"0"^^ . . "2014-04-29T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "I was torn between 2 and 3 stars. I tried this place for the first time last weekend due to some friends who wanted to drink here. \n\nThere is really two stories when it comes to my experience.\n\nThe food- This is where I would give this place 2 or maybe even 1 star. I love shepherds pie and it was of course on the menu, so I ordered it. It was a somewhat decent portion and looked good. However, the goodness ended there. When I laid my fork into it I discovered that this was not a shepherds pie. What I was served was a liquid soup like substance. I couldn't even eat it with a fork so I had to request a spoon, which was an adventure. I had to wait 10 minutes before I could get someones attention to bring me a spoon. \n\nThe drinks- They have a decent beer selection, but I wouldn't go back for that. What I would go back is for their mixed drinks. They have a nice drink selection and do a great job making them. They take their time and make them right with some semi-advanced techniques. Although the bartenders sucked as waiters/waitresses (see spoon story above), they were great bartenders. I would easily give this place 4 or 5 stars when it comes to drinks.\n\nWill I come back? Maybe, but I will not order food here again. It is a shame since this is the only Irish Pub in Champaign/Urbana. No, Murphy's does not count as an Irish Pub or anything. Using a green shamrock and an Irish name doesn't make a bar an Irish Pub."^^ . . "1"^^ . "2"^^ . .