Irish pub interior

Newark, Delaware

A Pint of
Ireland
Right Here

Hand-pulled stouts, a menu built for sharing, and the kind of warmth that turns first-time guests into regulars. Welcome to McLaren's.

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McLaren's bar with craft beers on tap

Our Story

Good beer, honest food, and a welcome that feels like home

McLaren's Irish Pub has been a fixture on Churchmans Road for years — a place where the beer is always cold, the portions are generous, and nobody checks your watch. We pour what we'd pour for our own family.

Our taps rotate with the seasons, our kitchen sticks to the classics done right, and our doors stay open for anyone looking for a solid drink, a proper meal, or just a good hour or two in a room that doesn't feel like every other bar in town.

15+

Draft Taps

365

Days a Year

Good Times

The Bar

From the Tap & Behind the Counter

Whether you're after a dark stout, a crisp lager, or something with a bit of a kick — we've got you covered.

Dark stout being poured

Stouts & Porters

Guinness, Murphy's, and seasonal dark ales — poured proper, every time.

Craft ale in a pint glass

Ales & Lagers

From golden lagers to hoppy IPAs — our taps change with the seasons and with what's fresh.

Irish whiskey in a rocks glass

Irish Whiskey

Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton — and a rotating selection of small-batch irish whiskeys you won't find anywhere else.

Full drink menu available in-house. Ask your server about today's specials.

The Kitchen

Food that fills you up and keeps you coming back

Pub Classics, Done Right

Fish & chips, burgers, shepherd's pie — the kind of comfort food that doesn't need a fancy description. Just good ingredients and a hot plate.

Built for Groups

Big plates, shareable starts, and a menu that works whether you're dining solo or rolling in with a table. No rush, no problem.

Daily Specials

We rotate our specials weekly — ask at the bar. It's how we keep things interesting and work with what's fresh.

Hearty pub food plated
McLaren's Irish Pub atmosphere

The Vibe

The best conversations happen
over a good pint

Whether it's a quiet weekday evening, a lively weekend crowd, or a sports night with the boys — McLaren's is your spot in Newark.

Sports on the big screen
Live music nights
Private events welcome

Find Us

Come on in — we saved a seat for you

Address

1119 Churchmans Rd
Newark, DE 19713

Hours

Mon – Thu: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri – Sat: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Your table's waiting

Whether it's a quick pint after work or a proper night out — McLaren's is open and ready.

Is this your business? This is my business