The Triangle's Best Irish Pub

This “land of eternal youth” pulls a good pint and serves up tasty traditional fare.

Reviews:

• “The NEW menu is outstanding”
• “The best Guiness I’ve had in a while, food was very good too.”
• “Wonderful Irish food!”
• “A Great Place to get away”
• “Great service but below average food paired with lack of knowledge from the GM makes for a disappointment.”

Tips: The bar stays open daily until 2am from Monday through Saturday and around 1am on Sunday.

Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant or email Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant

One of Raleigh’s favorite Irish spots serves traditional pub fare and drinks to draw in the crowds on Glenwood.

Reviews:

• “cool pub”
• “Great Pub with Outdoor Seating!”
• “Nice place, boring food”
• “Good Food”
• “Worst dining experience….”

Tips: Sunday’s all-you-can-eat buffet starts with Irish breakfast items and adds nontraditional items like salad, fruit, salmon platter, omelet station and dessert.

Hibernian Restaurant & Irish Pub or email Hibernian Restaurant & Irish Pub

Music, games and a menu with a taste of Ireland are abundant at this friendly neighborhood pub.

Reviews:

• “Thank you for such an awesome night”
• “Best Irish Pub in the Triangle”
• “Great Bar”
• “Best entertainment and drink specials out there!!!”
• “Great karaoke on Wednesday”

Tips: Go for Beer and Wings Night on Wednesays. Enjoy all-you-can eat wings for $6 from 8pm to 10pm.

Napper Tandy’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

A tiny corner of Ireland awaits in Cary.

Reviews:

• “Pint night, Yeah!!!”
• “we love this place!!”
• “Don’t bother, it isn’t worth it”
• “very cool spot”

Tips: Live music of all varieties is featured every other Saturday. On weekdays, locals come for a casual bite—but on Friday nights, the workforce gathers to let off some steam.

Connolly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Cary’s own version of a hip Irish pub offers live music and a spacious patio.

Reviews:

• “Quick service, Greasy food”
• “The sandwiches!! The delicious, delicious sandwiches!”
• “Great atmosphere food and beer”
• “If you like bad service and a smoky atmosphere this is for you”
• “Great place to spend a night”

Tips: Take part in pub quizzes, listen to live music and try your hand at Texas Hold’em.

Hibernian Restaurant & Irish Pub or email Hibernian Restaurant & Irish Pub

An honest-to-goodness Irish pub, without any pretense.

Reviews:

• “Bad Service”
• “The Best!”
• “Best Spot in Town”
• “Rude Bartenders”
• “Excellant”

James Joyce Pub