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St Patrick’s Day shocker as Irishman in NYC opens a British pub

Cock & Bull story of Dublin man who plans to open his Times Square British pub

KATE HICKEY,

IrishCentral Editor

Published Saturday, March 17, 2012, 7:48 AM

Updated Saturday, March 17, 2012, 11:49 AM

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Artists impression of the Cock & Bull British pub which will open near Times Square

“In the recent past in New York, English gastro-pubs like the Spotted Pig and the Breslin have really taken off and I’ve been really impressed with them.”

So despite the jibes and glares he might get from surprised Irish walking under the Union Jack, Hynes is following in a growing trend of British style pubs, with excellent food, in New York.

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Johnnyclash | Mar 18, 2012, 05:34 PM EDT

Haynes a true jackeen He would have joined the British army , but sure just for the money.

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ciaradexy | Mar 18, 2012, 11:30 AM EDT

Anyone who is 'shocked' by this is an idiot. The man is opening a business. End of story. Irishstorm, you are a fool. I bet the only people that this bothers are Americans. No Irish people would have an issue with this. I was out in Dublin for the match yesterday and ended up hanging out with a group of English people. There were no problem! There never is! Cop on and move on America!

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Irishstorm | Mar 18, 2012, 08:37 AM EDT

An Irishman having that bloodstained butchers apron hanging on his premises is treasonable. Has Ireland not suffered enough because of traitors? Sure, you can respect your enemy, but nobody respects these people. Also, by doing this, he is endorsing the Brits in Libya, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. It's a question of ethics too.

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citizen69 | Mar 18, 2012, 06:28 AM EDT

You mean they've found New York Irishman who isn't a Brit hating bigot!? Now that is news!! ;-)

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Rebelforce | Mar 17, 2012, 07:58 PM EDT

There are Irishman who would sell their own grandmother if they thought they could make a buck off it.

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oldboreen | Mar 17, 2012, 07:46 PM EDT

A clever move Kevin Hynes-wish you every success! The anti-British bigots can drink elsewhere!

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EileenL | Mar 17, 2012, 07:00 PM EDT

good luck Kevin Hynes ,, will be sure to drop in soon next time in New York,,,

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MegK311 | Mar 17, 2012, 01:53 PM EDT

Good luck to him. I would eat in either a Irish pub or a British one as long as the food was good.

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micky74007 | Mar 17, 2012, 12:27 PM EDT

With so many real Irish pubs in NYC, I'm glad I won't have to consider going into this one.

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David Mixner | Mar 17, 2012, 11:40 AM EDT

Good for Mr. Hynes! Time has come to stop limiting ourselves as a people. Can't wait to enjoy this Irish man's wonderful service...mother and father are from Derry.....proud of Mr. Hynes ...should be more like him

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Sparklet | Mar 17, 2012, 10:49 AM EDT

There are Irish themed pubs all over the UK, but the basic pub in both UK and Ireland are pretty much the same. A British pub isn't that different to an Irish pub. Most Irish tourists would be happy enough to drink there as they won't be as entrenched in historical anger as some people are.

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joan1954 | Mar 17, 2012, 10:24 AM EDT

We have a British Pub here where I live and they are great supporters of Irish activities. Few are the people here who do not have mixed ancestry and if there is a problem they someone come here and establish an Irish pub but make it on the north side for the locals and not the tourists. We can't keep hitting the lone Irish themed pub that is located in the tourist area for support which he gives but he alone can only do so much.

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Nelsonbarry | Mar 17, 2012, 10:09 AM EDT

Sorry, I won't be eating or drinking there!!

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CitizenWhy | Mar 17, 2012, 09:58 AM EDT

This is a shocker? People do not want to live in a straightjacket of ethnic identity. There are numerous Irish-British and Irish-Americans who like English pubs. And the Union Jack includes the flag of St. Patrick, so it's all OK.

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Murph46 | Mar 17, 2012, 09:42 AM EDT

Bloody Johhny Bull traitor!

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