BEST IRISH PUB

County Clare Irish Inn and Pub
1234 N. Astor St.
272-5273

It doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day for you to enjoy the atmosphere of this fine, authentic establishment. You’ll find the usual collection of Irish food (stew, corned beef) when you come in to catch the soccer game or listen to Irish fiddle music, but there are also some delightful surprises on the menu, including a fine grilled salmon and savory steamed mussels. All this and more make County Clare a pub suitable for homesick natives of Milwaukee’s sister city of Dublin. (Paul Smaxwill)

Runners-up: Paddy’s Pub, Harp Irish Pub