The Irish Cottage

17 Branch St, Methuen - 01844
311 reviews
Irish Pub Irish Pubs
(978) 208-4347

Good food, nice bartender!

Ordered online for a first experience; thought the menu is too limited. Our order was ready when they said it would be. Two gentleman helped with getting the door! Gentleman do exist! The food quality is fresh & taste is outstanding. My fish-n-chips was a huge portion, the fries are awesome! My son said that his corned beef Ruben was the best he’s ever had. We ordered a variety of items to taste the faire and every dish is outstanding.

Had my baby shower event here and I would 10/10 recommend! Aside from the food being good, the staff was absolutely PHENOMENAL. Everyone was so nice and helpful and I would definitely hold another event here! Sheila went out of her way to make sure everything was set up the way we needed and offered to rearrange or set up anything additional if we needed it. Thanks so much for a great event and experience

We sadly had a mercy meal there yesterday afternoon and the two servers in the function hall, Sheila and Jim, were absolutely phenomenal. They were so welcoming and accommodating with our group and I couldn’t have asked for more of them. And of course the food was fantastic. Dealing with the function coordinator was not the easiest but Sheila and Jim made up for it tenfold.

This restaurant was a 5 minute ride from the hotel so we gave it a try. The waitstaff is really nice. They have keno. Plenty of tv’s playing a variety. Lots of tables and a big bar.The waitress was so accommodating to my current dietary restrictions. Ordered the corned beef meal without the meat so they loaded me up on the other sides. Needed lots of salt and butter but was very tender. Also ordered a large Caesar with grilled shrimp. $12 for 3 shrimp.. seemed very expensive. Also ordered a dessert, the brownie fudge sundae was very good.

This was some of the very seafood I have ever had. The clam chowder was to die for and I'm not kidding. There rating was good but should have been EXCELLENT OR HIGHER. On a scale scale of 1-5, 5 being the best I would have rated it a 7 at least. You will not go wrong with at least giving it a try. We are from Michigan and would love to visit there again on our next vist.

My finances bridal shower was held here. The venue was awesome and the food was excellent. We're looking forward to going back to have dinner soon. Also in case you want to know they have a separate function hall at the rear of the dining area.

This was the first visit for four of the six members of our party at the recommendation of the other two and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch! Our server was a gal named Charlie and she was so pleasant and helpful and we loved her Irish accent! She gave us great suggestions about what to order and answered all of our questions about their extensive menu - both regarding food and adult beverages! Great beer selection and a more than adequate wine list - by the glass (6 or 9 ounce pours) and by the bottle. Five of us had the Reuben sandwich and it was enjoyed by all! One of us tried the short rib and it was so tender and delicious! Luckily four of the six of us live close by so this will be become a regular dining spot. The other two will make this one of their first stops on any upcoming trip to the area! Thanks for a great time!

First time at the new location. The staff was much better than our experience at the old location. Portions were kind of small in the entrees. Kids' meal was definitely frozen chicken nuggets my daughter wouldn't eat. Friday night had live music, which was pretty loud. We sat near a window that was open and had a nice breeze, but I am allergic to cigarette smoke, and it was where everyone went outside to smoke, so we had to close it. Food was mostly great (besides the nuggets), and the beer was warm, and the sangria was not fresh made. Cheescake was good, and the whipped cream on it was great.sweet potato fries were great!

ordered the steak tips with broccoli and potato wedges. our bartender recommended the wedges, and they were absolutely delicious! steak cooked perfectly medium. lemon drop martini was excellent. we will definitely be back here! sarah was our bartender, and she killed it!