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Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant

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218 S Blount St (at E Martin Street)
Raleigh, NC 27601

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(919) 833-7795
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Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant - Raleigh, NC
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Best

I recently had my wedding reception at Tir na nOg Irish Pub and it was a dream come true. They did everything. The flowers/decor was extremely reasonable in price and set up incre...

Worst

I reserved the back room for 30 people at 2:00. The lady who took my reservation was very nice. I was assured we had that space. Four minutes before 2:00, a group of people wer...

Loved the brunch 2/1/2010

We had brunch here on our girls weekend before we left town. It was a fantastic brunch, and a great way to end our weekend. This was recommended by the concierge at our hotel, and I was tickled he sent us over. Pros: Fun unusual food along with the usual brunch standards Cons: Not four-star restaurant quality if that's what you're after more
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Loved the brunch 1/31/2010

We had brunch here on our girls weekend before we left town. It was a fantastic brunch, and a great way to end our weekend. This was recommended by the concierge at our hotel, and I was tickled he sent us over. It is piles of food, not too expensive, and has some fun non-brunch style food mixed in with the regular brunch fare of potatoes and eggs. This is not where you go for your four-star expertly cooked brunch that has been vetted by Gordon Ramsey, but the food is not too far from really, really, really good, and it is just the spot for good eats, and to fill up on a gray Sunday morning before a long car ride home. and what an awesome atmosphere. Show up early for the best experience! Cheers! What a great place! We'll be back this year! Pros: Fun unusual food along with the usual brunch standards Cons: Not four-star restaurant quality if that's what you're after more
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Great beer and horrible food! 1/14/2010

I went to this Irish Pub because it has been one of Raleigh's favorite bars in the last couple of years. The beer selection was excellent and the service was not bad. The food was terrible though. I ordered a hamburger and it was by far, the worst hamburger that I have ever had. The quality of the beef patty was good maybe if it was dog food, actually, I would not even feed that to my dog. If you are going to hang out with friends and have a couple of beers...go right ahead. If you are planning on eating here you should rethink your choice of pub. Pros: Good beer selection Cons: The food more
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Great beer and horrible food! 1/13/2010

I went to this Irish Pub because it has been one of Raleigh's favorite bars in the last couple of years. The beer selection was excellent and the service was not bad. The food was terrible though. I ordered a hamburger and it was by far, the worst hamburger that I have ever had. The quality of the beef patty was good maybe if it was dog food, actually, I would not even feed that to my dog. If you are going to hang out with friends and have a couple of beers...go right ahead. If you are planning on eating here you should rethink your choice of pub. Pros: Good beer selection Cons: The food more
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Disappointment 1/11/2010

Two out of three orders were barely warm. Steaks ordered medium and medium well arrived dark red. When I asked the waitress to warm up my steak, she told me that if it were to be warmed, it would no longer be medium. What? I can cook a medium rare steak that is hot! She just didn't understand, continued to insist that my medium steak could not be warm. So, okay, I'll stay home and do it myself next time. Also, neither steak was hot on the second go round, just barely warm. I won't go back. Cons: Cold Food more
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Disappointment 1/10/2010

Two out of three orders were barely warm. Steaks ordered medium and medium well arrived dark red. When I asked the waitress to warm up my steak, she told me that if it were to be warmed, it would no longer be medium. What? I can cook a medium rare steak that is hot! She just didn't understand, continued to insist that my medium steak could not be warm. So, okay, I'll stay home and do it myself next time. Also, neither steak was hot on the second go round, just barely warm. I won't go back. Cons: Cold Food more
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Awesome, awesome, awesome!! 10/5/2009

Annie Nice has to be one of the nicest Irish (Americans?) living in the Raleigh area. Her restaurant is like being home (in Ireland). The food, the entertainment, the atmosphere and even the patrons who frequent Tir na Nog are worth the trip. Thank you Annie, for bringing a little bit of Ireland to North Carolina!!! Pros: Great Management more
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Awesome, awesome, awesome!! 10/4/2009

Annie Nice has to be one of the nicest Irish (Americans?) living in the Raleigh area. Her restaurant is like being home (in Ireland). The food, the entertainment, the atmosphere and even the patrons who frequent Tir na Nog are worth the trip. Thank you Annie, for bringing a little bit of Ireland to North Carolina!!! Pros: Great Management Cons: None more
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Has Something Changed? 7/29/2009

We've been here quite a few times, but our last visit had us scratching our heads. We have always had great food and great experiences at TNN, but went there recently and thought maybe they changed ownership. We've always loved the 'hummus of the day', but now they only have one offering. After looking over the smaller menu, we ordered a Veggie burger with fries and were served a beef burger and undercooked fries. We are never ones to send food back, but these fries were too bad to eat. The waitress even said the fries looked funny. She then brought out new fries which were overcooked--I'm guessing the cook had a good laugh over this one. Hopefully this is something that will change when the economy gets better, but if it's not it's a sad, sad loss for Raleigh. Pros: Great beers & hummus Cons: Smaller menu and food change? more
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Has Something Changed? 7/28/2009

We've been here quite a few times, but our last visit had us scratching our heads. We have always had great food and great experiences at TNN, but went there recently and thought maybe they changed ownership. We've always loved the 'hummus of the day', but now they only have one offering. After looking over the smaller menu, we ordered a Veggie burger with fries and were served a beef burger and undercooked fries. We are never ones to send food back, but these fries were too bad to eat. The waitress even said the fries looked funny. She then brought out new fries which were overcooked--I'm guessing the cook had a good laugh over this one. Hopefully this is something that will change when the economy gets better, but if it's not it's a sad, sad loss for Raleigh. Pros: Great beers & hummus Cons: Smaller menu and food change? more
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Sun. Brunch 3/22/2009

You've gotta stop by Tir-Na-Nog for the Sun. brunch. It was great before. But the food has gotten even better. I'm told they have a new chef. There's always a new/different item on the spread(which keeps things fresh--both figuratively and literally). Try their lemon chicken; jambalaya; the chicken curry. Swing by to see what they have that week. It's a pretty good deal for AUCE at $11.95. And for those of us who are waking up late after a good time the night before, it helps that it goes on until late into the early afternoon. Pros: Food and Ambience Cons: no live Irish music until AFTER brunch more
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Sun. Brunch 3/21/2009

You've gotta stop by Tir-Na-Nog for the Sun. brunch. It was great before. But the food has gotten even better. I'm told they have a new chef. There's always a new/different item on the spread(which keeps things fresh--both figuratively and literally). Try their lemon chicken; jambalaya; the chicken curry. Swing by to see what they have that week. It's a pretty good deal for AUCE at $11.95. And for those of us who are waking up late after a good time the night before, it helps that it goes on until late into the early afternoon. Pros: Food and Ambience Cons: no live Irish music until AFTER brunch more
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This place rocks 3/19/2009

4 star rating i have no idea how to say the name of this place, but it still ROCKS! i was visiting Raleigh this past weekend and there was a good snow storm going on. And if anyone is from Raleigh, they know that when there's a silly old 3-8inch snow storm, the whole state goes into a state of emergency... Raleigh shuts down and it's literally a GHOST TOWN! But where was the party at that night? It was right here at Tir Na Nog... the friend that I was visiting that lives there is from Chicago, like me. So a little snow doesn't bother us. We walked from our hotel to this place to have a bite to eat and drink the night away. Props for staying open during the snow storm... Props for serving yum-tastic food... Props for having hot and friendly service... and Props on getting me good and full and drunk... GOOD TIMES at this place. Pros: Fun Cons: reprinted from customer by MT more
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This place rocks 3/18/2009

4 star rating i have no idea how to say the name of this place, but it still ROCKS! i was visiting Raleigh this past weekend and there was a good snow storm going on. And if anyone is from Raleigh, they know that when there's a silly old 3-8inch snow storm, the whole state goes into a state of emergency... Raleigh shuts down and it's literally a GHOST TOWN! But where was the party at that night? It was right here at Tir Na Nog... the friend that I was visiting that lives there is from Chicago, like me. So a little snow doesn't bother us. We walked from our hotel to this place to have a bite to eat and drink the night away. Props for staying open during the snow storm... Props for serving yum-tastic food... Props for having hot and friendly service... and Props on getting me good and full and drunk... GOOD TIMES at this place. Pros: Fun Cons: reprinted from customer by MT more
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Go for the Irish Music and Drink, Not the Food 2/5/2009

Best Irish music around. Love the ghosts of erin. A traditional band thats got it going on. Great bodhran, guitar, and vocals too. Keep them Coming! Pros: Irish Music, Bar Cons: Food more
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Go for the Irish Music and Drink, Not the Food 2/4/2009

Best Irish music around. Love the ghosts of erin. A traditional band thats got it going on. Great bodhran, guitar, and vocals too. Keep them Coming! Fine pints; but, the food is lacking. Service at the bar is good; but, can't say the same if you sit down for a meal. Bottom line: Come for the tunes and drinks and get your grub elsewhere. Pros: Irish Music, Bar Cons: Food more
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Great Guinness, decent food, good bands! 2/1/2009

While it can take a while to get your first beer at the Nog, the rest normally come in much faster, once you've established yourself with the bar staff. The Guinness is very much the wait, and I don't think I've ever had a bad pour there. They do the normal two part pour, yielding an excellent pint; utilizing a Nitro-gas mix. Pros: Guiness, darts, music Cons: Foosball table needs a lot of work. more
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Great Guinness, decent food, good bands! 1/31/2009

While it can take a while to get your first beer at the Nog, the rest normally come in much faster, once you've established yourself with the bar staff. The Guinness is very much the wait, and I don't think I've ever had a bad pour there. They do the normal two part pour, yielding an excellent pint; utilizing a Nitro-gas mix. On the food, the bangers and mash is always good. The atmosphere is quite good; lots of bar traffic on a busy night. Plenty of seating if you'd rather keep to yourself. The booking manager, Annie Nice, does a particularly good job with booking local and out of town live bands. I've personally seen "Enter the Haggis" - a Canadian celtic rock band - go see these folks or check them out if you can. I've had the good fortune to see Dexter Romweber play on stage at the Nog, with about thirty people in the bar; and Big Boss brewery lovelies pouring us beer all night. You know you can't get that kind of personal attention elsewhere. Annie also does a great job of supporting local Irish music. The Ghosts of Erin play there semi regularly; and while being personal friends of mine, deserve a mention. They use a variety of instruments - Bodhran, Uellian Pipes. It's worth heading down to see the band just to hear Eric Hahn play pipes. Chad holds the rhythm down with the Bodrahn and our man Jerbo plays guitar, lute (evoking a haunting use of time) and fiddle. They play old-traditional songs, and leave the pub-drinking songs to other bands. I recorded a few tracks from a recent concert there. This should help one get a feel for the place :- vimeo dot com/2583306 The place also boosts two well kept up dart boards. Paul Pros: Guiness, darts, music Cons: Foosball table needs a lot of work. more
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Good Irish Pub, Good Irish Music 1/31/2009

Tir Na Nog has the convivial atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub. The menu includes excellent corned beef, other tasy Irish items, and well-executed American selections. The beer selection is good too, with a regular rotation of locally brewed drafts. Friends and families go there to relax and have a good time. We go for drinks, dinner, and live music, particularly Irish traditional music. Tir Na Nog regularly sponsors local Irish traditional bands. These bands evoke the spirit of an Irish caeli. My favorite trad band is The Ghosts of Erin. They avoid the overplayed songs, they involve the crowd with infectious rhythms, and they play wonderful instruments such as the Uilleann pipes, lute, and djembe. Check them out the next time they play at Tir Na Nog. Pros: Irish craic more
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Good Irish Pub, Good Irish Music 1/30/2009

Tir Na Nog has the convivial atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub. The menu includes excellent corned beef, other tasy Irish items, and well-executed American selections. The beer selection is good too, with a regular rotation of locally brewed drafts. Friends and families go there to relax and have a good time. We go for drinks, dinner, and live music, particularly Irish traditional music. Tir Na Nog regularly sponsors local Irish traditional bands. These bands evoke the spirit of an Irish caeli. My favorite trad band is The Ghosts of Erin. They avoid the overplayed songs, they involve the crowd with infectious rhythms, and they play wonderful instruments such as the Uilleann pipes, lute, and djembe. Check them out the next time they play at Tir Na Nog. Pros: Irish craic more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Step into the cavernous main room and you'll understand why this is one of the most festive nightspots in Raleigh. Large and usually full of people enjoying drinks and live...

  • 7/17/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-2am Sun 10:30am-12am
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Central
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