McKinney's Irish Pub – American
Stepping into McKinney's Irish Pub feels like a warm embrace, where the hum of lively conversation mingles with the irresistible aroma of toasted rye and bubbling cheese. This spirited gathering spot reimagines classic comfort through savory plates like golden-brown Reuben sliders and crisp Irish nachos, all perfectly paired with velvety, stout-infused dips that invite guests to linger over a pint in a cozy, convivial atmosphere.
151 North 8th Street, Lincoln NE 68508 https://lincoln.mckinneyspub.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, soy-free
Diet fit at McKinney's Irish Pub
Dairy-Free at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corned Beef and Cabbage and Guinness Onion Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Corned Beef and Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach Artichoke Dip, Irish Flag Salad and Veggie Melt. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef Salad, Shepherd's Pie and Pub Mac and Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including McKinney's Gold Cocktail and Guinness Onion Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach Artichoke Dip, Bread Pudding and McKinney's Gold Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corned Beef and Cabbage and French Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub in Lincoln has 9 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach Artichoke Dip, House Salad and Fish Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at McKinney's Irish Pub
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Twice Baked Loaded Potato Skin | 20.4 g | 63.7 g |
| Club Sandwich | 49.1 g | 57.3 g |
| Deluxe Grilled Cheese | 60.7 g | 57.2 g |
| Chicken Philly | 20.8 g | 44.2 g |
| Irish Nachos | 95.1 g | 41.8 g |
| Shepherd's Pie | 11.9 g | 39.7 g |
| Veggie Melt | 25 g | 39.3 g |
| Chicken BLT Caesar | 98.5 g | 32.9 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Turkey Panini | 9.9 g | 31 g |
| French Dip | 52 g | 30.4 g |
| Peanut Butter Burger | 34.4 g | 29.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its inviting and well-designed space, guests frequently praise the appetizing chicken dishes and the overall quality of the menu. Reviewers highlight the helpful and attentive service staff who provide a seamless experience through regular check-ins and a welcoming attitude. Standout dishes include the flavorful chicken, which diners recommend as a reliable choice for group gatherings and professional outings.
Menu
Starters
- Twice Baked Loaded Potato Skin - $9.99: Potato skin loaded with Irish cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits & Irish champ. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel Bites - $8.99: Pepper jack-filled mini pretzels served with cheese sauce and pub mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Sliders - $8.99: Corned beef, 1000 Island dressing, sauerkraut & Swiss cheese are served on four dinner rolls. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Wings (6pcs) - $7.99: Served naked or tossed in lemon garlic, honey mustard, Jameson BBQ, mild or habanero sauce with carrots, celery and choice of dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Nachos - $9.99: Spiral fries smothered in beer cheese sauce, Jameson BBQ, pulled pork, onion, tomatoes and peppers. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $9.99: Homemade spinach artichoke dip topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guinness Onion Dip - $8.99: Homemade onion dip served with potato chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Quesadilla - $8.99: Corned beef, 1000 Island dressing, sauerkraut & Swiss in a jalapeno cheese tortilla. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini & Sandwiches
- Reuben Panini - $9.99: Corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and 1000 Island. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Panini - $9.99: Slow-roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss, tomato & spinach dip Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Panini - $9.99: Corned beef, Swiss, pub mustard & stout-braised onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Grilled Cheese - $8.99: Cheddar, Swiss, American, bacon & tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Melt - $8.99: Mushrooms, spinach artichoke dip, tomato & red onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $9.99: Slow-cooked roast beef, Guinness onions, and Swiss & served on a baguette with a side of au jus and horsey. Dietary tags: Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smithwick's Pulled Pork Sandwich - $9.99: Pulled pork braised in Smithwick's, Jameson BBQ sauce- served on a bun and garnished with house-made slaw. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Dunker - $9.99: Choice of corned beef or turkey served on a baguette, topped with Irish champ, cheddar cheese and wilted spinach, with a side of gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Sandwich - $10.99: Turkey, roast beef, American cheese, Swiss, bacon, romaine, garlic mayonnaise & tomato. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Philly - $9.99: Fire-braised chicken topped with green peppers, mushrooms, onion and Swiss cheese. Served on a baguette. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $8.99: Corona Cod served on a bun topped with tarter, lettuce, and tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Jameson BBQ Bacon Burger - $10.99: 1/4 lb. burger topped with Jameson BBQ, hickory smoked bacon, Swiss, red onions, tomatoes and lettuce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Burger - $11.99: 1/4 lb. burger topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, corned beef and 1000 Island. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $9.99: Quarter pound burger cooked medium well topped with mushrooms, tomatoes & onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Butter Burger - $9.99: Quarter pound burger topped with Swiss cheese, Mandarin chutney, jerk peanut butter Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Irish Coddle - $10.99: Baby red potatoes mixed with caramelized onions, Irish sausage & bacon. Baked to perfection and topped with green onions and cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd's Pie - $11.99: Fresh lamb and vegetables in a rich sauce, baked with an Irish champ top. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese - $10.99: Grilled or breaded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, onions, green peppers, cheddar cheese - topped with a butter panko crust Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangers and Mash - $11.99: House-made pork sausage on Irish champ with onion gravy and wilted spinach. Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Fish and Chips - $11.99: Corona beer battered cod, spiral fries, house tartar sauce, lime and lemon. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Mac and Cheese - $10.99: Fire braised ham, Irish cheese sauce, green peppers and red onions and topped with a butter panko crust. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef and Cabbage - $12.99: Steamed cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Bowl - $10.99: Corona beef, cheddar cheese, Irish champ, corn, gravy and chives. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender Basket - $10.99: 4 breaded chicken tenders served with spiral fries and a choice of dipping sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corona Fish Tacos - $7.99: 2 corona battered cod tacos topped with pico, crema and coleslaw in a flour tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and salsa. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Irish Stew (Cup) - $3.99: Guinness braised lamb, potatoes, onions, celery and carrots served with a dinner roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder (Cup) - $3.99: Potatoes, bacon, celery, onions & clams Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $10.99: Breaded chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, tortilla strips & bacon bits. Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8.99: Romaine, tomato, red onion, cucumber, artichoke hearts, cheddar and croutons. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken BLT Caesar - $10.99: Fire-braised chicken, romaine, croutons, tomatoes, bacon and Parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $10.99: Roast beef, turkey, romaine, tomato, red onion, cucumber, artichoke hearts, cheddar, croutons and bacon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Flag Salad - $8.99: Romaine, green apple, craisins, Parmesan cheese, mandarin oranges and toasted almonds. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Guinness Draft - $6: Draft beer
- Angry Orchard - $5: Draft cider
- McKinney's Gold Cocktail - $7: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Ginger Ale. Lime Wedge Garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Irish Mule - $8: Jameson, Lime Juice, and Ginger Beer served in a copper mug
- Irish Coffee - $8: Jameson, Bailey's, Coffee, Brown Sugar, topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips
Desserts
- Guinness Float - $7.49: Guinness topped with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream, with Bailey's whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bailey's Cheesecake - $5.99: Your choice of vanilla or chocolate. Topped with Bailey's whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $5.99: Homemade bread pudding served with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about McKinney's Irish Pub
- Is McKinney's Irish Pub dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. McKinney's Irish Pub has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corned Beef and Cabbage and Guinness Onion Dip.
- What can I eat at McKinney's Irish Pub on a dairy-free diet?
- Corned Beef and Cabbage and Guinness Onion Dip carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does McKinney's Irish Pub have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including McKinney's Gold Cocktail and Guinness Onion Dip.
- Is McKinney's Irish Pub gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at McKinney's Irish Pub?
- Twice Baked Loaded Potato Skin, at roughly 63.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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