The Kinsale

Built in Ireland and shipped to the Hub piece by piece, the Kinsale hits all the marks an Irish pub should. The Irish staff are unfailingly pleasant and pull a fine pint of Guinness. The Kinsale's über-central location (right across the street from Boston City Hall) means it can get crowded fast, but great pub grub and occasional live music more than make up for any stepped-on toes or spilled suds. The food menu abandons the Emerald Isle in favor of global eclecticism—quesadillas, burgers, and clam chowder are among the offerings.