Tradition with a Twist
A TRADITIONAL pub with a twist best describes Subiaco Irish pub Paddy Maguire's. Tucked away from busy Hay Street and Rokeby Road , this Subi favourite has all the Irish originals and a few newbies to delight even the heartiest of Irish feasters.
My colleagues decided to start with a pint of Guinness while I sipped on the Seppelt Coborra Pinot Gris - I know I know, not very Irish of me but I did say with a twist!
Paddy Maguire's, formerly known as the Duck Inn, has become a popular Subi haunt for those looking for a quick and substantial bite to eat - and when I say substantial and quick I mean it (so my colleagues and I came to find out).
When it came to ordering, new Chef Scott Gander and manager Jim Wincomb recommended we try the Lamb Shanks, Surf and Turf and Paddy's Burger - so we did.
The Lamb Shanks were slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce with carrots and onions on a bed of mash and topped off with shavings of parmesan. The lamb was tender and melted in the mouth while the mash was fluffy and cooked perfectly.
Next up was the Surf and Turf. Hearty and delicious, the rump steak is cooked the way you like it and was topped with King Prawns and served in a garlic sauce with fries and salad.
I loved this meal especially matched with a pint of Kilkenny, making it a fantastic summer meal.
Last on our list was the Paddy's Burger. Two buns served with a homemade beef pattie, onion chutney, lettuce, tomato, BBQ sauce and mayo, also served with fries and salad.
This is what I call traditional pub grub and again is one of my favourite things to order when I'm looking for a quick and filling bite to eat. All the meals at Paddy's are more than substantial, and the Irish love nothing more than a hearty serve of potatoes - this was clearly visible in all our meals.
The dish of the day we all agreed was the Surf and Turf and I will definitely go back for a re-run of this in the near future.
As well as these three dishes Paddy Maguire's also has traditional dishes such as Beef and Guinness Pie.
They also have different forms of entertainment on any given night including quiz nights, karaoke and poker, and on weekends there is live entertainment and sport on the big screen.
As one can imagine, Paddy Maguire's is packed to rafters on St Paddy's Day and Manager Jim recommends booking months in advance for the occasion.
On a relaxing afternoon watching all of Subi's suits pass me by I'd say it's a delightful way to spend an afternoon regardless of the occasion.
