You’re going to want to clock out of work early tomorrow if you hope to grab a barstool (or one of the new high-top tables) at the renovated Shady McGrady’s.
After a robbery/arson in October, Shady’s shut down for repairs, mostly because of smoke damage, and took the opportunity to bring the favorite neighborhood bar back in shining color.
I visited the still-in-progress bar earlier this week. Neighborhood bars are often known for their low-key, sometimes even “dive” bar appeal, and the new interior of Shady McGrady’s could shock some regulars.
The formerly dark, if not dingy, pub is now aglow with bright yellow walls and a royal blue ceiling, the colors corresponding with Shady McGrady’s new logo — which is now splattered upon the wall where you walk in, via a Fathead Wall Graphic.
New sconces and ceiling fans also help modernize the bar, and the unused kitchen has been cut out for more seating. Additional tables will fill space in the front of the building.
Read more: Out with Sara: Renovated Shady McGrady’s to reopen after arson fire | PennLive.com
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