The door to Shannons was open last night and they were serving beer and kettle chips as part of a “soft open”. The bartender Barry was friendly and entertaining, and we were able to preview the food menu, though full food service doesn’t begin until Friday. They’ll be offering breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner at average (for Celebration) prices.

The inside is fairly small, with maybe 8 bar stools or so, but there’s a decent sized outdoor area that is covered. Besides, the cordial atmosphere created by staff, owners, and patrons dispelled my concerns about personal space; it’s a pub, after all.

Best of luck to the newest addition to Celebration’s downtown. See you again soon.

Update: They appear to have a web site