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Our Menu

Happy HourFood MenuBrunch MenuRetailSt Patrick's Food

Monday - Friday | 2pm - 6pm

Drink Specials

Available for dine-in only. Drink Specials from 2pm-7pm Monday through Friday

Domestic Beer Bottles

$4.75
Miller Lite / Budweiser / Bud Light / Coors Light / Yuengling Flight

Well Liquors

$5.00
Whiskey / Vodka / Rum / Tequila / Gin

Irish Mule

$8.00
Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey, peach puree, fresh lemon juice and ginger beer

Oscar Wilde| pint & a shot

$8.00
Irishman Red pint & a shot of Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey

House Chardonnay / Cabernet Sauvignon

$7.00

Baby Guinness Shot

$5.00
Coffee liqueur and Irish cream

Irish Car Bomb

$8.00
Guinness, Jameson and Irish cream

Green Tea Shot

$5.00
Irish Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, topped with sprite

Irishman Red Ale/Miller Lite Pints

$5.50/16oz
Dallas Brewed Irish Red Ale

Food Specials

Available for dine-in only. Food specials 2pm-6pm Monday through Friday

Galway Bay Drunken Mussels

$8.00
Half pound served in a creamy beer broth with toasted garlic crostinis.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Rolls

$8.00
Corned beef and cabbage rolled up, deep fried and served with thousand island dressing.

Irish Nachos

$8.00
House made kettle chips topped with ground meat, fresh pico de gallo, Guinness cheese sauce and sour cream.

Public House Pretzel

$8.00
Two pretzels served warm with hard grain mustard and Guinness cheese sauce.

Boneless Wings

$8.00
10 piece boneless wings tossed in your choice of one of the following: Pale Ale Mild / IPA Medium / Fiery Inferno / Guinness Barbecue / Lemon Pepper / Garlic Parmesan. Served with celery, carrots and your choice of dipping sauce.

Spicy Cheese Curds

$8.00
Deep fried and served with celery, carrots and ranch.

Happy Hour Irish Tacos

Served on flour tortillas

Irish Curry

$5.00
Irish chicken curry, rice, Pico de Gallo

O My COD

$5.00
Beer battered Cod, Coleslaw, Pico de Gallo, siracha mayonnaise

Dublin, TX

$6.00
Corned Beef, Caramelized Onions, Jameson BBQ sauce

Blackened Cod Taco

$5.00
Flour tortilla, cabbage, sriracha mayo, pico de gallo

Beer Battered Chicken Taco

$6.00
Flour tortilla, coleslaw, blue cheese, IPA medium sauce, ranch

Starters

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Spicy Cheese Curds

$12.00
Served with carrots, celery, and ranch.

Galway Bay Mussels

$13.50
1/2lb Mussels, Crafty creamy beer broth, toasted garlic crostini

Scotch Eggs

$13.50
Soft boiled eggs encased in herb-infused sausage, rolled in panko breadcrumbs, lightly fried and served with grain mustard cream sauce.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Eggrolls

$12.00
Corned beef and cabbage rolled up, deep fried and served with thousand island dipping sauce.

Public House Pretzel (V)

$12.00
Grain Mustard, Guinness Cheese Sauce

What the Duck

$19.00
Half a dozen crispy duck wings tossed in a spicy orange marmalade sauce with ginger and scallions.

Irish Nachos

$13.00
Kettle chips topped with ground beef and lamb, fresh pico, cheese sauce and sour cream

Crafty Wings

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

10 piece Bone-In

$16.00
Tossed in your choice of (up to two flavors): Pale Ale Mild / IPA Medium / Fiery Inferno / Guinness Barbecue / Lemon Pepper / Garlic Parmesan . Served with celery, carrots and your choice of blue cheese or ranch.

20 piece Bone-In

$26.00
Tossed in your choice of (up to three flavors): Pale Ale Mild / IPA Medium / Fiery Inferno / Guinness Barbecue / Lemon Pepper / Garlic Parmesan. Served with celery, carrots and your choice of blue cheese or ranch.

10 Piece Boneless

$13.00
Tossed in your choice of (up to two flavors): Pale Ale Mild / IPA Medium / Fiery Inferno / Guinness Barbecue / Lemon Pepper / Garlic Parmesan. Served with celery, carrots and your choice of blue cheese or ranch.

20 piece Boneless

$19.00
Tossed in your choice of (up to three flavors): Pale Ale Mild / IPA Medium / Fiery Inferno / Guinness Barbecue / Lemon Pepper / Garlic Parmesan . Served with celery, carrots and your choice of blue cheese or ranch.

Salads & Soups

Add Chicken $5 / Add Salmon $7 / Add Steak $9. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Avocado Caprese (V)

$13.00
Fresh avocado, mozzarella, tomatoes, E.V.O.O., balsamic syrup

The Kilkenny

$17.00
Grilled chicken, poached pears, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, roasted walnuts, mixed greens, champagne vinaigrette

Chopped (V)

$13.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, Irish cheddar cheese, fried potato strings, raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Tipperary

$18.00
Wild salmon, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, farro, mixed greens, Anjou pear dressing

Caesar

$12.00
Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, herb croutons, Caesar dressing

Chef’s Soup

$4.50/Cup
$6.00/Bowl
House made Potato / Leek.

Tomato Basil Soup

$4.50/Cup
$6.00/Bowl
House made Tomato / Basil.

Pub Specials

Traditional Irish Breakfast

$20.00
Two eggs any style, Irish bacon, black and white puddings, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, hash browns, and brown bread

Irish Nachos

$13.00
Kettle chips, ground beef and lamb, pico de gallo, Guinness cheese sauce, sour cream

Gaelic Mac & Cheese

$14.00
Three Irish cheeses, bangers, and bacon topped with Guinness Stout cheese

O'Reilly Reuben Fries

$13.00
Fries loaded with corned beef, pickled cabbage and Irish cheeses topped with Thousand Island dressing

Irish Breakfast Sandwich

$14.00
Choose three: egg, banger, bacon, white pudding, black pudding, hash brown. Served on sourdough bread, kettle chips

Entrees

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Uncle Jack's Shepherd's Pie

$18.00
Lamb, beef, carrots, mashed potatoes, house made brown bread

Pub Curry

$18.00
Chicken curry, basmati rice, fries.

Howth Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

$18.00
Beer-battered cod, fries, traditional condiments

Bangers & Mash

$18.00
Irish bangers, mashed potatoes, onion gravy.

Drunken Mussels

$18.00
1lb of mussels, Crafty creamy beer broth, toasted garlic crostini

Irish Stew

$18.00
Irish Stew made with lamb, carrots and potatoes served in a hearty, traditional broth.
O'Sheas Pork Chop photo

O'Sheas Pork Chop

$22.00
8oz pork chop, mashed potatoes, cider apples

Handhelds

All of our handhelds are served with your choice of: french fries, a side salad, a cup of fresh fruit or a cup of house made soup. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Castletown

$15.00
Corned beef, pickled cabbage, melted Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, marble rye

Monte Cristo

$16.00
Smoked turkey, ham, Wexford Cheddar, Swiss cheese, on sourdough, gently fried in ale batter then covered in powdered sugar, served with raspberry preserves

Crafty Triple Grilled Cheese

$14.00
Swiss cheese, herbed pimento cream cheese, Irish cheddar cheese, marble rye, tomato soup

The Rodolfo

$17.00
Bacon-wrapped filet of salmon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, sriracha mayo, toasted sourdough bread

Wexford Grilled Chicken

$15.00
Grilled chicken breast, Wexford cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, house bun

The Jameson

$16.00
Angus beef patty, Irish cheddar cheese, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, Jameson barbecue, house bun

Cashel Blue

$17.00
Angus beef patty, Cashel blue cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, house bun

Irish American

$15.00
Angus beef patty, red onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, house bun

Johnny Jump Up

$16.00
Angus beef patty, pickled jalapenos, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, red onion, house bun

Wicklow Vegetarian

$16.00
Vegan Chicken, green leaf, tomato, red onion, red bell pepper aioli

Dublin Double

$19.00
Two Angus bee patties, smoked bacon, Irish cheddar cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a house bun

Desserts

Traditional Irish Bread Pudding

$9.00
West of Ireland recipe served over Jameson custard with fresh cream.

House Made Brown Bread Ice Cream

$9.00
The 1820s recipe made from scratch.

Sides

French Fries

$5.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.00

Farro

$4.00

Coleslaw

$3.00

House Side Salad

$5.00

Fresh Fruit

$5.00

Spicy Battered Cheese Curds

$5.00

Mashed Potatoes

$5.00

House Made Brown Bread

$3.00

Mac and Cheese

$5.00

Omelets

Brunch

Belgian Waffles

$13.00
Two Belgian Waffles, Strawberries, Nutella Cream, Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup

Chicken and Waffles

$16.00
Two Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, Sausage Gravy, Hot Sauce

Corned Beef Skillet

$16.00
Corned Beef, Two Fried Eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Wexford Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Pickled Jalapenos, Diced Tomatoes and Toast

Pub Skillet

$16.00
Chicken Sausage, Two Fried Eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Wexford Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Toast
Breakfast Tacos photo

Breakfast Tacos

$14.00
Three flour tortillas, Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Wexford Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Breakfast Potatoes, Roasted Salsa

Uncle Sam

$16.00
Two Eggs Any Style, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Silver Dollar Pancakes, Sausage Gravy, and your Choice of Toast or a Biscuit

Traditional Irish Breakfast

$20.00
Two Eggs Any Style, Irish Bacon, Sausage, Black and White Pudding, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Beans, Hash Browns, and House Made Brown Bread

Irish Breakfast Sandwich

$14.00
Choose Three: Egg, Banger, Bacon, White Pudding, Black Pudding, Hash Browns, Served on Sourdough Bread, Kettle chips

Cheese Toastie

$14.00
Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Three Cheeses, Sourdough Bread

Scotch Eggs

$13.00
Soft-Boiled Eggs Encased in Herb-Infused Sausage, Rolled in Panko Breadcrumbs, Lightly Fried, And Served with Grain Mustard Cream Sauce

Omelets

The Playwright photo

The Playwright

$16.00
Corned Beef, Bacon, Chicken Sausage, Green Onions, Three Cheeses, Hash Potato
The Egg White photo

The Egg White

$14.00
Spinach, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Hash Potato

Pub Specials

Public House Pretzel

$12.00
Grain mustard, Guinness Cheese sauce

Wisconsin Spicy Cheese Curds

$11.00
Served with carrots, celery and ranch

Corned Beef & Cabbage Rolls

$12.00
Corned Beef and Cabbage Rolled up, deep-fried and served with Thousand Island Dipping Sauce

Howth Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

$18.00
Beer-Battered cod, fries, traditional condiments

The Jameson

$15.00
Angus Beef, Irish Cheddar cheese, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, Jameson barbecue and a house bun

Uncle Jack's Shepherd's Pie

$18.00
Lamb, beef, carrots, mashed potatoes, house salad, brown bread

Bangers & Mash

$18.00
Irish bangers, mashed potatoes, onion gravy

Desserts

Traditional Bread Pudding

$9.00
West-of-Ireland recipe served on Jameson custard with cream

Home-Made Brown Bread Ice Cream

$9.00
The 1820's recipe made from scratch

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$9.00
Satisfying, chocolaty, fluffy and best of all - Gluten Free!

Crafty Wings

Tossed in your choice of: Pale Ale Mild/IPA Medium/Fiery Inferno/Guinness Barbecue/Lemon Pepper/Garlic Parmesan/Spicy Asian. Served with celery, carrots and your choice of dipping sauce. 10 piece comes with two sauces and 20 piece comes with three sauces

10 piece Bone-In

$16.00
10 piece Bone in Wings tossed in your choice of sauce

20 piece Bone-In

$24.00
20 bone-in wings tossed in your choice of sauce

10 pc Boneless

$13.00
10 pc Boneless wings tossed in your choice of sauce

20 piece Bonelesss

$19.00
20 pc Boneless wings tossed in your choice of sauce

Sides

House Fries

$5.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.00

House Side Salad

$5.00

Breakfast Potatoes

$5.00

Fruit

$5.00

Brown Bread and Butter

$3.00

Coleslaw

$3.00

Cocktails

Lemon Drop Mimosa

$10.00
Ketel One Vodka, Lemon Juice, Sugar, topped with Champagne with a sugar rim

Creme de Violette Mimosa

$11.00
Creme de Violette, Lemon Juice, topped with Champagne

Jameson Orange Mule

$12.00
Jameson Orange, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer

'Craic'in Storm

$11.00
Kraken Spiced Dark Rum, Lime Juice, Black Walnut bitters, Ginger Beer

Playboy of the Western World

$11.00
Aperol, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Amaretto, Champagne

Merchandise

Black Playwright T-Shirt! photo

Black Playwright T-Shirt!

$20.00
On the front, you will find The Playwright Irish Pub logo in the right corner and on the bank, our drunk meter will measure how Irish you really are (also available in Green)
Green Playwright T-Shirt photo

Green Playwright T-Shirt

$20.00
Go out in style with our Playwright Irish Pub T-shirt! Any hour is happy hour with our Irish meter (also available in Black)
Playwright Hat photo

Playwright Hat

$20.00

Starters

Spicy Cheese Curds

$12.00
Served with carrots, celery, and ranch
Scotch Eggs photo

Scotch Eggs

$13.50
Soft-boiled eggs encased in herb infused sausage, rolled in panko breadcrumbs, lightly fried and served with grain mustard cream sauce

Corned Beef and Cabbage Rolls

$12.00
Corned beef and cabbage rolled up, deep fried and served with thousand island dipping sauce

Public House Pretzel (V)

$12.00
Served warm with hard grain mustard and Guinness cheese sauce

Leprechaun Fries

$13.00
Loaded with your favorite corned beef, cabbage, cheese and Thousand Island dressing

Salads

Chicken Caesar

$15.00
Crispy diced romaine lettuce tossed with shaved parmesan cheese, herb croutons and Caesar dressing

Burgers

The Jameson

$16.00
An Angus beef patty with Irish cheddar cheese, fried onions, lettuce, tomato and Jameson barbecue sauce on a house bun
The Dublin Double photo

The Dublin Double

$19.00
Two Angus beef patties, smoked bacon, Irish cheddar cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & onion on a house bun

Crafty WIngs

PALE ALE MILD / IPA MEDIUM / LEMON PEPPER / GUINNESS BARBECUE / GARLIC PARMESAN / FIERY INFERNO SAUCE / SPICY ASIAN

10pc Bone-In Wings

$17.00
(choice of two sauces)

10pc Boneless Wings

$13.00
(choice of two sauces)

20pc Bone-In Wings

$26.00
(choice of three sauces)

20pc Boneless Wings

$22.00
(choice of three sauces)

10pc Bone-In Wings

$17.00
(choice of two sauces)

10pc Boneless Wings

$13.00
(choice of two sauces)

20pc Bone-In Wings

$26.00
(choice of three sauces)

20pc Boneless Wings

$22.00
(choice of three sauces)

Pub Specials

Traditional Irish Breakfast photo

Traditional Irish Breakfast

$20.00
Two eggs any style, Irish bacon, sausage, black and white pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, hash, and brown bread Served only until 4pm

Irish Nachos

$13.00
Kettle chips topped with ground meat, fresh pico, cheese sauce, and sour cream

Sandwiches

Castletown

$15.00
Corned beef, pickled cabbage and melted Swiss cheese with thousand island dressing on marble rye

Wexford Grilled Chicken

$15.00
Grilled chicken breast, Wexford Cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion with Chipotle mayo on a house bun

Entrees

Uncle Jack’s Shepherd’s Pie photo

Uncle Jack’s Shepherd’s Pie

$17.00
Lamb, beef, carrots and mashed potatoes served with homemade brown bread and a house salad
Howth Beer Battered Fish and Chips photo

Howth Beer Battered Fish and Chips

$18.00
Beer battered and deep fried cod with house fries and traditional condiments
Bangers and Mash photo

Bangers and Mash

$17.00
Irish bangers with mashed potatoes and onion gravy
Traditional Corned Beef photo

Traditional Corned Beef

$19.00
Corned beef stacked high with roasted cabbage and potatoes served with Dijon mustard sauce Served only until 4pm
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