Irish Restaurants in Kansas City

In the late nineteenth century, as Kansas City rose to prominence as a hub for rail, cattle and agriculture, Irish immigrants arrived to find work and forge a community. Today this bustling city, rich with scenic river bluffs, lush parks and gardens, world-class museums, tree-lined boulevards and dancing fountains, boasts one of the largest St Patrick's Day parades in the country. However, it is possible to taste the city's Irish flavor any time of the year by visiting the following restaurants.

Llywelyn's Pub

Llywelyn's Pub opened in St. Louis in 1975 and grew to count many visitors from Kansas City among its fans. In 2007, it branched out to Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City and home to many prominent businesses and residents. The restaurant celebrates food and drink rooted in the cultures of Ireland, Scotland and Wales with menu choices like bangers and mashe, cabbage rolls and shepherd's pie.

Llywelyn's Pub
6995 W 151st Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 402-0333

McFadden's Sports Saloon

An Irish sports bar, McFadden's Sports Saloon serves pub classics like fresh Atlantic cod sandwiches, beer-battered onion rings and corned beef with cabbage. It also etches out a niche in the city's bar scene with arcade games, darts, live entertainment and big, high-definition television screens with digital surround sound to keep its sports-loving customers happy.

McFadden's Sports Saloon
6995 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 471-1330

O'Dowd's Little Dublin

O'Dowd's boasts locations at two of Kansas City's most popular outdoor shopping districts, the historic Country Club Plaza and trendy Zona Rosa Shopping Center. Hearty favorites like fish and chips, prime rib sandwiches and Irish stew keep customers coming back. Diners should be sure to check out the view--both restaurants sport rooftop decks.

O'Dowd's Little Dublin at Country Club Plaza
4742 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 561-2700

O'Dowd's Little Dublin at Zona Rosa Shopping Center
8600 NW Prairie View Road
Kansas City, MO
(816) 268-6333

Ragland Road

Ragland Road, first a popular eatery at Disney World in Florida, has opened its second location in Kansas City's burgeoning gathering spot for urban recreation, the Power & Light District. The restaurant was built in Ireland and shipped piece-by-piece to Kansas City. It brings authentic Irish food to the city's dining scene, including crock o' mussels, lobster club sandwiches and braised short ribs.

Ragland Road
170 East 14th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2919
(816) 994-9700

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Article Written By Robin Hartzell

Robin Hartzell began writing content for NETg's eLearning software in 2000. He also worked as an account planner at Greteman Group, a Wichita, Kan.-based branding agency, and as a grants specialist at the Irving Public Library in Texas. He holds a bachelor's degree in integrated marketing communication from Wichita State University and lives in Kansas.

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