Restaurant Review: Maggie O'Neill's Pub and Restaurant in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Always wanted to travel to Ireland but never quite had the cash? Well, hidden deep in Drexel Hill lays this little gem from the Emerald Isle. Themed pubs are two a penny, but a high attention to detail (not to mention accuracy) and excellent customer service sets Maggie O'Neill's Pub and Restaurant apart from the rest.
Walking into Maggie O'Neill's for the first time I was amazed at just how well the captured the essence of Ireland while not overdoing it. A traditional, green Irish telephone booth and a rustic, wooden floor greet you in the foyer. And just above the door, visitors are welcomed by an inscription on the wall: "There are no strangers here just friends that you have yet to meet."
Venturing into the main bar, a friendly greeter follows up on that promise with a wide smile. Visitors can choose between three bars for drinking. With so much choice, it's hardly surprising that it's a firm favorite with locals. An active events calendar, including drinks specials, live music and sporting events, means it's always lively.
Those hoping to grab a bite of traditional pub fare can take their meals in the main bar. This impressive room is the heart of the pub. And taking pride of place there is a one-of-a-kind highly decorative walnut bar. Mementos and antiquities from Ireland abound in this space; capturing the real feel of an Irish pub.
The menu at Maggie O'Neill's has the Gaelic touch. Those hoping to recreate the experience can begin their meal with Galway mussels, Sulley shrimp or even a properly pulled pint of Guinness, the latter being a personal favorite of many (including myself).
The restaurant offers an impressive selection of seafood dishes, including the traditional fish and chips. Served with a wedge of lime, the fish's light, Corona batter makes a refreshing change to stodgy batter served at other so-called Irish pubs.
Walking into Maggie O'Neill's for the first time I was amazed at just how well the captured the essence of Ireland while not overdoing it. A traditional, green Irish telephone booth and a rustic, wooden floor greet you in the foyer. And just above the door, visitors are welcomed by an inscription on the wall: "There are no strangers here just friends that you have yet to meet."
Venturing into the main bar, a friendly greeter follows up on that promise with a wide smile. Visitors can choose between three bars for drinking. With so much choice, it's hardly surprising that it's a firm favorite with locals. An active events calendar, including drinks specials, live music and sporting events, means it's always lively.
Those hoping to grab a bite of traditional pub fare can take their meals in the main bar. This impressive room is the heart of the pub. And taking pride of place there is a one-of-a-kind highly decorative walnut bar. Mementos and antiquities from Ireland abound in this space; capturing the real feel of an Irish pub.
The menu at Maggie O'Neill's has the Gaelic touch. Those hoping to recreate the experience can begin their meal with Galway mussels, Sulley shrimp or even a properly pulled pint of Guinness, the latter being a personal favorite of many (including myself).
The restaurant offers an impressive selection of seafood dishes, including the traditional fish and chips. Served with a wedge of lime, the fish's light, Corona batter makes a refreshing change to stodgy batter served at other so-called Irish pubs.
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