Finnegans Marin Restaurant & Bar - Novato (CA)

5 /5 Gabriela Cadena: Came for happy hour and had a blast. Thanks to Adam for answering our questions and making a great Brandy Press, cocktail of the day. We had the Reuben rolls, calamari and chicken dore (best of the three items we ordered in my opinion -- the vegetables and mashed potatoes were exquisite). Loved the local atmosphere. Will definitely return.

4 /5 Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou: Dont ask how, but this awesome family-owned and operated pub—a Marin staple that has its roots in Northern New Jersey—somehow managed to find its way across the continent and ended up right here in Novato, CA, where delicious tacos and potent 100% Agave tequila usually rule! The secret sauce is the Finnegan family, who brought a piece of the East Coast with them. The Novato location, which opened in 1985, is the oldest continually run pub in Marin, and the family connection runs even deeper. The original Finnegan’s, founded in 1978 in Hoboken, New Jersey, was opened by the grandfather of the current owners. Now thats what you call lineage! Judging from all the happy faces in the place, no one is complaining about this Jersey transplant! Years and years ago, when I lived in New Jersey, I visited the Hoboken location often, and I must say it was one of our favorite hangout spots. Finnegans is the kind of place where happy hour wings and a crisp Cobb Salad perfectly pair with a couple of top-notch IPAs. My significant other went for the classic Fish n’ Chips—and I can attest that those chips are worth fighting over! We were happy as a couple of clams, even if I was the designated driver. If there had been a game on, I tell you, I would not have stopped at just two IPAs! It’s a pub built for staying awhile, steeped in local history, and still serving up that classic Finnegans hospitality from the minute they opened over 35 years ago on Grant Avenue.

4 /5 Brian Woodson: I arrived at 5:45 and found that their outside seating was already full. The lovely hostess led me to a solo table in the back of the restaurant. After a wait of less than 10 minutes, my waitress arrived. I promptly placed my order. The restaurant was starting to fill up and get busy, so I wanted to get my order in. I ordered a side salad and a bacon cheeseburger with fries. After a wait of about 20 minutes, my salad arrived. The burger and fries was delivered while I was still enjoying rhe salad. My only complaint is that they should have waited on the burger until I was finished with the salad. The burger and fries sat at my table and cooled down while I finished my salad. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. It just could have been better. I kind of felt like an after thought by the employees. It was a real effort to get the attention of the staff to request the check.

5 /5 Alicia Cruz: A group from work was meeting at Finneganns and the table was limited. Seven of us walked outside and the professional friendly hostess said "Absolutel,how many in your party" when we aske for an outside table. The hostess was pleasant and patient with our only-drinks order. One person was not pleased with the drink order and she kindly replaced it for a ne drink. Our group moved inside and the service at the bar was wonderful! Friendly bartenders and prompt to notice our presence.

4 /5 Peters Construction: Pretty cool old school pub, i enjoyed the food but drinks could have been better