For those of you who missed Sunday’s parade or are just looking for an Irish pub to stop and get a Guinness at tonight, I highly recommend Molly Darcy’s on Mill Plain Road.
The pub is as Irish as they get in Connecticut, that’s for sure. But be warned: the pub is typically packed on holidays and according to one of the managers, whose family owns the restaurant, St. Patrick’s Day is tied for New Year’s Day in terms of patrons.
We're all Irish tonight!
I anticipate waiting in a long line that wraps around the front of the building, so if you are just looking for a quick car bomb or two, this is not the place for you tonight. If you fall into this group: try the free Guinness Pub Finder iPhone or iPod Touch app.
Molly Darcy’s has an open atmosphere, with high ceilings, a large dance floor and a giant rectangular bar that services all four sides: two different rooms and stools on the sides connecting them.
The pub opened early today, at 10 a.m., for those lucky enough to have the day off (or free to stop in for a mid-morning break). Unfortunately, I had neither. But I am looking forward to tonight’s performances which include:
- Irish step dancers
- Pipe and drums
- Bag pipers
- DJ Mix Master Mark
- Shannon Breeze
Like my family always says, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Not necessarily as Irish as me (with red hair and freckles), but drink a few pints and you will start talking like you are right off the boat.
Have fun but not too much fun — make sure to have a sober driver and be safe. And WEAR GREEN.
