Stepping foot inside every Irish Pub in America

What's up? I'm the idiot from the Cincinnati Drinking Song. I'm also a professional mascot for Major League Baseball and an aspiring dart thrower. Here, you'll find articles about every single Irish Pub in America (well, the ones I've been to so far). I'm trying to find out who has the best Craic and who flat out sucks. Join me on my journey as I explore each Irish Pub in the country. You can rely on me to pump out a new article or 2 every week! Slainte!

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If you don't see your favorite Pub, feel free to send a recommendation!

"The Dead Rabbit is so damn good,
not even Alzheimer's can erase it from my memory."
-The Drunken Mallard

Pubs w/ Steel Tip Darts

TOP 5 WORST POURS OF GUINNESS IN 2024

Best Reuben Tracker:

Dempsey's Food & Spirits | Columbus, OH

1

2 The Old Shillelagh | Detroit, MI

Best Bartender Tracker:

Ricki, The Drunken Mallard / Maxwell Alley. Jersey City

Jacob, The Dead Rabbit. New York, New York

1

2

98 Irish Pubs and Counting

Corcoran's. Chicago, Illinois

Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. 11:00AM (EST)

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The Craic /the-crack/ n When you walk into a Pub and everyone is having a good time, but not only that; they embrace you into the conversation at hand, the bartender is both engaging and amazing, and it feels impossible to close out your tab due to the incredible atmosphere.

Craic Addict /crack-add-ict/ n A human being who seeks the Craic. Someone who knows that not all Irish Pubs have any Craic at all, despite having a beautiful building. Typically, one in The Drunken Mallard community, who wants to receive about one email per week to be informed when The Drunken Mallard has stumbled into a new Pub.

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"You know it's an awesome spot when you get teary eyed as you leave, knowing that you may never step foot in there again."
-The Drunken Mallard

Pubs in Chicago

Same guy =)

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ELEVATOR PITCH

Declan's. Chicago, Illinois

We grabbed a couple of barstools and had the typical interaction you get from an "industry lifer" who isn't necessarily rude or annoying, but definitely...

The Drunken Mallard

12 hours ago3 min read

The Shamrock Club. Chicago, Illinois

Old school interior with an open flame grill within eyesight from the barstools. Sports fans have an ideal spot here as it sits off the Brown Line and a block away from the Chicago River.

The Drunken Mallard

Oct 93 min read