Irish Eating and Drinking

Restaurants

Lindsay House

If you're feeling upmarket, try this popular Soho restaurant. Lindsay House is home to famous Irish chef, Richard Corrigan who has a Michelin star to his name and whose food retains an Irish feel.

Pubs and Bars

Auld Shillelagh

Probably the best Guinness in North London. The Auld Shillelagh also serves free Irish stew and bacon and cabbage on St Patrick's Day. Live music on Fridays, and a good place to watch Irish sport.

Filthy Mc Nasty's

Hip and friendly, Filthy McNasty's wears its Irishness lightly but retains its links nonetheless. Pogues frontman Shane McGowan is no stranger, while Pete Doherty used to tend the bar.

Porterhouse

If you fancy a change from the black stuff, try some of the other Dublin-brewed stouts and bitters in this huge bar. The Porterhouse has banisters made from copper piping to help you up and down the many floors.

The Tipperary

Formerly known as the Boar's Head, The Tipperary was the site of possibly the 1st Irish pub in London when it opened in 1700. Its small size ensures an intimate feel, and it's even got a shamrock mosaic on the floor.

Tommy Flynn's

Tommy Flynn's may be rough and ready, but it's a good place to catch the big Irish GAA matches on TV. Occasionally has live music and serves Thai food. There is also a Tommy Flynn's on Holloway Road.

Toucan

A cosy bar just off Soho Square, the Toucan offers a variety of interesting cocktails involving (you've guessed it) Guinness. Try the Black Velvet (Guinness with Champagne), Poor Man's Black Velvet (with Magners cider) or Black Maria (with Tia Maria).

Waxy O'Connors

Another large super-pub, Waxy's also has a selection of Irish food such as oysters and stew. However, most people come here to drink and meet members of the opposite sex(!)