Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Here are 8 Irish pubs to try around Louisville

We all know the saying "Irish today, hungover tomorrow," but on St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish. So grab your lucky four-leaf clover and head to one of Louisville's best Irish pubs to sip green beer, indulge in some fish and chips or just mingle with friends to keep your Irish eyes smiling.

Here are the top Irish pubs and restaurants in the Louisville area where you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17 — or dabble in your Irish heritage any time of year.

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Flanagan's Ale House

934 Baxter Ave., flanagansalehouse.com

Flanagan's Ale House, located in the bustling Highlands neighborhood, describes itself as "an Old Country Irish Pub," according to its website. "You will definitely find something that you love here. From the best craft beer selection in town to our world-class pub grub, to 14 flat screen HD TVs Flanagan’s has something for everyone."

H.M. Franks, an O'Shea's Pub

355 Spring St., Jeffersonville, Indiana, osheaslouisville.net/h-m-franks-limited-menu

H.M. Franks is Indiana's answer to an Irish bar. This might be the place you want to do your St. Patrick's Day brunch just so you can try the Irish Breakfast cocktail, butterscotch schnapps + Irish whiskey served with a side of orange juice. That just might be the thing that helps you get through this St. Patrick's Day weekend.

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The Irish Rover

2319 Frankfort Ave., theirishroverky.com

There's nothing more Irish in Louisville than The Irish Rover, a staple on Louisville's dining scene that has called Frankfort Avenue home for more than 25 years.

Helmed by Michael and Siobhan Reidy, the Rover has been serving up authentic Irish food and drinks for more than two decades. The Guinness is imported from Dublin and the accents are real — Michael hails from County Clare in Ireland.

Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant

933 Baxter Ave., mollymalonesirishpub.com

Open seven days a week in two spots in Louisville, this restaurant serves up traditional Irish pub fare and, of course, lots of Irish libations. According to its website, check out the Highlands location Friday and Saturday nights for dance music from the area’s best DJs. The dance starts at 11 p.m. and lasts into the early hours of 4 in the morning.

O'Shea's Traditional Irish Pub

956 Baxter Ave., osheaslouisville.net

I'm not saying you should go to the O'Shea's location in the Highlands for the Guinness beer cheese, but also you should go the O'Shea's Highlands location for the Guinness beer cheese. Nor should you pass up the Fish + Chips. So come hungry if you're planning to eat any Irish food this St. Patrick's Day to help soak up that green beer.

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Patrick O'Shea's

123 W. Main St., osheaslouisville.net

This downtown bar is frequented by people heading to the KFC Yum Center for events, but its authenticity is not lost on tourists. Grab a Smithwicks Irish Red and grab an order of the Southern Boy Shepherd's Pie, which features fresh ground lamb topped with mashed potatoes, brown gravy and roasted carrots.

The Raven Irish Pub

3900 Shelbyville Road, theravenirishpub.com

The Raven Irish Pub offers an authentic, Irish cultural experience. The artwork features characters from legend and mythology. Classic stories, poems and novels fill the shelves in our library space, which is the perfect area to grab a quiet drink. There's also a sports section with icons of rugby, hurling and football, placed before a television, to catch a match. Have a pint, along the music wall, with photos of Ireland’s favorite musicians. Or, cozy up in front of the fire, for cocktails with friends, according to its website.

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Shenanigans Irish Grille

1611 Norris Place, shenanigansbar.com

This pub at the corner of Norris Place and Deer Park claims it's been "serving the coldest beer in Louisville for 452 years ... well not quite that long, but almost!" Depending on the weather, you might want to tuck into a bowl of the Guinness Irish Stew, which boasts chunks of Angus beef, potato, carrot, onion, red wine, and of course, Guinness. If you're feeling a little fancy, try the Black Velvet cocktail, a refreshing combination of Guinness and Champagne. (Don't knock it until you try it!)

Reach Features Editor Kathryn Gregory at kgregory@courier-journal.com.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: 8 Irish pubs to try in Louisville for St. Patrick's Day 2022