Finn McCools

4.2 (42)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

2702 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Great for craft beers

Finn McCool's is a stunning old world Gastro-pub with a modern sensibility & heavy emphasis on quality food & drinks. Designed with rich wood, antique Gaelic stained glass and gorgeous original art that was dis-assembled, shipped over from Belfast Northern Ireland through the Panama canal and meticulously re-assembled on Main Street in Santa Monica.

Finns boasts over 18 beers on tap, 200 whiskeys and an impressive menu of quality traditional & modern offerings from the newer "Build your own Burger" and "R&D Menu" (where customers get to help choose the next menu items) to classic offerings like "Fish & Chips in a Newspaper", "Guinness Irish Stew" and the iconic "Irish Breakfast".

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Burgers, Irish
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Website
http://www.finnmccoolsirishpub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Geraldine Gilliland
Catering
Finn McCool's is a great choice to cater your next party or special occasion. <br /><br />With our own private ranch in Malibu that specializes in beautiful weddings, concerts, cooking classes and other events, we have perfected the art of catering and your group is sure to love what we bring to the table!
Private party facilities
We don't have a 'Private Room' in the traditional sense, but we do have a large section of the restaurant that is fully separated by beautiful burgundy curtains that can accommodate seated dinners for up to 30 or cocktail receptions for up to 75. Call or email us for more details.

Location
2702 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Hill
Parking Details
There is ample parking both on the street or in the many public parking lots directly behind Finn McCool's between Main Street and Neilson Way.
Public transport
Finn McCool's is close to many public transit stops.
Entertainment
Finns boasts a great line-up of entertainment every week! MONDAY-TEAM TRIVIA @ 7PM, CASH & PRIZES! TUESDAY- LIVE TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC FROM 8PM-11PMTHURSDAY- LIVE MUSIC FROM 9PM-1AM (BLUEGRASS, JAZZ, FOLK, CLASSIC ROCK, ETC)FRIDAY- LIVE MUSIC FROM 10PM-2AM (BLUEGRASS, JAZZ, FOLK, CLASSIC ROCK, ETC)SATURDAY- LIVE MUSIC FROM 10PM-2AM (BLUEGRASS, JAZZ, FOLK, CLASSIC ROCK, ETC)SUNDAY- LIVE TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC FROM 5PM-PM
Additional
Bar Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Finn McCools.

4.2

(42)

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

42 Reviews

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KathleenL
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff! Great food! Great drinks! I had a wonderful time at Finn McCools!
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LouiseT
Los Angeles8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 January 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very noisy with the live music but great food!
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JeanneC
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going there for years. Never disappointed. New Year's Eve Irish time (4PM) is the best. Service couldn't be better.
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lynndajoi
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 September 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Expected a more authentic Irish experience. 5 o clock Saturday crowd is loud...therefore the music was on blast...no Hozier, Luca Bloom, U2 music selections just loud 90s. Drinks were excellent, Guinness very well poured. Guinness Irish beef stew, not to order again. Tasted like it was a week old, frozen and reheated. Fish and chips quite good, fresh. Go for the drinks, bar is a beauty.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 September 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was very tasty and good value. However more attention to detail is required both our burgers had fillings missing and had to be queried.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 July 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Monday night with Dave and Dream Builders T
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Rini Gold
Los Angeles10 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 April 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
How can opentable suggest a 10:00 am reservation when the restaurant was doesn’t open that early? I noticed the same time was available today at North Italia in Santa Monica. Luckily, I knew they didn’t open until 11:00. Know it concerns both opentable and the selected restaurant when the guest with a reservation doesn’t show. How about when the guest shows after making a reservation on your site and the restaurant isn’t open. You can do better. At least we had a nice walk even though the door to Finn McCool’s was locked.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles4 reviews
1.0
Dined on 18 March 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had reservation from 1 week ago. When i showed up at the door they said reservations were cancelled. No one contacted us to make such a change. We asked for the manager and the bouncer went back and forth and he never showed up. When i asked for manager they said ok wait. Made us wait for a while and then they said you have to pay a $10 cover each. Very rude and disrespectful! Totally ruined my night and St. Patty's!!!!! Not coming back!
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Charlee
Los Angeles13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 March 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
They never seem to have enough help - long wait times to have your order taken; have the food delivered; have tables cleared...
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Italian Gold
Chicago / Illinois50 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 December 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was very sketchy. Made a reservation for 6 for 745pm. Host seemed to have no clue. Waited at the bar until a table opened up. Waitress was in a big rush to take our order as we sat down. Once the food came which was good she disappeared and we had to check with another waitress to get our check. Definitely not a Gastro pub. Food was good but service was lacking
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Burgers, Irish
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Website
http://www.finnmccoolsirishpub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Geraldine Gilliland
Catering
Finn McCool's is a great choice to cater your next party or special occasion. <br /><br />With our own private ranch in Malibu that specializes in beautiful weddings, concerts, cooking classes and other events, we have perfected the art of catering and your group is sure to love what we bring to the table!
Private party facilities
We don't have a 'Private Room' in the traditional sense, but we do have a large section of the restaurant that is fully separated by beautiful burgundy curtains that can accommodate seated dinners for up to 30 or cocktail receptions for up to 75. Call or email us for more details.

Location
2702 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Hill
Parking Details
There is ample parking both on the street or in the many public parking lots directly behind Finn McCool's between Main Street and Neilson Way.
Public transport
Finn McCool's is close to many public transit stops.
Entertainment
Finns boasts a great line-up of entertainment every week! MONDAY-TEAM TRIVIA @ 7PM, CASH & PRIZES! TUESDAY- LIVE TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC FROM 8PM-11PMTHURSDAY- LIVE MUSIC FROM 9PM-1AM (BLUEGRASS, JAZZ, FOLK, CLASSIC ROCK, ETC)FRIDAY- LIVE MUSIC FROM 10PM-2AM (BLUEGRASS, JAZZ, FOLK, CLASSIC ROCK, ETC)SATURDAY- LIVE MUSIC FROM 10PM-2AM (BLUEGRASS, JAZZ, FOLK, CLASSIC ROCK, ETC)SUNDAY- LIVE TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC FROM 5PM-PM
Additional
Bar Dining

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