Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary

4.9 (429)

$30 and under

Irish

1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519-8452

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Great for craft beers

Doherty's is your neighborhood pub, serving a variety of unique Irish American Fare including the best Fish & Chips in the triangle and of course the perfect pint of Guinness. We've seen a lot of changes in our community, but there is one thing that has not. That is our commitment to providing great food and fantastic service with the warmth and friendliness of an Irish pub in a clean, safe & family-friendly environment. Reservations are available, but not required. Doherty's is open for dine-in, delivery, curbside pickup, or takeout. We look forward to seeing you soon, sláinte!

Find a table or order online direct at dohertysirishpubnc.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Pub, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 388-9930
Website
http://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
https://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com/catering
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519-8452
Neighborhood
North Carolina
Cross street
High House Road and Davis Drive
Parking details
Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

2026 Easter Buffet
Apr 5, 2026 only
Join us for a special Easter Brunch Buffet! $38 per person, $16 for kids 10 and under. -To ensure we can accommodate everyone, tables are limited to 60 minutes. -Reservations are limited to parties of 8 or fewer. -When making your reservation, please include all children in your party size. Buffet Highlights: Omelets Raw Bar Prime Rib & Ham Carving Station Fresh Fruits & Salad Pastry & Dessert Bar Additional Offerings: Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Sausage, Corned Beef Hash, Fish & Chips, Pulled Pork & Mac & Cheese. (Buffet items are subject to change based on availability)

What 429 people are saying

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Cary impresses with "excellent service," "outstanding food presentation," and a "fantastic buffet." Guests rave about their "famous buffets," "delicious burgers," and "great entertainment." The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," making it a perfect spot for family gatherings or special occasions.

429 Reviews

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Amy
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from our server, Rebecca! Food was delicious, and especially enjoyed the Dublin Spice Bag as an appetizer for our table to share, and the Hibiscus Bee cocktail.
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Jeanne
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We reserved a table for our family of 6 for the father's day brunch on Sunday. There was no problem getting us seated. We came at 1:30 pm and the reservations stopped at 2:09 pm, but this was not an issue. All the food was hot, well stocked and fresh/refreshed often. All the entrees were amazing, perfectly prepared! We had a taste of each: Prime rib, salmon, bacon sausage and eggs, pulled pork, and more. The veggies were fresh and tasted. Salads were delicious and lots of ingredients. The desserts, oh my! Baklava, choc chip cookie dough, little cakes, custard, chocolate coconut somethings, and the colorful macrons that were absolutely the best! We came back for more and tried everything. We are picky eaters so this is a super complement to the chefs and servers at Doughertys. Thanks for a great father's day brunch!!
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John
Virginia11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fabulous experience for lunch, dinner or one their famous buffets.
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David
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was seated at the time of our reservation. A wait staff person was at our table within one minute after we sat down. The presentation of the food was outstanding. There were so many items to choose from. The raw oysters were outstanding! The roast beef was excellent; asked for an end piece and I got it. Great dessert options. Would do it again next year!
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Phyllis VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was terrific — friendly, funny, helpful with decisions, and efficient. We enjoyed tie musician.
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David
Atlanta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as usual. Great new seasonal menu at reasonable prices!
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Dan and Paula
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. And super service music a little loud but fun.
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Phyllis VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Waitress was excellent. We enjoyed the Irish music.
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Denise
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service by Ricky--AAA for the Sunday brunch food!
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MARIO VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill18 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We came for the Mother's Day buffet and overall had a great experience. The food selection was excellent, with a nice variety of options and flavors that truly stood out.. everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. However, we were disappointed to be charged for a child's buffet (ages 3–10) for our 2-year-old daughter, who only ate one strawberry. It felt unfair, especially given her age and how little she consumed. $16 for a strawberry? Great food, great vibe... but we hope they revisit their policy for very young children in the future.
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - CaryResponded on May 12, 2025
Hi Mario! Thank you so much for joining us for our Mother's Day buffet and for your kind words about the food, staff, and atmosphere — we’re truly glad to hear you had an overall great experience. Regarding the charge for your 2-year-old, we completely understand your concern, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’ve issued a refund for the child’s buffet charge, and you should have received an email confirming the refund details. If you haven’t seen it yet, please check your inbox or spam folder. We truly value your feedback and are actively reviewing our policies for very young children to ensure fairness and clarity with our staff in the future. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon. Warm regards, Kristen Fausey General Manager
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FAQs

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 388-9930.

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary is rated 4.9 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary can only be made directly on their website.

Google Map for Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary

1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519-8452

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
High House Road and Davis Drive
Neighborhood
North Carolina
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Pub, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com/
Phone number
(919) 388-9930
Catering
https://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com/catering

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary

About this restaurant

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

2026 Easter Buffet

Menu

What 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary restaurant rated?

Not bookable

Dining areas

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