Idle Rich Pub

• Cuisine(s): American, Brewery, Irish
  Hours: Sun 12pm-1am, Mon-Thu 3pm-1am, Fri 11:30am-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm
  Price: $$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
• Attire: Casual
  Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
  Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch, Snack Food
  Alcohol: Full bar
• Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary
  Parking: Lot Available, Street, Valet

Description

Turns out the term "Idle Rich" has a double meaning, as it is a slang name for beggars in owner Feargal McKinney's native Ireland. In the case of the bar, it's a coy way of saying all are welcome. That was indeed the case on a recent visit. There were millionaires, sure--both the real deal and the $30,000 version. But there was also a guy sporting a foot-tall mohawk who didn't get a second glance. The menu lists a few fancy-pants items like pate and the aforementioned cheese boards, but there's plenty of meaty, deep-fried and greasy grub too: calamari, cheese fries, burgers and fish and chips. In fact, such stomach-coating fare is pretty much all that's available after 11 p.m. Steamed mussels were a highlight--largely due to the accompanying "frites" (French fries in American) and spicy mayonnaise. The beer and whiskey selection is extensive, with even premium offerings reasonably priced. Added bonus: the menu's helpful and occasionally smart-ass descriptions. Example: "Corona-Miles away from unusual." The crowd tends to be somewhat douche-friendly. But the music--Pixies, Nirvana, Pavement, Beastie Boys and the occasional contemporary indie-rock hit--will drown out their inane conversations. And the food makes it more than worthwhile.