. "2014-12-09T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "1"^^ . "5"^^ . . . "1"^^ . "I'd say that this is the second-best Irish pub in Vegas, which is not to say that it's anything other than a great place to dine, drink, and have a bit of craic (which, incidentally, is the Irish word for fun, enjoyment, and fellowship). The only place I found that beat it out is McMullan's, a free-standing joint near the Orleans Hotel & Casino a bit west of the strip on Tropicana. This one beat Nine Fine Irishmen in the New York New York for the number 2 spot on my list.\nThe food is fantastic, the ambience is spot-on, and although the place is a smaller than the Nine Fine Irishmen, it has a more authentic feel to it (especially since you can sit at the bar and be within arm's reach of the stage).\nThe service is top-notch, and we were well-taken-care-of during all our visits. The bartenders and servers are always on top of whether you might need another pint, and willing to offer their own suggestions of what to try next.\nThey have a surprising number of different libations available, from the ubiquitous Guinness, Smithwick's and Harp on tap to a variety of different Irish ciders I'd never even heard of in bottles. I was very glad to try some new things to compliment old favorites, and I can't recommend asking what special offerings they currently feature enough. Try something new. Live a little, and enjoy the craic.\nI was really surprised one night when we popped in for a pint that Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones were playing. \"Live Music\" is all the sign said, and I about fell off my bar stool when I saw who it was. I was a little miffed that they hadn't really advertised his presence, though I found out that not a lot of people who had come in for \"live Irish music\" that night knew, either, so I suppose that their target demographic isn't the most knowledgeable about Irish music. I can't really complain because I got to see them play on a lark without a huge thronging crowd getting in the way, so I'll definitely drop in for a pint again when I come back through town."^^ .