About us

About us

Established in 1978 as a one-room pub house, John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden has risen to the top of the class in St. Louis. In fact, Esquire Magazine chose this pub as its only bar honored in the city of St. Louis in their June 2011 Edition, saluting the best bars in America. National Geographic also named us one of America's Most Authentic Irish Pubs! We are known throughout the Midwest for our great Irish music, food, drink, and 15,000+ square foot outdoor garden, complete with breathtaking landscaping, a fountain, a waterfall, and three terrific outdoor bars. Inside and out, McGurk's is 20,000 square feet of pure craic.

Irish musicians entertain the patrons nightly, traveling to St. Louis from Galway to Dublin, Cork to Derry. The inside of McGurk's is a series of strung together dining rooms and bars. Its brick and wood decor completed with wonderful Irish artifacts makes guests think they are visiting a pub in Dublin. We have become the perfect place to celebrate special occasions like rehearsal dinners and private banquets.

McGurk's has all the available Irish beer and spirits. On Tuesday through Thursday we open at 4PM, and open at 11:30AM Friday through Sunday. In addition to typical pub grub, we offer wonderful steaks, assorted fish entrees, pasta specialties, and several delightful traditional Irish dishes.

Great food, drink, and entertainment make this a memorable stop. We look forward to raising a pint with you upon your next visit. Join us where Irish history meets Soulard tradition. Slainte!