We brought the pub to you.
An eighteen-foot, hand-built Irish pub on wheels. A working replica of Dublin's Temple Bar. Real bar, real snug, real Guinness signage on every wall. Parked in your backyard. You bring the people. We bring the pub.
An actual pub, not a food truck
Walk-in, 16 people inside. Six bar seats, a central whiskey-barrel high-top, a green-leather snug, Tiffany-style stained glass sconces, a working ceiling fan made from a ship's wheel. Two outdoor whiskey barrels with umbrellas included for spillover.
Built in Wilmington by people who’ve earned it
Patrick and Kerry got engaged at Ashford Castle, took their five daughters back to Ireland years later, then came home and made it real.
You bring the people, we bring the pub
We deliver, level, and set up within thirty miles of Wilmington. You handle your guests and your Guinness keg, and don't worry, we'll show you how.
Two Dublin landmarks. One trailer.
Patrick didn't design The Irish Rover from a generic Irish-pub mood board. He pulled from two of Dublin's most photographed buildings. The front is Temple Bar, the 1840 corner pub on Temple Lane. The back is the Guinness Gate, the entrance to the St. James's Gate Brewery, where Guinness has been brewed since 1759. Walk up to The Irish Rover and you've seen it before, even if you've never been to Dublin.
Who it’s for
Backyard Parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, Tuesday. Patrick doesn't judge.
Weddings
Rehearsal dinners, after-parties, the morning-after Bloody Mary situation. We were built for all three.
Office parties, brewery partnerships, festivals, fundraisers. Bookers love us because nobody's seen anything like it.
Corporate & Festivals
March books up first. Patrick dresses as St. Patrick for the Wilmington parade and we are not exaggerating. Want the pub on the 17th? Contact us by January.
Holidays & St. Patrick's Day
How it works
1
Pop over to our calendar to see if your date is open. We update it weekly. Always confirm with us before you finalize anything else.
Check the date.
2
About two weeks before your event, head to your local Total Wine and order a Guinness keg under your name. We'll send you the exact instructions when you book. That's also where you get any other beer, wine, or whiskey you want.
Get your Guinness sorted.
3
The day of your event, we deliver The Irish Rover to your driveway, backyard, parking lot, or venue. We level it, set it up, and give you a quick tour of the bar. No electricity needed! Quiet generator included. You're up and running in about thirty minutes.
We pull up.
4
The pub is all yours. We'll come back the next day to pick it up. You bring the people, the music, and the food. We bring the pub.
Pour the first pint.
Starts at $1,000 for the night.
Includes delivery, leveling, setup, and pickup within thirty miles of Wilmington. Friday and Saturday rates are higher. St. Patrick's week is its own thing. Holidays, festivals, and weddings: contact us for a quote.
Gallery
The story behind the trailer.
Patrick and Kerry got engaged at Ashford Castle, took their five daughters back to Ireland years later, and somewhere in there Pat decided to build a real Irish pub from scratch. This is what he came up with.
A few things to know before you ask.
The trailer needs a stable, mostly-level setup area. Driveways, backyards, parking lots, fields - usually fine. Steep slopes - not so much. We'll figure out logistics when you reach out. No electricity needed, generator included.
You’ll need flat ground.
Bands and bartenders are optional.
Pat works with Barney Brogues, an Irish band, and a bartender he trusts. They book separately. We can put you in touch.
We don't sell it. You'll order a Guinness keg from your local Total Wine about two weeks ahead and pick up anything else you want. We've got the workflow down to a science.
You bring the alcohol.
You're responsible for your guests and the alcohol they consume. We leave the trailer clean. The deposit covers anything that happens to it overnight.
Liability and cleanup.
Got a date in mind?
Fill out the form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Or call Patrick directly at (203) 613-2420. He's almost always available.