Cregeen's Irish Pub

My friend and I were in town and decided to try this pub for a meal, despite the reviews we had read. First off, I want to say that Craighead County is really hurting small businesses. In this day and age, who still limits the sale of alcohol? I wanted to bring in my zero-sugar root beer, but none of the businesses allowed it due to these outdated, prohibition-style laws.When we arrived, we were the only customers, so we were seated immediately. After placing our orders, we waited a reasonable amount of time before my friend's salad arrived. However, he barely got halfway through his salad before our entrees came out--way too soon!My friend had ordered bangers and mash, but we couldn't help but laugh when the food arrived. The bangers were so dried out, it seemed like they'd either been microwaved or left in the deep fryer for too long. The potatoes looked fine, but my friend said they were completely flavorless. I ordered fish and chips, and it was awful. The fries were lukewarm, the coleslaw had an overpowering horseradish taste, and the fish was so greasy I couldn't eat it. I had to pick out the fish with a fork and leave the soggy, grease-soaked breading behind. There was literally a pool of grease on my plate. The saddest part? My first bite, which had a bit of everything, actually tasted great--but that didn't last.Somewhere I read that the pub describes itself as "a pub, not a restaurant." Believe them.

I have never patron an Irish pub that only had one beer on tap, Guinness.Looked to be 20 taps that had no handles. Only explanation was that it didn't work. The only alternative was domestic, bottled beer.Now, having read the prior reviews I don't think this is a one-off situation where I would say "give it a second chance."

I was traveling on NYE and stopped at a hotel in Jonesboro for the night. I decided I'd like to find a place to ring in the New Year and ended up in your establishment. I had THE BEST NYE in my 40 years on this earth. The staff and patrons made me feel like a regular right away! I was too late for food, but rest assured you'll be a stop every time I travel through there from now on! Thank you for the amazing hospitality shown to a weary traveler

What a great time! Cregeen's seems to be moving away from an Irish-themed menu and incorporating more dishes from different cultures. Food was great and in generous proportions. Great staff and service. The space has several floors, with live music on the second when we visited; I'm not sure whether it's accessible to folks with mobility challenges. A door was open to the balcony, which has a great view of Main Street.

What a delightful place!! True Irish food and great taste! I spotted at least 5 items on the menu I can't wait to go back and try. Good service.

Very chill place staffed by amazing employees. Service so friendly and fast, I swear my pint was never empty great bartender. The fish and chips were good but my coworkers raved about the choice of shepherds pie but the duck wings were stellar. Duck seasoned , hot and so darn good. Probably the best duck dish have had in a long time.

Everything I've tried has been absolutely wonderful great food and service, super friendly and you meet a lot of interesting people there definitely recommend going

The tables and floor were dirty and kind of sticky. The restaurant in general is just run down. The service was slow. I ordered the nachos and the chips were mushy so it didn't taste great.

Absolutely love this place and will be back! Came in with our 4 kids. Loved the environment. Fish & chips were amazing and our beer was awesome. Thank you for being great!

I normally don't give a negative review for a bar, but this place is shady AF!!!and we went upstairs and ordered three drinks and paid for them with my debit card. This morning I looked at my bank app, and found a $32 charge for the drinks. I called the bar and couldn't get anyone on the phone, so I went back in there today at about 4:40 PM. I simply wanted to know if 3 drinks cost $32, and since I didn't get a receipt, I wanted take sure they didn't charge me for someone else order. The bartender called the manager, but the person that waited on us was actually sitting at the bar while I was in there. He remembered me and told me we were charged extra because we opened a tab and didn't close it out. I told him that we paid for the order of drinks did not open a tab - because I don't ever do that. Either way he got super angry, asked how much I thought we were overcharged, and before I could answer anything to him, he threw a $20 bill at me. He wanted to continue to argue, and started getting loud, so I picked up the 20 said thank you & I don't need to talk about this any further and said that I wouldn't be back. I wasn't rude. I wasn't nasty, just came in to question a charge on my card, which is my right all I can say, is that if a bartender that obviously placed a fraudulent charge on my debit card whips out a 20 from his own pocket and throws it at the person questioning the charge..., is this something that happens frequently? Or is this one of the first times? They've actually gotten caught? Either way guys this place is shady and ya damn well better watch your credit card if you decide to go there. BTW, because I questioned the charge and told him that I wouldn't be back I was told that I was banned for life. They got very very loud, very disruptive and downright embarrassing. A big group of friends that I used to hang out with about 20 of us used to go into this bar about six years ago. It was the most awesome place. It was a true traditional Irish pub. They served a fat pint and it was very fun; it is definitely not that way anymore, it is very uncomfortable, and after being treated that way and told I was banned for questioning a fraudulent charge. They won't even have to worry about me stepping foot back in there. I promise you I will tell everyone about this place, the horrible way I was treated, and the potential fraud that is going on there.