McGovern’s Bar

McGovern’s Bar is an Irish Pub located at 215 E 4th Ave in San Mateo, CA. This casual and divey bar offers a unique blend of old-school charm and modern amenities. With a full bar, pool table, live music, and outdoor seating, it's the perfect spot to unwind with friends or enjoy a night out.

The atmosphere at McGovern’s Bar is laid back and welcoming, with friendly and attentive staff who ensure a great experience for every visitor. Despite being a cash-only establishment, the prices are affordable, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.

While the bar doesn't offer a full food menu, they do have light snacks available in a vending machine. The craft beer selection is impressive, catering to beer enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for cocktails or easy drinks, the bartenders are accommodating and make sure you have a great time.

Overall, McGovern’s Bar is a hidden gem in downtown San Mateo, offering chill vibes and a relaxed environment. It's the perfect place for pre or post-dinner drinks, with a diverse crowd that adds to the overall charm of the bar. If you're looking for a unique and authentic Irish pub experience, McGovern’s Bar is definitely worth a visit.

McGovern’s Bar Menu

Location

Address: 215 E 4th Ave San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 372-5335

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
WED 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
THU 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
FRI 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
SAT 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
SUN 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Business info

  • Reservations
    No
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Divey, Casual
    Yes
  • Loud
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Pool Table
    Yes
  • Garage Parking, Street Parking
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Juke Box, Live Music
    Yes
  • Best nights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Smoking Outside Only
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Val S.

    28 January 2024

    Dark and divey -- but clean, with friendly, attentive staff. Great craft beer selection!

  • Author: Olivia M.

    06 August 2023

    Definitely a very casual laid back dive bar! It seems like a lot of locals visit here and the crowd isn't super rowdy, something I'm all for! They don't have food that I know of but so have light snacks in a vending machine. depending on the bartender you can ask for cocktails but beer and easy drinks are a no brainer. It felt super affordable, and big plus that it was so clean. The bar itself is large and very spacious, I'd gladly come back!

  • Author: Alan S.

    08 March 2023

    No nonsense bar. Cash only. Great place for pre- or post- dinner drinks. Very chill and laid back.

  • Author: Elena N.

    11 October 2022

    Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2022 Time: around 6pm and then again a little after 12 midnight Party of: 2 for the first visit, then 3 for the second We got to the area early for dinner and decided to grab a quick drink. Since it was so early, the bar wasn't really busy. We easily grabbed two stools towards the back. I got a Jameson neat and my friend grabbed a Jameson and ginger. Price for both was $16. The bartender was super sweet and attentive when needed. I enjoyed the chill vibe as I'm old. It's nice to be able to have a convo without yelling. Plus, they were playing music from the late 90s and early 2000s. Totally my jam! After dinner, another friend joined us and we came back. I had a fair amount to drink by then, so my recollection of that is a little hazy. But I do remember liking the vibe more before dinner. It was much busier here after midnight. We did notice they do whiskey flights, so may come back to check that out if in the area again.

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