Where are we? Is it infront of one of our locals in London or Bristol? Perhaps a family favorite in Cornwall? Or did we finally make it to Ireland? Any guesses?
Well, my boys are actually infront of Mr. Dooley’s, a brand new pub, in Cohasset Village! We really miss a lot of things about England, especially family and friends, but beyond that we miss the pub atmosphere. The pub is a place where you can congregate after work, bring your children on the weekends for a bit of Sunday lunch or a full English (Breakfast). We really miss stoping into the pub after work for a pint and a packet of crisps.
When we heard that Mr. Dooley’s was opening we couldn’t contain our excitement, especially Luke. He really misses having a proper Guinness. He said that the pint at Dooley’s was poured perfectly.
You’re staring again!
We went with the kids last night and it was wonderful. The pub just opened Thursday, but it looks like it has been there for years with aged patina on the walls, tin Guinness posters, frosted mirrors, beautiful iron pendant lights above the bar and it was packed with ‘regulars’. The bar was abuzz with activity and we got there just after 5pm! It is quite intimate with little nooks to have a chat with friends.
John, takes after Daddy, and is so happy in the pub!
My kids had their hearts set on fish & chips, but because the pub just opened they haven’t got their shipment in yet. We’ll have to go back another time to try this family favorite. Instead they were happy with burgers and steak chips (which were amazing) – look at the kids burger and chips!
The menu is very large and offers all the traditional favorites – Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Fish & Chips, Mixed Grill and Chicken Curry, among others. They also have more American Fare with entree salads, sandwiches, appetizers and steaks.
My husband couldn’t resist the Traditional Irish Mixed Grill, which included tender prime aged Angus Guinness steak tips flame grilled to your liking and served with Galtee irish sausages & bacon, Irish Bachalor’s baked beans, grilled garden tomato and Pub Chips. Our 2 year old loved the baked beans and was dipping his chips in them. Luke was in heaven with the bacon, probably the one food item he misses most of all. American streaky bacon just isn’t the same.
Irish Mixed Grill
I really miss Chicken Curry from England so opted for the Homemade Chicken Curry which was full of flavor – curry and cardamon but wasn’t too spicy. The tender New England Farm chicken breast was sautéed in homemade curry sauce with onions and peppers all served over a bed of fluffy long-grain rice.
Yummy Chicken Curry
The prices are fantastic and our waitress was really great and understanding with the kids. We even met Mr. Somers, the owner, who was on-hand to make sure all the patrons were happy with the pub and the service. He asked why my husband left Cornwall as it is such a beautiful place and Luke replyed, “Well, we moved to Scituate!” Not has rugged as the Cornwall coast, but the weather is much more predictable.
Mr. Dooley’s is part of the Somer’s Pub chain that includes Mr. Dooleys in Boston and Wrenthem and The Green Dragon and Paddy O’s. Mr. Somers immigrated from Ireland at the age of 19, he is now 60, and has successfully built on American’s love of all things Irish.
It is so nice to live on the Irish Riveria and have a proper, local Irish pub. We highly recommend it to South Shore residents and friends and family from across the pond – you know where we’re taking you on your next visit! Mr. Dooley’s Olde Irish Village Pub is located at 9 Depot Court in Cohasset. I have a feeling we are going to regulars there!
Looking forward to it already!
If your ever in our area we’ll need to take you to our local favorite http://stonespublichouse.com/ for a great Guinness