Irish 31 Expands With Three New Locations

Most game-changing concepts once started with a very simple story and a very simple goal.

This team is no different. In 2011, Jay Mize created Irish 31 aiming to be the first Irish Pub that you can find in every city in America. With apologies to Beef O’ Brady’s and other “Irish” themed hangouts –  it hasn’t been done before.

One community at a time, he and his philanthropic efforts are bringing a passion for food, sports and community to a place near you.

If you are looking for a chef-inspired dish, they’ve got you covered. Somewhere that will have every game and every sports package on any one of dozens of TVs? Check. A place with amazing live entertainment that you can enjoy while conversing with your friends? Yep, that too. All in a meticulously planned, intimate space, with exquisite finishes, that prides itself on being the heartbeat of each community.

They have fast become known as the “The People’s Pub.” They didn’t label themselves this, it was earned. Events such as “Be Our Board” – as in their sounding board – allow customers to taste dishes, give feedback, and have a say in what goes on their menu. If a beer that you love is not behind the bar, they will order it specifically for you.

Sona, a veteran of the military, stopped in and wanted to voice his opinion on their newest location in Seminole. “This place was great and the customer service was outstanding,” said Sona. “I walked in right before the kitchen closed and they hooked me up with an amazing burger and chips. This place feels like a classy, local bar. Amazing customer service!”

Customers ultimately steer the ship, which is why they fit so well in each community, and are rapidly embraced as “The People’s” neighborhood pub.

And what does the “31” mean? Glad you asked. Yes, 31 was the jersey number of Jay Mize, when he played football at University of South Florida. Given that sports is such a big part of the concept, it was fitting to have something representative of athletics in their name. On a much deeper level, when putting the brand together in 2009, Jay learned that St. Patrick used the shamrock (a three-leafed clover) as a symbol to depict the Trinity, or the “3” parts to the “1” God known as The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Inspired, and wanting to pay tribute to the legacy of the one and only Saint Patrick, Jay knew that Irish 31 was the perfect name for this pub, and if he was lucky, the “31” would give the brand a little extra dose of good luck and blessing along the way.

Let’s just say, Irish eyes are smiling upon them.