Bog & Barley Impresses on all Fronts
Bog & Barley will leave your jaw dropping and stomach full.
Bog & Barley will leave your jaw dropping and stomach full.
I went into Bog & Barley knowing it was going to be impressive inside but I still was not ready for just how much it would be. Bog & Barley is a product of love from DJ and Jamie Naylor, owners of Celtic Crossing in Cooper-Young.
The new upscale Irish pub is located in East Memphis at 6161 Poplar Ave. in the Regalia Shopping Center and underwent a $2.5 million renovation before opening with no details spared.
I don't know that I've ever been so wow'ed by a space like I was with Bog & Barley. It's a dedicated decoration and love for an Irish pub. I've been to Ireland and this is 100x nicer than any pub I was able to frequent on a broke traveler's budget.
Stepping in to the space is the next best thing to visiting Ireland given that everything you see was sourced from there. The bar itself took 447 pieces of wood shipped from Ireland to create. The space is massive at 7,100 square-feet and can fit up to 250 guests.
There's an exterior patio-like space, the large bar that curves so beautifully to wrap around the space, and an upstairs with an additional bar plus the most cozy seating space complete with a fireplace. It would take you many, many visits without seeing something new from the decor to design elements.
Our adoration for the interior designed was backed up with great eats
Our adoration for the interior designed was backed up with great eats
Bog & Barley's menu offers a modern Irish fare of food. We went for lunch and sampled our way through (I'll include a photo of the lunch menu below). To start, we went with the deviled eggs with salmon caviar and fresh dill and the smoked fish dip. I was immediately surprised with the prices on the menu for being an upscale space, the menu was more than reasonable.
For the entrees, I went with a classic beer battered fish 'n chips which was a huge piece of fresh Atlantic cod. I loved how the batter was a little thicker allowing the inside to be super moist and fresh but what I cannot stop thinking about is their house-made tartar sauce that was paired with it. I'd drive just for a tub of that— it was THAT GOOD.
Drink Up: This is an Irish Pub after all
Drink Up: This is an Irish Pub after all
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the many drink options offered from whiskey, beer, and cocktails. There appears to be hundreds of whiskey options to choose from including eight varieties of signature flights. I opted to try a pint of the "Auld Bog" a handcrafted beer by Soul & Spirits special to Bog & Barley.
Of course, Guinness and a more Irish beers like Carlsberg and Smithwick's are on tap to enjoy too. I'll be eager to go back to dive into their cocktail menu as well as their dinner and brunch menus.
VISIT:
Bog & Barley
6150 Poplar Ave. Ste. 124
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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