The Old Shillelagh

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John Brady and Charlie Taylor opened the Old Shillelagh in February of 1975. It was an immediate success. Charlie, a singer, brought in his fans, and John who had lived part of his boyhood in Dublin, kept the place oiled and running. Later that year they exercised their option to buy the building and immediately began remodeling the second floor.

In 1986, John and Marlis Brady decided to retire and sold the business to their daughter Barbara who had years of experience working for them. The following St. Patrick's Day Barbara put up huge tents on the adjacent parking lots and thus began "The World's Biggest St. Patrick's Day Party".

In 2005, in time for the 30th Anniversary, Barbara made her daughter Shellie and Nancy, close friend of the family, managers and now a third generation runs the daily operation of the Old Shillelagh.

The Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe St Detroit MI 48226
Tel: (313) 964-0007
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2am | Sat-Sun 2pm-2am

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Posted by: cougar bates II, 7/15/2007

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I love the choice of a DJ downstairs and a live band upstairs.

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Posted by: Rhiannon, 7/13/2007

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It's just a great place to hang out with friends, and have a good time!!

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Posted by: Fred Gorton, 7/13/2007

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Very comfortable atmosphere, really relaxing. The staff and it's customers were really friendly and enjoyable to have around. I would prefer it to all my friends.

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Posted by: ceiliqueen, 7/13/2007

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Love this Place

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Posted by: APRIL, 7/13/2007

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Best Bar In Detroit!!!!

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Posted by: Chris, 7/12/2007

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They have 2 floors of fun. The band, Black Mist, plays on the 2nd floor, which they play Irish Drinking songs and classic rock, and on a DJ with dancing on the 1st floor. 2 types of atmospheres all in one place. Also the staff is great, lots of fun at the Old Shillelagh.

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Posted by: John Shepherd, 7/12/2007

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Only bar in Michigan that the people are real.

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Posted by: Suzie COnvery, 7/12/2007

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This place is a riot. Never had a bad night there. Always singing and dancing. Fun place to go with a group.

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Posted by: Steve Brown, 7/12/2007

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The heritage and the great times.

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Posted by: Marianne Janiszewski, 7/12/2007

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The best Irish entertainment in town!

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Posted by: dino, 7/12/2007

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so good I can't remember ever being there.

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Posted by: natalie, 7/12/2007

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best bar ever!!

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Posted by: Donna, 7/12/2007

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One of the best Detroit establishments to visit.

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Posted by: diana, 7/12/2007

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Great gathering place, and great food.

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Posted by: lwills, 7/12/2007

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Great bus service.

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Posted by: elaine smith, 7/9/2007

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the best and first irish bar in downtown detroit.

the number one shuttle bus in all of downtown......of course so is there driver

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Posted by: mindyd, 7/9/2007

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so much fun on the weekend

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Posted by: w00dbeck, 7/9/2007

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Are you kidding? Why is any other place even listed! Always is and always will be the best. It's what every other pub strives to be and isn't.

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