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  • Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant Apex

5490 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC
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Seasonal Features
NFL City Salutes
Daily Menu
Weekday Lunch Menu
N/A Beverages

Featured Items

  • Fish & Chips

    Our specialty! Two filets of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
    $22.00
  • French Onion Soup

    A classic crock of rich broth simmered with caramelized onions, topped with layers of melted Swiss and provolone cheeses broiled to a golden, crispy finish.
    $9.00
  • Reuben

    A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye with Swiss cheese topped with coleslaw, and our house spicy topped with sauerkraut, and our house Thousand Island dressing.
    $19.00

Seasonal Features

  • Hearthstone Rib and Rice Soup

    A hearty and comforting blend of tender prime rib, rice, and garden vegetables simmered in a rich beef and herb broth.
    $8.00
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Bacon/Sriracha Honey

    Crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with bacon and topped with sriracha honey glaze.
    $11.00
  • Cookies & Cream Cheesecake

    NY cheesecake loaded with chunks of Oreo cookies, decorated with whipped cream, and baked on top of an Oreo crust.
    $11.00

NFL City Salutes

  • Houston Texans Smoked Brisket Queso Dip

    House-smoked brisket chopped and mixed into creamy queso, topped with fresh Pico de Gallo and served with tri-colored tortilla chips.
    $15.00
  • Kansas City Chiefs Smoked Brisket Sandwich

    Kansas City-style smoked brisket sliced thin, topped with white cheddar cheese, house-made KC style barbecue sauce and onion ring served on grilled brioche with your choice of side.
    $21.00
  • Arizona Cardinals Chicken Chimichanga

    Sliced seasoned chicken, cheese and pico de gallo stuffed tortilla, deep fried and topped with roasted habenaro and corn sauce, served with white rice and desert corn. Garnished with avocado and pico de gallo.
    $18.00

Daily Menu

Starters

  • "Not So" Scotch Eggs

    Our take on the traditional Scotch egg featuring four hard-boiled egg halves filled with a crispy sausage croquette, served with our Ale & Mustard Aioli.
    $11.00
  • Boneless Wings

    Eight house-battered chicken tenders served plain or tossed in your choice of buffalo, habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
    $13.00
  • Boxty Sampler

    An appetizer size of our Killarney, Mullingar & Donegal boxty. (See entrées for descriptions)
    $18.00
  • Brisket Nachos

    An Irish twist on nachos! House-made potato chips topped with tender Guinness-braised beef brisket, melted cheddar, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and our creamy horseradish sauce.
    $22.00
  • Brisket Nachos (Half)

    An Irish twist on nachos! House-made potato chips topped with Guinness‑braised beef brisket, melted cheddar, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and creamy horseradish sauce.
    $14.00
  • Chip Shoppe Brisket Poutine

    Hand‑cut fries topped with Guinness‑braised brisket, lightly battered Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds, and rich brown gravy.
    $16.00
  • Cheddar Cheese Curds

    Golden white cheddar curds, lightly battered, fried, and served with our sweet red pepper jelly.
    $14.00
  • Dublin Spice Bag

    Hand-cut fries are loaded with crispy habaneromarinated chicken, stir-fried onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños, tossed in our signature spice blend, drizzled with Chip Shoppe curry and Sweet Thai Chili sauces, topped with green onion.
    $16.00
  • Irish Egg Rolls

    A Doherty's classic! Three hand-rolled egg rolls sliced in half filled with our house-cured corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, served with our signature Thousand Island dressing.
    $16.00
  • Jumbo Buffalo Wings (10)

    Chicken wings tossed in your choice of housemade buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
    $19.00
  • Jumbo Buffalo Wings (5)

    Chicken wings tossed in your choice of housemade buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
    $11.00
  • Pretzel Bites

    Salted pretzel bites served with our signature beer cheese dip crafted from a blend of white cheddar, parmesan, and Red Oak amber ale, topped with green onion.
    $14.00
  • Shrimp Puppies

    Over a quarter-pound of shrimp coated in our signature hush puppy batter and fried until golden. Served with a side of our house-made remoulade.
    $13.00
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    A warm blend of fresh spinach, creamy cheeses, and artichoke hearts topped with a parmesan crust and broiled to a crisp finish. Served with herb-brushed pita.
    $14.00

Soups

  • Potato Leek Soup

    Creamy potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and green onion.
    $8.00
  • French Onion Soup

    A classic crock of rich broth simmered with caramelized onions, topped with layers of melted Swiss and provolone cheeses broiled to a golden, crispy finish.
    $9.00

Salads

Add Chicken +$6, Shrimp +$7, Salmon* $12, or Steak* +$13
  • Side Field of Greens

    A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served as a side or full salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
    $8.00
  • Side Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons served as a side or full salad.
    $8.00
  • Field of Greens Salad

    A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served as a side or full salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
    $11.00
  • Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons served as a side or full salad.
    $11.00
  • Dill Salmon Salad

    Freshly grilled salmon served on a bed of spinach, topped with cucumber, onion, hard-boiled egg, and pralines, with our dill vinaigrette served on the side.
    $23.00
  • Steak & Feta Salad

    Sliced petit filet served over a bed of spring mix with feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, and tomato, served with our bloody mary vinaigrette on the side.
    $24.00
  • Goat Cheese Salad

    Crispy goat cheese fritters on a bed of spring mix with avocado, craisins, pralines, and roasted sweet potatoes served with our green apple vinaigrette on the side.
    $15.00

Irish Boxties

A full sized traditional potato pancake with your choice of our savory fillings served with potato croquettes and haricots verts.
  • Donegal Boxty

    Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized red onions, and roasted red peppers drizzled with a light red wine reduction with mild provolone and green onion.
    $18.00
  • Killarney Boxty

    Marinated chicken folded into a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with buttery Havarti and fresh basil.
    $18.00
  • Mullingar Boxty

    Tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onions, topped with house creamy horseradish sauce.
    $21.00

Sandwiches

  • Braised Brisket Melt

    Our tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onion, served on grilled sourdough with melted white cheddar and a side of our creamy horseradish sauce.
    $20.00
  • Co. Cork Cheesesteak

    Thin-sliced sirloin grilled with whiskey onions and sherried mushrooms, layered with creamy Havarti cheese and garlic aioli on a toasted hoagie roll.
    $20.00
  • Combo Stack

    A ½ lb of corned beef & pastrami served Reuben or Rachel style!
    $26.00
  • Dublin Chicken Sandwich

    Choose grilled, blackened, fried, or Buffalo-style, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted brioche bun.
    $18.00
  • Fish & Chipwich

    Light & flaky, batter-fried whitefish topped with tartar sauce, house-made pub chips, and coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun.
    $18.00
  • Rachel

    A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye with Swiss cheese topped with coleslaw, and our house spicy mustard aioli.
    $19.00
  • Reuben

    A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye with Swiss cheese topped with coleslaw, and our house spicy topped with sauerkraut, and our house Thousand Island dressing.
    $19.00
  • Turkey Torta Club

    Grilled turkey and bacon with melted white cheddar, shredded lettuce, creamy mashed avocado, house chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, and lime crema, all stacked on a soft telera bun and topped with a fried jalapeño.
    $18.00
  • Whiskey Chicken Salad

    Chef's homemade chicken salad with a hint of Irish whiskey served on grilled wheat or as a wrap with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
    $16.00

Burgers

Served with a pickle spear & your choice of a House Side. Add Cheese, Whiskey Caramelized Onions, Bacon, or Avocado +$2. Substitute an Udi's© GF Bun +$3.
  • Doherty Melt

    An Irish twist on the Patty Melt - A burger patty made from a blend of ground beef and corned beef served on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, sauerkraut, and spicy mustard aioli.
    $20.00
  • Doherty's Pub Burger

    A hearty Angus burger, freshly prepared and cooked to order, topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a grilled brioche bun.
    $18.00
  • Whiskey Burger

    A hearty Angus burger, freshly prepared and cooked to order, topped with double cheddar cheese, bacon & whiskey caramelized onions on a grilled brioche bun.
    $20.00
  • Doner Lamb Burger

    Our seasoned lamb patty topped with a creamy feta spread, spring greens, harissa aioli, and a cucumber–hot pepper relish, served on a toasted brioche bun.
    $20.00

Entrées

  • Fish & Chips

    Our specialty! Two filets of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
    $22.00
  • Half Fish & Chips

    One filet of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
    $18.00
  • Bangers & Mash

    Traditional Irish sausages topped with whiskey caramelized onions and savory brown gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
    $20.00
  • Beef & Guinness Stew

    Hearty Irish stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and seasonings, simmered with Guinness and served with beer bread muffins.
    $19.00
  • Celtic Cordon Bleu

    Herb-crusted chicken filled with corned beef Rockefeller stuffing served over fresh mashed potatoes and broccoli, topped with our creamy béchamel sauce.
    $23.00
  • Cider-Glazed Salmon

    Fresh pan-seared salmon drizzled with a cider glaze, served over sautéed spinach and a cheddar potato cake. Topped with crunchy pecans and green onions.
    $26.00
  • Corned Beef & Cabbage

    House-cured corned beef, hand-sliced and served over a bed of cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, served with spicy mustard.
    $25.00
  • Gaelic Steak Medallions

    Grilled tenderloin medallions served over an Irish Whiskey peppercorn gravy with mashed potatoes & haricots verts.
    $34.00
  • Galway Bay Fish Tacos

    Blackened whitefish with avocado, pico de gallo, and lettuce in flour tortillas, drizzled with our chipotle aioli and served with potato croquettes.
    $18.00
  • Mum's Meatloaf

    Tender house-made meatloaf smothered in our whiskey peppercorn gravy served with mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
    $20.00
  • Shepherd's Pie

    A blend of savory ground lamb and beef simmered with onions, carrots, and peas in a rich, flavorful gravy. Topped with mashed potatoes and baked to a golden browned perfection and served with beer bread muffins.
    $20.00
  • Smothered Filet Tips

    Tenderloin steak tips sautéed with whiskey onions and sherry mushrooms smothered in sherry demiglace. Served over rice with honey-glazed carrots and garnished with green onion.
    $28.00
  • Tri-Colour Rice Bowl

    A colorful medley of roasted broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, and sweet potatoes, tossed in warm apple cider vinaigrette, drizzled with a blood orange balsamic reduction, and served over white rice. Add Chicken +$6, Shrimp +$7, Salmon* +$12 or Steak* +$13.
    $15.00

Kid's Menu

All kids meals include your choice of fries, green beans or apple sauce. For Kids 10 & under.
  • Kid's Cheeseburger

    Served with your choice of side.
    $8.00
  • Kid's Chicken Fingers

    Served with your choice of side.
    $8.00
  • Kid's Fish & Chips

    Served with your choice of side.
    $8.00
  • Kid's Grilled Cheese

    Served with your choice of side.
    $8.00
  • Kid's Mac & Cheese

    Served with your choice of side.
    $8.00
  • Kid's Shepherd's Pie

    Served with your choice of side.
    $8.00

Desserts

  • Baileys Chocolate Mousse

    Silky chocolate mousse, delicately infused with Baileys Irish Cream for a smooth, creamy finish with whipped cream.
    $8.00
  • Traditional Bread Pudding

    A classic dessert featuring our spiced pecan and cranberry bread pudding, topped with Irish whiskey cream sauce and whipped cream.
    $8.00

Sides

  • Side Dressing

    $1.00
  • Side Sauce or Gravy

  • Side Broccoli

    $5.00
  • Side Coleslaw

    $5.00
  • Side Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    $5.00
  • Side Gravy Fries

    $6.00
  • Side Hand-Cut Fries

    $5.00
  • Side Haricots Verts

    $5.00
  • Side Mashed Potatoes

    $5.00
  • Side Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

    $5.00
  • Side Potato Croquettes

    $5.00
  • Side Pub Chips

    $5.00
  • Side Roasted Carrots

    $4.00
  • Side Sautéed Spinach

    $5.00
  • Side Sherried Mushrooms

    $4.00
  • Side Sweet Potato Fries

    $5.00
  • Side Bacon Cheese Fries

    Our hand-cut fries topped with bacon and melted cheddar, served with ranch.
    $8.00
  • Side Stout Fries

    Our hand-cut fries topped with house gravy and melted cheddar.
    $8.00
  • Side Onion Rings

    $8.00

Weekday Lunch Menu

Entrées

  • Pick 2 Lunch Combo

    Choose from Half-Sandwiches (Limit 1 per combo), Soups, Salads & Sides.
    $14.00
  • Pick 3 Lunch Combo

    Choose from Half-Sandwiches (Limit 1 per combo), Soups, Salads & Sides.
    $18.00
  • Half Fish & Chips

    One filet of light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Served with hand-cut fries and your choice of tangy coleslaw or crisp haricots verts.
    $18.00
  • Lunch Shepherd's Pie

    A blend of savory ground lamb and beef simmered with onions, carrots, and peas in a rich, flavorful gravy. Topped with mashed potatoes and baked to a golden browned perfection and served with beer bread muffins.
    $15.00
  • Lunch Bangers & Mash

    Traditional Irish sausages topped with caramelized onions and savory brown gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.
    $16.00
  • Lunch Beef & Guinness Stew

    Hearty Irish stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and seasonings, simmered with Guinness and served with beer bread muffins.
    $14.00
  • Lunch Corned Beef & Cabbage

    House-cured corned beef, hand-sliced and served over a bed of cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, accompanied by spicy mustard.
    $19.00

N/A Beverages

  • Apple Juice

    $4.00
  • Cranberry Juice

    $4.00
  • Diet Dr. Pepper

    $3.00
  • Diet Pepsi

    $3.00
  • Dr. Pepper

    $3.00
  • Milk

    $4.00
  • Mountain Dew

    $3.00
  • Orange Juice

    $4.00
  • Pepsi

    $3.00
  • Root Beer

    $3.00
  • Schweppes Ginger Ale

    $3.00
  • Starry

    $3.00
  • Sweet Tea

    $3.00
  • Tropicana Lemonade

    $3.00
  • Unsweet Tea

    $3.00

Smothered Filet Tips

$28.00

Tenderloin steak tips sautéed with whiskey onions and sherry mushrooms smothered in sherry demiglace. Served over rice with honey-glazed carrots and garnished with green onion.

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Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant Locations and Ordering Hours

Apex

(919) 387-4100
5490 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502
Closed • Opens Thursday at 11AM

Cary

(919) 388-9930
1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519
Closed • Opens Thursday at 11AM

Holly Springs

(919) 651-3500
3149 McChesney Hill Loop, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Closed • Opens Thursday at 11AM

Pittsboro

(919) 642-8989
56 Sanford Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Closed • Opens Thursday at 11AM
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