Philly is much more than cheese steak. It is home to some of the finest restaurants in the country and the ones here, from Philadelphia and the surrounding area, are well worth the visit. If you have never experienced true Irish cooking, what are you waiting for? With Irish Pubs like these in the Philadelphia area, there is no excuse, so pick out one, go and have a good time and good food and make a new friend or two, or three.
The prices listed are from the dinner menu as that is usually the most expensive, so if you go for lunch, you might be paying less. They are entrees only unless it says otherwise. Appetizers, soups, deserts, drinks will be extra, unless it says otherwise, but you should be able to get a good idea of what a meal will cost by comparing the entree prices. The prices are in effect as this is written, but they are subject to change at any time. And the restaurants all have menus, so you will be able to get a sneak peak. Go on, have a good time, you deserve it.
Center City, Philadelphia
Dark Horse Pub
http://www.darkhorsepub.com/flashIndex.php
421 S 2nd St, Philadelphia 19147
Between Pine Street & Lombard Street
Dark Horse Pub is a great laid back friendly pub, you can even play darts, with both English and Irish dishes. Do not think large restaurant menu, think of traditional pub food taken to the next level. If you are looking for a place for a private party, they have a choice of 4 rooms and can accommodate up to 100 for a sit down dinner and even more for a cocktail reception. They have weekly specials, so be sure to ask, or take a look at the site before you go. Take a look at these samples from their menu.
Steak and Mushroom Pie Braised in Guinness with salad or fries $12
Bangers and Mash With caramelized onion demi-glaze $8
Cornish Pastie Lamb and potato in pastry envelope $12
North West and North, Philadelphia
Kildare’s Irish Pub
http://www.kildarespub.com/main.htm
4417 Main St, Philadelphia 19127
Between Carson & Grape Street
Take it from someone who grew up on Irish food. This is real Irish food.
Traditional Bangers & Mash Irish Style Sausages Over a Bed of Mashed Potatoes Served With Sauteed Leeks,
Tomatoes and Mushrooms With an Onion Gravy ($13.95)
Guinness Beef Stew Hearty Meat & Vegetables Slowly Simmered in a Rich Guinness Sauce Served Over Mashed Potatoes ($12.95)
Original Shepherd’s Pie Ground Beef, Peas, Carrots, Celery and Onions Baked With Mashed Potatoes ($12.95)
Montgomery County East
Brittingham’s Irish Pub
http://www.brittinghams.com/
640 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill 19444
Between Crescent Avenue & Church Road
DINING HOURS Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm Lunch & Dinner Friday & Saturday11am-11pm Lunch & Dinner
Sunday10:30am-2:00pm Breakfast 10:30am-9:30pm Lunch & Dinner One you come to Brittingham’s, you will not want to leave. Come for the Irish Pub food and stay for the entertainment. They are available for private parties and Sunday breakfast is a traditional Irish Breakfast, and that will keep you satisfied until dinner. They also have a special children’s menu. Speaking of which, here are some things from the menu.
All entrees served with Soup du jour or salad. Available all Day. Ham & Cabbage, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shephard’s Pie, Beef & Potato Pub Pie, Irish Stew, Chicken & Chips,
Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash.
Delaware County
Maggie O’Neill’s Irish Pub
http://www.maggieoneills.com/
1062 Pontiac Rd, Drexel Hill 19026
Between Dermond Cir & Township Line Road
Hours Daily: 11am-2am
Maggie O’Neill’s is available for private parties, and once you eat here you will want to consider it for your next event. Be sure to check out the events and see if you can make it when the entertainment is going on.
O’Connell Street Sweet Bourbon Steak Grilled 8oz flank steak in a sweet bourbon marinade 15.99
Galway Bay Flounder & Crab Cake Platter Breaded flounder fillet & pan seared homemade jumbo lump crab cakes with French fries & coleslaw15.99
Bunratty Blackened Chicken 8oz chicken breast coated with southwestern spices, blackened and served with Santa Fe baked potato
