McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar

Usually, Irish pubs in the US are merely cosplaying as Irish. McCarthy’s is a real Irish pub serving real Irish cuisine with a great whisky selection. And make sure to grab scones on the way out. They’re so light and crumbly with crispy edges, nothing like dense American imitations. Irish food can be quite heavy. Make good use of malt vinegar as a condiment. The sausage roll is worth getting for the onion Guinness sauce alone. My only gripe is the baked beans are so inedibly sweet I can’t bring myself to eat it. Those taste Americanized with 3x as much sugar as what’s standard in Europe. The place is always crowded for good reason. As a result, service can have minor hiccups as the waitstaff have to juggle so many tasks. People don’t seem to mind.

McCarthy’s is the perfect blend of American and Irish cuisine. The food is fantastic, the service is superb, and the atmosphere is not only crisp, welcoming, and clean. But you feel like you’re in an Irish pub when you're together with family and/or friends. Our server, Ryan, did a phenomenal job when I was with my family last week. Five Stars and I highly recommend it to all.

The banana old fashioned was delicious. The sliders were awful. They were over cooked, dry, and had no flavor. The bear burger was the same. The sausage rolls were good and the gravy was delicious.

My fiancé and I booked McCarthy’s to host our rehearsal dinner for the night before our wedding. I can’t thank Ivan enough for his kindness and dedication in making our intimate dinner a cozy and relaxed evening. The food was unique and delicious! I highly recommend McCarthy’s to anyone looking to host an event.

My husband and I had a fantastic experience here on Valentine's Day! They ran a special pre fixe menu in the banquet area upstairs. The seared scallops and mushroom pate with soda bread were phenomenal appetizers. We both enjoyed our steak with prawn and crab cake entrees, and the cheesecake and chocolate pots de creme from their in-house bakery were the perfect finishing touches. The most notable part of our experience was the staff. Every single person we interacted with was beyond friendly. While we didn't have an opportunity to meet the infamous founder (hopefully next time), we had a wonderful chat with the manager, Ivan, who was helpful with everything from scotch recommendations to how to make the most of our night in Bethlehem. We were in town for a show and aren't local, but if