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.

Good bar food…read more American chicken served hot. Easy to substitute for other stuff on menu. Spotlessly clean..... So clean it was impressive. Reasonably priced and staff appreciated a tip. Wished she hadn't said "Have a nice day" though. When Euros say that I always think they are taking the piss. I'd eat here again .... Excellent pub grub style food.

"The Birthplace of Guinness". Well ye can't get better than that!…read more The Village Inn is on the site of the old brewery in which Arthur Guinness brewed his first beer way back in 1709. With a pedigree like this, you would expect to find the finest pint of Guinness in the land within those four walls. And you wouldn't be let down. Creamy consistency. Perfect pour. Careful consideration of the Black Stuff. Beyond the Guinness, the management of this watering hole take a commendable interest in keeping things lively and the regulars (and not-so-regulars!) stimulated and happy to be there. From drinks promotions to a trad night on a Thursday, various bands on a Sunday (excellent Sunday Sesh to be had here folks, for those inclined), to poker nights, six screens for watching sport in the lounge, and a function room with private drinks taps on each table. Bar staff are really friendly here too - they've all been there for ages so are well versed on the lay of the land. The lounge serves breakfast from 10am to 12 noon, carvery lunch is also available daily and bar food is served throughout the day. Above all, the pub has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. There is a lounge and a bar, with a perfect little snug right next to the bar if you can get down there in time and beat the locals. If you ARE in the bar, make sure you also save all your receipts, because every Sunday, each receipt is put in a draw to win a pot of money to go towards funding those ever-so-tasty beverages (minimum of €500 each week!!!!)

Garbage food. Group that we went with liked the Guinness however…read more Ordered open face club. Chicken was dry, clumps of nasty egg mayo and the bread was stale. Made mistake of putting pepper on frys. The pepper actually smells like feces. Several people commented on it and were mortified after sniffing the pepper shaker. Don't believe me? Try it next time you are there.

Good place for a pint if you don't want a bar to sit at. The layout of the establishment is a…read morelittle odd with sitting areas and dining tables on many different landings and at different levels. The bar itself seems like a little horseshoe shaped afterthought. It seemed to me that the whole thing lacked a focal point or focus. Having said that the pint was really good and the food was great and served from the carvery and we had a Sunday lunch for less than a tenner each. Given that it is located in Celbridge, the car park that belongs to the Mucky Duck is a great selling point and it is free parking on Sundays.

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!

It's ok. Busy touristy area and the servers weren't very nice to our group but we had some kids…read morewith us who weren't drinking alcohol, so maybe that was the problem. The Guinness was fine. I think I prefer other pubs further from the tourist areas.

Nice pub in the centre of Maynooth…read more Decor is new Irish bar in a box (like so many nowadays) but is tastefully done. Clean warm and spacious. Was in for Sunday lunch here and ordered the Sirloin Steak (€15 good value) and was looking forward to it but somebody made a mistake with the menu. Not the friendly waitresses fault and I ordered the Turkey and ham instead (I felt it was far enough past Christmas to start enjoying this dish again). Food arrived in good time and I had ordered no veg but half chips/half potatoes. Somebody is on serious portion control here. Not that there wasn't enough but I may be used to a bit more being piled on my plate. One roasty and one scoop of mash and a side plate not over flowing with chip. My only other minor issue was another one or two more fluid oz of gravy wouldn't have gone to waste. Food was very tasty and I polished the lot (portion size was probably spot on). Followed it up with the very tasty chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Toilets down the stairs. TV's on around the place with sport of the day. All in all no real complaints if I'm being honest. Staff exceptionally friendly and I'll be back.

This place is owned by the K Club and it is in the middle of the Straffan city center. This is a…read morelovely place full of locals if you go to the bar side. The bar side is a small wooden door that does not look appealing or welcoming with a marking that says bar over the door. There is a tiny bar with many men sitting drinking their beers. I found one empty seat and bartender came over to ask what I wanted. Beer: got a local IPA made my Dew Drop Brewery. I selected this because it was the stronger of the two IPAs available. Food: pizza but the kitchen was closed. I was able to get a pizza delivered to the bar by the hotel. The pizza was just ok. But I was hungry. Come here for the beer and meet the locals. I had so much fun talking with them! What a hidden gem if you are willing to strike up a conversation with a local stranger. They are very friendly. Bathroom: there was a bathroom just for men. I did not see a ladies bathroom. Maybe it was in the Lounge side??

The Straffan Inn.. what a fantastic pub! I was a guest of the K Club - and the Straffon Inn is…read morelocated just outside the gates of the resort. The Straffan Inn is an authentic pub that serves up beer, wine & liquor. the selection is wonderful, with a focus on Irish Beverages. The food (Pizzas, Wings & Ribs) fit right in, and are delicious. The best part though.. the people! Both the Service Staff and the Locals that occupy the seats are fantastic and so kind! Note that there are two parts to the Straffon Inn.. The Lounge is larger & has an outdoor patio. The Bar is smaller and that's where the locals usually are to be found. This is a MUST VISIT if you are in the area!!

I've been going to this pub for twenty years since it was called Greg Allens in the 80's. I like…read morethe atmosphere and the clientele that frequent the place. The drink is always good and the food is pretty good too. Upstairs there is a restaurant where you can sit and look out over the river Liffey. They do very good steaks but tend to overdo the amount of onions. The only downside to the Abbey Lodge is the management, extremely unfriendly and non communicative even to regulars. They do a fairly good trade but i feel they could increase they customer numbers considerably if they made even a modest effort at being a bit more welcoming and appreciative to their existing clientele.

Aaah MacNamees. Very…read moretempted to go with a two-star-er for this one, but it's a nice day and I'm feeling charitable. Truth be told as well, it's not the facilities that would tip this place into two star territory, but the management that unfortunately has too great a bearing on the customer experience. Situated on the bridge just before you go into Celbridge, is the Abbey Lodge, or MacNamees as it's known locally. This pub is a bit of an institution in the area. It's been here for years, and was extended and renovated when the good times were still rolling. This means that it's been done up to a really high standard, and, cosmetically, is actually quite a nice addition to the Celbridge town landscape. There is a cosy bar downstairs in which most sports are shown. Upstairs, there's a restaurant area and giant cavernous bar. This is generally quite empty save for big nights like New Year's Eve, Stephens' Night and private parties. In which case it gets mobbed, you'll have to put up with surly bouncers, and you'll have to drink your 8 yoyo drink kout of a plastic cup. In which case, you'd really have a better time getting yourself a six pack of Dutch Gold (Celbridge can du jour) and sitting at the Liffey! (Not really, but still...!) Good points? They do nice food here - the steak on the stone / sizzling fajitas tend to be the most popular dishes, and it's a grand spot to sit on a Sunday. There's also a pretty sizeable smoking area out the front. There is also free parking outside for regulars. The problem is the definition of the word 'regular'. 'Lots of money coming in the till' I suspect is the definition for McNamees. If you're not fulfilling this obligation, there is a very real chance you may get clamped, so beware of that one! If you come here on a nice quiet day, you're likely to enjoy your sup. If you come here on a busy day, think again.

On the way back from Galway to Dublin, I asked the GPS for "Sunday roast" and that led me here…read more Great choice as the arrival at around 2pm on Sunday meant that they still had everything available. Warmly greeted and brought to a table, a waitress took our order and brought back beer a few minutes later. And then the meal arrived. A thick sliced of roast beef on top of mashed and roasted potatoes with other vegetables. All topped with a rich gravy. The beer was cold, the meal was tasty and there were certainly enough potatoes. Other than the beef being a bit more well done than I would have liked, it was quite good. Inside, the background music was peaceable and this was a pleasant stop for the roast. [Review 1972 of 2024 - 153 in Republic of Ireland - 22994 overall]

Oh, yes! Honestly couldn't have been better. Fast seating, Fast, professional service (with a big…read moresmile), terrific ambiance, and. slamming food (I had the veggie burger, wife had the veggie curry, mom had fish and chips)). The brioche bun was perfectly fresh, the proportions of additions was spot on, and the chips (fries) were hot and fresh. For such a big place, I was ready to compromise on quality. Rarely am I as glad as I was to be wrong. THANK YOU CLOCK HOUSE! Terrific meal, wonderful memory!