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    Ma O’Brien’s Irish Pub

    4.5 (10 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    11 months ago

    Ma's is the most welcoming Irish pub and their espresso martinis are made with a real fancy espresso machine! To die for!

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    2 years ago

    Cozy, friendly pub in the true Irish tradition. Great selection of liquor, pints and wine. Highly recommended! I'm a regular now.

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    Authentic Irish pub. No food but you can get delivery from next door. Good place to watch a soccer game. Nice beer selection

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    It's a very nice Irish pub atmosphere, Having a Guinness by the fireplace just put you where you want to be.

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