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The new research ranked data backed on Irish pubs per capita, the percentage of restaurants offering Irish cuisine and the percentage of the population belonging to Irish descent. Did your city make the pick? For centuries there has been a fascination with Irish culture stemming from its rich history, vibrant traditions, and global influence. Now for those who might never get to travel to the Emerald Isle or even miss the taste of home, new data has explored the world’s most Irish cities.

Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! HelloFresh Ireland analyzed over 25 cities across the world to crown Ireland’s "home away from home". With a focus on Irish cuisine and dining, the research analyzed the following factors, awarding each city a score in each area to reveal the total: Unsurprisingly, Boston was revealed to be Ireland’s number one "home away from home" scoring highest overall. In second was Liverpool, followed by New York , Glasgow and Ottawa.



Boston, USA. Boston’s thriving Irish community is at the heart of the city’s Celtic twist. Irish immigrants to North America dating back to the colonial period brought with them their rich cuisine culture.

Now, the city boasts 49 Irish pubs in total. At seven per capita, it beats the likes of New York and Chicago with two Irish pubs per capita each! According to keen Redditers who consider themselves connoisseurs of the city’s Irish fayre, visitors should head to the city to indulge.

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