The Irish pubs and taverns in Montgomery County will ensure that anyone seeking a lively St. Patrick’s Day will find a go-to spot close to home. The following recommendations come from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board.

Brittingham’s Pub

640 Germantown Pike

Lafayette Hill

Visit Brittingham’s Pub to enjoy Irish fare and quality beer in a historic building older than our country. Built in 1743, Brittingham’s boasts a rumor that Washington and Lafayette stayed there when it doubled as an inn. Whether you believe the rumors or not, this pub is the perfect spot to capture that historic yet modern feeling.

The Glenside Pub

122 S. Easton Rd.

Glenside

The Glenside Pub is an area staple, with daily specials and nine big screen TVs to catch local sports games. Parched throats — even from singing soulful ballads — are impossible here, given the rotation of 14 beers on tap.

The Grog Grill

863 W. Lancaster Ave.

Bryn Mawr

With an award-winning menu and extensive wine, liquor and beer list, the Grog Grill is a true neighborhood gem. Highly recommended are the Grog burger or Guinness beef stew.

Halligan’s Pub

1619 Bethlehem Pike

Flourtown

Halligan’s Pub has operated as a bustling, family-run Irish pub for 20 years and counting. Shepherd’s pie and fish and chips are served in cozy, rustic atmosphere.

Jack Cassidy’s Irish Pub

990 E. High St.

Pottstown

The daily specials at this Pottstown pub are no joke. Boasting Micro Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays, all the way through Sunday Fun Days, Jack Cassidy’s is certainly a festive local hangout.

Jack McShea’s

34 E. Lancaster Ave.

Ardmore

Eclectic Irish pub fare and a beer list for miles are Jack McShea’s forte. Cravings for duck pot pie, potato-crusted salmon, and pub burgers can be more than satisfied here.

Magerk’s Pub & Grill

582 S Bethlehem Pike

Fort Washington

An Irish pub specializing in traditional Philly cheesesteaks? Look no further than MaGerks. If the Fort Washington locale seems too far, there’s another one in Horsham

McCloskey’s Tavern

17 Cricket Ave.

Ardmore

The Main Line’s oldest Irish Pub, McCloskey’s, has been serving up traditional Irish fare for over 75 years. For no-fuss, high-quality food, McCloskey’s is a neighborhood staple.

Towey’s Tavern

117 S. York Rd.

Hatboro

The perfect place to experience the delights of Philadelphia and Irish fare, Towey’s has been serving up delicious cheesesteaks in its Ireland-themed pub for 45 years.

Complete details on all these Montgomery County Irish pubs is at the website of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board.

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