Bog & Barley Irish Pub

On Poplar Avenue, Bog & Barley represents a different Memphis geography: East Memphis, where dinner is usually part of a drive or rideshare plan rather than a walk between downtown attractions. The pub describes its approach as Irish heritage interpreted through contemporary cooking. Its owners also run Celtic Crossing, but the Poplar location has its own identity: a spacious dining room, group seating, and a menu that makes food and whiskey central to the visit.

The official site separates its main menu, brunch, and drinks. Irish favorites such as fish and chips and shepherd’s pie sit alongside a whiskey list that covers different origins and flavor profiles. The restaurant says its woodwork, bars, and furnishings were made with Irish materials and craftsmanship; that heritage is built into the room rather than relying only on themed decoration. The online menu is the best source for current availability and prices before setting out.

Recent customer comments for this branch often mention attentive service, generous plates, and a comfortable room for a longer dinner; fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, brunch, and chocolate desserts recur in comments. Reviewers also describe a lively atmosphere at busy times. The practical takeaway is that this can work for either a planned meal or a group gathering: the official site offers event booking and seating that includes booths and communal tables.

Friday and Saturday hours extend to midnight, although the kitchen closes earlier; Sunday is set aside for brunch. The address, Suite 124 on the Poplar corridor, is easy to enter into a map, but visitors should choose their transport plan in advance if combining it with downtown. Bog & Barley suits an East Memphis itinerary: a full Irish-inspired menu, a broad whiskey conversation, and room to settle in.