During a couple of visits to Tempe, I have made my way to your pub. I have always enjoyed the hospitality and the energy. On one occasion, I asked if you would mind if your establishment had a namesake in Wisconsin....not another pub but a boat. I got an emphatic "go for it but send us a picture". It has been over a year since my 34' Formula performance cruiser received it's name and I thought it was time I followed up as promised. With snow in the forecast for this evening, it makes sense that memory of Tempe is at the top of my mind. Here are a couple photo's as promised. I hope to get a chance to visit again this winter.
Regards,
Mike Feeney
Green Bay, WI
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Guinness, music, literature, its people and original pubs have been some of Ireland’s greatest commodities. An Irish pub is not just a bar or restaurant. In Ireland, the pub is at the heart of social life. It is a community gathering place for friends and musicians. A true Irish pub is distinguished by its “craic,” an Irish term referring to positive interaction among people through conversation, stories and music. To create an atmosphere of “craic” our pub is uniquely designed to offer a meeting place for good conversation, live Irish entertainment, good food and, of course, the perfect pint of Guinness.
Choosing the right name for our pub was extremely important. We wanted our name to tell a lot about the pub experience and, after studying many names, cities in Ireland and pub culture, we decided on Rúla Búla. Taken from the Irish Gaelic language expression "rí rá agus ruaille buaille" it translates to "uproar and commotion" in the context of a celebratory and fun time. We phoneticized the expression into Rúla Búla to simplify pronunciation in English. We felt Rúla Búla was an appropriate selection for the upbeat, fun image the City of Tempe portrays. Particularly on Mill Avenue, which is often, open only to foot traffic during the many festivities that take place throughout the year.
2005 Best Irish Pub Phoenix New Times 2004 Best Irish Pub City Search
"Best Taste of Ireland"
Whether you go for the Guinness or the grub, one thing’s for sure: You won’t want to leave this little piece of Ireland. Adrienne Frank, Get Out
Irish indulgence, Mill Avenue's Rúla Búla amazes with superb cuisine, warm atmosphere. Jennifer Weeks, College Times
Rúla Búla's bread pudding is made from scratch daily and is topped with a whiskey-spiked topping that will add a tangy zing to your taste buds.
Kathy Cano, Arizona Republic
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During a couple of visits to Tempe, I have made my way to your pub. I have always enjoyed the hospitality and the energy. On one occasion, I asked if you would mind if your establishment had a namesake in Wisconsin....not another pub but a boat. I got an emphatic "go for it but send us a picture". It has been over a year since my 34' Formula performance cruiser received it's name and I thought it was time I followed up as promised. With snow in the forecast for this evening, it makes sense that memory of Tempe is at the top of my mind. Here are a couple photo's as promised. I hope to get a chance to visit again this winter..jpg){kind=small}
Guinness, music, literature, its people and original pubs have been some of Ireland’s greatest commodities. An Irish pub is not just a bar or restaurant. In Ireland, the pub is at the heart of social life. It is a community gathering place for friends and musicians. A true Irish pub is distinguished by its “craic,” an Irish term referring to positive interaction among people through conversation, stories and music. To create an atmosphere of “craic” our pub is uniquely designed to offer a meeting place for good conversation, live Irish entertainment, good food and, of course, the perfect pint of Guinness.