The Shamrock operated under the licensing umbrella (and in the basement of) the Woodbridge Inn, before a series of fires led to the replacement of the Woodbridge by Ciampa Manor. As with the Surrey Room and the Willow Jazz Club in Ball Square, there were also policing issues involved.

The recurring issue is not "live" entertainment as such (the Diva and Aquarium used canned DJ music) but license-stretching attempts to save failing establishments by attracting a rowdy crowd. Not a likely scenario in the current case.

Johnny D's has made a great contribution to Davis Square and to the larger community!