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March 07, 2025
8 Spots for Savory Irish Specialties
If you're in the mood for a traditional Irish feast or a flavorful dish with Celtic flair, these NEPA pubs and restaurants are the perfect spots to satisfy your St. Patrick's Day cravings.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with These Delicious Dishes

From slow-cooked corned beef and cabbage to rich shepherd’s pie and crispy fish and chips, restaurants all over NEPA are serving up delicious Irish specialties to get you in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. This holiday isn’t just about the parades and green beer—it’s also the perfect time to indulge in hearty, traditional Irish fare!

If you’re craving a classic Irish meal or a tasty dish with Celtic flare, these classic pubs and restaurants in NEPA have you covered. No matter how you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year, these NEPA restaurants are making sure you won’t go hungry. Sláinte!

Sheperd's Pie sitting on a plate at Andy Gavins in Scranton, PA.
Andy Gavin's Eatery & Pub

Scranton, PA

While not all dishes include the signature Irish potato, stop in just for the craic at this Irish-style pub. Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub is whipping up plenty of corned beef & cabbage and Sheppard’s Pie this time of year!

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Fáilte Irish Pub & Steakhouse

Dingmans Ferry, PA

Fáilte is the Irish word for ‘welcome’ and this Irish pub lives up to their name! Dive into unique menu items during their Sunday Brunch such as Corned Beef Hash Breakfast or the Irish French Toast (using Irish Soda Bread… genius).

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The Irish Pub Rolls from Maloney's Pub in Hallstead, PA.
Maloney's Pub & Restaurant

Hallstead, PA

Feast on pub favorites at Maloney’s Pub & Restaurant like the Irish Pub Rolls with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese in a crunchy roll served with 1,000 Island dipping sauce or the popular Irish Whiskey Steak.  

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Cottage Pie and Irish Nachos from Molly O'Shea's in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Molly O'Sheas

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Every day is Saint Patrick’s Day at Molly O’Sheas at Mohegan Pennsylvania. This Irish pub serves all the traditional fare, from corned beef to cottage pie.

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Molly Maguires Pub & Steakhouse

Jim Thorpe, PA

This popular Irish pub invites hungry guests to enjoy their old school atmosphere while diving into delectable specialties. Molly Maguires Pub & Steakhouse’ Sheppard’s Pie is a staple on the menu.

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The Irish Nachos at O'Neals Pub in Pine Grove, PA.
O'Neals Pub

Pine Grove, PA

O’Neals Pub offers an extensive menu filled with great hibernian variety. Order the Irish Nachos paired with a rare Green Beer.

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Fish and chips from Siamsa Irish Pub in Stroudsburg, PA.
Siamsa Irish Pub

Stroudsburg, PA

Siamsa Irish Pub brings a little piece of the Emerald Isle to downtown Stroudsburg. Try Irish favorites like traditional bangers and mash or a hearty shepherd’s pie. Golden fish and chips and classic corned beef and cabbage are great options too.

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The cottage pie from The Wooden Keg Tavern in St. Clair, PA.
The Wooden Keg Tavern

St. Clair, PA

The Wooden Keg Tavern serves traditional Irish dishes and pub food with a gourmet twist. Customers rave about The Irish Pot Roast featuring sourdough bread topped with tender pot roast and Guinness beef gravy. Don’t forget the side of mashed!

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A line of bagpipers and drummers in traditional Scottish attire marching in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
St. Patrick's Day in NEPA

Start planning your St. Patrick’s Day festivities today! Discover local events, catch a parade and soak up all the Celtic fun that NEPA has to offer this March.