'Must have Guinness on tap': Irish Star readers share their favorite Irish pubs in the US

Pub culture and Irish heritage have been linked for thousands of years.

Ireland's pub culture dates as far back as the sixth century with Brehon Law when pub owners were required to welcome guests at all hours, day or night. This rule was mostly put in place to serve the King as he traveled through the villages.

The warm hospitality of Irish pubs remains today, making them the place to go for a perfect pint of Guinness, traditional music and good craic.

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Irish pubs are found in every town, city and state across the US. There are approximately 4,000 Irish pubs stateside serving up a taste of home.

We asked our Facebook followers where their favorite Irish watering hole is located. Here, our readers share their favorite Irish pubs across the US.

Readers joked that almost every pub in Boston has an Irish connection. Gareth Fullerton said: "Cheers in Boston". And Gina Hannon responded: "Pretty much all Irish pubs in Boston!"

Mr Dooley's, The Black Rose (Roisin Dubh) and MJ O'Connor's are also popular Irish pubs in Boston . In nearby Rhode Island, Celtic Pub, a traditional Irish bar with more than 30 beers on tap, is a busy boozer.

In Philadelphia, the rivalry continues between The Plough and The Stars and McGillins for the title of the city's best Irish pubs. Rob Milne and Joe Brooks voted for The Plough and The Stars while Ronald Hart and Ladonna Scaggs backed McGillins .

The Anglesea Pub, run by the McMullan family, is a popular pub in New Jersey. Jason Lewis, Martin Smyth and Joe Brooks all hailed it as their favorite Irish watering hole.

In New York , McSorley's Old Ale House, The Dead Rabbit and The Mean Fiddler all received honorable mentions.

Las Vegas has the most Irish bars of any US city, meaning there is plenty of places to go for a pint of plain. McMullan's, Ceol Irish Pub and Nine Fine Irishmen are among the favorites in Sin City.

However, many readers believed the culture of Irish pubs is created by the punters rather than the premises.

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Oliver McSweeney said: "I’ve been in a few Irish pubs in the states and in one or two I was the only born and bred Irish person to have ever darkened the doorway!" And Monica E McGuire added: "The one you are currently enjoying."

And Patrick Sundin joked: "It is the one right down the block from you! Only rules for an Irish Pub: Must serve food, must have Guinness and Harp on tap and must have sports on."

Where is your favorite Irish bar? Tell us in the comments.

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