Irish Setter Pub

July 29, 2021 - First time in Presque Isle, we took a chance at the Irish Setter Pub . . . Great Call ! I’d rate this a solid 4.5 experience, but loved the comedy show with a fun server ( thanks Laurie) ! Of course an Irish Pub should offer at least 4 or 5 authentic Irish beers. Strike #1, no Smithwick’s, but they had Red Higgins ! I liked the plethora of Irish family “code of arms” ( family crest) on the wall! We watched a bit of the Red Sox game on the TVs over the bar area. The Irish Setter Pub offered up a few Irish staples such as shepherd’s pie, and fish & chips. . . which we enjoyed! The steak tips may not be Irish, but were tasty! The joke we heard: I guess there’s a nearby town called Jasper, and we were asked . . . “How can you tell the difference between a moose , and a girl from Jasper?” Response. . . “ Oh 50 pounds and a red Flannel shirt!” Kudos to Debi & Sonny Gustin for their 15 years operating a fine Irish pub in Presque Isle! Suggestion: Need more Irish beers ! ( by the next time I visit) Fun Facts Presque Isle ( Maine ) French expression meaning . . . “Almost an island” Presque Isle . . . 6 locations in the world! Aroostook County - Eastern Algonquian Indian expression for “beautiful waters” Presque Isle inhabited by Algonquian Indians Presque Isle ( ME) settled in 1828, incorporated in 1859 University of Maine set up Solar System model of planets spaced apart . . . Cool ! 1939 - Aroostook State Park oldest in Maine 1947 - Limestone Army Air Field built 1953 - renamed Loring Air Force Base ( Strategic Air Command) 1994 - SAC base closed

First off, nobody spoke Irish! That's fine, I can't speak Irish or Gaelic. Very busy on Friday nights. I am not certain if you need a mask. The young girl who greeted everyone who entered was busy doing two jobs, so seating people was a little slow. Seats are spread out so that slows things down a bit. I sat at the bar and service was still slow. The bartender, like the rest of the staff, were busy. All of the staff were husling. I ordered a ginger beer 🍻 and a dill chicken burger 🍔 with sweet potato fries. It was good. Outside seating and Wifi available. Very loud inside. You may want to go early.

The service was excellent. The food was outstanding. I had Pub Royale burger. It was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend going here.

Irish Setter has consistently good food. Best thing I've had is the shepherds pie. Recently they have been out of a lot (as have a number of places), but I'm sure that will get fixed. Friendly place, good atmosphere.