Maja KwiatkowskaDecember 2025 · via Google
★★★★★
dj did not play my song even though bro said he would. bad out. bro had tunes but no pretty green eyes. #get better dj. fire vibes tho.🔥🔥🔥🔥
Irish · Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Mc Gowan’s Pub Newbridge
Closed now Opens today at 19:30 3.5 on Google · 258 reviews
Opening hours
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Closed now
Opens today at 19:30
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 22:00 – 03:00 |
| Thursday | 19:30 – 03:00 |
| Friday today | 19:30 – 03:00 |
| Saturday | 19:30 – 03:00 |
| Sunday | 19:30 – 03:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsMain Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 XY49
- CuisineIrish
- Price€€€€
- Phone+353 45 469 634
- Nearest stationNewbridge Station · 890 m
- SeatingOutdoor tables
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Mc Gowan’s
On Main Street in Newbridge, Mc Gowan’s is an Irish pub and kitchen serving locals and visitors alike. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
By rail, Newbridge Station is the closest station at 890 m. Newbridge has 103 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. If you want to compare, Central Grill is a short 30 m away.
Facilities recorded for this venue include outdoor seating and wheelchair access. It is open 5 days a week and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The earliest start is 7:30pm on Thursday, and the latest close is 3am on Wednesday. On Google it holds 3.5 out of 5 from 258 reviews. Budget about €40–50 per person.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | €€€€ (fine dining) |
| Typical spend | €40–50 per person |
| Google rating | 3.5 / 5 from 258 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 XY49 |
| Eircode | W12 XY49 |
| Phone | +353 45 469 634 |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Required |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Open | 5 days a week · 35 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Newbridge Station (890 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 40 km |
| Coordinates | 53.18074, -6.79764 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at Mc Gowan’s
Service
- Outdoor seating
Dining
- Seating
- Table service
On the menu
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Quiz night
- Sport
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
- Reservations required
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid street parking
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at Mc Gowan’s
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€14
Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
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€11
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter
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€14
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
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€29
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
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€24
Vegetable Curry
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
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€27
Roast of the Day
Carved roast with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 19:30 – 03:00
- Sunset in Newbridge today: 19:02
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 103 places to eat in Newbridge
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Reviews
Kyle BolandJanuary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Dump. €10 entry just to see suspicious activity everywhere you look. Please don’t come here if your looking for a good night…
Lukasz KochaniukNovember 2025 · via Google
★★★★★
An awful place full of drunk kids vaping on the dance floor. Horrible music, horrible drinks. Barman looks like he doesn't want to be there.
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Write the first reviewQuestions & answers
Where is Mc Gowan’s?
Mc Gowan’s is located at Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 XY49. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Mc Gowan’s open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 19:30 – 03:00.
What time does Mc Gowan’s close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens today at 19:30.
Is Mc Gowan’s wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Can I book a table at Mc Gowan’s?
Yes. Reservations are required — call +353 45 469 634 to book.
What other restaurants are near Mc Gowan’s?
The closest alternatives are Central Grill (30 m), Restodine Ireland (40 m) and Raaw Coffee - George's St (50 m).
How is Mc Gowan’s rated?
Mc Gowan’s has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 258 public reviews.
How much does a meal at Mc Gowan’s cost?
Most diners report spending about €40–50 per person.
Is Mc Gowan’s good for children?
Yes — it is listed as family friendly.
What is the nearest train station?
Newbridge Station is about 890 m away, roughly 11 minutes on foot.
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