THE IRISH PUB (Alex Fegan). 76 minutes. Opens Friday (October 24). For venues and times, see Movies. Rating: NNN
The Irish Pub delivers exactly what it says on the tin, as the saying goes: a tour of several Irish ale houses, where their owners and customers provide an oral history of the eponymous institution.
Documentarian Alex Fegan bounced all over Ireland to interview publicans and patrons at historic locations, shaping the footage into a charming testimonial to tradition, community and communal drinking.
I’ve never been to Ireland, but I’ve logged enough time in English pubs that I felt right at home amidst the charming little stories and loving details Fegan captures.
At one point I considered writing down the names of the various ales on hand pumps, just to see whether I could find them at the LCBO.
If any of the above rings true to you, you will probably enjoy The Irish Pub as much as I did, and for the same reasons.
