By Nicholas Ramos
Peoria, Arizona, is the fourth largest city in the state and is considered an important suburb of
Phoenix. With a population of over 150,000, according to City-data.com, there are a plethora of cuisines served at local restaurants. One of the most popular foods is Irish fare. Knowing where Peoria's Irish restaurants are will help you determine which you would like to go to when craving some traditional Irish cooking.
Auld Dubliner Bar and Restaurant
The Auld Dubliner is a popular, traditional Irish restaurant chain. One of its 10 locales calls Peoria home. Traditional Irish fare served at Auld Dubliner include shepherds pie, bangers and champ (grilled Irish sausage and mashed potatoes), Irish beef stew, corned beef and the ever-popular fish and chips. The establishment also prides itself on its wide selection of quality beer and its full-service bar. Of its selection, Auld Dubliner offers guests 13 different choices of Irish Whiskey. For those desiring wine over Irish classics, the club offers various chardonnays, pinot grigios, cabernets, merlots and pinot noirs. The Auld Dubliner, for those interested in other cuisines, also offers a Tuscan menu.
The Auld Dubliner
9780 W. Northern Ave.
Peoria, Arizona 85345
(623) 877-1918
aulddubliner.com
Lis Doon Varna
The Lis Doon Varna Pup is one of Peoria's favorite Irish pubs. The pub, according the official website, was designed and constructed in Ireland--prior to being shipped to the United States--to create an authentic pub feel. The pub is named after the small town of Lisdoonvarna, located along the Eastern seaside of Ireland. The restaurant serves traditional food such as fried fish nuggets, fish and chips, banger n' mash and shepard's pie. Lis Doon Varn serves traditional drafts such as Harp, Smithwick's and Guinness. The restaurant has a wide wine selection ranging from Shiraz to Sauvignon Blanc.
Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive
Peoria, Arizona 85382
(623) 979-0730
lisdoonvarnpub.com
McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon
McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon is a small chain restaurant founded by Irishman Steve McFadden. Serving a wide variety of cuisines, McFadden's still has Irish staples such as fish and chips, lamb stew and shepherd's pie. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar with several Irish drafts. Peoria Arizona has two Irish pubs in its city limits. McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon rests about two miles outside of Peoria in a town called Glendale Arizona.
McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon
9425 W. Coyotes Blvd.
Glendale, Arizona 85305
(623) 872-0022
mcfaddensglendale.com
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About the Author:
Nicholas Ramos was born in Washington, D.C. He is currently a journalism major in Georgia and plans to specialize in law. Ramos has been writing since 2009, specializing in fashion, travel and health.
