Chiso, Seattle

The Dubliner’s owners don’t beat around the bush; they declare their Irish allegiance loud and proud with their pub’s very name, which appears on a shamrock-bedecked sign. They whip up classic bangers and mash or shepherd’s pie to be enjoyed alongside an eternally-on-tap Guinness or Harp. Their rotating taps, however, feature some local, seasonal brews such as the Fremont Pale Ale or Elysian’s Immortal IPA. The menu, too, diverges from strictly Emerald Isle eats with bacon-wrapped bratwursts and edemame appetizers.

While dining on a fusion of Irish and American cuisine, six televisions keep the eyes occupied. A single pool table—free to use on Sundays—settles contests of skill or provides a stage for reenactments of Riverdance. On Tuesdays, Miss Brittany hosts a karaoke night, followed by Wednesday’s trivia challenges with Geeks Who Drink. Weekends occasionally give way to the live musical stylings of local bands.