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DESTINATIONS
A GUIDE TO IRISH PUBS ON LI
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CARNEY’S IRISH PUB &
RESTAURANT
136 Broadway, Amityville, 631-464-4445,
carneysamityvillage.com
Situated in the heart of quaint old Amityville,
Carney’s has all the elements of
a great Irish pub, from the vibe, to the
drinks, to the food. Brunch is served on
Sundays and happy hour runs from 3
p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday,
featuring drink specials and reduced
price appetizers. Check the online calendar
for upcoming live music, which
typically goes down several times per
week.
FLANAGAN’S PUB
451 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma,
631-588-9843, fl anaganspub.net
Lake Ronkonkoma has its own Flanagan’s
dubbed Irish pub, which takes
pride in its Celtic cuisine and expertly
poured pints. Happy hour runs Monday
through Saturday from 4 pm to
7 pm, along with daily food specials
like “Burger and a Beer / Boozy Bingo”
on Tuesday nights, or “Fish & Chips /
Wine Not” Wednesdays. There’s even a
delectable late-night happy hour menu
served in the bar area until 2 a.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays; for just $9 you
can crush a corned beef Reuben and
fries, or loaded tater tots, or a host of
other drunken wee-hour glories.
FULTON’S GATE
124 E. Main St., Patchogue, 631-289-1490,
fultonsgate.com
Patchogue’s killer nightlife assortment
includes this Irish-themed gem, where
traditional meets modern and we’re all
the better for it. While throwing back
pints and/or cocktails your eye is likely
to also wander to the tempting dining
menu, boasting extensive favorites like
Irish fi sh chowder and Dublin coddle as
well as unexpected surprises like edamame
dumplings and duck wontons.
GRAFTON STREET PUB
261 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge,
631-360-0761, graft onstreetpubli.com
Don’t let the unassuming strip-mall
exterior fool you: Graft on Street has
reimagined the former Gallaway’s,
bringing this neighborhood hangout
into the next generation. Honoring
Dublin’s famous Graft on Street, the
pub focuses on food that’s as tasty as its
pints, especially its massive burgers.
Check the website for its lengthy list of
daily food and drink specials.
JAMES JOYCE
49 S. Ocean Ave., Patchogue, 631-562-
4000, jamesjoyceny.com
Named for the famed Irish author, the
James Joyce in Patchogue actually lives
by the famous quote from another Irish
scribe, William Butler Yeats: “There
are no strangers here; only friends
you haven’t yet met.” Strangers and
friends alike converge on the pub for
its extensive whiskey list, wide range
of imported and domestic draft beers,
and large selection of wine and liquors.
The menu is also well worth your time
and cash, if for no other reason than to
enjoy the decadent Scotch egg off ered
among the appetizers.
LILY FLANAGAN’S PUB
345 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, 631-539-
0816, lilyfl anaganspub.com
Lily’s opened its Babylon location in
2007 and has been a fi xture of the village’s
thriving restaurant and nightlife
scene ever since. Grab a beverage from
one of two oversized 360-degree bars,
featuring 24 seasonally rotating draft
beers, seasonal craft cocktails, and all
of the classics. Live music happens on
Friday nights, happy hour is hosted daily
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday
Shenanigans provide 2-for-1 Corona
bottles from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. The
kitchen, which serves “Irish fare with
an American twist,” runs until 11 p.m.
MARY CARROLL’S IRISH PUB
121 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, 631-587-6181,
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Another downtown Babylon favorite
among pub peeps is Mary Carroll’s,
where the brick and wood paneling
look of the place gives off that classic
Irish bar ambiance. Inside you’ll fi nd
tasty grub and a full range of draft beer
and cocktails, as well as an outdoor
patio/beer garden for warm-weather
drinking. Locals praise the wings and
late-night food and drink options.
NAPPER TANDY’S IRISH PUB
15 E. Main St., Smithtown, 631-360-0606.
nappertandysirishpub.com
229 Laurel Ave., Northport, 631-757-4141,
northport.nappertandysirishpub.com
60 E. Main St., Bay Shore, 631-665-0040,
nappertandysbayshore.com
Napper’s has its own Irish pub empire
on Long Island, with multiple locations
for folks looking to get their Irish on.
Each location has its own identity,
however; the newest branch — Bay
Shore — occupies the former Nutty
Irishman pub, located in an old downtown
fi rehouse. Napper’s in Smithtown,
meanwhile, has grown into a major live
entertainment venue, in addition to
providing food and drink. For diners,
fret not: Each Napper’s serves similar
pub menus featuring classic comfort
food, with some variation by the chefs
at each venue.
THE NUTTY IRISHMAN
320 Main St., Farmingdale, 516-293-9700,
thenuttyirishman.com
The Nut’s slogan is “Cold beer, great
music, good times,” and how can one
go wrong with that? The place is also
legendary for its burgers and wings
and off ers 26 taps, plus a packed live
music calendar, with two bands performing
on both Friday and Saturday
nights. Can’t decide on a beverage? Try
the beer fl ight, featuring fi ve diff erent
10-ounce beer tasters. Tuesday is
country music night, complete with live
music and line dancing, in case you’re
really feeling nutty.
PADDY’S LOFT
1286 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa, 516-798-
7660, paddysloft .com
This Nassau County Gaelic hangout
touts itself as the “home of the
20-ounce Guinness pint,” so what more
reason to visit do you really need? As
you’re imbibing that tower of frothy
goodness, you’ll also enjoy the cozy
vibe of the place, from its traditional
wood furnishings to the crackling
stone hearth. It’s a favorite for night
owls, serving both food and drink
until 4 a.m., just in case the urge hits
you for lamb stew or bangers and mash
at the witching hour.
PADDY POWER
70 Merrick Ave., Merrick, 516-223-3900,
paddypowerpub.com
Paddy Power is serious about keeping
Nassau County pub-goers happy:
Normally its happy hour runs all day
until 7 p.m. on weekdays, but in 2020
the pub will off er happy hour every
day, until 10 p.m.! Pop in for daily food
specials, too, like Mexican Mondays
or its Irish Sunday brunch. Thursdays
are karaoke and ladies night, while tap
beers and apps are just $5 on Tuesdays
aft er 7 p.m. The menu is extensive and
has something for all.
SHANDON COURT
115 E. Main St., East Islip, 631-581-5678,
shandoncourt.net
Blessed with both a first-rate restaurant
as well as a bar, Shandon Court
is a perennial favorite for Irish fare
in the Islip area, and is regularly
voted tops on Long Island. This is
your spot when you’re looking for
seriously elevated Irish-American
cuisine and are willing to pay for it,
like its grilled sirloin shepherd’s pie
($21) or ale-marinated corned beef
and cabbage ($23). The lounge offers
14 beers on tap, daily drink specials
and live music on Fridays, starting
at 5:30 p.m.
Looking for an authentic Irish pub to celebrate St. Pats? Look no further.
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