Irish in Phoenix

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Irish Wolfhound Pub

16811 N. Litchfield Rd. #102 Surprise

623-214-1004

Bar Food, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Sponsor

There are a lot of sports bars on the West side of town, but comfy, approachable Irish pubs? Not so much. Which is exactly why we were so happy to stumble upon Irish Wolfhound Pub in Surprise. The restaurant and bar looks like nothing special from the outside, sure, but walk in and you'll find a modern pub with pool tables, plenty of televisions, and a roomy patio with a fire pit to boot. During our happy hour experience — the pub offers dining and drinking deals everyday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — we bellied up to the spacious bar and ordered a $2.50 domestic draft. The taps here boast a selection of the usual stuff as well as some awesome local and craft brews, including San Tan Brewery beers and Montana's Big Sky Brewing's IPA.

4 articles
K O'Donnell's American Bar & Grill

14850 N. Northsight Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-922-7200

American, European, Irish, Pizza, Traditional, Sponsor, Menu

1 article
The Beast

960 W. University Dr., #105 Tempe

480-894-6261

English, Irish, Bars and Clubs

The original Cornish Pasty Co., at Hardy and University drives in Tempe is a lovely place to enjoy hearty food and thick beers from the U.K. But it’s more of a restaurant than a bar; it’s even family-friendly to some degree. Do a little exploring inside Cornish, though, and you’ll stumble upon The Beast, which is where you can get some real drinking done. The Beast can be accessed by either the dark front entrance, the trash-piled back entrance, or by weaving through the Cornish, past the bathrooms, and toward the red, glowing light on the other end of the restaurant. You might also follow the sound of blaring metal, even a live show, though you’ll have to let your eyes adjust to discover which. At the bar, you may order food, a frothy Guinness, or any number of house cocktails, and watch the cooks prepare dishes using the warped, worn, and charred pots and pans (presumably Cornish’s secret sauce). There are pool and darts, too. The Beast is so named in honor of the now-gone 6 East Lounge that was on Seventh Street east of Mill Avenue, which everyone called The Beast because the 6 looked like a B.

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The British Open Pub

1334 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-941-4915

Bar Food, Brewery, English, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu

Cozy British-themed pub with a fair selection of British and international beers, and some pretty decent English grub: sausage rolls, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and an excellent beef and Guinness pie. Baskets of Wallys -- deep-fried spears of dill pickles -- make for terrific bar food when paired with a cold pint. For a happy ending, look to the dessert menu, offering such blood-sugar-raising delights as bread pudding with Grand Marnier.

7 articles
Casey Moore's Oyster House

850 S. Ash Ave. Tempe

480-968-9935

Irish, Oysters, Bar Food, American, Seafood, Bars and Clubs, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice, DrinkHere

Casey Moore's Oyster House is a Tempe mainstay, known for its sprawling patio surrounding the former home of William A. and Mary Moeur, built circa 1910. The bar itself is named after an Irish woman who was born even earlier, in 1886, and who was known for singing, playing the piano, and hosting frequent gatherings. (She is said to still haunt the place.) The home was rehabilitated in 1973, and a few bars came and went in the space until 1986, when it became Casey’s. The bar attracts students from nearby ASU, as well as neighborhood regulars, cyclists, tourists, and service industry types. Indoors, you’ll find neon décor, some seating, and a cozy bar; on the patio, you may smoke, bring your dog till 5 p.m., or bend elbows at the always-packed outdoor bar. The beer selection features a mix of local, domestic, and imported brews, and the pub fare is above average. Go with the oysters or the neighborhood favorite, French onion soup.

50 articles
The Codfather

1618 E. Bell Rd., #101 North Phoenix

602-788-1199

English, Irish, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

An offer you can't refuse: traditional, English-style fish-and-chips shop run by British expats, serving cod, haddock, halibut, and salmon with thick, house-cut chips. Monday is all-you-can-eat night, and worth the drive. Also worth the drive are the steak-and-kidney and chicken-and-mushroom pies, as well as the pineapple fritters (fried pineapple rings). Makes for a perfect palate-cleanser. Forget Pete's, Turk's, and all the rest. The Codfather beats them all. Read our review.

4 articles
Connolly's Sports Grill

2605 W. Carefree Highway North Phoenix

623-879-5997

American, Irish, European, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu

Like North Phoenix itself, Connolly's Sports Grill might leave you with the subconscious urge to stretch out a little. It's not that it's big, just more open than you might be used to — an airy outparcel made artificially sports-bar-dark with blackout curtains. Well-spaced tables are all that stand between the entrance on one side and a well-stocked bar on the other; mounted on all four walls are big, clear TVs, seemingly one to a table. There might not be a lot of history or character in a North Phoenix outparcel, but that also means there's no history or character getting between you, your meal, and your favorite team.

2 articles
Cornish Pasty Co.

3800 N. Goldwater Blvd. Central Scottsdale

480-945-1220

English, Irish, Menu

This small chain of English-focused, somewhat-metal-themed restaurants is either referred to as Cornish or Pasty, depending on which circles you travel in, but never just Cornish Pasty. (We're in the Cornish camp.) Around since 2005, Cornish is known for its ... pasties — savory ingredients entombed in a flaky, baked shell with a crimped edging. Popular pasties include lamb and mint, pesto chicken, the Pilgrim, and the Cubano. Pro tip: Select a pasty, but have a backup, too. Some are so popular the kitchen runs out. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as well as an entire B-side of the menu offering fresh salads, tandoori wings, house-made bread and butter, oven chips, Scotch eggs, and English desserts. Equal to Cornish's impressive menu is the vibe‚ especially at the original Tempe location (shout out to The Beast, the hidden bar inside). Always expect alternative music, a lively patio, and a short wait at the bar. Cornish Pasty Co. has multiple locations with open-air patio seating for those uncomfortable dining in.

12 articles
Cornish Pasty Co.

7 W. Monroe St. Downtown Phoenix

602-374-8500

English, Irish, Best Of, Readers' Choice

This small chain of English-focused, somewhat-metal-themed restaurants is either referred to as Cornish or Pasty, depending on which circles you travel in, but never just Cornish Pasty. (We're in the Cornish camp.) Around since 2005, Cornish is known for its ... pasties — savory ingredients entombed in a flaky, baked shell with a crimped edging. Popular pasties include lamb and mint, pesto chicken, the Pilgrim, and the Cubano. Pro tip: Select a pasty, but have a backup, too. Some are so popular the kitchen runs out. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as well as an entire B-side of the menu offering fresh salads, tandoori wings, house-made bread and butter, oven chips, Scotch eggs, and English desserts. Equal to Cornish's impressive menu is the vibe‚ especially at the original Tempe location (shout out to The Beast, the hidden bar inside). Always expect alternative music, a lively patio, and a short wait at the bar. Cornish Pasty Co. has multiple locations with open-air patio seating for those uncomfortable dining in.

19 articles
Cornish Pasty Co.

960 W. University Dr., #103 Tempe

480-894-6261

English, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice, Essentials

This chain of English-focused, somewhat-metal-themed restaurants is either referred to as Cornish or Pasty, depending on which circles you travel in, but never entirely Cornish Pasty Co. (We're in the Cornish camp.) Around since 2005, Cornish has been known for its ... pasties — savory ingredients entombed in a flaky, baked shell with a crimped edging. Popular pasties include lamb and mint, pesto chicken, the Pilgrim, and the Cubano. Pro tip: Select a pasty, but have a backup, too. Some are so popular the kitchen runs out. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as well as an entire B-side of the menu offering fresh salads, tandoori wings, house-made bread and butter, oven chips, Scotch eggs, and English desserts. Equal to Cornish's impressive menu is the vibe‚ especially at the original Tempe location. Always expect alternative music, a lively patio, and a short wait at the bar. Cornish Pasty Co. has multiple locations around the Valley and statewide.

51 articles
The Cornish Pasty Co.

1941 W. Guadalupe Rd. Unit 101 Mesa

480-838-3586

English, Irish, Recommended, Best Of

Hip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in Cornwall's answer to the potpie, the pasty (pronounced pass-tee). Traditionally, these jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga, and potato, and are referred to as oggies. The place also has porkies, which are (you guessed it) stuffed with pork, sage, onion, potato, and apple; and lamb and mint varieties. But owner Dean Thomas has pulled a Ben & Jerry's on the concept, adding everything from a pesto chicken to chicken tikka masala and a Philly cheese-steak version. Try 'em all, and you're sure to end up an oggie addict. Read our review.

16 articles
The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. North Phoenix

602-867-0984

Bar Food, Irish, European, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Best Of, Slideshow, DrinkHere

Despite the name, this north-central Phoenix pub isn’t for Joyce scholars. Here, you’re far more likely to encounter UFC fans shooting Jameson than bookish types sipping Beamish. But that’s not to say the place is lacking in history. Established in 1985 by Seamus McCaffery (namesake of the popular downtown Phoenix pub), The Dubliner is said to be Phoenix’s first pub to serve Guinness on tap. It still does, of course, along with Harp and Smithwick’s. The food menu features Irish fare like chicken with Guinness gravy and a side of soda bread, Irish beef stew, and — our favorite — Jameson chocolate bread pudding.

9 articles
Fibber Magees

1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19 Chandler

480-722-9434

Brewery, Irish, English, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Owned by the same lads that operate the Skeptical Chymist, Fibbers is also a popular Irish pub of the traditional bent. Its authenticity extends beyond just having Guinness and Harps on tap and Jameson behind the bar. The place is loaded with Celtic curiosities aplenty -- from antique cigarette signs to various and sundry trinkets. It also prides itself on filling patrons with "craic," a term straight from the Emerald Isle describing an uproarious vibe, much like what you might witness on any given night when live music and ample drink specials are offered. Bonus -- there's a real chef in the kitchen, cranking out some truly top-notch cuisine. This is way better than average pub grub, with silky smoked salmon, homemade brown and soda breads, fresh grilled fish, and an incredible shepherd's pie. Read our review.

10 articles
George & Dragon English Restaurant and Pub

4240 S. 48th St. South Phoenix

602-470-0018

Brewery, English, Irish

4 articles
Johnny Fox's

16100 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr. Peoria

623-878-2660

Irish, Bars and Clubs, Slideshow

Robbie Fox's little brother Johnny is just as much as a happy hour troublemaker as his former older Tempe sib. Half off the entire menu from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday means $3 Jameson shots, $6 shots of Macallan 15-year, and $7 bowls of lamb stew. The public house is full of old-school Irish character and gets packed during happy hour and on weekend nights. But for $3 shots of Jameson, we're willing to brave the crowd. Bottoms up!

3 articles
The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub

1 N. First St. #108 Downtown Phoenix

602-651-1185

Irish, Gastro Pub, Best Of, Menu

3 articles
Mountain View Pub

7033 E. Cave Creek Rd. Cave Creek

480-575-7782

Bars and Clubs, American, Irish, Best Of

In downtown Cave Creek’s crowded food-and-drink scene, look for the giant Guinness banner. It’ll lead you into Mountain View Pub, which has the usual Irish bar traits: plentiful imported beers, pub fare, occasional rowdiness. Inside is an assortment of antique furniture, an internet jukebox, a stage framed by exposed cobblestone where live rock and country bands perform, and more natural sunlight than most pub drinkers are accustomed to. As its name suggests, MVP’s massive back patio also offers breathtaking views of a river valley and the north Valley mountains. Drink those sights in from the balcony’s high-top tables and booths, and order a margarita, a house favorite that’s served in a Guinness pint glass. To eat? Stay on the ol’ Emerald Isle; we like the Irish breakfast platter, Irish pub nachos, and the Reuben, which is made with corned beef cooked daily in Guinness.

2 articles
Murphy's Law Irish Pub

58 S. San Marcos Place Chandler

480-812-1588

Bar Food, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Recommended

Anything that can go wrong, inevitably will go wrong. So goes the old adage that inspired this brewpub's moniker. While it's not exactly the best attitude to have when engaging in an evening of drinking, the folks at this downtown Chandler drinkery seem to take the saying with an ample sense of humor. Dollar bills inscribed with many a sexual innuendo line the walls, filling in gaps between knickknacks and plasma screens showing hilariously tragic images of the Internet meme variety. The bar's multitude of microbrews (Lost Abbey 10 Commandments, Odell's 90 Shilling) and import beers (Franziskaner, Smithwicks, Stella) are available via its 32 taps, which will likely satisfy even the most critical of beer snobs, while the burgers, flatbreads, and wraps can help you soak up some of that bad energy at the end of the night. Read our review.

9 articles
O'Connor's Pub

2601 W. Dunlap Ave. North Phoenix

602-997-7714

European, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

2 articles
Padre Murphy's

4338 W. Bell Rd. Glendale

602-547-9406

Irish, American, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu

Don't let the "padre" in its moniker fool you, as the only thing remotely Hispanic about the place are the nachos on the menu. (Truth be told, it's named for an Irish Catholic priest that owner Tom Boyle has known since childhood). Although its name might be a bit misleading, Padre Murphy's is about as straightforward a place as they come. Equal parts Irish pub and sports bar, this popular westside watering hole offers a mix of both vibes, as exemplified by the bountiful Boston Celtics memorabilia (as well as other athletic ephemera) hanging from the walls. Off-track betting windows are also available should the gambling bug bite, and there are also televisions in the restrooms should the call of nature hit. Just remember to wash your hands afterwards, since the good padre would expect no less.

19 articles
The Rose & Crown Pub

628 E. Adams St. Central Phoenix

602-256-0223

English, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

If nothing else, the British definitely know how to tie one on. So it's only fitting that the Britannia-themed Rose & Crown is stocked with enough brews and booze to keep any Englishman or Anglophile happy (and properly soused). Imperial pints of Smithwick's, Newcastle, Tetley's, and Guinness and 10 other import and domestic beers are available, as are dozens of microbrews and other alcoholic delights. The pub also shows off its U.K. roots on its walls, as the premises are adorned with numerous pop-style paintings by local artist Alexander Scott Hughes featuring such English icons as Johnny Rotten, Winston Churchill, James Bond, and even Monty Python's Minister of Silly Walks (a.k.a. John Cleese).

30 articles
R.T. O'Sullivan's

1610 S. Stapley Dr. Mesa

480-398-3340

Irish, Restaurants

2 articles
Rula Bula

401 S. Mill Ave. Tempe

480-929-9500

English, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

Situated inside the Victorian-era Andre building, Rula Bula is an authentic-looking pub that's steeped in history. It's housed in an old Mill Avenue saddle shop that dates back to the 1880s, while its walls are lined with vintage Irish relics that were imported from Ireland by owner Steven Goumas. The menu also offers a few historical tidbits, like the origin tales behind such traditional Irish fare as the boxy, as well as dishes named after the renowned Saint Patrick's Battalion that fought in the Mexican-American War. The name of the establishment itself is a reference to an old Gaelic phrase that roughly translates to "uproar and commotion," which is a fitting description for the raucous revelry that takes place inside Rula Bula on a nightly basis. Acoustic artists and Irish musicians offer live music throughout the week, while the staff behind the antique bar serves up pint after pint of imports like Guinness and Smithwick's and various European brews.

35 articles
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant

18 W. Monroe St. Central Phoenix

602-253-6081

Irish, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice, DrinkHere

A downtown staple for 30 years, Seamus McCaffrey’s attracts a crowd that reflects the changing neighborhood it inhabits: city and county employees, upwardly mobile loft-dwellers, and service-industry workers (Seamus is your favorite downtown bartender’s favorite bar). It also has a tough-to-beat selection of Scotch and Irish whiskey, traditional Irish fare like Shepherd’s Pie and fish chips, and live music on the weekends (when it can get crowded in here). And don’t miss the bar’s flagship festivity: its raucous annual St. Patrick’s Day street party, when they close off Monroe and the sweet smell of Guinness wafts for blocks.

19 articles
Skeptical Chymist

15668 N. Pima Rd. North Scottsdale

480-609-8677

English, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Looking very much like a kind of place you'd find on the Emerald Isle, Skeptical Chymist is a charming place resembling an old apothecary with rustic wooden furnishings and hundreds of books lining the walls. Besides having an abundance of the obligatory Guinness on tap, you can get ice cold pints of Harp, Bass, Newcastle, and numerous other import drafts, as well as other Irish booze and brews. Several specialty cocktails, like the Chymist Royal (a concoction of Bushmills, apple liqueur, and ginger ale) are also on the menu. It's definitely good for what ails you.

11 articles
Tim Finnegan's Irish Restaurant & Pub

17045 N. 59th Ave., #103 North Phoenix

602-875-8331

Irish, Bars and Clubs, Best Of

The protagonist of James Joyce's Finnegans Wake was brought back to life after whiskey was spilled on his corpse, and Tim Finnegan's Irish Restaurant & Pub shares its name with the book's central character. There's no magic whiskey here, but there are plenty of life-enriching pints of Guinness and snifters of Jameson to go around. Overhead, a soundtrack of The Pogues and other Irish bands brings an aural taste of Ireland to the Southwest, accompanying the bartender as he speaks with a thick Irish accent while stomping across the wooden floor. The pub is a good place to view both types of football: New York Jets paraphernalia hangs next to soccer jerseys on the walls. With a full menu of Irish favorites and brews on draft, you're sure to leave satisfied in Emerald Isle fashion.

9 articles
The Turf Restaurant & Pub

705 N. 1st St. Central Phoenix

602-296-5043

Burgers, Contemporary, Irish, Salads, Sandwiches, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Slideshow

Do what you like to Turf's classic Caesar Salad. You can add chicken, shrimp, tuna, even calamari; it's still one of the best Caesars in town, made with fresh, crisp Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese grated over homemade croutons and tossed with a perfectly made, lemony dressing. Follow this perfect salad with a traditional boxty, a delicious potato-based, grilled Irish pancake served with homemade soda bread and butter. The chicken boxty offers peppers and mushrooms tossed with chicken in a white wine cream sauce. Bangers and mash or burgers are other inspired options from Turf's gourmet kitchen, from which some pretty amazing meals have come. Just make sure to wash it all down with one of the many beers on draft of both local and Irish making or just a whiskey on the rocks.

8 articles

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