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    Black Shamrock Tavern

    4.5 (80 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Live music
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Best beer sierra Nevada
    Bryan G.

    Service and a good choice of ale beer. Service exceptional and first class. Clean bar and god place to watch sports and relax

    All hail the reigning pizza king of Hawaii, JJ Niebuhr.
    K M.

    JJ Niebuhr is formerly the "JJ" in what used to be JJ Dolan's up on Bethel a couple blocks up from Black Shamrock...now known simply as J Dolan's, and still owned by JJ's former business partner, Danny Dolan. JJ was also the mastermind behind Dolan's famous pizza...the hook they devised to distinguish their Irish pub from that of their former boss and fellow Irishman, Don Murphy, owner of Murphy's across the street from Black Shamrock. When an opportunity to take over the former O'Toole's location opened up, JJ jumped at the chance, and split from Dolan's to hang his own shingle, now known as Black Shamrock. JJ bought his pizza expertise with him, and in my opinion, is now the best pie in town...plus his Duck drumsticks can't be missed, which aren't available at Dolan's. JJ, Danny Dolan, and Don Murphy are all still friends, so have no worries, Chinatown is still the place to go for St. Patrick's day because they're still joining together to sponsor the annual festivities...and of course Murphy's is still the place to go if you're looking for Corned Beef or Shepherd's Pie downed with Guinness...but if it's a New York slice you're looking for, there's no need to go up to Bethel anymore, just stumble across the street to Black Shamrock.

    Pepperoni pizza

    Best pizza we've had in a very long time, we even ate our leftovers cold the next morning and still delicious . We will eat here again no doubt!

    Leah H.

    Great little pub downtown. Great beer and good eats. We didn't get the pizzas but they look great! And we saw so many people enjoying them! We loved the duck drum sticks, crispy full of flavor and the dipping sauce was awesome!!! Service was great low key and fast! Perfect little break to enjoy a good cold fresh beer and bits!

    Scott G.

    We started coming here for the pizza and beer. This time we added the Fried Duck Drumsticks and they were the bomb. There's plenty of street parking or there's a public parking lot across the street. Give them a try when you in the downtown Honolulu area. They also just renovated their bathrooms, so that's another plus. Aloooooooha and happy eating.

    Da Mo
    Lorie G.

    Pi Day - 3.14 I am not one to rave about pizza too much, but WOW!!! The joisey pie was amazing. I would have never thought that broccoli would taste so good on a pizza. With ricotta and garlic, this pie was top notch. Our table also ordered the Da Mo (since my hubby is a meat lover). It was also delish. I loved how you could pick up the pizza, fold it in half, and eat it without making a mess. Talk about perfection. This restaurant is located on Nuuanu - right across from Murphy's bar and grill. There is street parking and also a big municipal lot that charges $3/hour at night. I loved the atmosphere of this Irish pub - it felt so welcoming and everyone seemed to have a good time. Would 100% recommend and can't wait the other pies.

    Da 'Mo Pizza
    Alyssa A.

    Family friendly spot perfect for a date night. They have a great selection of drinks with exceptional pizza. One Da 'Mo was a perfect size for two of us. It is not too loud inside and it is clean and decorated tastefully. We enjoyed the music and the staff were attentive and took great care of us. Special thanks to April for your hospitality!

    Ceasar salad
    Risa L.

    Ordered the Joisey white pie (broccoli, garlic, ricotta). The pizza came out hot and the crust was a good thickness. Appreciated the big dollops of ricotta and garlic flavor. Pretty good, but didn't hit the spot like J. Dolan's spinach and garlic. The Caesar salad had a nice dressing and crisp fresh lettuce with cherry tomatoes. Chicken fritters were pretty much chicken tenders. The fries and bleu cheese dressing were yummy. I liked how the dining area was separated from the bar area. Overall, it felt well kept for and had a relaxing pub theme with TVs around. There were lots of families with young kids.

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    Mark N.

    Located across the street from an iconic Irish Pub, Black Shamrock is another iconic Irish Pub with a different vibe in downtown Honolulu. One of the attractions about Black Shamrock is the kitchen makes and serves pizza - on the day I visited, J (owner, chef, great all-around guy) decided he wanted fired noodles and katsu...and made it into a pizza. Really? Yup, and it was actually tasty - great flavor, texture - not something I would make/order, but it was recommended and it was truly good. We also had the "traditional" pepperoni pizza - thin crust, great texture and flavor. Additionally, instead of chicken wings, duck wings are served. A different flavor and texture compared to chicken wings...its definitely good, something to try - and I would say, much more tasty than traditional chicken wings. As with all Irish pubs, it's only as good as it's pour of Guinness - it's poured to standard, meaning it's good. Irish whiskeys? Check (selection of Bushmills, Jameson, Red Breast); Bourbon? Check. Scotch? Check. A great selection of beers and whiskeys. Parking is available on the street or a public lot close by...check it out, you will not be disappointed.

    Shantell C.

    Located on the makai end of Nuuanu across from Murphy's. Large parking lot next door and street parking. Typical Irish bar with great selection on tap as well as a wall full of spirits. Here you'll find specialty and regular pizzas as well as salads things out of the fryer and signature cocktails. Staff is friendly, owner is awesome and super friendly. This bar always has great community events and people love to hold celebrations here.

    Jameson's & Ginger Beer
    Patricia S.

    A good friend and fellow Canadian (I'm also American) and I met for drinks and a White Pizza to drown our sorrows after the election results. Love this place, it's clean air and Celtic vibe. Ashley, our server and bartender, was able to come up with a couple of drink suggestions so we could forget what was happening politically. The first was a Jameson's Scotch and Ginger Beer (too sweet) so I changed over to Jameson's Scotch and Soda (much better). While we chatted we watched a hockey game and more people started coming into the establishment. Love this spot. Love it, love it.

    Menu 10/31
    Jennifer T.

    If you're looking for a low-key hangout spot with just the right amount of background chatter and a relaxed, dim-lit vibe, Black Shamrock Tavern nails it. From the moment we walked in, it felt like the kind of place you could kick back and relax after work. Drinks: Black Shamrock has some cool finds when it comes to beer. We went with the Harp (European Pale Lager, $8) and Smithwick's (Irish Red Ale, $8). Both were light, refreshing, and perfect for washing down some classic pub eats. The Grub: For pupus, we started with the jalapeño poppers ($9). They were generously stuffed with gooey cream cheese! My one minor gripe: they were missing a bit of that spicy kick. These were more like "bell-peppery poppers" than "jalapeño poppers," but hey, that might just be the newbie in me talking since this was my very first time having a jalapeno popper! The real winner of the night was the pork belly burnt ends pizza ($23), which, luckily for us, was on tonight's menu. Our server hyped it up, and the crust absolutely delivered--it was pillowy, with just the right bread-to-cheese ratio. However, the pork belly could've been a tad crispier, as most of the pieces leaned more "roasted" than "burnt," and a little more demi-glace would've gave it the extra flavor it needed. Still, we polished it off and enjoyed every bite! Overall: If you want a no-frills, cozy night out with great drinks, Black Shamrock Tavern should be on your list. Will I be back? Absolutely!

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    Erica H.

    Craft pizza and a pint! An Irish Pub in Chinatown Honolulu with the charm and feel you'd expect walking in. Went in for lunch and happened to stumble in on the final day of Restaurant Week, so an extra special surprise on the meal deal...we ended up ordering two pies, pepperoni and the lump crab andouille sausage, buffalo fritters which came with fries, and chose from the wide selection of draft pints. They offer a full bar with local and imported beer, wine, whiskey, tequila, Mezcal, etc. If you want to catch a game, they have TVs in both the bar abd restaurant areas, and the owner/chef mentioned they had aired the fight that had been on this week. Their Instagram is kept up to date on the menu and hours and fun activities.

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