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Mulligan Public House in Carmel-By-The-Sea
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Mulligan Public House

Open now · 12-11 PM ★ 4.40 (477) Updated January 2026 Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

About Mulligan Public House in Carmel-By-The-Sea

Mulligan Public House is a convivial neighborhood gastropub in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, offering American fare and drinks in cool, inviting surroundings accented with vintage touches. Its casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere makes it a comfortable choice for a relaxed meal, a drink at the bar, or time spent enjoying the restaurant’s welcoming setting.

With a 4.40 out of 5 rating based on 477 customer reviews, Mulligan Public House has earned strong recognition from the people who visit.

The menu and drink selection offer something for a variety of occasions, from comforting American food and late-night options to brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Guests can enjoy beer, cocktails, coffee, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food, with a great beer selection and great cocktails among the highlights.

Fast service, an on-site bar, and sports viewing add to the experience, while solo diners are also welcomed. Whether stopping in for a midday meal, an evening dinner, or a casual drink, guests can choose from dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. Table service and reservations are available for added convenience.

Mulligan Public House is located at 5 Dolores SE of Ocean in Carmel-By-The-Sea and includes a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. To plan a visit or make a reservation, call +1 831-250-5910.

★★★★☆ 4.40 rating (477 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Caitlin Rodgers

Caitlin Rodgers

7 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great place, chill vibes. We popped in for lunch looking for a tasty burger and something casual. Food was very good, especially the fries, drinks were strong and the tvs were loud for Big 12 basketball

Tim Koehler

Tim Koehler

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irish pub vibe makes for a charming visit. Very friendly and helpful staff - we got some travel tips since we were from out of town. Food was surprisingly good, and they did nice split dishes for us since we weren't wanting to stuff ourselves. Proper fish and chips and Irish ale on tap. A nice stop in Carmel.

Ron Clonts

Ron Clonts

4 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The staff was very friendly. The bar environment was comfortable and had plenty of tables for groups. There are a lot of fun dishes that I've never seen before on the menu. It's a good place to stop at for a quick meal during the day or some cocktails and beers in the evening.

Luis Gonzalez

Luis Gonzalez

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We were in town and after dinner looking for a nice bar to have a drink which we found Mulligan and our experience was amazing. 3 girl bartenders were awesome, serving drinks fast and making sure we were good.

Tim Fuhs

Tim Fuhs

7 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I will counter earlier reviews that describe food as sub par pub fare. Our dinner of Veg ravioli and veg pizza was incredible. Salad was top tier. Local on tap beers and wine were excellent. We brought our pup inside since staff was extremely dog friendly. They even brought her unseasoned chicken strips! Easy walkable location. Again, staff shine here. Super friendly and professional. Lovely experience.

Jeff Walker

Jeff Walker

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perfect! Philips sandwich was the best recommendation! Guinness perfect, customer service 100% great! Atmosphere 100%. I will be back for sure! Thank you so much and great job!!!

Sydney Tabios

Sydney Tabios

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shoutout to Andrew and Toby. They were very attentive and nice and I never felt neglected or ignored by their service. They severed me at the bar and then served my family at a table. Food was good and drinks were better. Thank you! Come in for happy hour! Cocktails for $8!

Michael B

Michael B

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great food and friendly service. Outdoor deck with TVs for dining. Fish and chips were especially tasty. Something for everyone.

Pork Chop

Pork Chop

6 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Very nice service. Plenty of help. Had one of the best burgers ever with crispy fries . The Carne Asada Tacos . Both were very good friendly nice bar and restaurant . About 10 minutes from Pebble Beach Lodge .

Alicia Romero

Alicia Romero

7 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Irish pub is ideal for a bite and drink. We ended up here as we were looking for an after-dinner light meal. The bar was packed with what seemed to be many locals. Patrons were greeted by the staff on a first-name basis which added warm to the atmosphere. As visitors, my hubby and I were welcomed warmly by a young server who took our drink order quickly after sitting down. At least a couple of times, both the bartender and, possibly, the owner went to check up on us to make sure everything was going well. We were pleasantly surprised to see that they had at least one vegetarian option, veggie pizza. It was the perfect portion to share between us two since we weren't starving. For Carmel, we were delighted to spend under $50 for a shared meal and two Guinness beers (tip extra). This pub is a must for a no-frills meal, drink and excellent service. We will make it a regular stop every time we visit Carmel.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

5 Dolores SE of Ocean, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, United States

Reservations

+1 831-250-5910

Hours

Open Now · Friday 12-11 PM
Tuesday 12-11 PM
Wednesday 12-11 PM
Thursday 12-11 PM
Friday 12-11 PM
Saturday 10 AM-11 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM-11 PM
Monday 12-11 PM
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