Made In Ireland: Live Music! Irish Booze! Gourmet Dishes?

There are a good amount of Irish pubs around, but not all of them are great.

The Kinsale Irish Pub & Restaurant (near Government Center) is a festive place to eat and get together with friends. Despite the warm and impressing atmosphere, Kinsale’s regulars are there for the good food.

On the menu is diverse mix of good old pub food (we’re talkin’ nachos and mozarella sticks) as well as gourmet entrees such as apple-bacon-wrapped filet mignon and lobster ravioli.

Upon my first visit my friends and I decided to start it off with the basics. We ordered the nachos—a heaping plate of tri-colored tortilla chips, salsa, and melted cheese. They were messy but worth it. They don’t call them “Boston’s Best Nachos” for nothing.

Recommendation: For the nachos, substitute the creamy-spinach artichoke dip for the chili.

For an entrée I ordered one of the specials, which was haddock stuffed with proscuitto in a lemon caper sauce with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. One of my friends choose the steak tips (tender and flavorful), and the other had the “classic” corned beef sandwich (piled high and tasty).
Delicious. For the lighter appetite, the Kinsale also offers a great selection of salads.

Other reasons to visit the Kinsale include: the live Irish music, played every night, and, of course, the large rotating selection of beer!

Prices at the Kinsale are slightly higher than the average pub-goer might want to spend, but if you don’t mind spending money for quality it is worth it.

Dinner entrees range from about $10-20. But if you want something a little cheaper, you can order off the pub menu—sandwiches, salads, and other dishes, some under $10.

Feel like having a taste of Ireland in the heart of the city? Head over to the Kinsale Irish Pub.

Check out their website for their other restaurants, locations, and menus.