Irish Pubs in Bangkok
Getting some Guinness and good craic
The Irish pubs in Bangkok are popular choices for expats, local Thais, and visitors looking for traditional pub and traditional beer. They are are also generally good choices for watching international sports.
Of course, they are also places to get a Guinness, but as there are a number of bars to choose from, it is good to know the different vibe on offer.
What style of Irish bar to look for?
The Irish Heavyweights
- Fiztgeralds (Nana BTS) – big crowds, big bar space, and sports shown on big screens.
- Shenanigans (Silom) – big crowds on a big patio. Sports on the screen and live music on the weekends.
Authentic and Local
- Scruffy Murphy’s (Asoke), Irish-owned, live music
- Paddy Reilly’s (Sathorn 12) Irish-owned, proper pours, expat “regulars.”
Hidden Gems
- O’Shea’s (Phrom Phong), Rooftop views + sports
- The Shamrock (Bang Chak) neighborhood feels, away from the “circus.”
The Late-Nighters
- Mulligans (Khao San Road) – from 5pm to 02:30; live rock bands, high energy.
The Blarney Stone
Centrally located in the very popular night-life area on Soi 4. Directly south of Nana Plaza.
Nana BTS (Skytrain) station is an 8 minute walk. Session jam every Saturday at 4.
Fitzgeralds Irish Bar
Located on Soi 4, Fitzgeralds is a rather large Irish bar with sports and a solid menu available.
Flann O'Brien's Irish Pub
Flann O’Brien’s Irish Pub is located close to Don Mueang International Airport. The farthest north of the Irish bars in Bangkok.
Located Near: Impact One Arena
Mulligans Irish Bar, Khaosan road
A spot mostly for the local Thai folk. Live music, traditional beers, and sports on the TV.
Located: on the big party street, Khao San Road.
O'Leary's Irish Pub Bangkok
O’ Leary’s Irish Pub Bangkok is a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Bangkok.
Located Near: Asok BTS station, Sukhumvit.
O'Malley's Irish Pub
O’Malley’s Irish Pub is a cavernous space that shows spots and gets busy on the weekends with local Thai dancing to the house band music.
Located Near: Sala Daeng BTS station, Silom; in the basement just off Silom road.
O'Shea's Irish Pub, Sports Bar & Hotel (Herrity's)
O’Shea’s Irish sports bar and restaurant located at the heart of Sukhumvit rd.
A rooftop on the 5th floor, with sports on TV and live music.
Located Near: Phrom Phong BTS station, Sukhumvit
P.J O'Brien's Irish Pub and Sports Bar
P.J, O’Brien’s is a Irish sports bar and restaurant in the Phra Khanong area.
Located Near: Phra Khanong BTS station, Sukhumvit road
Paddy Reilly's Irish Pub
Irish owned and operated little pub on Sathorn 12, a popular bar and restaurant area. It is popular for its food, and also plays popular international sports on its TV screens.
Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub
Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub is proudly Irish owned, and it often has live music played on their stage on the ground floor. Also has a small smoking patio attached on the side of the bar.
– It is very close to the infamous Soi Cowboy.
Located Near: Asok BTS station, in Sukhumvit
Shenanigans (Thanon Surawong)
Shenanigans is an Irish Sports Bar with a big outdoor patio. The bar has pub grub, sports on the TVs, traditional beers, and often has live music.
Located Near: Sala Daeng BTS station, Silom; at the top corner of the Patpong market street.
The Shamrock Irish Pub - BTS Bang Chak
“The Shamrock is an authentic Irish-style pub conveniently situated at the base of the Bang Chak BTS station. We offer the perfect blend of traditional Irish charm and modern amenities.”
-Shamrock Facebook