PJ McIntyres Irish Pub

Great Music. Guinness, need I say more?
Usually crowded, get there early.

You know, I didn’t think I would like this place, but I do. The food is really good, and so are the drinks. The bartenders are knowledgeable, and unobtrusive, which can be more important than you think! They do need to add some more choices of gin, though.

Tried PJ McIntyre’s on a Thursday night recently. Although we were self-​seated and greeted at out table promptly, it was pretty much downhill from there.
Food: Irish egg roll app was solid. Mains were hit and miss — the fish and chips was pretty good, but my meatloaf appeared to have been leftovers. It was also so burnt/​overcooked on the top that parts of it were inedible. There was also no vegetable served (just mashed potatoes), which I found a little odd. Grade: C
Service: friendly, but we were left unattended for long stretches when food/​drinks were to be ordered. In addition, two meals came on time, but the other three did not arrive for about 15 minutes. Some excuse was given, but nothing was done to rectify the situation. Grade: D–
Overall grade: D/​D+ We will not be back.

Never ate here. But the beer on draft was really warm. Selection of beer was decent. Cool looking place with a huge bar. If I go again probably gonna stay away from draft and hope a bottle is a little colder.

I just started coming to this area because a friend recommended it to me. There are many establishments to choose from, and I’m very happy that we stumbled upon this place. We got there right when they opened, so we got a chance to talk with the bartender who was super friendly. First of all… lets talk about the happy hour. 11am to 7pm? You can’t beat that! We were there on a Thursday which is craft beer day. All bottle selections are 3 bucks. Oh yeah… It was time to order food to soak up the alcohol I was about to consume!
We started off with the reuben dip. Make sure you order this next time you go here. Not so much for the dip itself, but for the boxty chips! Wow. They were tasty. And they serve you a ton, so I got to take some home with me. They are even good cold.
I am a sucker for lobster bisque. If it’s on the menu, I order it. I’m glad I did. The flavor is spot on. My only gripe is that I believe they put those fake crab sticks in it instead of real lobster. I didn’t really mind because the flavor of the bisque is so good.
Finally, we split the fish and chips. We only ate a couple of bites being so full from everything else, but this was very good as well.
I have to apologize to the other restaurants in the area. It will be very difficult to try any of them when I’m in the area because this is my new «go to» place!

We were looking for a place after our meeting to stop and have a beer and smoke a cigar outside. This was a great Iris bar, with great food. Our waitress, Jessica, was awesome. I will go back when ever in Cleveland. Thanks Jessica for your hospitality.

Went there for trivia Wednesday, waste of time. Apparently it’s considered humorous to take people’s entry fees and hand them to your family and friends as prize winnings.
Chicken paprikash was served cold.
Seating ergonomics are uncomfortable with too few proper bar stools and barrels instead of tables.
Glad they have customers, good luck to them.

This review is based on a lunchtime visit. Friendly and prompt service. I have Never tasted a Better Veggie Black bean Burger anywhere.

We just came from PJ’s — First time visit. Day: Monday Time: 6:30pm (ish) Crowd: Families — surprising amount of younger children. Fortunately, all well behaved. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is two reasons — this was our first time visit, and I like to go at least 3 times at various times/​days to test the waters. Service was pretty good considering a rather big Monday night flow, and it appeared there was one lone server who got someone not in uniform to help her. Had that person not pitched in and helped, she’d have been swamped. Plus I want to go back and sit at the bar, and sample their variety of beverages. (Magars and Strongbow on draft? Yes please.)
As an appetizer (on special for $ 5) my dining companion chose the Reuben Dip. We both expected it to be served with something like crackers or who knows. We were surprised by the huge portion — a crock of dip served all around it with what I think were flat-​pressed triangles of potato pancakes, that had been grilled. Um… yes?!
I had read reviews on Unilocal and Google that mentioned the generous portions and it looked like that was being confirmed. I don’t mind spending money, but I like to *get* something for my dollar, like anyone. Lately, I’ve been craving fish and had also read it was great here —- let me tell you those reviews are NOT wrong. The fish & chips was terrific!!! (**** Fresh haddock, battered and fried, served with steak fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw 12.99 ****) The fries were run of the mill, but the fish, omg, the fish. We’re talking at least a ½ pound breaded, deep fried piece of haddock — but it wasn’t Long John Silvers ew greasy deep fried, no way. It was awesome! I usually request a lot of lemons and kind of have some version of lemonade fish, but to my delight (and as any Irish place should) they had malt vinegar on the table. On the fish, it was just the right addition.
My dining companion got the «Paddy Burger» (****Smoked bacon, cheddar, Black & Tan onion rings and Bushmills Irish whisky BBQ sauce 8.99 ****) and it was cooked just as he’d requested — the patty itself was pretty thin, so kudos for getting the medium-​rare correct. He really liked the Black & Tan onion rings on the burger. He got the homemade chips with his order, and they were rather unimpressive. I’ve had better of those from local places. But we weren’t there for the chips. I had to laugh because he kept eyeballing my fish and saying how big a portion it was — and that he’d have to get it next time. And believe it that there will be a «next time».
One other complaint on this night was parking. There is a lot out behind that I think is shared with several other businesses along the row with PJ’s. That was all full — so we got a place on the street. With all the snow and ice, I had to walk close to the cars *in* the street, so not the best choice. I can see how on a Friday or Saturday night parking could be a problem. Still, it’s worth bitching about the parking to go back and try other menu and drink options. I can’t wait!

PJ’s is a great establishment and t’s a perfect spot for a chill night out amongst friends having dinner and a few drinks. My two favorite aspects of PJ’s are probably the obvious. 1) They have some of the best specials in the area, every night of the week there’s an awesome special, be it taco night, ribs, buffalo everything, or perch — you seriously can’t go wrong. And the food is solid, much akin to upscale bar food, which is fine by me as well as perfectly paired with a Guinness or whiskey, neat. 2) The atmosphere is unique and alot of fun — the architecture is Irish pub-​like with an almost medieval castle-​esque ambience, which I dig. As I opened with, if you want to go out for a chill night with friends, eat some good food for a deal, knock back a few pints, all while most-​likely listening to a live irish band– stop on by PJ’s.

Ok realistically 3stars… bar tender was 5 stars, atmosphere was 5 stars… they had ammeter comedy night downstairs didn’t go down but sounded like fun… but only appetizers after 10? And they were ok not super… work on the food chef and this place could rock out!

Service was great, waiter was very friendly and gave honest opinions on the entrees that were very descriptive. I had the Boxty my husband had the ribs both were great. Portions were huge and my glass was never empty. I will be back.

You always support friends, but when friends support you, you double up. Great community involvement, and always the feel of home.
Fish fry is fantastic, turkey club on pretzel roll is my fav and Smithwicks is always cold. Staff are friendly, remember your name and your drink and not afraid if a chat.
My fav hangout.

If you are looking for a traditional neighborhood Irish pub with a great kitchen and even better prices, then you will find this place to be absolutely perfect.
It’s not divey at all. Fast food, I was brave enough to try some new foods and loved them! Their Black and Tan onion rings are a steal at 2.99. Their happy hour accommodates all tastes and is 7 days a week.
Happy to be new to this neighborhood and have such a great place

How have I not written a review on Pj’s yet?! Pat has a great thing goin here. Great bands, great beer and great food. Come on a Sunday morning and youll see all the old Irish guys watching hurling. The peat fire, along with the folks in there is the closest youll get to actually being in Ireland. Great food and they always have great daily specials. $ 2 domestic drafts and .40 curry wings are a good combo. Whiskey Thurdays are always fun too. The only downside for me is the neighborhood. Its very incestual. Everyone has family on Achill Is and looks exactly the same. Very weird. The guys all still think there in high school football and the women should buy stock in Old Navy tech vests and Uggs. There is two crowds here, the Old Irish guys in the morn and the cookie cutter, Michelobe Ultra «West Park» crowd. I prefer the first option.

Are you of Irish decent? If so stop reading and just go because this place has a great pub theme, Guiness, and food you will love!
The beer selection is average, the bar is huge, the seating is nice, service is better than slow, clean bathrooms, nice Pub theme, and live music at times.
The crowd can be a bit young on the weekend nights. You get a mix of 30 and 40 somethings with 20 somethings getting drunk. During happy hour it’s more of a professional crowd.
I gave it 4 stars because there is nothing i dislike about this place. Normally that means 3 stars from me but i think most people will enjoy going here.
You won’t rant and rave about the place but you will go back. Great area and amazing place in the summer.
A must stop on St. Patrick’s day regardless of the crowd size.

I have been there twice in the last two months for lunch during work and it was very good. I got the Rueben Briggsy both times and that is some tasty corned beef. Also their homemade chips are really great.
The only downside for me, as an asthmatic, is the fireplace. While I love the ambiance it provides, they put peat on the fire and it takes me a good 15 minutes to get adjusted to the heavy fragrance. As long as I have my inhaler, I’m solid.
If you like Hogwarts and anything English /​Old World you will really love the large stone fireplace and the overall feel of the restaurant. I’m even looking into throwing a birthday party there :)

Fabulous. I love this place. The inside is so cozy and comfortable. The bartenders and servers are typically attentive and have never had any issues with the service. They have specials EVERY DAY on food and drinks. Happy hour is every day from 11−7pm (except Sunday’s *think* it starts at 3 on Sundays.?) The specials are always different, so you don’t have to do the same thing every day (if you were to go here every day.!). Another thing that this place has a lot of – events. They have their schedule of events out a month ahead of time: you can either find the list at the bar or on their web site. I go here a couple times a year to see two different bands play. I go early, have dinner, and then they move a lot of the tables right before the band starts to have some sort of dancing area. It’s a pretty good time.
I went here once on a Wednesday for the chicken paprikash night – VERY good. Not as spicy as my moms, but it was still good, and something I would definitely order again. What appetizers do I recommend? Buffalo chicken dip, beer cheese bread, black and tan onion rings, chicken tenders (the sauce is sooo good). Main dish? The Paddy Burger is a definite must. Yummy. One of the waitress’s recommended it to me one time when I was there and I am so glad she did. I had the same waitress a second time (Emily) and she actually recognized my boyfriend and I which was very cool.
There is a huge parking lot behind the place with a back entrance. This place is so warm and fun and is definitely worth it for you to check out.

Cleveland has a lot of little Irish Pubs. The one thing that I think that is good about this place is indeed the food and the beer selection. I have eaten here a few times and was never disappointed (fish and chips are yum, but I realize that is what I always get at Irish pubs).
The staff is indeed friendly, and the service is good overall. Sometimes you have to wait longer than you like (depending on how busy they are).
The nice thing about this place (and many others) is it is not trying to be something it is not (like the commercial Irish pubs) and comes across as more authentic. I know a lot of people who still frequent here and they too enjoy the ambiance and the vibe.

There are plenty of faux Irish pubs littering the Cleveland area that think a tap of Guinness and some paper Irish flags are enough. Just because you call your bar Shandy McSomething’s or the Gleaming Clover doesn’t make for an Irish pub experience. Thankfully, P.J. McIntyre’s gets the ambiance right.
We walked in around 6pm on a Thursday and were greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The centerpiece of the joint has to be the massive double-​sided bar that runs the length of the room. It’s’ shaped like a giant oval, there are plenty of stools for weary, thirsty travelers and it doesn’t have one of those really annoying lips that makes it hard to eat at. There’s also a selection of tables and at the back of the space sets a fireplace that adds to the ambiance. You definitely get the sense that Ireland is the theme from the bar dividers complete with cut glass inserts to the Guinness barrel tables. It’s a little kitschy but it works.
I’m not sure if they have table service or not since we weren’t greeted when we walked in so we took a seat at the bar. Within about 5 minutes the bartendress approaced, drink orders taken and menus dropped off. The crowd wasn’t exactly large but for an early weeknight there was a comfortable buzz in the air. The beer selection is definitely better than average with nearly 20 taps featuring the requisite Guinness, Harp, Bass etc. to a few notable craft selections like Great Lakes Christmas Ale (of course) and Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA (a personal favorite). I guess the atmosphere got to me because I opted for a Black & Tan to kick off the meal.
We decided that we’d go all out with our meal to really get a sense of the menu. Here’s a rundown of our experience:
The Wedge Salad: We’ve had alot of wedge salads in our day so one develops expectations. This rendition was just OK. A nice share-​worthy size it was essentially half an iceberg lettuce head, halved cherry tomatoes, cukes, ribbons of carrot (interesting), bits of real bacon and blue cheese dressing. It was fresh and tasty enough but did little more than it was asked. Oh yeah, and it was served on a warm plate. C’mon guys, that’s salads 101.
Beer Cheese Bread — I expected this to be good. After all, how can you go wrong with melted cheese on bread? Six slices of what appeared to be garlic bread covered in bubbly orange cheese came served with a little cup of marinara for dipping. The menu states that the cheese has ale in it but I couldn’t pick it up. Not a bad little snack.
The All Day Irish Burger — I believe that the true test of a bar kitchen is how well they cook their burgers. This particular burger comes topped with cheddar cheese, rasher (thin sliced ham-​like bacon), LTO and a fried egg. I upgraded to the pretzel bun for a buck more. The meat was cooked perfectly with a nice char character and the seasoning was spot on. The dripping egg juices cascaded over the bacon and made for a nice in situ sauce. As they are expected to do, the pretzel bun just made it better. The generous portion of house chips was warm and crispy. Overall, I thought they did a great job. A solid burger.
Turkey Reuben (aka the Turkey Rachel) with Black & Tan Onion Rings — My wife opted for this classic pairing — sliced turkey breast, Swiss cheese and cole slaw on marble rye. The menu states «thick cut» marble rye but I thought it was on the thin side. Check out the pic and judge for yourself. The turkey was tender and flavorful but the sandwich as a whole was very dry. Maybe some more «juiciness» to the slaw, which in this case was merely undressed sliced cabbage and carrots, would help. The rings were crispy but underseasoned and I really dug the beer batter. I’m not too sure what the stripes of brown were that decorated the rings but I didn’t think they brought much to the party.
Our experience at P.J. McIntyre’s was a good one. It’s a warm and cozy respite that serves tasty and affordable food with an Irish bent. The service was friendly albeit a bit long between drinks and the food, while not mind-​blowingly awesome left me full and satisfied. Me thinks I just might wander in again…

Hello P.J. McIntyre’s. I know I visited you this past summer, but somehow I forgot until now to write a review about you.
Don’t worry. It’s nothing against you or anything. I think i just got busy and it slipped my mind. Although I have no idea how…
Your atmosphere and general «sweet-​as-​hell Irish pub» feel made me feel strangely at home for a bar I’ve only been to once. You housed a hot, tired and hungover group when we were tired of walking around the screaming children at Kamm’s Corner Fest. You were a shelter from the sunny afternoon and offered a rather fantastic ‘hair of the dog” remedy to my stomach ache in the form of glorious beer. In essence? A savior.
So, it’s become essential for me to spread the news of this unpretentious, hardwood embellished, Irish pub that rocks. I haven’t tried the food, but I’ll be back soon to do so. Especially after hearing Murray utter the words «soft», «pretzel», and «cheese» in the same sentence. Plus, those black and tan onion rings didn’t sound too bad either.
Also, when I return can you please arrange for that 45 year old drunk woman to be right behind me at the bar again? She was hilarious and was totally sloshed when she was supposed to be watching her daughter’s baton routine in the parade. I gave her a high-​five. She made my night.
If you’re reading this leave with this thought embedded in your brain: Soft pretzel loaf with cheese… mmmmmmmmm…