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If you ’re seeing leprechauns on the streets of Dallas , you may chalk it up to being March — or having one too many Guinness Extra Stouts . In either casing , Irish pubs always ( always ) promise a in force time meet with raucous laugh , cold beer , stiff swallow , and fantastic food . So whether you ’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick ’s Day with everyone else or simply want to keep this as a go - to inclination next time you ’re starve a shepherd ’s Proto-Indo European or an Irish Coffee , we ’ve rounded up a prosperous 13 of the metropolis ’s just Irish pubs in 11 unlike neighbourhood across Dallas - Fort Worth . So you ’ll never be far from association football on TV and a festive gigue or two on the nickelodeon .
Sláinte !
Dubliner Irish Pub
Lower GreenvilleIt ’s wild to imagine that Dallas ’ former Irish pub did n’t get its scratch until 1994 . In any case , Dubliner has stood the test of sentence with its 20 - ounce Guinness , Harp , and Smithwick ’s beers , Black and Tans , and artisan cheeseboards . discontinue in for weekday felicitous hour ( or all - 24-hour interval Mondays ) and save $ 1 off draught beers and other crummy - swallow specials . How to hold : block off by for first come , first process seating .
Lochland’s Irish Pub
Lake HighlandsDubliner ’s babe pub a few stat mi away ask all the beloved aspects of the O.G. and ramp things up with a robust food for thought carte with options ranging from wings and mussels to fish & chips and shepherd ’s pie ( include a vegan version ) . Weekend brunch includes Frozen Irish Coffees and Stout Brined Corned Beef Hash and Eggs . How to hold : Call 469 - 677 - 0174 to make reservations for groups of eight or more .
The Crafty Irishman Public House
Downtown DallasFor a magic escapism from the con game and flurry of downtown , this perfunctory hangout in the historic Mercantile Building has a neighbourhood vibe thanks to business district residents who ’ve become regulars , but also a nice property for visitors looking for zero pretense . Galway Bay Mussels , a traditional Irish breakfast , O’Reilly ’s Reuben Fries , and Bangers and Mash lead the charge on the food card while the row of spigot feature several Irish brew ( including one made specifically for The Crafty Irishman).How to book : Stop by for first semen , first serve well seating .
The Skellig
Henderson AvenueA well - curated listing of Irish whiskies trace hoi polloi in for an afternoon or eventide of good meter . Great food look to soak up all the whiskey and Irish beer , but you ’ll find very Texas items on the list , including Steak Nachos and Fried Chicken Tacos . traditionalist can sup on Fish & Chips , however . And Jameson Chocolate Brownies for sweet . How to book : Stop by for first come , first serve seating area .
The Playwright Irish Pub
Dallas Arts DistrictWhether you ’re in the area to visit one of Dallas ’ top museums or catch a show at a performance locus , this Dallas Arts District restaurant build it easy to get in and out quick if you ’re rushing to beat the rising curtain . Sip on an Irish Mule or an Oscar Wilde pint - and - shot combo while peruse the food card loaded with faves such as Corned Beef and Cabbage Rolls , Irish Nachos with a Guinness cheese sauce on housemade kettle potato scrap , or one of five unlike Irish tacos ( try the Dublin , TX with cured beef and Jameson BBQ sauce).How to Good Book : block up by for first come , first serve seats .
Cannon’s Corner Irish Pub
Oak CliffAs the first neighborhood Irish public house in Oak Cliff , Cannon ’s Corner offers both traditional and Irish fusion eats , from an Irish Breakfast Sandwich layered with black pud and bangers to Gaelic Mac & Cheese ( with three Irish cheeses ) with Corned Beef & Cabbage Egg Rolls prove to be a material succeeder in the latter category . How to book : discontinue by for first come , first do seating .
Poag Mahone’s
Fort WorthPop into this laidback neighborhood joint for one of four unlike Guinness concoctions ( including the Poag ’s auto Bomb with Guinness , Bailey ’s Irish Cream , and Jameson Whiskey ) or any of the seemingly endless options for cheap ( potent ) shots . If you ’re lucky enough to capture a unrecorded euphony number , you may never want to leave . How to book : terminate by for first come , first serve seating .
The Irishman Pub
Far North DallasThere ’s nothing Irish about Mini Mac & Cheese Bacon Donuts , but they ’re a decent improver to the Pot O ’ Gold , an Irish chips - and - queso of sorts with potato Saratoga chip for dipping into Guinness beer tall mallow and corned beef cattle if you need to make it extra hearty . Dublin Tacos are also a hit thanks to flour tortilla filled with mashed potatoes ( yay , carb - on - carb activity ! ) , chop cured beef , and sautéed onions . As for drinks , all the common suspects are here and well portable to take to the pool table or for a little foosball — especially during all - mean solar day Monday well-chosen hour . How to book : Stop by for first come , first serve seating room .
Blackfriar Pub
Lakewood ; UptownAt either location of this popular Irish saloon , you’re able to pledge to life with a Priest ’s Collar ( Magners Irish Cider and a Guinness floater ) or one of two twelve draught beer . Snack on Corned Beef Poutine ( the perfect Ireland - meet - Canada combo ) then dive deep into a platter of killer Fish & Chips , Atlantic cod battered with Smithwick ’s and serve with housemade tartar sauce . How to book : Stop by for first cum , first serve seating area .
The Old Monk
Henderson AvenueSixteen Irish whisky top the spirits list at this happening corner spot in the heart of the Henderson Avenue locality ( try the Whiskey Sampler for a trio of greats ) . Opt for the Irish Old Fashioned with Jameson Black Barrel and sip while you look through the extended intellectual nourishment fare . Guinness Beef Stew shoot the spot even on affectionate days , and Smithwick ’s batter Fish & Chips has been praised for class . And because an Irish gin mill is a nation of mind as much as what ’s genuinely Irish on the carte du jour , experience free to order the equally fab Mini Chicken Avocado Sandwiches . How to book : Stop by for first come , first serve seating area .
Harwood Arms
Harwood DistrictYou’ll find nearly every type of craveable cuisine in the Harwood District , but when it come to drinking this classical British Isles - inspire bar specializes in all thing UK , from a robust collection of Irish whiskies and Irish cocktail ( including the Black Velvet made with Champagne-Ardenne and Guinness ) . On the food front , graze on Scotch Eggs , Warm Pretzels with Stout Mustard , and Reuben Fries or intercept by on Sundays for a rich Sunday Roast phonograph record with all the holdfast . Whiskey Toffee Cake should n’t be overlook , either . How to hold : Stop by for first come , first attend to seating .
Spider Murphy’s Pub
Henderson AvenueFrom Dublin native Feargal McKinney come another Irish saloon ( he ’s also behind The Skellig and The Old Monk ) , so you know you ’re in for a rouse time . We may have one or two more nights when a Hot Toddy with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey would strike the spot , but otherwise , we ’d advocate sticking with something a whole lot colder . Like a disoriented Irish Gold cocktail . The fare skews more Mexican than Irish and we ’re not hating on that because a grilled chicken quesadilla and a tall Guinness may in reality be a perfect pairing . How to book : Stop by for first ejaculate , first attend to seating .
Trinity College Irish Pub
Fort WorthIn the centre of Fort Worth , the Trinity College Irish Pub offers a welcome respite from the wild west departure on in the Historic Stockyards ( not that there ’s anything wrong with that ) . Nine different dry pint of blended beer ( Guinness + whatever ) may be one of the most extensive in the DFW metroplex . Or if you ’re in the splurging mood , opt for a $ 110 snap of Midleton Rare Irish Whiskey . For food for thought , standouts admit the Dingle Drunken Mussels and Loaded Tater Kegs with Guinness cheese sauce for starters and the Pub Curry or O’Sheas Pork Chop if you ’re a little more famished . How to hold : Stop by for first ejaculate , first serve seating .
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Photo courtesy of Blackfriar Pub
Photo courtesy of Dubliner (Dallas)
Photo courtesy of Lochland’s Dallas
Photo courtesy of The Crafty Irishman Public House
Photo courtesy of The Skellig
Photo courtesy of The Playwright Irish Pub Dallas
Photo courtesy of Cannons Corner Irish Pub
Photo courtesy of Poag Mahones Irish Pub
Photo courtesy of The Irishman Pub
Photo courtesy of Blackfriar Pub
Photo courtesy of The Old Monk
Photo by Marquel Plaven, courtesy of Harwood Arms
Photo courtesy of Spider Murphy’s Pub
Photo courtesy of Trinity College Irish Pub