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Best Irish Pub

Somewhere along the line, Irish pubs in the U District and downtown became the favored hangouts of rowdy frat types, but we like to think that if real Irish folk, like Joyce, Yeats, or Enya, visited Seattle, they'd prefer to take their Guinness and Bushmills at West Seattle's Irish-owned and -operated Celtic Swell. We're not saying the Swell doe...

A wall of whiskey, Harp-soaked wings, beer-battered fish, a river of Guinness, and Irish music spilling out of the speakers — yep, you're at Rosie's. Since the day owner Seamus opened this fine establishment on Camelback Road more than decade ago, Phoenix folks have been packing the dark booths and well-worn bar to get their fill of properly pou...

A venerable two-story Old Town Alexandria pub known for its live Irish music, pints of Guinness and a lively atmosphere, especially on weekends, when everyone sings along to "The Wild Rover."

Tourists and Hill types rub shoulders over Guinness at one of the area's oldest Irish pubs, a stone's throw from the Capitol. The large space features two bars, live music and one of the area's best St. Patrick's Day parties.

A spacious (chain) Irish pub, this branch of Ri Ra caters to Clarendon's young professionals with live rock bands, friendly bartenders and a weekly quiz night. The building itself is the star here -- grab a seat in the mezzanine level balcony for the best people-watching opportunities.

Nestled in Great Falls is one of the area's best traditional Irish pubs, with loyal crowds and great beers. There's a patio for warm weather and a roaring fireplace to ward off a chill.

While Fado can feel a little contrived -- the multi-room interior was imported wholesale from Ireland -- there's an outstanding trivia night, live rock bands and a great atmosphere for viewing weekend soccer games. Located a block from Verizon Center, the pub is especially busy before Capitals games.

Lacking televisions or live music, cozy Galway Bay lets customers focus on conversation, good Irish food (available gluten-free) and an outstanding beer selection, including a pair of custom brews.

The Four Courts is a neighborhood bar with live Irish music, a quiz night and friendly bartenders who pour a great pint. The pub opens early on Saturdays for English soccer, and after-work happy hours have good food and drink deals.

Flanagan's offers live music Wednesday through Sunday, but this is one Irish pub where you're more likely to hear blues singers Mary Ann Redmond or Cathy Ponton King than acoustic guitars and penny whistles. There's a large patio for enjoying nice weather, and Irish sports on the TVs.

Old world meets modern at O'Faolain's, a stylish restaurant and pub that eschews dark wood and dim lighting for a contemporary space with an interesting Irish fusion menu, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and lots of regulars.

They've got perfectly poured pints of Guinness and beer-battered fish and chips, but the Burren takes it a step further, acknowledging elements of Irish culture unrelated to hops and barley. There's frequent traditional music sessions in the front room, where the walls are lined with every Chieftains-related poster in existence. The pub takes it...

The Blarney Stone Pub is an Irish Sports Bar somewhat like "Cheers". No you won't see Ted Danson, but you will feel the "Cheers" atmosphere. Come watch your favorite sports event at the Blarney Stone Irish Pub. They are true Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Pistons, and Lions. Bring the family we have large varied menu and serve the Original "Susie Q"...

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Those bars that put Guinness posters on the wall and sell black and tans and call themselves “Irish pubs” piss us off—that’s why we love Liam Flynn’s. You don’t get more Irish than this. One of the bartenders is actually Irish (or at least has an accent from thereabouts). They serve British-style cask ale at all times, in addition to 15 taps; th...

Jack Doherty and his crew know how to keep us coming back pretty much on a nightly basis, from the Monday night 25-cent wings to Twofer Tuesdays to Fajitas & 'Ritas every Wednesday — oh, and the 160-plus brews (half on draft and half in bottles). As for the Irishness that aced this category: settle in for corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mas...

The local mini-chain gestated for 15 years before coming into being. That was in the entrepreneurial imagination of not a wealthy barfly but rather a chef, Scott Parker, who'd always wanted to run an Irish pub. Starting in Warwick in 2005, he now has locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Wakefield. And they offer much more than pub food, ...

The Dubliner isn't the fanciest place in town, but that's not really our criterion for a good Irish bar. Located on the corner of Vandalia and University, the quaint pub carries a solid list of Irish taps and whiskey, and the bartenders know how to pour a Guinness. It's an authentic Irish bar without the frills or gimmicks. It has plenty of spac...