Best of Metromix Detroit 2013Irish 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
Just a few votes separated runner-up Younger's Irish Tavern and this reigning champ, which kept its 2011 and 2012 Best of Metromix titles. 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. Its St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration is massive.
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.
Younger's Irish Tavern
120 S. Main
Romeo, MI 48065Romeo's own rowdy Irish tavern hits all the right spots. Enjoy incredible eats in the beautiful dining room then head to the Upstairs, their live music venue on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday nights. Acts range from rock to pop and dance DJ's to live comedy acts.
The Tilted Kilt
44175 W. Twelve Mile
Novi, MI 48377Delicious food, cold beer and a delightful Irish theme make the Tilted Kilt, a Novi destination for sports and good times. And if that's not enough, the Kilt girls will make the trip worth while.
Last year's winner
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.
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