THE ASGARD IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-577-9100
   
350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-577-9100. The Asgard was designed in Ireland, with local artists putting the finishing touches on a truly one-of-a-kind bar. Communal tables and a variety of cool, comfortable places to sit—along with an extensive menu, a large craft beer selection, outdoor patio, live music, trivia nights, DJs and no cover charge—make the Asgard a perfect spot for a pint and a meal. Mon–Wed 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thu & Fri ’til 2 a.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun ’til 1 a.m. www.classicirish.com.

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BLACK ROSE
Location: Faneuil Hall
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-742-2286
   
160 State St., 617-742-2286. Located in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace area, this popular pub features aged beef, chicken, fresh native seafood, light fare, hearty sandwiches and other American and Irish classics from the grill served in a casual, jovial atmosphere. Live Irish music nightly and weekend afternoons. L, D, LS, SB. Traditional Irish B served.

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CLERYS
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-262-9874
   
113 Dartmouth St., 617-262-9874. Clerys combines comfort and style in a unique setting for any season. Take in air from the open French windows in the bar area or relax on the couches in the cozy lounge. The menu features pub fare, pizzas and a wide range of beers on tap. L, D, SB, LS, C.

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COOGAN’S
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-451-7415
   
173 Milk St., 617-451-7415. Considered a Boston landmark, Coogan’s specializes in fresh New England seafood, prime-cut steaks and pasta dishes, including the signature blackened chicken pasta. Twenty draught beers served, including many New England varieties. Dining by street-side French windows. L, D, C, SB.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-350-9977
   
161 Devonshire St., 617-350-9977. This British pub and restaurant is famous for its fish and chips, great beer selection and the warmth of its hospitality. Also enjoy trivia Tue at 6:30 p.m., live music Fri at 6:30 p.m., Sat karaoke, murder mystery dinner theater and comedy. Banquet space available. B Mon–Sat 6:30–11 a.m., Sun 7 a.m.–noon; L & D daily ’til 11 p.m.; C ’til 1 a.m.

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THE GRAND CANAL
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-523-1112
   
57 Canal St., 617-523-1112. The “crown jewel of Irish pubs in the Boston area,” hails The Boston Globe. Tasty L & D menus offered, along with 50 microbrews served on tap from its 50-foot handmade Irish mahogany bar. Live entertainment varies from traditional Irish music to Dixieland jazz. L, D, C, LS.

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THE GREEN DRAGON TAVERN
Location: Faneuil Hall
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-367-0055
   
11 Marshall St., 617-367-0055. Boston’s premier 18th-century tavern, located on the Freedom Trail, is home to Boston’s only Guinness/Oyster Festival. Microbrews and a large selection of imported beers flow from its taps. Live entertainment nightly, with a traditional Irish seisiun (session) 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily.

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HENNESSY’S OF BOSTON
Location: Faneuil Hall
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-742-2121
   
25 Union St., 617-742-2121. Hennessy’s serves up items like wood-grilled Irish salmon, Kilmacalog chowder, shepherd’s pie, burgers, and a huge appetizer menu. An extensive beer and wine list, private snugs, farmer’s tables and a turf-burning fireplace. Featuring live entertainment five nights a week and monthly performances by pop bands directly from Ireland. L, D, SB.

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KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-426-3333
   
42 Province St., 617-426-3333. Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, featuring prime aged steaks, seafood and classic pub fare with a touch of class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxing dining atmosphere with a bustling bar offering live piano music on Thu, Fri & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 4–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. www.kennedysmidtown.com.

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THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-742-5577
   
2 Center Plaza (Cambridge Street), 617-742-5577. Hand-crafted in Ireland and shipped to Boston, this classic pub features a cozy interior with beautiful Celtic motifs and a menu of steaks, seafood, burgers, pasta and traditional Irish fare with 20+ beers on tap, including many craft brews. Also enjoy the 100-seat seasonal patio, live music and trivia on Wed. Sat & SB $7.99–11.99. Validated parking after 6 p.m. L, D, C.

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