Our Story
It starts in western Ireland in the late 1800s — with foxhunters, a rough hut, and a fire.
The name comes from a term coined by a group of enthusiastic foxhunters and their hounds. After a long day's work, they would gather in a temporary hut to celebrate their hard-earned bounty. When the merriment ended, they set fire to the hut and watched while it blazed and burned down — enjoying the glow of the Galway "Blazer."
By the early 1950s, the little rest area on Route 22 had been fully converted into a restaurant and tavern — a welcome sight for travelers on the long road through North Salem.
The Blazer Pub opens its doors, bringing a piece of old Ireland to Purdys — hearty food, honest pours, and a room where everybody ends up a regular.
Some of today's regulars have been coming since the 1980s — including Larry and the Friday Lunch Crew, still holding down their table four decades on.
Fifty-plus years on, the wings are still double-fried, the burger is still Westchester's favorite, and the welcome is still the warmest on Route 22.
What makes it the Blazer
No scripts, no trends chased — just generous portions, a rotating tap list led by a proper Guinness, and a room that feels like it has always been here. Good for kids, good for a long lunch, good for the Friday crew.
Cash or check keeps it old-school (there's an ATM on premise). Takeout, indoor and outdoor seating, and reservations for parties of six or more.
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Pull up a stool — the fire's been lit since 1971.