The formula for a quality Irish pub is hard to define . Sure , it likely involves a dry pint of well - pour Guinness , but other ingredient are tougher to immobilize down : a great Irish stew , friendly give-and-take , some dude in a wool crown playing abodhranin a corner … While some Irish pubs in Milwaukee certainly swash more authenticity than others , as long as the taphouse is a good time , we ’re uncoerced to consider it worthy .

Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill

You get additional points as an Irish pub if you dish out bangers and mash – and this delicious token is just one standout on a card that ’s both all-inclusive and tasty . When it get along to washing it all down , the 16 taps include staple like Guinness and Magners , plus some standout guile beer choices .

O’Lydia’s Bar & Grill

The rustic brick edifice at 338 South   1st St has a long Irish history . Before it transformed into O’Lydia ’s five eld ago , this blank housed the democratic Slim McGinn ’s . This bar is well - suited for sipping libations of all sorts , and its   large patio is   perfect for outdoor drinking – especially when the railroad tracks that melt down by it are n’t busy with freight railroad train dealings .

BuBs Irish Pub

BuBs is no informal pub . It is massive – 15,000sqft   to be precise – and feels more like a live - music locale than a bar . But BuBs deserves a mention , mostly because the Trinity Irish Dancers perform there frequently . This phenomenal Irish dance company transforms the space into a serious Celtic experience .

O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub

The O’Donoghue family has been in the Browning automatic rifle commercial enterprise for quite some time : Friendly owner Jamie O’Donoghue ’s father Danny open his first pothouse in 1969 , and the younger O’Donoghue is a initiate when it come to recall the names of patrons . He engage with everyone in his large , but still homey , bar . If you ’re up for listening to some tremendous stories , consecrate a Guinness and get O’Donoghue talk .

A.J. O’Brady’s Irish Pub & Grill

This 140 - yr - old building come with a view of the fall in the heart of quaint Downtown and is as welcoming as it get . A utterly poured Guinness and a deliciously meaty Reuben sandwich make the experience complete – plus , every Thursday at 6 post-mortem , the bar has an Irish toast with Guinness or Irish whiskey . Sláinte .

The Pub

It may be roughly 35 miles from Downtown Milwaukee , but The Pub is worth the trip-up . The owners hail from the north of Ireland , and they offer an Irish whiskey and Scotch list too big to fathom .   Suffice it to say , The Pub is no faux - Irish prevention – and   no slouch when it come to food ,   either . The menu include staple like sheepherder ’s pie and Irish stew , alongside pricier detail like baked salmon and steak . It ’s a gustatory modality of Ireland , Waukesha County - style .

County Clare

Guinness brewmaster Fergal Murray says that the kinsfolk here swarm the effective dry pint of the fateful clobber in Wisconsin – which might intend this tap house is deserving a sojourn . County Clare is a welcoming spot , whether you ’re at the Browning automatic rifle or cozying up at a small table in the Saint ’s Snug . And if you have a little too muchcraícwhile Andrew Jackson Downing pint , you may always get a nicely appointed room in the inn upstairs .

The Irish Pub

House of Guinness

There ’s something invitingly quaint about historic Downtown Waukesha . House of Guinness accommodate right in with a façade you might see in any number of small Irish towns . The no - frills Department of the Interior features deal of woodwork , a long bar , and a few small wooden tables . Far more important   than flashy décor , House of Guinness pop the question a sizable beer menu and a decent whiskey list .

Mo’s Irish Pub

sis to the sprawling public house in Wauwatosa , the business district version of Mo ’s is big and brash – but still inviting . Its two - account step provides more than a few areas to soak up , and it ’s an ideal spot to trance some live music . Mo ’s is a racy bar , the right choice for those who are look for something a little more raucous and fun than cozy and restrained .

Paddy’s Pub

If you go in this East Side institution ,   you may have a backbreaking metre leaving – due part to the fact that it ’s a damn honorable time , and partly because the interior is a dark labyrinth that ’s nearly inconceivable to navigate after a couple of Harps . There are speculative things than being cling in a well-disposed bar just a Blarney Stone ’s throw from the madness of busy North Ave , however .

McBob’s Pub & Grill

clod of luscious corned beef brisket hook in hungry patrons from every region in Milwaukee . funnily enough , McBob ’s is also known for reasonably amazing tacos ( if for some understanding corn bitch is n’t your thing ) . The bar is a friendly   neighborhood tap that draws a divers gang look to raise a pint and consume salted , cure center .

McGillycuddy’s Bar & Grill

Sure , McGillycuddy ’s resides in an frequently - drag through the mud prevention area known more for loose - flowing Fireball shot than good mouthful .   But this tap house earn street cred for being one of the sr. statesmen of Water St. McGillycuddy ’s has been pouring beers and nip for almost 25 years . The two - story cake can house plentifulness of revelers – and offers a spacious beer garden that is one of the best in Milwaukee . The patio also feature the Gilly Stone , a boulder that grants good luck to those brave enough to snog it .

The Harp

Play countersign association with any Milwaukee barfly and " The Harp " will almost always be answer with " outdoor deck . " This delightfully prominent feature article , overleap the Milwaukee River , has been draw imbiber since long before fuddle outside was as fashionable as it is now . On any Clarence Day   the weather cooperates , the large wooden deck is one of the good places in townsfolk to knock back a pint or three .

Trinity Three Irish Pubs

This massive imbibition composite is in reality made up of three bars – the lively Foy ’s , the more cozy program library scene of Duffy ’s , and Gallagher ’s , a big blank space between the two . A scant lurch from fierce Water St , the scene can be a teensy-weensy morsel over the top –   a great place to head if you ’re looking for thing to get a bit out of hired hand .

Champion’s Pub

An essential ingredient of any self - respecting Irish pub is a friendly atmosphere –céad míle fáilteand all that . booster ’s has that part down pat : This welcoming box tap house , tucked off the beat path of bustling North Ave , is usually populated by a intrepid cast of professional drinker . Combine the good crowd with a whole beer listing and a shuffleboard tabular array , and you ’ve got the ideal pub experience .

Campbell’s Irish Pub

There was a certain divey charm to this place when it was Packy ’s Pub .   ThenBar Rescuecame in , made some ornamental changes , and suggest a name alteration . We ’re not trusted if this really appoint progress , but the slick up - up distance has retained the charm of a neighborhood bar . Campbell ’s serves a nicely pelt dry pint of Guinness , plenty of whiskey , and a right Irish breakfast on Sundays . Owner Packy Campbell is a native of Dublin who brought some of Ireland with him to the South Side .

Finn McGuire’s Irish Pub & Grill

This place is really a sports prevention and euphony venue with a panache of pub sprinkled in , but it ’s worth note in part for the   Reuben quesadilla , a freakish yet delicious mixture made with corned beef , sauerkraut , Swiss high mallow ,   and Thousand Island dressing . This bright - green post on Highway 100 contribute a bit of craic to the neighborhood .

O’Brien’s Pub

O’Brien ’s take airplane propeller for label itself an " Irish - American " taphouse – that ’s trueness in advertising . The tavern is magnanimous , but the ample woodwork , stone fireplace , and minuscule front bar make it feel cozy anyway . This friendly spot serve up quite a little of cordial reception any time of the year , but it ’s best during baseball game season – and the free shuttle to and from Miller Park is a large way to travel .

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Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill

Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill

Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill draft

Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill

O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub

O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub

Interior of County Clare

Courtesy of County Clare

The Irish Pub interior

Courtesy of the Irish Pub

Mo’s Irish Pub Milwaukee

Mo’s Irish Pub Milwaukee

McGillycuddy’s Bar & Grill

Courtesy of McGillycuddy’s

Trinity Three Irish Pubs

Trinity Three Irish Pubs

Campbell’s Irish Pub

Campbell’s Irish Pub