Travel Eats – Jack Quinn

Jack Quinn’s snug Irish pub in Colorado Springs evokes a sense of warmth and familiarity at the first visit. It is a haven inside a busy room away from a busy city. Warm lighting, good service, and a feeling of contentment. The decor echoes the pub’s Irish heritage, while honoring it’s Coloradan identity: the pub’s walls are decorated with Fire Fighter hats, as Colorado Springs is the hub of a festival celebrating first responders nationally. The food is also familiar. We indulged in delicious mac-n-cheese and Irish Nachos. The mac-n-cheese was hearty, well made, and reminded me of my childhood. The Nachos, a skillful twist of American and Irish cuisine, was blanketed in not only cheese, but also corned beef, crisp green onion, Keltic potatoes, and Mary Rose. Our rating on quality from food on the plate, to atmosphere and service: Jack Quinn Irish Pub earns a shining 5 out of 5 stars.