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What to order at Allen's
- Must order
- A shepherd's pie or burger with a flight of Irish whiskey.
- Signature dishes
- Irish pub fare, Irish whiskey flights
- Editor tip
- Walk-ins welcome. Live Irish music Tuesday and Friday nights; the back garden runs through summer.
Signature dishes: Irish pub fare, Irish whiskey flights
Must order: A shepherd's pie or burger with a flight of Irish whiskey.
Tip: Walk-ins welcome. Live Irish music Tuesday and Friday nights; the back garden runs through summer.
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