Recommended Irish Pubs and Bars

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Irish Pubs and Bars

The best Irish pubs and bars in London have a unique charm of their very own. Rock up, order a Guinness, prop up the bar till the early hours and then don't be surprised if you end up singing at the top of your voice before the end of the night. The best Irish pubs and bars all use the element of surprise to their advantage and are all the better for it.
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Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt Street, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6DP
  • The world's most famous nightclub
  • The world's best DJ's
  • Still London's most successful club after 19 years
  • Over 150,000 visitors per year
Auld Shillelagh
The Auld Shillelagh is an Irish pub that promises good craic any day day of the week
105 Stoke Newington Church Street,
London,
N16 0UD
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One of the more lively and vibrant offerings in our list, the Claddagh Ring is an exceptional Irish pub wwith plenty of live music.
10 Church Road,
Hendon,
London,
NW4 4EA
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Regular live Irish music, dancing and traditional food and drink make this a popular Irish pub in Queen's Park.
76-82 Salusbury Road,
Queens Park,
London,
NW6 6PA
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The Crown
(Pub Food)
Cricklewood has long been the home of the Irish community in London and The Crown is still very much at the heart of the action.
The Crown Moran Hotel,
142-152 Cricklewood Broadway,
Cricklewood,
London,
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Filthy MacNastys
(Pub Food)
Legendary Irish bar on Amwell Street which also serves Thai food from the restaurant.
68 Amwell Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1R 1UU
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Irish Club
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This delightful members' club has a stylish and spacious interior that creates the perfect atmosphere for every occasion.
2-4 Tudor Street,
London,
EC4Y 0AA
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O'Neills Islington
O'Neills is part of the nationwide Irish themed pubs group. Some may consider its Irish touches tacky but it remains a firm favourite on the London scene.
59 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0NY
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Porterhouse
(British, Pub Food, Snacks)
Rather than just draping an Irish flag over the big screen television and making things a bit more green, the Porterhouse has authenticity stamped all over it with its stocking of Dublin-brewed Porterhouse beers.
21-22 Maiden Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 7NA
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Part of the Claddagh Ring pub group, The Quay's has Irish bands, DJs and a late license at the weekend, ensuring that north Londoners can enjoy a taste of the Emerald Isle.
471 Holloway Road,
London,
N7 6LE
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Sir Colin Campbell
There might not be as many Irish pubs in Kilburn as once there were but Sir Colin Campbell keeps the flag flying with trad music and plenty of Guinness.
264-266 Kilburn High Road,
London,
NW6 2BY
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The Tipperary
The Tipperary is one of the the oldest Irish pubs in London, being over 400 years old.
66 Fleet Street,
London,
EC4Y 1HT
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Tir Na nOg
Tir Na nOg on Garratt Lane has a strong traditional Irish theme with live music nights regularly scheduled.
107 Garratt Lane,
London,
SW18 4DW
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The Toucan
(Pub Food)
The Toucan is a Guinness themed pub in the style of a traditional Irish venue. They have regular live music nights and show some sports.
19 Carlisle Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3BY
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Waxy O'Connors is an expansive yet rustic and charming Irish bar in Soho.
14-16 Rupert Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6DD
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