Restaurants in Colonial Heights

The pub has long served as the epicenter of Ireland’s social life—a place where friendships are made and stories are shared over foamy pints of beer. Finn McCool's Irish Pub positions itself firmly within this tradition of communality, inviting guests to bond while eating fish ‘n’ chips or clinking glasses of Guinness at a hardwood bar that spans the length of the room.

The convivial atmosphere isn’t the only aspect of Finn McCool's that recalls the old country. Traditional Irish staples such as shepherd’s pie, corned beef, and bangers and mash fill the pub’s menu. Savory scents waft through the air as guests throw darts, play billiards, and soak in the sunshine on the outdoor patio. A lineup of flat-screen TVs hums with the sounds of the day’s sporting events, which guests can wager their pots of gold or leprechaun manservants on at the pub’s Colonial Downs betting hub. :m]]

The lively rhythms of twice-weekly dueling-piano shows serenade revelers at The Beach House Bar & Grille, where a pair of veteran local restaurateurs imbue classic American grill fare with tropical island influences. Caribbean staples such as jerk chicken, mango salsa, and fresh grilled fish accompany classic burgers and steak sandwiches as well as cocktails swirled at a fully stocked bar. Every Friday and Saturday, a pair of pianists duels by performing songs the audience requests and rolling their sheet music into battle-ready épées. Between songs, patrons can gaze at the TVs that line The Beach House's, peach-colored interior or foray to a 1,000-square-foot patio for al fresco merrymaking.