Kenneally's is a favorite spot for me and my wife as well. We have been regularly stopping by for pizza and beers for many years, although the visits are far less frequent these days after the arrival of our first child. Tip to all: definitely don't sleep on the hand cut, freshly fried chips served with vinegar (note: actual thin potato chips, not the British conception of chips) before ordering a pizza.
Sad to hear about the passing of the owner. We definitely noticed the slip in quality, which seemed to be back on the upward swing during our last several visits. The minor renovations to the bar were also needed improvements (and nice to see money spent on the place rather than the unspoken sense of imminent razing for more townhouse/apartment that is always augured by a slow decay and lack of investment). Large, flat screen TVs replaced the small old box TVs, and the hanging racks above the U-shaped bar were removed to make it more open (and allow better views of the TVs). It's by no means a loud sports bar now (thankfully), but it's nice to have the option to catch the Astros there on a decent TV.
