Neighborhood Irish pub expanding in Covington


The owners of Molly Malone’s in Covington are expanding to a space next door. The building at 106-108 E. Fourth St. used to be a Mexican restaurant but has been vacant for a number of years.
 
Molly Malone’s currently is at capacity, especially during televised soccer games. It's one of the most popular places in Greater Cincinnati during soccer season, and when major tournaments are on TV lines can go out the door. Live music and private events are also part of the restaurant's repertoire.

The renovated space will feature a larger bar and kitchen as well as 95 more seats in the dining area. A new seasonal patio will have glass garage doors, and there will be rooftop access.
 
There are also plans for an updated menu and a new brunch menu that will be rolled out in the next few weeks.
 
Demolition work is already underway, and the new addition should be ready in time for the NFL season.
 
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Caitlin Koenig is a Cincinnati transplant and 2012 grad of the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. She's the department editor for Soapbox Media and currently lives in Northside with her husband, Andrew, and their three furry children. Follow Caitlin on Twitter at @caite_13.