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    Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette

    4.4 (622 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    NINE IRISH BROTHERS, WEST LAFAYETTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Connemara Chicken

    I was so excited to go to what a thought would be a solid Irish restaurant. Reviews online were good and pictures looked good. We live in Indianapolis and were in the area so we were really looking forward to trying this place. However, the food was overpriced and low quality. I ordered the Connemara Chicken. This restaurant uses boxed Idaho flakes for their mashed potatoes. The kind you just add water to... the ones that are kind of like a paste texture. I could tell right away. The chicken tasted reheated/chewy and unflavored. The sauce wasn't bad but it had a unique flavor. I liked the vegetables (I loved that they were cooked well and not al dente) but my partner said they tasted unflavored to her. Honestly, I was most disappointed by the mashed potatoes. I don't know how an Irish restaurant- or any restaurant - doesn't use real potatoes. Especially when the dish costs $19. For that price, dehydrated flakes are absolutely crazy. I know inflation is high but come on. My dollar matters too and when I decide to dine out on a rare occasion I'd like to be getting quality food. I asked the waitress- who was very attentive and sweet- if this is what they always use for potatoes or if it was an off day and she said they always make them with the Idaho box of flakes. Again, she was super sweet and very attentive. We had no issues with service at all. But using fake mashed potatoes at a restaurant is really disappointing. Especially for the price. Also, the water. The first glass of water we were given tasted normal. The refill tasted super weird so my partner mentioned it. The waitress told us she knows it's weird, apologized, and said that the water in one area of the restaurant tastes weird but the other area tastes fine. She offered to get us water from the "good" faucet after that which we appreciated. Odd to me that they are aware the water tastes off/bad (and have an alternative that's better) but still serve the bad stuff to customers. My partner did really like her tenderloin sandwich. It was crispy and had good flavor. The pub chips were okay but they didn't have seasoning and many were dry/airy and as though they may have been sitting a while. Kinda weird. We talked about possibly coming back when they have live bands to give it another shot and maybe just get an appetizer instead of entrees because we really did like the service and the vibe there.

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    Mallory S.

    Nine Irish Brothers offers comfort food near the Purdue campus at a good price and it is open late!!! Finding your way to the restaurant with all the construction in 2025 sucked though, so be aware of that. There were 7 of us, tired and grumpy from the rainy Purdue Game, rolling in at about 9pm, ready to get some real food for dinner. Fortunately, we were seated right away. We got chatting and enjoyed looking around at the fascinating and delightful pub style decor. The history of the restaurant and its owners is on the back of the menu and is a great and heartwarming read. I ordered the regular size portion of corned beef and cabbage with mashed potatoes and a slice of deliciously dense Irish bread. My bf got a pint of cider and Irish stew with a slice of Irish bread. The table also split an order of pub chips and at the end, a slice of Irish Bailey's cheesecake. The cheesecake is a must get!! My bf paid our bill which was about $40, which is a great price for the large quantity of yummy Irish food we enjoyed. I would love to go back here anytime we are in town.

    Red pepper soup and mashed potatoes
    Dale B.

    First time here after hearing such good things about Nine Irish Brothers. The parking situation is a MESS with the construction. If You can find a parking spot...then you will enjoy the next steps. We were greeted by a very welcoming host. Our waitress was outstanding. She was friendly and hustled to served our party of 6. We sat out in the patio during a lovely July afternoon. It was nicely shaded and had a cool breeze. The sun flickering off the ceiling fans was a bit annoying though. Nine Irish Brothers has a large food and beverage menu. There should be something for everyone. The facility is large enough to handle busy crowds and large groups. We started with the fried pickles. The pickle is a thin slice from a spear. It was pretty flimsy. It does have a tart dill taste. The batter was very thick and gave the pickle spear firmness. The thick batter retained a bit of a stronger oily taste. It did have a mild set of spices to give it some flavor. The "bomb" sauce was very unique....and difficult to describe. Most fried pickles come with a ranch or chipotle-southwest sauce. This was a very thin dipping sauce. It seemed like maybe they started with a malt sauce and spiced it up. It had some red pepper flakes - which you could see and taste. The dark dipping sauce didn't stick to the breading very well - not like a roast beef au ju. Overall...it was very tasty...or as Nine Irish Brothers say...the "bomb"! My wife really liked the red pepper soup and mashed potatoes. The soup had a very thick consistency and rich red pepper taste. She thought it had a cheesy taste to it as well. The side salad was very large! It was topped with very fresh vegetables along with the cool lettuce. This salad could easily feed two people. I had the Molly Mallory sandwich. The panini slices were slightly toasted with a mild crunch. The panini had a stronger flavor. The sandwich had plenty of fresh turkey. The Cole slaw was creamy and smooth. The May flavored sauce added a nice taste to the turkey, panini and cheese tastes.

    Pub burger and chips...solid!
    Raymond K.

    Greetings! There are places that try to pass themselves off as Irish-themed pubs, then there are places that earn that flex because they are legit dyed-in-the-wool Irish establishments. Nine Irish Brothers is refreshingly authentic within the oft-maligned food and drink choices in the college town of West Lafayette. Dig into their history...it's a family-backed establishment. For me, what makes a stand-out Irish spot first comes down to this: Can they serve a proper pint of Guinness? Nine Irish Brothers hit all the marks that matter to me: Fresh keg, clean tapper lines, proper temperature, proper (and non-hurried) pour topped with a perfect, creamy head. Delicious, crisp, and satisfying with each savory sip. The second stand-out for an Irish spot comes down to who's serving and what are they serving? Nine Irish Brothers has a smartly trained staff that exemplifies friendly efficiency with a welcoming charm hewn into their table side and bar service. I appreciate the hustle every time and I very much appreciate their hustle to execute without making me feel hurried during my meal. Props to everyone for making that happen...that's a team effort. What they're serving at Nine Irish Brothers covers the bases of great traditional Irish plated and other pub food choices. I've been three times and enjoyed each meal. As the plates pass by me headed to other tables, it all looks so good. Finally, the space is charming, ready for a crowd, and makes you feel right at home. I had the bonus of great live Irish music on my last visit...perhaps check their website to learn more about performance schedules. Here's a raised pint to Nine Irish Brothers. Such a great stop and one I'll make again next time I'm back in town! Until next time...tk

    Shepherds pie

    That was an incredible shepherds pie and the waitress was fantastic suggesting to pair it up with a Guinness I will be back!

    Half order of rhe Irish stew
    Beth G.

    We had a great lunch. Inwould have given it 4.5 stars because the salad was iceberg lettuce. The staff were friendly and helpful. The traditional food was amazing. Would eat here again. Get the Irish stew.

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    Ben T.

    My wife figured this one out after visiting a niece for pre-game band rally at Purdue. We got to Nine Irish Brothers while only 3-4 tables were occupied. The feel of the inside is like what you'd see in the movies. Decorations, TV's (for Purdue game), and light music played while looking thru the menu. Our server was very friendly. We asked for recommendations. You can't go wrong with her suggestions of Fish & Chips and/or Shepard's Pie. The potatoes on my chips were perfect. Fish was perfect. Shepherd Pie was perfect. Full orders were just a bit too much in most cases but were hungry. With it being. Sort of date, we used dessert. Bread Pudding caught our attention. But it has decent amount of raisins which we prefer be none or very, very minimal. So, our server surprised us by getting the Shamrock Pie (chocolate mint ice cream and mousse deliciousness) which was perfect finish for an overall perfect experience. It was almost packed with Purdue football fans and other related homecoming people. Nice place!!

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    Great food, great service and just a nice place to go for a meal. Took my cousin's from out of town and they enjoyed it too.

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    ...........Best fish and chips around ........ only thing I ever order because its that good

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    Great food and service. Try the Bangers you won't be disappointed. The mashed potatoes are also authentic.

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    Ask the Community - Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette

    Are children allowed?

    Yes! Brought my two kids (10 and 13) and they found menu items they liked and it was totally fine. Watched the Purdue game with the rest of the crowd.

    September 2021, we brought our dog based on the "BringFido" app. We were there at 11am, thinking we could be sitting in the patio area. The hostess said dogs are not allowed.…

    Dogs are not allowed on the patio.

    How is this place during purdue football games?

    Absolutely PACKED. To be fair, Nine Irish's menu is really suited for game days and they do those dishes WELL. Not to mention the full bar/beer and that they have a few big tables suited for lots of people. If you want to get a table here, I'd… 

    Does this place have wifi?

    Sure does!

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