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Get A Personality Test Through The Beer You Drink! The Beer you drink may just tell more about what kind of a person you are than you’d ever imagine…check this out. According to a major consumer research organization, the type of beer you drink can reveal as much about your personality as the clothes you wear, the car you drive, or even the political party you support. Now…who would have thought of that huh? So, what does your favorite brew have to say about you? Continue reading to find out. Which of These is Your Beer Personality ? Horoscopes and Myers-Briggs personality tests aren’t the only ways to figure out who you are or what makes you tick. We’re not looking to the stars to see what your favorite beer says about your beer personality but here’s the breakdown: 1. Pale Ale : You may not be eager to explore new things, but you have a knack for spotting trends—whether in beer, music, or fashion—just as they’re about to become “too trendy.” You’re also quick to point out differences between products that appear to be similar, such as pale ales and other similar brews. You are very meticulous and…judgemental maybe? 2. Heineken and other Imports from Europe or Canada : Although many people associate Heineken drinkers with being snobby or extravagant, there can be a positive side to this as well! Heineken drinkers are considered to be people who are image conscious and concerned more about themselves,as well as what they drink. They may also be more trendy and brand-conscious than the majority of individuals. 3. IPA : IPAs are believed to be a more “advanced” style of beer with a higher alcohol content. Nothing wrong with a little more “hop”, is there? The strong, bitter characteristics of some IPAs make it a bit of an acquired taste among beer drinkers. But hey, not all things bitter are bad, and not all IPAs are bitter. IPA fans frequently have bold beer personality qualities because they enjoy a powerful and flavorful life. These social butterflies are chatty, outgoing, and eager to try new things! 4. Guinness : Rich aromas and a unique, syrupy texture characterize this classic dark stout served at room temp in Ireland and England and chilled in the US. Guinness drinkers are generally described as adventurous, intelligent, creative, wise, and sensitive with an inquisitive nature. At 2AM in the morning they are also characterized as…drunk, stewed, sloshed, hammered, F-ed up, and blitzed. Cheers to that! 5. Wheat : You’re laid-back and down to earth, but your light-hearted personality makes standard office employment suffocate you! When friends introduce you to new people, they normally ask for one of your many entertaining anecdotes, which often leave everyone wide-eyed or in stitches (or both). 6. Budweiser : The Budweiser drinker is the most stereotyped of them all: Blue collar all the way. Rarely accepts change, prefers tradition, will always root for the same team. Stubborn but loyal. People who drink this iconic American beer are also supposed to be practical, disciplined, are often conservative, drive trucks, and are patriotic. Does this describe your friendly neighborhood Bud drinker? I think so. Drink Right In The Irish Style : “When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to Heaven. So, let’s all get drunk and go to heaven.” This traditional Irish toast is one of many examples of how the Irish enjoy their booze: raucous, joyous, and copious. Films like The Boxer, Intermission, The Departed, and Gangs of New York have demonstrated the Irish’s tenacity and endurance while also revealing more of their heritage which also includes the world-famous festivities of St. Patrick’s Day! They are fighters, more emotional than intellectual, courageous, and tenacious above all else. Want someone to run through a wall? Ask an Irishman – he will literally try and run through a wall! Come to Maggie O’Brien’s in St. Louis, MO, today to see how the Irish enjoy their booze! We’re open every day to serve coworkers, friends, and families who want to get together and celebrate over exceptional food and drinks!

Tips For First-Time Drinkers & How To Avoid Drinking IRRESPONSIBLY Who OUT HERE JUST TURNED 21 OR STARTED CONSUMING “ADULT BEVERAGES?” Are you a first-time drinker? We’ll show you how to pick the right drink for you, pace yourself, and maintain a positive attitude without losing the respect of friends, colleagues, or complete strangers. Having your first drink might be a watershed moment in your life—an experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life. We all have that seminal moment when we look in the bathroom mirror and see our buzzed-self for the first time. If you’re actually reading this, you just smiled with nostalgic remembrance. Now, alcohol should never be a necessary component to have a good time, but with that said…please read on so you don’t find yourself being scraped off of the bathroom floor surrounded by a cacophony of laughter, finger-pointing, and social media mockery the next day. Just the right amount of booze can make any ride MORE ENJOYABLE! It’s social lubrication and allows all the right or wrong words to slide right out of your mouth. And from time to time, a properly planned alcoholic intake can be safe, sloppy, and delightfully unforgettable. But what if you’ve never had an alcoholic beverage before? Here’s how to drink and have a good time without Embarrassing Yourself Before you drink your way into a night you’ll likely never remember, here are a few recommendations from Maggie’s to make your first bar experience a success you will remember! Even though beer belly is a myth, rather than gulping, does sipping sound good? 1. Make The Right Choice, Even Under Pressure Don’t feel obligated to chug a drink simply because everyone else is! Self-preservation above all else, remember? Begin with drinks that have a low Alcohol-By-Volume, which indicates the percentage of alcohol in a particular drink’s volume. Cocktails could be a nice place to begin. If you prefer tall, bubbly, slightly sweet drinks in which the alcohol is hidden by a variety of syrups or juices… a cocktail might be the drink for you! Make sense? However, be aware that sweeter cocktails mask the presence of alcohol, causing you to consume it more quickly. And you don’t want to do that the first time you try something! 2. The First Page Of The Manual Says, Eat Before You Drink If you’re first-time drinkers and start drinking on an empty stomach, the alcohol will reach your system quicker. This is why it’s a good idea to eat something before and during your first drink. To get the most out of combining food with drink, do the following: Alcohol should not be mixed with sweets or energy beverages. Salty snacks will make you thirsty and cause you to drink more. So “no” to that! Swigging Long Island iced teas to assuage your thirst is a good way to become a bathroom floor omelet. Take a moment to consider the contents of your stomach before downing your first drink. You’re already in trouble if there’s nothing there! Food slows the flow of alcohol, giving it more time to break down. Therefore, avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Use creative visualization if you can. Visualize the aftermath of pasta primavera after 6 Jack and Cokes. You get the picture? 3. Set A Tracker In Motion It’s practically effortless to consume more alcohol than you realize. So basically, a can or bottle of beer, 100ml of wine, or a 30ml shot of spirits is considered a typical drink. In pubs and restaurants, drinks frequently contain more than one standard “shot” and sometimes bartenders can be a tad too generous with their pour. Set a drink limit for yourself and stick to it as tight as the lid on a pickle jar (pickle juice cures hangovers). Drinking in rounds is not recommended & rather than topping your glass, try to finish one drink before starting another. Let’s take it slow, shall we? 4. Don’t Drink ONLY Alcohol To stay safe, limit yourself to one drink each hour. Now, this can be accomplished by: consuming both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Before you start drinking alcohol, sip some water to satiate your thirst. Choose low-alcohol beverages Rather than gulping, does sipping sound good? Make sure to drink a glass of water every few sips, regardless of what you’re drinking. Even if you aren’t thirsty, alcohol dehydrates you, so drink more water to compensate. Capice? 5. Let’s Take It Slow Guys Don’t feel obligated to pound drinks simply because your neighbors are. Don’t drink more alcohol than you’re comfortable with. The key to staying sober is to sip your drink slowly and be seen with it throughout the evening. We don’t want you falling off of your chairs! Drinks with low alcohol content are preferable. You can avoid being inebriated by spacing out your drinks. It also allows you to get more bang for your buck and enjoy your drink. 6. Feel Like Saying No? Go Right Ahead! Pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, on medication? Drinking is a BIG NO for you! Peer pressure is difficult to resist, and a few drinks can quickly develop into too many. However, regardless of what your friends are doing, you do not have to drink to excess. So, before the room spins out of control, come to a halt! But… What IF you have a POUNDING hangover? Aspirin and orange juice before bed should help reduce the risk of an infamous “morning after”. Ask yourself, did I remember to have a bite to eat at the start of my inaugural foray into alcoholic beverages? If this is not the case, attempt to eat something before going to bed & don’t forget to have LOTS of water! Alcohol absorption is slowed by heavy, fatty diets. We don’t want to come across as a nagging parent, but you need to eat! Granted, post drunk food consumption can end very badly. Soldier, keep your chin up—you’ve got this! And Lastly… Enjoy yourself!!

Maggie O’Brien’s: The BEST Irish Restaurant & Pub In Downtown St. Louis & Sunset Hills What comes to mind when you hear of St. Louis? What would you do in old St Lou? Perhaps go to a football game? Oops, they moved back to LA. Maybe check out the Cards at Busch Stadium? OK, fair enough, they compete most of the time having won 11 World Series and 23 NL pennants. Maybe you can check out the St. Louis Blues on the ice, or listen to the legendary St. Louis Blues in a blues club. Of course, we can’t overlook the infamous Gateway Arch. Missouri is also known for its pubs and St. Louis has a wide range of them. Irish pubs are a unique experience and familiar sight in St. Louis, MO and it’s in those pubs that you find some classic dishes that were originally created in St. Louis. So common are the pubs in St. Louis, that it’s challenging to choose one. But after doing a pub walk in the city, you might wind it down to this one, because it’s one of a kind…and the original Irish pub & Restaurant in Downtown St. Louis. All You Need To Know About Maggie’s: Maggie O’Brien’s is the oldest Irish pub & Restaurant in Downtown St. Louis.(with a second location in Sunset Hills), and is run by a team of folks second to none. It’s also considered one the best restaurants to work for in the area. The atmosphere is authentic, friendly and fun…as is the food and beverage served. It’s also become a popular venue for parties and private gatherings in the area (they also cater). The daily menu is created fresh in the pub’s kitchen, and accommodates most dietary requirements. Needless to say, this Irish bar is much more than just a place to get a drink. The chow is insane. All the staples are available including a St. Louis original, toasted ravioli for starters as an appetizer. St.Louis is also known for barbeque and Maggie’s has it’s classic ribs straight from “the pit”. There are endless items to choose from including a great selection of soups and salads, sandos, entrees including fish n’ chips, a full burger menu, and of course, the classic corned beef sandwich, corned beef and hash, and other corned beef variations like the “Fighting Irish” which is Maggie’s special reuben consisting of tender slices of corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and dressing on butter grilled marble rye. They also have wings (Tommy likey wingies), pizza, and my favorite…shepherd’s pie. The Central Hub for Fun in Downtown St. Louis and Sunset Hills Maggie O’Brien’s is more than just an Irish pub; it also hosts events, such as Pop-Up events, Game Evenings, and DJ nights. It’s also become a hugely popular venue for parties and private gatherings in the area. Maggie O’ Brien’s is a hotspot not just for local sports but national and international sporting events as well. It’s a great place to capture the excitement and action surrounded by like-minded fans and friends, with convenient viewing in all directions as there are TVs mounted everywhere. Did I mention the food and enormous adult beverage menu available? Maggie’s & The Community: Giving back to the community is an excellent part of Maggie’s involvement with society. The local teams have the full support of Maggie’s. Be it football or hockey; you will see us cheering on! Maggie O’Brien’s celebrated Christmas month with an “I Wish- Christmas Pop Up Bar” throughout last December. All ticket proceeds went to Gene Slay’s Girls and Boy Club, an organization whose motto is “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” Eddie McVey, the owner of Maggie’s stated, “People have gone through a lot over the past year. Helping our local children last Christmas was the right thing to do.” See you in St. Louis! Address : Downtown – 2000 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States Sunset Hills – 3828 S Lindbergh Blvd #118, St. Louis, MO 63127, United States Transport : Catford/Catford Bridge rail Contact : https://maggieobriens.com/ Call Venue : Sunset Hills : 314-842-7678 Downtown : 314-421-1388 Opening hours : Monday- Closed Tuesday- Wednesday : 11 am-11 pm Thursday- Saturday : 11 am-1 am Sunday : 11am-10pm ** Kitchen closes at 9:00 pm Sunday through Wednesday ** ** Kitchen closes at 11:00 pm Thursday-Saturday ** We also deliver VIA : Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates

Dining Out is Back In Again At Maggie O’ Brien’s Due to the pandemic, it has either been impossible to go out to eat, or perceived as “too risky” for nearly 2 years. Fortunately, many restaurants nationwide are finally reopening! As things return to normal, we here at Maggie O’Brien’s are following the appropriate guidelines to assure our employees and loyal customers that their well-being is a high priority. We take all of the recommended safety precautions, such as separating tables by six feet, offering hand sanitizer, posting safety notices, and wearing masks. There’s nothing else we can do but assure you that the food, spirits, and sports are still here to rock your world. With that said, we invite you to come on out to St. Louis’s original and oldest Irish pub & restaurant Downtown or in Sunset Hills and have some well-deserved fun. Maggie’s is the #1 pubhub for all St. Louis sports fanatics, with big screens and multiple TVs mounted on the walls throughout both locations to assure you a great view of all the action. There really is no better place than Maggie’s to watch sports, munch down some original Maggie’s chow, and knock back some of your favorite beverages, adult or otherwise. And if you think beer would put you at a disadvantage, here’s a not. Beer belly is a myth! But for now, let’s carry on… About Maggie’s: Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this place is sure to be on your shortlist of places to go to. If you are a local here in St. Louis, you’re bound to have a Maggie’s story. Speaking of stories, here’s Maggie’s backstory in a nutshell: The original founder, Harry Belli named his Irish pub “Maggie O’Brien’s” in honor of his two great Grandmother’s, Maggie and Winnie O’Brien. Maggie’s picture is in the oval frame on the wall next to the entrance. “Maggie’s” has been a Irish pub & restaurant Downtown St. Louis institution since 1979! Maggie’s is owned and operated by St. Louis native, Mr. Eddie McVey. Maggie’s downtown location is about to have a new next-door neighbor! The St. Louis City Stadium is a $457.8 million 22,500 seat soccer-specific stadium currently under construction (across from Maggie’s) and is the future home of St. Louis City SC, the city’s expansion Major League Soccer franchise. Maggie’s will literally be an errant boot away from the pitch! In non-soccerese terms – right across the street! Things You Should Know About How We Operate During the Covid Pandemic Like many restaurants, we will, of course, continue to provide curbside pickup, takeout, delivery, and outside dining. We start with a thermal temperature check when you walk into Maggie’s. You may easily follow social distancing marks at every step once you’ve entered. Safety procedures and social distancing markings assist you in the appropriate direction, from the front desk to the takeaway window, from the self-ordering kiosk to The Bar counter. While You’re Placing Your Order Inside; you can purchase from our online menu to guarantee minimal contact with others. To order your food safely, you can alternatively ask for a digital menu card on your phone or a QR code. We also provide online payment solutions to reduce interactions. Behind the scenes, our team works hard to maintain the highest level of food safety and prep. Our entire team has safety gear such as gloves, masks, and hairnets. Separate kitchens, equipment, utensils, and cleaning cloths are utilized for vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, as is customary. -Comfortable Seating Ensuring Social Distancing; In restaurants, we create tables and chairs to create a social barrier. Your order will be presented to you in a contactless way at your table or over the counter. After each use, we cleanse each seating area and food trays. At each touchpoint, there are hand sanitisers available. Concluding Here: Don’t worry if you’re extra cautious and don’t want to leave the house. We’ve got you covered. To make sure you can still enjoy your Maggie’s favourites, try additional choices, including contactless takeout, contactless delivery, and on-the-go service. Whether you walk in or order in, you can always count on a safe lunch.