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09/19/2026
Fresh tastes better. 🍳✨ Our scratch kitchen is all about doing things the right way—from house-made favorites to the locally sourced eggs on your plate, delivered fresh from Hilliker’s Ranch Fresh Eggs. Because a great breakfast starts close to home. 💚
Join us for brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM!
09/16/2026
March is taking entirely too long to arrive. ☘️🍻
So we’re meeting St. Patrick’s Day halfway! Join us September 17th for $6 Irish beers, $5 Tullamore D.E.W. shots and $4 corned beef tacos—because waiting six more months to get your Irish on is simply unreasonable.
08/21/2026
“Scratch kitchen” isn’t just something we put on the menu. 👨🍳
We asked Chef what it actually means at Hooleys—and he answered while casually filleting a salmon, because we believe in visual aids. 😂🐟
Our sauces? Made in house.
Our dressings? Made in house.
Our burgers? Hand-pattied.
Our steaks? Hand-cut.
Our fish? Filleted right here in our kitchen.
It takes more time. It takes more prep. And there are definitely easier ways to run a kitchen.
But easier doesn’t taste as good.
That’s what we mean when we say Hooleys is a scratch kitchen. ☘️
08/18/2026
Because when we say scratch kitchen, we mean it—even down to the croutons. 🧑🍳
Yep. Those golden little beauties are made right here at Hooleys, fresh out of the oven and apparently ready for their close-up. 😂
There’s a reason people rave about our salads. We start with fresh ingredients, make our dressings from scratch, and—because we’re clearly incapable of taking shortcuts—even make the croutons in-house.
Lettuce has had a rough summer. We’re just out here trying to restore its reputation, one really good salad at a time. 🥬
Come for the pub food. Stay because somehow Hooleys made you excited about ordering a salad. ☘️
08/16/2026
The algorithm knows you so well 🤯
And honestly… who are we to argue with technology? 🍺
Especially when there’s an ice-cold Montucky Cold Snacks Lager waiting for you at Hooleys.
Consider this your sign to stop whatever productive thing you’re doing and come have a beer on the patio. 😎☀️🍻
08/11/2026
🌮 THIS WEEK’S TACO SPECIAL HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🌮
Crispy chicken tossed in our house-made Guinness BBQ, piled onto locally sourced corn tortillas from Garcia’s Puebla Mercado, then topped with fresh cabbage, cheddar cheese and a drizzle of our house-made jalapeño ranch.
Because around here, “Taco Special” doesn’t mean we took something out of a bag and called it a day. 😉
And don’t let this beauty distract you from the rest of Taco Tuesday at Hooleys — the weekly special is just one reason to stop in. We’ve got your favorite tacos, apps, margaritas and plenty more happening all Tuesday long.
Come hungry. We’ll handle the rest. 🍻🌮
08/04/2026
🌮 Taco Tuesday is more than just your favorites.
Every week, Chef creates a scratch-made Taco Special that lets our kitchen show off a little. This week’s feature? House-made Carnitas—slow-cooked until they’re tender, shredded by hand, and served simply with fresh onion, cilantro, and salsa verde so the flavor speaks for itself.
Because around here, scratch cooking isn’t a trend… it’s just how we do things.
Come grab your Taco Tuesday favorites and don’t miss this week’s special. 🌮🍻
07/29/2026
From scratch every chance we get 🍗🤎🍗
07/27/2026
Looks like someone has a serious case of the Mondays... 😏
Luckily, we’ve got the cure.
🍔 All Day Happy Hour
🍺 All Daily Specials
🍷 Drinks, apps, burgers, tacos...
Whatever Monday is throwing at you, we’ve got something to make it better.
See you at Hooleys. 🍀
07/17/2026
Decision of the night:
🤔 Do you go with the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich…
🤤 Order the Beer Battered Asparagus to share…
🥩 Or skip the debate entirely and treat yourself to Prime Rib?
(There’s no wrong answer.)
See you tonight at Hooleys. 🍻
07/16/2026
Some changes are worth getting excited about…
We’ve officially made the switch from canola oil to 100% beef tallow for our fried favorites.
Why? Because great pub food deserves great flavor. Beef tallow has been used for generations to create the kind of crispy, golden, crave-worthy fries, fish, onion rings, and appetizers that keep you reaching for “just one more bite.”
Many of our guests have also been asking for seed oil-free options, and we’re happy to share that this is the first step. We’re working toward becoming completely seed oil free throughout our menu.
At Hooleys, we’re always looking for ways to make great food even better—without losing the comfort, tradition, and scratch-made quality you’ve come to expect.
Come taste the difference and let us know what you think. 🍻
07/04/2026
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at Hooleys!
We’ll be closed Saturday, July 4th so our incredible team can spend the holiday with family and friends.
We’ll be back at it Sunday at 10am serving up scratch-made brunch, $12 bottles of champagne, Bloody Mary specials, and all your Hooleys favorites.
Have a safe, happy Fourth, and we’ll see you for brunch!
❤️🤍💙
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| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 8pm |
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What people say
Hooleys Public House is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Irish pub experience in San Diego. The owner and founder, Craig MacDonald, was so taken by the "Pub Culture" of Ireland that he decided to bring it back to his hometown. With the help of two great friends, he realized his dream and opened the doors to Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill on Saint Patrick's Day in 1999.
The interior of Hooleys captures the true magic of an authentic Irish Pub with polished brass whiskey stills and old church pews supporting the bar, all shipped from Ireland to Rancho San Diego. The decor and character also come from the old country, making Hooleys one of the premiere Irish Pubs in San Diego Country.
The menu at Hooleys offers a taste of homemade traditional Irish fayre, bringing the experience of Irish cuisine and hospitality to San Diego. Whether you're looking for classic fish and chips or shepherd's pie, you won't be disappointed.
With two locations in Rancho San Diego and Grossmont Center, Hooleys Public House welcomes you to their Public House with open arms. So come on down and enjoy a pint while saying "Slainte" - Cheers!
