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McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant

2740 Old Lebanon Rd, Nashville, TN 37214-2523
615-885-7262
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Ranked #21 of 842 restaurants in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Price range: RM47 - RM63
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Child-friendly, Business
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Business
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Omaha, Nebraska
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We are fond of Irish cuisine and I never expected to find this high quality of food in Nashville. I went based on reviews on this site and I was NOT dissapointed. Hubby had Shepards Pie and I had Irish Stew and both were execellent. If you are a fan of Scotch Eggs (and I am) you have to try... More

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Chattanooga, TN
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The food was very good, large portions for the price. Couldn't hear the music from our table, but definitely interested in going back. More

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Spokane, Washington
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Restaurant on the bottom floor with an Irish band playing. Sports bar upstairs with several TVs and lots of darts. Bartenders were great. More

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Spirit Lake, Iowa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We happened by this restuarant while driving through the area to find a place to eat. Server was fun, fast, and informative. I had the Shepherd's Pie, and was delighted. The place was a little noisy with some great live music, so if you have someone in your group that is a little hard of hearing you might want to... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Food was 90% Irish, so good enough to be called "Irish". Scotch Eggs were fantastic. Shepherds pie was good and Porkchops were OK. Interior is very similar to traditional Irish wood architecture More

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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What a great place!! From the minute you walk inside you experience this authentic Irish restaurant. All you favorite Irish dishes, great live interactive music, and all the staff is top notch. We were greeted immediately upon arrival, were quickly sat, and our server was taking our drink order within seconds of us sitting down. All of our food was... More

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Dickson, Tennessee
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Visited with my husband as part of a larger group. We loved the music- quality musicians and fun Irish tunes. The food was good- I recommend the Scotch Eggs. The fish and chips were good, and my husband liked the ribeye and mashed potatoes. The bread pudding was tasty but a little strange- I wasn't expecting apples mixed in. This... More

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Lebanon, Tennessee
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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We have been enjoying lunches for the past year at McNamara's with tennis friends celebrating birthdays ! Such wonderful service, good food, and a hugh Snicker Pie slice for the birthday girl large enough for 8-10 of us to have a good bite, too ! It is never a problem for us to come in with a large group to... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Stopped in to McNamara's for dinner while visiting Donelson. What a treat! We had Scotch Eggs, a killer bloody mary, wonderful entrees and fantastic service. Amey was a delight and really took care of us. This is a must visit place when in Nashville. We were so glad we took tha chance. More

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Hiram, Georgia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Visited McNamara's for dinner. Had the bangers & mash and was very pleased. Real feel of an Irish pub house in here and the wait staff was very friendly and made me feel welcomed. Worth eating here if you are nearby. More

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