Flann O’Brien’s

All of the most important elements are here: dim lighting, exposed stone walls, dark-wood built-ins, vintage Guinness signage and a moniker that honors an earlier-era Irish writer. Bonuses include an actual fireplace and the “Guinness Breakfast Challenge,” a Saturday and Sunday brunch throwdown that dares you to finish a full Irish breakfast in under an hour. Weekly trivia and a weekend DJ satiate the Northeastern masses who might not yet understand the appeals of a proper Irish pub.