Best of Metromix Detroit 2012Irish Bar
Irish tradition rolls deep in Detroit. There are dozens of super-cool, incredibly fun places to show your green 365 days out of year. Narrowing down the leprechaun action to five was nearly impossible, but a little action from the 'burbs and some historic spots are listed down below. Don't be green with envy if your fave didn't make the cut: Vote away and then leave your O'comment. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe
Detroit, MI 48226Neighborhood: Downtown Detroit
We don’t have the mild, year-round temps, rolling green hills or the Rose of Tralee pageant of Europe’s third-largest island, but Detroit’s luck of the Irish comes by way of this Greektown staple. The pub opened in February 1975. Since then, the Old Shillelagh has remained true to its Irish roots (John Brady, one of the original owners, lived in Dublin) by offering Irish bands, a large Irish (and non-Irish) clientele and, of course, corned-beef sandwiches.
Nominees
Danny's Irish Pub
22824 Woodward
Ferndale, MI 48220It's a pub, Danny owns it and there are shamrocks everywhere. So it's fair to say that Danny's Irish Pub does exactly what it says on the tin. It offers everything that anybody could want from such a place. The decor is basic, green, as to be expected, and the bar staff are friendly. Oh and did we mention the Irish beer? It's mmmm...mmmm good.
Gaelic League and Irish-American Club of Detroit
2068 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216Neighborhood: Corktown/Michigan Ave.
You'll only get food during Lent (fish) and on St. Patrick's Day (turkey and corned beef sandwiches), but you will get live Irish music on the weekends at the Gaelic League and Irish American Club.
John Cowley & Sons
33338 Grand River
Farmington, MI 48336Since 1972, this downtown Farmington joint has welcomed people in for casual dining, a wine bar and great Irish hospitality. Exposed brick walls and furniture imported from Ireland add to the magic.
Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub
318 S. Main
Ann Arbor, MI 48104Neighborhood: Downtown Ann Arbor
Great food and good times. Conor O'Neill's Pub in Ann Arbor serves up the best of both worlds by dishing out flavorful American fare as well as traditional Irish "fayre."
Last year's winner
Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe
Detroit, MI 48226Neighborhood: Downtown Detroit
We don’t have the mild, year-round temps, rolling greens hills or the Rose of Tralee pageant of Europe’s third largest island, but Detroit’s luck of the Irish comes by way of Greektown staple the Old Shillelagh. The Irish pub opened nearly 35 years ago in February 1975. Since then, the Old Shillelagh has remained true to its Irish roots (John Brady, one of the original owners, lived in Dublin) by offering authentic Irish bands, a large Irish (and non-Irish) clientele and, of course, corned-beef sandwiches
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