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Best Irish Pubs in Central Denver (with bonus: What to Drink at an Irish Pub)
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O'Reilly's, Maggie's, Kilkenny's, McCarthy's, Shaugnessy's. If these names sound inviting to you and make you thirsty, this guide is for you. Anyone who knows me can tell you I love pubs. I love Guinness and Jameson, and I hate light beers and fruity drinks. These are the kind of places where you can order a Boilermaker, a Rusty Nail, a neat Scotch or even a Charles Bronson. If you don't know a Charles Bronson, you're off the man list. Yer out!
Irish Pubs
How can you tell an Irish pub is different than other types of pubs? Sobriety is not allowed through the doors. Seriously, the people are friendlier, the food is greasier (lard!), and the beer is better.
The music is Celtic, and in America usually has a decent jukebox where people play their favorite Dropkick Murphy’s or Flogging Molly songs (Hint: play the Pogues, the Dubliners or Blood & Whiskey next time!). If they have an authentic Celtic band, there’ll be some high-spirited drinking and possibly singing.
Pubs generally have a feel of oldness about them. They are usually decorated in dark wood (cherry or mahogany), and have books and paintings on the wall.
They’re usually a little dark and dingy, and used to be filled with smoke. Nowadays they’re a little more clean and are usually smoke free (with a few exceptions).
Irish Hound the
575 Saint Paul St, Denver, CO 80206
A decent pub in Cherry Creek with a pretty nice outdoor patio.
3 Stars.
A decent pub in Cherry Creek with a pretty nice outdoor patio.
3 Stars.
Irish Snug Restaurant and Bar
1201 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218
A snug is a secluded little room inside of a pub where you can meet with your lady for a little affair, with some friends for some quiet drinks, or with a spy to discuss bringing down the government (the English Government if you’re into that sort of thing). The snugs here are excellent for a quiet evening of drinks. The snug gets 4 Stars.
A snug is a secluded little room inside of a pub where you can meet with your lady for a little affair, with some friends for some quiet drinks, or with a spy to discuss bringing down the government (the English Government if you’re into that sort of thing). The snugs here are excellent for a quiet evening of drinks. The snug gets 4 Stars.
The Story of the Irish Pub
Gives the story of the Irish pub and how it’s changed over the years and its influence on culture and the way people drink.
Irish Rover
54 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
A nice pub with a back patio for the summertime or smoker in you.
4 Stars.
A nice pub with a back patio for the summertime or smoker in you.
4 Stars.
Fado Irish Pub
1735 19th St Ste 150, Denver, CO 80202
The mainstay of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Denver, Fado’s is also one of the nicest Irish pubs around. Quite larger than its European counterpart, it’s still a pub not to miss. 4 Stars.
The mainstay of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Denver, Fado’s is also one of the nicest Irish pubs around. Quite larger than its European counterpart, it’s still a pub not to miss. 4 Stars.
Scruffy Murphy's Irish
2030 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
One of the best Irish pubs in Denver, this charming pub has more room thanks to an addition onto the pub as well as a new patio. 5 Stars.
One of the best Irish pubs in Denver, this charming pub has more room thanks to an addition onto the pub as well as a new patio. 5 Stars.
Little Known Fact
In olde times, and in some parts of the Republic of Ireland, publicians (those who ran the pubs) were/are also undertakers.
Nallen's Irish Pub
1429 Market St, Denver, CO 80202
This is by far my favorite pub in Denver. I love this place’s atmosphere and authenticity. The owner, John Nallen is a great guy.
5 Stars.
This is by far my favorite pub in Denver. I love this place’s atmosphere and authenticity. The owner, John Nallen is a great guy.
5 Stars.
Modern Drunkard
Everything you need to know about living in today’s world and drinking the right kind of liquor.
What To Drink
Are you confused about what to order at an irish pub? Here’s some helpful hints.
Whiskey
You can’t go wrong with an Irish whiskey. This is always my favorite kind of drink. Usually neat or with a few rocks.
I highly recommend Bushmill’s Black Bush. Yummy.
Beer
First off, nothing dyed green is really Irish. Besides that, go with anything that’s made in Ireland or Northern Ireland and you’re good.
Charles Bronson
Don’t even look the drink in the eye.
In Case You Want to Punish Your Liver
Charles Bronson Recipe:
1 oz Heaven Hill bourbon whiskey
1 oz Jim Beam bourbon whiskey
1 oz Old Grandad bourbon whiskey
1 oz Jim Beam rye whiskey
1 oz Evan Williams Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Four Roses bourbon whiskey
16 oz birch beer
Serve with a side of raw meat.
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Hello, brianp- Being from Philadelphia, we have a very active Irish pub scene here as well. But I really enjoyed this guide. You loaded it with up with interesting facts about pubs, particularly your note that in Ireland (in as you put it, “olde times”, and sometimes today) the proprietors of the pubs were also undertakers. I had not previously been aware of that fact. Well done…
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I envision heaven to be one giant Irish pub. Fantastic guide!
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This looks like a dangerously great night out. Super guide.
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