The Best Irish Pubs in Nashville
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Nashville with these authentic Irish pubs and festive Irish-adjacent favorites serving up shepherd’s pie, Guinness, and more. Image: Facebook / McCreary's Irish Pub
For St. Patrick’s Day and beyond, if you’re searching for the best Irish pubs in Nashville, we’ve rounded up authentic favorites along with a few festive, “Irish-adjacent” spots that are getting in on the fun. Here’s where to get Guinness pours, cottage pie, corned beef, Irish coffee, and more.
Authentic Irish Pubs
McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery
Neighborhood: Franklin
More Info: mccrearyspub.com
Just south of Nashville in downtown Franklin, McCreary’s blends Irish tradition with neighborhood charm. Known for its welcoming feel and an extensive lineup of pub classics like fish & chips and cottage pie, it’s a great pick if you want authentic Irish dishes in a charming setting. You’ll also find a few playful departures from tradition, including corned beef & cabbage eggrolls and a rich Guinness chocolate cake.
McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Donelson
More Info: mcnamarasirishpub.com
If you’re looking for the real deal, McNamara’s is it. This long-standing Nashville favorite delivers traditional Irish fare, perfectly poured pints, and live music that turns an ordinary evening into a full celebration. The menu runs deep with classics like creamy Irish potato soup, corned beef bites, steak & Guinness pie, fish & chips, and even a full Irish breakfast. It’s the kind of place where St. Patrick’s Day feels right at home.
The Lost Paddy Irish Pub
Neighborhood: South Nashville
More Info: thelostpaddy.com
The Lost Paddy delivers classic Irish pub vibes, strong pours, and comfort food. Known as one of the city’s go-to spots for rugby and soccer matches, it pairs big-game energy with classic Irish hospitality. Snag some stout beer cheese soup, corned beef sliders, Irish nachos, shepherd’s pie, and bangers & mash, all backed by a strong lineup of beers and whiskeys.
Other Spots Offering Tasty Irish (or Irish-Adjacent) Fare
Not every spot serving Irish coffee or shepherd’s pie can claim to be authentically Irish, but these spots are offering up delicious fare that will absolutely scratch the itch if you can’t make it to one of the pubs mentioned above.
Americano Lounge
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: americanolounge.com
Americano Lounge is a beloved coffee and cocktail spot in Wedgewood Houston and certainly not an Irish pub — but if you’re chasing a proper Irish coffee, the spot deserves a nod. Its rich, spirit-forward iteration balances strong coffee with whiskey, brown sugar, and cream, making it a perfect pre-dinner stop or nightcap during St. Patrick’s festivities.
Fleet Street Pub
Neighborhood: Printer’s Alley
More Info: fleetstreetpub.com
Yes, Fleet Street is British versus Irish. But it’s another festive contender when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. Located in Printer’s Alley, it serves classic pub grub alongside plenty of beer and whiskey options. If you’re mapping out a St. Patrick’s Day crawl, it’s an easy, festive stop with a lively old-school pub feel.
Miel | St. Patrick’s Week Menu: March 17–19
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
More Info: mielrestaurant.com
For one festive week, Miel is leaning fully into Irish comfort classics. From March 17 through 19, Chef Jason is serving a special St. Patrick’s Week menu featuring sausage rolls, shepherd’s pie, bangers’ n’ mash, boiled bacon and cabbage, and fish’ n’ chips. It’s a limited-time lineup built for hearty appetites and holiday nostalgia. If you’re craving traditional Irish fare in a more restaurant-forward setting, this is your move.
The Pub
Neighborhood: The Gulch
More Info: experiencethepub.com
Located in The Gulch, The Pub is a British-style gastropub, but it reliably lands on St. Patrick’s Day bar-hop lists. With hearty fare like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash, plus an extensive beer selection, it delivers the kind of cozy, pint-in-hand atmosphere that feels right at home during Celtic celebrations.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Nashville!
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Jenna von Oy Bratcher
Jenna von Oy Bratcher is StyleBlueprint's Associate Editor and Lead Nashville Writer. The East Coast native moved to Nashville almost two decades years ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.