Corrib Pub

The waitress that sat us is different than the waitress that stared at us awkwardly trying to mind read that we already got our drink order taken. The food was pretty bland, the burger was cooked properly but there was no sauce, the fish was so overcooked it flaked, onion rings were cold.
Despite the waitress standing behind us the whole time chatting to her friends it took forever for a drink refill.
The restaurant clearly has an identity crisis as well, it’s mostly American pub food in an Irish themed place. There was no Shepards pie and lobster ravioli, ribs and fish and chips were all on the same page.

Currently sitting at one end of the bar with my sister as our bartender is at the other end eating. He’s been ignoring us for twenty minutes while serving other guests around, walking back and forth. My sister got three large pancakes and one small plastic container of syrup. We waited for him to come by for more syrup. We just got tired of waiting and asked for the bill. For a dead Saturday afternoon with a half full bar, the service is really bad.

Though I’m obsessed with Brighton Center, this is one place that I hadn’t frequented at all until last weekend. Now I see that my woman’s intuition was saving me from disappointment. The food here was so bland and boring; it didn’t even help that I had a dashing and handsome dinner partner. Usually that makes EVERYTHING better, amirite?!
My chicken parm was seriously lacking in flavor and sauce. Even the sweet potato fries were blah. SWEET POTATO FRIES. Those should NEVER be just blah! And I swear to goodness my Diet Coke tasted like flat flavorless fizz. And a few bites of the boo’s black and white pudding a la the Irish Breakfast meal were enough to corroborate that his plate was just as meh as mine.
The service was a’ight, the restaurant itself was clean (though they were only using half the space???), but the food just ain’t worth it. I’d much rather go to many of the other places around the area — at least I won’t be snoozing at my table!

Corrine Pub and Restaurant is exactly what it says it is: a pub and restaurant. With a large beer selection, full bar and lunch and dinner specials, it’s the type of place you’ll call your usual stop and/​or watering hole.
Also open late, Corrib provides a solid Brighton drinking scene for those liking to watch a Red Sox game or not in the mood to overpay for craft beer. Even then, it’s still a place to have a good meal, whether on a date or out with the family.

I came here one weeknight for some dinner with the man-​friend. If you walk in past the bar there is a little dining room in the back. It’s old school, reminded me of somewhere my Nana would love to go, and there’s nothing wrong with that! We liked the vibe, very relaxed.
I wouldn’t say its a «date-​night» type of place, but more of a lets get out of the house I don’t feel like cooking type place… and who doesn’t love that? (I wore a sweatshirt and leggings –woo!)
The bar looks quiet for a beer and they had some t.v.‘s.
The waitress was really sweet, helped me pick a sandwich. I got the corned beef ruben and he got a chicken wrap. Both were really good. My corned beef was awesome, really soft and fresh!
He also got clam chowder, it was yummy!
My only complaint was the fries weren’t good, you could taste the grease from the fryer on them… or they tasted freezer burned… some type of taste that was not good. Other than that though it was good and I’m sure we will be back!

I feel like Corrib is a little secret. Since it’s not right on Washington St, I tend to forget about it when thinking about food options. However, I’m always glad when I pop in.
The food is quick, and very good. I’ve only sat at the bar for my meals, and the bartender has always been very attentive. It’s never been that busy, but I tend to have gone at weird times.
Definitely a good place to stop in to when you’re craving some pub food and some drinks.

This place is awesome. Great food, huge servings, friendly staff, and an authentic vibe that just can’t be beat. So stoked to be living down the street from this spot, it’ll be our new go to place. I wonder what the nightlife is like there on the weekends? Only one way to find out! Either way, we’ll be back for sure.

I’ve been here for drinks and for dinner. The place is very clean and spacious, and the service is friendly but slow. Food is okay but I certainly wouldn’t seek it out. What I would recommend it for is if you have a big group with some older folks or picky eaters because the food is right down the center so everyone should be satisfied though not overly excited. Wouldn’t recommend it for a date or special occasion. Brighton Beer Garden right next door has much better food and a better beer selection.

Went here with some coworkers for dinner and drinks. Decent beer and whiskey selection. Food was so-​so but reasonably priced. I had the bangers and mash — it was okay.
The service was really bad, however. Our waitress almost never came by and we had to get up to ask her for more drinks throughout dinner. She repeatedly told us «I have other customers, I don’t have time.» When we finally got the check from her, we asked to pay with a couple of cards. We offered to write the amounts on the receipt for each card, and she sighed loudly and again said she didn’t have «time for this.»
The next day one of my coworkers found out that she had erroneously charged the entire meal to my coworker’s card. She called to get it fixed.
We won’t be going back.

My husband and I have had breakfast in the Corrib several times and found it to be great. I am vegetarian and they have always accommodated me with fried eggs, mushrooms, irish beans and toast.. Instead of dinner tonight we decided to head for the Corrib again for our ‘fry-​up’. My husband ordered the irish breakfast and it came as expected. I asked the waitress for a veggie breakfast and told her what I usually get. To my total amazement I was served two fried eggs, Irish beans, toast AND brocolli, squash, sliced tomato, green beans and refried beans !
Sorry The Corrib, you have lost us.

I really wanted to like this place, as it has the look and feel of an Irish pub from the outside and even if you peer in the window at the bar. But, beyond the bar, Corrib Pub is definitely not worth a visit.
It was a last-​minute dinner decision to come to Corrib, as it’s a stone’s throw from our apartment. We walked into the dining area and there was hostess. I peered around and saw one table of patrons, one of whom told us we had to walk down the hall and find a hostess to seat us. After a minute or so, we found her and were brought to a booth.
Our waitress was very friendly, but not good at her job, honestly. She gave us our appetizers very quickly… and our salads less than a minute later… and our entrée’s less than 5 minutes after that. Our table was full of dishes and silverware and was a complete mess, so much so that we had to move our condiments to the seat next to my boyfriend just to free up a little space.
The food itself was very, very gross. I got a fish dish and it was so bland I couldn’t have more than a bite or two, surrendering to the fact that my dinner would simply consist of our bad mozzarella sticks appetizer, my small starter salad, and my mashed potatoes side dish.
Overall, this experience was barely worth a two-​star review, so we will continue to choose Brighton Beer Garden over the Corrib Pub.

My wife and I have been regulars at the Corrib for years (though we’ve tapered off a little bit over the past six months), so it feels kind of weird to rate them. It’s kind of like reviewing Sunday dinner at your grandmother’s. I mean if I were being totally honest I probably wouldn’t give them five stars but I really like most of the servers and I basically just feel welcome and at home here.
My problem with the menu is that the entrees are frigging huge so I have to be really hungry to get one. I know that sounds like a goofy criticism but I don’t like having food go to waste, and when you get an entrée you get salad or soup, some version of potatoes (or rice or pasta with a few options), and veggies on top of a heaping amount of whatever it is you’ve just ordered.
The food is always solid (except the salads can be a little wilty once in a while)… not like you’d write home about… or even write Unilocal about… at least for the five plus years you’ve had a Unilocal account… but good, honest food served by nice people.
Oh yeah… the Irish breakfast is very good. They serve it at all times but also have a more dinnery version called the Irish mixed grill which is just super… plus they do real Irish curry sauce and feature an appetizer of that with bangers and fries. Kick ass.

On a Saturday afternoon I visited Corrib Pub looking to fill my tummy between a double shift in Cambridge, what I got was a reason to return!
I’ll keep it brief… Service was polite, timely, and didn’t bother me with suggestions, that is, I didn’t feel pressured into getting drinks etc…
The food was wonderful and more than I could finish, (bonus meal for the conservative type that actually eats leftovers as a meal).
I’ll definitely return, perhaps with a res. on a hot night (Fri, Sat) and we can re-​rate, but I’m sure it’s a 5 either way, they care about what they’re serving, and how they serve it, so I recommend Corrib.

1 star because…
–I was charged for a beer that was never delivered.
–took a colleague there for their birthday celebration and was actually charged for the birthday ice cream sundae. Firstly, we didn’t order it, and secondly eat the cost for crying out loud. Everything else evens out…
Bad business in my opinion and definitely skip for Devlins instead where the customer service better and personal touches don’t get tagged onto you bill. Stop trying to nickel and dime people…

Was in town visiting a friend and we decided to hit up the Corrib Pub for a casual dinner as he hadn’t been there before and wanted to give it a shot.
I’ve always been a big fan of taverns and pub style food (also beer) so this seemed like a place I would enjoy. The Corrib did not disappoint. I started out with a cup of their chowder (we were in Boston after all) and it was good, not great. However I realize that most people aren’t looking for a good bowl of chowder at an Irish pub while in Boston.
I had read a review on Unilocal that the Corrib had a great french dip sandwich (again, probably not the typical choice at an Irish pub) but definitely something I would order. I am very glad I did as this turned out to be the best french dip I have ever had. The roast beef was cooked medium and still very tender, while the onion roll was dipped in aus jus perfectly. It was served with some sweet potato fries with a honey mustard dipping sauce. I topped this off with a pint of Sam Adams seasonal and was a happy man.
Our server was friendly and attentive, and got bonus points for being authentically Irish (not confirmed :)) It was a little unclear when we walked in if we had to seat ourselves or wait for a host, so that was a bit disappointing. We ended up asking a bartender to find out to seat ourselves.
The atmosphere and price and the addition of on-​site parking made this a winner. Cheers to the Corrib Pub.

2 stars because i really like this place’s down home kinda feel, and it’s great for having a few beers, but the foods never really strayed positively or negatively from the «ok» rating, and the service is never great, but last time it was downright ATROCIOUS. this is how it went down:
**min 0 — my party of six seats ourselves (fine. it’s the kinda place where you do that. totally cool)
**min 10 — um. is anyone going to come over?
**min 15 — ok guess not, no problem we’re in the front and not the main dining room so maybe they don’t know we’re here, i’ll go tell someone. yes there are other tables taken up in the front, but maybe they’re all set. i’ll give them the benefit of the doubt.
**min 20 — waitress shows up, gives us menues. walks away without taking drink orders
**min 35 — seek out waitress, ask her to take our drink orders and put in our appetizers
**min 45 — brings out drinks then appetizer, doesn’t take dinner orders. forgets our waters
**min 55 — seek out waitress again «hi, can you please take our dinner orders? and get the waters we asked for?»
like come on. i have to get up and ask to be served THREE TIMES? and we’re seated for an hour before the food comes out? it wasn’t even that busy. it just kinda killed the experience cuz i was annoyed the whole time.
then i was supposed to have pan fried mash with my meal but it came with summer squash instead. a heads-​up would’ve been nice. or even a «is everything ok?» before running away. i didn’t feel like tracking her down a FOURTH time to complain and then waiting for it to be fixed, so i just dealt with it, but fuck. definitely not bringing a party here for dinner. sit at the bar and get burgers? fine. bring a group for dinner? no way.

A simple place with good food, good drink, and excellent wait staff. Nothing fancy, but that is exactly what makes it great.

I’ve had some mixed experiences at this particular Corrib Pub (the one in Brookline is pretty different in terms of atmosphere), but it’s never been exceptional.
The food is decent (which is the only reason I’ve been more than once). My most recent visit was a product of wanting a low key dinner and Brighton Beer Garden was too packed for that to happen. Corrib, on the other hand, was nearly deserted (and I can understand why).
The service was absolutely terrible. Our server had what appeared to be only one other table, yet there was a wait on everything. Drinks were always empty, the food took forever, and we honestly started to wonder if she was ever coming back with our check.
If you really want to have food from Corrib, order it for take out or try the Brookline location. Save yourself from this location’s service (or lack thereof).

Three words: boxed mashed potatoes.
Unacceptable in any setting where I am paying for the food. And they weren’t even done well — dry, clumped, gross.
The shepherd’s pie had canned corn, canned peas, and canned gravy with some low grade beef (not even lamb).
Really, really a terrible place. The client base skews older, so maybe they are fine with getting served garbage. I’m not and I’ll never go back. There are plenty of local places where I can get $ 5 Guinness but with better food.

Cool place. Very «neighborhoody» The bartenders are very friendly and seem like they are probably the owners too.
Generally, the crowd is older and very welcoming. There were a few groups of thirty-​somethings too when we went.
You can’t beat the drink prices. Beer and wine are around $ 4 a drink.
Definitely a hidden gem. Next time I’ll try the food.