National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Irish Pub
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Irish Pubs. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of ranked neighborhoods across major US metros shows Platt Park in Denver as the top location to open an Irish Pub, with 83.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Irish Pubs exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Platt Park, Denver: 83.6% survivability at a typical address for Irish Pub
- What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
- Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
- Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 67.9% at a typical address for Irish Pubs
- Top-25 average: 82.2% at a typical address, 14.3 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Irish Pubs?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Irish Pubs averaging 82.2% survivability at a typical address, against 67.9% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 14.3-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.
The consumer spending patterns that support Irish Pubs vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 14.3-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Irish Pubs can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make: it sets every other variable in motion.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open an Irish Pub?
The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 83.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Irish Pubs are:
Scores for Irish Pubs run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 444 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival (Typical Address) | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 2 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 3 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 78.2% |
| 3 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 3 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 76.8% |
| 6 | City Park West | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 6 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 78.2% |
| 6 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.9% | Good | 84.0% | 80.0% |
| 9 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 9 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 76.8% |
| 11 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 12 | Shaw | Washington DC | 82.5% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 13 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 72.3% |
| 14 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 74.6% |
| 15 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 81.9% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 16 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 17 | Highland | Denver | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 71.8% |
| 18 | Eckington | Washington DC | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 63.3% |
| 18 | Bloomingdale | Washington DC | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 69.2% |
| 18 | Adonea | Denver | 81.5% | Great | 83.6% | 78.6% |
| 18 | Kirkman South | Orlando | 81.5% | Good | 83.6% | 77.7% |
| 18 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 23 | Fairfax | Los Angeles | 81.4% | Great | 84.0% | 69.6% |
| 24 | Woodland | Seattle | 81.2% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 24 | Northwest Everett | Seattle | 81.2% | Great | 84.0% | 71.0% |
Top-ranked neighborhoods contain their own variation; a single block difference can shift survivability meaningfully, which is why address-level scoring matters.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25)
- Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Irish Pubs operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Irish Pubs operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for an Irish Pub?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI predictions show real estate professionals and business owners the projected two-year chance at an address before they sign a lease. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Irish Pubs.
See also: Best Cities for Irish Pub: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Irish Pubs.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Irish Pubs
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the underlying data?
Every neighborhood figure on this page comes from the metro file for its city, each a free download under CC BY 4.0: Denver (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/denver-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Washington DC (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/washington-dc-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Orlando (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/orlando-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Atlanta (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/atlanta-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Los Angeles (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Chicago (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Charlotte (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/charlotte-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Seattle (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/seattle-survivability-scores-2026.csv). The national file, https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv, has one row per metro and business type.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening an Irish Pub?
The best neighborhoods for Irish Pubs share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Irish Pub customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Irish Pubs combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 67.9% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Irish Pubs?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Irish Pubs, and by extension, how likely an Irish Pub tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Irish Pubs represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates, which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?
StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Irish Pubs. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
Is the competitive environment for Irish Pubs stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Irish Pubs varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Irish Pubs specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Irish Pubs by analyzing the competitive density of existing Irish Pubs within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Irish Pubs in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Irish Pub surviving two or more years at that specific address.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Irish Pubs?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Irish Pubs are Washington DC (8), Denver (7), Orlando (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Washington DC, Orlando, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, Seattle.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Irish Pubs across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.