Staff Blog
Con Murphy’s in pictures
Liam Kelly and Maurice Collins of Tir Na Nog opened new pub Con Murphy’s, attached to the Windsor Hotel at 17th and the Ben Franklin Parkway (267-687-1128), a week ago today.
There are bars on both levels of the large Gaelically appointed space, which boasts frosted-glass quotables from countrymen like Oscar Wilde upstairs and a tweener mezzanine seating area watched over by a huge photo mural (namesake Murphy is a legendary Irish odds man). Right now, they’re doing 12 beers on tap and 25 in bottles.
The biggest thing separating the pub from the glut of Irish drinkeries in this town is its menu, from chef Todd H. Butler, who drops “international comfort food” when asked to characterize his cooking style. “Philadelphia has a lot of Irish pubs,” says Butler. “People are more advanced these days, people are foodies. They expect more than just shepherd’s pie or fish and chips.” That’s not to say that such UK bar-grub staples are missing from the menu — they’re there, a few twists notwithstanding — but here you can also dig into atypical eats like a brick-pressed pork belly Cubano sandwich, lamb frites, or “Angels on Horseback,” bacon-wrapped oysters on caraway toasts.
On weekdays, the bar will open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast to accommodate Windsor guests and/or early risers, then Butler’s all-day menu kicks in from 8 a.m. to midnight. (Tomorrow, they’ll introduce a late-night bites menu that runs till 2.) Weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
After the jump, check out chef Butler’s all-day menu and his brunch menu.
ALL-DAY MENU
STARTERS AND SALADS
Crab Chowder    5/7
Crab, Potatoes, Spicy Tomato Broth
Soup Du Jour  5/7
House-Made Daily
Finger Lickin’ Hot Wings        9
House-Made Bleu Cheese Dressing
Crab Frites with Cheese Fondue  8
Two Secret Recipes, One Delicious Experience
Benjamin’s Baby Back Riblets   10
Smokin’ Brown Sugar Glaze
Cajun Tuna Bites  12
House Made Ranch Dressing
Two Crab Cakes   11
Chesapeake Bay Style, Sweet Corn Hash
Grilled Jumbo Artichoke  9
Lemon Pepper Aioli and Lemon
Angels on Horseback   10
Fresh Oysters wrapped with Smoked Bacon and Baked, Caraway Toasts
Fried Shrimp Cocktail  12
Crispy Tiger Prawns, House-Made Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Chicken Tenders  8
Beer Battered, Honey Mustard
Mini Cheese Burgers   8
Manchego Cheese, Grilled Sweet Onions, Marie Rose Sauce
Murphy’s Salad  8
Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Pink Grapefruit , Lemon Thyme Dressing, Shaved Fennel and Parmesan Cheese
Caesar Salad  9
Crisp Romaine, Asiago Cheese, Sour Dough Garlic Croutons, House-made Parmesan Dressing
Spinach Salad  10
Crumbled Bacon, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Ranch Dressing
Tuna Nicoise  13
Seared Ahi Tuna, Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Vert, Spring Mix, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Nicoise Olives, Tomato, Boiled Eggs
Vine-Ripened Tomato Salad  11
Fresh Burrata Mozzarella , Garlic-Parmesan Croutons and Basil
The Titanic   9
Iceberg Lettuce, Humboldt Fog Bleu Cheese Dressing, Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Pumpernickel Croutons
* Add Chicken 4 ●  Add Shrimp  5 ●  Add Salmon  6 ● Add Tuna  6
SANDWICHES
Murphy’s Burger   10
8 oz Sirloin Burger, Snowflake Roll, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, FriesÂ
$1 Additions: Swiss, Blue, Cheddar or Manchego Cheese, Grilled Onions, Avocado, Bacon, Shiitake Mushrooms, Fried Egg
Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Bisque  10
Onion Jam, Taleggio Cheese and Chickory Greens
Con’s Reuben   10
Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Swiss Cheese, Toasted Rye
Philly Cheesesteak   11
Horseradish Mayo, Gruyere Cheese, Caramelized Onions and Peppers, Hoagie Roll
The Skinny Cheese Steak      11      Â
Caramelized Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach, Grilled Onions, Roasted Peppers and Swiss Cheese on Ficelle Baguette
The Last Leg Grilled Panini  11
Oven Roasted Lamb, Brie Cheese, Arugula, Olive Tapenade and Tomato
Grilled Chicken BLT  10
Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Butter Lettuce, Tomato
The Caprese Sandwich   11
Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Burrata Mozzarella, Avocado, Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, Tuscan Olive Oil, on Grilled Focaccia
Steak Sandwich  12
Grilled Hanger, Truffle Chive Aioli, Aged White Cheddar Cheese, Wild Mushrooms, Lettuce and Tomato, on Ciabattini
Ahi Tuna Sandwich  13
Grilled or Blackened, with Baby Mixed Greens, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sweet Lemon Remoulade, on Ciabattini
Brick Pressed Pork Belly Cubano   11
Braised Pork Belly, Manchego Cheese, Sweet Pickles, Shaved Onion, Spicy Mustard
ENTREES
Pan Roasted Salmon   17
Black Beluga Lentils, Baby Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Orange Segments, Fresh Basil
Steak Verde  18
Grilled Hanger Steak, House-cut Fries, Salsa Verde
Shepherd’s Pie Emelie  15     Â
Market Fresh Vegetables, Caramelized Wild Mushrooms, Topped with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Traditional Shepherd’s Pie  15Â
Braised Lamb, Market Vegetables, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cockles, Mussels and Frites  14
Savory White Wine Sauce, House-cut Fries
Golden Confit Chicken Breast and Leg  16
Sorrel and Arugula Salad with Granny Smith Apples, Dried Blueberries, Toasted Pistachios, Chicken Jus
Lamb Frites 21
Petite Rack, Rubbed with Sea Salt and Pan Roasted, Parsley Sauce and Fries
Fish and Chips   14
Beer Battered Cod, French Fries, Cole Slaw and Tartar Sauce
Pan Crisped Rainbow Trout   15
Lemon-Caper Remoulade, Choice of Spicy Sweet Potato Fries or Arugula and Shaved Fennel Salad
Cavatelli Pasta Arrabbiata  14
Baby Spinach, Blistered Tomatoes, Garlic, Chilies, Rosemary and Ricotta Cheese
Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs   17
Wilted Sorrel Greens, Baby Carrots, Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Blue Brie Omelette 13
Abbey Blue Brie Cheese, Baby Tomatoes and Wild Spinach, Served with Grilled Bread and Sliced Apples
Lemon Pepper Butter Fish “Coddle” 17
Asparagus, Salt Potatoes and Prosciutto Ham
SIDES Â Â 4
Brussels Sprouts in Brown Butter
Grilled Asparagus
Sautéed Spinach
Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Corn Hash
DESSERTSÂ Â Â 7
Baked Apple Pot Pie
Vanilla Bean Gelato and Cinnamon Caramel
Chocolate Pot de Creme
House-made Ginger Snaps and Fresh Berries
Blackberry and Bailey’s Fool
Caramelized Red Plums
Lavender Honey, Sabayon Gelato and “lacey blouse” Tuiles
Warm Cornmeal Cake
Lemon Curd and Chantilly Cream
The Mini Bar of Little Desserts   9
Caramel Tart, Red Velvet Cupcake, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Meringue Pie
Cute Banana Split, Blueberry Water Ice
BRUNCH
APPETIZERS
Caesar Salad   9
Romaine, Asiago Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Dressing
Con Murphy’s Salad   8
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Baby Tomato, Pink Grapefruit, Lemon Thyme Dressing, Shaved Baby Fennel. Parmesan Cheese
Vine Ripened Tomato Salad   9
Fresh Burrata Cheese, Garlic Parmesan Croutons and Basil
Crab Cakes   11
Chesapeake Style, Sweet Corn Hash
Fried Shrimp Cocktail   12
Crispy Tiger Prawns, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Grilled Jumbo Artichoke   9
Lemon Pepper Aioli and Lemon Wedge
ENTREES
All egg dishes are served with a small fruit salad
House-made Granola   6
Fresh Fruit and Yogurt
Vanilla Scented “Cream of Wheat”   7Â
Rolled Semolina Cous Cous with Fresh Berries and Creme Fraiche
Bagel and Lox  7 Â
Natural Cream Cheese, Shaved Red Onion, Tomato, Capers
Eggs Benedict   13
Poached Eggs, Lump Crab, Avocado, Hollandaise, House-made English Muffin
Wild Mushroom Frittata   11
Wild Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Baby Arugula
Egg White Omelette   11
Baby Spinach, Roasted Peppers, Ricotta Cheese
The Great International Fry Up!!   10                                                                            Â
Two Eggs Poached or Fried, Bacon, Smoked Sausages, Black Forrest Ham, Mushrooms, Avocado and Twice Fried Potatoes
Smoked Salmon Omelette   12
Smoked Salmon, Tomato, Chives, Brie Cheese
Apple Waffle   9
Buttermilk Waffle, Caramelized Apples, Crème Fraiche, Cinnamon Butter, Breakfast Sausage Links
Ham n Eggs   11
Two Sunny Side Up Eggs, Toasted Brioche, Prosciutto Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Mixed Greens
Fried Egg Sandwich   9Â
Bacon, Avocado, Arugula and Cream Cheese, House-Made English Muffin, Choice of Salad or Fries
Brandade Sandwich   10
Salt Cod, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Oil Cured Olives and Tomato on Sourdough Toast
Brioche French Toast   9
Cinnamon Sugar Batter, Topped with Brule Bananas, Whipped Cream
Stuffed French Toast “Monte Cristo”   11
Egg Bread, Prosciutto Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Smoked Turkey, Strawberry Jam
“Short Stack” Buttermilk Pancakes   9                                                              Â
Local Berry Compote, Maple Syrup, Saigon Cinnamon Butter
Steak and Eggs   13
Sunny Side Up Eggs, Grilled Hanger SteakSautéed Mushrooms, Salsa Verde and Fries
Hungry Man’s Omelette12
Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Irish Cheddar Cheese, Breakfast Potatoes
Strawberry Crepes   11
Honey Mascarpone Cheese, Fresh Strawberries ,Served with Bacon, Sausage Links or Small Salad
SANDWICHES
Con Murphy’s Burger   12
8 oz Sirloin Burger on a Snowflake RollLettuce, Tomato and Red Onion, Served with House Cut Fries
$1 Additions: Swiss, Blue, Cheddar or Manchego Cheese, Grilled Onions, Avocado, Bacon, Shiitake Mushrooms, Fried Egg
Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Bisque   10
Onion Jam, Taleggio Cheese and Chickory Greens
TLTÂ Â Â 10
House Roasted Turkey Breast, Bacon Lettuce and Tomato, Grilled Focaccia
Grilled Chicken BLTÂ Â Â 10
Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Butter Lettuce and Tomato
Black Forrest Sandwich   10
Smoked Ham, Manchego Cheese, Tomato, Baby Greens, Cracked Mustard Aioli on Grilled Focaccia
SIDESÂ Â Â 3
Toast
Smoked Bacon
Sausage Links
Black Forrest Ham
2 Eggs any Style
Sautéed Spinach
Fruit Salad
Breakfast Potatoe
French Fries
Green Salad
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