Austin's Best Irish Pub

The Austin outpost of this national chain is the preferred local spot for a cold pint of Liffey water.

Reviews:

• “It’s an Irish pub and we’ve all had good times there so lay off”
• “Kathleen is cool”
• “Fado is a good bar…….the past few listings are being placed by someone stalking Kathleen”
• “Kathleen”
• “Kathleen, the world’s most degenerate waitress”

Tips: Park at the free Fourth and San Antonio garage (you can park in reserved spots on weekends), two blocks away.

Fado Irish Pub or email Fado Irish Pub

An Emerald Isle neighborhood bar in an Austin locale.

Reviews:

• “Looking better all the time…”
• “Best Local Bar Best Staff Downtown”
• “Below Par Customer Service”
• “Best Place for Good Beer and Great Conversation”
• “Mother Egan’s is the best Irish pub in Austin. "

Tips: Sunday through Thursday, Mother Egan’s features live music by Irish bands and other local acts.

Mother Egan’s Irish Pub

British pub offers extensive beer and wine lists, live music, billiards, darts and TVs. Serves appetizers, burgers and salads.

Reviews:

• “Still a cool place despite the terrible bar staff”
• “Really great music, best staff in the city”
• “Bad!!!! Parking, service, overall experience”
• “RUDE Manager and staff!!!!!”
• “Worst in Austin!!”

Tips: Happy-hour specials run 2pm-9pm Mon-Sat and all day Sunday. They include $5 domestic pitchers and $1.75 wells and select domestic pints.

Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill or email Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill

Have a pint and some pub grub in the city’s largest Irish import.

Reviews:

• “Best pub quiz in town”
• “killer”
• “An Adult Crowd on 6th Street? Wow.”
• “So friendly!”
• “Authentic Irish in Austin”

Tips: Check the website for info on theme nights and activities like the popular “Pub Quiz.”

B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub

This friendly pub brings the spirit of the Irish to the heart of Texas.

Reviews:

• “you are full of it…”
• “Really nasty at close.”
• “My Cheers”
• “Great place to relax and enjoy a pint.”
• “Great Place”

Tips: All of the nine beers on tap are served in 20-ounce glasses. This is the true pint size of an Irish pub, as opposed to the puny 16-ounce pint accepted in the rest of the Western world.

Bull McCabe’s

Upscale Warehouse District joint offers darts, pub grub and scores of beer—all things the owner’s grandma held dear.

Reviews:

• “Worst Service & Bartender”
• “Migas Review by The Melbourne Method”
• “Terrible”
• “must have been a good night”
• “The Food is Really Bad”

Tips: There’s an ATM outside the bar on the corner—it looks like a phone booth.

Opal Divine’s Freehouse

Take your soccer-hooligan friends to this Sixth Street hole in the wall.

Reviews:

• “Fantabulous”
• “Stephans House”
• “Real.”

Tips: Shakespeare’s is located next door to Roppolo’s Pizza.

Shakespeare’s Pub

This indoor-outdoor tavern has a traditional Irish feel and a loyal local following.

Reviews:

• “friendly and comfortable”
• “What a place. Its my second home.”
• “Good beer selection, great service”
• “Typical Pub, which means good”
• “It’s A Dog”

Tips: The jukebox offers three plays for $1, and selections are dominated, surprisingly, by non-British, nontraditional artists and bands like Pavement, Tom Waits, Big Star and the Velvet Underground.

Dog & Duck Pub

Sixth Street corner bar features outgoing staff and substantial space.

Reviews:

• “Avoid the pub and its whacked-out manager”
• “Best Happy Hour Bar”
• “Awesome hang out”
• “great band coming to Darwin’s this Saturday”
• “great bar staff and great owner, seating inside provides great view of bar and tv’s…”

Tips: Gather around the pool table for a friendly game or take advantage of the dart board with its ample throwing room.

Darwin’s

A kitsch family friendly chain on Barton Springs known for American staples with Irish names.

Tips: The annual Bennigan’s Blarney Blast every St. Paddy’s Day is a treat that includes green beer, Irish food and prize drawings.

Bennigan’s

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