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Ten top Irish pubs across America - craic, music and tradition

Perfect places for the irish tribe to gather

ANTOINETTE KELLY,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Saturday, April 28, 2012, 7:17 AM

Updated Saturday, April 28, 2012, 7:17 AM

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Sessuin breaks out at the local pub - Irish pubs...know for their "craic"

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Since opening their doors in December 1997, Waxyis has provided a warm, yet exuberant atmosphere that feels like home-away-from-home for yacht crew and business professionals alike. Patrons enjoy imported beers and mouth watering traditional Irish and American fare.

1095 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 954-525-WAXY

TEXAS

Bennigan's Grrill and Tavern in Richardson, Texas is preparing for an influx of Irish American's this St. Patrick's Day. The bar is an upbeat place to kick back with friends and family. It's the best pub in Georgia to experience the genuine spirit of Irish hospitality. The bar is famous for it's Turkey O'Toole sandwich and its Oh Baby Back Ribs.

501 W. George Bush Hwy. Ste. 140 Richardson, Texas 75080 469-277-6371

GEORGIA

Kevin Barry's Pub is one of Georgia's most talked-about Irish bars. Located in Beautiful Historic Savannah, Georgia, Kevin Barry's looks over the Savannah River from one of the city's oldest buildings. Adding to this fantastic surrounding, the Irish pub offers delicious food, live Irish Music, and a fine selection of spirits.

Prior to Kevin Barry's opening, there was no Irish music south of Washington DC. The bar is most known for it's music sessions and is expecting a huge crowd to gather this coming St. Patrick's Day to join in a sing song.

117 West River Street Savannah, Georgia. 912-233-9626

WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Dubliner Restaurant and Irish bar is the place to be if celebrating Paddy's day in Washington DC. Located right off the halls of Congress, The Dubliner always has a full house.

The Dubliner was established in 1974 in the best of a long barkeeping tradition. In keeping with pride and tradition, The Dubliner has recreated an authentic Dublin City Pub on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The Dubliner could as easily occupy a corner of O'Connell Street as Massachusetts Avenue.

Many of the friendly staff are fresh from Ireland and as colorful as any character in James Joyce's Dubliner, for which our pub is proudly named. Whether you're in Washington on business or pleasure, make sure to stop by the Dubliner for a drink to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

520 N. Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 202-737-3773

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BrianO | May 02, 2012, 11:48 AM EDT

Most Americans are not of Irish descent, many Americans of Irish descent have never been to Ireland, So "Irish" pubs in America cater to the most people possible and have an Irish look, My guess is twinkle twinkle sstar that you didn't use good pub etiquette, sometimes you Irish can be so rude when in a real American bar.

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IrelandNorth | May 01, 2012, 06:08 AM EDT

STEVENSTAR (SS) and CiaraDexy (CD) still insisting on speaking for the Irish-Irish in censored and revisionist Ireland. Neither of whose names I have witnessed on any ballot paper in any local or state election for an Irish Government in either state. At the height of the Troubles, drinking in a pub of the opposite religious affiliation in Ulster/Northern Ireland could've prematurely terminated your alcoholic career. Still - trumps AA! Though probably safer in designer Dublin 4 where CD guzzles her G&T's? The West-Brit Lounge and the Free-State Tavern being cases in point.

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ciaradexy | Apr 30, 2012, 02:35 PM EDT

If its not in Ireland than its not a proper pub. Carrickcourt, We Irish dont ask people their religion because We dont care. Why do you keep bring religion up?

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edmundburke | Apr 30, 2012, 10:59 AM EDT

I too was a little disappointed in this re-published (or belatedly published) article, which could have used some better editing. I agree with mfinucane regarding Chicago. In a major US city with a strong Irish American tradition, to come up with the corporate Fado as the top Irish bar is disappointing. To be fair, Fado does draw something of an authentic Irish crowd, has Irish bartenders, and pours a very good Guinness. But there are many other non-corporate Irish bars throughout metro Chicago that merit attention. Mfinacune is spot on with O'Hagans in Wrigleyville, but I would offer The Abbey Pub (owned by the Looney's), Chief O'Neill's, Cork and Kerry, Vaughn's, Celtic Crossing, and Emerald Loop as a sampling of authentic Chicago Irish bars owned by Irish or Irish Americans and frequented by both as well.

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boydshield | Apr 29, 2012, 05:52 PM EDT

A little late, or a re-published article?

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STEVENSTAR | Apr 29, 2012, 02:25 PM EDT

AND YOU PROBABLY WONT FIND 1 IRISH MAN IN ANY OF THEM ONLY AMERICANS I ONCE WENT INTO AN IRISH BAR IN NEW YORK ON HOLIDAY AND RAN OUT OF IT... TOTALLY NOT THE KIND OF BARS WE HAVE IN IRELAND ..

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lukekeefe | Apr 29, 2012, 10:25 AM EDT

McGillins in Philly?? Its a college bar where they dish out wings & pitchers of miller lite. Why don't you visit these places before you suggest them? I wonder how many of the pubs on your list have donated to their local GAA clubs?

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mfinucane | Apr 29, 2012, 05:29 AM EDT

fado in chicago is a big fake irish pub. i live in chicago & have been to several places that are better & not near as expensive.try johnny o'hagan at clark & roscoe much better.

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tundish45 | Apr 28, 2012, 09:46 PM EDT

Don't know about the other cities, but a chain outlet, FADO, in Chicago? Must be aimed at the expense account big-bellies. Even a half serious tourist book can do a lot better than that. What s**t. Mairain67 at 2:34PM offers the start of a real list...which -- to give you a feel for how lame FADO as the choice is -- so far is confined to just some in the North West wedge of the city.

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ellenred | Apr 28, 2012, 05:45 PM EDT

I have to say my favorite Irish pubs ere in Dingle Ireland. But at home, I have to rave about Culhane's Irish Pub in Atlantic Beach Florida. Owned and operated by 4 sisters from Limerick, who brought people over from Ireland to build out the inside, and who serve fantastic food, and know what it should taste like, and who bring over Irish musicians to entertain us. Great fun, great atmosphere, and great food

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carrickcourt | Apr 28, 2012, 04:21 PM EDT

Been to two of the above, The Dubliner in DC and McSorleys in NYC on St. Patrick's Day. It took my friend Tom McQ and myself about an hour and half wait to get into McSorleys on St. Patrick's Day but it was worth the wait. As I recall my friend Tom McQ of NYC also introduced me to The Dubliner in DC. We made real pair at the time with Tom, the Jesuit educated Catholic lad, and myself, a lad of Irish Protestant heritage but with no religious upbringing to speak of.

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failteroibeard | Apr 28, 2012, 04:10 PM EDT

It is obvious Antoinette Kelly's experiences with Irish Pub's is limited to her wide association with places like McDonald's and their ilk. Her report is total rubbish and she has zero credibility in the world of craic! Typical of Irish Central and Niall's staff. Sad sad sad!!

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adrienrain | Apr 28, 2012, 02:53 PM EDT

I think you missed LA. Ireland's 32 in the San Fernando Valley, for instance.

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Mairin67 | Apr 28, 2012, 02:34 PM EDT

Did the author just copy out of a tourist book? Not one real Irish pub in Chicago listed here...Fado's is downtown and for the tourists. How about the neighborhood pubs that actual Irish folks go to..Three Counties, The Thatch, The Six Penny Bit, Galvins, The Fifth Province...to name a very few..

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edmoran | Apr 28, 2012, 01:22 PM EDT

Not very well researched. Not very well travelled.

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