McGarry’s Irish Pub

Bakersfield calls for a distinction between downtown and its outlying commercial corridors. McGarry’s is on Calloway Drive in the city’s northwest; the other option in this guide, Eye Street Pub, is downtown, where Visit Bakersfield outlines a walking route of murals and galleries around 19th and Eye streets. They are not consecutive stops on foot. Plan a drive or check Golden Empire Transit from the starting point; we do not claim a stop at either door without confirming it in the trip planner.

McGarry’s describes its program as “a pub with a purpose,” with live music and events supporting a local family. The published menu focuses on drinks, including Guinness and other beers, whiskey, Irish coffee, Jameson Smash, and house cocktails; it does not show a food menu, so it should not be planned as a restaurant. Maps marks the entrance wheelchair accessible, and reviews mention Tuesday karaoke, bands, welcoming bar service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Check the event calendar for performers and special nights.

There is a small discrepancy in the business’s stated history: its text says it was founded in 2021, while its official logo says “Est. 2020.” We therefore do not present a founding year as settled fact. The address and phone used here match the current Maps listing and contact page; the homepage footer shows a different street number, so opening directions from the current listing before leaving is sensible. Public reviews can help describe the bar experience, but they do not replace that practical check.

McGarry’s suits an evening of music or karaoke and drinks, particularly for visitors on the west side of Bakersfield. Eye Street offers a more central, cocktail-focused plan: the local tourism directory highlights its Black and Tan and Irish Maid and explicitly says the pub does not serve food. Its Maps listing has a small review sample, focused mainly on cocktails and bar service, so we present it as a specialized alternative rather than an equivalent to a kitchen pub. Check events, drinks, and the return trip before choosing.