Pub Giving A Year Of Free Meals To Women Who Propose On Feb. 29

RAMSEY, NJ – A pub in northern New Jersey is offering free food for a year to any woman who follows the Irish tradition of popping the question to her boyfriend on Leap Day.

According to the tradition, on Feb. 29 women are encouraged to take matters into their own hands when it comes to proposing, rather than waiting for their significant other to get down on one knee. The custom began as a way to help women who felt their partner was taking too long to pop the question, according to Irish Central.com.

As a way to pay homage to tradition, Shannon Rose Irish Pub – which has locations in Ramsey and Clifton – will give women who propose at the restaurant on Feb. 29 a year’s worth of meals.

“At The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, we strive to incorporate our Irish roots and hospitality in everything we do,” said Regan DeBenedetto, director of operations, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub.

“From Irish holidays to ancient folklore, we carry tremendous Irish pride throughout the pub and can’t think of a better way to celebrate this Leap Day than by encouraging ladies to follow tradition and make the leap," she said.

The deal, valued at $600 per couple, includes one meal (one appetizer, two entrees, a dessert and two drinks) per month over the year.

Shannon Rose Irish Pub is located at 1200 Route 17 North in Ramsey and 98 Kingsland Road in Clifton.