Mephistos

Just had an interesting learning experience.  So my favorite pub for a long time, even going back to when I was living in Lexington in the 90’s is called McCarthy’s.  A bit of background:   It is a true Irish pub owned by a Irish horseman by the name of Roddy.  I am not sure of the exact relationship, but I know he had something to do with a Kentucky Derby winner back in the 90’s and hence the ownership of this pub now.   It is decorated in mostly pictures and memorable of fine racing horses, as is probably not surprising.  One of the nicest touches I think is the brass tags that one would usually find on a thoroughbred’s halter and tacked along the front edge of the bar naming both famous horses and famous horse farms, some local some not so much.  Anyway, the pub is a true bar.  Basically any drink you want, including of course draft beer, especially good dark draft beer, cider on tap, lots of Irish and Scottish whiskeys, and about any other drink you want.  However, if you want more then potato chips plain or in salt and vinegar, Read more…