Went in for sunday lunch with my mum, she had a half portion at €14.95 of the beef roast which she…read morewas happy with. I am vegetarian and so ordered the "coach house curry" with vegetables which was an astonishing €20.95. This curry comprised of exactly the same veg as my mum had on her plate mixed in what tasted like instant powder curry sauce on top of some rice, the type of generic brown curry sauce you get on chips after a rake of pints. This is the signature "Coach House Curry".4 hours later its still repeating on me. When paying the bill I commented that the curry was extremely bad value with cooked veg mixed with packet curry sauce for €21, the barmaid commented "well I like it". I grew up in the area and its decades since i was in the Coach, and may be again afer that experience. Terrible terrible food experience which was grossly overpriced.

I like the inside of this pub, it's got lots of little corners that you can sit in for a quiet…read moredrink with a friend. They have big screens too if you want to watch football and there is usually a good atmosphere for the bigger games. The Sunday carvery in here is not particularly good in my opinion, I only had it once but I never had it again purely because it was dry and tough and not very tasty the first time I had it. It is a very local pub for those living in ballinteer and you will always get your regulars in here but you don't get an unwelcoming sense when you come in like you would in other local pubs.

The traditional white-washed irish cottage exterior and river-side setting alone is reason enough…read moreto make this off-the-beaten-path journey. But take the time to go inside this wonderful cozy pub that is clearly loved by its locals. One visit and you'll understand why. Lucky for me, I get to visit Ireland every year and with each new adventure I seek country pubs steeped with history and charm. Serving the prerequisite perfect pint of Guinness, Fishermans was this years winner! Extensive selection of drinks, enough snacks/light food options to keep you nourished, and a friendly atmosphere that will make you want to linger.

Perhaps my most memorable stop in a wonderful trip to Ireland. I don't think that I'll ever forget…read morethe night my buddy and I went behind the bar and served locals pints of Guinness.

Great food served by the best staff in Covid safe environment…read more The Blue Light has long been renowned for creamy pints of Guinness and amazing views of Dublin City but it's also a great spot for Covid safe dining this Winter. Meals are available from 1pm each day, the quality is excellent and the staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. There's a range of indoor and (covered) outdoor areas so you can find somewhere suitable even on a cold, damp day. Booking would be recommended at the weekend.

i went to Blue Light Pub on a Sunday afternoon around 14:00 with 3 friends, we grabbed some coffees…read morefor 17.7 euro. After we drunk the coffees some musitians arrived, so we decided to stay for some pints. We waited for the waiter to come and take a new order but he kept running up and down without considering us. Eventually, around 16:10 the manager came asking in a rude manner if we were to dring something, so we said yes and ordered some pints. Right after the waiter came to place a "reserved" plate on our table. So I asked what's the meaning and they answered that there were customers coming at 17:00, I replied back that we were customers already sitting it that place, he said they have a policy for customers drinking only to stay max 2 hours at the table. I went to speack with the manager and the answer was the same. I felt unwanted and poorly served. I believe such rudness cannot be forgiven. Never again in such place where they do not know the basic rules of savoir-faire, quality service and politness. Moreover, the place was dirty and the coffee quality was questionable!

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!

Tasty food at very affordable prices, pints were great too. Would definitely recommend anyone to…read moretry it themselves and I'll be definitely back again.

They redecorated and the pub is really very nice. It hasn't really lost character but it is clean…read moreand comfortable. As the only pub now in Ashford, it attracts everyone and they are very nice and friendly to everyone. It once had a rough reputation but that is certainly not the case anymore. It is the kind of place everyone is welcome and made to feel comfortable but not pretentious and can be said a real Ashford pub. Very worth the visit.

A lovely old fashioned local pub. With a lot of business men coming here for their evening pint and…read moreto continue talking business. But everybody is just happy to be there and even if they spot a new face they just continue. A lovely spot to spend a couple of hours and with a pint of Guinness at €4.65 it's not too expensive either.

I was lucky enough to live behind this pub for three years though I'd always visited it before…read morethen. It's truly a classic Irish pub, made for conversation and fun. There's no music and the TVs only get turned on when there's an important sporting event. As traditional, it's divided into a bar area and lounge, with a heated smoking area out the back. Great pints and very professional staff. The pricing is fair and they'll whip you up a toasted sandwich if peckish. Very sorry to no longer live near by.

Another local establishment in Ballinteer, another pub with the bar for the old men and a bar for…read morethe younger folk (although I admit the old men in the old man section of this pub don't stare like they do in some pubs!). So what's unique about this pub, well it's got a room full of snooker tables! Some pubs just have one but this pub has its own room of well kept snooker tables that is separate from the bar areas, perfect for a game of snooker, if that's your game! Now, I'm no expert at all but as far as I can see it's a very clean well looked after snooker hall and the clientele are a friendly sort, you would not feel intimidated walking in here at all. Other than snooker the Ballinteer house does food which is tasty, a carvery on a Sunday and they do a big breakfast that sorts out a hangover very quickly!

Good location. Beside super value, near bus stop. Nice food but so over priced. Not worth the…read moremoney. Crap atmosphere even when there's a match on. Full of owl fellas. Don't show the match because the older people want to watch the golf. Nice pints good price. All round, I would not recommend but Fiona is so nice!

Love this place... Great atmosphere. Patrick gets an A+ Try the Vitamin G Strong buy recommendread more

I must let you know that this is a great pub It's been…read morearound for generations even though the current generation is a great owner and has made it better than ever the best is yet to come The bar staff is second to none even though the cool Bono look alike would make Bono seem like a giant among men. His wit is lightening fast which helps as he reaches for the higher shelves The Guinness is superb and worth the visit alone having been thoughtfully managed with temperature and excellent maintenance by professionals There is no pub in Dublin or Dun Laoghaire that I want to spend in more than this pub Some call if "the old man bar" because young and old alike feel welcome there If you like fun the owner encourages all singers good and bad to belt one out so don't be shy even if you don't know all the words. I highly recommend you go there have a pint and a good laugh. I'll probably see you there the next trip I'm home from Florida to visit my family!!!

The authentic Irish pub experience - loud, crowded, lots of cheerful patrons, friendly service,…read moreplenty choices for drinks and large portions of delicious food. This was my first meal in Ireland, and my first experience of Guinness 0.0. We were lucky to be given the last table, as it was Friday night, and there were bus-loads of tourists (for upstairs space). Guinness 0.0 turned out to be too bitter for me, but my husband happily finished my pint, after finishing his own. I was then recommended to try their alcohol-free Chardonnay, which was very nice and more suited my palate. One usually goes to a pub to drink with friends, and wouldn't expect much from the food offerings, but this place obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into their cooking, both in taste and in presentation. Good drinks, good food, and good company, in a loud and happy space - a perfect Irish experience!

Very cozy interior that welcomes you in for comfort foods. I've had other seafood chowders in…read moreIreland, but Merry Ploughboy's might be my favorite! This rich and creamy soup if perfect to warm you up on a cold day. It is also served with two pieces of brown bread with butter. Makes you feel right at home!

Our tour guide Liam brought us in here for lunch after touring the Avoca Wool Mill. We were only a…read moregroup of 5, and when we walked in, it wasn't busy, and were seated right away. This was going to be my first Irish meal of the trip so of course I wanted something that was more traditional Irish food! The group ordered: - beef stew x2 - Cottage Pie x2 - Irish Coffees x2 - Vegetable Soup of the Day I personally got the cottage pie and it was delicious! Large order of food I thought, with pie, fries, and a salad! My mom got the soup and didn't like it that much, she loved my cottage pie though and kept stealing bites of it. The soup was more a puree, and I personally was not a fan of it either. The others loved the stew and our tour guide was a fan of the cottage pie as well! Overall, I enjoyed my lunch here!

Loved this little place! We stopped here for a late lunch with our tour bus after spending the day…read morein the Wicklow Mountains. The tour company must have a deal with Fitzgerald's as he called when we were 20 mins out and they were ready for us. Greeted us with a tray full of Irish Whiskey and Baileys for everyone. The menu is all traditional Irish food and was really good. My wife got the vegetable soup & Bulmers cider, and I got bangers and mash along with a pint of Guinness. It was really good and the locals that hang out there were all very friendly and came over to talk with everyone from our group once we finished eating. I asked the one local how many people lived in this tiny village and he said, "Not sure how many in the town, but there are 27 people and 3 dogs on this street". It was so awesome and felt like going back 100 years in time.