Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Just in the Nick O' Time for St. Pat's Day

Spy Bar has reopened as Barley House (1265 W. 6th St., 216.623.1700, barleyhousecleveland.com), a combination Irish pub and nightclub. The brand may sound familiar to those who travel to Akron, where the original has been a success since opening. “We sold that location one year ago,” explains owner Corey May. “We missed it and wanted to bring the concept to Cleveland.” May says the operation will morph over the course of the day from lunch to happy hour to dinner to regular nightclub. The interior has been gutted and reworked into the familiar Irish pub design, with warm wood and numerous booths. The menu is an amalgamation of American, Irish and Italian chestnuts like reuben egg rolls, wings, sliders, chicken Caesars, burgers, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie. Outdoor seating is available in both front and back. Look for Republic, a “Vegas-style ultra lounge,” to open on the lower level by the end of April.

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