MacDinton’s Irish Pub — SoHo

MacDinton’s is on South Howard Avenue, the restaurant-and-bar corridor that gives SoHo its recognizable nightlife. The venue combines food, sports, and social programming; its pace shifts between brunch, an afternoon game, and busier late-night hours. It is not the quietest choice in this selection, but it is one of the more flexible places for staying from a meal into an evening out.

The current menu goes beyond starters: shepherd’s pie with garlic mash and Guinness onion gravy, Guinness-battered cod fish and chips, chicken curry, and Irish bangers with garlic mash. It also lists burgers, sandwiches, buffalo dip, a giant pretzel, shepherd’s-pie boxty balls, and an Irish breakfast. Prices and brunch are published online, allowing guests to plan ahead; traditional pub plates are the clearest starting point for a first visit.

Reviews tied to this branch describe an energetic room, with references to the DJ, patio, younger crowd, and heavier traffic on some nights. Other guests describe the staff as welcoming and the venue as a good stop for a beer and sports. That contrast matters: visitors seeking a quiet conversation may prefer an earlier visit, while groups looking for music and activity may find the late-night setting a better fit.

The business says food is served until midnight, but guests should check the location and hours before setting out. The local tourism listing places the pub in SoHo and notes its entertainment and sports offering; the neighborhood has more bars and restaurants nearby, though each stop requires its own travel plan. For a controlled dinner budget, check the official menu and decide between shareable starters and a main plate; for a longer night, the event calendar matters as much as the food list.