Award-winning restaurateurs Meshelle and Cathal Armstrong, with partner/mixologist Todd Thrasher, have converted a historic structure into a 21st-century American tavern, where the vibe is homey and the menu is “modern pub grub” with a wink toward Armstrong’s Irish heritage. A grownups playground with good food, plus pool, darts, multiple TVs and more. F4

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