You don't need to go to Dublin for a true Irish pub experience; it's likely there's already an authentic pub right in your neighborhood. You just need to know where to look.
With St. Patrick's Day coming up, we found the best Irish pubs in 19 big cities around the US, according to Yelp, with the best drinks, the best food, and the best craic (that's Gaelic for "good times").
ATLANTA: Brick Store Pub
When three friends searched for a neighborhood pub that poured a great pint and couldn't find one, they decided to open their own. The Brick Store Pub rotates 22 draft beers, and offers another 75 in bottles. The upstairs is devoted exclusively to Belgian beers.
On Saint Patrick's Day the pub will have live music, special beers, and "food features" available for customers.
AUSTIN: Draught House Pub & Brewery
The Austin, Texas, beer scene is buzzing, and a lot of the action happens at Draught House. With more than 70 beers on draft, many from Texan breweries, Draught House also offers a few home brews of its own.
The food is solid, too — not made in house, but from pub-curated food trucks that park outside ready to serve the regulars.
BALTIMORE: Mick O'Shea's
Mick O'Shea's happily mixes its Irish heritage with a liberal sprinkling of Baltimore pride. Regulars rave about the happy hour deals, as well as the local Maryland crab soup.
On St. Paddy's Day grab yourself a traditional Irish breakfast, starting at 9 a.m., and then come back at 5 p.m. for live music.
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