Owners Hallie Pierceall and Glenn Merriman opened DArcys in 1998 in the Town & Country Mall on MacArthur Boulevard. It didnt take long for DArcys to become a favorite destination for good food and fun in Springfield. In 2005, DArcys moved a few blocks south to its current location at 661 W. Stanford Avenue. Within its cozy confines, Irish hospitality reigns supreme. We want people to feel comfortable here so theyll want to stay awhile, just like a corner pub in Ireland, said Hallie. The new location has allowed DArcys to expand its services and grow as a business. The new building is 1000 square feet larger than the old location and has enough outdoor space for a beer garden with seating for 40 people. The decor also incorporates some Springfield history. For instance, a beautiful wood ice cream counter that was once part of the Sugar Bowl, 900 S. Grand West, from 1927 to 1959, is in DArcys west room. The restaurant also serves many tourists who are in the capital city to see the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library and want to sample DArcys famous horseshoes. ( A horseshoe, if youre not from Springfield, includes your choice of meat, served over Texas toast, piled high with fries and topped with homemade cheese sauce ).