The Irish House

Bottomline - It's a classic, quality Irish pub. The decor, from the wood paneled walls with small nooks to the expansive bar repleate with taps,  reads authentic. While I did not sample the (appear to be) delicious fare, the specialty cocktails and the impressive beer selection kept me satisfied. My wallet is certainly happy during thier excellent Happy Hour, which runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6. Half off a correctly poured Guinness? Yes, please. Half off a favorite Belgian Tripel bottle? Absolutely.

Based solely on the Guinness Chocolate Trifle With whiskey ganache and Bailey's icing which we first sampled at the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience! Amazing! And this coming from a girl who doesn't like chocolate. They also have a nice selection of beers too. We can't wait to return to NOLA so we can come back and try a little more of the menu.

First visit to The Irish House on lovely St Charles Ave on a mild July evening. Two of us in our party enjoyed the outdoor seating. That space really is nice! We did not order adult beverages, so I cannot comment, but I would bring out-of-towners & locals alike back for a drink and to take advantage of the outdoor seating.

As I click on their websites menu, I notice a "vegetarian & gluten-free menu
option. This is surprising to me as these menu options were never offered to us & would have greatly appealed to me!

Our order: Pan Fried Farmer Cheese over grilled romaine with a warm bacon, tomato and roasted pepper dressing (tasty), Clover Chicken Breast stuffed with garlic spinach butter and served with mashed potatoes and stewed cherry tomato ragout (tasty), and the Summer Catfish special (starter portions...more than enough portion, trust me!) which was two catfish fillets lightly fried over a bead of greens with red onions & soda bread topped with tomatoes, goat cheese, and toasted (tasty), Sticky Toffee Pudding (tasty).

Everything was tasty, but not overwhelming so. I think I would bring my parents here because they find traditional New Orleans cuisine overpowering and may enjoy the mildness of The Irish Houses cuisine. Will come again for drinks in the future.