I'll score Tim Finnegans \"the old 3-stars.\" I stopped here with a coworker and we both had the Fish & Chips lunch special. Having had great fish & chips (which should be made with haddock, not cod) I never expect more than 3 star fish & chips from most places and all the more so in Phoenix for an 8.99 lunch special.\n\nSo with that as a standard I got what I expected. Fairly good fish & chips. It was a good size slab of cod and the batter was just heavier than a light batter. The fish was flaky and tender, not a bit overdone. Phew. So often it's overdone. An Irish pub should be able to nail fish & chips. If not, just shut her down.\n\nThe chips were thick cut and skin on, very good. They came already salted and seasoned lightly. When they are being served up with fish and you might use malt vinegar perhaps they should forgo the normal seasonings.\n\nThe atmosphere here was nice, dark and cozy. Pretty much dead at lunch time but I imagine they are full on the weekend. If not, they have a problem. There is a stage and they advertise various events with live music, trivia and other such shenanigans.
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