Best US cities to visit for their Irish pubs

Irish pubs aren't a rare thing in the United States. However, there are American cities that stand out as the best for their Irish pubs .

Irish emigration throughout the centuries has had a profound impact on the world and on countries like the US. It is estimated that a whopping 31.5 million American residents claim Irish heritage .

With such a huge Irish influence, it is no surprise that there are plenty of amazing Irish pubs dotted around the US. Here are the best US cities to visit for their Irish pubs .

New York

The first American city that comes to mind for many when they think about Irish pubs is New York. The Big Apple is simply bursting with great Irish pubs in each of its boroughs from Manhattan to Brooklyn to Queens and beyond.

In fact, New York City is home to the oldest Irish pub in the US , McSorley's Old Ale House. Other standouts in the city include The Dead Rabbitt, Swift Hibernian Lounge, and Hartley's.

Chicago

Being a city that dyes its river green every year for St Patrick's Day , Chicago has a strong Irish identity. The city is home to a fantastic selection of Irish pubs.

Some of the best Irish pubs in Chicago include Fadó Irish Pub, The Kerryman, Celtic Crossings, and Lizzie McNeill's.

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania is one of the most Irish states in the US. Not only is it home to Philadelphia and its amazing Irish pubs, but there are also very Irish places such as Pittsburgh and Havertown.

In Philadelphia, the best Irish pubs in the city include Tír na nÓg, Con Murphy's, Boner's Irish Pub, and The Plough & the Stars.

Boston

Boston is regarded as the most Irish city in the US. 20.5% of Bostonians claim Irish ancestry, which equates to around one in every five Boston residents.

Boston has a thriving Irish pub scene. Some of the best Irish pubs in Boston include The Burren , The Dubliner, The Black Rose, Corrib, and Coogan's.

Rochester

Rochester in New York was named the US city with the most Irish pubs per person in a study done by Shane Co. Rochester, according to the study, has 1.843 Irish pubs per 100k people.

Some of the best Irish pubs in Rochester include Shamrock Jack's, Murphy's Law, Johnny's Irish Pub, and Magpie Irish Pub.

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Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is actually home to the largest Irish festival in the US , which takes place every August and attracts up to 100,000 attendees. With a clearly thriving Irish community, it's no surprise that there are some beloved Irish pubs in the city.

Standouts include Mo's Irish Pub, Harp Irish Pub, and McGillycuddy's.

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