Magoo’s Pub & Eatery

Other then seeing the guys in skirts we won’t come back the crab dip tasted like there was tuna fish in it the mussels weren’t bad

It smells like a bathroom. The food is mediocre pub grub. Lots of fried things – they serve various types of loaded French fries as entrees, for God’s sake. The fakey «Irish» vibe (with kilts? which are Scottish??) is tacky and off-​putting – like a third-​rate tourist trap in some dismal theme park. The menu has about as much to do with Irish cuisine as chili-​lime Doritos have to do with Mexican. The staff are friendly and helpful, though – I can’t blame them for the tin-​eared concept of the place.

Decent place for a drink, not the best food that I’ve ever had.

First time coming here on a Saturday night and made open table reservations… id say don’t only because this is a local place and it’s not very packed and it was honesty embarrassing to have a reservation to a place like that.
Anyhow, this is an Irish pub so we got the fish and chips which were pretty good and shepherds pie. The latter was on their «speciality» menu and irritating that this is an Irish bar, you’d think dishes like this would be really good and that wasn’t the case, the stew was beyond bland and the mash potatoes tasted boxed.
You can also see the kitchen from the seating area and I saw one of the cooks pick something off the cooking station and eat it… very unappetizing and not something one should see.
Overall not super impressed but I can see it being enjoyable to sit outside and have a drink but food wise stick to fish and chips and a burger (assuming you can’t mess it up) as the more traditional Irish food wasn’t great.

The food and service were good. I like the pub atmosphere.

Another restaurant that has the sexist rule that doesn’t allow men to wear tank tops. It’s even more sad that the owner is a former mayor of Frederick and the first female mayor, yet allows her restaurant to have such a discriminating rule. I call Bullsh*t! BTW THEY DON’T OFFER CHILLI FRIES.

I live three months out of the year on the east coast, and I visit this place weekly, if not more, for breakfast and occasionally lunch. I love the food and the prices are pretty good; however, I’ve had some of the most clumsy and inept servers. One boy server wearing a kilt dropped a butter covered butter knife from another table right onto my lap, staining my pants. The other servers are often slow on coffee refills, or derelict of coffee refills entirely unless you pester them for it. In terms of Jennifer, the owner? Abrasive as hell, and I’ve even been scolded by her on several occasions. This is, of course, her schtick, so just know to expect it, and realize she’s actually an extremely nice lady running a great business. But if you’re sensitive? Watch out.
Why do I keep coming here? You can’t beat the food or the cinnamon coffee. It’s amazing. Truly anything on the menu is amazing. I’m a fan of the full
Irish breakfast, Irish Breakfast Bowl, Pot Pie, Killer Fries, and the Irish Toasted Cheese. She can slap me in the face or throw eggs at me for all I care, I’ll keep patronizing her so long as the food continues to be good.

My wife and I ordered the bacon cheese burgers and killer fries. IMO, they were outstanding like the last time. Cooked to perfection (medium rare), Magoo’s is still the best burger in downtown Frederick. I wish I could make my burgers this good. Still, the owner, I believe, is somewhat strange/​wacky (I could explain but you’ll know it when you see her), in my opinion.

We went for my friend’s birthday and she had made reservations 2 weeks prior for 15 and then reduced to 12 earlier that day. We arrived with 12 and found the table set for 11 and the restaurant was packed to the gills.
We asked for another chair and the server told us the reservation was for 10 and the restaurant was full with no other chairs available and she shrugged her shoulders. When my friend challenged this saying there had been a reservation, the server reiterated that the reservation was for 10, there was nothing she could do, and walked away. My husband and another friend stood at the bar until a table got up and we got another chair.
I worked in the «biz» for years and I would never deliver this subpar level of customer service. A flippant, «too bad, so sad» attitude to Frederick locals who spend a lot of money downtown was an unfortunate call for this establishment.
The food was okay, I had a pizza that looked like a glorified lean cuisine and my friend’s shepherd’s pie was ok but not great. Needed more seasoning.
I give two stars because the band was fabulous. I don’t anticipate returning, though.

This has to be the worst «Irish pub» I’ve ever been to, I hate to leave horrible reviews and I actually never do. But I can’t keep my mouth shut, considering I bit my tongue the whole time not to say anything to the bartender «the owner», older lady short blonde hair with glasses. I’ve worked at an irish pub for 5 years, not that it makes me entitled but I do happen to know a thing or two about whiskey ect… But the fact that she told me that fireball whisky isn’t to be order chilled?! Are you serious?! I get you maybe getting offended if I ordered Jameson chilled… Whether it’s «right» or «wrong» I’m the customer I’d appreciate you give me what I want the way I want it. Get out of your ways and bad habits and get it together. I mean what happened to customer satisfaction? All I know is you won’t find it here, specially if the owner is help you.

For a cold day spent shopping in Frederick Maryland this place was the perfect escape for some warmth and food!
You walk in and there is a stunning long wood bar that is well lit and cozy.
Also tables spread out in the room.
Really low key on a Sunday which was nice, tvs played every game you could dream of to watch.
I had the fish and chips, very good.
Fiancé had a ruben which he loved, and my mom had the veggie pizza and she was realllllly into it. She said it was absolutely delish.
Bathroom was actually really big and clean for a sports pub, which is a nice change of pace because lets be honest you just NEVER know whats going to be behind that door.
Service was really nice and friendly. I would definitely go back!

This was one of the worst restaurants I have ever been too! The waitress we had was so mean… and I later found out she was the owner! When we asked if they had any happy hour specials and was offended, as though her place was too good to do a happy hour special. She acted like we where bugging her by ordering food. We were seated at the bar so I could see the kitchen. I don’t expect bar food to be homemade but they could have tried. I could see the frozen bag of chicken tenders. All the meals came out of the freezer. I have never seen a restaurant use a microwave so much! At least cook it in an oven.

Great little Irish place, I had the bangers and mash witch was awesome, also they have magners not on tap tho. The apple bread pudding was not good, needed sugar. Overall was a good place to get a drink and some real Irish food would recommend

Been here a few times and cant stop eating the killer fries!!!
and that gets 3.8 stars from me.
1.on st. patty’s day we could not order more food because she
needed our table for more people, (not very business like since
we are good repeat customers)
2.owner denied food and service for wearing a tank top! jeezz it was hot outside!
and it was a nice top thank you very much!
so for that this place is getting a 2 star

Great burger and beer price. 11.50 for both and a good IPA. Not much going on on Sundays but that’s as expected in Frederick. If you’re looking for good food and some decent beer stop in. Food service isn’t exactly fast so prepare to be there for a bit.

Very nice Irish-​style bar/​restaurant. They have a good selection of Irish beers, and not just Guiness & Harp. They also had a good variety of micro’s and local beer. They also had several ciders, which were nice on a hot day. The restaurants’ a little on the small-​ish side, but there were only a few people there when we went in. There’s a few tv’s, but it’s more like an Irish pub rather than a sports bar…
The food was pretty good, although we only got appetizers. The chicken skewers were good, but a little small for the $ 8 price. We’ll have to come back next time for a whole meal.

Visited 15 June 2013
This is a fun little place. It has the hint of the Irish. Great wait staff and the owner came around to greet and meet all. It is a small place on the street but has additional seating in the basement and some limited seating on the street. I had the Fish and Chips. Not too bad. There were three small to medium sizes of fish that really had a great beer batter flavor, along with an enormous amount of french fries. Too many fries for me. With a slight spicy flavor. My Husband had one of their Hamburgers. Nothing out of the ordinary, Great flavor he said. But funny, it looked like it was a little bigger than a slider Not the same size but a very small burger with lots of flavor.
Parking is either on the street or at a parking garage a few blocks away. Typical Frederick parking for down town.
The seating outside is very limited and it is right on the sidewalk. They do have a basement, but we only went to the first level which was not very large.
Would I come back? Probably. If in the area and looking for a place to eat. But would not make special plans to go. I also would not get fries but may try the Shepards pie.

I’ve been to Magoo’s in a few separate ways: brunch, crowded bar and deserted bar.
The service has always been excellent for me, no matter the situation. From the owner to the waitstaff and bartenders, everyone not only puts in the effort towards their jobs, they’re extremely friendly. The service is the best thing about Magoo’s.
For brunch I had the bangers and mash, and was a little disappointed that the sausage wasn’t more flavorful. A little light on the gravy as well, in general I just wanted more pop from this. My screwdriver was quite strong though: I approve.
On non-​crowded nights in Frederick, I don’t necessarily recommend Magoo’s. When I’ve been there on random weeknights, it’s a very thin crowd. It could be a nice destination if you had a group of people and wanted some space for yourselves, but honestly on random weeknights in Frederick you can find space for a group just about anywhere.
However, when it’s a weekend or a big night (Thanksgiving Eve, St. Patty’s, etc.), Magoo’s suddenly becomes very crowded, in a good way. Even when the place is packed to the gills, the great staff they have keep drinks moving pretty quickly, which most places should find enviable. The basement specifically can get very crowded and very hot, on busy nights I tend to stay at ground level and float around the crowd.
Magoo’s isn’t the star of downtown, and likely never will be. But it’s another solid piece of Frederick’s downtown offerings, and definitely has its moments.

One of my fave places in Frederick. SO friendly!
I really like the «Skinny Leprechaun» menu. It’s plenty of food, but healthy and tasty, too.
I always leave full but not, «OhMyGodIFeelDisgusting» full.
Also, love their hard ciders.

I adore this place. The atmosphere is utterly charming. The service is very personable. My favorite part, though? They serve Barry’s Irish tea. Heaven! The food is filling and hearty and very reasonably priced.