Two Fools Tavern

On Central Avenue near the University of New Mexico, Two Fools turns the pub into a room of dark wood, Irish memorabilia, and food service for much of the day. Its owners say they modeled the place on pubs they visited in Ireland; the result pairs that setting with a local menu that uses green chile alongside American and Irish-inspired dishes.

The current menu goes beyond a short list of fried starters: house-made sausage-wrapped Scotch eggs, Irish nachos over potatoes, Guinness beef stew with brown bread, cottage pie, filled boxty, and North Atlantic haddock fish and chips. It also lists sandwiches, meat-free dishes, and desserts such as Irish-cream bread pudding. Prices appear on the live menu, helping diners distinguish a shareable starter from a full dinner.

Recent customer comments often focus on generous portions, fish and chips, the whiskey selection, and the room’s atmosphere. Some visitors mention waiting for a table when the dining room is busy; that can help guests choose an earlier lunch over a peak dinner hour, while still recognizing that others enjoy a lively, crowded pub.

Official hours cover lunch and dinner every day, until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The website links Facebook, Instagram, and X and presents the tavern as a place for Guinness, Irish food, and whiskey. Its Central Avenue address pairs naturally with Nob Hill’s commercial corridor; for a broad menu and an intentionally traditional setting, it is the clearest Irish-style choice in this selection.