Here in Portland, Oregon...we have a few of the themed pubs....most of them are only there where frat boys and sorority girls can get together and get really pissed....and puke in the heads...one of which is Kells...which while there is a good punk band that plays there called Amadan....most of the irish themed bands they have are fairly mild...singing the same crap every one else does....

However, we do have Biddy McGraw's in NE Portland....this pub has a republican feel to it...and they will have some great music there from time to time...

However the most comfortable....neighbourhood friendly pub we have is an English themed one...called the Horse Brass. Kids re welcome accompanied by adults before 9 pm....they have good food lots of good beer...and you don't need to shout so your neighbour can hear you...and the staff are really friendly....you can go in and sit for a few hours...and just read...write...go on your computer...chat with mates...and only hve a couple of drinks or so in all that time...