Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant brings the welcoming spirit of an Irish pub to Holly Springs, North Carolina, offering a comfortable place to gather for satisfying food, carefully selected drinks, and memorable entertainment.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a late-night bite, the menu features comforting favorites, food served at the bar, coffee, beer, cocktails, and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
With a cozy, casual, and trendy atmosphere, Doherty’s is equally well suited to a relaxed solo meal, a lively night out with friends, or a shared celebration with family and colleagues.
Guests can enjoy dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and outdoor seating, making it easy to enjoy the pub in the way that best fits the occasion. Fast service helps keep meals convenient, while the full bar offers a great beer selection and expertly prepared cocktails.
Live music, live performances, sports, and local specialties add energy to the experience, giving every visit a little more character. A bar on site, table service, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi provide the practical comforts that make Doherty’s a dependable choice for everything from a quick lunch to an evening gathering or catered event.
Reservations are accepted, and credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are welcomed.
Accessibility is an important part of the guest experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant has earned an impressive 4.60 out of 5 rating from 121 customer reviews, reflecting the quality of its service, atmosphere, food, and hospitality.
Visit Doherty’s at 3149 McChesney Hl Lp, Holly Springs, NC 27540, or call +1 919-651-3500 to make a reservation, plan your next gathering, or find out what is being served and performed today.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
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Our hand-cut fries finished with coconut shrimp, stir‑fried onions, red and green bell peppers, and jalapeños, topped with Chip Shoppe curry sauce, toasted coconut, green onion, and a drizzle of sriracha.
Crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with adobo seasoning and topped with lime crema and cilantro leaves.
Egg battered chicken cutlets sautéed with lemon-butter and white wine sauce served over sautéed spinach & linguini. Finished with grape tomatoes.
A creamy chowder consisting of white fish, clams, shrimp, salmon and lobster with a mirepoix of vegetables, fresh herbs and potatoes topped with old bay & green onions served with a side of oyster crackers.
Crispy fried potato bites topped with melted cheddar, bacon, ranch drizzle, and green onions.
NY cheesecake with peanut butter, loaded with Butterfinger bits, and baked on a chocolate graham cracker crust.
Spicy lamb and chicken-filled wontons are topped with sesame seeds and green onion and served with a side of scotch-infused dipping sauce.
Choose grilled, blackened, fried, or Buffalo-style, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted brioche bun.
A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye with Swiss cheese topped with coleslaw, and our house spicy mustard aioli.
A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye with Swiss cheese topped with coleslaw, and our house spicy topped with sauerkraut, and our house Thousand Island dressing.
Thin-sliced sirloin grilled with whiskey onions and sherried mushrooms, layered with creamy Havarti cheese and garlic aioli on a toasted hoagie roll.
A ½ lb of corned beef & pastrami served Reuben or Rachel style!
Light & flaky, batter-fried whitefish topped with tartar sauce, house-made pub chips, and coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun.
Grilled turkey and bacon with melted white cheddar, shredded lettuce, creamy mashed avocado, house chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, and lime crema, all stacked on a soft telera bun and topped with a fried jalapeño.
Chef's homemade chicken salad with a hint of Irish whiskey served on grilled wheat or as a wrap with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Our tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onion, served on grilled sourdough with melted white cheddar and a side of our creamy horseradish sauce.
A hearty Angus burger, freshly prepared and cooked to order, topped with double cheddar cheese, bacon & whiskey caramelized onions on a grilled brioche bun.
An Irish twist on the Patty Melt - A burger patty made from a blend of ground beef and corned beef served on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, sauerkraut, and spicy mustard aioli.
A hearty Angus burger, freshly prepared and cooked to order, topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a grilled brioche bun.
A classic dessert featuring our spiced pecan and cranberry bread pudding, topped with Irish whiskey cream sauce and whipped cream.
Silky chocolate mousse, delicately infused with Baileys Irish Cream for a smooth, creamy finish with whipped cream.
Our hand-cut fries topped with house gravy and melted cheddar.
Our hand-cut fries topped with bacon and melted cheddar, served with ranch.
Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized red onions, and roasted red peppers drizzled with a light red wine reduction with mild provolone and green onion.
Marinated chicken folded into a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with buttery Havarti and fresh basil.
Tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onions, topped with house creamy horseradish sauce.
One filet of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
Blackened whitefish with avocado, pico de gallo, and lettuce in flour tortillas, drizzled with our chipotle aioli and served with potato croquettes.
House-cured corned beef, hand-sliced and served over a bed of cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, served with spicy mustard.
Tenderloin steak tips sautéed with whiskey onions and sherry mushrooms smothered in sherry demiglace. Served over rice with honey-glazed carrots and garnished with green onion.
A colorful medley of roasted broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, and sweet potatoes, tossed in warm apple cider vinaigrette, drizzled with a blood orange balsamic reduction, and served over white rice. Add Chicken +$6, Shrimp +$7, Salmon* +$12 or Steak* +$13.
A blend of savory ground lamb and beef simmered with onions, carrots, and peas in a rich, flavorful gravy. Topped with mashed potatoes and baked to a golden browned perfection and served with beer bread muffins.
Herb-crusted chicken filled with corned beef Rockefeller stuffing served over fresh mashed potatoes and broccoli, topped with our creamy béchamel sauce.
Our specialty! Two filets of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
Fresh pan-seared salmon drizzled with a cider glaze, served over sautéed spinach and a cheddar potato cake. Topped with crunchy pecans and green onions.
Grilled tenderloin medallions served over an Irish Whiskey peppercorn gravy with mashed potatoes & haricots verts.
Hearty Irish stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and seasonings, simmered with Guinness and served with beer bread muffins.
Traditional Irish sausages topped with whiskey caramelized onions and savory brown gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
Tender house-made meatloaf smothered in our whiskey peppercorn gravy served with mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
Our take on the traditional Scotch egg featuring four hard-boiled egg halves filled with a crispy sausage croquette, served with our Ale & Mustard Aioli.
A warm blend of fresh spinach, creamy cheeses, and artichoke hearts topped with a parmesan crust and broiled to a crisp finish. Served with herb-brushed pita.
Hand‑cut fries topped with Guinness‑braised brisket, lightly battered Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds, and rich brown gravy.
Eight house-battered chicken tenders served plain or tossed in your choice of buffalo, habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
An Irish twist on nachos! House-made potato chips topped with Guinness‑braised beef brisket, melted cheddar, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and creamy horseradish sauce.
Salted pretzel bites served with our signature beer cheese dip crafted from a blend of white cheddar, parmesan, and Red Oak amber ale, topped with green onion.
Chicken wings tossed in your choice of housemade buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
An Irish twist on nachos! House-made potato chips topped with tender Guinness-braised beef brisket, melted cheddar, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and our creamy horseradish sauce.
An appetizer size of our Killarney, Mullingar & Donegal boxty. (See entrées for descriptions)
Over a quarter-pound of shrimp coated in our signature hush puppy batter and fried until golden. Served with a side of our house-made remoulade.
A Doherty's classic! Three hand-rolled egg rolls sliced in half filled with our house-cured corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, served with our signature Thousand Island dressing.
Hand-cut fries are loaded with crispy habaneromarinated chicken, stir-fried onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños, tossed in our signature spice blend, drizzled with Chip Shoppe curry and Sweet Thai Chili sauces, topped with green onion.
Chicken wings tossed in your choice of housemade buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Golden white cheddar curds, lightly battered, fried, and served with our sweet red pepper jelly.
Served with your choice of side.
Served with your choice of side.
Served with your choice of side.
Served with your choice of side.
Served with your choice of side.
Served with your choice of side.
Creamy potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and green onion.
A classic crock of rich broth simmered with caramelized onions, topped with layers of melted Swiss and provolone cheeses broiled to a golden, crispy finish.
Freshly grilled salmon served on a bed of spinach, topped with cucumber, onion, hard-boiled egg, and pralines, with our dill vinaigrette served on the side.
A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served as a side or full salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
Sliced petit filet served over a bed of spring mix with feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, and tomato, served with our bloody mary vinaigrette on the side.
Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons served as a side or full salad.
Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons served as a side or full salad.
A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served as a side or full salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
Crispy goat cheese fritters on a bed of spring mix with avocado, craisins, pralines, and roasted sweet potatoes served with our green apple vinaigrette on the side.
Hear from our valued guests
One of the best experiences at a restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was amazing! Our server, Abigail, was on point! The manager even stopped to check on us. Highly recommend!!
Really like the look of the restaurant. Booths were comfortable, service was great. Food was really tasty and portions were plentiful. Had the fried chicken sandwich and fries, both of which I really enjoyed. Not the cheapest place to eat, but prices were in line with the excellent food and service. I will visit here again.
Absolutely loved our visit here, great menu, food and service. Be careful, portions are large. The fish and chips was the best I’ve had in 70 years, Feuben was delish, chips were perfect. We’ll be back many times even though we live 6 hrs away!
This was our first time at this restaurant and everything was superb!! Our waiter Caleb was so friendly ...professional....and was extremely attentive to my son and I from the moment we sat down. The service....the food.....the ambiance was high end fabulous!!! We will be making Dohertys a frequent restaurant to enjoy delicious food and great service:)
We tried Doherty’s for the first time last night and were SO impressed! They had an extensive menu, and everything we ate was fresh and delicious. Their staff is super friendly and our server, Noah, was amazing!!! I’m so glad we live close by— I can’t wait to go back!
We just went on a double date Friday night and we were all impressed. Be sure to make a reservation, that was really helpful. We had the cheese curds, shrimp, and pretzels for apps. All were good, I really loved the pretzels. Our server was really kind and had good recommendations for both drinks and food. We will def be going again!
Food was great, service excellent!!!...we will definitely come back
Such a great new spot here in Holly Springs. Attentive staff, cool atmosphere, and plenty of laughter. Highly suggest the Irish eggrolls !
We checked out the location in Holly Springs recently. We were so very pleased with our meal. I ordered the glazed salmon and must say it was absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked and beautifully plated. We plan on going back as soon as possible and trying something else to enjoy. My husband ordered the bangers and mash and was equally happy with his meal.
I've been here 3 times recently and the food is amazing! Always cooked perfectly and full of flavor! Would highly recommend 👌
Common questions about Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at 3149 McChesney Hl Lp, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States, Holly Springs, NC, United States.
You can reach Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant by calling +1 919-651-3500.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 121 customer reviews.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music, Live performances, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Late-night food, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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