Kells Irish Restaurant not only serves up authentic Irish fare, but music and cigars, too . House musicians such as the high-energy Coming Up Threes and Cul an Ti play traditional Irish tunes daily, and the restaurant’s lounge invites guests to pair a pint of Guinness or dram of whiskey with its extensive selection of cigars. The focus at Kells, however, is on pub food made with hand-crafted breads, dressings, and sauces. Read on to learn about some signature items:

• Irish lamb stew: Savory, slow-braised lamb is mixed with Kells’s stout, carrots, potatoes, onions, parsley, and rosemary in this hearty, Irish-style stew.
• Belfast chicken curry: Chicken breast, apples, cranberries, and green onions top fries, which are then smothered in a spicy coconut-curry sauce for a tasty treat.
• Lisdoonvarns smoked-salmon sandwich: This open-faced sandwich features house-smoked salmon on farmhouse brown bread with chive cream cheese, arugula, and tomatoes.