Destin · Destin Harbor · Irish pub
McGuire’s Irish Pub of Destin
A Destin Harbor institution since 1996, where signed dollar bills cover the walls, the beer is brewed in-house and the bean soup still costs 18¢.
Opens McGuire’s Destin page for the menu and hours. Call ahead about waits.
Details checked October 2026
Price
$$–$$$
Tripadvisor lists $$–$$$
Hours
Daily from 11 am
Opens 10 am Sun; open late nightly
Parking
On-site lot
Fills fast; big-rig fit not confirmed
Reservations
Call ahead
Waits are common at peak times
Start here
What to order
Start with the 18¢ bean soup, then go Irish or go big with a steak. Portions are large enough to share.
The one everyone orders
Senate bean soup
A homemade bean soup made to the recipe once served in the US Senate, still 18¢ a bowl as it has been since 1977, as long as you order something else too.
Pro tip: Get there early, especially on weekends. Waits run long and the lot fills fast.
More to try
- Shepherd’s pieGround steak and vegetables under smashed potatoes and cheddar.
- Prime ribA favorite with Tripadvisor reviewers, alongside the steaks.
- BoxtyIrish potato pancakes, a popular starter.
- Reuben egg rollsCorned beef and kraut rolled up and fried; easy to share.
The McGuire’s story
From Pensacola pub to Destin landmark
McGuire’s began in 1977 as a small neighborhood pub in Pensacola. In 1996 the owners opened this second pub on the Destin Harbor, bringing the same menu, house beer and live Irish music east along the coast.
The calling card is the decor: signed dollar bills cover the ceilings and walls, more than a million across the McGuire’s pubs. The Destin pub brews its own ales and lagers in-house.
Why it made our list
- Walls and ceilings papered with signed dollar bills
- House-brewed beer and live music
- Big portions of steaks and Irish comfort food
- Easy stop on US-98 by the Destin Harbor
What diners say about McGuire’s Irish Pub of Destin
The restaurant report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 2026.
We are celebrated for our atmosphere boasting more than One Million signed dollar bills.
McGuire’s Irish Pub, on its website · mcguiresirishpub.com
How diners rate it
Tripadvisor’s summary of recent reviews
FoodHearty
ServiceAttentive
ValueReasonable
AtmosphereBustling
What diners often mention
SteakBean soupShepherd’s pieDollar billsHuge portions
From Tripadvisor’s popular mentions. Tripadvisor also rates the wait as long, so arrive early.
Good to know
Price per person$$–$$$
Special dietsVegetarian friendlyVegan optionsGluten-free options
Bean soup18¢ a bowl
Scores as published by Google (shown via Wanderlog) and Tripadvisor; we could not read Yelp’s page. Hours are from Tripadvisor. Confirm details with the pub.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
McGuire’s Irish Pub of Destin
- Address33 US-98 E, Destin, FL 32541
- HoursDaily from 11 am
Opens 10 am Sun; open late nightly - Phone(850) 650-0000
- BookingCall ahead; expect waits at peak times
- ParkingOn-site lot
Hours are from Tripadvisor; we could not open McGuire’s Destin page, so call ahead. Harbor businesses reopened soon after Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 9, 2026.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near McGuire’s Irish Pub of Destin
Park the rig for the night, then come into town for dinner. One park is just west over the Marler Bridge; the other two are a short drive east on US-98.
Destin West RV Resort
A 54-site resort on the bay side of Okaloosa Island, with a waterfront pool, full hookups and the Gulf just across the street.
Henderson Beach State Park
A 60-site state park campground behind the dunes, with full hookups, rigs to 60 ft and a boardwalk to 1.3 miles of beach. Book early.
Geronimo RV Park
A small, spotless park of 34 concrete full-hookup sites two blocks from Miramar Beach, with a free golf-cart beach shuttle.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you head over.
Open daily from 11 am
Ready for a pint and a steak?
Leave the rig parked, bring a dollar to sign for the wall and settle in for a big, loud, very Irish meal.
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