McGillicuddy’s Irish Ale House

The food here is good it’s rather slow though service not so great my son likes it cause he can watch tv while he eats needless to say we don’t visit here much

First, I am a little biased. I work above Cuddy’s so I know the staff and the menu pretty well. They’ve had some turn over recently in staff, which I think is a good thing. Todd, Sandy and Beth are great bar tenders (this is where I sit). I love the beer list– it’s always changing, so if you find something you like– drink it quick! The majority of the time the food is great too. I really enjoy the fried pickles, game day buffalo wings and their California Burger.

The girls who waited on us were not friendly at all, but rather seemed hostile and bored. I got the Shepherd Pie and it was not good. I think the hamburger was starting to turn.

Great burger menu-​I had the California burger. The avocado was not ripe-​instead of guacamole they sliced it on top and it was too hard. Side of fries-​the thick wide kind. They were good. Nice ambiance-​good pub menu

Came here before seeing a movie the other night. I ordered the salad that had walnuts and apples on it– it was okay, not bad but nothing special. My husband ordered a burger with fries. Burger was VERY overcooked and could have probably been used as a hockey puck. Our waitress was much more interested in texting on her phone in the corner than working. She was nice enough but didn’t come over to check on us once during our meal. I probably won’t be back. The tvs in every booth is kinda cool though but that’s not enough to warrant spending our $$ here.

The food is O. K to say the least. I have had better pub food. If you’re local try Cody’s Irish Pub in Essex. The food there is so much better and fresh!
They have a good beer list, but the service is deplorable. I have never had such a bad waitress in my life, rude, inattentive and kept hovering over the table. Not hovering to see if we wanted drinks or anything else but to hurry us along so she could leave.
Seedy atmosphere.

My husband comes here almost weekly while he’s away for work, and I come with him on occasion. Beth and Sandy at the bar are awesome, they’re always helpful when helping you choose from their ever-​evolving, fantastic draft selection. The food is great, martinis are nice, and they have $ 4 margaritas. We’ll definitely keep coming back, it’s almost like home now.

I’ve been meaning to write this review for a while now because it goes to show how one bad experience can stick with you.
It was Valentines Day and I was out on a double date with my boyfriend and the other couple being our closest friends! We had plans to go to a movie showing and decided to go to this nearby restaurant for dinner. When we walked in it was busy and we were told the wait would be 20−30mins. We decided to stay. By the time we were seated at our table we already knew what we wanted to order. It took 10 – 15 minutes until our server came by and greeted us by saying, «I guess I’ll be your server…» (What an awkward thing to say…) We let her know that we had plans to go see a movie and the time we needed to leave by. We quickly ordered our drinks and food together to save time. Our food took a while to be served but that was to be expected given how busy the place was. Also I noticed our food was not delivered by our server and in fact no one came up to our table after either. What if something was not cooked right? What if we needed something extra? Our drinks were empty and we also wanted refills. With our plates and drinks empty and our bellies full we waited another 10mins. At this point we were in a little bit of a hurry to catch our movie showing. I noticed the person in charge and got his attention. I told him that no one had been to our table since the food was dropped off and we had not seen our server. We told him we had a movie showing and that we were in bit of a hurry. He nicely apologized and told us he would get our bills. In the distance I could see our server and the manager conversing. It still took another 5−10minutes to get settled up.
I have worked in the food and service industry for several years and this is by far the worst experience I have ever had! On such a special day I wouldn’t wish this upon anyone and therefore I will not be coming back or recommending this restaurant.

I had a pleasant lunch there today. I had the California burger it was not quite rare but tasted good. When I’m in town it’s definitely an option.

Just OK food. The real reason to come here is the excellent micro-​brews on tap. Lots of TV to watch your fav team.

Very good food for the pub style fare. Solid 4 stars if you are looking for burgers wings and a beer.

I came here with my sister for dinner, the service was wonderful and the food was AMAZING! Everything I tried I LOVED! I can’t wait to go back. I had an open-​faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, which was beyond incredible (I’ll probably get the same thing again!) and then french onion soup which was delicious and the pub chips with onion dip, a must try!

I chose the location from Unilocal.Because the wife and kids all had different places in mind. Much to my surprise we were all very happy with her meals. The menu for beers is outstanding! Not just your average crap but a lot of different beers from all over the country. My Guinness burger was huge and very enjoyable. Fish and chips were excellent wish we had more fish. My daughter really enjoyed the stew made with beef. Overall great experience and excellent pub meal place.

I work locally and live in colchester. I’ve had dinners at the Severance location and thought to try lunch in Williston! Order ready for pick up when I arrived, but errors in a simple Shamrock salad order… No onions requested and was covered in them. asked for chick salad add on and none given — lost $ there for their sales. I then ordered soup and sandwich– great thick cut bread and generous meat with cheese. The soup of day fell FLAT. Guys, broccoli cheddar soup shouldn’t be goopy… To point it tasted like melted velveeta and frozen broccoli. This pairing could be a winner but don’t put out a SOD that’s so far from quality made!

Tried again tonight… been there several times… never been better than OK, and tonight it was just plain bad. We live about a mile away and will not be back. Better options around and calories are better spent elsewhere. My wife who is not one to complain, did let the server know that the fish and chips was pretty bad. The server said she would see what she could do… cam back and asked if there was anything else that she wanted to try… after the meal was over. A bit weak, not that we really looking for credit, she just mentioned so that the cooks would, hopefully, do better next time.

I like the place. My husband & I sit at the bar and always see people we know or meet someone new. The bartenders are friendly and attentive. Todd always tells us the story on the newest beers and shares a sample before we choose.
Now, about the food… This isn’t a hoity-​toity sort of place, it’s a great neighborhood pub! We haven’t tried everything. We love the chili, it is thick and meaty, spiced right without torching your taste buds. We think it’s the best around and at a great price. The chili is definitely our go-​to, either a cup as an appetizer or a bowl as our meal.
I’ve had the garden salad with grilled chicken a few times and it’s consistently big, fresh & delicious. My husband loves their burgers and the fish & chips.
If you’re looking for a comfortable, low key, clean, friendly place to grab a beer after work or shopping, you need to try them out.

McGillicuddy’s is pretty decent food and I’d likely visit again. The place is very clean and polished for what I’m used to as an Irish Pub. Great place to watch a game.
The food is standard bar food (burgers, fries, salads), but I do appreciate that you can get grass fed beef instead of the normal fatty meat most restaurants serve. It’s $ 2 extra, but well worth the price. I think that little extra makes a big difference compared to the other commonly-​themed Irish bars in the greater Burlington area.
For me, I’d go back if I were in the Williston area or had friends who wanted to go to watch a game.

Half price burgers on Sunday’s was a very nice surprise when we went to the place this weekend. It was our first time there so we had no idea!
The space is very small and very pub– like. There are TV’s in every booth and a whole list of beer. Their menu features a large selection of burgers which I was actually rather impressed with. I chose to go with the «On the Green Burger» which features a a bun with an 8oz burger that has been marinated in Guinness and topped with Corned Beegf AND CHEESE! Heart attack waiting to happen but– very much worth it! Yummm! They also give you an option of sides and well I chose to go with the curly fries even though they were almost an additional $ 2 charge. Sadly, I must admit that there were wayyyy less curls than I would have liked! But– my burger was cooked just right and very juicy which I very much appreciated!
While I enjoyed a burger, my partner opted for the Bangers and Mash. This is a traditional dish and is made of grilled Irish Bangers that are served on sweet grilled onions with sweet potato mashes with a Giness Gravy. I had only look at my partner’s face to establish that he was not enjoying it. Of course, being the pain that I am, I then had to snag a bite and YUCK what a disappointment! The whole dish was just too sweet– it didn’t taste right and I was a bit disappointed as I chose this place for it’s Irish flare. Tisk Tisk.
Anyways, the only complaint I have is the speed of service. The place was not very busy but our waitress took forever to get the bill. We even joked that the next time we came, we would be asking for the bill as soon as we placed our order and that perhaps we would only have a 15 min wait for the check after we finished eating. It was also frustrating that once that check was brought over, that the burgers were not rung up as half-​off so the check had to be redone. We didn’t really stress over it though nor make a fuss and actually, we accepted it once the waitress came back and let us know that it was only her second day on the job.
So overall; food is good, price is right. :)

We are in love. Awesome beer selection, outstanding burgers, very good service. They are the only cheese steak I’ve had lately that wasn’t a bitter disappointment. In fact, it was great! They do 9 oz. pours so I can sample more stuff or keep spending in check and still enjoy a local brew. And, the best part, half price burgers on Sundays after 5:00. We’re there every week. Are the 400 TVs overkill? Sure. Do I care? Not a bit.

Finally got the opportunity to try this place out. Something like 20 – 30 beers? Wow. They are always willing to let you taste test some. Schlitz is back? go figure.
The food is quite good. I personally think they make the very best chicken salad sandwich ANYWHERE! Service is always friendly and prompt. The bartenders know what they are doing and handle the crowds with ease.
The décor is a bit dreary. I think it’s too much space and ceiling for an irish pub. I usually expect a somewhat cramped yet cozy space. But it’s functional for the amount of tables and booths they stuff into here.
If anything, come for the brew selection and food.