I stopped by Doherty's for their St. Patrick's Day event, which has become a tradition because honestly what else are you going to do on St patty's day. They blocked off part of the parking lot, had live music going, and the whole place had that fun, lively energy you want on a holiday like this. Because of the crowd, the menu was trimmed down to the more popular items, but it still had plenty of good options. I ended up getting their Irish eggrolls, they're hand‑rolled and stuffed with house‑cured corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, then sliced and served with their Thousand Island dressing. Basically, it's all the flavors of a Reuben wrapped up in a crispy shell, simple, rich, and exactly the kind of thing that works well at an event like this because its quick and its finger food you can eat while watching the band,. Overall, the atmosphere was great, parking is such a hassle though during these events on the weekend because H-Mart nearby is already so packed. You can park on the other side of the building if you don't mind a brief walk though. read more

Feb 2026 I was craving a burger and didn't have any ideas where to go....then thought this local pub might be good and hopefully not too busy between parking and awaiting food as I was famished! I was greeted, then seated. I was provided a menu and specials...Prime Rib! After my hectic day, yes I will have that! I mentioned gluten free to my server before making decision. Plus seeing the loaded potato had me a bit worried as I cannot ear pork. I opted for salad once server checked to see if Caesar salad dressing is gf sans croutons. I requested salad with dressing on the side and to bring promptly before my dinner. Salad arrived by and server dressed and it was glistening.... I requested one with dressing on the side...server brought maybe I had two bites and dinner arrived! Salad can wait...prime rib cannot, even though I start with tasting potato. Prime rib was requested mid rare and it delivered. Potato was fine. I did not see the au jus nor horseradish sauce on the side. I did ask server while I was ready to pack it up and he said there was some confusion if there was/was not no gluten so not provided. Noteworthy as the salad a manager stopped by about the dressing and mentioned one type of salad dressing is now gf and one vegan. Good to have options. Disappointed to learn the fries are coated with flour then fried as an option with burger skip the bun...what about baked chips or air fry for those with food sensitivities as an alternative? Just a thought for management to consider please. I saved room for dessert and the mousse did not disappoint and was compted .... thank you! Fantastic! As I looked around there was a steady crowd entering along with regular patrons. Overall 4.5 stars for this visit. On a side note, this is a family friendly restauran/pub. Some servers look disheveled between sloppy hair and untidy uniform. For staff with long hair should be pulled back tight and away from food will prevent hair on the food! Uniform is simple black top and pants....should be clean and neat. A few servers looked like they rolled out of bed...if they are feeling ill, please stay home. Servers should make diners and patrons have a positive and pleasant experience and my server was definitely on point with emphasis on customer service and satisfaction....keep it up! Lastly, females please wear a bra or sports bra or a proper garment under uniform as it is family friendly restaurant, thank you! read more

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I found a seat at the bar and knew what I wanted - Irish stew. The service was friendly and the food came out fast. It was great for a cold winters night. read more

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We came here late on a week night and only the bar side was open. The young lady serving us was polite and pleasant. We ordered fish and chips but were only able to get the bar portion. They had put away the green beans so the only choice for sides were French fries or sweet potato fries. We were there about an hour before closing time, so don't know why the limited availability. I was very disappointed. The fish was great as always and came out quickly. The noise level was loud even though there were very few people. Lesson learned, don't go after 9:00 at night. read more

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Our family of 4 came to Doherty's for their Easter Brunch Buffet. I'm thankful we were able to get a reservation because this experience was 10 out of 10! The food is 100% quality ingredients, the buffet stayed fully stocked, and the variety was perfect. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. The thick slices of prime rib, seasoned shrimp, custom omelettes, freshest of fruit, and plethora of desserts were absolutely delicious! Would absolutely go here regularly if we lived closer. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Guinness always hits the spot. Smooth, creamy, and full of that old‑school charm people swear has "restorative" powers. It's the kind of pint that feels like a small remedy after a long day -- comforting, steady, and always reliable. read more

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Great Irish music on Wednesdays! You can request what you want to hear. For our appetizer we ordered the Brussel sprouts they were really tasty. Main course was good- fish fry (pieces were on the small side) they were lightly breaded, green beans were great I ordered mine with onion rings (up charge $3) I also ordered the hibiscus tea-it was really flavorful could have used to be warmer. Service was very good. I recommend you get reservations. read more

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Absolutely love coming here when I'm in town. It's a must just for their fish and chips!! The fish is super flaky with a delicious crispy batter that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Service is always prompt and our server tonight was very attentive to our large party. Despite being pretty busy for dinner, we were able to hear ourselves fine. The atmosphere is very casual and relaxed, with great sour beers! The flavors do rotate, so don't be committed to the drink before it leaves their rotation, but I've yet to have a sour here I did not enjoy read more

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This place has the best Fish and chips, bar none. I always get it with fries and Brussel sprouts which are to die for. I can no longer enjoy fish and chips anywhere else, so be warned. Ambiance is great for a bar, with plenty of sitting outside. Bangers and mash, beef and guiness stew, and the shepherds pie were OK, and tge wine list s nice. The staff, however, is overly sensitive, so I keep the interaction with them to a minimum, and focus on the food, and my companions. read more

We came here today especially so I could get the pierogi plate with smoked Polish sausage and red cabbage. It's one of 3 offering for this month's NFL city salute's that they do each year. If you'd like a rare find in the Triangle of a Polish platter, get over to this location or the one in Apex. It was delightful as was our server. I forgot to ask if they offer it everyday this month or just on football Sunday. The other two city salute offerings this month sounded good too, if either would be your preference. read more

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Does this look like a $17 cheese steak sandwich? This is one half but they both were the same (tiny) This on top of a $9 Guinness and an under filled coleslaw and it is less likely I will joyfully return. Why do neighborhood pubs need to treat customers this way? Service here is always on point on the positive side. read more

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In town visiting family and has a night out so the Pub it was! We tried to make the servers first night fun and had some laughs. She did great! We all enjoyed our dishes and drinks. You have to be happy in an Irish Pub!! read more

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Traveling through Cary, we were hungry and looking for a place that was open late. Using our trusty Yelp app, we discovered this pub! We arrived around 9 pm on New Year's Eve eve (haha) and were a little concerned at first because we didn't see a host or a waiter for several minutes. Our fears were immediately quelled as a really fun and upbeat waitress appeared, got us seated and took our drink orders. All uphill from there! We (a group of 4) ordered the brisket Poutine and the Boxty sampler. BOTH excellent choices! The brisket was sooo tender. A little on the sweet side, but paired with the flavorful gravy, it was a great app. The Boxties were delicious! Basically Irish tacos. I really liked all 3 of them but I think the flavor of the Donegal stood out the most. You can't go wrong with any of them. It's a pretty laid-back looking bar in a nice shopping center. You kind of forget you are in Cary, NC, when you walk in there. It's lively, clean, and has a decent amount of seating for a pub. read more

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Very yummy tasting food! French onion soup broth was very rich and the darkest beef broth if have eaten anyway. My beef brisket melt sandwich had a good melty cheesy bit and flavor, accompanied by the garlic/ onion flavored French green bean side. We definitely would return read more

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I had a fantastic meal here and just had to share. I ordered the fish tacos, and they were absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned, fresh, and full of flavor. Definitely one of the best I've had in a long time. I also want to give a special shoutout to my server, Alysa. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Her timing, recommendations, and overall service were spot-on. Great food and even better service--I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This is self love .... I ordered for delivery and it always is crispy, hot and amazing!!! Thank you Chef for making my life better today !!! Fantastic fish and chips always and always consistently fabulous read more

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I'm new to NC, so I went in to check this place out & have some dinner. I sat at the bar. It was early so there were only a few people in the whole place. I started with a Guinness. It was a perfect pour. I then decided on the goat cheese salad and pretzel bites. The salad was really good. Pretzel bites were good but a tad too salty. Didn't care for the sauce that came with them...it had a strong curry taste. I still ate a few and brought the rest home. I then finished with a nutty Irishman coffee which was excellent. All of that came to about $55. My only knock against this place was that the bartenders were not very engaging. They mostly just talked to each other and the wait staff. Again, there were only a few people in the whole place when I got there. Not a huge deal but most places in the area I find to be super friendly and welcoming. That's the only reason for my 4 stars. read more

Had the best experience with miss Brenda behind the bar. Definitely planning to come back and see her! Amazing drinks. Amazing service.

I love my usual bangers and mash. The green beans are a little flavorless to me, tho. Alpaca does green beans best. The wings were quite good as well. Service was a little spotty. Ambiance is probs a little nicer than your average pub. Their food on the whole is solid tho. read more

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I've only been to the bar side, not the restaurant side. Take that for what it's worth. Food- excellent but smallish portions for the bangers & mash. Had to order 5 wings after because I was still super hungry. Service- so so depending solely on who is working the bar. Adequate but not outstanding. The bar itself is pretty amazing, the Jameson club is very interesting, looks like it's been around a while. read more

Came to Doherty's for dinner and enjoyed our experience. First, it's in a strip mall, so parking was shared between the different venues (but we found it very easy to park). We decided to sit outside, and service was generally good. I ended up ordering the shepherd's pie, and it was pretty tasty! My wife thought her meat loaf wasn't bad, but the sauce was a little strange. Beer selection was OK - I got a flight for $6.75 (3 beers, 6 oz each, so not a bad deal!). Nothing mindblowing, but we enjoyed ourselves and would definitely consider coming back here. read more

Liz is the our go to bartender- we always try to come when she is working. She is always incredibly friendly and helpful. The food here is also amazing- we just tried the seasonal Dublin Spice Bag which was beyond insane!!!! Best loaded fries ever- I'm so so so glad Liz recommended it- I can't wait to go back for another spice bag, a cold guiness me Liz's friendly smile. read more

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Food always hits. Service is usually great. Sometimes, takes a while to get your food on a Sunday afternoon. Understandable.

Overall a good restaurant with patio seating. The spice bag fries were a bit odd but still decent. Everything else tasted good. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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This place has been around since I was a kid and there's a reason why it's still here as an adult. As Cary's local Irish pub, Doherty's serves up the Irish classics in a very family friendly environment. The food here is very good, while maintaining a toned down bar setting. It can get a bit rowdy, but the dining room is set up where the noise is controlled so that any sort of customer can have their desired experience. I'll come to Doherty's whenever I want a good plate of fish and chips. They seriously do this dish justice here. The fish is always super fresh, battered to perfection, and flakey. Eating it by itself does the trick, and adding the tartar sauce or malt vinegar only makes it better. It's served with french fries and green beans. The fries are typically pretty good, seasoned and crispy. I love the addition of a green on the plate, it makes it feel less heavy. They put a ton of garlic in the green beans, I think it's a good touch. While the fish and chips remains at the top of Doherty's pyramid, there are certainly some decent dishes under it. The Shepard's pie is decent, although at some point it does start to get heavy. Their corned beef dish is alright, they do the corned beef super well. The vegetables that are paired with it are unseasoned and taste like nothing. The boxty's are the go-to vegetarian option and are actually pretty good! It is like an Irish crepe, served with potato croquettes. I think it's a great vegetarian option. I think a great thing about Doherty's is that it's a very communal restaurant that serves many different purposes. They do trivia/bingo nights, they're popular during sporting events and their brunch is super popular. No matter the time of day or year, Doherty's will have something going and is truly here to serve the local area. Hoping they can stay around as I continue to get older! read more

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As a Brit living in the States for 36 years, in 6 different states, and in many states of mind, I have always been in search of the best of any and everything that reminds me of home. The most important in my search's have always been in the way of culinary satisfactions and always in the way of the Fish and Chips. Well today I ate the best fish and chips I've had to date. Right here in my new home of Cary at Doherty's Irish Pub and restaurant. The mood in the pub made me feel as welcome as I could have felt if I were in any pub that would be so brave as to call itself an Irish Pub. I can't drink any longer since I've already had my share over time so the choice of an NA Guinness always wets me whistle in the best way, while my wife had a Harp, because , well it stays sharp to the bottom of the glass. The Toffee pudding was the icing on the cake to a remakable meal, and when the music of The Dubliners and the Pogues singing Irish rover came on overhead, I focking well teared up I did. I will be back for sure. And I cannot wait. I need to taste everything they have on the menu, but I don't think I'll ever get past having fish n chips with the delish Haricot verts on the side. Well done Dohertys, and thank you Josie our server who was friendly, efficient and seemed as happy to be there as We were. I wanted to shake everyone's hand on my exit, but I didn't want to appear creepy and weird, or have anyone else see my eyes well up with happiness. read more

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Holly springs location was fantastic. Great service by Teagan, food was flavorful hot and fresh. 2nd time here and we have been very impressed. Keep up the great work read more

The Fish and Chips are to die for!! Altho' I prefer to try other sides rather than fries. We enjoy sitting at the bar and conversing with our 'neighbors'. Staff is great!!!! read more

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Good food (the best fish and chips in the area), nice selection of craft beers, properly poured Guinness, and an awesome Irish Whiskey collection. Enjoyable small town atmosphere, with friendly staff. Has been a staple in the Cary area for a long time. read more

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My husband and I met a large group of friends for lunch here today and we will definitely be back! The staff members were happy to push tables together to accommodate our group of 10. Everyone was super nice. Most of our group ordered the build your own Bloody Mary's. Amazing!! They bring you a glass with your preferred vodka and your preferred rim and they you add whatever you like from the Bloody Mary bar. What a great addition to the pub! The brunch menu was amazing! They offer a traditional Irish breakfast along with many other great items. I really enjoyed the Doherty's omelet with cabbage, carrots, and corned beef topped with breakfast gravy. So delicious ! My husband loved the Kilkenny eggs. We just got back from a trip to Ireland and really enjoy the opportunity to have authentic Irish food here at home. Thanks Doherty's! read more

If you are looking for a sports bar in Cary NC with great food, this is your place. We were vacationing close by and wanted to watch the football games last Saturday, and we found Doherty's. This place had an excellent menu and all the Irish bar vibes going on. I had the pub sliders which consisted of 1 Whiskey chicken salad slider, 1 Guinness braised brisket with horseradish sauce slider and 1 corned beef with spicy mustard slider all served on brioche rolls. They were all soo delicious! Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! read more

Great ambience and service. I Do not like the food here. Been a half a dozen times and never did like anything I ordered. I'm not picky. Just don't think their food is good especially the meatloaf. read more

Awesome environment and the food was fantastic as always! Service top notch! Music there has always been great too.

When the chef comes out to give recommendations, talk about the food, then follows up, you're in a good spot. Felt like customer service from the early 2000s again. read more

New to the area, Doherty's has become a favorite. Bartenders, servers and food have all been great. The ambiance is great and the patrons have been warm and welcoming. If you are looking for a pint or a meal you will be well taken care of. read more

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Great food, great service. Our waitress told us she was new, and for a new person she did an awesome job. Because of this I tipped more than usual. We ordered the Reuben with the corned beef and shared the sandwich. We also ordered an extra side (onion rings) and I had a dirty martini. The drink was good and cold and the food came out in a timely manner. They brought an extra plate since we were sharing the sandwich. I love Reuben's and this was delicious. I would like a little more dressing (personal preference) but I every bit of my half and the sandwich was quite big! Sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious and I loved the onion rings. They were beer battered and came with a spicy dipping sauce. It wasn't too busy, and it was fairly quiet when we were there. Definitely 5 star experience and we will go back! read more

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I went here for a late night dinner with a group after the wait was tooo long at So Hot. I personally enjoyed it quite a bit but it was over $20 for an entree & splitting an appetizer. Firstly, the Irish egg rolls were spectacular! Basically a Reuben in a egg roll form. My other friends tried the artichoke dip which they devoured. Entree wise I got the brisket melt which was yummy- the meat was super tender & flavorful. I got the sweet potato fries which were good & nice it wasn't an up charge like some places. Bangers & mash were also ordered at the table which was yummy & filling especially with all the sides. Another friend got the fish n chips but she didn't find the breading crispy enough for her taste. The last friend got buffalo wings which weren't very good but I wouldn't recommend wings to begin with especially with the abundance of traditional options. read more

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Doherty's was not the place I had in mind to visit, and I wasn't sure why. Spidey senses, it turns out. First, service was OK. I don't want to fault anyone for that. Booths have really tall seats so, sitting on the inside, I saw absolutely no one for service, but the outside rep had it covered. They brought beer, didn't bring requested water at first but it came shortly after. Food came quickly. And that's where the good parts end. I ordered fish 'n' chips. Do not order fish 'n' chips. The weak fish doesn't hold up to the massive amount of greasy breading, so oily that I couldn't get through even one of the two fish. I almost never quit on a dish I ordered but the fish is just super over-breaded and bad for you. The fries are also overdone and over-oily, so I couldn't eat those either. My friend said the corned beef isn't boiled or salty, but at least that was something I could actually eat. The green beans were also nice (haricots, for some reason), with plenty of garlic. My other friend's burger was done medium rare as requested. So not all food is bad here, but fish 'n' chips? The staple dish of the restaurant? One star. If it was just me, I would have sought a refund. Unfortunately that tarnishes this review overall. read more

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We came here on a Saturday night. The wait was long but well worth it! We got the Fish and Chips, poutine and shepards pie. I also got a bloody Mary drink. The staff were super friendly and we had a great meal, we will definitely be back again! read more

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I visited Doherty's tonight for my second birthday dinner (my mother in law wanted to celebrate). I am SO happy my original choice was extremely packed because we would have never found this gem. Doherty's is everything I love in Irish pubs and more. It's a cozy pub, the atmosphere is perfect, the staff are fast and friendly, and the food is outstanding. We ordered the blue chips, shepard's pie, bangers and mash, pirogies w/kielbasa, pumpkin pie mudslide, Guinness, and banana foster cheesecake. Not one single complaint here. Everything was amazing and I cannot wait to come back and try other dishes because I'm confident that everything tastes amazing, just like the meals we had tonight. read more

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