349 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-0007; oldshillelagh.com
So what if actual Irish folks actually steer clear of the Old Shillelagh? Located in the heart of Greektown (isn’t that so Detroit?) this bar is Irish by name and by color, and gallons of Guinness (you can order 20-ounce mugs) and barrels of Bushmills whiskey can be found here. For the full-on Irish experience, Black Mist performs upstairs every Friday and Saturday night. But if it’s a game day, the Old Shillelagh is as ‘Merican as it gets.
This article appears in Apr 25 – May 1, 2012.
