Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or any other time of the year, these Irish pubs in Houston have the Guinness, dartboards, and atmosphere you’re longing for. Find out what’s the craic at these local Houston Irish pubs.
Griff’s Irish Pub
Even a devastating fire couldn’t keep Griff’s down. As of July 2025, the legendary Irish pub and neighborhood dive is officially back in business. The pub is a go-to for Gameday festivities – famous in part for its free jello shot whenever the Astros hit a home run. Visitors are also encouraged to grab a bite, with menu highlights that include its “World Famous Griff’s Burger” and “Griff’s Famous Wings”.
Kenneally’s
Family owned and operated since 1983, Kenneally’s is a neighborhood institution where visitors can enjoy a friendly atmosphere, traditional Irish drinks, darts, and seriously good pizza. Located in River Oaks, Kenneally’s also serves burgers, sandwiches, and housemade chips – all go well with a cold Harp lager any given sports game.
Pimlico
Pimlico Irish pub in Houston is a two-time, card-carrying Guinness Excellence award winner. The authentic Irish owned and operated bar has a quaint patio and courtyard and is a hotspot for Champions and Premier League games. Pimlico is located at 810 Waugh Drive and is open until 2 am nightly.
McCelroy’s Pub
McElroy’s Pub is a no-frills Irish pub inside the loop. Inside you’ll find snug booths, dart boards, a pool table, and plenty of TV for sports watching. The pub also possesses a cozy patio space for optimal relaxation. McElroy’s is open until 2 am nightly.
Johnny McElroy’s Irish Pub
Home to a sprawling patio setup, 57 taps, and “the father of all steak nights”, Johnny McElroy’s Irish Pub offers a busting tavern setting to enjoy watch parties, parties parties, or any given day of the week. Added to this, the bar features an extensive (6-hour) Happy Hour Mondays through Fridays.
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
In the market for live music, top tier pub food, and a “perfect pint” of Guinness? McGonigel’s Mucky Duck is your answer. The cozy restaurant doubles as a concert venue that stages live performances four nights a week.
Hugh O’Connors
Located in the Marq-E Entertainment Center, Hugh O’Connors is a cozy restaurant and bar that offers hearty Irish cuisine, extensive whiskey options, and festive sports atmosphere when the game is on.
Mo’s Irish Pub
Mo’s Irish Pub is a spacious, Irish-themed bar in Cypress. Located in Vintage Park, the lively, 9,000-square-foot bar and patio features 36 beers on tap, a full menu, and raucous atmosphere fit for live performances, sports watching, and a magnificent St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Ducky McShweeney’s
Fitted with dimly lit lights, a half dozen or so TVs, cozy furniture, and a handful of dart boards, Ducky McShweeney’s features a roster of eight beer taps, a wide selection of canned and bottled beers, as well as a crop of classic cocktails. Food-wise, the pub features a menu of burgers, wings, pizza, as well as fish and chips, and brunch on weekends.
Finn MacCool’s Irish Bar
Finn MacCool’s is a cozy, laidback dive bar in the Energy Corridor. The staff is friendly and knows how to mix a good cocktail. Here, patrons can go for a round of pool, darts, or take the mic on Saturdays for karaoke – in either case, Finn’s features a solid whiskey selection to soothe your nerves. Happy Hour runs from open to 7 pm every weekday.
Shay McElroy’s Irish Pub
Shay McElroy’s is a friendly neighborhood pub housed inside the historic Rice Lofts in Downtown, Houston. Adorned in rich wood, burgundy leather, and original tables from the Rice Hotel dating back to the ’20s, Shay McElroy’s offers an authentic atmosphere to enjoy its stellar selection of whiskeys, spirits, and cocktails. The pub also features karaoke on Tuesday nights. Also Shay McElroy’s Irish Pub has a good jukebox, which is always a gold star in our book.
Molly Maguires
Open from 11 am to 2 am daily, Molly Maguires in Northwest Houston is a neighborhood dive offers all the necessities for a good time; such include pool, darts, ping-pong, jukebox, pinball, as well as a house stage. Oh yeah, and good drinks at good prices.
The New Potato
Opened in 2016, The New Potato is a neighborhood pub in East Downtown Houston. The bar itself is housed inside a cozy little space, while featuring an expansive outdoor and dog-friendly beer garden for good weather days. Food-wise, The New Potato serves made-to-order pizza with a rotating selection of food trucks on site.
