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Lochland’s offers a touch of Irish fare, plus all the Irish booze. And brunch.
Lochland’s Irish Pub

DFW’s 10 Best Irish Restaurants and Pubs

Where to get Guinness, bangers and mash, and green Jell-O shots

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Lochland’s offers a touch of Irish fare, plus all the Irish booze. And brunch.
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Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like a person from the Emerald Isle? We’ve got some thoughts.

Whether revelers are looking for an authentic Irish meal, or would instead drink their calories in the form of a frothy Guinness stout, here are some fantastic options for celebrating the luck of the Irish on St. Paddy’s Day.

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McSwiggan's Irish Pub

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The Colony is home to this Irish bar aimed at sports fans. It’s geared towards Boston Irish, with New England Patriots-themed dishes and bites like the New England Clam Chowdah and a loosely Irish breakfast plate. It’s a pretty straight-ahead list of Irish beers and spirits here, along with domestic and local brews. 

Gillespie's Tavern at the Shire

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It’s the Ruben at this Irish tavern up in Richardson. Or perhaps the Irish nachos, which start with housemade potato chips and pile on Shepherd’s pie mix, cheese, and bacon bits and is served on a hot cast iron skillet. Or, for some more authentic Irish fare, try the Guinness stew pie. Have a whiskey and enjoy some live music, too.

The Irishman Pub

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A great North Dallas option for St. Pat’s revelers, the Irishman Pub offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and fish and chips, among typical American pub fare.

Lochland's Irish Pub

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Lochland’s is a family-friendly Irish restaurant up in Lake Highlands with a heck of a patio. This is where the adults celebrate St. Patty’s, with plates of fish and chips, Shepard’s pie, and non-Irish classics, including steak frites and mussels mariniere. Hot Irish cocktails top the menu, with an array of liquors and wine cocktails also on offer — and Guinness is the star drink. And there will be Celtic bands this holiday.

Dubliner

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Thankfully, this long-running Irish bar in Dallas hasn’t changed much in several decades. While it doesn’t serve traditional Irish dishes, this is always ground zero for St. Patrick’s Day revelers, especially those who have attended the parade just up the block on Greenville. Consider skipping the parade on St. Paddy’s Day and getting to the bar early when it opens at 8 a.m. for an Irish coffee. 

The Skellig

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Irishman Feargal McKinney opened several bars locally after touching down in Dallas in the ‘80s. The Skellig is always a good choice for an authentic Irish experience. Grab fish and chips or corned beef and cabbage with a side of Guinness for brunch before or after the parade. 

Blackfriar Pub

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This long-running pub is right smack in the heart of Uptown — party central. Try its second location in Lakewood for a slightly more chill Irish vibe. Grab traditional fish and chips and a Jameson-infused bread pudding. Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp are on offer, along with many domestic craft beers. 

The Playwright Irish Pub

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Find this pub in the Arts District, where diners can order traditional corned beef, bangers and mash, pub curry, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and more. Traditional Irish bread pudding, Guinness ice cream, and lots of traditional Irish booze are on the dessert menu. 

The Crafty Irishman Public House

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This authentic Irish pub Downtown serves all the best fare from the British Isles, including bangers and mash, Shepherd’s pie, Scotch eggs, fish and chips, a traditional Irish breakfast, and international variations on Irish favorites like the corned beef and cabbage rolls that look something like a deep fried egg roll. It stocks a large selection of domestic craft beers and some international standbys, all best enjoyed on the outdoor patio. 

Trinity College Irish Pub

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It’s not St. Patrick’s Day until someone does an Irish Car Bomb shot, and this Fort Worth pub wants to be the go-to. Pair it with some Dingle Drunken Mussels or a corned beef and cabbage roll to get into the spirit.

McSwiggan's Irish Pub

The Colony is home to this Irish bar aimed at sports fans. It’s geared towards Boston Irish, with New England Patriots-themed dishes and bites like the New England Clam Chowdah and a loosely Irish breakfast plate. It’s a pretty straight-ahead list of Irish beers and spirits here, along with domestic and local brews. 

Gillespie's Tavern at the Shire

It’s the Ruben at this Irish tavern up in Richardson. Or perhaps the Irish nachos, which start with housemade potato chips and pile on Shepherd’s pie mix, cheese, and bacon bits and is served on a hot cast iron skillet. Or, for some more authentic Irish fare, try the Guinness stew pie. Have a whiskey and enjoy some live music, too.

The Irishman Pub

A great North Dallas option for St. Pat’s revelers, the Irishman Pub offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and fish and chips, among typical American pub fare.

Lochland's Irish Pub

Lochland’s is a family-friendly Irish restaurant up in Lake Highlands with a heck of a patio. This is where the adults celebrate St. Patty’s, with plates of fish and chips, Shepard’s pie, and non-Irish classics, including steak frites and mussels mariniere. Hot Irish cocktails top the menu, with an array of liquors and wine cocktails also on offer — and Guinness is the star drink. And there will be Celtic bands this holiday.

Dubliner

Thankfully, this long-running Irish bar in Dallas hasn’t changed much in several decades. While it doesn’t serve traditional Irish dishes, this is always ground zero for St. Patrick’s Day revelers, especially those who have attended the parade just up the block on Greenville. Consider skipping the parade on St. Paddy’s Day and getting to the bar early when it opens at 8 a.m. for an Irish coffee. 

The Skellig

Irishman Feargal McKinney opened several bars locally after touching down in Dallas in the ‘80s. The Skellig is always a good choice for an authentic Irish experience. Grab fish and chips or corned beef and cabbage with a side of Guinness for brunch before or after the parade. 

Blackfriar Pub

This long-running pub is right smack in the heart of Uptown — party central. Try its second location in Lakewood for a slightly more chill Irish vibe. Grab traditional fish and chips and a Jameson-infused bread pudding. Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp are on offer, along with many domestic craft beers. 

The Playwright Irish Pub

Find this pub in the Arts District, where diners can order traditional corned beef, bangers and mash, pub curry, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and more. Traditional Irish bread pudding, Guinness ice cream, and lots of traditional Irish booze are on the dessert menu. 

The Crafty Irishman Public House

This authentic Irish pub Downtown serves all the best fare from the British Isles, including bangers and mash, Shepherd’s pie, Scotch eggs, fish and chips, a traditional Irish breakfast, and international variations on Irish favorites like the corned beef and cabbage rolls that look something like a deep fried egg roll. It stocks a large selection of domestic craft beers and some international standbys, all best enjoyed on the outdoor patio. 

Trinity College Irish Pub

It’s not St. Patrick’s Day until someone does an Irish Car Bomb shot, and this Fort Worth pub wants to be the go-to. Pair it with some Dingle Drunken Mussels or a corned beef and cabbage roll to get into the spirit.

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