Unconfirmed rumor of a new Irish pub in Riverside

[Shwaz]

Last night I saw the sandwich board out front and people going in.... but it turned out to be a soft "friends & family" opening.

The woman out front working the door said they were opening to the public on Saturday.

[The Compound]

Yeah I went last night, it a really cool place. We'll have a little review of it up on JacksonvilleConfidential.com later today.

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

Here's the link

http://www.jacksonvilleconfidential.com/2008/12/obrothers-irish-pub-first-look.html

[RiversideGator]

Looking forward to checking this place out.  Does it in any way resemble an authentic pub (i.e. as seen in Ireland or Britain)?

[ChriswUfGator]

Really looking forward to checking the place out!

Thanks for a great write-up, JC.

[The Compound]

Looking forward to checking this place out.  Does it in any way resemble an authentic pub (i.e. as seen in Ireland or Britain)?

I think so. Ive not been to Ireland, but Ive been to London. It definately has a pub feel, but definately a bit nicer and way cleaner, lol.  They also will have some different pub games when its done.

[Bewler]

This just sounds wicked nasty hella dope tight boiii.

Any word on the beers they'll be carrying?

[The Compound]

There are 18 taps on the inside bar but i'm not sure what All the beers will be. It wasn't finished yet.

[TREE4309]

Nice place...drink were pretty expensive though.  $5 pints I believe...

[RiversideGator]

Looking forward to checking this place out.  Does it in any way resemble an authentic pub (i.e. as seen in Ireland or Britain)?

I think so. Ive not been to Ireland, but Ive been to London. It definately has a pub feel, but definately a bit nicer and way cleaner, lol.  They also will have some different pub games when its done.

Good to hear.  There is nothing better than a proper pub IMO.  BTW, for a great list, complete with pictures and information, of traditional London pubs, check out this site:  http://www.pubs.com/home.cfm

I have had the good fortune to visit many of them.

[Bewler]

Yeah it was on the expensive side. Hopefully there’ll be a happy hour or some kind of drink specials soon.

[The Compound]

Yeah it was on the expensive side. Hopefully there’ll be a happy hour or some kind of drink specials soon.

They do have happy hour specials. $2.50 & $3 drafts, half price well drinks, and $4 house wine.

[Southbanker]

Actually, $5 for a guinness seems about right.  I was there this weekend and paid $3 during happy hour. 

And I am pleased to report that the food was good.  My bangers and mash were very tasty.

[Bewler]

Do you know if that's everyday or how long happy hour lasts? I work till 7 everyday so I usually miss out on the early fun.

[ChriswUfGator]

I know this is going to sound too rich for most people's pay grade (because I thought the same thing at first), but hear me out...

1171 on Edgewood has a fantastic happy hour that goes from 5-7, and the 2-4-1 applies to everything across the board, including premium liquors. If you want belvedere or grey goose, it's like $7 and 2-4-1. Martinis are also 2-4-1. So is everything else. And they have a really good pour too. So if you're looking for something besides beer in a happy hour, then you really can't beat it. They serve food at the bar, too, and as long as you stick to a burger or sandwiches, it's really pretty reasonable.

Obviously, it's a whole different experience than a pub setting, but I just figured I'd put it out there.