Muldoon's Irish Pub

Muldoon’s feels like a stubborn slice of Dublin parked in the middle of Newport Center. Dark wood booths, a forgiving fireplace, and a bar stocked with more whiskey than calendar days create a comfortable, slightly loud refuge. The menu respects Irish standards: shepherds pie with a gravy that wants to linger, bangers and mash that snap, and soda bread that you will fight over. Weekends bring live music and a crowd that includes office-types from Fashion Island, families, and the occasional tourist chasing a proper Irish coffee. Service moves with practiced warmth; bartenders know how to pour a pint so it breathes. The patio is sunlit, dog-friendly, and ringed by trees, making outdoor lunches feel like a small, civilized festival. Order brunch on a Saturday and watch the foam settle on a perfect pint as the soda bread arrives warm and steaming at the table.