Awards & History
Recognition We’re Proud to Have Earned
We didn't build Nine Irish Brothers around chasing awards. The goal has always been simpler than that: pour a proper pint, serve food people come back for, make room for music, and treat guests like they belong here.
Still, we’re grateful when guests, local readers, industry groups, and national outlets recognize the work. These awards and mentions tell part of the story: years of customer service, pub food, live music, Guinness, and regulars who keep voting with their time.

A Look Back
Recent Awards & Accolades
A selection of local reader awards, national mentions, and industry recognition from over the years.
| Year | Award / Recognition | Awarding Outlet |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Best Bar | LMG |
| 2019 | Best Prime Rib in Indiana | MSN |
| 2019 | Reader's Choice Awards: Best Customer Service, Best Date Night, Best Live Music Runner-Up | Purdue Exponent |
| 2017 | Recognized as one of the Top 25 Pubs in America | Business Insider & Foursquare |
| 2017 | Featured in “Savor the Flavor” | AAA Home & Away |
| 2017 | One of the 50 Best Bars in the U.S. to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day | Travel + Leisure |
| 2009-2017 | More than 30 Reader's Choice Awards, including Best Neighborhood Bar, Best Appetizers, Best Business Lunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Customer Service, Best Guys Night Out, Best Ladies Night Out, and Best Late Night | Lafayette Journal & Courier |
| 2016 | Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin in Indiana | USA Today's 10Best |
| 2016 | Irish Pub Worth Traveling To | Tripadvisor |
| 2016 | Best Irish Pub in the State of Indiana | Yelp & BuzzFeed |
| 2016 | Top 5 Live Music Venue in Indianapolis | Indy A-List |
| 2014 | Reader's Choice Awards: Best Pub Food and Best Customer Service | Purdue Exponent |
| 2013 | Reader's Choice Awards: Best Pub Food, Best Restaurant to Take Parents, Best Restaurant for Customer Service, Best Restaurant for Dinner for Two Third Place, Best Restaurant for Soup/Chili/Stew Honorable Mention, and Best Restaurant for Wings Honorable Mention | Purdue Exponent |
| 2011 | Winner, Best Customer Service | Purdue Exponent |
| 2011 | Nominee, Indiana Companies to Watch | Edward Lowe Foundation |
| 2010 | Small Business of the Year | Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce |
| 2008-2010 | Best Pint in the USA, based on Guinness quality surveys conducted by Diageo | Guinness / Diageo |
