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Established

Thirty  five years of honest hospitality

Irish Times opened its doors over thirty-fixe years ago with a simple idea: serve good food, pour good drinks, and treat people like they belong here. That hasn't changed. We've built something real in Brookfield—a place where locals gather, families celebrate, and strangers become friends over a pint and a meal.

Foundation

What makes Irish Times worth your time

We pour honest drinks, cook real food, and remember your name. That's the difference between a place you visit and a place you belong.

Genuine hospitality

No shortcuts, no pretense—just people who care about making your night better.

Acclaimed food and drink

Shepherd's pie that tastes like home, Guinness poured right, and a kitchen that knows what it's doing.

Upscale without the attitude

Refined enough for a celebration, comfortable enough for a Tuesday night alone at the bar.

By the numbers

Three+ decades of doing this right

These aren't just numbers. They're proof that something real has taken root in Brookfield.

20+

Years in business

1million+

Guinness pints poured

500+

Private events hosted

Minutes from Zoo

Brookfield landmark

Leadership

Our team

The people who built this place and keep it honest.

Martin Lynch
Owner

Started Irish Times with a vision of creating a real gathering place for Brookfield.

Bridget Law
General Manager

Oversees daily operations and ensures every guest feels like they belong here.

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Head Chef

Brings traditional Irish cooking to life with respect for ingredients and technique.

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Bar Manager

Knows every regular by name and pours a Guinness like it's an art form.

What guests say

Real words from real people

"The kind of place where you walk in as a customer and leave as a regular. That's Irish Times."

Michael Chen
Local, Brookfield

"Twenty years and they still get it right. The shepherd's pie alone is worth the trip."

Sarah Mitchell
Regular visitor

"We've held three events here. Every single one was handled with care and attention to detail."

James Donnelly
Event host

Ready to join us

See what makes Irish Times worth the visit. Browse the menu, book your table, or plan your event.