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    McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Restaurant in Nashville
    Restaurant

    McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant

    Donelson, Nashville

    Restaurant in Nashville, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    A strong casual pick in Donelson when the goal is Irish pub comfort, live-music energy, and an easy group-friendly room. Lunch is the calmer value play; dinner is better for birthdays, reunions, or dates that benefit from atmosphere over quiet polish.

    About McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant

    McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Nashville is a casual Traditional Irish Pub Food option. With a price point of about $35 per person and a casual dress code, it fits diners looking for a relaxed meal built around that cuisine category.

    McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant is a casual Traditional Irish Pub Food restaurant in Nashville at about $35 per person.

    Best for a casual Irish pub meal

    The clearest reason to choose McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant is the match between cuisine, price, and dress code. This is a casual Nashville restaurant serving Traditional Irish Pub Food at about $35 per person, so it is best considered for an easygoing meal rather than evaluated on claims about a specialized format.

    Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Friday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

    For diners scanning broader Nashville options, the Nashville restaurants guide is the better place to compare across cuisines; this venue is most relevant when Traditional Irish Pub Food is the actual brief.

    What makes it worth choosing in Nashville

    The appeal is its clear identity: a casual Nashville restaurant focused on Traditional Irish Pub Food.

    For a special occasion, choose it only if the occasion is meant to feel easygoing. For a business meal, date, or family outing, the same rule applies: it is most appropriate when the group wants a casual Traditional Irish Pub Food option.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11 am–9 pm
    Location
    2740 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, United States
    Website
    mcnamarasirishpub.com
    Phone
    +1 615-885-7262

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Traditional, warm Irish pub atmosphere with a focus on authentic Irish hospitality and a clean, inviting, family-friendly feel, often featuring lively pub energy when busy.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyCozyClassic

    Best For

    Casual HangoutFamilyGroup Dining

    Experience

    Live MusicStandalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Beer, Whiskey, Cocktails
    Dietary
    Gluten-free options
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    Getting there
    2740 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, United States

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    11 am–9 pm
    Wednesday
    11 am–9 pm
    Thursday
    11 am–9 pm
    Friday
    11 am–10 pm
    Saturday
    11 am–10 pm
    Sunday
    Closed

    Location

    2740 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, United States · Directions

    +1 615-885-7262

    mcnamarasirishpub.com

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant?

    Keep it casual. McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant has a casual dress code.

    Is McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant worth the price?

    It can be, if you want Traditional Irish Pub Food in Nashville at about $35 per person. The value depends on whether that casual cuisine and price point match what you are looking for.

    Is McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant good for a special occasion?

    It works best for a low-key special occasion, especially if the goal is a comfortable casual meal. For a more formal celebration, another Nashville dining room may be a better fit.

    What are alternatives to McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Nashville?

    Look for other Nashville casual dining spots if you want a different mood or cuisine. McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant is the clearer choice when you specifically want Traditional Irish Pub Food at about $35 per person.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant?

    The details identify McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant as a Traditional Irish Pub Food restaurant at about $35 per person.