Just had food and drinks at Kennedy's and for a bar with an Irish Pub flair, it succeeds.
The checker boards inlaid on the table was a nice touch. Our server Marghy was attentive and extremely cordial. She also had a strong resemblance to Jenny Dell (my favorite Red Sox reporter) so she had that going for her :)
Guinness was served at proper temperature and the wing sauce was extremely tasty. We tried the hot garlic and the BBQ which both had a tang and zing. We inquired about how the blackened Parmesean sauce was made and Marghy was knowledgeable about it's ingredients. As a bartender, food and drink knowledge is important to me, and her food knowledge was excellent.
After the wings myself and two friends had the burger, Reuben and fish and chips respectively.
My friends really likes the fish and chips and the burger. The mashed potato side was large and tasty.
My Reuben was fine. As a NY deli guy, I am picky so it's hard for me to rave about sandwiches. I will say the fries were subpar. Not that they were prepared wrong, they just lacked flavor IMO.
All in all for a first experience, I had a very good time. I am looking forward to come back next week for $15 unlimited bloody Mary's as I watch sports on their many TV screens.
Good feel about this place all around.