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« back to page 1O’Donoghue’sA serious Dublin pub & restaurant in North Scottsdale.The O’Donoghue’s Scottsdale story begins in an unlikely but absolutely perfect place- O’Donoghue’s pub in Merrion street, Dublin, Ireland.Our owners Jim Manship, Bill & Marie Vale, Paul Diskin, Richard & Liz Burn’s and David O’Donoghue were all enjoying a few pints of the black stuff after a long day touring the Irish capital. The conversation turned to a discussion of the great bars, pubs and watering holes all of us had visited. We all agreed that O’Donoghue’s in Merrion street fell right into the category of one of the great Irish pubs when it was suggested that we should open our own pub in Scottsdale. Perhaps the most important element is the pub's design and decor - authentic, warm and welcoming. We hired a interior design company in Ireland who not only helped us in designing the pub’s interiors but also built all of the furniture and interiors in ireland which are crafted to create a true Irish ambience of hospitality, sociability and friendship and then shipped them over to us here in scottsdale.  The search then began for a suitable location. We feel very fortunate to have been able to get our location at hayden and thompson peak – right in the heart of north scottsdale.At O’Donoghue’s our focus is on great food, comfortable surrounding’s, warm hospitality and of course cold draught guinness and other fine beers.  There is nothing to equal the ambience of an Irish pub, nothing to match its casual and attractive sociability. The Irish have always known that. Now, other nationalities have come to the same conclusion. Irish pubs allow people to relax and be themselves, taking pleasure in good company and conversation, revelling in music and song.Irish bar staff are very important. Hospitality exudes naturally from Irish staff; a good-natured mixture of gossip, wit, conversation, debate, and information, offered freely along with friendly and efficient service. Irish pubs no matter where they are in the world create this mood of pleasure and enjoyment for all. You certainly don't have to be Irish to enjoy an Irish pub! Drinks that provide the true flavour of ireland are essential, such as Guinness, Harp, Jameson, Bushmills and Bailey's Irish Cream. Distinctive Irish recipes and food are another important part of Irish pub life, attracting custom, adding ambience and earning substantial margins. Irish music as background, regularly supported by live Irish music, provides another real flavour of Ireland and is an integral element of this potent mix that charms the world. This unique combination of décor, hospitality, great food & beverages and craic will create a destination in O’Donoghue’s in Scottsdale that people want to enjoy time and time again. Paul DiskinGeneral manager and proprietor/partner.Paul has over 20 years in the hospitality; he has successfully run multiple Irish bar concepts’ including “Kitty O’Shea’s” & Gunter Murphy’s in Chicago, Fitzpatrick’s Manhattan Hotel, New York and O’Brien’s in Santa Monica. Paul has created great hospitality and highly successful Irish bars. He has both formal training and managerial experience in resort & hotel management that enables him to effectively manage food and beverage concepts.  History of O'DonoghuesThe original history of the site of O’Donoghue’s dates back to 1789, a history that is well archived in the bar and also in most good Dublin guides. In 1934 the pub was acquired by the O'Donoghue family who were responsible for turning this pub into the world famous institution that it is today. In 1988 it was bought by well known publican oliver barden, who has continued on the traditions and values that have made O’Donoghue’s such a well known establishment. The musical history of O’Donoghue’s really began to take shape in the mid-sixties with artists such as the furey brothers, the dubliner's, and bbc personality val doonican who were counted amongst its players.  Over the years many celebrities have frequented the bar from george best to phil lynott ( thin lizzy ) even to the german chancellor, the reputation for good pint of guinness and a fine drop of Irish whiskey only adds to the flavour of O’Donoghue’s.
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We like to think that an evening spent at O’Donoghue’s is an experience that stays with you. 
Enjoy the authentic experience of dublin and benefit from the convenience of our central location in the heart of dublin.
Music is a huge part of dublin's history and traditional Irish music has a home right here in O’Donoghue’s famous bar.
O’Donoghue’s dates back to 1789, a history that is well archived in the bar and also in most good dublin guides. 
