I've never been out of the country, so I'm a sucker for \"authentic\" places that can make me feel cool.  Piper's Pub makes me feel cool.  The waiter reminded me of Gerard Butler (in accent, not appearance, sorry!) and the menu was a friendly mix of American classics and Irish meals.  Me and my boyfriend both went for the Irish food. \nMy Shepherd's Pie was fantastic, topped by this flakey, beautiful carb-thing that made the dish. Boyfriend said his bangers and mash was lackluster, but I tried it and I called him a liar.  Just needed salt. \nI ordered a fancy sounding stout and was disappointed to reach the limits of my ability to blend into the Irish dining experience - it was much too bitter and dark for me.  I wasn't able to finish it, but I'm still glad I tried it.\n\nWe went when it was pretty busy, and I would've loved to ask the waiter questions about the beer, but he was running around like a crazy man.  Oh well, I guess their job is to serve, not to entertain a beer-novice's questions.