Maggie Moore's to become Lucy's
Lucy's Irish Pub and Restaurant may be the new name of Maggie Moore's Irish Pub (21 N. Eutaw St.) come St. Patty's Day, a source at the bar tells me.
Lucy's would be named after owner Bill Karr's granddaughter.
Karr has purchased the URL lucysirishrestaurant.com, and we may see the name change in the next few weeks, I'm told.
(Photo by Kenneth K. Lam/Sun Photographer)






I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
Wow, where have I been. So John Moore (I think that's the original owner's name who named the place after his wife) sold it to someone else? Would anything else change at the pub?
Posted by: Eric | March 4, 2008 2:47 PM
Oh! I'm SO sorry to hear John and Maggie are selling their beloved pub! It was their endearing spirit that made Maggie's such a great place to go for a REAL Irish pub experience.
Slainte mhor agus a h-uile beannachd duibh, John and Maggie,
Patty Fraser Sliney
Your Scottish American Nurse in Arms!
Posted by: Patty Fraser Sliney | March 10, 2008 9:10 PM
To Set the record straight. The Carr's purchased the Moore's interest in Maggie Moore's Irish Pub and Restaurant. The Carr's were already part of the original ownership. The staff is remaining. There are a number of changes come by and see us. Bill Carr
Posted by: bill carr | March 20, 2008 3:06 PM
That response was about as warm and friendly as a pit viper in a hornet's nest. I'll be sure to stop be Bill. Not. BTW - Your logo sucks.
Posted by: Ginger | March 21, 2008 1:19 AM
What just happened here?
Posted by: JTK | March 21, 2008 10:51 AM
I believe Bill Carr's tone may have been directed at the author. Gossip was being reported, facts were left out and the man's name was spelled wrong. Also the printed word does not come across the same as the spoken word. Even if there are no typos.
Posted by: jb | March 22, 2008 8:51 AM
Here's hoping I never get Bill Carr upset with me!
Posted by: JTK | March 22, 2008 4:06 PM
As our talking head Sam obiviously didn't actually interview Mr. Carr and spelled his name wrong, it did exactly make for a warm and fuzzy moment .
Bill Car sounds irritated, but not hostile, like someone who has answered the same questions multiple times. Plus Patty's lament implied that the Moore's selling was the end of a good thing, and that new owners wouldn't measure up, not making for an optimistic prediction for the future.
ginger, since Bill's correction about his business and livelihood, wasn't targeted to you, your response was unnecessary and hostile.
Posted by: GDA | March 24, 2008 11:39 AM
GDA - Thanks for policing Sam's blog.
Posted by: TS | March 24, 2008 2:21 PM
oh god...is GDA going comment on every post? Christians! Once they get dug in you never get rid of them...
So how do spell Carr? If that's his post it's spelled with 2 R's, GDA says one R...god. I have to get a life.
Posted by: J.M. Giordano | March 24, 2008 2:28 PM
J.M. Giordano,
Yes, sharp eyed you caught me making a typo on the second time I spelled Carr, my proofreading isn't always as good as it could be.
You know pal, you do a really good job of getting around yourself that people have praised your favorite routine. "Your biting ironic impersonation of the Federal Hill meatheads" is now regarded as often repeated classic.
Posted by: GDA | March 24, 2008 4:07 PM
GDA,
I sincerely apologize for offending your husband.
Posted by: Ginger | March 25, 2008 2:41 AM
My dear Ms Ginger,
Independent of commenting on what I believe to be a fault assumption on your part and how you acted on it, I do wish you Peace, Health and Prosperity.
Posted by: GDA | March 25, 2008 9:13 AM
I hated to see John & Maggie go...they were warm and caring with their clientele. I used to come from out of state because of their warm and inviting atmosphere.
Posted by: Ginny | March 29, 2008 5:29 PM
Used to really like John and Maggie but it's still a really nice bar and I occasionally stop by. Not sure that if I was the owner I'd be very happy to see how the manager treats some customers and how he acts around the bar but each to their own. Just thought it was unprofessional and a little cringe worthy last time I was there. The bar staff are fabulous though and super friendly which is what keeps me going back.
Posted by: MD | October 31, 2008 11:05 AM
It's almost a year since the management and name change, has anyone been there recent to critique what effect the changes have wrought?
MD's October comments weren't an indication all changes were for the good.
Posted by: GDA | February 8, 2009 12:30 PM