If you have ever been to an Irish pub, you know that it is a place with interesting features and often has an eclectic group of patrons throughout the night. However, at Johnny Mac House of Spirits it takes the meaning of “character” to a whole new level. Set in Asbury Park NJ, the outside contains all sorts of different sayings written on the windows, random objects glued to the wall and really no rhyme or reason to the placement of anything. When you walk inside it is more of the same design (I use that term loosely) with bottles, flags and street signs strewn about. It is intriguing to the eye and gives you a warm sense of nostalgia with all the antiques that it houses.

Inside you can stop and grab a drink or you can go outside to a large patio area with an oval-shaped bar. Outside there are multiple activities including a photo booth and an arcade basketball hoop, both of which I participated in after a couple beers. Speaking of, they have numerous beers on tap, some local craft beers and well as domestic, something for everyone. Now here is the really great part about Johnny Macs. Whenever you get a drink, no matter what kind, you get a ticket for a FREE PIZZA. Yes FREE. What drunken person doesn’t want pizza? But wait there’s more…when you are hangover on a Sunday or want a boozy brunch; you can grab a mimosa and an omelet on the house. Honestly what more could you ask for.

Johnny Mac House of Spirits is the definition of quirky. If you are looking for a chill hipster-esque environment with cheap beer and good food then this is the place for you. This was a great experience and I will definitely be going again, mostly for the free pizza because hey if its free its for me.

              Hannah Kate