Kinsale Irish Pub

My friend introduced me to this really great place the other day. Theres a good amount of Irish pubs around, but not all of them are great. However, Kinsale Irish Pub near Government Center is a great place to eat and get together with friends.

The Kinsale was designed and built in Ireland so the interior is very warm and cozy with beautiful craftsmanship.

Although the atmosphere is extremely nice, people go to the Kinsale for the consistently good food. A friend of mine makes a point to travel there every weekend and you’ll want to too.

The menu is diverse mixing good old pub food like nachos and mozarella sticks with gourmet entrees like Apple bacon wrapped filet mignon and lobster ravioli.

I went with a small group of friends. We ordered the nachos as an appetizer, which I highly recommend. These aren’t your regular pub grub. They came in a heaping plateful with tri color tortilla chips, salsa, melted cheese. Be sure to substitute the creamy spinach artichoke dip for the chili. They’re messy, but worth it. They call them “Boston’s Best Nachos” and I think they might be right.

I ordered one of the specials on the menu, which was a haddock stuffed with proscuitto in a lemon caper sauce with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. I didn’t think it was possible, but it was as delicious as it sounds. My friends had the steak tips which were tender and flavorful and the classic corned beef sandwich, which was piled high and tasty. They also have a great selection of salads and other dishes.

Another reason to go to the Kinsale is for the live Irish music that is played every night. And, of course, don’t forget their large rotating selection of beer!

The prices at the Kinsale are a little higher than the average pub goer might want to spend, but you don’t mind spending the money for the quality of the food that you get. Dinner entrees can range from about $10-20. If you want something a little cheaper, you can always just order off the pub menu, which has sandwiches and salads and other dishes which are very reasonable, some under $10.

So if you feel like having a little taste of Ireland right in the heart of the city, head over to The Kinsale.

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