Good Times at Nancy Whiskey in Detroit
Imagine opening the door to a bar at 10:00AM on a Sunday and the place is PACKED. Welcome to Nancy Whiskey in Detroit. Nancy Whiskey has been an Irish pub…
At Nancy Whiskey in Detroit: Doni, Tom, and Rick… Rick is wearing a garbage bag in preparation for the Cork Town Races!
Donielle FlynnImagine opening the door to a bar at 10:00AM on a Sunday and the place is PACKED. Welcome to Nancy Whiskey in Detroit. Nancy Whiskey has been an Irish pub since 1902 when it was converted from a general store into a pub. It has tons of history and is an amazing place to be before and after the Detroit St. Patrick's Day parade. It is my go-to place for parade day.
The People Make the Day
I ran into a lot of old friends and made some new ones! The picture above shows some new friends, Tom and Rick. I spoke with Rick for a while. He mentioned seeing my article on 9 Rock Stars That Don't Drink. Rick told me he is ten years sober and said he usually does quite well in his age bracket for the Cork Town Races. I asked him what he considered to be a good time. Rick said 22 minutes! As I stood there processing my mental math (that's 3+ 7 minute miles!), I couldn't help but be impressed. Rick was very down-to-earth and wasn't the least bit braggy.. although he was baggy. Rick was wearing a trash bag (old runners trick) in preparation for the Cork Town Races. Rick, nice to meet you and your friend, Tom.
I also ran into old friends, Mike and Marty. These two are super cool dudes and a pleasure to hang out with. We see each other every year at Nancy Whiskey.
Donielle FlynnDoni, Mike, and Marty
Here's what I LOVE about being at Nancy Whiskey for the Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade. The place has a history. It's not fancy, Nancy. It's just a great place to go. The people who come to Nancy Whisky DO IT UP! I saw some amazing St. Patrick's Day attire (see pics below).
Gypsy calls me every so often, with requests for the Power Lunch. Gypsy came out to Nancy Whiskey's and brought his bagpipe-playing friend, Dave with him. Needless to say, some bagpipe music busted out at Nancy Whiskey.
Donielle FlynnDoni, Dave, and Gypsy
Check out the rest of my photos below. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Good Time Photos at Nancy Whiskey in Detroit
Donielle FlynnThis whole gang looks great! bob (far left) didn't want to dress up, so I lent him my boa and a WCSX hat. LOL... Bob was so happy about it.
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnThe whole group had matching light-up hats!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnWe gave away a TON of beads!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnAnother Cork Town race entrant! Nothing like a beer before running 5K!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnThis young lady was SO NICE and excited to be at Nancy Whiskey. I just loved her energy.
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnI didn't catch names, but the lady second from right KNIT THESE HATS. Each one had a beer mug on it. I thought that was super cool and very unique touch.
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnNancy Whiskey as PACKED. Thank God they get the tent every year!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnNancy Whiskey's history encapsulated.
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnUNICORN LEGGINGS! I thought the lady in orange had a ROCKIN' outfit. I seriously need rainbow leggings in my life.
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnThis guy wins for the tallest hat award.
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnAustin and Chris from WCSX show their St. Patrick's Day spirit!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnMore WCSX listener peeps! These guys were super cool!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnMore fun WCSX peeps at Nancy Whiskey!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnDave, the bagpipe player
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnLooking festive!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnThe best pants awards goes to... THIS GUY!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnLuke (orange pants fame) and Ruthie at Nancy Whiskey with Doni!
Donielle FlynnAt Nancy Whiskey in Detroit: Doni, Tom, and Rick... Rick is wearing a garbage bag in preparation for the Cork Town Races!
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnDoni, Mike and Marty
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
Donielle FlynnDoni, Dave and Gypsy
Nancy Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Parade
