America's Oldest Irish Pub Starts Over in Baltimore

March 27, 2010 -- What's been hailed as America's oldest Irish pub, The West Side Pub, is reopening its doors with a brand new face-lift and a brand new name: Patrick's of Pratt Street.

The West Side Pub in Frederick, Baltimore was established in 1847 by the Rowley family. In late 2008, the bar closed it's door for renovations.

And after a year-long hiatus, the bar has reopened it's doors with a brand new look.

"We were at Pratt Street for 163 years," said Pat Rowley.

Rowley's wife, Ann, is the owner of the new establishment.

"We had a business plan that said, 'Every 163 years, open a new location.' We're not moving real fast, you know."

"Good hearty foods that won't break the bank is what we're going for," said chef Zu Pinsker, who had been sous chef at the restaurant for four years.

The bar hopes to be around for another 163 years, but promises not to wait as long to renovate.