April 2000 Volume 81 Number 4 "serving the protectors"
Dining
By Jason Squire

Saved by Shenannigans

fter enduring a bad film at the Marion cinema complex recently, my evening was saved by a visit to Shenannigans Irish Pub and Restaurant. My southern colleagues had told me good things about this bar, so I was pleased to have the opportunity to experience it for myself.

The first thing that hits you about the pub is its creators’ attention to detail. Like all Irish pubs, the feel of the place is warm and inviting. There are plenty of Irish references adorning the walls, but the place also has a feeling of activity. A huge screen occupies one wall which I and others saw as the ideal place to take in the Foxtel sport channel while downing one of the many pints of beer on offer.

The menu is extensive and well maintains the theme of the bar with dishes such as Traditional Irish Stew, Beef and Guinness Pie, Gaelic Steak and Donegal Catch. My choice was the Welsh Honeyed Lamb which was succinctly described as a rack of lamb based in honey, rosemary and ginger served with caramelised onions and a cider glaze. The serve was filling and I really enjoyed it. My partner had the salmon fillet served with a roasted vegetable salad and mango chutney. We followed the chef’s recommendations on wine and accompanied our dishes with glasses from the solid wine list. These were spot-on and complemented the dishes very well.

My greatest attraction to any Irish pub is the often broad selection of ales, stouts and lagers. The taps that supply them sit proudly at the bar waiting to release their precious nectar. I love the look of beer taps in Irish bars; they seem to provide a central point and are mesmerising. They make me want to sing Val Doonigan songs.

Shenannigans doesn’t let down the punters in this regard. The array of beer is mind-blowing yet quietly reassuring. The favourites of Guinness, Caffreys, Kilkenny, Harp Lager and many others sit waiting to be consumed.

On the night we went the band cranked up around 8pm, which had those intoxicating beer taps making me want to clear my throat and warble. The cost of a half-pint ranges between $2.50 and $3.10, while a full pint ranges from $4.50 to $5.90.

The pub has a great offer for those who want to grab a meal either before or after a film. For $20 per head, one gets a movie ticket, a choice of either Donegal Catch, Irish Salad or the Pasta dish with a glass of wine. This represents good value, given that a movie ticket is $15. The pub also promotes a steakfest on Wednesday nights which has the full range of chicken, beef, fish and kangaroo steaks for $9.90 - a copper’s delight!

Shennanigans is a great spot for a pint after work or a meal before or after the pictures. It has a great feel about it, which makes one comfortable and relaxed.

Where:		Shenannigans Irish Pub and Restaurant, Shop 2052c, Westfield Marion Shopping Complex, Level 1 (on the Sturt Road side). Ph: 8377 2233.
Entrée:		$5 - $17.50.
Main course:		$9.50 - $18.
Dessert:		$6 - $10.
Wine List:		$15.50 - $32.00 (per glass $3.80 - $6.50).

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