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7 Irish Pubs in Louisville, KY

O’Shea’s Traditional Irish Pub will have live music all day on Saturday. | Photo by @U2photography

Louisvillians might be downing green beers this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, but there’s never a bad time to imbibe the Emerald Isle way in Derby City.

Lucky for you, we’ve got all the info you need on the 502’s Irish pubs.

O’Shea’s Traditional Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave.

It might be a bit chilly this St. Patrick’s Day, but if you want to spend some of the holiday outside, O’Shea’s is the place for you. It features two outdoor courtyards, including one with a large — dare we say Instagram-worthy — copper fountain.

Patrick O’Shea’s, 123 W. Main St.

This Whiskey Row pub is steeped in history — it’s located inside a former distillery building that dates to 1870. It became Patrick O’Shea’s in 2006. Pro tip: The chicken tenders here might be the most underrated in the city.

The Irish Rover, 2319 Frankfort Ave.

The owner of this pub hails from Ireland — Michael Reidy is from County Clare, near the craggy Atlantic coastline in the western part of the country. The Rover is also housed in an historic setting, with the building dating to 1859.

Shenanigans Irish Grille, 1611 Norris Pl.

This neighborhood bar is just a bit off the beaten path, and it really is for the neighborhood — the menu features items named after the Highlands, Deer Park, and Bellarmine University.

Image from iOS (26) — Molly Malone’s was founded by two Irishman.
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Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, 933 Baxter Ave.

What makes an Irish pub? Well in “Molly’s” case, it’s Irish ownership. Two Irishmen opened the pub 22 years ago. Pro tip: Molly’s is frequently home to live Gaelic music and it’s also a favorite spot for local soccer fans.

The Raven Irish Pub, 3900 Shelbyville Rd.

The Raven is Louisville’s home for rugby, showing all of the sport’s major international tournaments. The kitchen here also imports several ingredients from Ireland for its menu, including Guinness beer which it uses in a hearty beef stew.

Flanagan’s Ale House, 934 Baxter Ave.

Flanagan’s has been in business since 2000. As the name implies, it’s a great place for a pint of ale — Flanagan’s offers 150 craft & import beers with 18 on draught.

Events

Thursday, March 14

Irish Whiskey Bourbon Dinner | Thursday, March 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Swizzle Dinner & Drinks, 140 N. 4th St., Louisville | $120 | Enjoy a four-course dinner, featuring pan-fried crab + hand-selected Busker Whiskey.

Friday, March 15

KC & the Sunshine Band | Friday, March 15 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $39.50-$99.50 | Break out your “Boogie Shoes” for this legendary disco band, known for hits like “Get Down Tonight” and “That’s the Way (I Like It).”
Beyond Earth: March Moon Madness | Friday, March 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Register by 4 p.m. to learn the history of the moon + take a laser-guided tour of the night sky.

Saturday, March 16

Selecting Native Plants for Your Flower Garden | Saturday, March 16 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Western Branch Library, 604 S. 10th St., Louisville | Free | Learn about native plants from Jefferson County Master Gardeners and swap seeds with other locals.
Racing Louisville vs. Orlando Pride | Saturday, March 16 | 4 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $19-$153 | The first 2,000 people through the gates will get a Season Opener foam finger.*
POPS: March Music Madness | Saturday, March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $16-$88 | Hear the Louisville Orchestra perform renditions of your favorite sports anthems.
Queen of the Night | Saturday, March 16 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $30.50-$50.50 | You can dance + feel the heat with somebody at this Whitney Houston tribute performance.

Sunday, March 17

March 17 TEN20 Comedy Showcase | Sunday, March 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $12 | Buy a round of craft beers and then give five local comics a round of applause + laughs.

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News Notes

Sports

Kenny Payne will not return as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville. Payne finished with a record of 12-52 over two seasons, including a 5-37 mark against ACC competition.

Civic

Mayor Craig Greenberg announced his plans to bring universal pre-K to Louisville’s children. Thrive by 5 Louisville is a new nonprofit created by the mayor which will gradually expand access to pre-K over the next several years. The project is currently raising funds.

Development

The Louisville Metro Government has spent ~$2 million on land in the Valley Station and Berrytown areas to convert the properties into affordable housing. The Metro is planning low density units like duplexes, triplexes or townhomes. Public meetings will be held on March 12 + 19. (Courier Journal)

Eat

I Love Tacos has opened a fourth location in the Falls City Market at 400 S. 2nd St., inside the Omni Hotel downtown. The restaurant serves tortas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and salads + will have a full bar. It’ll be open daily at 6:30 a.m. (Louisville Business First)

Coming Soon

A Planet Fitness gym could be coming to the Okolona area soon. According to documents filed with the Louisville Metro Government, the gym chain is planning a new location at a 22,000-sqft facility at 5013 Mud Lane. An opening timeline is TBD. (Louisville Business First)

Plan Ahead

Grab your camera and join other photography enthusiasts on Wednesday, March 20 for a free photo walk starting at 141 N. 6th St. From 6-8 p.m., the walk will stop by several notable downtown Louisville locations for photo opportunities. The event is being organized, in part, by local photographer Steve Grider.

Feel Good

A dog that has helped bring smiles to the faces of hospital patients is hitting paws by retiring from UofL Health. Travis, a Labrador, has been providing comfort to rehab patients and serving as an exercise partner for over five years. His last shift was Tuesday. (WDRB)

Sports

Louisville’s next basketball coach could be the most important hire in the program’s history. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Travel

Pet parents are welcome to bring their furry friends to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). The only rule? Pets must remain in a carrier or crate throughout their time in the terminal, except when passing through the TSA security checkpoint or while using a Pet Relief Area at SDF.*

Shop

Check out the top 100 deals for spring on Nordstrom Rack — hello, dresses, jeans, and cute sunglasses.*

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Seasonal

City

It’s beginning to look a lot like Derby

A banner showing a jockey hangs from a light post on a downtown street. A tall church steeple stands in the background.

Some of the banners feature jockey Javier Castellano, celebrating his 149th Derby win aboard Mage. | Image via Louisville Downtown Partnership

The 150th Kentucky Derby is just 51 days away — that’s seven weeks from this Saturday — and with the historic occasion coming down the stretch, the city of Louisville is getting its Derby ‘fit ready.

Recently, ambassadors from the Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP) hung 500 banners celebrating the upcoming Run for the Roses along downtown streets. The banners feature the famous garland of roses + photos from last year’s race.

Starting next month, you’ll be able to feel — and smell — that the Derby is around the corner, too. LDP will incorporate red and pink flowers into planters throughout downtown, with an eye on the famous colors of the Derby + Kentucky Oaks.

Want to help Louisville look its best? You can help clean up downtown during the month of April ahead of the “fastest two minutes in sports.” LDP is hosting two downtown cleanups next month.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jeff

From the editor

Derby season is always a lot of fun around LOU, and this year figures to be no exception. There’s new Derby Eve party on the books — the Sports Illustrated Revel at the Races night will be held at the Ice House (226 E. Washington St.).

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