Slainte November 18, 2006I imagine that it’s the exact language that this place trades on that ruins its chances to be...
Swift Hibernian Lounge February 5, 2004I’m woefully deficient in my knowledge of seventeenth century Irish authors. I think Jonathan Swift wrote some television...
McCormack’s August 6, 2003[CLOSED] It’s so nice that the old, neighborhood alcoholics have somewhere to go. Shunned by the yuppies and...
Pig ‘n’ Whistle August 6, 2003[CLOSED] Sure it’s authentic and everything (complete with Irish waitresses, wood and the stink of beer), but even...
P.D. O’Hurley’s August 6, 2003[CLOSED] Some might say P.D. stands for “pretty disappointing” or “poor decision,” but we here at The Survey...
St. Andrews August 6, 2003[CLOSED] If the phrase “if it’s not Scottish, it’s crap” is to be taken seriously, then by the...
O’Flaherty’s Ale House August 6, 2003[CLOSED] Come one; come all to the God awful fakery that is O’Flaherty’s. There’s just something about an...
McHale’s April 1, 2003[CLOSED] Don’t let the cover fool you, this isn’t the OTB junkie hang out it appears to be....
Finnegan’s Wake December 12, 2002Unfortunately the name of this joint is very apropos. It made me feel very sad–mainly for this Finnegan...
St. Dymphna’s October 14, 2002[CLOSED] Irish food gets a bad rap. Okay, so some of it is kinda watery and boiled, but...
B.B. Doyle’s October 14, 2002[CLOSED] became: The House of Brews The B.B. in this bar’s name must stand for boring and boisterous....
Barney Mac’s June 9, 2002[CLOSED] became: Oliver’s Bar and Grill Not to be confused with Original King of Comedy, Bernie Mac, this...
Fiddlesticks Pub & Grill June 9, 2002There are so many Irish pubs in this city. There are so many boring, awful Irish pubs in...
The Half King June 9, 2002[CLOSED] Owned by Sebastian “Perfect Storm” Junger (along with a couple partners) The Half King is one of...
McAleer’s Pub August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Looking for a good, honest to goodness pub that serves great burgers and a decent pint? Look...
St. Mark’s Ale House August 4, 2001[CLOSED] We’re not sure there was a huge outcry for a brightly-lit sports bar in this neighborhood, but...
The Parlour August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Apparently there is a restaurant attached to this Irish bar. We had no idea. That aside, this...
J.G. Melon August 4, 2001So, it ain’t the Plaza. Actually, it’s barely some place you’d think about consuming foodstuffs. The dust alone...