When it comes to enjoying a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, the South Shore is the place to go! From lively Irish pubs to cozy local bars, the South Shore is home to several Irish spots where you can indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of the iconic Irish stout.
An advertisement for Guinness with the slogans ‘Guinness is good for you’ and ‘Nothing takes its place’. Original Publication: Illustrated London News – pub. 1932 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
For many years in a row, the South Shore proudly holds the distinction of being home to the most “Irish zip codes” in America. Here’s the break down of Irish residents according to WCVB:
02339 Hanover: 46.3%
02382 Whitman: 45.6%
02081 Walpole: 44%
02061 Norwell: 42.7%
20351 Abington: 42.3%
02190 South Weymouth: 41.7%
02184 Braintree: 41.6%
02188 Weymouth: 40.2%
With all of those Irish people, there’s GOT to be good Irish bars on the South Shore, right? YES! Let’s go find them in the following Towns of Weymouth, Norwell, Whitman, Abington and Hingham.
Many of these Irish pubs in this area offer a wide range of delicious dishes that pair perfectly with a pint of Guinness too! From hearty stews, to fish and chips, to savory pies and traditional Irish soda bread, the South Shore’s culinary scene ensures that your Guinness experience is accompanied by mouthwatering flavors. Some of them even serve the famous “South Shore Pizza too!”
No matter what pub you attend, you will hear the sweet sounds of folky Irish music. Sometimes it’s live music, and other times it’s blasting through the pub’s speakers. Either way it will leave you wanting to leave MA and hop on a flight to Ireland!
