It’s coming from the same team behind Mc & Sons in Borough and Vauxhall
The Mc & Sons Group, founded by Irish brothers John and Ryan Mc Elhinney alongside their father Jack, has already brought Irish pub culture to south London with their Mc & Sons boozers. Now the team is expanding with a third venue, Molly Mc’s, set to open in Southwark this spring – it won’t be here in time for St Patrick’s Day but sounds like it’ll be worth a visit, especially for trad music fans.
Inspired by grandmother Mary Mc Elhinney, known as Molly (who opened Mc Elhinney’s women’s shop in March 1973), and the traditional singing pubs of Ireland, Molly Mc’s will have live music, intimate singing rooms, an extensive list of Irish spirits behind the bar, and Thai food coming out of the kitchen.
As well as being decked out with vintage pieces and memorabilia relating to Molly and her legacy, the bar will feature cosy snugs and sheeben-style singing rooms available to book so you can sing your fave tunes to your heart’s content. If you’d rather leave it to the pros, there’ll be plenty of live trad music to enjoy too.
Speaking about the opening, co-founder Ryan said, “With Molly Mc’s, we’re not just opening another pub; we’re creating a space that embodies the warmth, generosity, and spirit of our grandmother. Molly had an incredible ability to bring people together, whether in her home or through her business, and that’s exactly what we want to reflect here. From live trad music to intimate shebeen-style spaces, every detail is designed to make people feel at home – a place where stories are shared, friendships are formed, and everyone is welcomed.”
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Key Information
Opening date | spring 2025
Address | 96 Isabella Street, London SE1 8DD
For more information | @mollymcssingingpub