The Local – West End

With its cozy snugs and gleaming wooden pub tables, The Local West End is your go-to place for traditional Irish fare, watching the game and throwing back a pint or two. Flags, scarves and jerseys abound during broadcasts of soccer and rugby matches. Toast a victory with a perfectly poured Guinness or a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey. The space features a hand-carved back bar and short snugs with tall ceilings and cut class reflecting the lighting of another era. In summer, grab a Guinness and relax on the patio.

The Food

Start your meal with some notoriously addictive Whiskey Bites or Irish Pub Poutine. For lunch, order off the Wee Lunch menu and enjoy pint-sized versions of their most popular dishes served with fries and a wee green salad – perfect for a workday meal and only $15. For dinner, you can’t go wrong with the classics: Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, or Corned Beef & Cabbage. They also make a highly satisfying Pub Curry and their Grilled Chicken Sandwich, loaded with bacon and pepper jack cheese, also comes topped with their delicious whiskey-honey glaze. Be sure to save room for dessert. Irish Cream Cheesecake is a favorite, as is their Banana Bread Pudding topped with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Events

The Local offers two private spaces for hosting your next happy hour, corporate event, birthday party, or a simple gathering of friends. The larger Cooper Room, with wood paneling and decorative tin ceiling, offers seating for 40. A smaller room, tucked behind the bar, has space for 15. Or buy out the entire restaurant and host up to 220 people!