Wine, Women and song at Murphys.
You know I've never been into the bar scene. Something about drunk women, loud music and dark places just never sat well with me. When I moved from Los Angeles that's all I was used to, your typical bar consisted of a group of drunk girls eying a group of really drunk guys so if you're anything like me that just doesn't fly. Now lets travel from L.A to Sonoma where the scene here is very different. When I went drove up first street east past Broadway I noticed a little sign that said, "Murphy's Irish Pub". Having never been to an Irish pub before it seemed like a good idea to step on in. A buddy went along with me and to our surprise this place was actually very nice. It still felt and smelled like a pub but it wasn't sleazy at all. After being greeted by a nice young lady in a Murphy's shirt we sat at a table close to a window. She kindly brought us our menus and my eyes went straight to the beer section. Being a beer drinker I was happy to see that they had a healthy selection of beers. When I saw the "we don't have bud so don't ask" label on the menu it made me chuckle but it also made me realize that these people take beer seriously like we all should. Now I was really intrigued, my friend and I both ordered a pyramid hefeweizen. It was one of the best beers my lips have ever come in contact with and I could say that with complete sincerity. It was full bodied but at the same time it had a light citrus flavor to it, it's an excellent choice for anybody that enjoys a good beer. The pub was decorated with a huge assortment of beer bottles all long the inner rim of the bar and seating area. It was neat to see how many of the bottles we recognized although five was my maximum. You're probably thinking that I'm a pansy for only trying the beer, I'm way ahead of you on that one. The food is just as good as the beer if that's even possible. The appetizers are quite tasty especially the beer battered onion rings. If you're not in the mood for beer they have a full bar so they can make you whatever you want. The Irish coffee is a good choice if you are feeling indecisive, its a mixture of coffee, Irish whiskey and sweet cream. At night after you are done with your drinks you can pass by the basque bakery which is about two steps away from the pub around 11pm and buy a fresh warm baguette for only two bucks. Just ask the guys working there, they'll know what you are looking for
If you feel like heading down there make sure you tell them Joe sent you, who knows I may even leave you a drink.
Murphys Irish Pub is located at 464 1st St E Sonoma, CA
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