Best pub in Slane, with live music, friendly locals and bar staff. Everyone seems to know each…read moreother and are happy to chat to the occasional visitor like myself. The toilets are a bit funky with plants growing out of the stone walls. But adds to the rustic charm.

Very nice pub. Can be crowded, but is a great experience for an Irish pub. Close to Conygham Arms…read moreHotel

Came here for the authentic Irish pub experience while on our trip to Dublin…read more The pub was large and beautiful! It had a lovely wooden interior feel and the bench seating. The service was lovely. The waitstaff were welcoming and made us feel welcome. The food was perfect. I got the burger and chips. The burger was delicious! The beef quality overseas is sublime! The chips were massive and delicious! Perfectly crisp with a fluffy interior. I also got the pot roast and accompaniments. It was lovely! When in Ireland, you must have a Guinness, I'm sure it's illegal not to! I definitely recommend checking out a pub while in Dublin.

We wanted local and got it the night before a flight back to the US. Excellent beef and Guinness…read morestew topped with a pint. The 10 Strip Sirloin was tasty as well. Great, lively and fun atmosphere on Ireland's Independence Day 7-11.

Quaint Irish country pub with outside seating and strong, delicious cocktails. Has a lovely mellow…read morevibe and is heavenly on a summers day. But just beware the few wasps which hover about outside and seem to be attracted by nearby apple trees and the scent of fruity cocktails! I visited in August 2017, as part of a Carlingford Mystery Cocktail Tour, and amongst our party of sixteen ladies, for most, this pub was a firm favourite. It was an extremely enjoyable stop during the tour. Will definitely be returning.

I cannot believe how large this pub is inside! We stopped by after seeing it on a "Traditional Pubs…read moreof Ireland" poster, and because my grandfather's name was James Griffin. The atmosphere was perfect! It was early Sunday morning, and there were already a few locals inside having their morning beer and reading the newspaper. I did some exploring because it looks so small on the outside, but you get in, and it just keeps going and going. Looks like they get large crowds during the evenings, and even offer lots of live music and DJs. The bartender was friendly.

What can I say besides fabulous! Trim is off the beaten path from Dublin, but definitely on the map…read morewhen it comes to historical must-sees while you're in Ireland! So when you pass thru Trim to see the Castle, call in to this gorgeous pub. When you walk in, it is old school classic pub with beautiful woodwork and bar. From there, you can go in the cozy fireplace room that feels and looks great and leads to another cozy area to meet and be with friends. If you like patios, you're at the right place! Step out back and find a covered & climate controlled patio that is huge! They have a large smoking patio area (you can't smoke inside in Ireland either). Thru the patio, you can see a big events room that you can host a reception, party, meeting, whatever. It's been a few months since my last visit, but I've heard they have a new beer garden too! Oh yes, the drinks...the Guinness is perfect. You can get almost any tasty beverage here from a nice bartender. The owner is hands-on and always working to keep this place top notch.

A friendly place with the usual selection of draught and bottled beers available. I was there on a…read moreFriday night around 9pm and was pleasantly surprised to get some free sandwiches and cocktail sausages that were being distributed around the bar. A welcome surprise that went well with my beer.

Terry's is great! I go there every time I visit Ireland. Terry is a gentleman and so is his son…read more The live music is fun, too.

My wife and I had a lovely time staying at the Air B&B behind the pub and having our dinners just a…read moreshort walk across the courtyard. The food was, in a word, amazing. Pat, Una, and their staff were wonderful. We were fortunate to be there during the euros, so I was able to take in the matches (my wife was less enthusiastic about this part). If you want to experience the Irish Midlands this is the place to go; both my wife and I travel and we try and avoid the touristy areas, preferring instead to spend our time meeting new people, and this trip provided that. Being American, I seldom get to have a good talk about football, but Pat was happy to oblige here. He's also made sure that every time I see Archie Gray take the pitch I will think of Weirs.

Wonderful experience, nicely maintained pub and restaurant, homemade fresh food with surprises and…read morethoughtful touches. Recommend for a great meal and good Craic.

Love love love this place. Yelp is a little sporadic in Ireland so I cross referenced with Trip…read moreAdvisor. So glad we came here. It was a Sunday night and we didn't know what to expect. Was kinda empty when we arrived, but both guys working were super friendly and, after learning we were from the US, were quick to adapt the conversation. One has a good friend that moved to Indiana, the other was a huge fan of Andrew Luck (Our quarterback for the Colts). We talked beer, American sports, and they could not have been friendlier. After I finished my Guinness I was hankering for some whisky. One of the guys showed me the local stuff and I, being intrigued, ordered a shot. He came back and warned me it was 11 euros. Omg how nice was that? So I ordered another Guinness. My wife doesn't drink beer, so they made her a Sex on the Beach cocktail that she loved. Around 10 a two man band started playing music. They were great. One of them seemed to be playing percussion on a wood box. We had never seen anything like it. I had two other bars on the list to visit tonight so we left prematurely. The second stop absolutely sucked. The bartender had no personality and wouldn't even consider mixing a drink for my wife. I wish we had stayed at McPhails all night.

You can't go to Drogheda and not visit McPhails. Now you may be confused by the fact that the…read moresignage still says Peter Matthews. Have no fear, you are in the right place. Very, very cozy pub in front and a larger bar area in back where live music is frequent. They have a good-sized beer garden with heater lamps as well. For the ladies, there is a hair straightener in the women's toilets that you can use for €2. I did not use it, but I have to say I haven't seen such amenities in a pub before. Definitely a place worth checking out.

If your are going to Mullingar, go to Danny Byrnes. It's an absolutely beautiful spot, something…read moreold, something new , I just think it's way too dark, specially if your are going there during the day for food, that by the way is not great. They have carvery and sandwich bar, my husband had Lasagne and wasn't good, he couldn't even finish it, too much bullion in it and I had just a ham & cheese toast, my ones are better. ( so, don't go there for food, drinks only) They also have a beautiful beer garden, very colourful and flowery and loads of seats. Heard they have live music it's quite good. So, I do think this would be one of those good places to go for drinks with friends, probably a late bar.

Excellent venue for a night out in Mullingar…read more Great atmosphere, superb entertainment and friendly efficient bar staff with a great choice of beers and other drinks. The nearest thing to Nashville in Mullingar.

My folks moved up to Laytown a few years ago (don't ask), so I needed a nearby spot to grab a beer…read more One does become thirsty. There's three options in this picturesque seaside town. Option 1 : chased off by guard dog. Option 2 : walked in and literally every head in the bar swivelled to give me the evil eye. ABORT. Option 3 : Best option! So Gilna's kinda won by default, but it turns out you'll find friendly staff, a warming fire in winter, plenty of room for the nippers to run around and a reasonably well stocked off-license if you want to keep the party going. The auld lad and I ordered a bottle of Henrick's from said take out and got MAD weird looks from the young fella though. What? It's Gin! Men can drink gin too, right?

This is a really great pub for a quiet pint in an excellent location. I usually head here when in…read moreneed of a decent pint after a long walk along the beach or after stepping off the train in Laytown. Gilna's is a really well run family establishment. They have great promotions for all the big rugby tournaments as well as a good atmosphere for the Ireland Games. I haven't tasted the food but it always looks good when coming out of the kitchen. It's a must try.