McGovern's Bar

Great bartender....she was extremely friendly..!! Will return..

It’s a local bar. They have a pool table 🤙🏻Monday, Tuesday and Sunday are closed.

New ownership that knows what they're doing. Plenty of games. A lot of seating.

I like this place, always something good on tap. Giant Jenga...

Great place, try the Scooby snacks shot, it's their specialty

Bartenders were friendly and knew their liquor and beers.

Sunday night is metal night! Do yourself a favor and go rock out!

The locals local. Welcoming to all. Staff is attentive. No b.s.

Good place to hang out with friends.

Chill and relaxing place, with a friendly owner

Great bartenders!

Great local bar

Great hangout spot with friends after work. Love that they let you bring your own food and eat there

My favorite bar in San Mateo. Very chill, lots of screens, and a good beer selection.

I had the pleasure of listening to the Spellbreakers on Saturday! They are an amazing band🎙️🎺🎻🎷🎵 and the place was hopping.

Family owned, free pool, & the best drink prices in San Mateo. Everyone is treated like family here.

Always a great.place.to have a drink bartender is great and love the atmosphere

Fun times, nice bartenders, beer pong, darts, pool and more

best craft beer in San Mateo . rotating taps and monthly tastings

Great fun bartenders on point a bunch of nostalgic games air hockey and pool!

great as usual. good costumes good food and great band! happy bday matt!

Lovely lil pub/dive, will be coming back frequently

I came here to relax. Supposedly a shower singles bar, but I enjoy the environment

Love this place! Great neighborhood bar!

The owner is super nice, he made me a special drink. definitely recommended.

Christina Liang

The owner is super nice, he made me a special drink. definitely recommended.

Came here with my best friend and fiancé for a few drinks and the bartender Matt was absolutely amazing. He was very professional and informative while being polite which was very much appreciated. Will definitely be back.

All day every day. This place is classic san mateo. Come on in and order your favorite dive bar classic. Mine? Moscow mule w tanqueray Keep it classy or keep it trashy folks.

Best bar in San Mateo. Old fashioned wood bar is from another era and must be seen to be appreciated. The rest of the place is modern and up to date. Go there.

This has always been my favorite place to get together with friends. With a friend owning the place now, I couldn't imagine recommending anywhere else to go. Great staff, great music and great prices!

Awesome bar with a great tap selection, you can't find a better rotation in San Mateo.

The live band (Richmond Kings) was GREAT!!! The atmosphere was Irish American, inviting, and spacious. The bartender was friendly, fun, and attentive. They also have a pool table. Very cool place! I'll definitely be going back.

Bar has tons of character, half the patrons are regulars, makes for great crowd, the beer and spirit selection can't be beat in San Mateo.

Large, open, decent beer selection, pong, pool, pinball. Large liquor selection Addendum: had an awesome time playing darts on their machine. Would highly recommend

Jason McKenna

The live band (Richmond Kings) was GREAT!!! The atmosphere was Irish American, inviting, and spacious. The bartender was friendly, fun, and attentive. They also have a pool table. Very cool place! I'll definitely be going back.

Jack campbell

Bar has tons of character, half the patrons are regulars, makes for great crowd, the beer and spirit selection can't be beat in San Mateo.

Riley S

Came here with my best friend and fiancé for a few drinks and the bartender Matt was absolutely amazing. He was very professional and informative while being polite which was very much appreciated. Will definitely be back.

Melinda Buttle Cardona

All day every day. This place is classic san mateo. Come on in and order your favorite dive bar classic. Mine? Moscow mule w tanqueray Keep it classy or keep it trashy folks.

Gavin McGee

Large, open, decent beer selection, pong, pool, pinball. Large liquor selection Addendum: had an awesome time playing darts on their machine. Would highly recommend

Brian Patterson

This has always been my favorite place to get together with friends. With a friend owning the place now, I couldn't imagine recommending anywhere else to go. Great staff, great music and great prices!

John Farris

Best bar in San Mateo. Old fashioned wood bar is from another era and must be seen to be appreciated. The rest of the place is modern and up to date. Go there.

Michael Powell

Awesome bar with a great tap selection, you can't find a better rotation in San Mateo.

Cool place

It's a quintessential drive bar with low lighting and plenty of elbow space

Spacious full bar with TVs and a few assortment of arcade games.

Nice bartender, good pricing, lots of good seating.

Great bartender. Nice big room.

A good late night bar to chill and talk

Good place for a nice meal.

getting better...especially on Thursdays.

One of the last few original San Mateo pubs that still has class. Reminds me of San Mateo before our rapid urban over-growth and I'm glad it's still around.

Me and my friends love to came here for our reunions bartenders are always nice and friendly

Kind of divey, but drinks were well priced compared to other places in the area and the bartender was very attentive.

3.8/5. Decent pub. Pliny on tap. Same owners as Route 92 Sports Bar.

Great beer on top, live entertainment, and games. Bartenders got in a fight with each other which was concerning.

Dank Irish pub with great beer selection, decent pool table, and a great change of pace from the uppity tool bars of the area.

My favorite local hangout. Pool table, rotating beer taps, and friendly staff.

New owner, more beer on tap now, cash only, good prices, no darts anymore, no beer list which is crazy when you've got 10+ beers on tap, super casual place

Too much testosterone in here for me but the ambiance is nice and the staff is very kind and friendly. The pool tables are a plus

Went to McGoverns due to the last time at Eddy's Sports Bar smelt like a urinal. Walked in tonight to McGoverns and the first thing we smelt was a urinal. Smelt like they mopped the bar with a dirty urinal mop. If it wasn't for the female bartender

McGovern's Bar is a great place to hangout with friends. The drinks are reasonably priced. But the place could be cleaner. The tables are sticky and the beer pong cups are moldy. Atmosphere: Has a chill and inviting atmosphere. My friends and I usually play darts, pool, and beer pong. They have a foosball table as well. Drinks: They have a wide selection of beers on tap, and an okay selection of spirits and wines. The cocktails are bad though, so I would recommend sticking with the basics. They have a shot and free 24oz PBR beer deal. Service: The service at McGovern's Bar is friendly and attentive. The bartenders are always happy to make recommendations, and they are quick to get your drinks. Parking: There is street parking available, but it can be difficult to find in the afternoon (night time is not busy). There is also a parking garage located a few blocks away. I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun/affordable place to chill with friends.

Grungy but familiar local bar. Very dark, lit by the lights of the glowing video game and pinball machines in the back. When it picks up, though, there are a few interesting characters. Good beer selection and the owner is friendly and knowledgeable.

Tammie S

Went to McGoverns due to the last time at Eddy's Sports Bar smelt like a urinal. Walked in tonight to McGoverns and the first thing we smelt was a urinal. Smelt like they mopped the bar with a dirty urinal mop. If it wasn't for the female bartender

Christopher Chua

McGovern's Bar is a great place to hangout with friends. The drinks are reasonably priced. But the place could be cleaner. The tables are sticky and the beer pong cups are moldy. Atmosphere: Has a chill and inviting atmosphere. My friends and I usually play darts, pool, and beer pong. They have a foosball table as well. Drinks: They have a wide selection of beers on tap, and an okay selection of spirits and wines. The cocktails are bad though, so I would recommend sticking with the basics. They have a shot and free 24oz PBR beer deal. Service: The service at McGovern's Bar is friendly and attentive. The bartenders are always happy to make recommendations, and they are quick to get your drinks. Parking: There is street parking available, but it can be difficult to find in the afternoon (night time is not busy). There is also a parking garage located a few blocks away. I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun/affordable place to chill with friends.

Alyssa Vargas

Too much testosterone in here for me but the ambiance is nice and the staff is very kind and friendly. The pool tables are a plus

David Dolnick

New owner, more beer on tap now, cash only, good prices, no darts anymore, no beer list which is crazy when you've got 10+ beers on tap, super casual place

Ernest French

Grungy but familiar local bar. Very dark, lit by the lights of the glowing video game and pinball machines in the back. When it picks up, though, there are a few interesting characters. Good beer selection and the owner is friendly and knowledgeable.

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It's alright, but the entire area is a bit pricey. Doesn't get too rowdy

It's a bar in Belmont, usually safe with older crowd

Pretty expensive for a dive bar.

NO PINBALL MACHINES

.....not bad.

Great bar. Wasnt there long enough to really feel the place out.

Big bar that always seems empty. Wish they would clean the place, kinda gross. Alcohol is great!

Large area with many booths, tall bar tables and a pool table which was great. Easily accommodated a group of 15 and could have handled more. On the downside, while others liked their beers, the cocktails ($8) were affordable but not really good.

S Williams

Big bar that always seems empty. Wish they would clean the place, kinda gross. Alcohol is great!

Patricia Saylor

Large area with many booths, tall bar tables and a pool table which was great. Easily accommodated a group of 15 and could have handled more. On the downside, while others liked their beers, the cocktails ($8) were affordable but not really good.

Cash only whole in the wall. Meh beer selection.

Pésimo, si no tienes pasaporte no puedes quedarte, ni pedir alcohol, no valen los documentos nacionales de identidad. Camarera y gente muy borde, no es representativo, pero es el lado más hater de eeuu 🇺🇸 Si puedes, visita otro bar!!

+3

The staff here are rude

Nnnnnn!! Jose left and now the restaurant tastes really bad ! Food service sucks! You pay alot for a piece of meat.

Owner does not accept valid international IDs. Really unfortunate as I was looking forward to enjoying drinks with coworkers.

Worst place.. the guy behind the bar was so rude and unpleasant and he told us to leave before 2pm in a very rude manner.. he was rude with all other customers too..

30yrs old and 25yr old my boyfriend and I have both been coming here since We turned 21. The bartender served my boyfriend and I a round of beers and we sat down for our little date night. Having a good time, and we notice a large man come in and lean against the bar and start messing around with a taser. Like turning it on inside to show it off. Not a biggie, we laughed about it, just kind of small D energy. Then my boyfriend goes to get a second round and the big guy turns around and ask him for ID (mind you they’ve already served us). My boyfriend gives him his FEDRAL ISSUED passport ID card and he says they won’t serve us. He didn’t even glance at it just said he wouldn’t accept it. Also keep in mind we moved back to our home town of San Mateo recently and since then we’ve been coming here a lot for our nights out. We have not once had this issue. Seems like security guard with some ego issues, flexing a taser and denying regulars they’ve already served.

Bar is kinda dirty , bartender is one of the worst and rude in the area . Should be fired right away . Everybody I speak to about this agrees with me . .. if they clean it more and change the bartender I would be willing to improve this score

Absolutely the worst. The worst service in San Francisco, we were asked to leave the bar completely sober as soon as we walked in, as we were ready to buy a few drinks. Ridiculous bouncer and bartender on a power trip. Do not go here

I used to stop by this place on regular bases and always got great cervice. Friday evening, 2 bartenders. Female chit chatting with a group of her friends , making one drink after another. The male walked passed me and left the serving area. From now on, ill come in on evenings when the " dynamic " i hope they get jobs somewhere else soon, is NOT destroying the reputation of this establishment.

Nichole Sacco

Absolutely the worst. The worst service in San Francisco, we were asked to leave the bar completely sober as soon as we walked in, as we were ready to buy a few drinks. Ridiculous bouncer and bartender on a power trip. Do not go here

Oscar Villanueva

Nnnnnn!! Jose left and now the restaurant tastes really bad ! Food service sucks! You pay alot for a piece of meat.

Romy Deselover

30yrs old and 25yr old my boyfriend and I have both been coming here since We turned 21. The bartender served my boyfriend and I a round of beers and we sat down for our little date night. Having a good time, and we notice a large man come in and lean against the bar and start messing around with a taser. Like turning it on inside to show it off. Not a biggie, we laughed about it, just kind of small D energy. Then my boyfriend goes to get a second round and the big guy turns around and ask him for ID (mind you they’ve already served us). My boyfriend gives him his FEDRAL ISSUED passport ID card and he says they won’t serve us. He didn’t even glance at it just said he wouldn’t accept it. Also keep in mind we moved back to our home town of San Mateo recently and since then we’ve been coming here a lot for our nights out. We have not once had this issue. Seems like security guard with some ego issues, flexing a taser and denying regulars they’ve already served.

Dmitriy Kharnak

I used to stop by this place on regular bases and always got great cervice. Friday evening, 2 bartenders. Female chit chatting with a group of her friends , making one drink after another. The male walked passed me and left the serving area. From now on, ill come in on evenings when the " dynamic " i hope they get jobs somewhere else soon, is NOT destroying the reputation of this establishment.