Comments on: Ireland in London: London’s Best Irish Bars http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/ Enjoy the very best of London Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:32:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Guido McFister http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-365204 Guido McFister Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:50:06 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-365204 The Faltering Fullback Finnsbury park is a class bar….a wee bit stereotypical in decor, serves Thai food….but run by Irish an frequented by Irish with a great atmosphere, the Ewok village (as we christened it)multi leveled beer garden/smoking area and traditional Irish sessions!

Also the Sheep Haven Bay Mornington Crescent is pretty good especially if you’re a Celtic supporter!

]]> By: Michael http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-364837 Michael Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:28:56 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-364837 I actually think Waxy O’Connor’s is a great bar when it’s not so crowded. Perfect for a weekday afternoon tipple.

Another good idea for St. Patrick’s Day for the more artistically inclined is to check out Once the Musical which will be open in the West End on 16 March. There are some good deals for next week on cheaptheatretickets.com/once-the-musical

]]> By: Irish House http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-364660 Irish House Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:30:46 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-364660 Irish House is back!!

Popping up at the Big Chill House (a short walk from London’s King’s Cross station) on the 16th and 17th March 2013, the Irish House is going to be the best place to enjoy a truly Irish party atmosphere to celebrate St. Patrick’s day and the excitement of the 6 Nations, complemented by an extensive programme of live music, fun and games.

Open on Saturday from 11am-3am and on Sunday from 11am-midnight, the Irish House will be a truly unique place where everybody can visit and expect to chill with a pint and a bite to eat, enjoy live bands, traditional Irish music sessions and special DJ sets, or simply enjoy fun and games on the secret room and on the roof terrace!

]]> By: Alan Byrne http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-337908 Alan Byrne Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:25:28 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-337908 It’s a shame isn’t it, that the Irish experience in London is stereotypically reduced to so-called Irish pubs and bars; as if that’s all we ever do! Those of us who are London Irish know the best places and generally keep them to ourselves; Waxy’s is not one of them and is best left to the tourists. Sadly, the days are gone when all parts of London could boast a good pub or three where you could enjoy a mighty session while supping a decent pint; my favourites were the White Hart in Fulham Bradway and Hop Poles in Hammersmith. Also gone are most of the clubs that sustained and soothed the Irish soul in this harsh city, like the Hibernian in Fulham and Natioanl in Kilburn,as are the community centres, shops and bookshops. I don’t know who Orlaith O’Sullivan is but VisitLondon should give the job of writing up the story of Ireland in London to someone who knows the city and its Irish communities.

]]> By: martin mccrystal http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-337558 martin mccrystal Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:30:26 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-337558 The James Joyce on Kenton rd in Harrow was best Irish pub in London for many years. Like so many great pubs, it was the staff that made it so good. It was managed at the time by 2 Kerry girls and all the staff were irish. Unfortunately, it’s owners “Magowans Irish bars” decided in their wisdom to move them elsewhere and it now looks more like an 80′s wine bar. What a shame!!

]]> By: Emyr Thomas, Bon Vivant http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-336568 Emyr Thomas, Bon Vivant Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:50:22 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-336568 If you want a more civilised bar with Irish roots, head to the bar at Corrigan’s Mayfair from celebrated Irish chef Richard Corrigan. Here’s our review of the food:

http://www.bonvivant.co.uk/blog/2012/02/02/corrigans-mayfair-traditional-sunday-roast-at-its-best/

Thanks,
Emyr

]]> By: Sarah http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-335863 Sarah Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:59:54 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-335863 The Irish Club closed months ago. Waxy’s has fab decor if you could only see it for the crowds.

The Auld Shillelagh in Stoke Newington still going strong. Mother Red Cap in Archway sadly one of the last of the Irish pubs along the Holloway Road.

]]> By: Matt http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-9787 Matt Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:48:59 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-9787 I would have thought Shane would mention it, but Filthy MacNasty’s in Clerkenwell.

]]> By: Shane McGowan http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-9757 Shane McGowan Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:23:48 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-9757 Waxys is horrific. You can hardly move, you wait 20 minutes for a drink, you get every langers drink spilled on you any time you try to move. If you’re in the wrong part of the pub going to the toilet can take quite some time. In fact, sometimes it’s easier to go outside and find an alley to wazz in. Top-notch Irish pubs have the toilet outside anyway.

]]> By: Londonette http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/10/ireland-in-london-best-irish-bars/#comment-9743 Londonette Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:59:02 +0000 http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=15950#comment-9743 My friend always calls it Ruby Waxy’s Little Sister. Lol!

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