By now, you’ve likely already heard of W.J. Morrissey’s, the latest addition to what can only be described as a burgeoning Cobblestone District. Owner Dennis Brinkworth is already well-respected in Buffalo’s craft-beer scene for stocking better-than-usual offerings at Brinks on Chippewa and Colter Bay on Delaware- even the divey Union Bar on Pearl St. has a bottle selection to appease discerning beer-drinkers. You might be tempted to think, however, given W.J. Morrissey’s Irish theme, that the only beers on tap will be the standard Guinness/Smithwicks/Harp selection, perhaps rounded out with classic stouts such as Murphy’s and Beamish.

Not so! As with Brinkworth’s other establishments, J.W. Morrisseys has a comprehensive selection, drawing from both imports and domestic craft beers. In addition to the beers mentioned above, (sans Beamish), their current lineup consists of: Fuller’s London Pride; Stella Artois; O’Hara’s Irish Red (from Ireland, yes); Tetley’s; Sam Adams’ Boston lager and their seasonal, currently Summer Ale; Coors’ craft-brewed wit Blue Moon; Ithaca Apricot Wheat; Long Trail Blackberry Wheat; Flying Bison’s flagship Aviator Red and, this being Buffalo, Labatt Blue.

So, stop on down sometime, try the food (I hear it’s great) and have a pint to go with. You won’t be railroaded into the standard Irish pub selections, though of course, nothing goes as well with a Guinness stew than, well… Guinness.