Celtic Crossings

The Scene
Simple, comfortable and more authentic than you'd expect to find on a touristy block of North Clark Street. The pub feels like an Irish cottage, complete with a crackling wood fireplace you can sit right next to, nostalgic paintings and an old piano against the pale plaster walls. Irish literary giants like Samuel Beckett are honored by images on the back wall.

The Draw
A turn-of-the-century carved wood bar, lit by antique lamps, and a set of booths are likely to be occupied by old-timers, working folk, young professionals, regulars and a smattering of travelers. The publican will pull you a pint of Bulmers or Magners ciders, Newcastle Brown, Hoegaarden, Boddingtons, Carlsberg, Harp or Guinness. Or he may recommend one of the dozens of Irish whiskeys on hand.