Pull up a stool to the u-shaped granite bar, or grab a patch of sunshine on its newly renovated outdoor patio for a cold beer and something tasty from the food menu, like a Big Mouth Burger, shepherd’s pie or a Pulled Pork Griller on Texas toast. There are always new friends to be made at Monaghan’s, a convivial Irish pub in Essington. There’s a large selection of craft and domestic beers enjoyed by a diverse multi-generational crowd, 7 television screens, a great happy hour and fun weekly theme nights and events, like Monday Bingo and Wednesday Open Mic Night.ĭolan’s bar is open every day from 10:30 a.m. Though it’s proud of its roots, and its two “Most Delco Bar” awards from Delco Live, Dolan’s has definitely evolved into the 21st century. This welcoming dive bar is steeped in local history! Open since 1954, Dolan’s Bar is a third-generation, family-owned establishment that’s been a cornerstone of the Ridley Park community for almost as long as anyone can remember. Photo courtesy of Dolan’s Bar Dolan’s Bar