My beautiful wife and I have been touring Ireland for a week and have finally landed back near the…read moreairport to sleep one short night before flying out in the morning. The staff and the crowd of regulars at this charming pub are among the most welcoming we have experienced in all of Ireland! They were as excited to tell us about their country and as they were to ask about ours! They were funny and friendly and the highlight of our day. Aaaand should the Sam Maguire ever make it back to Mayo, we should return and celebrate with Sean!

Sunny Day Central…read more Nothing beats sitting in a beer garden on a Sunday in Ireland. Absolutely nothing! Except maybe sitting in a beer garden on a Sunday in Ireland on the water. Now that takes some beating. McEvoys is one of those places that is just made for one of those ultra-rare-not-a-cloud-in-the-sky days. Set right on the canal just outside of Celbridge is this gorgeous pub. Full of walkers who have come along the canal on a stroll with their dogs plus lots of locals and even some lucky houseboat owners. The mood is always friendly and jovial, with an atmosphere that's second to none. Here you will find: - A pre-pint walk along the canal - A load of benches with a view of the boats and the water - A super cosy and comfy bar inside if it gets a tad chilly in the evening (you know it will!) - A great pint of the black stuff - A dog friendly bar To be honest, whether it's raining or shining, I'd still recommend this spot. Gwan the outskirts!

The food here is good, although service can be a little on the slow side…read more There is the usual mix of bar food with presentation tending to be gastropub style. Parking is limited and it seems that most of the village uses the bar as its "local" resulting in slightly cramped conditions as the night progresses. Ample outdoor seating and a covered area which is ideal for any smokers in your party. Certainly would eat here again - but unlikely to unless staying in the hotel again.

A cozy pub located inside the courtyard area of the hotel. This pub is the definitive location of…read morethe birthplace of Guinness, a little known fact, which was first brewed here in 1756 by Arthur Guinness himself. You can safely presume then that you'll find a fine pint of the black stuff here without any doubts! Arthur's bar is my personal favorite pub here in Leixlip, great location and atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and there is frequently live music. Would recommend for tourists to stop in for a cup of tea/coffee during the day or a drink in the evening and soak up the history behind this bar. Check their website for more information.

Sunny Day Central…read more Nothing beats sitting in a beer garden on a Sunday in Ireland. Absolutely nothing! Except maybe sitting in a beer garden on a Sunday in Ireland on the water. Now that takes some beating. The Hatch Bar is one of those places that is just made for one of those ultra-rare-not-a-cloud-in-the-sky days. Chill out, sit on one of the picnic benches outside, soak up the atmos and check out the canal. Gorge.

Taxi driver said you have to go to this bar if you have anything to do with horses. So we did…read more Stayed for 4hrs met a lot of very nice people. Drinks were good and food was also awesome. Looking at the canel with all the beautiful boats, what a sight!

I went in for a pint one afternoon. It was fairly quiet and I spent the time reading the news on…read moremy phone. I had had about six or seven pints when I ordered another and this bar person told me, I had had enough. I said I was leaving after the next pint, but was told again, I think you've had enough. Without another word, I stood up and left. It wasn't Jamie, or the American guy, or the red-haired lady, who are all very nice. It was this other person, whom I don't know. Maybe it was because this person saw me petting this lovely dog that was in the pub. I am a huge dog lover and sometimes some people might not get how much of a dog lover I am. Or maybe it was because I was on my own. I know some local people, who go to the Rathcoole Inn, but there were none of them present on the day in question. I have met some local people since, who know me well and have spent time with me in the local pub over the years, and whom sometimes frequent the Rathcoole Inn. I explained to them what happened to me in the Rathcoole Inn, and they did not understand how this situation could have happened. They all said that if they were treated in this way, they would not return. I got home and told the Missus about what had happened. I couldn't help thinking, could I be somehow at fault. She said she didn't think I was drunk and neither did I. I have never been a regular in the Rathcoole Inn, but I thought it was a nice pub. I am a very respectful person, and I treat people with decency. I feel this bar person's treatment of me was unfounded, unreasonable, uncalled for and degrading. I won't be going back.

If you ever want to experience the Irish life with a pint of the coldest Guinness with a great…read moregroup of locals, stop by. Shout out to Davey and the boys....thanks for a great time from your extended family in California.

Muldowney's has been my local since i moved to Rathcoole bout 3 years ago…read more It has a country type pub feel to it with out actually being a typical old fashioned farmers pub. Theres a mixture of different crowds that drink here of all ages young middle age and older people really depending on what day of the week and what is on eg.. sport .. holidays.. so on. The drink is good and price is lower then city centre which is great to. Staff are all friendly most of them being people who live around Rathcoole them selfs theres a very local element to the pub but people from surrounding areas such as Tallaght Newcastle or Saggart drink here to. They also serve food threw out the day which is usually very good and value for money. The big beer garden and heated smoking area out back is cool to have as an extra also for kids theres a small playground which comes in handy as alot of familys on saturdays and sundays have dinner and a few drinks. So ya thats my view anyway and the first slice of Rathcoole on this site :-)

So, Sunday lunch here. Nice spot a little open and quite bright. Floor staff were excellent…read more Lovely friendly girls. The food was tasty but sparce. I had the turkey and ham. The ham was hard to find and the stuffing was harder to locate. Wouldn't class it as value for money. The Avoca down the road while a little more expensive, destroys it.

Pub on the outskirts of Rathcoole, actually a great stop off before hitting a road trip out west or…read moredown south. This pub is deceiving, from the outside you think small and cosy but this place sprawls out and has lots of seating, even has a nice conversatory area which is cosy with heaters making sure you stay cosy, no matter what it's like outside. Staff are friendly and table service is great here, always plenty of lounge staff on and beats queuing at the bar. I'm not local so it's a tough one to get to unless you live local or like I said just have a quick bite to eat/half glass before you drive onwards out of Dublin.

Very decent. 6:45pm…read moreon a Friday night, the carpark is full and all seats are taken but the Poitín Stil being the little cubby it is, we find a space in the corner. The menu is wide and varied and they are happy to make changes where required, which always says to me that the dishes are made up fresh. I have had both the fish and chips and the ribs here and both are very good. I don't think the deserts are made on-site so the main star is the savoury food. The after-dinner coffee was smooth and tasty. Come 9pm, the crowd has thinned a little, but again, due to the "cubby-hole" nature of this pub, it never feels empty as much as it never feels over-crowded.

I returned to this place last night for one or two and was surprised by the new layout. It has…read morechanged from before it looks clean and modern its half restaurant and half pub now new tables and areas to have a drink in very well done its very open but there is private areas too. The staff are very friendly but they still have the same old bouncers with will give some of the people who come to this place before and had a horrible time because of them a bitter taste towards the place they need to replace them so the place has a whole new feel. I haven't eaten here yet but after leaving the place in another pub we got talking to a couple and they couldn't stop talking about the restaurant and the food in the penny hill speaks for itself I suppose very cheap and tasty I didn't give it 5 stars because I haven't eaten here yet and the bouncers are the old ones from before and I've had a horrible experience with them so that stopped me from giving it 5 stars but i will return soon

Eat here 2 weeks ago. Had heard it was good and quite similar to carrolls in Lucan village. It was…read morenothing like it the place was jam packed I ordered Cajun chicken and partner ordered beef I have to say it was just ok nothing special. The Cajun was way too spicy for me and the chips were ridiculously big. Wouldn't be rushing back.

Cool old style pub.  Intimate. Went after work with Co-workers.  Lots of local atmosphere…read more The bar tender was friendly and the Guinness was good.  The pub is broken up into multiple sections depending on what your looking for.

As a large attractive stone building, near the round tower in the very centre of Clondalkin…read morevillage, it is hard to miss. I think it is easily the nicest building in the village. The pub food is well above average; you can get a nice cajun chicken burger and opt for garlic potatoes instead of chips and you can get pepper sauce on the side of practically anything! In my opinion the Guinness is as good as it gets. There seems to be live bands on most weekends and although it is usually classic rock, of which I am not a fan, they are definitely good bands. It is also, a great place to watch a match. The bar staff and waiting staff are always friendly and efficient.

This pub is a very popular one with the locals. Many sports games are shown here which attracts a…read morelarge crowd and the barmen always have time for a chat and quick joke while keeping everyone served with drinks and food. The chicken wings are the stuff of legends.

It's a quiet pub with a pool room attached to it and an all in one lounge. They offer food and it…read moredoes an excellent breakfast. You need to exit a jnct 5 off the n7 if you passing to get into it. Has a great history to if and although not always busy it has friendly family run staff...