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4 Best Irish Pubs in Nashville

Nashville's Irish and British-style pubs offer different combinations of traditional food, beer, whiskey, live music and group entertainment. This guide makes those differences easier to weigh before choosing a meal or night out.

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3 Irish Pubs to Consider in Nashville

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#1
McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant
4.74,807 reviews
Diners wanting traditional Irish food and drinksVisitors pairing a pub meal with live Irish music
#2
The Lost Paddy Irish Pub and Restaurant
4.51,602 reviews
Casual meals with Irish pub foodGroups looking for karaoke, trivia or live musicLate-night food and drinks
#3
The Pub - Nashville
4.42,418 reviews
Diners seeking British-style pub foodGroups looking for a lively meal, drinks or trivia

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McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Nashville#1
What stands out

  • Combines Irish dishes with a whiskey and beer selection

  • Live traditional music is part of the pub experience

McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant

4.74,807 reviews
2740 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Best for
Diners wanting traditional Irish food and drinksVisitors pairing a pub meal with live Irish music

McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant is a Nashville Irish restaurant serving classic Gaelic tavern food with whiskeys, beers and live music. Its menu includes shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, Scotch eggs, Irish breakfast, Reubens and bread pudding, while the large pub setting includes a playroom and traditional Irish performances.

The Lost Paddy Irish Pub and Restaurant, Nashville#2
What stands out

  • The menu goes beyond bar snacks to include fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash

  • Entertainment includes karaoke, trivia and live music

The Lost Paddy Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.51,602 reviews
715 Spence Ln, Nashville, TN 37217, United States
Best for
Casual meals with Irish pub foodGroups looking for karaoke, trivia or live musicLate-night food and drinks

The Lost Paddy Irish Pub and Restaurant combines Irish beer and pub food with karaoke, trivia and live music. Its menu includes fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, burgers and sandwiches, while the full bar serves draft beer and mixed drinks. The pub suits casual group meals and relaxed nights out, with generous portions and a traditional alehouse setting.

The Pub - Nashville#3
What stands out

  • Combines British pub fare with a beer-focused bar

  • Private-room seating is available for larger parties

The Pub - Nashville

4.42,418 reviews
400 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Diners seeking British-style pub foodGroups looking for a lively meal, drinks or trivia

The Pub - Nashville is a casual British-style pub serving traditional pub food and a variety of beers. Its menu includes fish and chips, chicken tikka masala, Welsh melt, beer cheese and fried pickles. The venue suits groups seeking a lively meal or drinks, with private-room seating and trivia among its documented experiences.

Fleet Street Pub, Nashville#4
What stands out

  • English-style menu with shepherd’s pie, mushy peas and Guinness on draft

  • Seating includes a bar, tables and comfortable couches

Fleet Street Pub

4.42,099 reviews
207 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
Best for
Pub fare and imported beerA relaxed stop away from Broadway crowdsWatching soccer and other sports

Fleet Street Pub is a mellow English-style pub near Printer’s Alley, serving classic fare such as fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, lamb burgers and chicken pot pie alongside imported and British beers. Its downstairs setting offers bar seating, tables and couches, with sports viewing and a relaxed alternative to the noise of Broadway.

Summary

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant 4.74,807Diners wanting traditional Irish food and drinks
#2The Lost Paddy Irish Pub and Restaurant 4.51,602Casual meals with Irish pub food
#3The Pub - Nashville 4.42,418Diners seeking British-style pub food
#4Fleet Street Pub 4.42,099Pub fare and imported beer

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Pub styles and offerings

  • Traditional Irish diningMcNamara’s serves Gaelic tavern food such as shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, Scotch eggs and Irish breakfast with whiskey, beer and live music.
  • Food with participatory entertainmentThe Lost Paddy pairs Irish pub dishes and a full bar with karaoke, trivia and live music.
  • British pub fareThe Pub - Nashville serves fish and chips, chicken tikka masala, Welsh melt, beer cheese and fried pickles with varied beers.
  • English-style comfort foodFleet Street Pub offers fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, lamb burgers and chicken pot pie alongside imported and British beers.
  • Group occasionsThe Pub - Nashville documents private-room seating, while McNamara’s large setting includes a playroom and The Lost Paddy suits casual groups.
  • Sports and relaxed drinksFleet Street Pub provides sports viewing, bar seating, tables and couches in a mellow downstairs setting near Printer’s Alley.

Selecting an Irish pub in Nashville

  1. Choose the food traditionMcNamara’s and The Lost Paddy emphasize Irish dishes; The Pub and Fleet Street lean British or English-style while sharing familiar pub staples.
  2. Decide whether entertainment mattersPick live traditional music at McNamara’s, karaoke or trivia at The Lost Paddy, trivia at The Pub, or sports viewing at Fleet Street.
  3. Match the atmosphere to your groupThe Lost Paddy is casual, Fleet Street is mellow, and The Pub offers private-room seating for larger parties.
  4. Think about drinksMcNamara’s combines whiskey and beers, The Lost Paddy has draft beer and mixed drinks, and Fleet Street focuses on imported and British beers.
  5. Allow for busy periodsMcNamara’s dining room can fill during the evening, and its downstairs bar may be slower when staff are busy.

Frequently asked questions

Which Nashville pub has live traditional Irish music?

McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant includes live traditional music as part of its pub experience.

Where can I combine Irish food with karaoke or trivia?

The Lost Paddy offers karaoke, trivia and live music alongside Irish pub food. The Pub - Nashville also documents trivia.

Which pub is best for sports viewing?

Fleet Street Pub is described as offering sports viewing in its downstairs English-style pub setting.

Do these pubs serve traditional dishes such as shepherd’s pie and fish and chips?

Yes. Those dishes appear in the supplied menus for McNamara’s, The Lost Paddy and Fleet Street, while The Pub also serves fish and chips.

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