Irish Setter Pub

The food was definitely good. Great would be debatable. Service was quick and friendly. I felt like the pork chop had a fair amount of fat to it. The chocolate cake left my palate confused: light without a strong chocolate flavor. I guess it's for some people, but each bite left me unsatisfied. Thought everything was reasonably priced. Will return, though, to try more of the menu.

July 29, 2021 - First time in Presque Isle, we took a chance at the Irish Setter Pub . . . Great Call ! I’d rate this a solid 4.5 experience, but loved the comedy show with a fun server ( thanks Laurie) ! Of course an Irish Pub should offer at least 4 or 5 authentic Irish beers. Strike #1, no Smithwick’s, but they had Red Higgins ! I liked the plethora of Irish family “code of arms” ( family crest) on the wall! We watched a bit of the Red Sox game on the TVs over the bar area. The Irish Setter Pub offered up a few Irish staples such as shepherd’s pie, and fish & chips. . . which we enjoyed! The steak tips may not be Irish, but were tasty! The joke we heard: I guess there’s a nearby town called Jasper, and we were asked . . . “How can you tell the difference between a moose , and a girl from Jasper?” Response. . . “ Oh 50 pounds and a red Flannel shirt!” Kudos to Debi & Sonny Gustin for their 15 years operating a fine Irish pub in Presque Isle! Suggestion: Need more Irish beers ! ( by the next time I visit) Fun Facts Presque Isle ( Maine ) French expression meaning . . . “Almost an island” Presque Isle . . . 6 locations in the world! Aroostook County - Eastern Algonquian Indian expression for “beautiful waters” Presque Isle inhabited by Algonquian Indians Presque Isle ( ME) settled in 1828, incorporated in 1859 University of Maine set up Solar System model of planets spaced apart . . . Cool ! 1939 - Aroostook State Park oldest in Maine 1947 - Limestone Army Air Field built 1953 - renamed Loring Air Force Base ( Strategic Air Command) 1994 - SAC base closed

So many great things here! Food is delicious and the Shepherds pie is so authentic I snapped a photo to my mum! Staff are friendly and sure can hustle when they need to but still make you feel taken care of. My favorite place to go while visiting Presque Isle, wish we had one just like it back home.

First off, nobody spoke Irish! That's fine, I can't speak Irish or Gaelic. Very busy on Friday nights. I am not certain if you need a mask. The young girl who greeted everyone who entered was busy doing two jobs, so seating people was a little slow. Seats are spread out so that slows things down a bit. I sat at the bar and service was still slow. The bartender, like the rest of the staff, were busy. All of the staff were husling. I ordered a ginger beer 🍻 and a dill chicken burger 🍔 with sweet potato fries. It was good. Outside seating and Wifi available. Very loud inside. You may want to go early.

Went here while up north for son's double header hockey games... this visit wasn't as good as the first time we went last year but still somewhat satisfactory. I'm Irish and LOVE my "boiled dinner" do I ordered the corned beef brisket dinner... they didn't have apple cider vinegar(my preference) but they did have malt vinegar so I tried it instead... didn't do justice but that was my decision... the issue was the brisket.. it was rather tough and cold.. the rest of the plate was hot and satisfactory... wife and son enjoyed their meals... we got some sandwiches "to go" to bring to the hotel room so we could put our feet up after the long ride... sandwiches and home made chips were wonderful! Also waitress was wonderful and atmosphere was friendly and welcoming!