Detroit-area Irish pubs where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day [PHOTOS]

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 12:59 pm

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Everyone’s Irish on March 17, and these Irish-inspired pubs are ready to supply you with all the green and Guinness you can handle on St. Patrick’s Day.

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O’Malley’s Supper, Spirits & Song, Facebook

O’Malley’s Supper, Spirits & Song

15231 Farmington Rd., Livonia; 734-427-7775; omalleyslivonia.com

A low-frills bar that has live music and karaoke and is considered one of Livonia’s best.

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Nancy Whiskey

2644 Harrison St., Detroit; 313-962-4247

Nancy Whiskey is one of Detroit’s oldest bars, having been around since 1902. Rumor has it that it survived the Prohibition by operating as a speakeasy.

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O’Toole’s

205 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak; 248-591-9226; otoolespubs.com

Established in 2002, O’Toole’s is known for packing large crowds of young people on weekends.

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Danny’s Irish Pub

22824 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-546-8331

A charming hole in the wall bar known for its reasonably priced drinks and for hosting karaoke nights.

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McShane’s Irish Pub

1460 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-961-1960; mcshanespub.com

McShane’s Irish Pub might have a good whiskey list, but the food menu is the real star. The Corktown bar offers traditional Irish favorites like Shepherd’s Pie and some foods with a twist like “Irish Egg Rolls” stuffed with cabbage, Swiss cheese, and corned beef.

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Nemo’s

1384 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3180; nemosdetroit.com

A sports bar that dates back to the days of the old Tiger Stadium and has stayed in business thanks to its burgers. Since this is Corktown, it’s a St. Patrick’s Day favorite.

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O’Connor’s Public House

324 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-608-2537; oconnorsrochester.com

Named after Ireland’s famous Gus O’Connor’s in Doolin, this pub was built in Ireland, made from crumbling churches and shipped to Rochester for an authentic experience. It hosts live music four days a week.

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Three Blind Mice Irish Pub

101 N. Main St., Mount Clemens; 586-961-6371; threeblindmiceirishpub.com

Originally opened in 1900 as the Green Tree, Three Blind Mice has been under new ownership since 2020, boasting more than 300 beers, 160-plus types of whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch, a food menu featuring Irish favorites.

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John Cowley & Sons, Facebook

John Cowley & Sons Irish Pub

33338 Grand River Ave., Farmington; 248-474-5941; johncowleyandsons.com

Established in 1972, this family-owned pub is a fixture of downtown Farmington for three generations. Its latest owners have revamped the menu, and the bar hosts live entertainment on the weekends.

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Duggan’s Irish Pub

31501 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-549-3659; dugganspub.com

This Irish bar is beloved in the warm season, when it opens the windows on its second floor. Its menu features Irish fare and traditional bar food, including its signature “Big Chief” burger.

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Sullivan’s Public House

23 N. Washington St., Oxford; 248-572-7344; sullivanspublichouse.com

One of the owners actually lived in Ireland, bringing authenticity to this bar, which opened in 2014. Its menu includes a “full Irish breakfast” served for brunch, along with other Irish favorites.

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Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-665-2968; conoroneills.com

An Ann Arbor favorite, this bar boasts an authentic interior that was designed and built in Ireland to be reminiscent of old-school Irish pubs, and features a menu that includes traditional favorites. Located near the Big House, it’s also a great place to watch sports.

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Kelly’s Irish Pub

3701 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn; 313-563-7510; kellysirishpubdearborn.com

Originally built in the 1930s, this neighborhood bar was renamed Kelly’s in 1977 and sold to lifelong customers in 2012 who have kept things largely as-is.

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Sean O’Callaghan’s, Facebook

Sean O’Callaghan’s Public House

821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth; 734-459-6666; seanocallaghanspub.com

Established in 2o01, Sean O’Callaghan’s features a menu of Irish dishes like Shepherd’s Pie, Lamb Shank Irish Stew, and Corned Beef and Cabbage, as well as more than 100 Irish whiskeys, bourbons, and Scotches — and, of course, Guinness.

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Dunleavy’s

6004 Allen Rd., Allen Park; 313-382-4545; dunleavypub.com

Founded by brothers, this Downriver neighborhood favorite features a menu of typical bar fare with some Irish staples.

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Dick O’Dow’s Irish Public House

160 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-642-1135; dickodowspub.com

Dick O’ Dow’s boasts a moody interior with a gas fireplace. In recent years, ownership launched “the Dow,” a Wall Street-inspired part of the bar where the price of beer fluctuates with demand.

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Shamrock Irish Pub

7715 Auburn Rd., Utica; 586-731-6886; shamrockpubutica

Shamrock Irish Pub has been a staple in Utica since 1935, and not much has changed since — because it doesn’t need to. Its simple menu is built around beer and its burger, which is considered one of the best in Macomb County.

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McClenaghan’s Pub

52500 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township; 586-739-2913

A hole-in-the-wall bar beloved for its low prices and low-frills burgers.

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Pat O’Brien’s, Facebook

Pat O’Brien’s Tavern

22385 E. 10 Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores; 586-771-5715; pobtavern.com

This Irish pub has been a favorite in St. Clair Shores since 1948, and became known for its famous perch dinners. It’s been under new ownership since 2006.

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