County Clare Irish Inn & Pub is a family-run Irish guesthouse and public house at 1234 N Astor St, just east of downtown Milwaukee and a short walk from Lake Michigan. Travelers book it for its country-inn rooms with free breakfast, and locals come for its hearty pub food and traditional Irish music.
The building recreates a rural Irish inn, and Gaelic sayings such as “Cead Mile Failte” (one hundred thousand welcomes) line the walls (County Clare). Upstairs, the hotel’s rooms offer a quiet base for business travelers and weekend visitors. Its accommodations have earned recommendations from The New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and The Washington Post (County Clare Hotel). Downstairs, the dark-wood pub pours Guinness and Irish whiskey alongside starters for sharing and classic plates like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie (Menu). Live traditional music sessions fill the room on scheduled nights.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book rooms early for St. Patrick’s Day and for Milwaukee Irish Fest in mid-August, when the inn fills quickly. For a quieter meal, arrive for a weekday lunch or an early dinner before the music starts. Check the inn’s website for current pub hours and session nights. Call (414) 272-5273 to reserve a room. Juneau Park and the lakefront trails are within easy walking distance, and the Milwaukee Art Museum is about a 20-minute walk south along the lake.
