Located at S. Sandman @ Richmond Ave. in the Upper Kirby area, McElroy’s Irish Pub offers a quaint, non- pretentious atmosphere with traditional Irish flair. Conveniently located between Houston’s Museum District and Downtown’s Theater District, McElroy’s is the perfect meeting place before and after events to enjoy a beverage or two. 

Dublin native and owner John “Max” McElroy together with his wife Valerie created a cozy bar and patio that incorporates original tables and richly appointed burgundy leather seating from the Rice Hotel dating back to the 1920s. Max began his storied career in Dublin, as a young lad, where he helped his father in his pub before bringing his expertise and talents across to America. The pub’s logo and motto, Ad Fidel’s Finem which translates to “Faithful to the End,” are those of the McElroy family.

Since opening in 1994, this bustling pub boasts all of the basics of your favorite Irish watering hole with a casual atmosphere crammed with convivial crowds, a stately central bar made of dark wood, billiards and darts area, and plenty of high definition flat screen televisions fit for game night, whether you’re watching baseball, football or football. Pouring all the classic drinks you’ve come to love—pints of draft Guinness, whiskey-laced Irish coffee and hot toddies. Pull up a stool by the bartender or ease back onto one of the comfy leather chairs or sofas set up in and around the bar. You can also take advantage of the pub’s expansive patio with plenty of seating and televisions to view your favorite sport.

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