Dublin Bay
Dublin Bay is an Irish pub and restaurant in Ames, Iowa, located on South 16th Street and designed to feel like pubs found in Ireland. The menu features dishes such as shepherd's pie, lamb stew, and fish and chips, with about 24 beers on tap, including Guinness, which is reported to be the top seller in Iowa.
Dublin Bay was established to bring a piece of Ireland to Ames and has grown into a popular community gathering place. The pub has become a fixture in local life through its focus on Irish hospitality and creating shared experiences.
Dublin Bay brings Irish traditions to life for visitors, especially on St. Patrick's Day, when live music, traditional Irish dancers, and bagpipe performances fill the streets. The pub embodies the Irish idea that every guest is a friend you have not yet met and serves as a gathering place where people connect with their community.
The pub is open for lunch and dinner, and St. Patrick's Day is especially busy with early morning service offering traditional Irish breakfast. Visitors can check the website for information, call ahead, or explore a virtual tour to get a sense of the space before arriving.
Dublin Bay claims to be Iowa's top seller of Guinness, with bartenders pouring many pints daily. On St. Patrick's Day, the space comes alive with live music from Stuart Walker in the morning, a dueling piano band in the afternoon, and bagpipe performances from the Mackenzie Highlanders in the evening.
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