The new research ranked data backed on Irish pubs per capita, the percentage of restaurants offering Irish cuisine and the percentage of the population belonging to Irish descent. Did your city make the pick?
For centuries there has been a fascination with Irish culture stemming from its rich history, vibrant traditions, and global influence. Now for those who might never get to travel to the Emerald Isle or even miss the taste of home, new data has explored the world’s most Irish cities.
HelloFresh Ireland analyzed over 25 cities across the world to crown Ireland’s "home away from home". With a focus on Irish cuisine and dining, the research analyzed the following factors, awarding each city a score in each area to reveal the total:
- The number of Irish pubs per capita
- The percentage of restaurants offering Irish cuisine
- The number of Google searches per capita for ‘Irish recipes’
- The percentage of the population belonging to Irish descent
Unsurprisingly, Boston was revealed to be Ireland’s number one "home away from home" scoring highest overall. In second was Liverpool, followed by New York, Glasgow and Ottawa.
Here's a rundown of the most Irish cities in the world outside of the Emerald Isle:
Boston, USA
Boston, USA.
Boston’s thriving Irish community is at the heart of the city’s Celtic twist. Irish immigrants to North America dating back to the colonial period brought with them their rich cuisine culture.
Now, the city boasts 49 Irish pubs in total. At seven per capita, it beats the likes of New York and Chicago with two Irish pubs per capita each!
According to keen Redditers who consider themselves connoisseurs of the city’s Irish fayre, visitors should head to the city to indulge in everything from shepherd's pie to a full Irish with soda bread.
Liverpool, England
Liverpool, England.
Liverpool's Irish culture is deeply ingrained in the city, reflecting its history as a major hub for Irish immigrants. This vibrant heritage is celebrated notably by the annual Liverpool Irish Festival which takes place every October.
With 10 Irish pubs per capita, the second highest globally, the city's food scene also showcases its Irish roots, with numerous pubs and eateries offering classic dishes like Irish stew, soda bread, and colcannon.
New York, USA
New York, USA.
New York has the highest percentage of restaurants offering Irish cuisine in the world with 133 eateries boasting traditional Irish dishes. The Big Apple also boasts some of the most-loved Irish pubs in the country which have long acted as community hubs in the city.
Steven H. Jaffe, PhD, a curator at the Museum of the City of New York explained the history to Edible Manhattan.
“The neighborhood ‘saloon’ really became a community center for these folks,” he says.
“It was where you could unwind over whiskey or beer after a hard day’s work as a cart driver, longshoreman, factory hand or laundress. But it was also where you could learn the latest news from the old country, find a job and make other social connections that could help you survive. As a result, saloon keepers became important figures in Irish neighborhoods like Five Points, Hell’s Kitchen and across the river in Brooklyn”.
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland.
Scotland’s largest city has 84 Irish pubs making it the best city in the world to grab an Irish stout (outside of Dublin, of course) with 13 Irish pubs per capita.
Whether it’s indulging in no-frills Irish pub classics or opting for one of the city’s more upmarket Scottish-Irish pubs, there’s plenty to get stuck into.
Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa, Canada.
Ottawa's Irish culture is a vibrant part of the city's multicultural fabric, reflecting the strong influence of Irish immigrants in its history.
With over 11% of the population estimated to be of Irish descent, it’s not surprising that Canada’s capital has such an affinity for Irish culture today. The city's Irish food scene offers traditional fare such as shepherd's pie, Irish stew, and boxty available across the city.
HelloFresh Ireland’s Head of Culinary, Hannah Duxbury, commented: “Irish food and culture is some of the most-loved across the world and it’s great to see how our nation’s culinary influence is still alive and well today. It’s inspiring to see how each country has embraced our food traditions with new takes on classic dishes as well as offering staple Irish cuisine.”
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