The building was designed by an architect in Ireland who worked with Fran to recreate a truly Irish experience, starting on the exterior which is a replica of a typical Irish rural town scene. The building is purpose built and covers 5,000 Sq. Ft.
On the East side of the building you see a typical Irish Post Office. Offig an Phoist - Offig is Irish for "Office" and An Phoist is Irish for "The Post" or "Mail". On the south side of the building, along our Patio, you see the public house, the merchant and the tobacconist storefronts. Victorian gates will soon be erected at the entrance and back end of the patio. The patio area will sit about 50 people during the warmer months, and will be open this Spring. The Patio will also be opened and screened for special events such at St. Patrick's Day weekend.
When you enter the main door you see the beautiful Victorian Bar, which is based on a Dublin theme. Here you notice the excellent wood work which is evident throughout. The walls adorn pictures of Dublin, and you notice the traditional sign writing of well known places such as Trinity College and Croke Park. This is the type of bar that would typically be frequented by urban workers in Dublin.
On the Victorian side of the bar is the Snug area where you see two traditional Irish snugs. The history of the snug began in Ireland in the late 19th Century. In days past, you typically paid a higher price to sit in the snugs for the privacy they provided. The snug was not just for the well off, and professional town folk, but also for ladies, at a time when it was not common practice for them to be seen in the Pub. In rural Ireland, up into the 1960's, cattle and other farm animals were sold on the street, and to close the deal, both parties would enter the snug to finalize the agreement and exchange cash. The deal was considered closed when the parties would spit on their hands and shake on it. It was customary for the seller to give some money back to the buyer for good luck. Both parties woudl then enjoy a pint together.
On the other side of the Victorian Bar, under a small portal, you enter the Country Bar. The theme of this bar is more in the image of rural Ireland. A typical country bar would traditionally be frequented by the working class folks and farmers, who would come in for a pint, a whiskey, and a "bit of craic" (Craic is the Irish term for "fun"). This would be the most popular place for townsfolk after a long day's work, where they could enjoy some traditional Irish music before returning home. The country bar features an open fireplace and an area for musicians to play their instruments. Bridie McKenna's will feature live traditional and modern music weekly. The floor is styled on a traditional slate/stone floor which is ideal for those lively Irish Jigs and Reels. The walls are adorned with pictures of rural settings and people, and traditional Irish sports like Hurling and Gaelic Football.
Behind both bars you'll find our very comfortable Library Room with breathtaking wood-work and an open fireplace. This room is themed on Irish culture, along with two other great loves of the Irish - Golf and Horse Racing. This room is open to the public everyday for those look for more intimate dining experience. This room is ideal for enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, holding a business luncheon, or enjoying a romantic dinner.
Through the back doors of the Library, we feature a large party room. This room features a 70" TV for viewing of international sporting events such as Soccer, Rugby, along with popular American sports like professional football and baseball. There are also four professional dart-boards in this room for competitions. This room will be open for overflow crowds whenever needed and is available for private parties.
The huge Patio will be open to all during the warmer months, and open for special occasions throughout the year. The entire restaurant is wired for web access as a convenience to our customers.
