5 nights of pints

Ample space and a large bar with 360-degree access means you'll have no trouble getting a drink in a hurry. Along with all the Irish brew and booze you'd expect, Brannigan's has a variety of domestic beer, alcohol and wine. The same is true of the menu, which lists corn beef and cabbage right next to burgers and fries.

Notable is the pub's outdoor patio which extends from the front of the building around the side with bar access via two large windows.

Brannigan's has live music every first and third Friday of the month, during which furniture is removed to make room for dancing. Though the weekends are oriented toward "bashing," have no fear in bringing the whole family around on weekday nights.

Bartenders at Brannigan's are encouraged to strike up conversation and introduce customers to each other, says bar manager Joshua Thomas Naylor. "It's great for networking or just getting shitty," he said.