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Hours
Sun
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Mon
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Tue
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Wed
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Thu
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fri
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sat
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Pub, Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Doc Magillign's Irish Pub is Niagara's only true Irish Pub, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live entertainment, outdoor patio. On the red line WEGO shuttle, beside Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel .
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Pub, Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Sports bars, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
930 reviews
Excellent
529
Very good
238
Average
94
Poor
32
Terrible
37
Mike D
Minden482 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Two for dinner on a busy Friday night while staying at the excellent Best Western next door. We seem to find ourselves in Niagara Falls every year about this time, and don't even consider any other eateries. 'Boxty' was our choice again this year. My bride enjoyed her fish taco, and my Reuben boxty was absolutely delicious.
Breakfast the next morning was also a treat.
Written November 12, 2023
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Miszty13
Ontario11 contributions
Mar 2022 • friends
We visited on Friday night. Food was good. Live entertainment was great!
The only disappointment was...
My friend ordered a cider with a glass. As she was pouring the cider into a glass full of ice...the bottom of the glass literally came off! Cider and ice everywhere. My friend was drenched.
We had to request a new table (waitress didn't offer) even though our clothed bench was soaked and glass figments were there!
Then, she charged my friend for her replacement drink. Come on! REALLY? I'm just disappointed in how they choose to handle this. She could have been cut and we had to leave once dinner was over because she was still all wet.
Written March 5, 2022
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Michelle M
Niagara Falls395 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
My husband and I went for Valentine's Day for dinner. Everything was delicious. Our appetizers were garlic bread, soft pretzels bites and mini chicken wings...Our entrées were the Fish'N'Chips and the Meatloaf...and our desert was a slice of Strawberry Shortcake..Our waitress was so nice and gave some awesome recommendations...One of our best Valentine's Day dinners. I highly recommend eating here. You will not be disappointed.
Written February 18, 2023
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Paul C
Love that you had a great time with us on Valentine's Day! Come back soon :)
Written February 27, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
EFMPC
Ajax90 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
My husband and I dined here on a Saturday evening and our waitress was outstanding. Attentive, professional, and prompt. The food was lack luster and lacked flavor. Having ordered the fish and chips we were shocked that the fish was not even really crisp. This was something we thought would be a slam dunk in an Irish pub. The prices are high so the meal felt like a real disappointment given what we paid. The staff and the atmosphere are wonderful. So our recommendations. Is to go for lunch or happy hour, enjoy the ambiance, a drink and share a half price appetizer. But manage your expectations on the food.
Written December 21, 2024
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recprincess
Toronto157 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Today experience was not that great. I actually ate at this place 2 days in a row. Yesterday we had vouchers from hotel so breakfast was free. We waited awhile for table and there was only 1 waitress. She told the other waitress was a no show hence she was by herself. ok. Today we went again. There was 8 of us, when we walked in and waiting for table, one waitress in pony tail told us to step back there are food coming out. It is a reasonable request but perhaps the way she asked with no smile made us feel not welcomed. The food took 40 mins to come. Felt like short staff again, hard to get service, water was emptied and not refilled. Food wise, its average American breakfast but its considered more affordable option in Niagara Falls for a sit down place. The experience turned sour at the end when my foreign friend was paying the bill. She was not accustomed to tipping and didn't know how to work the machine. The waitress (short hair) called her out and said 'you paid $2, is that what you want to pay?', my friend didn't know what to say, then the waitress continued to say, if you want to pay 15% you should click on this. My friend clicked on it feeling pressured so she paid $2 + another 15% which i didn't think this experience today deserved. I will have second thoughts before considering this restaurant again.
Written October 21, 2023
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Rose L
St. Catharines44 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
I took a friend for lunch here. The tables were not cleaned properly - sticky wet spots and spilled sugar or salt. The waitress was really good and very friendly. I ordered potato skins and instead of a crispy skin with bacon and cheese it was more like a regular baked potato, the skin wasn't crispy at all and it was filled with mashed potato with a tiny bit of cheese, chives and bacon on the top. It tasted good but it was not what I expected.
Then I ordered the fisherman's pie. It came in a strange high container and was hard to dig into and eat without spilling. I would have preferred it to be in a shallower more oval dish with more filling and less potato, also the potato on top should have been crisped up under the broiler, because it was just a thick wodge of mash. The sauce in the pie was very tasty. It came with caesar salad which was way overdressed and the lettuce was rusty. The dessert comprised peanut butter chocolate cheesecake and I found it quite tasteless and kept getting bits of peanut skin stuck in my teeth. So, overall, I was not impressed and I won't be going back anytime soon.
Written February 16, 2023
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Paul C
Sorry to hear about your experience, we will take some of your feedabck under advisement. Appreciate the honesty.
Written February 27, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
A4567KWpaulm
Welland2 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
Had a very disappointing dinner here this evening…went for what was hoping to be a nice meal with a friend…were seat near a large group of adults and children….the children had no supervision from the adults they were with…very loud cursing yelling and screaming. Not staying seated at their tables. Totally ruin our evening…when mentioned it to the waitress she she manager had spoken to them a few times but they did nothing to control the children…they should have been asked to leave in my opinion…on top of this my food order was brought out wrong and had to be returned…will never return to this horrible establishment
Written December 7, 2024
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Michelle S
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
The female bartender who served us by the name of Milena was extremely snappy . She had long dark hair .I went for lunch with my mother and we were the only table . After our lunch we discussed and we both felt the server / bartender was snappy towards us for the same incidents during our lunch. We were polite the entire visit .She yelled at my mom asking her if she wanted a refill of water for her tea bc my mom did not hear the server the first time since she was bent down picking something up while asking the initial question . My mom ordered a soup but did not specify which one but I guess the server over heard us discussing so when my mom ordered a soup I said she wants the Buffalo chicken and she snappily replied “ I got that “ in a negative tone . We also put the salt and pepper and drink menu on the table out of the way so we had more room for our plates and she got frustrated at this and rearranged it while taking our order . She also pretended not to hear me when I asked for a gravy and I know she heard me so when I finally ordered it as she came back to say anything else she said “ you mean another gravy right “ in a rude tone as if to correct me since we already had 1 gravy which was at the table already . This was just a few of the things that happened during our visit . When I asked for a bag with the to go food she responded “okay” in the rudest like what’s wrong with you tone . At the end when the bill came out it was like she was split personality and she was being so polite . She also kept us waiting at the end for the bill and I feel this was intentional bc you can tell by our body language and table we were ready to go - mind you we were the only table and even my mom comment she was just standing around for so long but gave us our to go box much much earlier . I don’t know what she had against us maybe bc we are not male and she’s about the flirting like thinking more tips - I don’t know ? I still tipped bc it’s service but no where near my usual tip . This lunch throw off the rest of our day which was my birthday too . Very disappointed. The food was good at least although I felt the inside of my shepherd pie could have been cooked more I was not about to mention it to her bc I had little trust in her due to the attitude. I wish I read the previous reviews first bc several previous customers have complained about unfriendly service as well . At what point will the owner stop sending a generic response “we will do better- hope you come again “ response and recognize that customer service is important and especially in Niagara . Your losing customers and money and ratings .clearly it’s been months since the previous reviews too and nothing has changed .
Written July 5, 2022
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Paul C
We are so sorry to hear about your experience, we always strive for all customers to have a positive experience when dining with us, it's clear we missed the mark on this day and have taken steps internally to make sure this doesn't happen again. If you have any other concerns or would like to give us another chance please email me personally so we can be sure to show you how we normally perform.
Ryan@cairncroft.com
Written September 19, 2022
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danyevans
Brooklin1 contribution
Dec 2021 • family
We were really looking forward to eating here as the ratings were so high, and it just seemed like a cool place to eat. My family and I thought the restaurant was fine, but nothing special. The atmosphere was good, the service was average, and the food was okay. I ordered a New York striploin medium rare; it came out well done and when I told the waitress she was quick to take it away and get me a new one. The replacement was cooked to order, but the steak still wasn't especially great. The best thing ordered got was the chicken wing chowder, which was excellent. Overall, everything was fine, but nothing special.
Atmosphere 7/10
Service 6.5/10
Food 7/10
Value/Price 6/10
Written December 28, 2021
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blondetraveler508
United States131 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
It’s a cute place! The steak and mushroom pie though wasn’t flavorful and the Reuben bites are served with sour cream instead of Thousand Island. Easily remedied but a bit odd., although Reuben bites aren’t Irish specialties either in fairness to them! Drinks were good enough. We don’t regret going here at all it just wasn’t super fantastic over the moon but the people were nice for sure!
Written September 12, 2024
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Donnylass53
Doncaster8 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
Called in for lunch during our recent visit to Niagara. Whilst my family all enjoyed their lunch I was disappointed to find my fish pie actually contained more mushrooms than fish. I did manage to find 3 or 4 prawns but the bulk of it was made up of the mushrooms. So please beware and check before you order than you are actually getting fish in your pie.
Written June 26, 2023
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Lady T
Toronto153 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
After driving 2 hours and arriving just before 7 pm, we checked in the adjoining Best Western, we decided to check out the restaurant on site, Doc Magilligan's Irish Pub & Restaurant. At check-in, clerk provided us with wrist bands that would save us from showing our proof of vaccination at any of the hotel amenities.
We were immediately seated, after showing our wrist bands and our server was prompt at providing disposable menus.
I ordered the fish & chips, hubby had wings, both of which were fresh and delicious! The long island iced teas were refreshing as were the beers.
Vinyl Flux (live band) started their set at 8 pm and they were amazing playing classic rock by Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Cars, etc.
Written October 26, 2021
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Rob L
Simcoe143 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
We regularly stay in Niagara Falls and we’re looking for a place to eat. Not fast food.
Pulled in out of chance and was a wonderful experience. The decor and atmosphere made you feel relaxed as soon as we sat. COLD beer corned beef sandwich and vegetable quesadilla were exceptional good portion. Waiter was friendly and prompt
Really an enjoyable visit
Written July 2, 2022
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Bob S
Niagara Falls69 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
A group of 14 friends went to Doc's this past Sunday for dinner. The tables were set for 4 people at each table. We were some of the last to arrive so they had us sit with four other people. That made it rather crowded as there were now 6 at a table for 4. The menu that they gave us was not their regular menu and when I asked why the waiter said because we were a group larger than 12 so they gave us what they call The Favourites Menu rather than the regular menu. This menu was a brief summary of their regular menu, but it did not contain what I had already searched on their on line menu that I intended to order. I could not understand their reasoning behind the limited menu, after all really what is an additional two people. The choices I thought were very limited. I finally ordered chicken fingers and fresh cut fries - NOT! I can tell fresh cut fries from frozen and these were definitely frozen!!!!! Not the selection I wanted to make but had to make. Add insult to injury they tacked on an automatic 18% due to the fact that we had more than 12 in the party. Don't they realize that the more people in the party the more money they are making. They don't need to add the gratuity, I would have tipped more than what they added! With us being added to a table of 4 we had to ask not only for a water glass but when our meal came we also had to ask for our silverware. When we sat down I also noticed that the seat was a disgusting mess, I checked to make sure it was dry. All in all not the best restaurant outing this group has had. Only about half of the patrons were somewhat satisfied with what they ordered. My wife and I won't be back.
Written February 25, 2020
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SueBrew76
New York City63 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Amazing!!! We went for a late lunch and it was a delight!! We both wanted fish and chips, but I wanted to try poutine. It was a separate item on the menu. Instead of selling us way more than we could eat, Jen, our server offered to upgrade my fries to poutine. She was so friendly and made our experience a pleasure. The servings were huge. It was such a wonderful experience.
Written July 28, 2023
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