Tuesday "Tavern" Terse

So here we are on a wonderful Tuesday evening and the very first tavern/pub/restaurant review.  For these reviews I will be talking about an establishment that has to at least have a bar in it.  I usually go with the more tavern/pub styled restaurants but there may be a few "mom and pop" style places here as well.

Remember that if there is any bar or tavern you would like me to do a review on, let me know in the comments section or facebook.  Moving on, tonight for the first review I would like to talk about an establishment that has been very special to me for every time I have been there.  Ladies and gentlemen, Trinity Hall Irish Pub.

Once you walk through the doors, you are Irish.

If you live in the D/FW area and you have never been to Irish pub but want the next closest thing to it.  This is the place to go.  Located off of State Hwy 75 and Mockingbird in Dallas, you will be treated like family here.  While there was one located in Allen for a good amount of time, as of November 2010 it is no longer open for service which is a pity as this is a great place to visit.


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Atmosphere:  Even before walking through the doors you now you are in for a treat.  Just looking at the sign above their main doors tells you that once you step inside, you will not be leaving for the next few hours.  The interior is actually very reminiscent of how pubs are in both the UK and  Ireland.  The lighting is turned down lower than what most people expect; but not far enough so that you cannot see your food and drink.  Take a look at the picture below to see what the tables look like.  They also sport booths that have a nice "Victorian" finish to them.  They also sport a nice section with an old bookcase and desk which really makes you feel like you are part of someplace special.

Sturdy tables and comfortable seating await you here.

The Menu:  Trinity Hall sports a very nice selection of beer, lagers, wine, hard liquor, and seasonal beverages that will satisfy almost anyone who visits.  Their selection is usually around 10-12 pages of different kinds of alcohol so my suggestion to you is to ask your waiter or waitress what they recommend for what is currently in season.  If you like blondes, ask them to surprise you.  Do you like stouts? They have almost two pages of them.  If you ask for those "other" beers such as Bud, Coors, and Miller, don't be surprised if you get a strange look.  What did you come to this pub for anyway?

Trinity Hall has one of the largest selections of alcohol in the D/FW area.

The "Other" Menu:  With classics like Irish Stew, Bangers & Mash, Chicken Crock Pot, and the good ol' Fish N Chips, don't be surprised if it takes you more than 10 minutes to decide on something to eat.  Their menu is very impressive and I recommend trying something new each time you go.  Personally for an appetizer I recommend the "Wurst's Platter" and for your main course the "Irish Stew" just cannot be beat.  Did I mention they have handmade soda-bread always on your table as well?

Fun Factor:  The pub hosts all types of friendly activities that can be enjoyed by families of all ages.  The bar shows regular and premium sporting events on multiple widescreen T.V.s and also hosts wine-tasting events usually twice a month.  Every week they also have a friendly "Pub Quiz" night which consists of questions from all categories you could think of.  Free on Monday nights?  How does a friendly game of Poker sound?  Trinity Hall hosts weekly games of poker with no buy-in cost.  I think the most fun you can have at Trinity Hall though is when their is a live band performing.  These nights the pub fills up very quickly so be sure to arrive early and stay late.  Most patrons get up, sing, and start dancing while swinging their mugs back and forth to the jig.

Irish Wonda: I really cannot recommend this place enough.  Whether you are taking your family out to eat or joining your "brothers" for a couple of pints, you won't be dissatisfied here.  Also, if you are attending on a night that a live band is playing, I definitely recommend staying a couple of hours.  It truly is worth it to see your local D/FW Irish men and women sing and dance to their homelands music.  And don't be shy to ask for the lyrics to sing along.  You may just make a new friend.  If there was one complaint I have to mention it would be that there is no reservations at all and purely first come, first serve.  So on event nights and holidays you better get there early and plan to stay late.

I always do at least.

As always, have fun, drink merrily, and have a designated driver.  Raise your glass D/FW, this one is on me.