My mom and I wanted to try a new place for dinner. We'd seen this place before and deciphered that it was an Irish place from the Guiness signs in the window.
Right away, you get the feeling that it is a genuine Irish pub. Not that I've ever been to a pub in Ireland, but I didn't feel like I was in Peoria, that's for sure. There are 2 bars and a couple of dining sections.
We sat in a strange size booth next to the bar, but we asked for a booth and it was the only one left.
Happy hour consisted of $1 off well drinks and appetizers. There was a decent selection of scotch and Irish Whiskey. We got the house scotch and paid $5 for it. The menu also said they sell cigars.
It made me think of the Ireland episode that Anthony Bourdain did. I could easily picture him in the place.
The menu was huge so we asked the waitress for suggestions, and she gave us a few of her favorites as well as a few of her least favorites.
I ordered the Gaelic Chicken which consisted of a giant heap of mashed potatoes covered with chicken breasts, veggies and a yummy mushroom sauce. It wasn't AMAZING, but it was good.
My mom had the Reuben with fried mushrooms. The corned beef was excellent (and HUGE) as were the mushrooms.
The bartender looked of Irish decent and the Guinness on tap looked delicious.
We will definitely be back!