I have other, older bathroom pix to post but I decided to do this one first because I loved Paddy's and am excited to blog about it. Our dinner group wanted to go someplace Irish for our March dinner night in honor of St. Paddy's Day. There doesn't seem to be much of a selection of Irish restaurants to choose from in the Medford/Ashland area. There is one restaurant in Medford but it is kind of played out, in my opinion so, I did a little googling and found Paddy Brannan's website. Just reading the intriguing menu, and the background information about the owner and his mission as a local business owner, made me excited at the prospect of dining at the pub. Our group did have a lovely time at Paddy's. Be aware though that it is a small pub and does not accommodate large groups easily. They try to be very accommodating though. Just call ahead if you have any concerns. So, now for the menu items. They have wonderful drinks. I had the pear cider and it was yummilicious. For dinner I ordered the Irish Stew with Guinness bread and it was all scrumptious. Beware of the Leprechaun Balls(yes, that's right), however. They are meatballs in marinara sauce that gave me the breath of the dragon & a very rumbly tummy. Just fair warning. If I were Paddy I would have Leprechaun Balls be something like breaded, deep fried cheese balls, dyed green of course. But this isn't "If I were a pub owner" blog so I will get back on track...Okay, so let's reiterate real quick: good food, great drinks, excellent service, fun, fun atmosphere...and not a bad bathroom.
There are 2 restrooms. They are both unisex. I only visited one because the other's entrance was slightly blocked by the band that was playing that evening. The bathroom was roomy (one seater) and clean, except for the sticky door knob. I know, eww, but I could clearly see that the restroom is cleaned regularly. It was well stocked with paper products and seemed freshly painted and decorated.
The wall hangings were prints or posters of Irish themed things like an Irish band poster advertisement, etc. The restroom was well lit. It could have used a side table or chair but there was a wall hook for handbags, coats, children, etc.
So, while there were no leprechauns, pots o' gold, or rainbows to be found in this bathroom, it still gets a four leaf clover rating. Actually, I award a 3/4 roll for cleanliness, 1/2 for comfort and 3/4 for style for a grand total of 2 1/4 rolls of Irish bathroom bliss!
