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Matt3989 t1_jcauum6 wrote

It depends on the vibe you're looking for? Crowded party bar? Irish food specials? Divey Irish pub?

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nonotsafestuff t1_jcb7s5t wrote

Literally everywhere will be a good place to go, especially if they even have a passing resemblance of being an Irish pub. Double that for any sports bar type place since it's also March madness. Triple it because public school teachers have a half day.

Some places will have tents with live bands set up as well into the night if that's the vibe you're going for but they will charge a cover/entrance fee for the privilege. In Canton, El Buffalo and Claddaghs usually has a tent set up. Delia Foley's in Fed Hill/Sobo will as well.

Fells will be crowded as well for all the reasons I mentioned in the first paragraph, especially Slainte and Max's.

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wesoloski t1_jcbcp1w wrote

Replying to cajunrockhound (#2,236,240)

For about ten years prior to Covid, we'd bring 40 ish people to James Joyce before/after the parade. We were well known, had our spot reserved every year, gifted our favorite bartender an award (we miss you Dave!), and had a great time every year.

Definite mixed feelings when Atlas resurrected JJ. However, a portion of our group went after the 5k this year. They tried to charge us a cover at the door that may or may not have been linked to a fundraiser they couldn't explain.

It feels a bit sterile in there now; not many decorations hung up and I don't particularly like the new paint scheme. Once the band started up it felt a bit more like old times. Drinks came fast enough, fish and chips were exactly what I needed at the time.

I'm glad JJ is open and that its not an empty storefront, but I do miss the old team and feel.

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Dyzerio t1_jcbgwtu wrote

Canton square normally is fun all weekend

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cajunrockhound t1_jcc6dbr wrote

Replying to wesoloski (#2,236,799)

Man that really breaks my heart for you all. That’s so shitty yet I’m not surprised at all. Agreed - I was glad to see it be brought back but not by Atlas.

My last memory there before Atlas took over was actually celebrating St. Patrick’s Day right before everything shut down during the pandemic. Me and my group went all out because we figured that it would be our last for a while and boy was it.

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dopkick t1_jckvgw1 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,237,322)

People hate on it but some of their experimental beers have been incredible. They take more risks than most/all smaller breweries. I recall their Lemon, Lavender, and Black Tea Golden Ale being an extremely approachable beer for those who aren't huge fans of beer. Much better than yet another uninspired IPA.

It's also a great place to meet coworkers due to easy parking and huge benches.

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