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This authentic Irish Pub
opened on June 26th, 2000, and is the only genuine Irish Pub on
South Beach. It followed in the wake of two sister operations in the
North East, Stamford and Hamden, CT, and will soon to be joined by a
fourth in New Haven, CT.
The
Pub is a remarkable collection of authentic Irish décor. The
interior is inspired by pubs the owners grew up seeing on the
streets of their native Ireland.
Three
brothers Eamon, Richard and Dennis are from County Kilkenny in the
South Eastern corner of Ireland.
The
Pub is an amazing feat of workmanship; the mahogany bar is imposing
and impressive. It was made and shipped directly from Ireland to be
reassembled here on the shores of Miami. There are a great deal of
original features within the pub. The beautiful cherry mahogany
tables and chairs were also custom made in Ireland and impart warmth
to the dining area.
The central theme of The
Playwright is a literary one, as seen by the photos of many famous
and infamous Irish playwrights. Also from the books and artifacts
scattered randomly around.
There
are particularly, two stunning stained glass windows at the back of
the bar, which were retrieved from a derelict church. As was the
amazing oak pulpit, which instead of holding sermons in a 18th
century church in some small country parish is now home to the DJ
and sound booth.
From
the gothic style chandeliers to the old style collectibles the whole
pub has a distinctive European feel. But the overall atmosphere is
relaxed and homey. Somewhere to sit and enjoy a pint of beer, of
which the selection is large and varied. There are over 13 draft
beers including the best pint of Guinness this side of St James
Gate. St James Gate is the home of the Guinness brewery in Dublin,
Ireland.
Most
of the draft beers are imports that find an appreciative audience
here in cosmopolitan South Beach.
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