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We were hoping to find a terrific Irish Pub in our neighborhood, but didn't.
As a Sports Bar, this place is pretty good. Lots of big screen TVs, showing many different games and auto races on the day we came. Some of the tables have TVs of their own, so that could be a very useful thing!
Classic rock music from the 70s and 80s playing at an appropriate volume level in the background. We had no trouble conversing.
Having checked the menu on line, we ordered a Guinness and Kilt Lifter draft. Didn't have either. (Can a well-run Irish Pub really be out of Guinness?) Settled for a Blue Moon and Irish Red Amber. Former was good, as usual, the latter a little watery for my taste.
Terrific service throughout the visit. Server stopped by frequently to see if everything was OK and if we needed anything.
Tonight's special was $9.99 for three of the Irish dinners, so I ordered a Shepherd's Pie. Very disappointing, as the "mashed potatoes" on top were clearly made from flakes. Menu promised peas, carrots, and other vegetables inside. There were a few, but small pieces and not crunchy as I had hoped. No sides, but a couple of ordinary white-bread rolls--just as you might find at the grocery store. This dish disappointed, as I have had many better at many Irish Pubs in the area.
My companion ordered the Sligo burger, featuring BBQ bacon and jalapenos covered in cheddar cheese. The sandwich was the best of our dishes, juicy and tasty. Side of fries was OK, but just ordinary.
Many families at this hour. We sat in the lower portion, rather than the bar, and found the atmosphere pleasant. Restroom was what you would expect from a local bar--neither clean nor dirty.
We might go back to see a sporting event on TV, but not as a place to eat a meal.
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