Harp and Shamrock

2106 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233

The bar at the Harp and Shamrock. Photo by Michael Horne.

Opened in 1961, Harp and Shamrock was a tavern located at 2106 W. Wells St. in the Avenues West neighborhood.

The business is permanently closed.

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