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    Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Apex

    5490 Apex Peakway

    Apex, NC 27502


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    Featured Items

    • Fish & Chips

      Our specialty! Two filets of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
      $21.00
    • Kid's Fish & Chips

      Served with your choice of side.
      $8.00
    • Braised Brisket Melt

      Our tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onion, served on grilled sourdough with melted white cheddar and a side of our creamy horseradish sauce.
      $19.00

    Seasonal Features

    • Chicken Enchilada Soup Cup

      Shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, white beans, peppers, onion, salsa verde, and heavy cream in a flavorful broth topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, & green onion and served with oyster crackers.
      $6.00
    • Chicken Enchilada Soup Bowl

      Shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, white beans, peppers, onion, salsa verde, and heavy cream in a flavorful broth topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, & green onion and served with oyster crackers.
      $8.00
    • Blueberry Goat Cheese Salad

      Fresh blueberries, pickled red onions, cucumber, pecans, and crumbled goat cheese on a bed of arugula with a homemade lemon honey vinaigrette.
      $15.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Craisin/Pecan/Blood Orange Balsamic

      Crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with dried craisins and pecan pieces and topped with blood orange balsamic reduction.
      $10.00
    • Pimento Cheese Dip

      House-made pimento cheese dip paired with fried pita chips and tangy pickled okra, topped with a dollop of sour cream and green onions.
      $14.00
    • Fried Green Tomato & Pimento Cheese Sandwich

      Buttermilk-fried green tomatoes, crisp red onion, red pepper jelly, and fresh arugula layered with house-made pimento cheese spread on toasted sourdough. Served with your choice of house side.
      $14.00
    • Big Smash Stack

      Double smash patties seared to perfection, layered with sharp white cheddar, shredded iceberg, house 1000 Island, and crispy pickle slices on a toasted brioche bun. Served with a choice of house side and a pickle spear.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Gently sautéed shrimp with a combination of chorizo, creole seasonings and Trophy Brewing's Crimson Stag Ale. Served over house-made cheddar grits.
      $22.00
    • Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake

      Lemon-flavored NY cheesecake with swirls of homemade blueberry sauce, decorated with whipped cream and baked on a graham cracker crust.
      $11.00

    Daily Menu

    Starters

    • "Not So" Scotch Eggs

      Our take on the traditional Scotch egg featuring hardboiled eggs filled with a crispy sausage croquette, served with our Ale & Mustard Aioli.
      $10.00
    • Boneless Wings

      Eight house-battered chicken tenders served plain or tossed in your choice of buffalo, habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
      $13.00
    • Boxty Sampler

      An appetizer size of our Killarney, Mullingar & Donegal boxty. (See entrées for descriptions)
      $17.00
    • Brisket Nachos

      An Irish twist on nachos! House-made potato chips topped with tender Guinness-braised beef brisket, melted cheddar, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and our creamy horseradish sauce.
      $19.00
    • Brisket Poutine

      Crispy hand-cut fries topped with tender Guinness braised brisket, melted white cheddar, rich brown gravy, and green onion.
      $13.00
    • Cheddar Cheese Curds

      Golden white cheddar curds, lightly battered, fried, and served with our sweet red pepper jelly.
      $13.00
    • Dublin Spice Bag

      Hand-cut fries are loaded with crispy habaneromarinated chicken, stir-fried onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños, tossed in our signature spice blend, drizzled with Chip Shoppe curry and Sweet Thai Chili sauces, topped with green onion.
      $16.00
    • Irish Egg Rolls

      A Doherty's classic! Three hand-rolled egg rolls sliced in half filled with our house-cured corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, served with our signature Thousand Island dressing.
      $15.00
    • Jumbo Buffalo Wings (10)

      Chicken wings tossed in your choice of housemade buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
      $19.00
    • Jumbo Buffalo Wings (5)

      Chicken wings tossed in your choice of housemade buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
      $11.00
    • Pretzel Bites

      Salted pretzel bites served with our signature beer cheese dip crafted from a blend of white cheddar, parmesan, and Red Oak amber ale, topped with green onion.
      $13.00
    • Shrimp Puppies

      Over a quarter-pound of shrimp coated in our signature hush puppy batter and fried until golden. Served with a side of our house-made remoulade.
      $12.00
    • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

      A warm blend of fresh spinach, creamy cheeses, and artichoke hearts topped with a parmesan crust and broiled to a crisp finish. Served with herb-brushed pita.
      $12.00

    Soups

    • Potato Leek Soup (Cup)

      Creamy potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and green onion served as a cup.
      $6.00
    • Potato Leek Soup (Bowl)

      Creamy potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and green onion served as a bowl.
      $8.00
    • French Onion Soup

      A classic crock of rich broth simmered with caramelized onions, topped with layers of melted Swiss and provolone cheeses broiled to a golden, crispy finish.
      $8.00

    Salads

    Add Chicken +$6, Shrimp +$7, Salmon* $12, or Steak* +$13
    • Side Field of Greens

      A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served as a side or full salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
      $8.00
    • Side Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons served as a side or full salad.
      $8.00
    • Field of Greens Salad

      A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served as a side or full salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
      $11.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons served as a side or full salad.
      $11.00
    • Dill Salmon Salad

      Freshly grilled salmon served on a bed of spinach, topped with cucumber, onion, hard-boiled egg, and pralines, with our dill vinaigrette served on the side.
      $23.00
    • Steak & Feta Salad

      Sliced petit filet served over a bed of spring mix with feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, and tomato, served with our bloody mary vinaigrette on the side.
      $24.00
    • Goat Cheese Salad

      Crispy goat cheese fritters on a bed of spring mix with avocado, craisins, pralines, and roasted sweet potatoes served with our green apple vinaigrette on the side.
      $14.00

    Irish Boxties

    A full sized traditional potato pancake with your choice of our savory fillings served with potato croquettes and haricots verts.
    • Donegal Boxty

      Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized red onions, and roasted red peppers drizzled with a light red wine reduction with mild provolone and green onion.
      $17.00
    • Killarney Boxty

      Marinated chicken folded into a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with buttery Havarti and fresh basil.
      $17.00
    • Mullingar Boxty

      Tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onions, topped with house creamy horseradish sauce.
      $20.00

    Sandwiches

    • Braised Brisket Melt

      Our tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onion, served on grilled sourdough with melted white cheddar and a side of our creamy horseradish sauce.
      $19.00
    • Co. Cork Cheesesteak

      Thin-sliced ribeye grilled with whiskey onions and sherried mushrooms, layered with creamy Havarti cheese and garlic aioli on a toasted hoagie roll.
      $19.00
    • Combo Stack

      A ½ lb of corned beef & pastrami served Reuben or Rachel style!
      $25.00
    • Dublin Chicken Sandwich

      Choose grilled, blackened, fried, or Buffalo-style, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted brioche bun.
      $17.00
    • Fish & Chipwich

      Light & flaky, batter-fried whitefish topped with tartar sauce, house-made pub chips, and coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun.
      $17.00
    • Rachel

      A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye with Swiss cheese topped with coleslaw, and our house spicy mustard aioli.
      $18.00
    • Reuben

      A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye with Swiss cheese topped with coleslaw, and our house spicy topped with sauerkraut, and our house Thousand Island dressing.
      $18.00
    • Turkey Torta Club

      Grilled turkey and bacon with melted white cheddar, shredded lettuce, creamy mashed avocado, house chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, and lime crema, all stacked on a soft telera bun and topped with a fried jalapeño.
      $17.00
    • Whiskey Chicken Salad

      Chef's homemade chicken salad with a hint of Irish whiskey served on grilled wheat or as a wrap with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
      $15.00

    Burgers

    Served with a pickle spear & your choice of a House Side. Add Cheese, Whiskey Caramelized Onions, Bacon, or Avocado +$2. Substitute an Udi's© GF Bun +$3.
    • Doherty Melt

      An Irish twist on the Patty Melt - A burger patty made from a blend of ground beef and corned beef served on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, sauerkraut, and spicy mustard aioli.
      $18.00
    • Doherty's Pub Burger

      A ½ lb prime burger patty topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a grilled brioche bun.
      $18.00
    • Whiskey Burger

      A ½ lb prime burger patty topped with double cheddar cheese, bacon & whiskey caramelized onions on a grilled brioche bun.
      $20.00

    Entrées

    • Fish & Chips

      Our specialty! Two filets of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
      $21.00
    • Half Fish & Chips

      One filet of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
      $17.00
    • Bangers & Mash

      Traditional Irish sausages topped with whiskey caramelized onions and savory brown gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
      $19.00
    • Beef & Guinness Stew

      Hearty Irish stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and seasonings, simmered with Guinness and served with garlic bread.
      $16.00
    • Celtic Cordon Bleu

      Herb-crusted chicken filled with corned beef Rockefeller stuffing served over fresh mashed potatoes and broccoli, topped with our creamy béchamel sauce.
      $22.00
    • Cider-Glazed Salmon

      Fresh pan-seared salmon drizzled with a cider glaze, served over sautéed spinach and a cheddar potato cake. Topped with crunchy pecans and green onions.
      $26.00
    • Corned Beef & Cabbage

      House-cured corned beef, hand-sliced and served over a bed of cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, served with spicy mustard.
      $23.00
    • Gaelic Steak Medallions

      Grilled tenderloin medallions served over an Irish Whiskey peppercorn gravy with mashed potatoes & haricots verts.
      $36.00
    • Galway Bay Fish Tacos

      Blackened whitefish with avocado, pico de gallo, and lettuce in flour tortillas, drizzled with our chipotle aioli and served with potato croquettes.
      $17.00
    • Mum's Meatloaf

      Tender house-made meatloaf smothered in our whiskey peppercorn gravy served with mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
      $19.00
    • Shepherd's Pie

      A blend of savory ground lamb and beef simmered with onions, carrots, and peas in a rich, flavorful gravy. Topped with mashed potatoes and baked to a golden browned perfection.
      $18.00
    • Smothered Filet Tips

      Tenderloin steak tips sautéed with whiskey onions and sherry mushrooms smothered in sherry demiglace. Served over rice with honey-glazed carrots and garnished with green onion.
      $26.00
    • Tri-Colour Rice Bowl

      A colorful medley of roasted broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, and sweet potatoes, tossed in warm apple cider vinaigrette, drizzled with a blood orange balsamic reduction, and served over white rice. Add Chicken +$6, Shrimp +$7, Salmon* +$12 or Steak* +$13.
      $14.00

    Kid's Menu

    All kids meals include your choice of fries, green beans or apple sauce. For Kids 10 & under.
    • Kid's Cheeseburger

      Served with your choice of side.
      $8.00
    • Kid's Chicken Fingers

      Served with your choice of side.
      $8.00
    • Kid's Fish & Chips

      Served with your choice of side.
      $8.00
    • Kid's Grilled Cheese

      Served with your choice of side.
      $8.00
    • Kid's Mac & Cheese

      Served with your choice of side.
      $8.00
    • Kid's Shepherd's Pie

      Served with your choice of side.
      $8.00

    Desserts

    • Baileys Chocolate Mousse

      Silky chocolate mousse, delicately infused with Baileys Irish Cream for a smooth, creamy finish with whipped cream.
      $8.00
    • Traditional Bread Pudding

      A classic dessert featuring our spiced pecan and cranberry bread pudding, topped with Irish whiskey cream sauce and whipped cream.
      $8.00

    Sides

    • Side Dressing

      $1.00
    • Side Sauce or Gravy

    • Side Broccoli

      $5.00
    • Side Coleslaw

      $5.00
    • Side Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      $5.00
    • Side Gravy Fries

      $6.00
    • Side Hand-Cut Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Haricots Verts

      $5.00
    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      $5.00
    • Side Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

      $5.00
    • Side Potato Croquettes

      $5.00
    • Side Pub Chips

      $5.00
    • Side Roasted Carrots

      $4.00
    • Side Sautéed Spinach

      $5.00
    • Side Sherried Mushrooms

      $4.00
    • Side Sweet Potato Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Bacon Cheese Fries

      Our hand-cut fries topped with bacon and melted cheddar, served with ranch.
      $8.00
    • Side Stout Fries

      Our hand-cut fries topped with house gravy and melted cheddar.
      $8.00
    • Side Onion Rings

      $8.00

    Weekday Lunch Menu

    Entrées

    • Pick 2 Lunch Combo

      Choose from Half-Sandwiches (Limit 1 per combo), Soups, Salads & Sides.
      $14.00
    • Pick 3 Lunch Combo

      Choose from Half-Sandwiches (Limit 1 per combo), Soups, Salads & Sides.
      $18.00
    • Half Fish & Chips

      One filet of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
      $17.00
    • Lunch Shepherd's Pie

      A blend of savory ground lamb and beef simmered with onions, carrots, and peas in a rich, flavorful gravy. Topped with mashed potatoes and baked to a golden browned perfection.
      $14.00
    • Lunch Bangers & Mash

      Traditional Irish sausages topped with caramelized onions and savory brown gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
      $15.00
    • Lunch Beef & Guinness Stew

      Hearty Irish stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and seasonings, simmered with Guinness and served with garlic bread.
      $12.00
    • Lunch Corned Beef & Cabbage

      House-cured corned beef, hand-sliced and served over a bed of cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, accompanied by spicy mustard.
      $18.00

    N/A Beverages

    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Diet Dr. Pepper

      $3.00
    • Diet Pepsi

      $3.00
    • Dr. Pepper

      $3.00
    • Milk

      $4.00
    • Mountain Dew

      $3.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Pepsi

      $3.00
    • Root Beer

      $3.00
    • Schweppes Ginger Ale

      $3.00
    • Starry

      $3.00
    • Sweet Tea

      $3.00
    • Tropicana Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Unsweet Tea

      $3.00

    Doherty's Pub Burger

    $18.00

    A ½ lb prime burger patty topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a grilled brioche bun.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is a scratch-made kitchen and neighborhood pub known for Irish-American fare, craft beers, and a welcoming atmosphere. From traditional favorites like Fish & Chips and Shepherd’s Pie to burgers, fresh salads, and rotating chef specials, every dish is prepared with quality ingredients and care. Whether you're joining us for a family dinner, business lunch, Sunday brunch, or a casual pint, Doherty’s offers warm hospitality, a lively, family-friendly setting, and flavor-forward food for any occasion.

    Location

    5490 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502

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