Hurley’s is as close as you’ll get to a proper Irish pub without a transatlantic flight. A staple of Crescent Street’s long-running nightlife scene, this two-floor institution has been pouring pints and packing in crowds for years. Upstairs, it’s all about good conversation and an easygoing pint; downstairs, the energy shifts with nightly live music—folk, traditional Irish, open mics, and whatever else fuels a proper session. The beer selection leans classic rather than trendy, with a steady lineup of taps for those who’d rather drink than debate hop varieties. Whiskey drinkers have their pick of over 50 single malts, and if you’re here for Guinness, you’re in the right place—Hurley’s moves more of it than anywhere else in North America. Celebrities have passed through, but it’s the regulars who give the place its character. No pretense, no gimmicks—just a pub that does it right.
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