Here are some of top Irish pubs in U.S.
Ruth's farewell photo from Yankee Stadium. You will find only two beers, light and dark, but it's all a part of the charm.
Wilfie & Nell (Manhattan)
Wilfie & Nell manages to be both traditional and trendy. It's cozy and dark, just like a good pub ought to be, and the bar's menu is full of elevated versions of classic Irish dishes, like Guinness stew and Scotch eggs, in addition to modern fare like steak and spinach salad, pulled pork sliders and loaded tater tots. It's tucked away on a quiet stretch of W. Fourth St., and the old brick walls and ample reclaimed wood will transport you to another time and place.
The Plough and Stars (Cambridge, Mass.)
The Boston area has some of the best Irish pubs outside of Ireland, and The Plough and Stars is one of them. Its darkwood interior, cozy ambiance, warm service and innovative, traditional fare constantly draw huge crowds. Naturally, it has become a cornerstone of the Cambridge, Massachusetts, community. Come by for live music seven nights a week, a cold pint of beer on tap and comfort foods like boneless Buffalo chicken tenders and baked cheesy nachos, plus blackened catfish, a sirloin burger and Baja fish tacos.
Shinnick's Pub (Chicago)
Shinnick's Pub has been serving Chicago fresh brews from its huge mahogany back bar since 1938, a short time after Prohibition ended. Nowadays, it's run by original owners George and Mary Shinnick's nine grandchildren. Domestic beer and shots are cheap, and the friendliness of the staffers and fellow customers is unmatched.
James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant (Baltimore)
The staff at James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant call this pub “Baltimore's home of Irish hospitality.” Chow down on Mussels James Gate — made with Guinness beer and named after the brewery — or homemade Irish brown bread, slow-braised lamb shank or seared rainbow trout. To drink, enjoy beers on draft, Champagne and wine or any of your favorite cocktails. You can even bring your fourlegged friend with you to the canine-friendly outdoor patio.
Kelly's Logan House (Wilmington, Del.)
Built in 1864, Kelly's Logan House claims it's the oldest Irish bar in Delaware. The historic building was once a resort for visitors to Wilmington including Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok, John L. Sullivan and Al Capone. When the three-story site was turned into a pub years later, it became the place to be for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
McGillin's Olde Ale House (Philadelphia)
Going strong since 1860, McGillin's is Philadelphia's oldest tavern, and it's also one of the city's very best, frequented by locals and visitors alike. The bar has been owned by only two families: The McGillins, who ran it for three generations, and the current owners, the Spaniak/ Mullins family, who have also passed it down three generations. Be generous to your server: the ship's bell behind the bar tolls for good tippers. McGillin's is the perfect place to catch a Phillies game in the summertime or to find romance — the tavern has a book with more than 100 signatures from couples who met there.