Dining Out: Irish eats, Brooklyn style
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it’s only fitting that you find yourself eating, drinking and being merry at one of the borough’s many Irish-influenced watering holes that double as eateries, not just parade-day but all month long.
Right along the route for the Bay Ridge Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (stepping off Sunday, March 20), there’s The Wicked Monk (9510 Third Avenue). An Irish bar and grill, the Monk serves up an authentic monastery décor on top of traditional – yet affordable — Irish-American eats with a twist (like, the Reuben Spring Rolls or the Mini Shepherd’s Pie). Stop by on the weekends and you might even catch some live music. The Monk’s menu is also flanked by a plentiful registry of draft and tap beers to wet your whistle.
If you’re looking for something a little different – but equally delicious – saunter just a few blocks away to Pipin’s Pub’s pop-up location at 9023 Third Avenue. The decades-old eatery — which, in late 2015 announced that it would close its doors at its longstanding 97th Street cornerstone location so to reopen in a larger space down the pipeline – prides itself on its all-American classics. But, the Irish Burger (served up with Swiss cheese, bacon and sour cream for just under $10), is a fan favorite.