As the Irish say, Sláinte - which is a cheer to good health. If you are looking for a good Irish pub, Long Island has plenty. Here are just five we picked for you to try.
The Rabbit's Foot Bar and Grill, Hicksville
A new pub opened by a Manhattan lawyer who wanted to open a pub just like the ones he would frequent in New York City to work and meet clients in a casual locale. The name was inspired by a friend and partner of the founder who said of the venture that they needed “good food, a good location and a little bit of luck.”
Location: 645 South Broadway Hicksville, (516) 605-0015.
With a tagline, “come as a stranger, leave as a friend,” The Irish Poet seems to encapsulate everything you look for in a cozy, friendly pub.
Location: 1891 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, (516) 588-1891.
Carney’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Irish pub in the heart of Amityville village. They say that Carney’s is a place where you're a guest on your first night; after that you're a regular.
Location: 136 Broadway Avenue, Amityville, (631) 464-4445.
Named after the owner’s grandmother, Kitty Mulligan’s is a place where they celebrate Kitty’s cheerful spirit every day.
Location: 615 East Main Street, Bay Shore, (631) 315-3571.
Traditional and relaxed Irish pub. The name says it all.
Location: 3964 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, (516) 731-7544.