Restaurants & Bars

LI McGrath’s To Open In Farmingdale: Report

The restaurant, a sister pub to McGrath's in Ireland, is set to open at the site of The Republic, according to a report.

The Republic closed in Farmingdale. LI McGrath's is set to open in its place following a building sale, according to a report.
The Republic closed in Farmingdale. LI McGrath's is set to open in its place following a building sale, according to a report. (Google Maps)

FARMINGDALE, NY — LI McGrath's is set to open at 217 Main St., Farmingdale — the site of another former Irish pub, The Republic, Long Island Business News reported.

LI McGrath's is a sister pub to the McGrath's in Ireland and is expected to open by the end of the month, according to LIBN.

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The Republic closed suddenly in January.

"With a heavy heart, we are saying our Irish Goodbye and closing our doors as of [Monday]," the pub wrote on Instagram. "We have loved serving the Farmingdale community for the past 13 years, and hoped you enjoyed us just as much. Thank you for everything."

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It served burgers, chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese and other Irish fare. Along one side of the building was a bar with several beer taps.

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