If you are looking for a little bit of live music for your weekend entertainment, look no further than Nine Irish Brothers. The Irish pub has two different locations in the Greater Lafayette Area. One of these can be found near the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette and the other near Wabash Landing in West Lafayette. Nine Irish Brothers offers everything needed for a fun, live-music experience with a little Irish twist.
It looks like an authentic Irish pub
Not only can you go to Nine Irish Brothers to hear live music, you can actually feel like you have walked into a pub in Ireland. According to Nine Irish Brothers employee Lauren McAdams, everything from the stool covers to the wall decor was chosen to make the pub feel as authentic as possible.
They offer traditional Irish dishes
While you are listening to a band perform, you can order something from the “traditional fare” section of the menu to really get in the Irish spirit. It is okay if you are not feeling adventurous enough to try a signature dish, though. Aside from the more traditional options, a few personal favorites of mine are the “Pots of Gold” and the “Classic Toasted.” Their menu offers a wide selection of options that you can look at online before you go.
They offer the #1 pour of Guinness in the U.S.
“Nine Irish is certified by Guinness brewery as being the number one pour in the United States. Meaning, we pour Guinness correctly and it makes it the creamiest, correct version of the well-known Irish stout,” said McAdams when I asked her what makes Nine Irish a great place to go.
It is a family-friendly business
Unlike many live-music opportunities in the Greater Lafayette area, you do not have to be 21 years old to visit Nine Irish Brothers. According to their website, “Well-behaved patrons of all ages are welcome from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.” Nine Irish goes on to say that there are occasionally exceptions in which minors may not be allowed. But in nearly all cases, the Irish pub operates as a family-friendly establishment. Not only is it family-friendly, but it is also family run. On nearly every occasion that I have visited Nine Irish, I see owner Jerry O’Bryan and his wife Jan working hard for their customers.
Traditional Irish music is offered most weekends
My personal favorite reason to visit Nine Irish for live music entertainment is because it is unlike live music you will get anywhere else. The pub brings in bands and performers that play traditional Irish music. One of the bands that plays on a fairly regular basis is Highland Reign. During their shows, they often look for audience participation in singing and dancing. A group of friends and myself were taught a dance that went along with one of their Irish songs during a show once, and it made the experience all the more fun.
If you decide to check out Nine Irish Brothers for yourself, they are open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. They also offer a list of their upcoming events on their website, so you can plan your next evening out in the Greater Lafayette area.
Carly Miller 