https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/ Good Food, Cold Pints & Great Company en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:28 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/off-the-record-what-regulars-actually-order/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/off-the-record-what-regulars-actually-order/ There's the drink you tell people you drink, and then there's the drink you actually order when you've had a long week and just don't care anymore. McCoy's bartenders have seen it all — and they're finally talking. Turns out, the gap between our drink personas and our real preferences is wider, and a whole lot funnier, than most of us would like to admit. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:28 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/gloriously-bad-advice-given-received-at-the-bar/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/gloriously-bad-advice-given-received-at-the-bar/ There's something about a barstool and a cold pint that turns ordinary people into full-blown life coaches. We asked McCoy's regulars to confess the most ridiculous advice they've ever handed out — or had handed to them — after a few drinks, and the results are equal parts hilarious and painfully relatable. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:20:39 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/how-your-local-pub-holds-the-neighborhood-together/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/how-your-local-pub-holds-the-neighborhood-together/ There's a reason people keep coming back to the same corner pub year after year — and it's got nothing to do with the beer list. McCoy's has quietly become one of those rare places where a neighborhood actually talks to itself, solves its own problems, and celebrates its own wins. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:20:34 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/pick-your-spot-pick-your-night-what-your-seat-says-about-you/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/pick-your-spot-pick-your-night-what-your-seat-says-about-you/ The booth in the corner and the stool at the bar are only a few feet apart, but they might as well be different planets. Where you plant yourself at a pub shapes everything from the conversations you'll have to the kind of night you'll remember. Here's the unspoken science behind pub seating—and why regulars always know exactly where to go. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:25:30 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/what-your-bartender-already-knows-about-you/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/what-your-bartender-already-knows-about-you/ The best bartenders aren't just pouring drinks — they're reading an entire room in real time, picking up on signals most people never realize they're sending. We talked to some of McCoy's most seasoned bar veterans about the quiet art of knowing when to talk, when to back off, and when to slide over another round before anyone has to ask. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:41:24 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/sound-check-music-behind-your-pint-shapes-the-night/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/sound-check-music-behind-your-pint-shapes-the-night/ The food is great, the beer is cold, but there's something else doing heavy lifting when a night at the pub just clicks. Turns out, the music playing in the background is working harder than you think — and getting it right is equal parts science and gut instinct. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:15:34 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/gone-for-years-back-by-tonight-what-pulls-people-home-to-their-favorite-pub/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/gone-for-years-back-by-tonight-what-pulls-people-home-to-their-favorite-pub/ There's a particular kind of walk-in that every good pub knows well — the one where someone steps through the door after years away and immediately exhales like they've been holding their breath the whole time. What is it about a place like McCoy's that keeps pulling people back, no matter how long they've been gone? Turns out, it has a lot less to do with the menu and a lot more to do with what the place actually means. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:21:18 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/built-to-last-enduring-magic-classic-pub-comfort-food/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/built-to-last-enduring-magic-classic-pub-comfort-food/ Wings, nachos, fish and chips — these dishes have been written off as 'too simple' a hundred times over, yet they keep showing up on menus and in our memories. There's a reason certain pub staples refuse to go anywhere, and it has a lot more to do with human nature than culinary fashion. We dug into the psychology, the history, and the kitchen craft behind the food that never stops feeling right. McCoy's Public House Food & Kitchen Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:25:35 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/strangers-at-the-bar-pub-conversation-tips/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/strangers-at-the-bar-pub-conversation-tips/ There's something about a pub that makes talking to strangers feel completely natural — maybe it's the lighting, maybe it's the cold beer, or maybe it's just the vibe. Learning a few unwritten social rules can turn a solo pint into a memorable evening and a new face into a regular friend. Here's how to work a room the right way. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:21:21 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/your-round-pal-unofficial-rules-buying-drinks/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/your-round-pal-unofficial-rules-buying-drinks/ Every pub group has one — the guy who conveniently disappears when it's his turn at the bar. Don't be that guy. Here's everything you need to know about the sacred, unspoken art of buying rounds without torching your friendships. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:21:15 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/why-pub-food-tastes-better-than-it-has-any-right-to/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/why-pub-food-tastes-better-than-it-has-any-right-to/ There's something almost unfair about how good a basket of wings tastes at a packed bar versus the exact same wings eaten anywhere else. It's not just hunger talking — there's real science and psychology behind why pub food hits harder than anything with a tasting menu. Let's dig in. McCoy's Public House Food & Kitchen Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:21:15 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/pub-recipes-cook-at-home-mccoys-favorites/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/pub-recipes-cook-at-home-mccoys-favorites/ You don't need a commercial kitchen or a culinary degree to cook food that hits the way pub food does. The secret is bold flavors, honest ingredients, and not overthinking it — which, honestly, is the whole McCoy's philosophy in a nutshell. These recipes bring that same casual, satisfying energy straight to your stovetop. McCoy's Public House Food & Kitchen Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:15:53 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/unofficial-code-pub-etiquette-mccoys/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/unofficial-code-pub-etiquette-mccoys/ Whether you're a first-timer nervously eyeing the bar or a seasoned regular who's claimed the same stool for six years, pub culture runs on a set of unwritten rules that nobody teaches you — they're just understood. At McCoy's, we believe a great night out starts with knowing how to read the room, treat the staff right, and hold your own in a crowd. Consider this your friendly, slightly cheeky orientation. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:15:53 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/how-to-do-game-day-right-mccoys-playbook-for-watching-sports/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/how-to-do-game-day-right-mccoys-playbook-for-watching-sports/ Watching the game at home is fine. Watching it at McCoy's is something else entirely. Whether you're a first-timer trying to figure out the best seat in the house or a regular who's been here through every fourth-quarter heartbreak, this is your guide to getting the most out of game day at the pub — from arrival strategy to halftime orders and everything in between. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:16:23 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/from-tap-to-table-what-goes-into-pouring-a-great-pint/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/from-tap-to-table-what-goes-into-pouring-a-great-pint/ There's a lot more happening behind the bar than you might think. From line cleaning schedules to the exact angle of a pour, the difference between a forgettable beer and one that makes you say 'another round' comes down to craft, consistency, and a surprising amount of science. Here's a peek behind the curtain at how McCoy's keeps every pint tasting exactly the way it should. McCoy's Public House Food & Kitchen Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:16:23 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/faces-at-the-bar-loyal-locals-mccoys-feel-like-home/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/faces-at-the-bar-loyal-locals-mccoys-feel-like-home/ Behind every great pub is a cast of regulars who give it its soul. At McCoy's, those familiar faces — the retirees, the after-work crews, the solo readers, the big birthday tables — are the real reason this place is so hard to leave. We spent some time getting to know a few of them. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:15:36 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/happy-accidents-bold-bets-flavor-experiments-pub-menu/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/happy-accidents-bold-bets-flavor-experiments-pub-menu/ What happens when a head chef and a bartender start riffing on flavor combinations after closing time? At McCoy's, the answer is a menu full of unexpected pairings that have become the stuff of legend. Pull up a stool and hear the story straight from the kitchen. McCoy's Public House Food & Kitchen Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:15:36 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/craft-behind-mccoys-pub-burger/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/craft-behind-mccoys-pub-burger/ Not all pub burgers are created equal, and the team behind McCoy's kitchen will tell you exactly why. From the grind of the beef to the final toast of the bun, every decision is intentional. Here's what goes into making a burger worth ordering twice. McCoy's Public House Food & Kitchen Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:21:33 GMT https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/7-reasons-mccoys-is-your-go-to-gathering-spot/ https://www.mccoyspublichouse.com/7-reasons-mccoys-is-your-go-to-gathering-spot/ Some places you go to once. McCoy's is the kind of spot that ends up woven into the fabric of your regular life — for birthdays, bad days, big games, and everything in between. Here's why people keep finding their way back through the door. McCoy's Public House Community & Lifestyle Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:21:33 GMT