The Irish in Mobile, AL

In 1946, Woodrow Callaghan opened Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, a local watering hole and grill designed for the working man. Originally a members-only club, patrons had to ring a buzzer to gain entry, and regulars were even given their own door keys. Over the years, those restrictions were lifted, ownership changed hands and now everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Located in the picturesque Oakleigh Garden District, often considered Mobile’s most beautiful neighborhood, Callaghan’s is affectionately known as Oakleigh Town Hall. Tucked away among the historic 19th-century front-porched houses, Callaghan’s is a hidden gem that’s anything but a secret. It has received numerous accolades, including being voted The Best Bar in America by Esquire Magazine, The South’s Best Bar by Southern Living Magazine, The South’s Best Bar by Garden & Gun Magazine, and Best Burger in Alabama by USA Today and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. Readers of Mobile’s The Lagniappe weekly publication have consistently voted Callaghan’s as Mobile’s Best Bar, Best Music Venue and Best Burger. Callaghan’s is proud to host the Gulf Coast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Alongside Mobile’s outstanding roster of local musicians, the pub has welcomed notable acts such as The Alabama Shakes, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and Mobile’s own Red Clay Strays.

O’Daly’s Irish Pub is one of the most popular nightlife destinations, on the Gulf Coast, since February 2010. We are the home of the $4 Irish Carbomb and Mobile’s favorite St. Patrick’s festivities. Join us 7-days a week, for special events, your favorite sports, downtown Mobile’s favorite late night eats, and more!

Our Goal is to SERVE, to CONNECT and to ELEVATE Irish Coaches in North America. Our Vision is to be the voice of Irish Coaches in North America. Our Core Values are COMMITMENT, RESPECT and GROWTH.

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