Lynagh's

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Lynagh's Pub is a popular Irish pub for University of Kentucky students located near the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. The pub serves mixed drinks, a range of drafts, and pub grub.

Originally across Euclid Ave in an older building that still operates as a competing pub and eatery. The move to the center across the street split the old Lynagh's into two venues. One food and drink oriented, and the other a live music venue. The latter was known as Lynagh's Club and closed in 2002.

The founder, John Lynagh, is a gregarious character and is well-known around town. A former professor at the University of Kentucky and upon his separation from the University, he opened the original Lynagh's.

Lynagh's expanded to other locations over the years. First was Lynagh's Shamrock Bar & Grill. This location is still open. An Irish fine dining restaurant, featured in Southern Living Magazine was another venture. Located near the Red Mile harness race track, Lynagh's Irish Spring House did not stay open long and has since been demolished.

Currently Lynagh's operates pubs at Patchen Drive and Hartland Parkway as well.