Has been our local since we moved here 52yrs ago always a welcome great staff service and food we…read morehad many celebrations there birthdays anniversary communion and family stuff thanks to all john dan gerry Damien Ben pat all bar staff always looking after us thanks

Large place to get a bite to eat and some drinks! There is a large outdoor area that is very…read moreaesthetic and has a nice smoke area. Has a younger and older vibe to it so good for all ages! Service was also very good as well.

Specifically - Duke's Restaurant (upstairs) Full menu with…read moreoccasional special menu options which are very reasonable. Set in what seems like the attic of this yellow, thatched, quaint pub, Duke's restaurant seats about 30 maximum. It is like a hidden little gem overlooking Lucan village and, if it is quiet, like your own little getaway. The staff here are very accommodating and always available for your attention. I have sampled a variety of dishes here with no complaints, all tasty. I particularly enjoy the ceasar salad, which has the lightest, yet crispiest croutons I have come across. Downstairs you will find a nice quaint pub with quiet areas to sit in small or larger groups. Bar food is reasonable, if not a little bland. The menu for the bar rarely changes and chicken can be often dry. However, if you make a complaint, the staff here cannot do enough to help rectify the situation. I think this may have something to do with the hands-on management, with the proprietor regularly on site. Food is better in Duke's than in the bar.

Amazing food... you have to try it!!! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is great and the…read morelocation is beautiful. If you plan to go for dinner make sure you have reservations!

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.

The Grasshopper Inn is one of the nicer pubs around Clonee & Blanchardstown with a good Carvery and…read moregreat outdoors space. On a sunny Sunday afternoon it is the ideal place to relax, have a pint in the sunshine and get some good mummy style dinner from the Carvery. My fav is the roast beef with tons of mash and cabbage. If you are not in the mood for Carvery, they also offer Bar food. The Sandwiches are nice (especially the trippel decker Club Sandwich) but the other dishes on the menu are nothing extraordinary and something on the slightly bland site. If you are in the mood for a pint on a sunny day and look for a pub with great outdoors space, this is where you should go if you are near Clonee.

Have had a drink in this bar many a time so decided to bring the family down for a late lunch once…read moreSaturday. Barbecue burger with smoky bacon was beautiful, came with a lovely crunchy salad and humongous home made thick cut chips. The wife had a 7 oz sirloin steak which came on the stone and was lovely as well. My little one had spaghetti bolognaise, a fruit juice and ice cream for desert all for €6.50 which I thought was very good value. Will be going back for sure.

Mmmm, spicy buffalo wings! That's the first thing I associate with the Carpenter, because they do…read moregreat wings, but the rest of the food isn't that nice. The pub is right behind a 37 busstop, so it's easy to get to and perfect for a wee break when you're waiting for the bus yet again. The Carpenter has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and the staff are nice and efficient. It's a lovely spot for a few quiet pints in the evening, but if you want to have something to eat- apart from the wings- this is probably not the pub for you.

This is one of the most random pubs I have been to in a long time. The place is massive. When you…read morewalk in you are greeted by this wonderful fire. If only that was in the main pub rather than the hall, it would be amazing. The pub has loads of great little nooks and crannys spread out over 2 floors. You could easy get lost in here. But its the kind of place that you might have a chance at finding a free table, if you go searching. I have heard they also do a great Sunday Carvery, but I have not given that a go just yet. Watch the stairs, I did see someone fall down them, stairs and alcohol are not the best combo!

How to make a pitstop to use the lou (toilet/washroom) and glad I did! The service was excellent…read moreall around, did not matter who helped you they were all accommodating. Let's talk about the aesthetics... beautiful I tell you beautiful! This place is massive and they did a fantastic job on the renovation in the last couple of years. Now the restaurant was closed by the time I go there but locals did say the food got a whole lot better. Wish I could have tried it!

Came across the place while staying at my aunt's house in Lucan. Really did not expect much as it…read morewas in a random spot next to Spar. We made a reservation same day for 8 people and were pleasantly surprised. The place was pretty big, unlike a typical pub. It has high ceilings, very clean and did not smell like cigarettes. We loved the christmas decor and big christmas tree! We were served right away, our server was very nice, she even moved our seats because it was too close to the band and we would've been squished. The food was also excellent! Furthermore, we spent less than 100 euros for a full meal for 8 people which was fantastic! Would totally go back when I'm in dublin again, great for family meals!

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!

Just home from having dinner here with my other half…read more The menu here is HUGE. I can sometimes find it hard to find something on a menu that I like however the menu was that vast I couldn't decide between a number of dishes. I opted for the vol au vents with chicken, bacon and mushrooms in a white wine sauce which also came with a side of chips. The other half order the BLT and chessey bacon chips. We also ordered a side of battered onion rings. We could have done without the sides as neither of us finished our meals as the portions were so big. My other half also ordered warm apple pie with ice cream for dessert (I don't know how but he managed to finish every bit). All this plus a coke and one pint cost less than €40. So reasonable but yet the food was soo good! The layout is nice as they have some little cubby areas to sit away from people watching the big screans. All the staff were soo friendly, we had a laugh and a joke with them! There is parking in the back of the pub however it only facilates a small number of cars and you need to ask for a permit to pop in your window. Overall really impressed and looking forward to going back.

I have never been here on a night out, although I have called in during the week for a quite pint…read moreor two. The main draw for me is the carvery lunch they offer daily. I work in Leixlip from time to time and when I am there and looking for a good carvery lunch, Murphys is the best spot in town. The staff is always attentive and the food is always good. The one thing I think that separates Murphys from other carverys is the fact they always have four or more types of meat to choose from. You are not limited to pork loin, roast beef, or whatever a normal carvery is having that day. They always offer roast beef, pork loin, and turkey crown everyday, so you can always be sure to have something you haven't had already that week. They are also right down the road from HP and Intel, so for those of us who work in Leixlip or find themselves on-site there its pretty handy sure.

Old style bar and new style Lounge - Best pint of Guinness in Lucan - served by very pleasant…read morebarstaff. Try and see!

I am just old enough to remember the Ball Alley before it was refurbished. It seems so long ago…read morethat I remember having my first pint there in what seemed, to a young man, like a dark outpost, far away from all civilisation. It was not without it's charms. Today, or post refurbishment, the pub has managed to remain a classic pub, retaining all the values things that made it and make it so good. The Guinness is among the tastiest in Dublin. The staff are great. Dropping pints down to you, clearing tables and asking "How's the father?" In top of this, there's never (excluding the rare band appearance) loud music playing. The only thing you have to talk over is the sound of other folk, having the best conversation they've had all week. So do yourself a favour. Call up that friend you're about to lose touch with, and get down to the Alley.