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Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub
Categories: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Restaurants Irish Nightlife Bars Pubs Hotels, Irish, Pubs [Edit]
255 Barclay Parade SWCalgary, AB T2P 5C2
(403) 517-6699
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Paid
- Music:
- Background, Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub
8 reviews in English
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Review from Gabe A.
11/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
An unassuming pub tucked within the Sheraton complex near Eau Claire, I was pleasantly surprised by the low-key and warm atmosphere inside. Guinness was on special - Guinness I had! I was also pretty hungry after work so I got a Guinness burger (because why not); a huge patty with some kind of Guinness-soaked cheese, roasted peppers and sauteed mushrooms. It was perfectly juicy and the ingredients weren't the typical stand-bys.
It was a great opportunity to sit back and relax with some of my favorite people in a (somewhat) quiet setting: the radio was on and playing a fantastic selection of old hits that went beyond the usual rock radio staples. Animotion's "Obsession", the 12-inch extended version?? Yes please! I would come back here anytime.
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Review from Jenn D.
I love this pub. It might be one of my favorite places to go for drinks after work! It's always lively, they have a great menu, it's reasonably priced, service is excellent, and it's in a good location for anyone in and around the eau claire area!
On Fridays, they have a mini free appy buffet that allows you to sample items on their menu. What a great idea. Last time I was here on a Friday we had oysters and mini burgers! Solid! -
Review from David C.
Calgary, AB
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great place for a pint downtown! Definitely a casual, pub, atmosphere. Food is pub style; it's good and not greasy.
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Review from Arc P.
2/9/2011
Met a bunch of colleagues here for drinks and appetizers on a Tuesday afternoon. I liked the fact that they had two sizes of pints for draft. It allows you the option for something smaller should something larger look intimidating. For appetizers we had the Mini Yorkshire Puddings, Vegetarian Grill Bread, and Blarney Chips. All three were delicious and well made, however, it seemed the Yorkshires were a little more bread that actual shire. Nevertheless it was satisfying.
The decor and ambiance is very pub-like. Whether it's Irish-esque, I cannot be certain as I've never been to Ireland. Price-wise it seemed on par with other downtown pubs. Really enjoyed my visit here. -
Review from Eric B.
7/1/2010
HAPPY CANADA DAY TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH.eh?
This Fionn MacCool's is indeed the hotel bar for the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire. The prices are probably higher due to business traveller types like me, but I have always found it a comfortable and friendly place to hang out. That's especially true during the Stanley Cup Playoffs or during the CFL season when an exciting sportscast goes well with a burger and few dark beers. There are probably better sports bars in greater Calgary, but I'm not usually city-saavy enough to search too long for alternatives. What I like best is that after a full meal among friends, it's great to head over to Princes Island Park, admire the Mighty Bow, and enjoy a decent walk in whatever season. -
Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
1/10/2010
Fionn MacCool's has always struck me as completely embodying a hotel bar. The prices are jacked way up for the business travellers with expense accounts, as are the drinks. It has a certain fax-irish veneer, with dark wood decoration, guiness on tap and some irish dishes in the menu, but it still remains a hotel bar. That being said, it is the last to fill up after events held on Princes Island Park, or in the mall nearby, and that makes up about 90% of my experiences.
The meat pie is decent, the guiness expensive, the service prompt and succint for people on a deadline. It is a business bar wrapped in irish style paper, but its not bad overall. -
Review from Moez T.
Calgary, AB
10/31/2009
Fionn MacCool's is a traditional try-to-be-Irish pub. Being located downtown, in a relatively high-end hotel, and being in Eau Claire, they are not a cheap Irish pub. They definitely cater more towards the well-to-do types.
With that said, it is a really nice place and the service is really good. I've been a few times, usually with work colleagues, and sat on their patio a handful of times. In my experience though, the food is not great and they don't do a great job of trying to be authentic. That could be a good or bad thing, but personally I like my fake Irish pubs to keep up appearances. But that's just me.
Being in Eau Claire, they are not cheap. I imagine their lease isn't cheap either though, so I wouldn't say they are out to rob anybody. But it is a good choice for drinks after work, or if you're trying to woo a lady but want to keep it somewhat casual. At the end of the day though, there are better choices nearby that are not a hotel bar. -
Review from Yo U.
9/26/2009
Fionn's is a reasonable choice if you work in the area or if you are staying close-by. Not much else to say about it, really. It's a very straightforward "Irish pub from a box" kind of deal.
