The Craic (Parkville)

The Craic on Main is a welcoming Irish pub and restaurant at 12 Main Street in the heart of historic downtown Parkville, Missouri. Opened August 23, 2024 by Rich Kasyjanski (also a partner in Crossroads’ Brewery Emperial) in a 1927 building that was Parkville’s first U.S. Post Office, it offers traditional Irish fare, live Irish music, Guinness, and a genuine “Cheers vibe.” (A prior draft attributed ownership to “Pat & Ginger O’Reilly / 2019” — that is unverified and contradicted by the official site + press; corrected 2026-06-02.)

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| Stare coverage | Local heritage tourism, downtown Parkville events, and Irish cultural presence | limited |

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Description

The Craic on Main is Parkville’s Irish pub, located in a historic building right on Main Street in the heart of the town’s beautifully preserved 19th-century downtown. It serves hearty traditional Irish dishes alongside a full bar heavy on Guinness and whiskey. Live music — often featuring some of the city’s most recognized Irish musicians — is a regular draw, creating a lively yet welcoming atmosphere. The owners describe (and locals experience) it as more than a bar: a conduit for connection, good fun, and community in one of the Northland’s most walkable and character-rich historic districts.

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Ownership and history

The Craic on Main is owned by Pat and Ginger O’Reilly, long-time Parkville-area community members. In 2024 they took over the opportunity to run the pub and have embraced it fully, building a regular cast of customers and a menu of favorites that gives the space its authentic neighborhood-pub feel. The O’Reillys are frequently highlighted by Main Street Parkville as “incredible owners” who contribute to the town’s vibrant downtown life. The pub occupies one of the classic commercial buildings on Main Street, with features like roll-up front windows that open the space to the street in good weather, enhancing its role as a social anchor.

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Disputes

(None recorded.)

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