We are staying at the adjacent Daly's Inn. The Daly's Pub is a great place to hang out after a day…read moreof exploring the nearby neolithic and historical sites. New Grange, Battle of the Boyne site and many others are so close! The pub is low ceilinged and cozy. The staff are friendly and attentive. There is a full bar and good menu. All the dishes we have ordered have been well prepared and delicious. My wife has food allergies and the chef came out to be sure he knew exactly what to do to accomadate her needs. Great place to meet the locals, too. This is it in the little crossroad community of Donore.

In the Daly's inn-pub-restaurant complex, this is the small bar/pub that fronts the street. A fine…read morelittle place for a beer or whiskey; they were advertising Orchard Thieves cider when I visited, which suited me well. There are two picnic tables out front; fine for a sit-and-smoke if you need it, but maybe more road noise than I'm willing to put up with for sitting with a beer. The bartenders are pleasant, and willing to put up with some jetlag fogginess; they work with the restaurant crew at Boyne Brasserie and can get a table going for you, saving a step. Best (and close to only) place in Donore to get a drink.

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.

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

Wonderful "pub hotel" in the center of Trim. Everyone was extremely friendly, rooms are solid and…read morethe pub is great. Frank behind the bar made us feel like locals and told us all about the history of the establishment and the best places to see in town. Go to Trim, tour the castle and abbey ruins, walk the Porchfield loop, grab a pint at Marcie Regan's and then go back to Brogan's for the rest of the night. Couldn't have had a better last day in Ireland.

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of of the food here , I live quite close but never…read morechecked it out before ! The BBQ Wings were top notch , as was the Caesar Salad ! The Nachos were a good way to finish ! We shared each of them as the portions were very generous ! The Staff were so friendly and helpful and the place overall had a lively Ambiance, I Will definitely be back .

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.

I would have loved to eat here. The ambience was nice. However, arriving just before 7pm, they told…read moreus the kitchen was closed. We tried the next night and... It was a holiday. I'm taking away one star for the kitchen closing early.

We ate dinner here during our visit to Ireland. The food was good, but the salad we asked for…read morewasn't brought out with the soup the other person ordered. We then asked that the salad order be cancelled and we'd just have the actual dinners. The server said it wasn't a problem. When the bill came, I paid it but didn't look closely. When we got back to our hotel, I saw that they still charged us for the salad. That's on me for not looking more closely at the bill. They seemed to have been short staffed that night. One person was bartending, there was one server, and one other person who wasn't doing either. The food was good (not great, but good), the restaurant was clean, but double check your bill. As a bonus, their beer selection is good.

Good place to have some authentic Irish food. They have a welcoming inside with a fireplace! My…read morefavorite dish is their homemade burger. Staff is friendly and plenty of space for larger groups.

This is my local pub and resturant and to be honest the food is amazing. We have tried other places…read morebut would not come close to it. I would normally have the chicken stirfry with noodles which is lovely. There chicken curry and chicken fajita are also amazing. My all time favorite here is the sweet chili beef wrap with chips and side salad. On Sunday there roast beef is top class. Portions are always huge and if you have room after mains they have a wide selection of deserts. All staff are really very nice and i would rate this place 10 out of 10. Keep up the good work guys

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.

We called into this place purely by chance yesterday. Now we wouldn't be in drogheda often but he…read morewas called by his beloved mistress, the premier league. So e stopped in and found that this was a lovely little pub! It was clean and not overly bright but ambiently lit. They had an amazing cocktail menu! There's also a good beer selection- I'm happy when I find peroni on draught! The barman was friendly as were the patrons. Best of all was a fab beer garden out the back! Well jell that this place is in drogheda instead of Dublin!

This place got famous over night I feel. A lot of locals have moved away from the usual spots in…read moretown and have traded in for amore mature crowd and quality drinks at good prices. Never too busy that you are waiting too long to get to the bar. Very comfortable environment.

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.