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.

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.

This is a review from a few years back. I had one of the best steaks EVER during my quick visit to…read morethe area. Very clean and inviting.

Good food at a fair price with large portions. We were traveling in town for a wedding and stopped…read morehere for a bite. Staff was friendly and the portions were really large. The warm chicken salad and the burger were great. Definitely recommend stopping in.

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

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.

Popped here for a bit of lunch one afternoon. I've heard about how good the pub grub in Fureys for…read moreyears and was delighted to get to try it. I went for a cup of seafood chowder to start, followed by the steak sandwich. The chowder was just okay in my opinion. A bit too salty and not as thick as I like it. However, I may be a chowder snob. The steak sandwich in the other hand was unreal! Chunky chips, thick sliced bread and the most tender cut of steak. Perfect for a sandwich. I engulfed all the food. The chips were a winner. Fureys tends to be a busy spot, so you may have to wait to be seated. The staff are amazing and handle your wait really well. We were seated and taken care of really quickly. Definitely worth a visit if you are passing by.

What a lovely place to stop off in to have a drink and eat. A great menu of food for a old pub…read more Great atmosphere and great people.

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.

Little pub in the harbour inn was such fun. Soaked in the northern ireland culture as best I could,…read morethe accents were thick! Everyone was so friendly and the beers were cheap. Don't miss it if you are nearby. They don't have a tip line on their credit card receipts, they said the irish don't tip but I felt really bad not having any cash to leave them because they were so kind, so bring some pounds.

When I am in town, I usually come here at least once on my vacation. I enjoy there Fried…read moreMushrooms, I know it is a starter but I usually ask them to make it a meal and they will put them on top of a salad. They are delicious. Their soup and battered chicken goujons are delicious as well.

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.

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 .