09/14/2026
Okay, this place was just TOO COOL not to share!
We visited McGuireās Irish Pub while in Destin, Florida, and while we knew about all the dollar bills before we went, I had NO idea there were reportedly more than $2 MILLION worth hanging throughout the place!
And it all started with ONE dollar.
The tradition dates back to 1977 at the original McGuireās in Pensacola. Molly Martin received her first $1 tip, signed it and tacked it behind the bar for good luck. Customers started doing the same, and the tradition just kept growing!
Today, dollar bills cover the walls, ceilings, stairways⦠pretty much everywhere you look. Our friends even stapled one up while we were there, so now thereās one more added to the collection. š¤
And of course, we had to try the famous 18¢ Senate Bean Soup! Yep⦠18 CENTS!
We started with Irish potato skins, our friends had the Irish Boxtyās, and somewhere between the appetizers and dinner, the sun started setting. Hubby tried to capture it for me⦠power lines and all, it was still beautiful! š
Then came the entrĆ©es. I ordered the smoked cheddar bacon cheeseburger and quickly learned their burgers are ¾ POUND! After everything else, I think I managed about three bites. š¤Ŗ
And then there was Jesseās Big Mac⦠absolutely obnoxious! š Iām still not sure how anyone is actually supposed to eat that thing!
But the coolest part for me was the building itself and the history behind all those dollar bills. Pictures and videos really donāt show the scale of it. There is money EVERYWHERE!
Definitely one of those unique places that was fun to experience while visiting Destin!
McGuireās Irish Pub | Destin, Florida