Kind people work here! It gets packed but our wait which was told to be 20 mins took only 10. The food is delicious. We had their fish and chips and shepherds pie. Kiddo has chicken tenders. The green beans with the fish are magic. It's so light and flaky and their tartar is so good. Go here. We can't wait til their Holly springs location opens since it's 15 mins closer to us! read more

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Fish and Fish & Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Well, I don't know what changed but this is like a completely different restaurant now for months! Staff attentive and spectacular. The inside appears renovated and they accept large parties! So win for all of that. Food has seen a definite upgrade too. Cheese curds and literally anything else we've ordered has been fantastic. I'm glad to see a local business doing better and we are visiting them more often. Kudos to all the upgrades! read more

Their meatloaf is amazing with the whiskey peppercorn gravy, green beans, and mashed potatoes. I would always order that. It is the best meatloaf I've ever had. We also got a French onion soup, which is delicious. The buffalo chicken fingers are also excellent with the blue cheese dip. read more

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A great Irish pub for a mid afternoon meal on Sunday . My wife, grandson and myself, while enjoying the spinach artichoke appetizer. My wife and grandson ordered the fish and chips, I ordered the shepherds pie. The Shepard pie is so good I rarely order anything else. Sunday the panthers are playing in the big screen. Unfortunately they are not as good as the fish and Shepard pie. Friendly quick service in a short bday. The hot was all served warm and appealing. We always enjoyed Doherty's and will be back again. read more

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Having been a fan of the Cary location for years, this was my first visit to the Apex location and I found it wonderfully low-key and less crowded. I ordered my usual fish and chips, adding a side of coleslaw this time--a fantastic pairing! I highly recommend going for the full order of fish; you won't be disappointed. The Guinness on tap was fantastic, and the customer service was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here! read more

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Went for St Patty's Day. To order food for just one person it was apparently over 2 hour wait. Sat outside so I could get faster service there was only one heater working. A gentleman at a at another table ended up getting the heater working, not even the staff offered to help get it to work. The man got it to work probably an hour into dining so it was pretty cold out. Ended up getting the fish and chips which was mainly just a flaky coating on top of the thin slice of fish. It was very greasy. The fries are mediocre At best. The potato leek soup was actually good and so were the greenbeans. The waitress was very nice and considering how busy it was, she did a pretty good job at keeping up with the tables. Don't think I'd go back for anything specific, maybe I should have tried the corned beef or bangers and mash? read more

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Fish Potato Leek Soup (Cup) Fish & Chips (Half) - Irish Pub Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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This place turned out to be a great late-dining surprise! We had just attended the Lantern Festival in Cary, in that time between Christmas and New Years. We needed somewhere to eat before heading back to Greensboro. Yelp discovered this pub, and the menu looked interesting! It was after 9pm and we were a little concerned at first because we didn't see a host or a waiter for a bit. Thankfully an upbeat waitress did eventually appear, seat us, got us drinks, and the whole thing went swimmingly from there. She really turned things around. We ordered the brisket Poutine and the Boxty sampler as apps. They were both good, I wish we could have had even more of their super flavorful gravy. The brisket was tender, which honestly given that it was the end of the day I found very impressive. The Boxties were awesome, it had been several years since I last had a boxtie of any kind. For dinner, me and my wife split a seasonal sandwich, a turkey bacon avocado thing of a sort. It was real good, but our friends sandwich featuring more of that slow cooked brisket and corned beef was the winner. Can't remember the exact name of it, but it was highlighted on the menu as a house specialty. Overall, very impressed that a skeleton staff at a later time where the crowd was just mostly having drinks delivered a quality meal to us. Honestly, the pictures aren't super flattering, tasted way better than it looked! read more

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Everything was perfect- food, service, atmosphere. Loved the goat cheese salad. The music was on point.

Disappointed. Made the reservation, for a booth, over 24 hours previously. The establishment refused to honor the booth request (it did have the reservation) despite having vacant booths, many of which remained vacant during our visit. Clearly a problem with the hosts. We were seated at a table. Food was good and service as well. read more

My friend has been wanting to try this restaurant. I was down to join her because I love a good fish and chips. Service was prompt as we entered the restaurant. We were seated and given menus to look over. I, of course orders the fish and chips with a side of haricots. The fish and chips were good. The highlight of the meal for me was the haricots. They were tasty and crisp. Definitely a menu item that I would order here again. read more

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I enjoyed a delicious fish and chips dinner along with a cup of potato leek soup. Unfortunately my soup came out at the same time as my dinner. I would have preferred it to be served first. The fish was crispy and plentiful. Service was very slow all evening. We all had one drink and were never asked if we wanted a second. The bread pudding was a bit dry, so I wouldn't order that again. The ambiance was a fun British pub atmosphere. I would definitely come back for another visit. read more

Hubby and I along with his brother stopped in for a couple beers and appetizers while we waited on our sister-in-law to meet us after work. We were seated immediately and looked over the drink menu. I decided on a Guinness while they both chose Smithwicks. We did a second round and also ordered Buffalo boneless wings and the Irish egg rolls. The beer was great! Guinness is my absolute favorite and they know how to pour a proper pint. The Irish egg rolls were excellent. Crispy on the outside, filled with lots of corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. Their thousand island dressing was yummy. The buffalo boneless wings were very good. Classic Buffalo flavor, sauced well, juicy chicken. Amazing blue cheese as well. Our server was attentive and friendly. The ambience felt very classic Irish pub. Great spot for beer and appetizers. We would definitely give them a try for dinner next time! read more

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Love the food, vibes, and service! This is an awesome place to enjoy a drink and delicious food with friends and family!

I love Doherty's! I don't live in the area, but every time I go - I go to Doherty's. The food is so good. I could have those Irish Egg Rolls every day. I have seen other restaurants try to do it but nothing compares. I try to go on Thursdays because I love the Music Bingo. So fun! read more

Tried this location for the first time from many I follow on Yelp. This place is busy as all and the staff was so nice and friendly. I ordered a six piece order of wings plain as I don't like spicy sauces etc. The wings were good size and cooked well. This came with carrots and celery and a side of blue cheese. I enjoyed my meal and would return. read more

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Wings - Irish Pub Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Fantastic Shepherds Pie, make sure you get it with cheese & bacon on top! Great bar service, and the ambiance worked well with the Carolina vs Duke game. read more

I love Doherty's so much, especially it's so hard in many cities to find an Irish pub that combines the atmosphere, the proper beer, and the food. I came for Restaurant week, and had the beef and Guinness stew, the fish and chips, and bread pudding for $25 total. All three were excellent! The bar is a little cramped, so it can be tough to find a seat though. read more

The meatloaf, mash potatoes with whiskey gravy is to die for!! The Whiskey gravy has peppercorns in it. The vericots ( green beans with garlic are also to die for) I get the fish n chips... read more

This is hands down the best restaurant I've been too in a very long time! I brought my 9yr old son for the first time and we absolutely loved everything bite of our food! The server was very kind and sweet and the restaurant was very clean and nice! The food though, man, the food was absolutely perfect! The brussel sprouts were so crispy yet soft and wonderful tasting, the best ever! The fish, I don't even know how to compliment the fish it was that good! I've had fish and chips all over the U.S, and this was the most delicious thing ever! Soft and tasty on the inside but the light crunch on the outside was perfect! The green beans were nice and tender and juicy and the fries were really great too! My son's shepherds pie was some of the best shepherds pie we've ever had! The meat was juicy and flavorful and the mashed potatoes on top were literally cooked to perfection! We both can't wait to come back here again before we move! read more

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We always get takeout for personal reasons. Food is absolutely delicious, packaged right, and we enjoy our orders without any issues. Love this place! read more

Solid pub food. Solid pub environment. Brunch was actually my favorite there as they do a full British breakfast with beans and toast that I learned is delicious! read more

Great place! The staff and food were amazing!! Will definitely be back!! Very clean and great atmosphere! Location is good as well.

If you're ever in Apex and craving a seriously good burger, Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant is where you need to go. We dropped in for dinner this weekend, and as usual, Doherty's delivered. The burgers? Absolutely incredible--juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. I went with sweet potato fries and a Caesar salad on the side, while my wife tried the garlic olive oil green beans. Both were delicious, but those burgers were the star of the show. We decided to skip dessert and went for an Irish coffee instead--such a great choice! It was the perfect, cozy way to end the meal. What really made our night, though, was our server, Brad. He's originally from Texas and brought that warm, friendly vibe with him. Brad was fantastic--super friendly, on top of everything, and really made sure we had a great time. He knew the menu well, checked in with us just the right amount, and added a lot of personality to our experience. Doherty's in Apex is definitely our favorite spot. We've been to the Cary location too, but there's just something special about the Apex vibe. Thanks to Brad and the whole Doherty's team for another awesome night! read more

We visited this cute Irish Pub and Restaurant on 1/11 and 1/16/2025. The first visit was with our 9 months pregnant daughter and her husband. We were seated quickly and Betsy E. Introduced herself as our server. She was great, providing recommendations and taking our drink order. Soon after we placed our orders. I had the pastrami rueben, hubby and daughter the potato leek soup, son in law the shepherd's pie dinner version. Everyone enjoyed their food. The 2nd visit it was just myself and my hubby. I had the pick two lunch combo which was 1/2 corned beef rueben and 1/2 a caesar salad. Oh my gosh. One of the best corned beef Rueben's!! The caesar salad was excellent too. Dressing was home made and wonderful. Johnny had the lunch portion of shepherds pie. Not a large dish but excellent. During our visit we met "Steve", owner/manager we aren't certain but we visited awhile with him insuring our satisfaction with the food and service. Both exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Doherty's as a restaurant for families, drinks out, and date night, business lunches etc. we will be back on our next visit. Ask for Betsy. read more

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My friends and I showed up on St. Patrick's Day not realizing it would be such a huge crowd after their Saturday night festivities! We put our name in and was told 2 hours which we didn't mind cuz there was live music, beer and Irish everywhere!! We ended up sitting in Dave's section without having to wait 2 hours and the food was freakin delicious!! Had to snap a pic with Dave cuz his service was top notch!! Awesome place to go with friends or family as the food is amazing and staff is super friendly! read more

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This is my FAVORITE irish restaurant in the triangle. All the locations are great but the staff at this location is next level. The manager and her staff are so warm, fun and attentive. I like that this location has some fun events throughout the week. The food is always amazing and definitely great if you're looking for some comfort food. Our favorites are the bangers and mash, shepard's pie, brisket poutine and fish and chips. The fish in the fish and chips is MASSIVE so keep that in mind when deciding between the half or full. Definitely check this place out; you won't be disappointed! read more

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The fish was amazing as well as all of the other food we got the potato leek soup, brisket sandwich, French onion soup, and Dublin mule. Our server was terrific as well. I usually go to the other Doherty's, this was my first time at this location and it succeeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner. read more

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Half fish n Fish & Chips (Half) - Irish Pub Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Doherty's has the best Fish and Chips in the Triangle. I don't even think any other place that sells Fish and Chips can compete. I've tried food from rtheir foodtruck, but specifically came to the Apex location for the 4th of July celebration and I was simply amazed at how family friendly it was! My one start dock is because their service was slow. They were attentive to tell us they were running behind though. Also for a family friendly pub it's pretty clean. I ate on the outdoor patio and loved that it was dog friendly, but also had a great view to the parking lot where the performers were. read more

Drinks were great, and the food was even better! Ordered the cheese curds, egg rolls, fish and chips, and Reuben. All were delicious.

Absolutely delicious pub food! We had brisket poutine for an appetizer and wow, so good. Our server was awesome, helped us get some yummy celebratory non-alcoholic mocktails, and was on top of refilling our waters. Very polite and helpful with our questions as well. And this is a legit Irish pub--for the alcohol drinkers out there, they had a full menu of drinks, including like thirty different beers and thirty or so different whiskeys. They also had signs written in both English and Irish (Gaelige) all around too, and I loved the old European style of the booths and tables. All around great experience! read more

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I've never had a bad meal or bad service here. We absolutely love this place. This is our family's favorite restaurant. My English grandmother loves the fish and chips. read more

So Irish food seems to have two categories. Bad or awesome. This place is on the upper echelons of Irish food. Their fish & chips are amazing. Definitely recommend read more

This place is great. I always get the fish and chips without any doubt. Their Guinness stew is also great. Food was delicious and service was great. read more

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The food is absolutely fantastic, bursting with flavors that leave you wanting more! The drinks are equally impressive, offering a delightful selection that perfectly complements the meal. This Irish bar exudes a warm, inviting atmosphere, complete with charming decor and a friendly vibe. It's truly a gem for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience! Sheppard pie, fried fish. The portion sizes are huge! read more

We enjoyed our time here! I love Irish pubs and enjoyed the ambiance of this place. Food was tasty, service was good. Would definitely come again! read more

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I have been coming to this place since it opened in Apex several years ago. Generally speaking, the service is good and the food, for what it is, is also good. No complaints. I'm half Irish so I can't bitch about the bland Irish diet lol The big negative for me was I brought a date into the Apex location earlier this year. it was a Thursday night and not super busy and there was one big cluster of people at one end of the bar where the bartender was hanging out. We sat quite a ways down the bar in the empty side and sat for 10 minutes, waiting for the bartender to walk over and ask us what we wanted to drink. As I grew inpatient, I had to call her to come over to us to take our order and I asked her if she had forgotten about us and she made a smirky grin and didn't respond. She was very engaged in very dynamic conversations with everybody else in the bar and completely ignored us. We gave her our drink order, she returned and delivered it without paying a Word, walked right back down to the other end of the bar. She never came back to us until I called her again for a second round and at that point I changed my mind and asked for a check and left - not the kind of customer service that a place like that is known for good service should have. read more

Here is a restaurant that never disappoints! We have been numerous times after church with the entire family of six and we all absolutely enjoy the food. Every time!So excited to see they're adding another location! read more

For the past 3 years after moving to NC we have gone to Troli for our Irish food. NEVER AGAIN. Doherty's was quieter, more comfortable, had better service (our waitress was awesome - thx Abigail!, and the food was 100% better. I thought I'd had decent corned beef outside my kitchen but was I ever wrong. Their food is AMAZING. Reasonably priced, easy location... we'll be back FOR SURE. read more

Love this Irish Pub. Friendly, food is great and a great bar. The bartender made my drink exactly as I requested.

I wrote a review yesterday: "Sara was good, helpful service. Shepherd's Pie was perfect (and so was the Black and Tan draft). The layout of the place is comfortable like an authentic Irish Pub." I also want to mention: I came in from out of town to check out the area and a decent Irish pub. I'll be back for the pub events and the occasional getaway, thanks Sara and Doherty's Irish Pub APEX read more

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