St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday than a taste of Irish-style cuisine.
Here, you’ll find 18 local restaurants in Macomb County that are inspired by traditional Irish pubs and feature delicious eats such as bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and more.
Pick one near you to try on St. Paddy’s Day or any time of the year!
Hamlin Pub
- Macomb County locations in Chesterfield, Richmond and Shelby Township
- Phone: Chesterfield: 586-948-0290; Richmond: 586-430-1919; Shelby Township on Hayes: 586-247-4100; Shelby Township on Van Dyke: 586-786-9350;
Try their Reuben sandwich or Reuben minis if you’re in the mood for some Irish food. Also, on Mondays, kids eat free!
Hennessey’s Pub + Kitchen
- Address: 42012 Hayes Road, Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-286-0008
Features unique salad options like The Village Salad, The Salmon Salad and Michigan Cherry Salad. A section of the menu dedicated to burgers like the Irish Boxer, Slap on the Wrist, Black and Bleu and El Chapo. Offers Irish egg rolls, fish tacos, nachos and more.
Ireland’s Pub
- Address: 33401 Harper Ave., Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-229-2700
Choose from appetizers, soups, burgers, pizza, salad and more. Options include corned beef egg rolls, Rueben sandwiches, fish sandwiches and more. Vegetarian choices and adult drinks, too.
Jake O’Malley’s Irish Pub
- Address: 11417 26 Mile Road, Washington
- Phone: 586-232-4255
Starters include Leprechaun Chips and Pub Pickles. There’s also salad, soup, burgers and tacos. Plus, Reuben sandwiches, hand-battered perch and much more.
Kay Jay’s Irish Pub
- Address: 5491 Auburn Road, Shelby Township
- Phone: 586-731-0531
Beef nachos, boneless wings, antipasto salad, corned beef, burgers, subs and calzones are all on the menu here. Ask about weekly specials and drink menu.
Malone’s Tavern
- Address: 32350 Van Dyke Ave., Warren
- Phone: 586-978-0055
People “come for the pint” and “stay for the cheers” at this local spot, which features shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash and Dublin fish tacos on the adult menu and pizza, quesadilla, chicken strips, mac and cheese and grilled cheese on the kids menu.
Mc Clenaghan’s Pub
- Address: 52500 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Phone: 586-739-2913
This casual and cozy pub offers beer, cocktails and hard liquor. As far as food, find burgers, sandwiches and other pub grub.
O’Halloran’s Public House and Hall
- Address: 112 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens
- Phone: 586-329-1252
To start, try their corned beef stuffed wrap, pulled pork nachos, poutine or baked pretzel. They also have plenty of sandwiches, burgers, salads and pizza to choose from. For the wee ones, they have chicken tenders, sliders, pizza and buttered noodles.
Paddy Whacks Pub
- Address: 18339 E. 14 Mile Road, Fraser
- Phone: 586-200-5744
Try their Dublin Style Nachos, Irish Egg Rolls, Paddy Whack Special burger or The Irishman sammie, which is slow roasted corned beef with maple bourbon whiskey sauce and house-made coleslaw on a sesame seed bun.
Pat O’Brien’s Tavern
- Address: 22385 E. Ten Mile Road, St. Clair Shores
- Phone: 586-771-5715
This spot has a ton of fish options, including perch and walleye dinners and lobster artichoke stuffed salmon. Plus, reubens, shepherd’s pie, salads, burgers and soups.
Pub 1281
- Address: 1281 S. Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-463-0270
This local spot offers a “corner bar” experience that feels like an Irish pub. Find a selection of domestic and imported beers along with burgers, fish and more.
Shamrock Pub
- Address: 7715 Auburn Road, Utica
- Phone: 586-731-6886
This spot features a small menu, but their burgers are a must try. Have a Shamrock Burger, Shamrock Chili or Utica Chili and seasoned fries.
The Hut Bar & Grill
- Address: 49 N. Rose St., Mount Clemens
- Phone: 586-468-5105
Originally known as, Mangans Irish Hut, but is now under new ownership. This bar and grill sells pizza, burgers and sandwiches – including their 3/4lb corned beef and swiss sandwich served on grilled rye bread. They’ll be selling corned beef sandwiches, stew and pizza on St. Patrick’s Day.
The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
- Address: 32456 Gratiot Ave., Roseville
- Phone: 586-204-3376
This pub features burgers and handhelds such as the Irish Burger, the Irish patty melt and the Reuben grilled cheese sandwich. For the kids, they have tenders, grilled cheese, a burger and fish and chips.
Three Blind Mice Irish Pub
- Address: 101 N. Main St., Mount Clemens
- Phone: 586-961-6371
This bar offers an old-fashioned pub atmosphere and seating that were once church pews. Food includes Irish tots, Scotch eggs, corned beef and cabbage and more. Extensive beer and spirits list, too.
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