McCarthy's & Toad
McCarthy's & Toad is a spacious Irish pub known for its live traditional music nightly at 7pm and a separate plant-based menu featuring dishes like vegan chickpea and cauliflower tacos, lentil stew, and sweet potato boats. The venue has a cozy yet lively vibe with a focus on beers and cocktails, alongside a solid vegan offering praised for real vegetable dishes rather than meat substitutes. Visitors appreciate the ambiance for casual hangouts, though some reviews note that service can be inconsistent and the plant-based menu occasionally includes dairy, requiring special requests to avoid it.
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
- VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes
- MENU Separate vegan menu
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN chickpeas, lentils, black beans + 2 more
Some users reported hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
Others mentioned staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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