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Trali - An Irish Gem
As Raleigh grows and more people are relocating to our capital, the population has become eclectic, and our restaurants and bars have followed suit. Just last week, I stopped by an Irish pub called Trali to play trivia. Trali is in the Briardale Shopping Center, and after experiencing what Trali has to offer, I’m sad I missed the opening last March!
What I love about Trali is the fresh air; no smoking is allowed, so I can’t use “clouded judgment” as an excuse for not contributing very much in my trivia group. I got a chance to brush up on Irish trivia when I sat down for a chat with general manager Mike Sanderson. I was given a tour of Trali, which has a Victorian bar, Cottage bar, and a Library with many great Irish authors - Keats, Joyce, Hemingway. The rooms are great for watching different games (like ACC college basketball) or to accommodate a private party.
As you reach across the mahogany bar for a pint and sit in a chair made in Ireland, you can just picture the crowds of people in Trali’s bars watching Gaelic football. Chef and owner Thomas Buckley who is from Trali (the main town in county Kerry) boasts that “Kerry football is superior to that of all the other counties in Ireland.” If you would like to discuss this matter with him, I’m sure Tom will oblige.
Besides watching games, Trali has weekly trivia and poker and both events offer prizes to the winners. Trali also hosts special events such as Super Bowl parties, Valentine’s Day dinners, and live music. Food and drink specials are available each day in addition to a $9 Carvery at lunch. Guinness always flows freely, but if you’re not a fan of the black brew, there are 20 more beers on draught.
The menu options range from traditional Shepherd’s Pie to Roast Stuffed Cornish Game Hen and 12 Ounce New York Strip Steak with a Jameson Peppercorn Sauce. For a light snack, try Curry Fries or Seafood Chowder. Saturdays and Sundays provide you the opportunity to try a Full Irish breakfast that will knock your socks off.
To get more information about Trali, visit their website at www.traliirishpub.com and call 919-544-4141 for reservations.
When money's tight and hard to get,
and your horse is also ran,
When all you have is a heap of debt,
a pint of plain is your only man.
Sláinte! (cheers/good health) |
Trali Bar and Restarant