Irish pub chain opens new location in region

SARASOTA — Tampa-based Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery has opened a new location in Sarasota, its eighth neighborhood pub. The location, after a soft opening, officially opens Aug. 26, according to a statement.

Directly across the street from Westfield Siesta Key, the Sarasota location is 3,000 square feet, with wall-to-wall televisions, wood accents, a chef-inspired menu and a pup- friendly outdoor patio. The company’s concept, in addition to upscale yet casual, according to the statement, is "where urban amenities meet small-town living.”