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The Blarney Stone. Virginia Beach, Virginia
What I'm about to say next will certainly strike a few nerves with a few people, especially those who frequent this place and run the joint. The Blarney Stone has been here for years, and I'm sure it'll be here for more to come. So, at the end of the day, I'm going to say what I have to say and that's that.
The Drunken Mallard
May 215 min read
Murphy's Pub. Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Murphy's slaps, and if you're spending the night in VA Beach then you need to hang out with the friendly locals inside this establishment.
I love that they have actual signage and legitimate decor on the walls. You'll find authentic maps of Ireland with surnames on it, and other things that you won't find in the chain restaurants.
The Drunken Mallard
May 144 min read
Sine Irish Pub. Richmond, Virginia.
The sign out front is very legible, but a bit ugly in my opinion. Hey, I've seen some ugly faces out there who turn out to have some great personalities, so at the end of the day, who cares? Nothing's wrong with a butterface.
The Drunken Mallard
May 75 min read
Trinity Pub. Charlottesville, Virginia
Although, once you show up, you realize it's anything but nice, you feel out of place just for being out of school, and you spend every minute of your time waiting to finally get the hell out.
The Drunken Mallard
Apr 304 min read
Beef 'O' Brady's. Dade City, Florida
It's funny, actually, because when you take this thing full circle: I worked inside this exact Beef 'O' Brady's kitchen after I withdrew from Saint Leo University down the street. I went to school for Hotel Restaurant/Business Management, but I realized I didn't need a degree to manage restaurants or open one of my own. I figured, instead of wasting the next 4 years of my life sitting in a classroom and paying for it, I could be out in the field gaining experience and getting
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Apr 236 min read
Durty Nelly's. Charlottesville, Virginia
I can't say I've ever spent that much on a can of beer before, and I hope I never spend that much for one ever again! Perhaps Virginia slaps a 50% sales tax on cans of Guinness? I doubt it, but we'll blame it on the local government rather than the bar manager today (it's totally the bar manager's fault).
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Apr 165 min read
Macado's Pub. Lexington, Virginia
This article's going to start off strong. These first two paragraphs aren't for the feeble, so buckle up, and I hope to see you at the end!
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Apr 96 min read
Four Green Fields. Tampa Bay, Florida
If you're ever in the Tampa Airport, then I demand you to visit Fran. For your sake, because my life is so much better having shared an hour with this absolute gem of a woman, and I want you to experience it, too.
The Drunken Mallard
Apr 26 min read
McCracken's Irish Pub. Leesburg, Florida
Nothing beats a neighborhood Pub where you know who'll be there on what day and at what time talking about roughly the same thing each visit. Without that, then you're just a public bench without any tradition, character, or allure.
The Drunken Mallard
Mar 264 min read
Shamrock Lounge & Package. Leesburg, Florida.
There's a printed sign on the wall that says, "No fighting, if you do, you're barred for 30 days, no exceptions." I think it's hilarious. Most Pubs will ban you for life if you pick a fight. Here at the Shammy Lounge? Eh, just disappear for 30 days, let those raccoon eyes recover, and bring a case of beer for the fridge next time you come in and we'll call it even.
The Drunken Mallard
Mar 194 min read
Raglan Road. Disney Springs, Florida
I'm in love with the eye candy at the Raglan Road, and no, I'm not talking about the waitresses or Irish Dancers performing on the stage. I'm talking about the Pub's curb appeal and stunning interior design.
The Drunken Mallard
Mar 125 min read
O'Toole's Pub. Columbus, Ohio
An Irish Pub in an American strip mall is one that will typically suck, but has the small percent chance of blowing your mind. When I say, "suck," I'm talking about what people traditionally consider an Irish Pub to be "authentic," where many expect a touch of properness, craftsmanship, and worthy food. Any Craic Addict within the Drunken Mallard community knows that those aren't the only things that can make an American Irish Pub a fantastic one (although important).
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Feb 264 min read
Flanagan's Pub. Blacklick, Ohio
There are a handful of things that don't necessarily scratch the itch when comparing Flanagan's to Pubs rated above a 9. For one, the Guinness pour isn't what you want to see, and on top of the pour, it comes served in a 16oz glass rather than a traditional sized pint.
The Drunken Mallard
Feb 123 min read
H.M. Frank's. Jeffersonville, Indiana
This rustic little spot belongs to the same people that opened Pat O'Shea's across the river in Louisville. It's an inviting Pub, with sort of a "grab and go" culture to it.
The Drunken Mallard
Feb 53 min read
The Irish Rover. Louisville, Kentucky
The Irish Rover may have done everything correctly, but I guess what I'm ultimately saying is that they didn't hit a homerun in regard to anything. It's sort of like when a single guy sees a cute, funny girl at the bar. Just because she's cute and funny, does that mean he has to try and marry her?
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Jan 294 min read
Molly Malone's. Louisville, Kentucky
Molly Malone was known as the "tart with a cart," as she traveled around town with a wheelbarrow. She was a fish monger by day and a prostitute at night who died at an early age from a heavy fever. There's no way that woman could have smelled very well.
The Drunken Mallard
Jan 222 min read
Flanagan's Ale House. Louisville, Kentucky
It's not that it's bad, it's just not good enough. Flanagan's offers many good things, but the two distinctively better Pubs across the street put a bit of a damper on the Flanagan experience.
The Drunken Mallard
Jan 153 min read
O'Shea's World Famous Pub. Louisville, KY (Highlands)
As you sit at the main bar inside and place your head on a swivel, you'll notice many pleasant things. For one, if you look up, you'll see a beautiful skylight, bringing in sunlight from above which adds to the light coming in from the patio. You'll also capture an overhang of broken apart whiskey barrels (it's cool).
The Drunken Mallard
Jan 84 min read
The Dubliner. Louisville, KY
The worst rated Pub to date, The Dubliner in Louisville, KY. You can't have nice things without the bad ones! Check this out.
The Drunken Mallard
Dec 18, 20254 min read
Nora Mac's. Charlotte, NC
The city of Charlotte was incredibly small prior to the nineties, and then it exploded during the internet boom. Many of the buildings and architecture around the city were built at around the same time. A lot of buildings have the same style brick, windows, and overall commercial feel to them.
The Drunken Mallard
Dec 11, 20252 min read
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