Other than its name, this Italian-owned, tan-blonde-staffed place in no way resembles an Irish bar. OK, there is Guinness on tap, and there’s a small Irish flag behind the bar somewhere, but that’s about it. What Gilhouly’s does have: pool tables, a decent jukebox and free popcorn. The service is always friendly and efficient, and it is, in its own way, a weirdo neighborhood bar. Because it’s located on 39th Street, “neighborhood” means older regular types, tattooed hipsters, service-industry people from area restaurants and the occasional old drunkard talking to himself.
Other than its name, this Italian-owned, tan-blonde-staffed place in no way resembles an Irish bar. OK, there is Guinness on tap, and there’s a small Irish flag behind the bar somewhere, but that’s about it. What Gilhouly’s does have: pool tables, a decent jukebox and free popcorn. The service is always friendly and efficient, and it is, in its own way, a weirdo neighborhood bar. Because it’s located on 39th Street, “neighborhood” means older regular types, tattooed hipsters, service-industry people from area restaurants and the occasional old drunkard talking to himself.
