 "Photo: Matt Binter")
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Willie’s and The Pub at Willie’s
These two conjoined sports bars, located at 307 S. Seth Child Road near West Loop Shopping Center, offer two different experiences within the same location.
Owner DJ Bruce described Willie’s, which opened in 2001, as a family-oriented sports bar. It specializes in burgers and wraps and has several televisions for watching big games. The Pub at Willie’s is located downstairs and has a completely distinct menu and atmosphere. The Pub has more of a European or Irish feel, Bruce said, and specializes in grilled and fresh sandwiches and homemade soups.
Mulligan’s Sports Pub and Grill
Located at 3043 Anderson Ave. near West Loop Shopping Center, this bar has several different weekly events and offers a wide variety of menu options. The bar has six HDTVs and promises to air all K-State games on its big screen. Bar owner Ray Garrison, said the bar’s biggest drawing point is its energetic, family-friendly atmosphere.
“Not to sound cliché, but everyone really does know everyone’s name here,” Garrison said. “We know what you drink; we make real relationships here.”
Mulligan’s is known for its steak special, $10.50 for a 12-ounce rib eye.
The Little Grill
While not actually a bar, The Little Grill is notable because it is the only Jamaican food restaurant in the Manhattan area. Located at 6625 Dyer Road, it is about a 15-minute drive from campus, but offers an experience different from anything available in Aggieville.
“[The Little Grill] is a great place to relax and is cool because we have live music four nights a week,” said Cale Errebo, a bartender and waiter at The Little Grill.
While reviews vary as to the quality of food and service at the restaurant, it is a different experience worth venturing outside of Aggieville to try.
Paddy O’Quigley’s Pub and Grille
Sometimes called “The Irish Sports Zone,” the pub is located inside the Clarion Inn at 530 Richards Drive. Manager Jared Becker described the atmosphere as simultaneously relaxed and upscale.
“We kind of straddle two worlds here, combining the hominess of an Irish-themed sports bar with the elevated, pleasant aesthetic the hotel wants to provide its guests,” Becker said.
Paddy O’Quigley’s serves all different crowds, from students to soldiers to hotel guests. Becker said the location’s most popular night of the week is Tuesdays, when they offer large burgers (one-half pound or bigger) for half price.
Misty’s Bar and Grill
According to its Web site, MistysBarandGrill.com, the bar is home to the “longest bar in town.” Located at 1100 Westloop Place, Misty’s is known to make any drink imaginable. As long as the customer can tell the bartender what it is, they serve it at Misty’s.
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