John Cowleys and Son's

I hadn't been to Cowley's in over 20 years.  Then a friend suggested we try it out when nearby Basement Burger Bar's wait was too long.  And I'm glad to be reacquainted with this lovely Irish pub.  

Our waitress was the model of good service.  She greeted us immediately and took our drink order, delivered it promptly and then waited patiently while we chatted for a while before looking at our menus.  We were made to feel right at home.

When we finally ordered and our food arrived, it was delicious.  Hubby and I each ordered the cod boxty.  Authentic and so good we had to stop talking to concentrate on the food.  Our friends ordered the portobello salmon salad to split.  It was plenty big enough for the two of them, and they both enjoyed it.

I'm glad to have rediscovered this excellent establishment in downtown Farmington.  I don't plan to let another 20 years go by before visiting again!

The second floor is great on the weekends for local bands.  The crowd seems to be 50+ age group. Good drink and beer selection.  Food is hit and miss though.  The whiskey salmon is good but a really small piece and lots of potatoes.  I would recommend to cover the food plates when transporting them from the kitchen to the upstairs, just seems like the food would be hotter.  The only other negative is parking, best bet is to park across the street in one of the store lots.

A great place to get a beer after seeing a show at the Civic. I've seen probably seen 50 Amp Fuse more times there then I want to admit. Wait times can be hit or miss, but they have Labatt on tap, and its with in walking distance of my parents house when I stay there during the holidays.