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The Peddler’s Daughter

45 Wingate Street, Haverhill

thepeddlersdaughter.com

Known for:

• A seriously authentic atmosphere that might make you forget for
a moment that you’re in downtown Haverhill

• Family run

• Traditional sessions

• Cream of potato & leek soup topped with scallions; house brined, slow-cooked corned beef sandwich; fish & chips with house-cut fries and Peddler’s homemade ketchup, served traditional style in newspaper

 

Irish Cottage

1111 Riverside Drive, Methuen

theirishcottagepub.com

Known for:

• A full traditional Irish breakfast from 7 a.m., seven days a week, complete with rashers, Irish sausage, black and white pudding, and bread

• Good community feel in authentic setting

• Traditional sessions

• Owners and management from Sligo and Galway

 

The Indo

298 Cabot Street, Beverly

theindopub.com

Name is short for The Irish Independent

Known for:

• Duck gravy poutine and mac and cheese made with cheddar, gouda, and parmesan

• A beer selection that takes you through Ireland, across Europe, and back to the North Shore

• Late-night menu until 12:30 Wednesday through Sunday

• A collaboration with Mingo Galleries every Thursday night; “Under the Influence” features a playlist, curated each week by local artists and musicians

• Indo sessions with North Shore legendary musicians John Aruda and Mike Miksis

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Olde Main Street Pub

121 Essex Street, Salem

oldemainstreetpub.com

Known for:

• An intimate bar setting that is separate from the dining room with a cozy fireplace

• A big selection of local brews including a fun take on Guinness, the Bent Water Porter out of Lynn

• Korean-style duck wings with kimchi from Maitland Mountain Farm, fried lollipop kale

• A great pour of Guinness

• Walkable in downtown Salem

 

O’Neill’s

120 Washington Street, Salem

oneillsofsalem.com

Known for:

• Traditional sessions

• Walkable in downtown Salem

• Steak fries with curry sauce

• DJs and dancing on weekend nights

 

The Port Tavern

84 State Street, Newburyport

portnewburyport.com

Known for:

• Trivia nights

• Outdoor seating in good weather and fireplace to warm when it’s cold

• Beloved pulled pork nachos

• Huge selection of craft beers 

 

RF O’Sullivan and Sons

151 Central Street, Lynn

rfosullivans.com

Known for:

• A great addition to downtown Lynn as a second location for the original Somerville establishment

• Considered burger heaven with a wide selection of amazing, juicy burgers, from the Dirty Bird to the Cape Codder

   • A good pint or a root beer float