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When visiting San Antonio s famed River Walk , you re more likely to hear a Mariachi band than the lyrics hard rock hotel chicago to When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. But if you have the luck of the Irish, you ll soon discover Durty Nelly s.
The genuine Irish pub is tucked into a corner of the Hilton Palacio del Rio at river level. So while crossing the Market Street bridge, you just might hear the soulful sound of Danny Boy or the toe-tapping beat of a traditional Irish jig.
Travel, as we all know, has a way of changing hard rock hotel chicago our world view and inspiring us with new ideas. That s what happened to Bill Hunter, hard rock hotel chicago manager of the Hilton in the early 1970s. On a trip to Ireland, Hunter discovered Durty Nelly s at Bunratty Castle s Folk Park .
Upon his return to the Alamo city, Hunter persuaded local businessman Bartell Zachry to open an authentic Irish pub on the popular River Walk. Since its opening hard rock hotel chicago in September 1974, Durty Nelly s has been a magnet for tourism.
It s always a party at Durty Nelly s, but our 40th anniversary week promises to be something extra special, said Hilton Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing, Brian Getman, also the event organizer.
Still anchored within hard rock hotel chicago the luxurious hotel proper, Durty Nelly s d cor remains true to its legendary sister pub. Its stone walls, twin fireplaces, and slate floors have witnessed frolicking fun for four decades.
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In fact, Robbie, the jovial bartender, has been a fixture at Durty Nelly s for 38 years. He s served and chatted with customers hard rock hotel chicago over many a topic. But Robbie has always adhered to the pub s golden rules:
No discussion of religion or politics, only two patrons to a bar stool and you ll drink alone if you prefer to drink rum instead of traditional Guinness beer. But judging from the faithful hard rock hotel chicago clientele, posting these rules for all to see has always been a non-issue.
The anniversary celebration is also being parlayed into a benefit for The 100 Club of San Antonio . The 100 Club is a support group for families of local law enforcement and firefighters. Durty Nelly s will give 10 percent of proceeds from food and drink to the organization during the observance.
Unique helping of Irish food is not unusual at the pub. The menu boasts a St. Patty s melt, Irish burger and Killarney Cobb salad. hard rock hotel chicago But during the anniversary fiesta, featured Irish cuisine includes Irish lamb stew, corned beef sliders and Irish-style potato fries topped with cabbage, corned beef and cheddar ale sauce.
Additionally, the public is invited to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 10-day trip for two to Ireland. Not only will winners visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, but they ll stop at Blarney Castle, where they can kiss the legendary Blarney Stone. Of course, proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets benefit The 100 Club as well.
We re combining what we ve celebrated over 40 years, revisiting the best of the past and creating something hard rock hotel chicago new, Getman added. Newly created Guinness glassware and T-shirts sporting the Durty Nelly logo will be available for sale.
Today Bunratty Castle and Folk Park serve as a popular international interactive entertainment and educational center. In fact, the castle holds evening banquets that are not only worth the trip, but something to write home about.
Knowing that music is the universal language, and food and drink is what brings people together I don t want to miss a chance to travel to Ireland vicariously through Durty Nelly s, one of San Antonio s most unique establishments.
Rosie Carbo is the Lifestyles Editor for Wandering Educators, and is a former newspaper reporter whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines nationwide. Some of those publications include People hard rock hotel chicago magazine, The Dallas Morning News, The Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. Some of her features were redistributed by The Associated Press early in her career as an award-winning Texas journalist. Read more of Rosie s articles here on her blog .