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Opening in the old Jazz Company location, Great Irish Pubs of Florida will be introducing a new authentic Irish pub at DTD Pleasure Island this summer.
The pub will be adorned with unique furniture, Irish antiques and nic-nacks. Entertainment will be storytelling, dancing and of course, Irish music.
Patrons will be able to dine on traditional Irish foods done with a contemporary bent. Kevin Dundon, well known in the land of Eire, will be the chef.
There will be no admission charge to enter into the pub.
WR.
Nostromo
16-02-2005, 16:16
Sounds very interesting. Will it be a traditional Irish pub or will they have other entertainment like Duelling Pianos etc like Pat O'Brien's in CityWalk?
Ray&Sarah
16-02-2005, 20:53
Sounds like it might be worth a visit if its open when we go over in the summer.[msnsmile2]
Nostromo
16-02-2005, 21:00
Here is some detailed info that I found:
Authentic Irish Pub to Open at Downtown Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Irish hospitality and a bit of blarney will be coming to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in the form of an authentic Irish pub and restaurant. Scheduled to open in summer 2005, the pub (yet to be named) will feature the very best of Irish food, flair, heritage and entertainment.
The Irish culture is known for its warmth, character and hospitality, and the new Downtown Disney pub promises to deliver an experience immersed in genuine Irish atmosphere -- from food and drink to music and entertainment.
The pub will be warm and welcoming with one-of-a-kind fixtures and furnishings -- all designed and built in Ireland by Irish craftspeople. Additional décor items include Irish antiques and bric-a-brac.
Traditional and contemporary Irish music, storytelling and dance will help create a lively social ambience and the friendly pub staff will bring Emerald Isle charm to Downtown Disney.
The restaurant's gastronomic delights will be the work of Chef Kevin Dundon, one of Ireland's best-known chefs. He will introduce a menu that blends traditional Irish fare and fresh ingredients, all with a modern flair. Chef Dundon's credits include cooking for celebrities and heads of state, overseeing deluxe international hotel cuisine, opening a premiere hotel and restaurant, and appearing in his own television series.
"We are thrilled to introduce an authentic Irish pub to Downtown Disney," said Ed Baklor, vice president of Downtown Disney. "The superior level of quality, energy and appeal that this new venue brings is a perfect compliment to Downtown Disney's lineup of world-class retail, dining and entertainment."
The pub will be owned and operated by Great Irish Pubs Florida, Inc., the Irish-owned company that previously created "Nine Fine Irishmen" at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
"We are working extremely hard here in Ireland preparing to deliver what we believe will be the very best expression of Irish hospitality ever seen in the U.S.," said Paul Nolan, one of the establishment's co-owners. "We are extremely proud and excited to have the opportunity to bring a real slice of Ireland to Downtown Disney."
The Irish pub will occupy the building that formerly housed The Jazz Company. Pleasure Island club admission will not be required for entrance to the pub.
Ray&Sarah
16-02-2005, 21:07
Will definately have to take a trip to DTD to take a look in the summer then.[msnsmile2]
oh wow sounds brill ill definatly be visiting there when i go next[lucky]im half irish and you cant beat the irish atmosphere for hospitality[beer]
chrizzy100
17-02-2005, 20:10
All I want to know is.....will they have fish and chip Friday........[msnsmile2]
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All I want to know is.....will they have fish and chip Friday........[msnsmile2]
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Is that what you miss most about good old Blighty Chrizzy ?
Pamela
chrizzy100
18-02-2005, 00:52
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All I want to know is.....will they have fish and chip Friday........[msnsmile2]
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Is that what you miss most about good old Blighty Chrizzy ?
Pamela
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Well no...I go to an Irish pub every Friday on the Cape for my fish and chips.....and they are just great.....but I'll need a new local for when we move down........:D:D
When is your next visit Pam......we've had to move our trip to the end of April.....
SunLover
08-03-2005, 13:18
This does sound fun, although I must admit to spending many a happy evening in The Jazz Club too, so mixed emotions really :D:(
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This does sound fun, although I must admit to spending many a happy evening in The Jazz Club too, so mixed emotions really :D:(
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Yes me too and then smoking was banned and I had to sit outside with my ciger:(
WR.