jatharine M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing bartender brought my card to the next place. Thank you! Life saver! Great beer and chicken strips did they job.

  • 5/5 Christopher Z. 2 years ago on Google
    McHugh's was my first bar experience when I moved to Lakeland several months ago. It is a great Irish Pub and I could even say it is better than one I frequented in Winter Garden. They have great pricing compared to other Pubs; however, one thing I miss from my original Pub is the options on Food.

  • 5/5 Barry M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great beer selection. 20 oz mugs. No short pour. Good price. Going back for corned beef and cabbage Great neighborhood. Making it my place.

  • 5/5 JJ 2 years ago on Google
    I am from out of town. It was a Monday afternoon. Nice pub friendly bar staff thanks to Bobby! Cheers 🍻

  • 5/5 Roman 2 years ago on Google
    In our ongoing tour of Irish Pubs in Central Florida, we visited Molly McHugh’s, a gem of a pub. Walking up, you get the vibe with green pain, a map of Ireland on the outside wall and the sound of laughter, music and conversation drifting out. Walking in and you are in Ireland. Beer and pub signs everywhere. Home feeling paintings and trinkets everywhere and a massive bar and liquor wall behind the bar. They have a nice selection of Irish whiskey (the standards like Jamieson with some other better off brands). Nice beer and above all, friendly conversation. They also have live music in the side room, which I know has to be good, this is a place we will be sure to come back to visit,


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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