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doublin square - san diego
Gorgeous old-world environs complement the Guinness and Harp and their tasty irish fare will have you coming back for more. Go around Christmastime for an even better ambiance.
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fado - chicago
With a name that’s Irish for “long ago,” Fadó transports guests back to dear old Dublin with its classic bar décor and warm atmosphere. Traditional pub grub is given a contemporary twist in dishes such as the chicken boxty quesadilla and Guinness barbecue wings. Expect live entertainment some nights, as well as a lengthy menu of beers from Ireland and beyond.
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mcgillin’s olde ale house - philadelphia, pa
Opened the same year that Lincoln was elected president, McGillin’s Olde Ale House has been a Philadelphia institution for more than 150 years. Come for the friendly crowd, reasonable prices and large selection of regional beers. No trip is complete without a pint (or two) of McGillin’s 1860 IPA, a signature brew bottled to commemorate the history of this beloved watering hole.
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fado - austin
Spacious Irish pub in a great area right next to quintessential Austin club Cedar Street.
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tom bergin’s tavern - los angeles
Tom Bergin's Tavern has the feel of a classic Dublin pub with its dim lighting, dark wood paneling and playful shamrock motif. The food here is addictive, and includes fried pickle chips, roasted red pepper bisque and a pan-roasted pork chop. No trip is complete without sampling its signature Irish coffee, a whiskey-spiked staple that the bar helped popularize nearly 80 years ago.
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mr. dooley's - boston
In America, you can't get more Irish than Boston, and in Boston, you can't get more irish than Mr. Dooley's
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the irish house - new orleans
This big and raucous gastropub showcases the Irish roots of chef-owner Matt Murphy, a native Dubliner and longtime New Orleans resident. Old World classics like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash are served alongside upscale fare such as vegetable risotto and seared salmon with a curry drizzle. Choose from a selection of some five dozen beers, with at least a dozen on tap, to wash down your meal.
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