{"id":3828,"date":"2015-11-14T13:22:49","date_gmt":"2015-11-14T12:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=3828"},"modified":"2019-08-08T09:48:51","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T07:48:51","slug":"best-irish-pubs-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-irish-pubs-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Irish Pubs In Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finding an Irish pub in Madrid isn&#8217;t all that difficult these days. In fact there seems to be almost one on every corner. Yet it wasn&#8217;t so long ago that finding even the best Irish pubs in Madrid was a challenge. As this city was home to only a handful of them. Yet now days dozens of them can be found in the city, all serving up a cool glass of the black stuff (Guinness) and some traditional food. With so many Irish pubs to choose from, deciding where to go can prove a challenge. But might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ShMadrid<\/strong><\/a> suggest you try out some of the following, especially if you happen to be in Madrid on St. Patricks Day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/discover-madrids-rooftop-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discover Madrid\u2019s Rooftop Bars<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-irish-pubs-madrid\/#the-james-joyce\" title=\"The James Joyce\">The James Joyce<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-irish-pubs-madrid\/#oconnells\" title=\"O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s\">O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-irish-pubs-madrid\/#dubliners\" title=\"Dubliners\">Dubliners<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-irish-pubs-madrid\/#finnegans\" title=\"Finnegan&#8217;s\">Finnegan&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-james-joyce\"><\/span>The James Joyce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3831\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/The-James-Joyce.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3831\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3831 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/The-James-Joyce-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The James Joyce\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/The-James-Joyce-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/The-James-Joyce-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/The-James-Joyce-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Until recently is was known as the Kitty O&#8217;Shea. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jamesjoycemadrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">The James Joyce<\/a><\/strong> is located in the centre of Madrid and is one of just a handful that is said to be run and owned by Irish proprietors. During the summer it is possible to sit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-terraces-for-spending-madrids-summer-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>outside<\/strong><\/a>, but it is also great to frequent in the evenings when live music is available. Find it at\u00a0Calle de Alcal\u00e1, 59.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"oconnells\"><\/span>O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OCONNELLPUB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> is a spacious pub, and as a result tends to be full throughout the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/charming-hotels-for-a-getaway-in-the-region-of-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>weekends<\/strong><\/a>. Along with large screens showing sports there is also live music available. However, this one doesn&#8217;t open until late each day. One thing you should try when visiting O&#8217;Connells, often referred to as one of the best Irish pubs in Madrid, is their Irish breakfast. This pub is located at Calle de Espoz y Mina, 7.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dubliners\"><\/span>Dubliners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DUBLINERSPUB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Dubliner&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> is situated right next to O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s, also located at\u00a0Calle de Espoz y Mina, 7. For many the main attraction of this one is it large screen showing football matches from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/watch-english-premier-league-football-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>English leagues<\/strong><\/a>. Plus, it also shows many of the major European football matches as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/rock-bars-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rock Bars in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"finnegans\"><\/span>Finnegan&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8198\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/pub-483944_1920.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8198\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8198 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/pub-483944_1920-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/pub-483944_1920-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/pub-483944_1920-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/pub-483944_1920-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pubirlandesmadridfinnegans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Finnegan&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> is buzzing especially during the weeks when the Rugby World Cup takes place. It is a favorite haunt for many expats from both Ireland and England. They often gather here to watch their favorite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-skiing-near-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>sports<\/strong><\/a> such as football and, of course, any of the major rugby matches. You&#8217;ll find this joint at\u00a0Plaza de las Salesas, 9.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Which Irish pub is your favourite in Madrid?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"3828\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 89px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">3.7<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">4<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding an Irish pub in Madrid isn&#8217;t all that difficult these days. In fact there seems to be almost one on every corner. Yet it wasn&#8217;t so long ago that finding even the best Irish pubs in Madrid was a challenge. As this city was home to only a handful of them. 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