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FLORIDA HAS TERRIFIC TAFFIES, TARTAN TREASURES and PRECIOUS PADDIES galore, we are pleased to report.
My friends know I
am the hugest Irishophile, have never met an Irishman I didn't adore
and have spent too many happy times in Irish pubs. So absolutely
wanted an Irish page on my website. I planned to list all Irish pubs
in Florida but that emerged as an impossible task. Pourquoi? Because
bejazus, there are literally thousands of them. There are the fake
Irish pubs run by wannabe-Irish-so-badly Americans, with shamrocks on
everything but not one owner or bartender with an Irish accent. Then
there are the genuine warm Irish-owned and run pubs which are so
glorious I never want to leave--PK.
The Irish Theatre of Florida, based in Delray Beach is a company that has been
established many years and presents superb Irish productions. Contact them
to be added to mailing list. Call 561.243.7922. The Irish Theatre director is Imelda Wellington.
MARCH 17 every year--St. Patrick's Day. Totally over
the top in the USA celebrated by Americans pretending to be Irish who
have never even been to Ireland. Best St. Patrick's Day parties:
I
have been to the two pubs below for their St. Patrick's Day parties and
recommend them highly. Both have huge, well-attended events in and
around their pub, with bands, extra food and drink tents and a glorious
festival atmosphere outside. 1] John Martin's Pub in Miami [Coral Gables] 305-445-3777 www.johnmartins.com Irish owner Martin Lynch. 2] The Field in West Ft. Lauderdale [954] 964-5979. Irish owner Hilary Joyelle.
MIAMI BEACH [on South Beach] PLAYWRIGHT'S, AN EXCELLENT
GENUINE IRISH PUB,
frequented by many English, Scottish and Irish
customers. Irish and English owners/staff.[305] 534-0667 I have been
many times, have held British Network functions there and highly
recommend their home-made Irish stew. --PK
THE FIELD...one of my favourite Irish pubs. In June 2001 I
wrote this in Union Jack Newspaper about The Field: "It's
pretty hard to see how this pub can fail." Indeed from the
moment doors opened on May 10, 2001 The Field Pub has been thronged.
Charming Irish owner Hilary Joyalle, who established previous local
Irish pubs. Its genesis is the former British Oak, a
beautiful pub which sat unopened for over 2 years, like a jilted bride
in her wedding dress. I promoted and rounded up some 50 guests for the
British Oak's pre-view party
on January 15, 1999 and trumpeted its imminent opening in this column.
Subsequently I fielded [excuse prescient pun] queries from Brits for 2
years about when the wonderful new watering hole would welcome them
in. So I'm especially thrilled that eventually the building was taken
over by Irish owners Alan Craig and Hilary Joyalle, who enhanced it
even more into an Irish pub. It was named after the film starring Irish
actor Richard Harris. I've been there many times and held FABB
functions and meetings there.The real charm and allure of the place is
the unusual layout. Rooms lead off cosy rooms, seemingly
forever, varied hearths filled with warm wood, books, brass,
bric-a-brac and......Oh God, you get the picture. Irish people
zoom out of the womb with blueprints for great pubs. THE FIELD Tel. (954) 964-5979. Address 3281 Griffin Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. Live entertainment, including bands from Ireland.
Full menu from excellent chefs. Full liquor. English, Irish beers and
ciders.--PK
NORTH PALM BEACH Irish Pub called Spider Murphy's [561] 842-0835. Irish owners Norman Breslin and Keith Aherne. Irish and English pub grub. [I have not been there so check it out for yourself--PK]
MIAMI BEACH [on South Beach] PLAYWRIGHT'S, AN EXCELLENT
GENUINE IRISH PUB, frequented by many English, Scottish and Irish
customers. Irish and English owners/staff.[305] 534-0667 I have been many times, have held British Network functions there and highly recommend their home-made Irish stew. --PK
IRISH-AMERICAN CLUB: Frequent events in Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood area. Call Irish President Patrick O'Dea [954] 522-4948 website www.irishamericanceiliclub.com email:
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MIAMI: The Emerald Society of South Florida, for Irish and Irish-Americans. Established many years, over 200 members. Various events: see website www.emeraldsocietysfl.com or call [305] 274-3858 John Doherty
MARCH 17 every year--St. Patrick's Day. Totally over the top in the USA celebrated by Americans pretending to be Irish who have never even been to Ireland. Best St. Patrick's Day parties:
I
have been to the two pubs below for their St. Patrick's Day parties and
recommend them highly. Both have huge, well-attended events in and around their pub, with bands, extra food and drink tents and a glorious festival atmosphere outside. 1] John Martin's Pub in Miami [Coral Gables] 305-445-3777 www.johnmartins.com Irish owner Martin Lynch. 2] The Field in West Ft. Lauderdale [954] 964-5979. Irish owner Hilary Joyelle.
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