| Cuisines | American, Irish |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 603 319 1680 |
| Website | www.rira.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 22 Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH 03801 |
Ri Ra Irish Pub - Portsmouth
| Cuisine type | American | |
| Price range | $30 and under |
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About Ri Ra Irish Pub - Portsmouth
Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant is set within a beautifully restored old bank building located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. The ornate pub interior is complete with salvaged furnishings from Ireland lending to the warm pub style of 19th century Dublin. We offer live music 5 days a week, an extensive drink list and a modern take on traditional Irish fare.
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Menus
- All Day Menu
- Beverage Menu
- Catering Menu
Starters & To Share
| Award-Winning Seafood Chowder | Icelandic haddock, clam, shrimp, crab, potatoes, herbs, cream |
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| All-Natural Wings | $13.00 | House spiced wings, your choice of mild, wild, Guinness BBQ or Jameson honey glaze, celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dip | ||||
| Avocado Toast | $10.00 | Smashed avocado, tomato, goat cheese, pickled red onions, balsamic glaze drizzle | ||||
| Southern Fried Pickles | $10.00 | Dill pickle chips, cherry peppers, buttermilk, spicy panko, smoked tomato mayo | ||||
| Chicken Bites | $10.00 | Fried buttermilk battered all-natural chicken, celery sticks, honey mustard dip | ||||
| Everything Pretzels Rods | $10.00 | Butter brushed, "Everything" spiced and baked, mustard beer cheese | ||||
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | $11.00 | Cast iron baked spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, onion, toasted baguette | ||||
| Pickleback Sliders* | $12.00 | Peppered beef patties, American cheese, Jameson glaze, pickle chips, brioche buns | ||||
| Hand Cut Chips | $7.00 | House malt vinegar mayo |
Greens
| Top Chop Salad | $14.00 | Chopped greens, grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, blue cheese, mustard vinaigrette |
| Shrimp Salad | $14.00 | Grilled shrimp, romaine, marinated tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cherry peppers, whipped feta, house Goddess dressing |
| Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad* | $15.00 | Crisp romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, Caesar dressing |
Plates
| Fish & Chips | $17.00 | Lager battered Icelandic haddock, hand cut fries, tartar sauce, lemon wedge |
| All-Day Irish Breakfast* | $14.00 | The proper fry up! 2 eggs, Irish bangers & rashers, black & white pudding, grilled tomato, mushrooms, toast |
| Cottage Pie | $14.00 | Ground beef, peas, carrots, onions, rich brown gravy, broiled mashed potato & cheddar cheese |
| Summer Salmon | $18.00 | Grilled salmon, Israeli couscous, marinated tomatoes, olives & cucumber, herbs, Goddess dressing |
Burgers & Sandwiches
| Pub Burger* | $14.00 | Grilled prime beef patty, choice of American, Swiss, cheddar or blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, toasted bun |
| Guinness BBQ* | $15.00 | Grilled prime beef patty, house-made Guinness BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, beer battered onion rings, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun |
| Spicy Maple Bacon Burger* | $15.00 | Grilled prime beef patty, spicy maple glazed bacon, cheddar cheese, malted fried onions, house cut vinegar dusted crisps, toasted bun |
| Veggie Burger | $12.00 | House-made cauliflower & quinoa patty, smashed avocado, house-made slaw, sriracha mayo, toasted bun |
| Publican Reuben | $13.00 | Beer braised corned beef brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Marie Rose sauce, grilled rye |
| The Kilcooly | $13.00 | Oven roasted turkey, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, green apple, cran-rosemary mayo, grilled sourdough |
| Balsamic Chicken Sandwich | $13.00 | Grilled, marinated chicken breast, roasted peppers, grilled onions, mixed greens, whipped feta, sourdough, balsamic vinaigrette |
Sides
| Hand Cut Chips | $5.00 | |
| Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries | $5.00 | |
| Beer Battered Onion Rings | $5.00 | |
| Mixed Greens or Caesar Salad | $4.00 | |
| Mashed Potatoes | $4.00 | |
| House-Made Vinegar Slaw | $4.00 | |
| Couscous Salad | $5.00 |
Beer
Craft & Seasonal Draft Rotations
| Sam Adams Seasonal; MA | $5.50 | |
| Select Import Rotation | $5.50 |
Crisp
| Truly Spiked Sparkling Water; MA (5.0%) | $6.00 | |
| Amstel Light; HOL (3.5%) | $5.00 | |
| Corona Light; MEX (4.1%) | $4.00 | |
| Corona; MEX (4.6%) | $5.00 | |
| Harp; IRE (5.0%) | $5.00 | |
| Stella Artois; BEL (5.0%) | $5.50 |
Balanced
| Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; CA (5.0%) | $5.00 | |
| Smithwick's Irish Ale; IRE (4.5%) | $6.00 | |
| Switchback Unfiltered Ale; VT (5.0%) | $5.50 | |
| Stark Tasha's Red Ale; NH (5.0%) | $5.00 | |
| Kaliber Non-Alcoholic; IRE (0.5%) | $5.00 |
Hoppy
| Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'; CA (7.5%) | $6.00 | |
| Founders All Day IPA; MI (4.7%) | $5.50 | |
| Omission IPA Gluten Free; OR (6.3%) | $5.00 | |
| Blue Point Mosaic IPA; NY (4.8%) | $5.00 | |
| Lord Hobo Boom Sauce; MA (7.8%) | $8.00 | |
| Stone IPA; CA (6.9%) | $5.50 | |
| Dogfish Head 60min IPA; DE (6.0%) | $6.00 | |
| Dogfish Head 90min IPA; DE (9.0%) | $8.00 |
Roasty
| Guinness Irish Stout; IRE (4.2%) | $6.50 | |
| Murphy's Irish Stout; IRE (4.0%) | $6.00 |
Fruity, Spicy
| Blue Moon Belgian White; CO (5.4%) | $5.50 | |
| Hoegaarden Witbier; BEL (4.9%) | $6.00 | |
| Dogfish Head Seaquench Ale; DE (4.9%) | $5.50 | |
| Boss Flamingo Bronze Ale; NH (7.2%) | $6.00 | |
| Sam Adams Porch Rocker; MA (4.5%) | $5.50 | |
| Allagash White; ME (5.0%) | $6.50 | |
| Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale; KY (8.0%) | $7.50 |
Ciders
| Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime; SWE (4.5%) | $6.00 | |||
| Rekorderlig Mango-Raspberry; SWE (4.5%) | $6.00 | |||
| Woodchuck Seasonal; VT (5.0%) | $5.00 | |||
| Magners; IRE (4.5%) | $6.00 | |||
| Magners Pear; IRE (5.0%) |
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| Stella Cidre; BEL (5.0%) | $5.00 | |||
| Angry Orchard Crisp Apple; OH (5.0%) | $5.00 |
Seasonal Bottles & Cans
| Guinness Brewers Series; IRE | $5.50 | |
| Ballast Point Rotation; CA | $6.00 |
Domestics
| Budweiser; NH (5.0%) |
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| Bud Light; NH (4.2%) |
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| Mich Ultra; NH (4.2%) |
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| Coors Light; CO (4.2%) | $4.00 | |||
| Miller Light; WI (4.5%) | $4.00 | |||
| PBR; WI (4.74%) | $4.00 |
Cocktails
| Matcha-Jito | $10.00 | Bacardi Rum, matcha simple syrup, sour mix, soda water |
| Smoked Manhattan | $13.00 | Bulleit Rye, sweet vermouth, house made coffee bitters, NH oak smoke |
| Dark & Stormy | $10.00 | Gosling's Black Seal Rum, Gosling's Ginger Beer, lime juice |
| Bermuda Chai-Angle | $10.00 | Gosling's Black Seal Rum, chai simple syrup, lemon juice |
| Irish Beerlini | $9.00 | Harp Lager, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, orange juice |
| Mint Gin Milkshake | $11.00 | Plymouth Gin, mint simple syrup, milk |
| Dark & Harvey | $11.00 | Galliano, Goslings Black Seal Rum, orange juice, Goslings Ginger Beer |
| Strawberry Spice | $12.00 | Cuervo Gold Tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Hard Cider |
| Candied Apple Reviver | $12.00 | Domain De Canton Ginger Liqueur, apple pucker, sweet vermouth |
| Galway Tart | $13.00 | Absolut Citron Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, house made lemon-ginger bitters, tonic water, sour mix |
| Brown Sugar Old Fashioned | $12.00 | Bulleit Rye, brown sugar, house made coffee bitters, splash of seltzer |
| Pama Tegroni | $12.00 | Hornitos Tequila, sweet vermouth, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur |
| Moscow Mule via Dublin | $9.00 | Boru Irish Vodka, Gosling's Ginger Beer, lime juice |
| Irish Mule | $10.00 | Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey, Gosling's Ginger Beer, lime juice |
Summer Beer Cocktails
| Car Bomb | Guinness Stout, Irish Cream, House Whiskey | |
| Cream Soda | Magners Irish Cider, Gosling's Ginger Beer, Absolut Vanilia | |
| Summer School | Harpoon Ufo, Orange Juice, Amaretto | |
| Allagash Mist | Allagash White, Aperol, Lemon Juice |
Wine
White
| Wycliff California Champagne (CA) |
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| J. Lohr Chardonnay (CA) |
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| Brancott Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) |
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| Stellina de Notte Pinot Grigio (IT) |
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| Washington Hills Riesling (CA) |
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Red
| Beringer Zinfandel Rosé |
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| Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir (CA) |
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| Trinity Oaks Merlot (CA) |
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| Rosemont Shiraz (AU) |
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| Ravenswood Zinfandel (CA) |
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| 19 Crimes Cabernet (AU) |
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| Skeleton Malbec (AG) |
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House Pour Bota Wines
| Chardonnay | ||
| Pinot Grigio | ||
| Merlot | ||
| Cabernet Savignon |
Whisk (e)y
Scotch
| Aberlour 12 YR | $15.00 | |
| Aberlour 16 YR | $20.00 | |
| Chivas Regal | $7.00 | |
| Cragganmore | $16.00 | |
| Dewar's | $7.00 | |
| Glenfiddich 12 YR | $11.00 | |
| Glenlivet 12 YR | $11.00 | |
| Glenlivet Founders Reserve | $10.00 | |
| Glenmorangie 10 YR | $13.00 | |
| Johnnie Walker Black Label | $9.00 | |
| Johnnie Walker Red Label | $6.50 | |
| Lagavulin 16 YR | $18.00 | |
| Laphroaig 10 YR | $11.00 | |
| The Macallan 12 YR | $14.00 | |
| Oban 14 YR | $16.00 | |
| Talisker 10 YR | $12.00 |
Bourbon
| Bulleit | $8.50 | |
| Bulleit Rye | $8.50 | |
| Jack Daniel's | $7.00 | |
| Jefferson's | $10.00 | |
| Jefferson's Reserve | $16.00 | |
| Knob Creek | $9.00 | |
| Michter's Rye | $8.00 | |
| Basil Hayden's | $10.00 | |
| Jim Beam | $6.00 | |
| Maker's Mark | $8.00 | |
| Woodford Reserve | $9.00 | |
| Wild Turkey | $7.00 |
Irish Whiskey
County Antrim
| Black Bush | $9.00 | |
| Bushmills | $7.50 | |
| Bushmills 10 YR | $12.50 | |
| Bushmills 16 YR | $18.00 | |
| Bushmills 21 YR | $25.00 |
County Louth
| Knappogue 12 YR | $10.00 |
County Westmeath
| The Tyrconnell | $9.00 | |
| Slane Castle | $10.00 |
County Cork
| Jameson | $7.00 | |
| Jameson Black Barrel | $9.00 | |
| Jameson Caskmates | $9.00 | |
| Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition | $9.00 | |
| Jameson 12 YR | $25.00 | |
| Jameson Rare Reserve | $45.00 | |
| Jameson The Blender's Dog | $12.00 | |
| Jameson The Coopers Croze | $16.00 | |
| John Powers | $7.00 | |
| Midleton Very Rare | $35.00 | |
| Paddy | $7.00 | |
| Redbreast | $13.00 | |
| Redbreast 15 YR | $15.00 | |
| Green Spot | $15.00 |
County Offaly
| Tullamore D.E.W | $8.00 | |
| Tullamore D.E.W. 12 YR | $10.00 |
County Dublin
| Teeling Small Batch | $9.00 | |
| Teeling Single Grain | $11.00 |
Flights
| Stuck in the Bushes | $30.00 | Black Bush, Bushmills 10yr, Bushmills 16yr |
| Red Cheeked | $30.00 | ½ oz Pour; Redbreast 12yr, Redbreast 15yr, Midleton Very Rare |
| Flight of Fancy | $6.00 | Choose three 5oz Pours of Our Rotating Beers From the Chalkboard |
| Hair of the Dog | $10.00 | A Full-Irish Flight; 1oz Jameson Caskmates alongside 5oz of Guinness, Smithwick's & Harp |
Dips, Bowls & Display Platters
Dips & Bowls
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked spinach, cream cheese, garlic & artichoke hearts with fresh herb crostini |
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| Hummus Bowl* | Served with sliced cucumber, cherry tomatos, celery & grilled pita |
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| Baked Crab Dip* | A slightly spicy blend of Maine red crab, cream cheese, Old Bay Spice & grilled pita wedges |
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| Pretzel Bites | Warm, chewy salt covered pretzel bites served with Guinness mustard sauce |
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Display Platters
| Garden Vegetable Platter | Fresh seasonal vegetables served chilled with bleu cheese & ranch dips |
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| Fruit & Cheese Combo Platter | Assorted cheeses & fresh fruits served with crackers |
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| Assorted Cheese Platter | Sharp cheddar, swiss, muenster and brie cheeses with crackers |
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| Fresh Fruit Display | Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, seedless red grapes & strawberries |
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| Herb Rubbed Turkey* | Roasted, chilled & sliced served with cranberry sauce, herb mayonnaise & rolls |
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| Jameson Honey Glazed Ham | Baked, chilled & sliced thin served with grain mustard & rolls |
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| Cracked Pepper Roast Beef* | Roasted, chilled & sliced served with horseradish aioli & rolls |
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Appetizer Menu
Passed & Displayed Starters
| Banger Bites | Bite size irish sausages wrapped in puff pastry served with whole grain mustard |
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| Irish Potato Cakes | Miniature cheddar & scallion potato cakes, savory sour cream |
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| Rí Rá Crab Cakes | Miniature Maine crab cakes served with an lemon tarragon aioli |
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| Guinness BBQ Meatballs | Spiced all beef meatballs glazed with our house Guinness BBQ Sauce |
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| Pub Wings | Crispy chicken wings tossed in mild sauce, Jameson honey glaze or Guinness BBQ; served with bleu cheese or ranch |
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| Boneless Chicken Bites | Hand breaded and fried crisp; honey dijon dipping sauce & celery sticks |
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| Goat Cheese Crostini | Topped with spicy red onion jam and smoked almond honey pesto |
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| Smoked Salmon Bites | Irish smoked salmon on cucumber with lemon aioli, capers & pickled red onions |
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| Irish Bacon Parcels | Delicate puff pastry filled with rasher, asparagus & caramelized onion |
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| Scallops Wrapped In Bacon | Tender sea scallops wrapped with applewood smoked bacon |
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| Baked Stuffed Mushroom Caps | Filled with our savory spinach dip |
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| Baked Vegetable Tartlet | Puff pastry cups filled with assorted vegetables and goat cheese |
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| Hummus & Cucumber Bites | Sliced English cucumber topped with garlic hummus, red bell pepper & olives |
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| BBQ Chicken Satay | Marinated tenders skewered & grilled brushed with Guinness BBQ sauce |
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| Grilled Shrimp Skewers | Glazed with sweet chili sauce and served with sriracha aioli |
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| Caprese Skewers | Baby mozzarella, tomato & sweet basil drizzled with parsley pesto |
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| Beer Battered Fish & Chip Bites | Mini battered haddock bites with hand cut fries & tartar |
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| Cocktail Shrimp | Chilled jumbo shrimp served with house recipe cocktail sauce & shaved lemon |
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| Sliders | Choose from beef & cheddar with Guinness ketchup, white bean burger (Vegetarian) with cucumber and tzatziki, BBQ chicken or 14 day house brined corned beef Reuben |
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Featured Items
| The Market Square Buffet | $28.00 | choose 1 soup & 1 salad, 3 entrées, and 2 sides: |
| The Pierce Island Buffet | $40.00 | includes Bailey's Chocolate Mousse and Baked Apple Crisp; choose 1 carvery item, 1 soup & 1 salad, 3 entrées, and 2 sides: |
| Prescott Plated Dinner | $50.00 | Choose 1 soup & 1 salad, 3 entrées, 2 sides and 2 desserts: |
The Carvery
| Magners Glazed Pork Loin* | Fresh herbs, Magners cider reduction | |
| Herb Roasted Turkey* | Herb & onion gravy, cranberry sauce | |
| Jameson Honey Glazed Ham* | Tangy whiskey honey, Dijon mustard | |
| Pepper Crusted Roast Beef* | Bottom round, Guinness stout gravy | |
| Marinated Flank Steak* | Grilled to order, mushroom pan sauce | |
| Rosemary & Garlic Roast Leg of Lamb* | Mint & walnut pesto | |
| Beef Filet* | Green peppercorn gravy |
Soup & Salad
| Potato & Leek Soup | Puréed leek & potato finished with cream | |
| Corn & Crab Bisque | A velvety smooth soup of lobster stock, crab meat, sherry & cream | |
| Award Winning Seafood Chowder | A rich & creamy seafood chowder studded with fish, onion & potatoes | |
| Garden Salad | Mixed leaves, carrot, cucumber, tomato, onion, mustard vinaigrette | |
| Baby Kale Caesar | Tender baby kale, classic Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, cracked pepper, croutons | |
| Baby Spinach Salad | Fresh strawberry & honey vinaigrette, spicy roasted cashews |
Entrées
| Simple Salmon | Fresh thyme, lemon, olive oil | |
| Irish Mac & Cheese | Sautéed mushrooms, white wine, Irish cheddar, pasta, herbed bread crumb | |
| Broccoli Brie Chicken | Marinated breast, steamed broccoli & brie stuffed, parsley sauce | |
| Crispy Haddock | Broiled with lemon & butter, herbed bread crumb, sun dried tomato vinaigrette | |
| Pub Style Fish & Chips | Battered haddock, hand cut fries, house tartar sauce, lemon wedge | |
| Cottage Pie | Minced beef, peas, carrots, savory beef gravy, mashed potato & cheddar crust | |
| Irish Chicken Curry | Peppers, onions, tomato, spinach, McDonnell's Irish curry sauce, herb roasted chicken | |
| Roasted Vegetable Pasta | Assorted root vegetables sautéed with garlic & fresh herbs tossed with cracked pepper fettuccine |
Sides
| Mashed Potato | Bursting with butter & cream | |
| Champ | House mashed with green onions & butter | |
| Colcannon | Our mashed potatoes tossed with braised cabbage & butter | |
| Rice Pilaf | Rice and orzo blend, fresh herbs, sautéed onions & leek | |
| Red Bliss Potato | Boiled and rolled in butter & herbs | |
| Green Beans | sautéed with crushed smoked almonds & fresh herbs | |
| Roasted Brussels Sprouts | Balsamic roasted brussel sprouts |
Dessert Selection
| Assorted Dessert Platter | A collection of freshly baked cookies, brownies, pound cake and frosted cake pops |
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| Assorted Mini Cheesecake Platter |
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| Kelly's Cake | $4.00 | Rich chocolate cake layered with Bailey's chocolate mousse with a chocolate glaze | ||
| Warm Apple Crisp | $4.00 | Baked sweetened apples, oatmeal crisp topping served with fresh whipped cream | ||
| Creamy Cheesecake | $5.00 | Drizzled with seasonal fruit compote | ||
| Bailey's Chocolate Mouss | $4.00 | A delicious mousse topped with whipped cream & strawberries | ||
| Frosted Cake Pops | $4.00 | Dense chocolate cake topped with a fresh strawberry, skewered and encased in a rich chocolate ganache | ||
| Pound Cake | $4.00 | Topped with fresh berry compote & whipped cream |
Morning Options
| City Continental | $15.00 | Assortment of fresh baked pastries, fruit salad, mini bagels, ham, smoked salmon, appropriate spreads, orange juice, coffee & tea |
| American Breakfast | $14.00 | Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, mini bagels, home fries, waffles, french toast fruit salad, yogurt, orange juice, coffee & tea |
| Irish Breakfast | $16.00 | Fried eggs, bangers, rashers, black & white puddings, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, toast, home fries, B&M baked beans, orange juice, coffee & tea |
Lunch Options
Pub Lunch
| Award Winning Seafood Chowder | A rich & creamy seafood stock with haddock, clams, shrimp, crab, lobster, celery & potato | |
| Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad^ | Tender baby kale, potato cheddar croutons, cajun spiced atlantic salmon, shaved parmesan, classic caesar dressing | |
| Top Chop Salad^ | Tomato, bacon, avocado, mixed greens, red onion, bleu cheese, mustard vinaigrette | |
| Pub Burger^ | Beef patty, toasted brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Maine potato fries, farm pickle; add cheddar cheese | |
| Publicans Reuben & Hand Cut Chips^ | Our house brined corned beef, grilled rye, melted swiss, sauerkraut, marie rose sauce | |
| Fish & Chips^ | Battered haddock, Maine potato fries, house tartar sauce, malt vinegar, lemon wedge | |
| Cottage Pie^ | Minced beef, carrot, peas, savory brown gravy, cheddar & mashed potato crust | |
| Irish Mac and Cheese^ | Vintage Irish cheddar sauce, mushrooms, crispy crumb topping |
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