Kilians Irish Pub

Now I love me some German beer. But sometimes you want some Irish goodness to go with it, and Killian’s is exactly the place for that…and LOTS of it. Lots of great ciders and rich dark stouts compliment a Sunday karaoke that has made my Mondays about as unbearable as they could possibly be. Haven’t been in awhile but the same folks who run it also run the regular karaoke nights at Shamrock, and you will often see the same folks at both. And much like at Shamrock, the quality of said karaoke ranges from halfway decent to what I imagine the bombing of Dresden sounded like. Too soon? They also do lots of live music in a host of styles but always in foot-stomping form, and the pub grub is pretty darn good (though I’m a sucker for anything drenched in malt vinegar). It’s not very big and can get crowded quickly, so good luck grabbing a table during peak hours. That said, it’s bigger than it looks, and the space loops around in the back, which has led to me losing my friends here on more than one occasion. Nice outdoor area but it – like most in the city – closes at 11. All the popular games on the tub if you dig that sort of thing. I could take it or leave it. Share’s the stairwell with Aussie bar Ned Kelly's, so expect lots of Heath Ledger lookalikes raging next door. Too soon?