Molly Brannigans

Sad to see they’ve moved. Good pints of Guinness, great Irish pub feel with the structures inside (cute little snugs), and food wasn’t bad either. Prices were reasonable, and sad to see this place no longer here. I feel bad for people who live this far east in the valley as it is, and now they’ve lost an Irish pub. So sad.

CLOSED!
They have moved to San Tan Village. Talk about lame.

Good food. Reasonable service. Excellent backroom for having events. The management has been fantastic in helping set up events from soccer viewing parties to local user group meetings. Definitely a fun place to drink and be with friends.
The live music and patio setups are wonderful as well.

Nice selection on tap and nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the food doesn’t quite get to the 4 or 5 star mark.
I was excited to see the traditional Haddock used for fish and chips, especially when I ordered the large portion to share with my wife. When the plate arrived with a pound of Haddock in two long slabs hanging over the plate (That’s what I’m talkin’ about!) I was thrilled. Then a mild case of disappointment set in: the fish was slightly overdone and tasted a little fishy. I also did not like that the chips had a coating.
Oh well. We are a long way from the Atlantic aren’t we.

This pub/​restaurant is a nice addition to the area. It’s located in the newer Dana Park outdoor mall which is kind of an upscale, trendy shopping area.
The bar itself was pretty nice and the bartenders were attentive. The food was surprisingly good considering it’s a chain. It didn’t look or feel like a chain which was a definite plus. I had a salad and nachos which I thought were both pretty tasty. The drink prices are a little high but they do have Guinness on draft. I suppose since it’s in that nicer shopping area, you pay the «nicer» prices.
All in all, it’s a good find for the area. Afterall, east Mesa is not the hippest of places so a good local pub is a nice find. I probably wouldn’t travel from across the valley just for a nice cold Guiness here but I’ve had a few fun nights with friends. Also have met some pretty interesting folks sitting at the bar, to which we drank together and shared stories. That’s usually a sign of a good night.

This was such a great idea for this area but it is too small for what could have been. The Guinness is poured spot on and the food is ok. The inside bar/​restaurant itself is a beauty but why such a small area for outside tables? I heard a rumor that this place is closing and that’s a shame if it’s true. There is plenty of parking, especially for the police if you know what I mean. The waitstaff and bartenders when they first opened were phenomenal but quickly most of the great ones left. Went there one St. Patty’s day and it was too small. We had one Guinness and left for another locale.

Molly Brannigans is a huge addition to the Val Vista/​Baseline block. I’ve been for happy hour a few times and as a main bar to hang out at night once or twice. No, Mesa/​Gilbert is not my typical hangout which is why this place doesnt get 5 stars… its not by my house and the clientele is decent but not super-​great.
The outside patio is great when its not firey-​hot out and the inside has a great Irish-​pub atmosphere without the smoke and grime.
Good, classic Irish comfort food paired with good, classic Irish comfort booze. Happy Hour prices are decent but they do end early so plan accordingly. I’ve never sat anywhere but the bar, but have always had good service from cute bartenders. Cant argue with that.
Cheers.

A pretty acceptable Irish Pub for an area lacking in them. Great selection of beers on tap. Smithwics, Bass, Harp, Stella, Newcastle, and of course Guinness. They’ve got some pretty good Irish cuisine. Shepherd’s Pie. Boxty’s. The standard fish n’ chips (although the taste is far better then standard). I’ve been told the Bangers and Mash is lackluster which is disappointing. For your classic (i.e., boring) appetite, they have burgers, sandwiches (though the Patty Melt was poor and the Reuben was mediocre), soups, and salads.
Wish the happy hour lasted until 7 as showing up at 6 and missing out on the deals was a little frustrating.
Service was alright. Not exceptional as the beers took awhile to make it from bar to table. However, the service isn’t going to keep me from going back.
Definitely a great place to go after work for some drinks, for dinner, or for a nighttime gathering. Highly recommended for the beer selection and from what I understand (didn’t experience it) a good happy hour.

One word: Smithwick’s on tap. Wait, that’s three words, one for every beer I usually have there. Lots of room at the bar, but only two TVs, meaning you may have to talk with whoever is with you. Food is OK (the buffalo chicken wrap is a fave), but the beer is better. Guinness, Smithwick’s, Harp, Smithwick”s, Boddington, Smithwick’s, and crap like Coors. If you drink Coors, why even bother going out? Stay home. That way you will save two things: money for more Coors, and everyone from your company.