Looking for a good Irish-style watering hole in the city of light? Paris is home to a large and lively Irish community, and this is palpable in some of the best Irish pubs in the city: unlike some of the noisy and generically ‘Anglo-Saxon’ pubs you easily bump into in Paris, the Better Irish counterparts offer genuine atmosphere, tasty and varied beers and a unique and often cozy setting for entertaining or enjoying pub food such as Irish stew or traditional breakfasts. They also have a touch of melancholy, artistic joy about them that demonstrate their proximity to the Irish cultural spirit. Read on to discover where to enjoy yourself in the French capital.
The green scarf
Direction
8 Avenue Victoria , 75004 Paris , FranceGet directions
Telephone
+33 1 42 74 62 85
This centrally located Irish pub was opened in 2003 by a Cork native who felt the Irish pub scene in the City of Lights lacked authenticity. In addition to the convenient location, most tourists will pass through the area at some point during their trip, The Green Linnet offers a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, reasonable prices, and a good live music scene. There is also a pool table, and on Wednesdays the pub organizes a quiz night. The winners come out with a bottle of champagne.
Quiet man
Direction
5 Rue des Haudriettes , 75003 Paris , FranceGet directions
Telephone
+33 1 48 04 02 77
Web
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Fortunately, the Irish cliché from John Wayne’s film, “The Quiet Man,” named after the bar, is absent from this establishment, which is located in central Paris, near the Georges Pompidou Center. The Quiet Man can be cozy and laid-back, as the name implies, but the concerts and live performances are a huge draw here too.
Kitty O’Shea’s
Direction
2 Rue de la Roquette , 75011 Paris , FranceGet directions
Kitty’s, a popular tourist spot in the Bastille area, is a little gem of a bar. Its small interior means you’ll need to get there early if you want a table, especially on the weekend and on St. Patrick’s Day, of course.
St-Michel de Corcoran
Direction
28 Rue Saint-André des Arts , 75006 Paris , FranceGet directions
Telephone
+33 1 40 46 97 46
Web
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A member of the Corcoran’s chain (with sister bars in the Clichy and Grands Boulevards neighborhoods), this lively pub located in the heart of the Latin Quarter / St-Michel area of Paris draws a young crowd. A spacious living room on the ground floor and a bar make the place especially cozy during the winter months.
