The Village of Webster’s very own Irish pub, Barry’s Old School Irish, is closing.
Danny and Jessica Barry announced the news this morning on their Facebook page, and it’s already spreading like wildfire. For those like me, who consider Danny and Jess extended family, the news came as a kick in the gut. Since Barry’s opened almost 12 years ago, the pub has become kind of like village’s living room, where families and friends came to gather for a pint, parties, live traditional Irish music … it’s been like a second home.
But while the news comes as a shock for us all, it’s an exciting development for the Barrys. It’s just the next big step in their journey which began with opening their pub and is now expanding with the production of their Barry’s Irish Cream.
The Barrys have been working on their Irish Cream brand for a good year now, and most of us know they’ve arranged to have it produced in Ireland. But they’ve been struggling with finding enough time and space to both run the pub and start marketing their Irish Cream full-time here in the states. The only way to do that is to expand.
So the good news is, Barry’s Old School Irish is not closing forever. It’s just going to be moving, to a bigger location where Danny and Jess can work together to continue to fulfill their original dream — running a traditional, family-oriented Irish pub — while also building their new dream of selling their original Irish cream. Even better news is they’re looking to find a place in Webster, and that is, Danny said, “100% guaranteed.”
The timeline for the move is still up in the air, but we do know that the last day for Barry’s Old School Irish as we now know it will be in September, so stay tuned for more about the big party planned that day. In the meantime, visit the Barry’s Old School Irish Facebook page, where Danny and Jess will tell you more about their exciting news.
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(posted 7/23/2023)
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Something lost and something gained. Typical Irish: tears and joy all mixed up together. Best of luck to the ‘kids’ and a promise of support.
Wouldn’t it be great if the old Hegedorn’s property was big enough to be a new home for both dreams …?
Inrtiguing thought
I think it needs to be somewhere in the village of Webster.
That would be great, wouldn’t it?
I think it needs to be on the westside.
Like Gates. 👍
I’m so sad to hear that. But I never knew how they managed having a pub so far from their home. I love being there!!
Wish them the best! All they ever needed was a larger space and they will prosper! Good luck and can’ wait to see what is next!!!
Never knew there was Irish music there
Sounds like my kind of place
Oh no. Great to place