STEPPING FOOT INSIDE EVERY IRISH PUB IN AMERICA

What's up? I'm Clint. I bartend in Cincinnati, I'm the former mascot for the Cincinnati Reds, & I now travel the country visiting as many Pubs as possible. You'll also see me throwing darts if there's a board around. It's been a wild ride so far.

Here, you'll find articles about every single Irish Pub in America (well, the ones I've been to so far). I'm trying to find out who has the best Craic and who flat out sucks. Join me on my mission to explore each Irish Pub in the country. You can rely on me to pump out a new article or 2 every week! Slainte!

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If you don't see your favorite Pub, feel free to send a recommendation!

"The Dead Rabbit is so damn good,
not even Alzheimer's can erase it from my memory."
-The Drunken Mallard

Highest Rated Pubs

TOP 5 WORST POURS OF GUINNESS

MOST EXPENSIVE GUINNESS TO DATE

RAGLAN ROAD

DISNEY SPRINGS, FLORIDA

$12.75

CHEAPEST GUINNESS TO DATE

ERIN ROSE

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

$4.50

Best Reuben Tracker:

Dempsey's Food & Spirits | Columbus, OH

1

2 The Old Shillelagh | Detroit, MI

3 Dublin Pub | Dayton, OH

Best Bartender Tracker:

Fran, Four Green Fields. Tampa Bay, Florida

1 Ricki, The Drunken Mallard / Maxwell Alley. Jersey City

2

3 Jacob, The Dead Rabbit. New York, New York

128 Irish Pubs and Counting

Adolf's First Ward. Buffalo, New York

Thursday, July 30th, 2026. 11:00 AM.

UPCOMING CITIES:
ALBANY, BOSTON, BAR HARBOR

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The Craic /the-crack/ n When you walk into a Pub and everyone is having a good time, but not only that; they embrace you into the conversation at hand, the bartender is both engaging and amazing, and it feels impossible to close out your tab due to the incredible atmosphere.

Craic Addict /crack-add-ict/ n A human being who seeks the Craic. Someone who knows that not all Irish Pubs have any Craic at all, despite having a beautiful building. Typically, one in The Drunken Mallard community, who wants to receive about one email per week to be informed when The Drunken Mallard has stumbled into a new Pub.

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"You know it's an awesome spot when you get teary eyed as you leave, knowing that you may never step foot in there again."
-The Drunken Mallard

Pubs in Chicago

Same guy =)

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*Social Media pages may include content from steel tip darts tournaments as well as the mascot, Mr. Red*

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ELEVATOR PITCH

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IRISH PUB STANDARDS:

-Serve Guinness in a traditional pint glass.

-Dish out the Craic.

-Give a damn about both curb appeal and interior authenticity.

-Play good music.

-Dim the flippin' lights.

-Provide a functioning toilet.

-Dish out the mother lovin' Craic!

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The Banshee. Buffalo, New York

For a while, the locals knew the place as D'Arcy McGee's, but now it's being ran by a charismatic Irishman named Kevin. From the moment we bent our elbows at the bar to the moment we left, Kevin was constantly walking around the dining room, making sure every single person was having a good time and felt acknowledged.

The Drunken Mallard

1 day ago3 min read

P.J. McIntyre's. Cleveland, Ohio

P.J.'s is a Pub of the people, as they offer $3.00 20oz Mich Ultras on the regular and $3.00 Guinness during their "Irish Power Hour" on Fridays! Three flippin' bucks for a Guinness! Sign me the hell up. On a Friday, too? Lord.

The Drunken Mallard

Jul 163 min read

The Red Leprechaun in Downtown Cincinnati

The Red Leprechaun. Cincinnati, Ohio

I'm being strong with my opinions here, but I believe it needs to be said. These articles aren't meant for everyone, anyway, and in the famous words of the notorious Irish fighter, Conor McGregor, "I apologize to absolutely nobody."

The Drunken Mallard

Jul 97 min read

Lucky Well. Hamilton, Ohio

I hate it when Pubs leave empty space. It's kind of like "dead air" in the radio industry: you just can't have it. The dining room is great, though, the walls and decor are fitting. I'm specifically talking about the bar area here. (Which is where you'll essentially always find my ass).

The Drunken Mallard

Jun 266 min read

Hagy's Pie Pub in Charleston, West Virginia

Hagy's Irish Pie Pub. Charleston, West Virginia

The signage out front gives me "NYC Chinese Takeout" vibes. If I wasn't wearing my contacts, then I'd walk in here expecting to inhale some Egg Foo Young.

The Drunken Mallard

Jun 184 min read

"The Dead Rabbit is so damn good, not even Alzheimer's can erase it from my memory." -The Drunken Mallard

TOP 5 WORST POURS OF GUINNESS

MOST EXPENSIVE GUINNESS TO DATE

RAGLAN ROAD

DISNEY SPRINGS, FLORIDA

$12.75

CHEAPEST GUINNESS TO DATE

ERIN ROSE

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

$4.50

Best Reuben Tracker:

Dempsey's Food & Spirits | Columbus, OH

1

2

The Old Shillelagh | Detroit, MI

3

Dublin Pub | Dayton, OH

Best Bartender Tracker:

Fran, Four Green Fields. Tampa Bay, Florida

1

Ricki, The Drunken Mallard / Maxwell Alley. Jersey City

2

3

Jacob, The Dead Rabbit. New York, New York

Adolf's First Ward. Buffalo, New York

Thursday, July 30th, 2026. 11:00 AM.

UPCOMING CITIES: ALBANY, BOSTON, BAR HARBOR

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Drunken Mallard Dictionary

"You know it's an awesome spot when you get teary eyed as you leave, knowing that you may never step foot in there again." -The Drunken Mallard

Same guy =)

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EVERY ARTICLE. EVERY WEBPAGE. EVERY DAY.

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I'm on Island Time

ELEVATOR PITCH

IRISH PUB STANDARDS: -Serve Guinness in a traditional pint glass. -Dish out the Craic. -Give a damn about both curb appeal and interior authenticity. -Play good music. -Dim the flippin' lights. -Provide a functioning toilet. -Dish out the mother lovin' Craic!

Drunken Mallard Dogma

The Banshee. Buffalo, New York

P.J. McIntyre's. Cleveland, Ohio

The Red Leprechaun. Cincinnati, Ohio

Lucky Well. Hamilton, Ohio

Hagy's Irish Pie Pub. Charleston, West Virginia

Latest Pubs

"The Dead Rabbit is so damn good,
not even Alzheimer's can erase it from my memory."
-The Drunken Mallard

UPCOMING CITIES:
ALBANY, BOSTON, BAR HARBOR

"You know it's an awesome spot when you get teary eyed as you leave, knowing that you may never step foot in there again."
-The Drunken Mallard

IRISH PUB STANDARDS:

-Serve Guinness in a traditional pint glass.

-Dish out the Craic.

-Give a damn about both curb appeal and interior authenticity.

-Play good music.

-Dim the flippin' lights.

-Provide a functioning toilet.

-Dish out the mother lovin' Craic!