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  • Cuisine(s): American, Brewery
  • Hours: 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon-Thurs, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri, noon-2 a.m. Sat & Sun
  • Price: $$
  • Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Brunch, Snack Food
  • Reservations: Not Necessary
  • Parking: Lot Available, Street, Valet
  • Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
  • Attire: Casual
  • Features: Smoking, Free Parking

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Idle Rich Pub

2614 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-965-9926
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Turns out the term "Idle Rich" has a double meaning, as it is a slang name for beggars in owner Feargal McKinney's native Ireland. In the case of the bar, it's a coy way of saying all are welcome. That was indeed the case on a recent visit. There were millionaires, sure--both the real deal and the $30,000 version. But there was also a guy sporting a foot-tall mohawk who didn't get a second glance. The menu lists a few fancy-pants items like pate and the aforementioned cheese boards, but there's plenty of meaty, deep-fried and greasy grub too: calamari, cheese fries, burgers and fish and chips. In fact, such stomach-coating fare is pretty much all that's available after 11 p.m. Steamed mussels were a highlight--largely due to the accompanying "frites" (French fries in American) and spicy mayonnaise. The beer and whiskey selection is extensive, with even premium offerings reasonably priced. Added bonus: the menu's helpful and occasionally smart-ass descriptions. Example: "Corona-Miles away from unusual." The crowd tends to be somewhat douche-friendly. But the music--Pixies, Nirvana, Pavement, Beastie Boys and the occasional contemporary indie-rock hit--will drown out their inane conversations. And the food makes it more than worthwhile.
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  • Jon
    Jon
    Cool, relaxed atmosphere w/ tons of drafts...foreign & domestic
  • RebekahO
    RebekahO
    ...and everyone is closed. We watched for cars as we drove down McKinney. There is was "the Idle Rich Pub". We were pleasantly surprised to find real food - a huge burger and mussels - and some crazy vodka, gingerale and lime drink that came in sweating copper cups. After a few drinks and a few games of darts we happily staggered home.
  • Scott
    Scott
    I always have fun at Idle Rich. This is one of my favorite places on McKinney Ave.
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