Claddagh Irish Pub

This place isn’t bad. They do a good pour on Guinness at the very least. Service was good, attentive wait staff and someone was always coming around to clear plates or check on us. Menu is kind of weird, for an «Irish pub» they have more burgers and pasta dishes than Irish food. The food is decent, not awesome, not terrible, just decent. But it’s in a nice area and their outdoor seating is nice for this time of year (June).

I gotta give this place an A-​Ok rating because it’s…A-OK! Once you are at the bar itself and have had a few pints, it gets better. Stick to the bar area and it’s A-​OK. Across the street is the Hofbrau house. That’s A-​OK, too, but this review is about the Claddagh, so let’s not get distracted. On the other hand, just outside the Claddagh is Cheese Cake Factory. That’s A-​OK, too. So in a nutshell, I am A-​OK with the Claddagh. The most significant or most positive thing to say about the Claddagh is that they can certainly pour a proper pint of Guinness. Isn’t that what it’s all about? Cheers!

This was my second visit to Claddagh’s. I don’t remember my first time being too memorable, but I had a gift card so I decided to give it another shot and treat my fiancé.
It was around 3:30 in the afternoon, the place was empty. It wasn’t a huge surprise, the crowd usually comes in the evenings when everyone can freely enjoy the bar. Our server was friendly and very helpful with the questions we had about the food. I appreciated her honesty, she didn’t say anything negative about any of the dishes Claddagh’s offers but she definitely directed us to choices that she thought were more ideal (and it wasn’t about racking up more money for our tab, as things that we had questions about shared the same prices).
We ended up getting the Pork Belly Tacos as our appetizer as well as the Gaelic Chicken, a Jameson Burger, and a Guinness Onion Soup.
So, the nitty gritty, how was the food? It was a little bit of a mixed bag. The onion soup was forgettable. The pork belly tacos were DELICIOUS, it’s a shame there’s only three. My fiancé loved his burger and although I didn’t taste it it looked great. I did get a sample of the fries (chips) that come with it, scrumptious. My chicken, while I did enjoy it, did not come as described on the menu. The menu states «pan seared chicken breasts on a bed of mashed potatoes with a rosemary whiskey-​mushroom sauce, glazed carrots & parsnips.» What I received was the chicken with the sauce, the mashed potatoes and carrots as scoops on the side, and no parsnips. The chicken/​sauce was tasty. The mashed potatoes were standard but edible (it would have made a difference for them to be used as a bed as described where they could soak in that sauce). The carrots were the most disappointing part of my plate. They were under-​cooked and lacked any real flavor beyond just eating a raw carrot.
We, however, found another big hit with the Fireside Cider. These. are. AMAZING. We each had two servings.
Overall, we had a great experience. We’ll 100% visit again.

Claddagh, you fiery lass. You were quick, hot, and sloppy. I just about buried my face in your hot fish and chips not long after I sat down, and on St. Paddys day too! Thank the good Lord for feastdays, amirite?! Not to mention how you slipped me an irish car bomb hassle free, courtesy of one of your many regulars who was all too willing to put it on his tab after being put under the wiles of my beautiful accomplice. You were loud, boisterous, and perfect for the one night stand i was looking for. Xoxo

My wife and I finally got a night out without the kids. It was St. Patricks day so we were going to do it up like we were 21 again! We both dressed up in our green attire and was ready to have a good time! we walked straight to the crowded bar and the bartender made eye contact with my wife and I. She came over to us and we order our first round. After first round, i went back, again she noticed us right away and asked if we wanted the same drinks. She introduced her self as LIZ, and her and my wife chit-​chatted for a few. Liz the rest of the night while waiting on numerous customers always had a smile on her face and was patient with everybody. Next time my wife and I get another date night, we will definitely choose cladda and hope Liz is working!

This was my second visit to Claddagh Irish Pub. I was here the first time in 2010 for a work lunch, but I rarely go to the South Side Works, so I didn’t consider this a destination location, but my brother wanted to eat here, so we met him for a late lunch on a Saturday.
It was relatively quiet when we got there, but this was a snowy weekend, so not many people were out and about. We sat in the side and it was bright and sunny and the paintings of the two snakes on the ceiling and the other Celtic symbols painted on the walls, along with the eclectic knicknacks and books made the décor interesting and the atmosphere fun. It was a really great place to relax on a snowy Saturday afternoon and they had some drink specials on bloody marys and beer, so we enjoyed a few drinks along with our meal. At our server’s suggestion, we ordered the Guinness Beer Cheese & Pretzels as an appetizer, which were good, and my brother suggested that we share an order of the Scotch Eggs which were absolutely delicious! I’ve never had them, but wow they were warm and crusty on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside! We really enjoyed them. Our server was really friendly and went out of his way to take good care of us.
For an entrée, my boyfriend and I each ordered a different burger and split them — we got the Claddagh Burger which had fried egg, bacon and cheddar cheese and the Jameson Burger which had a Jameson Whiskey glaze, Guinness Beer cheese, and onion straws. They were both juicy and delicious and so big that we were actually able to take some home even though we shared them. My brother got the Shepherd’s Pie and said that it was delicious as well.
The food was good, and I would definitely go back again to try some of their other signature menu items. I was also really pleased by how much I enjoyed the atmosphere because when I was there the first time I remembered being in a very dark room with our work group and that was part of why I haven’t been back because it just seemed «gloomy» at the time. I was really happy with ourexperience and look forward to going to Claddagh again.

Their Jameson burger is amazing — I’d highly recommend it. Great and friendly service, as well

Went to this pub last night. There was an awesome DJ that played requests with seamless transitions. We didn’t try the food since we had already eaten but the service was prompt and friendly. The bartender Amber was such a sweetheart and so patient with our huge group of already inebriated friends. I have been to many pubs in Ireland and this was a pretty close reminder of home. Great setup, décor, staff, and drink selection. I highly reccomend.

Best Irish Bar in Pittsburgh, being Irish it’s the only place to go when I’m in town.

Went for a friends birthday and it was the worst dining experience any of us had had. Our waitress was terrible. She complained to us about other tables, forgot orders, and by the end of the night was slamming our food and refills (once we finally got them) down on the table. Such a shame to have a night out for a birthday ruined because of a terrible waitress. We won’t be back again.
As for the food — it was cold and most of us lost our appetite after waiting so long.

TERRIBLE. First my boyfriend and I waited at the front for 5 minutes before the host came. The place was dead. Then after she seated us she proceeded to sit in the back of the bar which led to another couple waiting in the front. Next it took our waitress 10 min to get to our table… Again the place was dead. Then we ordered the STUFFED pork chop which ended up being a dried out piece of pork with stuffing thrown on top of it. We clearly did not like the meal as it sat there and the waitress said nothing. I would never go back here again. I cannot imagine what this place is like when it is busy.

Update: popped in for the rugby, World Cup 2015 coverage that is, and currently the TV signal is out with what looks like 0 hustle from the staff to get it sorted for the past 20 minutes. Not good Claddah!

This place has a fun atmosphere and made a good location for a rehearsal dinner. The side room where the party was set up was services by two waitresses that were very friendly and attentive. When the meals started coming out the two waitresses were quite busy but seemed to stay on top of everything. We were offered a menu with four choices and I chose a chicken dish that had cheese and broccoli with it. The dish was a decent size but lacked some flavor. It came with mashed potatoes that seemed to have a lot of garlic so if you do not like garlic be aware. My husband got the shepherds pie which he seemed to really enjoy and a few others at our table had the fish and chips which was a large piece of fish that seemed to steal the show on that plate and I heard good things about it so maybe another time I would try that!

Nice place in the South Side works area, they have happy hour specials and good food. They also have a really nice outdoor seating area. Employees are friendly but sometimes the service could be faster. But overall a nice place to go!

Our server Tracie was especially helpful when I had questions regarding the true «gluten free-​ness» of various menu items marked GF. **WORD TO THE WISE: the Irish Stew is not truly gluten free, as the rue is made with flour. I had the Gaelic Chicken, which was delicious (and with no ill after affects!). My bf had the NY strip which he really enjoyed.
Awesome atmosphere & drinks!

I came to the claddagh when my parents came to town to visit. We were originally on our way to Hofbräuhaus when my dad, who loves anything and everything Irish, spotted the claddagh and wanted to go inside. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks. The bartender who helped us was very nice and answered all of our questions. We also put in an order for scotch eggs. Not long after we ordered them, they came out and were excellent. If you are going to the claddagh, I highly recommend ordering the scotch eggs.
However, about a week later I returned to the claddagh with a few friends to watch the women’s World Cup game, and did not have that same great experience. My boyfriend and I ordered two different draft beers, but when they came out we were given two of the exact same, watered down beer. The waiter did offer to switch the beers when we were dissatisfied with them, which I appreciated. We decided to order some food. I ordered the Irish beef stew. I do not recommend that to anyone. It was very plain and did not have any carrots in it that the menu said it would, and I spent the whole night curled up in my bed with the worst stomachache. I will probably go back to the claddagh because it had a great atmosphere and the staff was friendly, but I will make sure to order bottled drinks and stick to the scotch eggs.

Good spot for late drinks and beers, but the food wasn’t that great.
Initially when we saw the menu, we got excited because it all sounded pretty good. But when our food came, it didn’t live up to the hype of the menu. The bread on my sandwich was stale, and his Reuben was extra greasy.
Granted, we are pretty late at night and had already imbibed enough that any food was ok in the moment. But the next morning we both agreed we had been disappointed.

I was visiting Pittsburgh (I was born & raised here… lived here for 36 years), and 7 of my friends & I decided to try this place.
Our waitress was PHENOMENAL! She went above and beyond her job duties. She was super friendly and very attentive.
I wanted to try a different drink and I had the Blackberry Lemon Drop. It was delicious (and sweet, so if that’s not your thing, you may be disappointed). I loved it!
I ordered the meatloaf and it was very good. The veggies that came along with it were also good.
The mashed potatoes were cold. Not lukewarm, but cold. This really was disappointing and if they had been warmer, I probably would have given this place 4 stars instead of 3.
The place was lively and there were a lot of folks hanging out at the bar. It’s a very large place; plenty of area for a lot of people.
I did go back & forth on what to give this restaurant overall. 3 or 4. Truthfully, I’d give it 3 ½, but since I have to choose, I decided on 3 not based on the cold potatoes, but based on how strongly I felt that I would return. When I thought of it that way, I decided a 3 was more appropriate. While nothing was AWFUL, I just think there are better choices in Pittsburgh.

I occasionally come here ONLY for $ 2.50 pint Tuesdays. And if im lucky, there will be a few exceptional crafts on draft. Thats as good of a deal as I’ve found in this city. The food on the other hand is downright disappointing. Iv had a few different meals here and all subpar. I ordered (soggy) fries once and i swear my frozen ones at home turn out better. And i had been drinking! That goes to show how bad they are.
Moral of the story: Come on a Tuesday and throw back a few pints. Oh, and eat somewhere else before you go.

I’m not one for negative reviews, but this place is ridiculous. I have eaten there before with mixed feelings, but our meals there yesterday were simply unacceptable. First off this place is slow. VERY SLOW. Our table of 4 was seated promptly and the server was nice, but she too was slow. The restaurant was fairly empty for 5pm on a Sunday, yet it still took 35 minutes for our one order appetizer of soft pretzels to come out. Dinner was another 30 minutes. Not one of us like our meal and we are not food snobs. The girls only ate a few bites and decided to pass when the server asked if we needed a box. I only ate half of mine as well.
We ended up here because the wait at the place next door was over an hour. With the awful food and the slow service, we should have stuck it out like the rest of the people next door decided to do. If it’s not St. Patty’s day, I would skip this place.