This pub is as close to Dublin as you can get in St. Louis. You will find a large selection of beers, including 16 on tap, and live Irish bands frequently perform traditional Celtic music here. If you are looking for comfort food, especially on a chilly evening, try the traditional Irish potato soup, which is thick with potatoes, celery and onions and topped with cheese. If you are looking for the Irish-American favorite of corned beef and cabbage, you can order that, too. McGurk's was named Best Pub by an area publication.
The restaurant responsible for introducing St. Louis to Turkish cuisine, Aya Sofia has some culinary delights in store for patrons. The small plates come in cold and hot varieties, and you can indulge yourself with some delicious biber ezme, tabuli, kibbe and kalamar tava. The entrée list comprises dishes like iskender (ground lamb and beef flavored with Turkish condiments) and Turkish pita pizza. Traditional beverages like ayran (salted yogurt) and black tea end the meal perfectly. There is also an extensive wine list with varieties from around the world.