Downtown Anderson has a new spot to grab a pint and some live music, as Finlay's Irish Pub officially opened Saturday on Main Street with a midday ribbon cutting and a St. Patrick's-themed community celebration. Owners Gary and Darla Sallee welcomed neighbors with menu samples, live music and plenty of green beer, while Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr. joined them for the ceremony. The pub takes over the former Knights of Columbus building and bills itself as an Irish-inspired hangout with a full bar and a stage built for live acts.
Ribbon Cutting And Community Fest
Photos and a short post from the city show the ribbon cutting took place at 12:00 p.m., with Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr. joining Gary and Darla Sallee onstage for the ceremonial snip and a brief on-mic chat. According to the City of Anderson, the grand opening doubled as a St. Patrick's community celebration, complete with menu sampling and live music. The city's AndersonNow! newsletter also listed the event for yesterday at 1225 Main Street.
Menu, Live Music And More
Organizers promoted classic pub fare and party staples for the daylong festivities, with fish and chips, green beer and live sets from local bands planned on the pub's stage, plus giveaways for visitors. The event listing described the location as the former Knights of Columbus building behind The Toast Cafe and noted that admission was free with a canned-food donation for the Christian Center, per AllEvents.
Downtown Momentum
Finlay's arrival lands in the middle of a busy stretch for downtown, as the city's March calendar highlights several events and openings, including Needler's Fresh Market later this week. The mayor's office has been pushing out the growing lineup through its AndersonNow! newsletter, which listed Finlay's on the March events page and signaled continued efforts to keep Main Street active, per AndersonNow!.
Hours And What's Next
For now, Finlay's posted hours run Sunday 2-11 p.m., Monday 4-11 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday closed, Thursday and Friday 4-11 p.m., and Saturday 2-11 p.m., according to the City of Anderson. The pub's event listing also shows additional St. Patrick's programming and more live shows lined up later this week, per AllEvents.
