Mar 1, 2023

Where to Get the Best Guinness Pours in DFW

Updated: Apr 13, 2023

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, and we're already picking out our best green attire. But, if you're ready to party the Irish way, then you'll need a few pints of Guinness and a couple of friends to celebrate with! So, while you raise your glasses high with a big "sláinte," you'll want to make these DFW spots your next stops for Guinness in honor of the occasion!

where to grab a guinness in dallas for st. patrick's day

Harwood Arms

Looking for a little bit of everything that's Guinness related? Harwood Arms is THE place to go! Along with your standard pours, this pub also serves up beer cocktails that include half Guinness and half other sips, like Blue Moon, Yuengling, and Champagne. Plus, you can even snack on eats made with Guinness, like the Beef and Barley Soup and Braised Short Rib Sliders. PRO TIP: Visit during happy hour on Monday through Thursday from 4 PM - 7 PM or extended happy hour on Friday from 11 AM - 7 PM for deals like $1 off all draft beers and bites starting at $5!

Blackfriar Pub

This Uptown spot has been a staple in the Dallas community for 20 years, and it's no wonder why with its cozy environment and great pours! Snack on some pub eats, like Shepherd's Pie and Bangers & Mash, before sipping on a few Guinness beers with your buddies. Along with the Uptown location, you can now visit a second Blackfriar Pub in the Lakewood area for another round of Guinness, too!

Cannon's Corner

You're going to want to make Oak Cliff your next go-to spot for Irish style celebrations, because Cannon's Corner is practically a haven for Guinness! Dive into wings with a Guinness BBQ sauce, or snack on the Pub Pretzel, Irish Nachos, and Gaelic Mac and Cheese made or served with a Guinness stout cheese! Plus, when you visit during happy hour on Monday through Friday from 2 PM - 7 PM, you can shoot a Baby Guinness Shot with coffee liqueur and Irish cream for only $4.50.

The Crafty Irishman

Want another round of shots with your best friends? Then, make your way over to The Crafty Irishman in Downtown Dallas for $4 Baby Guinness Shots during happy hour on Monday through Friday from 3 PM - 7 PM! Plus, this Irish pub is close to plenty of theaters and nightlife venues, so you can stop by for a Guinness before exploring the city!

Spider Murphy's

You're going to want to add Spider Murphy's to your round-up of favorite Dallas bars, since this spot has Guinness pints for only $6! Plus, Spider Murphy's also has 11 different cocktails that are half price all day Wednesday, along with happy hour from Wednesday to Friday from 4 PM - 7 PM with half off appetizers. Who's sharing some loaded fries and a round of Guinness with us to kick off the weekend?!

the Old Monk

Owned by the same people as Spider Murphy's, The Old Monk has the perfect vibe for a round of beers with some old friends! Along with pouring straight Guinness, you can also sip on drink combinations like Smithwicks, Stella, and Cider with Guinness, too. Plus, you won't want to skip the Guinness Beef Stew or the Ploughman's Lunch, which comes with your choice of a soup or stew, two cheese or meat items from their cheeseboard menu, pickled onion, and French bread! Talk about a Sunday roast à la pub style, right?

Dubliner

If you're all about the Guinness combination drinks, the Dubliner has got ALL the ones we've mentioned previously in one spot! And, along with sips from Ireland, you'll find other drafts from the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Holland, and beyond. So, you don't even have to leave Dallas to drink around the world at the Dubliner!

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone!