Carmody Irish Pub

I was there for the Coney and a Pint Special. Had an Amber Ale. I liked the environment. Barmaid was nice. I had a good experience. Thanks

Nope nope nope. Took a trip to Duluth for the first time ever. 2^nd bar I went to. Me and my friends sit at a table in the back. We wait about 10 mins. «Oooookay». We jump to a booth that right next to the bar. Not kinda by the bar. We are sitting parallel with it. We wait another 10 minuntes. I got kinda upset and acted like a child for a moment and squirt a ¼ bottle ketchup into a plastic cup where they keep their silverware (i know… i felt stupid for doing it). Regardless, just as i do that a bartender/​server/​barkeep (whichever) and says «is that necessary?» i replied «is it necessary to sit at a bar for 20 minutes and not even get a hey how’s it going? Let alone, i don’t know, maybe get a beer?» he told us there isnt any table service that late… It was 8 oclock and there was a bar tender plus 2 other workers. It’s a small place. I asked «ya sure? Who are all these other folks running stuff to booths and tables?» guy says «…You don’t worry about them, ya know i gotta wash those now right?» (bathing the subject because i caught him) i replied «don’t you go ahead and do that and being us a round of beers on your way back? Thanks man» w got kicked out because a someone wasn’t doing their job. I acted out a little, yes. But, seriously?! Never again.

«And on the first night we met you said „Well darling, let’s make a deal.
If anybody ever asks us, let’s just tell them that we met in jail.“
And that’s the story that I’m sticking to like a stony-​faced accomplice
But tonight I need to hear some truth if I’m ever getting through this.
Yeah you once sent me a letter that said „If you’re lost at sea,
Close your eyes and catch the tide my dear and only think of me.“
Well darling now I’m sinking and I’m as lost as lost can be
And I was hoping you could drag me up from down here towards my recovery.»

After my father being transported to Duluth for a heart attack Christmas morning, we checked in at the Sheraton and walked across for a bite after a long day. Can’t tell you about the food and service. We weren’t even acknowledged. Yes. We looked worn out and grubby but totally ignored? We will not be back.

Bartender was fast (but it was pretty empty) Beer was good. Interior was fun to look at. We got an impromptu tour of the brew system in the basement while there, pretty cool.

Comes a time in many men’s lives when they hears the call of the old home town, and feel the passion of his ancestors start to well up inside him. Thus began the latest chapter in the life of Ed Carmody, born in Duluth, world traveler, grandson of some former scions of the early hospitality industry in Duluth. Ed’s Irish immigrant grandparents built a mini-​empire in Duluth in the late 1800s, starting a restaurant, acquiring hotels, and being a part of People’s Brewing Co. a rather long-​lived post prohibition beer company that lasted until 1957.
Ed’s genetic ambitions led him to create Carmody Irish Pub in Duluth, five years ago, add a Northshore branch, Carmody 61, and finally to add micro-​brewing capability on site.
Carmody’s, at 308 East Superior Street in the heart of the «new» old downtown, opens daily at 3PM, has live music six nights a week, with 32 beers and 21 Irish whiskeys on hand in addition to his own micro-​brews. Demand for the latter is causing him to double brewing output capacity this year.
A believer in supporting local businesses as well as the locavore movement, Ed sources as much product locally as he is able to, and estimates that over 80% of the food products come from establishments within an hour of the Twin Ports.
Carmody’s food offerings include their takes on traditional bar food, with the addition of some Chicago favorites (one of Ed’s major life stopping points), as well as an homage or two to Irish /​UK specialties.
Chicago style dishes include the «Maxwell Street Chicago Dog,» dressed as one would find at hundreds of Chicago eateries, with mustard, cucumber, relish, peppers, tomato, and a dash of celery salt. Another Chicago legend on the menu is the Italian Beef sandwich, thin sliced roast beef slowly marinaded in a flavorful au jus, served on a fresh bakery roll and topped with mild or spicy giardiniera. Beef for the sandwich is sourced from Fraboni’s on the range, and cooked at Carmody 61, which enjoys a larger kitchen and prep area than the Duluth outlet.
A tribute to the cuisine of the UK and Ireland can be found in the bangers and mash, and his version of the Cornish pasty. If you’re not familiar with the pasty, its a crimped, baked meat and vegetable pie, popularized by miners from the British Isles and Eastern Europe, who settled in the mining communities of Northern Michigan and Minnesota. The hand-​held pie provided hearty fare for miner lunches. Ed says his version of the pasty has «Slavic» influences, rather than Cornish or Finnish. The pasty has become widely associated with the Finnish culture in Minnesota.
Sausages at Carmody’s are made from Ed’s secret family recipes, built to the pub’s specifications at Wrazidlo’s Old World Meats in Duluth. Bread and rolls are an exclusive Carmody recipe baked by Duluth’s Johnson’s Bakery.
Additional menu items include starters, sandwiches, wraps, pizza with some vegetarian friendly choices. The menu at the Two Harbors branch has different menu choices, including entrees and burgers.
Taste experiences this visit included the pretzel appetizer with house made mustard, Italian Beef sandwich, and bangers with garlic mash. All were excellent. We look forward to grazing our way through the rest of the menu in the near future.

Good food and a great variety of beer. Definitely a local store watering hole so don’t expect a lot of tourism flash. Dark and cozy but very friendly. Trivia on Sunday night is dub but be prepared to rack your brains!

Yummy food! Best mash I’ve ever had! The beef sandwich with a spicy topping was fabulous too. We are here twice in two days. Prefer the quieter part of the day but its a decent place with good bear as well. Not fancy but well worth the stop!

Stopped by on a Saturday night during Blues Fest weekend, 7 pm or so.
Well, what can I say. Disappointing at best. Depressing at worst. Only 3 customers were there besides me. I asked the Bartender for beer recommendations and, believe it or not, wouldn’t recommend their own brewed beer. What’s up with that? What a shame. Staff definitely would have rather been elsewhere. Disappointing. I decided to pass on the beer and choose another place. I give this place a 1 based on the depression I felt from the time I walked in to the time I left. Sorry for the strong words. But, I have to tell it like I see /​experience it.

This was my least favorite stop on my Duluth breweries tour. The décor was dark and kind of dirty. The service wasn’t great.
Also, everything looked a little dirty so I didn’t want to eat there, although my boyfriend had a hotdog that he said was very good (I think it had bacon and barbeque sauce on it).
I personally would skip this one in the future, but my boyfriend said the beer was good and he would go back.

I must agree with Tony here — If we lived in Duluth, I’m sure we’d be regulars here in no time.
Carmody’s was everything you want in a local bar and an Irish pub. The bar has character, from the dollar bills attached all over the ceiling to the materials on the walls. The staff was super friendly to us, taking us on a tour and everything. A mark of a good bar: you stay longer than you intended to, and you walk out knowing at least half of the staff members’ names. We found out the brewmaster makes a special small batch experiment that goes online every Sunday afternoon. We’re told it doesn’t last long :-) The beer itself is excellent — wonderfully flavorful and smooth. I was particularly fond of the Irish Red, which was sweeter than your average commercially mass-​produced red, but not sugary — it had that bold red flavor you’d like with great undertones of flavor and just enough hops. Really great beer. I would imagine that if we lived up there, I would quickly reach the point where the bar staff would stop asking what I wanted to drink. Sure we’ll be back. Cheers.

Maybe it was a bad night, but the crowd seemed grungy, the bar was dirty and sticky, and the taps kept going out. When they changed them, the product tasted like CO2-​infused crap. Rather than try it herself and experience the disgusting-​ness for herself, the barwoman asked me if I drank that beer very often, because I «obviously» didn’t recognize the flavor.

Stopped in here after dinner for drinks. The décor fit the theme well, and the wait staff was prompt and courteous. The beer selection was quite extensive. I didn’t recognize that they had they’re own brews, otherwise I would have gotten them, but instead drank Surly. They were out of a couple of beers my wife ordered from the menu, but she was eventually able to find a beer she wanted that they had available. The only real complaint is that it did not smell good at all… in fact, it smelled like body odor or stinky feet. Not sure if it was just another patron or what, but it was bad enough that even if we were hungry, I don’t think we would have eaten. I’m sure it isn’t an ongoing thing, but it left an impression on us.

Tour stop #5. After 4 other breweries, we were feeling pretty happy. I needed a soaker so I ordered a Western hot dog. This was just what I needed! Crispy bacon on a hot dog, Genius!
The beer was good. They have a very good selection and variety of their own house brews. We toured the brewery in the basement as well and I was surprised to see that it was only a step above the home brewers. I believe it was a 3 barrel system. It made me think «if only I had a bigger garage…» It was very interesting to see and learn the history of the place as well.
I walked out of there with a growler of their Agnus Red Ale. This place deserves more attention from me in the future. I’ll be coming here to grab a bite to eat next time I’m up.

Carmody’s is the place to go for my coworkers and me after our long bar shifts… We love the cheap drinks, cool service, and interesting environment that caters to all types. There is usually some sort of live music going on, though it might not be «good». They have lots of taps and bottles. Lately the «Chow Haul» has been parked out front frequently, and while I have never had the food, it sure smells good and deep-​fried. I’m pretty sure this place is open every night until 2:00 AM, which is nice ‘cuz in Duluth that is a rare find. Just be ready to hold your breath as you pass through the ever-​present group of smokers parked right outside the door.

My wife and I stopped in here after dinner on our Duluth weekend trip over Thanksgiving.
Overall I was very impressed. The place is moderate size with tall ceilings and a pretty convincing Irish Pub aesthetic. I wanted to stop in for the beer and I was not disappointed. I tried several of the house brews and was thoroughly impressed. The bar tender was very friendly and revealed that he is a homebrewer! We shot the breeze about brewing for a good while and I’m convinced that they know their stuff! They also have an extensive selection of Irish whiskeys.
We were all able to carry a conversation without shouting so if there was music, it was low. The lights weren’t too dim either so you could see the menu and the rest of the patrons seated nearby. We didn’t order anything from the kitchen during our visit, but the menu seems pretty basic.
Although my wife was getting bored with all the beer talk by the end of our drinks, I’d love to stop back in the next time we’re in town to see what’s on tap!

Went here for a beer and to check the place out. I wish I could have spent more time and eaten some food.
I went there with a number of family members and everyone liked the place. Next time I come back to Duluth, I might be spending a good deal a time here.
House Brews are where it’s at!

If I lived in Duluth, this would be my spot.
Cheap beverages, beer brewed in house, growlers anyone?
There’s a cute little cozy area in the back.
This place is pretty authentic to what a real Irish Pub feels like — and I appreciate that.
My next trip up north will definitely involve a stop here. Can’t wait to come back.

A nice place to stop for a drink or two. I’m not that crazy about the atmosphere in the pub. Sometimes it can get really muggy in there. The staff is always nice and it’s good for groups but i don’t like staying there for a whole night. It gets boring to me.

Cheap drinks, good selection, great bartenders. Had fun at trivia night. However, they have these giant tables and chairs that make it hard to talk to anyone besides the person next to you, when combined with loud music.
But the patrons seem nice, and it’s a nice atmosphere.