Fish & Chips (Photo courtesy of The Peddler’s Daughter)

Cherished across the world, the nation, and especially here in New England, the beloved Irish Pub is typically nestled in higher-traffic areas of towns and cities. Their proprietors open their doors, as one might open their home, to old friends and new to share some of their favorite food and libations. The Peddler’s Daughter of Nashua is no exception to the familiar character and warmth of “The Pub.”

Owners Michael and Mags Conneely established the first Peddler’s in Haverhill, MA, approximately twenty years ago. The Nashua location’s doors opened in 2005, and many of us have fondly referred to it as “Ped’s” ever since. The Conneely’s and their staff have excelled over the years at providing classic and re-imagined pub fare coupled with beverages, live music, benefits and more. Housed in one of our many repurposed historic downtown buildings along the Nashua River, it’s easy to imagine the hustle and bustle of yesteryears while you sip a Guinness and observe today’s uptick in foot and vehicle traffic along Main Street.

Utilizing the extended outdoor dining space provided by the city, Peddler’s is now open Thursday through Sunday, weather permitting. Patrons are encouraged to call ahead for reservations, and should be aware that table availability could be limited.

The revised menu, though trimmed down for now, offers nothing less than diverse and delectable options to satisfy our cravings. Appetizers like Fried Pickles (pickle chips lightly-battered and fried, served with ranch dressing), Calamari (also breaded and fried, topped with hot peppers and a delicious roasted red pepper and garlic aioli) and Buffalo Chicken Flatbread (grilled chicken, shredded cheese, bleu cheese dressing made in-house, and hot buffalo sauce) are just a few examples of what’s in store from this talented kitchen. At least one burger is essential to most menus, and the classic Ped’s Burger (Angus beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion) is present and accounted for. Flakey, fresh Haddock in taco form (with black bean corn salsa and chipotle aioli) is a favorite summer dish, and always pleases the palate. Large, heaping salads are a great way to quell your hunger when it’s hot out. The Southwest Chicken Salad boasts an impressive portion of blackened chicken with roasted corn, avocado, tomato, onion and black beans, and is served with crispy tortilla strips and a refreshing Cilantro-Lime Dressing. The Thai Chicken Salad is packed with a plethora of flavor and color: shredded chicken sits atop Brussels sprouts, Napa cabbage, carrots, kale, radish, iceberg lettuce and chopped peanuts, and is served with a tangy ginger dressing. For those seeking the Savory as well as the Super Sweet, look no further than Ped’s divine Chicken and Waffles- with a twist: fried chicken sits stately atop red velvet waffles and is attended by bourbon maple sauce and blueberry butter. Last but never least, the excitedly sought out Fish And Chips reigns year-round at The Peddler’s Daughter. Fried to golden perfection, the beautifully flakey haddock is fresh and never dry. Served with hand-cut fries, ketchup, tartar sauce (all made in-house) and malt vinegar, this classic dish is very likely the most popular. For your sweet tooth, Chocolate Lava Cake is served with fresh whipped cream and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Having just reopened for outdoor dining and take-out, The Peddler’s Daughter is adhering to the guidelines in place, working out the bumps in the road, and welcoming their patrons back with open arms and beaming smiles (behind protective face masks, of course). Our patience and gratitude will go a long way as they, just as other restaurants, are figuring out the new normality of operational standards. Call them soon for your chance to relax with a pint and a great meal!

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