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Leapin’ Leprechuan jumps into space near Tennessee Aquarium

Brendan O'Doherty prepares for a Monday soft opening of his Leapin' Leprechaun Pub at 101 Market St.
Brendan O'Doherty prepares for a Monday soft opening of his Leapin' Leprechaun Pub at 101 Market St.

The Leapin’ Leprechaun Pub and Eatery is ready to jump into downtown Chattanooga.

Knoxville-area businessman Brendan O’Doherty plans a June 3 grand opening for his new business at 100 Market St. across from the Tennessee Aquarium.

“This is my lifelong dream,” he said.

He picked the name Leapin’ Leprechaun as “something fun,” since downtown also is home to such watering holes as the Hair of the Dog and the Pickle Barrel.

The menu will have Irish entrees, including corned beef and cabbage, bangers and even an Irish pizza with a sourdough crust, sliced bangers and potatoes on top.