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The New Doherty’s Irish Pub in Apex!

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June 9, 2015 by Ron Wen

Doherty's Irish Pub, Apex- Don't miss this unassuming pub and restaurant for above-average eats in a chill pub environment. Fun and delicious...

Doherty's Irish Pub, Apex- NC Triangle Dining
Doherty’s Irish Pub, Apex- NC Triangle Dining

What can you say when you’ve got a local chain that opens up a second location? That’s the story with Doherty’s Irish Pub in Apex. The original Doherty’s is located deep in Cary but I was sort of excited about the new location since it was much closer to work.  And since I was impressed with Doherty’s #1, I couldn’t resist a visit to the new Doherty’s in Apex and it met all my expectations which is pretty good news…

Inside of Doherty's Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining
Inside of Doherty’s Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining

The new Doherty’s in Apex has a lot of similarities to the original which makes sense, why mess up a good formula?  Located in a small strip plaza off of Apex Peakway, it’s got a very similar layout to the original.  U-shaped bar in main room, casual booths and high-boys, side-room with more of a restaurant feel.  Inside there is a pub-like feel if not as pronounced as say, the Hibernian.

Dining side-room at Doherty's Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining
Dining side-room at Doherty’s Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining

Sitting down we’re immediately greeted and have drink orders taken.  The menu looks to be the same, my table mate orders up their popular famous fish and chips, I go with a brisket sandwich. I love Doherty’s Irish egg rolls but pass on the appetizer since it’s a quick lunch!  Doherty’s in Apex has only been open a couple of months but it’s already got some customers which is great to see.

Brisket sandwich at Doherty's Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining
Brisket sandwich at Doherty’s Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining

It doesn’t take long for our food, maybe 10 minutes which is perfect for a quicker lunch service.  My brisket sandwich is quite good: tender beef layered with onions, cheddar and horseradish sauce. Paired with some potato chips made in-house, yum!  My friend fish and chips look wonderful, served in “newspaper” and with a side of beans, he pronounces it possibly the best fish and chips he’s ever had in his life, high praise.  So it looks like the new Doherty’s in Apex hasn’t missed a beat when it comes to its food.

Fish and chips at Doherty's Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining
Fish and chips at Doherty’s Irish Pub in Apex- NC Triangle Dining

Over the course of the meal, our drinks are filled quickly and we get asked several times how our meal is.  So I’m not sure if they might have sniffed out that I’m a blogger and Yelper but we got a lot of attention over lunch.  Fact is, Doherty’s did a great job service-wise which I also experienced in Cary.  So the magic formula for Doherty’s lives on in its Apex location.  Above-average pub fare with excellent service in a slightly casual, Irish-pub like setting.  For a lot of people that will work perfectly, just don’t expect the over the top Irish pub experience you might get in an old-school pub.  And that’s plenty good for me if you’ve got your expectations in check.  So congratulations Doherty’s on getting your new location up and running so well.  Bon appetit and slainte…

 

Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

5490 Apex Peakway

Apex, NC 27502

919.387.4100

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