Spirited Irish pub with live music and those two Irish favorites, whiskey and Guinness. So popular it has its own store. It's quite touristy and a bit pricier than most Boston Irish pubs, but the location is perfect for a quick pint or bowl of soup when you need to refuel during a day of sightseeing. Monday-Saturday from 11:30 am, Sunday from noon. No cover Monday-Thursday; US$5 cover Friday and Saturday after 9:30 pm. 160 State St. (near Faneuil Hall Marketplace), Boston. Phone 617-742-2286. http://www.irishconnection.com.
