Our story matters

Irish Times has been a Brookfield gathering place for over two decades, built on genuine hospitality and the kind of food that keeps people coming back. We're not trying to be anything other than what we are—a place where good drinks, honest cooking, and warm company meet.

Established

Thirty  five years of honest hospitality

Irish Times opened its doors over twenty 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

Two 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.

Patrick Donnelly
Owner

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

Siobhan Murphy
General Manager

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

Michael O'Brien
Head Chef

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

Declan Walsh
Bar Manager

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

Aoife Kelly
Events Coordinator

Handles private events with meticulous attention and genuine warmth.

Liam Fitzgerald
Kitchen Lead

Ensures consistency and quality in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

Maeve O'Connor
Front of House

Sets the tone for every guest's experience from the moment they walk in.

Conor Hayes
Sous Chef

Brings creativity and precision to our seasonal menu and special preparations.

We're hiring

Join a team that takes hospitality seriously.

Trusted by Brookfield since 2002

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.