Many Irish immigrants settled in Milwaukee over the years, and a number of neighborhoods were identified as "Irish." The result is a thriving Irish Fest every summer, the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center and a plethora of fine pubs pouring Guinness, Harp, Murphy's and more, as Celtic music issues forth from speakers.

Here's a guide to Milwaukee's Irish pubs:

Brocach Irish Pub & Restaurant
1850 N. Water St., (414) 431-9009
brocach.com
Brocach began in Madison and made its way to Milwaukee in late 2007. The two-story pub and restaurant feels authentic, with an array of framed beer art and romantic paintings that lend a quirky, pub-y feel and soft red cushions make seated guests want to stay a while. There are two full bars -- a smoking one downstairs and a smoke-free one with a fireplace upstairs. There is also a second-story outdoor terrace. The kitchen is open daily from 3:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. The kitchen is open until midnight, but only serves a late-night menu after 10 p.m.

Bub's Irish Pub
N116 W16218 Main St., Germantown, (262) 255-1840
bubsirishpub.com
Ireland comes to the heart of the Northwest Side thanks to the dad of one of the Trinity Irish Dancers and his 15,000-sq. ft. pub!

Caffrey's Pub
717 N. 16th St., (414) 933-9047
caffreyspub.com
A Marquette hide-out that straddles the line between college bar and Irish pub. In the site formerly occupied by the Ardmore Bar, where The Replacements rocked Marquette back in the day.

Champions
2417 N. Bartlett Ave., (414) 332-2440
championspub.com
Tucked away a few blocks off North Avenue, Champions serves up a proper pint in a cozy neighborhood tavern. Formerly located on Murray Avenue, the bar is now more than 50 years old.

County Clare
1234 N. Astor St., (414) 272-5273
countyclare-inn.com
A pub, a restaurant and an inn. They serve up great food, wonderful beer and Irish music. Root soup, wonderful meat loaf, smoked salmon and of course, corned beef are all favorites on the menu. Stop in for a bite and a pint!

Derry Hegarty's
5328 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 453-6088
A stadium-area pub and Milwaukee institution, well-loved by Irish pub fans and Brewers game regulars. Guinness and Harp are on tap and have been for years. It is also the meeting place for a number of the city's Irish clubs.

Fitzgibbons Pub
1127 N. Water St., (414) 278-8847
This pub is a turn of the century building that has housed bars since 1933. Much of the original bar is still intact, and old-time photos of Milwaukee's heyday line the walls. More than 25 bottled and tap beers and several fine scotches and whiskeys add to the charm.

Flannery's
425 E. Wells St., (414) 278-8586
flannerysmilwaukee.com
OK, so it's a bit more than an Irish pub and restaurant. But, it has an Irish name and it's where you see "everyone you know."

Halliday's Irish Pub
1729 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 278-9290
It's not the fanciest of bars, but it's one the few Irish pubs in Milwaukee that looks a lot like something you'd actually see in Ireland. A corner tap with a lot of character, they have a great outdoor patio and friendly staff.

The Harp Irish Pub
113 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 289-0700
Ah, The Harp. It's patio is a Milwaukee legend and its food backs up its tradition in the Milwaukee pub world.

House of Guinness
354 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 446-0181
houseofguinness.com
In the heart of downtown Waukesha, House of Guiness has 15 beers on tap and is smoke-free every Saturday. Like any good Irish pub, there's live music most weekends.

Judge's Irish Pub
1431 E. North Ave., (414) 224-0605
An Irish corner bar, this is a place to get a cheap brew in the midst of a lively crowd. While the social vibe settles in after dusk, there's a great selection of Irish beers on tap at all hours.

McAuliffe's Pub
3700 Meachem Rd. and 216 6th St., Racine, (262) 554-9695
mcauliffespub.com
This Racine pub calls itself an Irish pub with a rock and roll attitude. It's also one of the best places in Racine to see the best bands of the region, from traditional Irish folk, to heartland rock and edgier alternative sounds. Their selection of Irish, Scottish and English beers is the largest in the Racine/Kenosha area.

McBob's Pub & Grill
4919 W. North Ave., (414) 871-5050
McBob's is best for cold beer and pub food on the northwest side. In addition to all the expected pub options, McBob's serves food seven days a week. Visit them for breakfast Saturday, 8-11 a.m. or Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and sample a McGinnity, Campbell Scramble or McRoberts Plaid.

McCarthy's
3315 County I, Saukville, (262) 284-9808
This is the place to be if you're looking for Irish ballads, drinking songs, jokes and other light-hearted entertainments. But a full range of Irish (and other) beers complements a full dinner and lunch menu and Friday fish fry.

McGillycuddy's, 1135 N. Water St., (414) 278-8888
McGillycuddy's is more Water Street than Irish, but it's still a good time. They have both Guinness and Smithwick's on tap for $4.50, as well as several Irish bottled beers.

Mo's Irish Pub
142 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 272-0721
mosirishpub.com
Perched at the perfect Downtown corner of Wisconsin and Plankinton, Mo's has a cozy upstairs area and a lively downstairs that rocks with Irish tunes, beer and food. Many aspects of Mo's were selected in, and imported from, Dublin to ensure the décor accurately portrayed the likes of an original Irish pub. And, listen for the Gaelic dialect you'll hear from some members of the staff whose Celtic roots provide an added dimension of authenticity.

Mo's Irish Pub
10842 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 774-9782
mosirishpub.com
Like it's sister location Downtown, the Wauwatosa Mo's Irish Pub, located in the former Ground Round space at Hwy. 100 and Bluemound Rd., offers a variety of Irish and American staples in food and drink. You can get a Shepherd's pie and wash it down with a pint of Guinness or have a cheeseburger and a Miller Lite, all while watching live music and enjoying a fun and upscale casual vibe.

Murphy's Irish Pub
1613 W. Wells St., (414) 344-0116
murphysirishpub.net
Murph's is all Marquette. Sure, it's a Irish bar too, but it sticks to its ranking by Playboy.com as one of the best college bars in the country as much as it toasts its Irish roots.

O'Donoghue's
13225 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, (262) 641-2730
odonoghuesirishpub.com
This pub in the heart of Elm Grove hosts set dancing on Wednesdays, live music sessions on Sunday afternoons and more music on Fridays and Saturdays. There's also a menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches and Friday fish fry.

Packy's Irish Pub
4068 S. Howell Ave., (414) 483-4546
This airport-area Irish pub features live music and serves a full Irish breakfast from noon till 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Paddy's Pub
2339 N. Murray Ave., (414) 223-3496
paddyspub.net
The charming couple that owns Paddy's treats everyone like a close friend, with a warm smile and cold pint. A dimly lit interior (with mounds of M&Ms and Chex Mix on the tables!) is augmented by a great little courtyard (weather permitting, of course).

Shorty's
2227 E. St. Francis Ave., St. Francis, (414) 481-4483
Shorty's is a neighborhood bar that serves up a great pint of Guinness and pulls no punches. Lively and friendly, Shorty's is a great place to while away the hours.

Slim McGinn's
338 S. 1st St., (414) 271-7546
slimmcginns.com
A popular, just off-Downtown lunch spot and a Walker's Point pub with a touch of Irish. Slim's doesn't disappoint with its fine variety of sandwiches, appetizers and homemade soups. Nightly specials, steaks, chops, prime rib and all-you-can-eat crab legs and barbecue ribs all make this a place to put on your "to dine at" list. There's a great patio for summer and fall dining and a lively atmosphere that will make you want to come back time and time again. Slim's is open 365 days a year!

Taylor & Dunn's Public House
10365 N. Cedarburg Rd. (Hwy 57), Mequon, (262) 242-8030
tayloranddunns.com
This suburban Irish pub boasts "good drink, good food and good cheer." We hear the corner beef sandwich is among the best you'll find in the state.

The Irish Pub
124 N. Water St., (414) 225-9400
theirishpub.us
This is authentic Irish in the heart of the Historic Third Ward. This friendly pub offers two stories of Irish drink, food (including Jameson whiskey wings), games and live music.

Trinity Three Irish Pubs
125 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 278-7033
trinitythreeirishpubs.com
Trinity Three Irish Pubs features three distinct pubs (Duffy's, Foy's and Gallagher's), all with different colors and feels. The food is as Irish as you'll find in Milwaukee: The menu begins by listing a pint of Guinness in the appetizers section, and moves on to Irish stew, shepard's pie and corned beef on rye, among much more.