McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar

Usually, Irish pubs in the US are merely cosplaying as Irish. McCarthy’s is a real Irish pub serving real Irish cuisine with a great whisky selection. And make sure to grab scones on the way out. They’re so light and crumbly with crispy edges, nothing like dense American imitations. Irish food can be quite heavy. Make good use of malt vinegar as a condiment. The sausage roll is worth getting for the onion Guinness sauce alone. My only gripe is the baked beans are so inedibly sweet I can’t bring myself to eat it. Those taste Americanized with 3x as much sugar as what’s standard in Europe. The place is always crowded for good reason. As a result, service can have minor hiccups as the waitstaff have to juggle so many tasks. People don’t seem to mind.

McCarthy’s is the perfect blend of American and Irish cuisine. The food is fantastic, the service is superb, and the atmosphere is not only crisp, welcoming, and clean. But you feel like you’re in an Irish pub when you're together with family and/or friends. Our server, Ryan, did a phenomenal job when I was with my family last week. Five Stars and I highly recommend it to all.

My fiancé and I booked McCarthy’s to host our rehearsal dinner for the night before our wedding. I can’t thank Ivan enough for his kindness and dedication in making our intimate dinner a cozy and relaxed evening. The food was unique and delicious! I highly recommend McCarthy’s to anyone looking to host an event.

The banana old fashioned was delicious. The sliders were awful. They were over cooked, dry, and had no flavor. The bear burger was the same. The sausage rolls were good and the gravy was delicious.

Fantastic place. The owner is from Belfast and modeled the bar off of one there. Great traditional Irish food with a really good whiskey. Friendly staff and a nice environment. Must stop if you’re in Bethlehem.

We went during a weeknight and there was live music. I appreciate that you'd place isn't a sports bar with tvs everywhere but truly a traditional pub with a delicious Irish food. We wished we could have enjoyed more food but we went later in the evening and they closed early due to the lack of clientele. We started off stuff the fondue, which was tasty. Then my husband ordered the cottage pie, which was very flavorful and was presented well. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was huge and the best I've had in years! I could only eat the fish. The tartar sauce was perfectly tangy. All in all, everything was delicious. It all needed salt, but that was easily remedied. Can't wait to go back. The live music was great, and the beers were great accompaniment to the dinner.

First time here and I absolutely loved it. I came for lunch and everything was great. I recommend making a reservation because it gets busy quickly. To start, the service is truly top-notch. Our server was fantastic—great recommendations and super helpful with both food and drinks. The dishes were delicious, well-prepared, nicely portioned, and full of flavor. Lastly, the place itself is very cool—perfect for a meal with friends or family. I loved the atmosphere