National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Irish Pub
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Irish Pubs. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Murray Hill in New York City offers the highest survivability for Irish Pub operators at 81%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Irish Pubs exist across diverse markets. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date for rapidly changing markets.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed: May 16, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Murray Hill, New York City — 81% survivability for Irish Pub
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 56.9% for Irish Pubs
- Top-25 average: 77.5% — 20.6% above national average
- 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
Cross-Country Neighborhood Comparison for Irish Pubs
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Irish Pubs significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 77.5% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 56.9%.
Why some metros dominate this business's leaderboard
This 20.6% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Where the surprising outliers come from
For an Irish Pub, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 77.5% versus the national average of 56.9%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Irish Pubs survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 6 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Irish Pubs can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.
Where in the US should you open an Irish Pub?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
The shared traits across the top 10
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Murray Hill, New York City leads at 81% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Irish Pubs are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Hill | New York City | 81.2% | Great | 82.5% | 79.9% |
| 2 | Horton Plaza | San Diego | 80.0% | Great | 81.3% | 78.7% |
| 3 | NoHo | New York City | 79.3% | Good | 80.6% | 78.0% |
| 4 | Garment District | New York City | 78.8% | Good | 80.1% | 77.5% |
| 5 | Downtown Crossing | Boston | 78.7% | Good | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| 6 | City Center | Los Angeles | 78.7% | Good | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| 7 | Aventura | Miami | 78.4% | Good | 79.7% | 77.1% |
| 8 | Chinatown | New York City | 77.9% | Good | 79.2% | 76.6% |
| 9 | Midtown | New York City | 77.7% | Good | 79.1% | 76.4% |
| 10 | Williamsburg | New York City | 77.5% | Good | 78.8% | 76.2% |
| 11 | Chinatown | San Francisco | 77.4% | Good | 78.8% | 76.1% |
| 12 | SoHo | New York City | 77.4% | Good | 78.7% | 76.1% |
| 13 | Manhattanville | New York City | 77.3% | Good | 78.6% | 76.0% |
| 14 | Turtle Bay | New York City | 77.0% | Good | 78.4% | 75.7% |
| 15 | Yerba Buena | San Francisco | 77.0% | Good | 78.3% | 75.7% |
| 16 | Beacon Hill | Boston | 76.9% | Good | 78.2% | 75.6% |
| 17 | Stuyvesant Town | New York City | 76.7% | Good | 78.1% | 75.4% |
| 18 | East Village | New York City | 76.6% | Good | 78.0% | 75.3% |
| 19 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 76.6% | Good | 77.9% | 75.3% |
| 20 | Little Italy | New York City | 76.4% | Good | 77.7% | 75.1% |
| 21 | Century City | Los Angeles | 76.3% | Good | 77.7% | 75.0% |
| 22 | Nob Hill | San Francisco | 76.1% | Good | 77.4% | 74.8% |
| 23 | Boerum Hill | New York City | 75.9% | Good | 77.3% | 74.6% |
| 24 | Riverglen | Los Angeles | 75.7% | Good | 77.1% | 74.4% |
| 25 | Cobble Hill | New York City | 75.7% | Good | 77.0% | 74.4% |
That said, neighborhood averages don't tell the whole story — there are standout locations even in areas that may appear less suitable.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Common signals across top-performing neighborhoods
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 6 different cities, with New York City claiming 14 of the top spots (56%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 14 neighborhoods (56% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Francisco: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Boston: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Diego: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 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.
Why some neighborhoods score high without being downtown
The concentration of 14 top-ranked neighborhoods in New York City (56% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that New York City's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Irish Pubs. Operators targeting this category should treat New York City neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for an Irish Pub?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods — trusted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide — and can help you find out the future success of your business before it opens. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
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.
Combining this list with a block-level walk-through
See also: Best Cities for Irish Pub — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Irish Pubs.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
Survivability isn't subtype-specific in isolation. Neighborhoods that work for Irish Pubs often work for related business types — here's the cross-subtype picture at different points in the Irish Pub ranking:
Murray-Hill, New York City — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Irish Pubs (81% survivability for Irish Pub) Other business types that thrive in Murray-Hill:
- Nail Salon (86% survivability)
- Tattoo & Piercing Shop (86% survivability)
- Beauty Salon (85% survivability)
North-Lake, Charlotte — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (56% survivability for Irish Pub) Other business types that thrive in North-Lake:
- Pet Boarding Facility (88% survivability)
- Indian Restaurant (88% survivability)
- Diner (88% survivability)
Check the cross-subtype list before signing. If a neighborhood is great for Irish Pubs but nothing else, treat that as data; if several subtypes score well together, the neighborhood-level signal is robust.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Diego: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Francisco: 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
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1426 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Irish Pubs. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages — specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.
What is the typical survivability range for Irish Pubs in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Irish Pubs average 77.5% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 56.9%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 20.6% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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 a 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 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, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Irish Pub surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
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 does the national ranking for Irish Pubs compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Irish Pubs identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 24 analyzed metros. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market — including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
What makes Murray Hill in New York City the best neighborhood for Irish Pubs?
Murray Hill in New York City ranks #1 for Irish Pubs with 81% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Irish Pub customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Irish Pubs across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.