An Irish restaurant is preparing to launch its first Alabama location in Huntsville.

Keegan's Public House will open before St. Patrick's Day on 200 Westside Square, Suite 60, near the Madison County Courthouse. It will be Keegan's first location outside of the Atlanta area, where it has four restaurants.

The terrace-level eatery will offer traditional pub fare, including bangers and mash, fish and chips and Shepherd's pie. It will also sell classic favorites like grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato bisque.

"This place isn't going to be a bar where you come in and forget the night," said Keegan's social media manager Catie Kilmury. "This will be a place where everybody can come."

An official opening date has not been set, but Kilmury said the site should debut before spring. The restaurant, operated by General Manager Britt Crossley, will seat more than 200, feature an outdoor patio and include a full-service bar with Irish and local craft beer.

The pub-style restaurant overlooking Big Spring International Park has been under construction for several months. Kilmury said they are working with Downtown Huntsville, Inc. to attract professionals, students and families from across the community.

"(Keegan's) is not just a bar that caters to a certain clientele," she said. "We cater to almost everybody."

Crossley will begin hiring staff for the new Huntsville location soon. Like Keegan's Public House on Facebook or visit their website for updates.