The Best Irish Pub in Every State (#25 Is a Top Guinness Seller)

From rich Irish stews to decadent black and white puddings, there’s something hearty, earthy, and tasty about a great Irish meal.

If you’re looking for an authentic Irish pub, you don’t have to step up your travel game and hop across the ocean for a true experience — there’s a location in every city worthy of a trip.

These are the best Irish pubs in the U.S.

1. Alabama: Callaghan’s Irish Social Club (Mobile)

True Irish pubs are all about the social aspect of spending time with good friends, and Callaghan’s Irish Social Club is an outstanding option.

There’s a full bar, live music at various times of the week, and excellent burgers. Don’t overlook the bread pudding with Irish whiskey sauce.

2. Alaska: Blarney Stone Pub (Anchorage)

Easily the best Irish pub in Alaska with 15 beers on tap and a true Rueben sandwich on the menu, Blarney Stone Pub is easy to love.

Wash down your wild-caught Alaskan cod fish and chips with a pint of Guinness. Stay for the live music, or pull up a stool at the beautiful bar.

3. Arizona: Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant & Pub (Glendale)

Music, food, and lots of laughs take place at Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant & Pub.

Go with the shepherd’s pie or the Killarney chicken for something truly Irish. You can’t go wrong with the corned beef sliders, either.

4. Arkansas: O’Malley’s Irish Grill (Conway)

A fun, upbeat destination known for its music and hearty meals, O’Malley’s Irish Grill is a locally-owned establishment with some of the best lunch specials around.

The menu offers traditional favorites like bangers and mash and a full Saturday brunch with options like corned beef hash.

5. California: O’Caine’s (Rancho Mirage)

Whether you choose to sit at the big bar to share stories with other patrons or in the private dining room, O’Caine’s is an impressive Irish pub.

Designed with an Old World feel, the live Irish music is only secondary to the intense menu of flavors.

6. Colorado: The Abbey Tavern (Denver)

A gastropub with an Irish flair, especially the Shepard’s pie, makes The Abbey Tavern an excellent choice for great food.

The live music and fantastic food like fish and chips and short rib stroganoff make this a hearty place for a meal. Make sure to come on the weekends for the Irish breakfast brunch.

7. Connecticut: The Inishmor (Colchester)

The Inishmor is known for having one of the best Reubens in the region and a welcoming space filled with great live music.

With a menu of locally sourced ingredients, dishes like the house-smoked pastrami or Shepard’s pie, and some fantastic craft beer, you simply can’t go wrong here.

8. Delaware: Sheridans Irish Pub (Smyrna)

It’s a small, casual restaurant known equally for its beer selection and Irish cuisine, but Sheridans Irish Pub is a place for friends and laughs, too.

They have all of the Irish favorites along with other options, including roast beef booty and corned beef and cabbage.

9. Florida: Nolan’s Irish Pub (Cocoa Beach)

Right on the waterfront is a fantastic pub, perfect for getting your Irish fix (whether a craft beer or a meal).

Great music and a beautiful patio make this location perfect for a warm summer night. Try the Guinness beef stew and bangers and mash for authentic, homemade recipes.

10. Georgia: O’Sullivans Irish Pub (Decatur)

O’Sullivans Irish Pub is a small destination, but it’s the perfect choice for a hearty Reuben when you’re craving freshly made sauerkraut and the perfect tang to the sauce.

They often have specials, and you can book reservations to make sure you get in on this meal when you’re in the city.

11. Hawaii: Murphy’s Bar & Grill (Honolulu)

Murphy’s Bar & Grill is an old-fashioned Irish pub with the perfect vibe. When you come in for a drink with your fish and chips, you’ll be greeted by smiling faces, too.

They are known for their house-made Sheppard’s pie, but this menu includes other options, including corned beef and cabbage, burgers, and a mix of American favorites.

12. Idaho: The Crown & Thistle Pub (Coeur d’Alene)

Truly classic, simple Irish food, The Crown & Thistle Pub is also known for its bangers, which are made in-house by hand.

There’s much more on the menu, including a full English breakfast on the weekends, Guinness short rib pies, and potato leek pie.

13. Illinois: Celtic Crossings Irish Pub (Chicago)

Celtic Crossings Irish Pub is a traditional destination perfect for those looking for a warm fireplace on a cold winter night with a pint of stout in hand.

With live music, sports on the TV, and a full menu of drinks, you can’t go wrong here, especially with the friendly people behind the bar to talk your heart out to.

14. Indiana: Muldoon’s on Main (Carmel)

Muldoon’s on Main serves Irish and American cuisine alongside some of the best Irish music and beer.

Stop in for the game, sit by the fireplace, or just enjoy the Irish beef and potato stew to warm up on a cold day.

15. Iowa: Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill (Ames)

Dulin Bay Irish Pub & Grill is a beautiful destination that looks like you’ve stepped into Ireland. It’s noted for its craft beers, but this location offers much more.

That includes some of the best burgers around, not to mention the Guinness beef boxty and lamb stew.

16. Kansas: O’Malleys Irish Pub (Wichita)

At O’Malley’s Irish Pub, you’ll find a huge selection of Irish whiskey, and happy hour is every day from 2 to 7 p.m.

There are also daily specials, including burgers and fish and chips, among much more.

17. Kentucky: The Irish Rover (Louisville)

The Irish Rover is the best place to go for Scotch eggs, stouts, and ales. The menu includes salmon rillettes, Shanagarry fish cakes, and the Welsh rabbit sandwich.

You’ll also find this Irish pub is all about offering a great atmosphere in a stunning building that dates back 170 years.

18. Louisiana: Finn McCool’s Irish Pub (New Orleans)

Visit Fin McCool’s Irish Pub for trivia night, to catch a game, or to play a few rounds of pool with friends — all in a loud and welcoming Irish setting.

You’ll also find the best Irish cocktails, beer on tap, and a simple, flavorful menu with options like fish and chips and danger dogs.

19. Maine: Byrnes Irish Pub (Bath)

Byrnes Irish Pub has it all — music, sports, and great beer. It also has a solid menu, including bangers and Guinness bread, Killarney chicken sandwiches, and Irish bangers and mash.

There’s also a second location for this family-owned restaurant in Brunswick, Maine.

20. Maryland – Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub (Annapolis)

The huge bar, the extensive selection of cocktails, whiskey, and beer, and the friendly smiling faces make Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub the place to be.

The convivial pub serves American favorites and Gaelic food, including traditional Irish lamb stew, a lamb burger, and a New World potato boxty.

21. Massachusetts: The Harp Irish Pub (Amherst)

The Harp Irish Pub is an excellent location to meet friends after work for a cocktail or to sit outdoors on a warm spring day.

As beautiful as it is, it’s the food and drink that brings people back, including your favorite beer on tap, Reubens piled high, and hefty burgers.

22. Michigan: Kennedy’s Irish Pub (Waterford Township)

Kennedy’s Irish Pub has an authentic Irish feel with its upbeat, loud atmosphere and plenty of beer on tap.

Enjoy an American and Irish cuisine menu, including options like a corned beef reuben (or a turkey version) and a corned beef boxty.

23. Minnesota: Emmett’s Public House (St. Paul)

Emmett’s Public House has a solid menu of Irish and American fare, but the Irish-themed setting and the huge selection of Irish whiskey and beer make it a must-visit destination.

There’s often a song playing and the fireplace roaring as guests enjoy everything from a traditional Irish Sunday dinner to brunch (you have to try the scotch eggs).

24. Mississippi: Dan McGuinness Pub (Southaven)

If you’re looking for live music, drinks, and traditional Irish pub fare, check out Dan McGuinness Pub. It’s a busy location and is considered one of the best bars overall in the region.

For lunch, grab the fish and chips. For an Irish meal, go with the corned beef and cabbage. And always come for the music and karaoke on the weekends.

25. Missouri: John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub and Garden (St. Louis)

John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub and Garden is known for its stunning Irish gardens, exceptional coffee, and live music.

The pub was the top-selling Guinness account in the state of Missouri in 2021, so grab your best cash back credit card and treat your friends to a round the next time you’re there.

26. Montana: Fainting Goat Pub (Livingston)

The Fainting Goat Pub is a fun destination with excellent music and cocktails. Sit at the bar and talk to people who will soon be good friends.

Listen to the harp music on the weekends, enjoy the smokey sausage and eggs, or the Craic N’ Cheese dish with some excellent Irish beer and whiskey.

27. Nebraska: Brazen Head Irish Pub (Omaha)

Brazen Head Irish Pub is known for its fantastic service, outstanding Old Country brews bangers and mash, and fish and chips.

Whether it’s live music or the Reuben Tuesday special, this is a destination for true Irish lovers.

28. Nevada: Ceol Irish Pub (Reno)

When you want the best Irish coffee in the state and excellent service, head to Ceol Irish Pub.

This destination is a proper Irish pub with excellent living music, traditional whiskey, and always affordable beer on tap.

29. New Hampshire: Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua)

There’s no doubt this Irish pub has the best fish and chips in the state, but there’s much more to Casey Magge’s Irish Pub & Music Hall.

It’s full of excitement with live music on the weekends, and they’re known for their cocktails, beer, and wine, too.

30. New Jersey: Dowling’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (Roselle Park)

Over-the-top friendly people in a true bar setting, Dowling’s Irish Pub & Restaurant offers lots of laughs and excellent food.

Come for the music, enjoy some Irish coffee, and check out DeeDee’s Irish Meatballs while you’re here. Don’t sleep on the Down Home Dublander sandwich, either.

31. New Mexico: Two Fools Tavern (Albuquerque)

Two Fools Tavern's chill vibe makes It one of the best places to relax, enjoy freshly made fish and chips, and perhaps even warm up by the stone fireplace.

The people are welcoming and quickly become friends. The knickknacks on the walls, camaraderie, and huge portions of bangers and mash or cottage pie are easy favorites.

32. New York: Hartley’s (Brooklyn)

Over in Brooklyn, you’ll find an authentic Irish pub noted for its beautiful wood-infused, dark interior, live music, and fantastic local craft beers.

It’s a small hole-in-the-wall known for its premium Irish liquor and fresh menu, such as the mussels in Irish butter or the meat hook Irish sausage.

33. North Carolina: Tralil Irish Pub & Restaurant (Raleigh)

The Trali Irish Pub & restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio and warm indoor bar. It’s home to a house-made Reuben on fresh rye bread that’s hard to beat.

You’ll also find they offer daily specials, a full carving table for more upscale meals, live music, and great conversations with friendly, authentic people.

34. North Dakota: Ebeneezer’s Eatery & Irish Pub (Minot)

For the best place to meet friends for a meal and live music, head to Ebeneezer’s Eatery & Irish Pub. From the dancing to the Irish beer on tap, it’s hard to beat.

It’s hard to go wrong with the breakfast and lunch here, but the fish and chips are outstanding for dinner.

35. Ohio: P.J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub (Cleveland)

Make your way to P.J. McIntyre’s for traditional Irish chow and a huge menu of Irish beer. The live music at the quaint neighborhood destination is only secondary to the friendly, smiling faces.

The food is exceptional, including quirky options like the Irish egg rolls made with Reuben ingredients or the all-day Irish breakfast.

36. Oklahoma: Sean Cummings’ Irish Pub (Oklahoma City)

Stop in for a ginger beer or the bangers and mash at Sean Cummings’ Irish Pub. The meat pie is the best in the area, too.

This is a cozy, small destination noted for its Irish beer, food, and traditional Irish live music.

37. Oregon: Nana’s Irish Pub (Newport)

Nana’s Irish Pub is a place to go when you’re hungry, and nothing but a traditional, in-house-made pot pie with a pint of Guinness will fill you up.

A lighthearted, fun place to watch live music, this Irish pub is a welcoming destination full of smiling faces.

38. Pennsylvania: Garryowen Irish Pub (Gettysburg)

At Garryowen Irish Pub, the draft beer, 20 Irish whiskeys on the menu, and the live music are all reasons to visit.

Yet it’s also a fantastic destination for truly authentic Irish food, including freshly made fish and chips and shepherd’s pie.

39. Rhode Island: McShawn’s Pub (Cranston)

An excellent Irish bar, McShawn’s Pub is a good option for those looking for a pint or two with good company and a bartender who’s sure to lend their ear.

It’s a friendly location known for its fresh deli sandwiches, including the huge portioned corned beef.

40. South Carolina: Flynn’s Irish Tavern (North Myrtle Beach)

At Flynn’s Irish Tavern, you’ll find a beer garden with your favorite Irish beers pouring freely.

There’s much more here, too, including some great barbeque (not all that Irish) and corned beef and cabbage. The Irish tunes fill the air, including on the outdoor patio.

41. South Dakota: McNally’s Irish Pub (Sioux Falls)

At McNally’s Irish Pub, you’ll find a big, open space with wood panels, a large bar, and plenty of music.

Relax with friends, tell old stories, and even bring your dog on a nice day for a chat on the patio. With the best Irish whiskey and beer, you’ll find this destination a truly authentic Irish pub.

42. Tennessee: McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (Nashville)

If you’re looking for authentic Gaelic food, whiskey, and beer, you’ll find them at McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.

They’re easily recognized for their Reubens, but the entire menu is made with attention to true Irish cuisine.

43. Texas: McConigel’s Mucky Duck (Houston)

A fun, lighthearted destination, McGonigel’s Mucky Duck is truly an old-school Irish pub.

There’s always music, big meals with beans, Irish bacon, and sausage, and a relaxing vibe full of eclectic charm.

44. Utah: Piper Down Pub (Salt Lake City)

Piper Down Pub has one of the city's best views from its rooftop dining area, but the pub grub with the Irish influence here is the reason to visit.

A bit more Scottish than Irish in design, this is a traditional and modern destination. Check out their plant-based menu for something interesting.

45. Vermont: Killarney (Ludlow)

Visit Killarney for sports TV, darts, and great conversations. This Irish pub may be small, but the live music, outdoor seating, and intense vibe make it truly the place to be.

The pot roast is also the best in the state. Fill up on your favorite Irish whiskey, too.

46. Virginia: Old Brogue Irish Pub (Great Falls)

The music, pub grub, and beer at Old Brogue Irish Pub bring people in consistently. This Irish pub has live music and a huge outdoor area for relaxing, too.

Fish and chips and over 150 whiskeys on hand make it a destination for Irish cuisine lovers of all types.

47. Washington: Saints & Scholars Irish Pub (Snoqualmie)

Saints & Scholars Irish Pub is the place to be when you’re looking for a solid happy hour with the best shepherd’s pie in the state.

This Irish pub is an excellent choice for authentic Irish cuisine and lots of Irish beer on tap.

48. West Virginia: Meagher’s Irish Pub (Bridgeport)

In those times when you need a relaxing Irish pub, a huge pint of Guinness, and a classic, calming setting, head to Meagher’s Irish Pub.

A truly traditional destination in vibe and friendly faces, the Reuben here is the best out there (along with those tempting beer cheese pretzels).

49. Wisconsin: Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill (Franklin)

Though known for its great pizza, Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill is also the best spot for tap beers and some of the best Irish stew around.

You’ll find this destination has two daily happy hours and excellent Irish cocktails.

50. Wyoming: Killy’s Irish Pub (Sheridan)

Dark, full of authentic Irish personality, and a simple menu makes Killy’s Irish Pub a destination here.

The food is good, the cocktails with their Irish whiskeys are even better, and the relaxing atmosphere brings people back.

Bottom line

So ditch the plane ticket, grab your best cash back credit cards and your friends, and head down to your local gem.

With a perfectly poured Guinness, delicious food, and the warm atmosphere of an authentic Irish pub, you'll be transported straight to the Emerald Isle for a night of fun and flavor.

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