J.A. Heneghan's Tavern is a busy gastropub in Point Lookout. Exposed brick and stone, a bright dining room and a fireplace create a warm and friendly environment-- good for chilly winter nights or warm summer ones. The ambience alone is not the reason to go-- the refined take on pub cuisine is.

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J.A. Heneghan's Tavern is a gastropub restaurant in Point Lookout serving up refined pub cuisine.

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Exposed-brick and stone walls warm up the bar at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout.

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The main dining area is brightly lit and spacious at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout.

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Lisa Maggiore of Lynbrook and Chris Alexander of Long Beach dine at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Chef Nicole Roarke plates New England-style clam chowder in the kitchen at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Keeping with the establishment's Gaelic quality, the crisp, satisfying fish-and-chips main course is "Guinness battered" at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout.

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Jameson whiskey-braised short ribs is a specialty at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout.

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Tiger shrimp and linguine are ready to be served at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout.

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The stand-out main course is the thick, juicy Dijon mustard-crusted pork chop, set on a mound of colcannon at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout.

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Chargrilled strip steak is an excellent choice at J.A. Heneghan's Tavern in Point Lookout.

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