Pittsburgh isofficiallythe best US city for St. Patrick ’s Day celebrations . But with Irish bars this impressive , there are plenty of reasons to visit these eight spots even when it ’s not March 17 . From a spot with Irish dancing lessons to a bar with traditional Irish boxty , these pubs offer a taste sensation of the Emerald Isle here in Pittsburgh .
The Claddagh
Bartenders at The Claddagh are professionals at put an Irish spin on drink , as evidenced by the signature cocktails – the Irish scuff , the Guinness Bloody Mary , and the Baileys chocolate sight martini . The stripe regularly hosts case , like Guinness shabu engraving , whiskey dinners , and theme parties . rightful to its heritage , the cake patronise the Pittsburgh Celtics , the local Gaelic Athletic Association team .
Ryan’s Pub
Hanging high above S Braddock Ave , the gin mill ’s gargantuan greenish sign , adorn with a clover , is a beacon . In add-on to its taphouse food carte du jour , the barroom is known for its long - running Sunday karaoke nights .
McFadden’s Saloon
Given its emplacement on the North Shore near PNC Park and Heinz Field , it ’s only natural that McFadden ’s is a fusion of play Browning automatic rifle and Irish prevention . foster its Pittsburgh - Ireland mash - up vibration , it serves Shepard ’s Pie - Rogi , classical Pittsburgh pierogi stuffed with potatoes , beef , and veggies , and topped with a demi - glace sauce .
Murphy’s Tap Room
Green taproom , gullible chairs , unripe bricks , green decor – Murphy ’s Tap Room is prune for St. Patrick ’s Day yr - round . Though it ’s located on Regent Square ’s main drag , the no - furbelow spot manages to keep a depleted profile . Inside , it ’s fill with several pool tables and flit board .
Monterey Pub
tuck away in the Mexican War Streets , Monterey Pub seems as if it were plucked right out of Dublin and drop in Pittsburgh . The pub is occupy with plush , antique reddish brown booths , a low - samara vibration , and plenty of regular from the tight - knit neighborhood . Guinness , Harp , and Smithwick ’s are on draft copy , and public house classic like shepherd ’s Proto-Indo European and Pisces the Fishes & chip are on the menu .
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
In the heart and soul of the Strip District , Mullaney ’s Harp & Fiddle is known as an entertainment destination . The legal profession hosts Irish family line stripe , modern Gaelic rock bands , and even ceili terpsichore lesson . Look for the Guinness Charles Lamb stew on the menu , which copulate well with , of course of action , a Guinness on draught .
Piper’s Pub
Piper ’s Pub serves up a gustatory perception of the UK with favorite food for thought from Ireland , Scotland , and Great Britain . More than a dozen Irish whiskeys are up for catch , along with Irish beer and Magners Irish cyder . On weekend it ’s dwelling to football ( read : soccer ) fans pep up on European team .
Mahoney’s Restaurant
This longtime bar pours beer in a down - to - globe atmosphere on its first floor . With whitewashed brick , a wooden bar , and depiction of famous Pittsburgh athletes , it ’s equal role Irish public house and classic Pittsburgh saloon . When you ’re sick of pretend to be Irish , head upstairs for alive jazz at Little E ’s Jazz Club .
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The Claddagh
Courtesy of McFadden’s Saloon
Flickr/Grant Lindsay
Piper’s Pub
