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Larkin's Bar & Lounge

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The Dawson Lounge

The Dawson Lounge

4.1(52 reviews)
52.6 kmSouth Inner City
€€

We were so excited to visit the smallest Irish bar in Dublin, but the experience ended up being…read morereally disappointing. We got our drinks without a problem, but then we watched the bartender refuse service to an older lady and her three friends -- who didn't even seem to be drinking yet -- saying the bar was closed. She politely asked for just one beer to share, even saying they'd drink it quickly, and he still refused. A few minutes later, someone else came up asking for a Jack Daniels "to drink fast," and he laughed and poured it without hesitation. Then another girl asked for two Guinness, and despite claiming the bar was closed, he said, "How can I say no to that?" and served her. Watching the older lady get singled out like that felt awful and unfair. On top of that, the bathroom was disgusting -- no toilet paper, no paper towels, and the toilet seat wouldn't stay up. Definitely not clean. We came here excited, but it wasn't worth it at all. Just a few doors down there's a fantastic place with great service that was far better than this experience. Sad one person can make her break a place.

Tiny random door, once you walk in you have to go down a winding set of stairs. Once at the bottom…read moreyou're welcomed by a dark cozy pub. The bar tender was great as soon as I entered he asked for my order. Poured me a perfect pint of Guinness for an affordable price. There was no food.

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The Dawson Lounge
The Dawson Lounge
The Dawson Lounge

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Monasterboice Inn - Cappuccino

Monasterboice Inn

3.8(17 reviews)
64.0 km
€€

I've been to Donegan's for drinks before but I finally got to have one of their legendary dinners…read morelast week. This really is a bit of a gem of a place so I almost don't want to tell people about it! The facility is lovely and, even though it's an old building, they keep it very fresh and clean looking with updated furnishing and fixtures while still maintaining a very homey feel. I love it when the fires are going and the bar is very cozy and bright. On this occasion, we chose the dining room. When we arrived, we were taken to a table in one of the larger rooms in the back that are more typically used for events. It was a lovely room but I preferred to be somewhere a little closer to the bar and main, older part of the building. The hostess was perfectly accommodating and this was no problem. Instead, my husband and I put in our orders at the bar while we had a drink and when our food was ready, they took us to a different table. The service was completely friendly and efficient. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a hard time choosing what to order, but settled on the fresh hake with roast potatoes, tomatoes and cauliflower puree. It was so so good. I ate everything. My husband got a steak and chips, which were perfectly cooked. The meals around ours looked very good, too. Donegan's also pulls a brilliant pint and we had both Guinness and Smithwicks. Can't wait until we can come back again. Just love this place.

Myself and my husband went out to Donnegan's lastnight and even though there was salt and pepper on…read morethe table the waitress who wasnt wearing black could have been manageress was adamant we could not sit at the round table across from the bar because she did not have enough staff on to attend the table outside the restaurant.She could however sit us at the bar for food which was four steps away from the table .Happy to see they can turn away custom on a Wednesday night .....very disappointing.

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Monasterboice Inn - Inside

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Monasterboice Inn - Breads served with soup.

Breads served with soup.

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Jam and cream

Mac's Lounge - The bar.  Note the green San Francisco Giants hat.

Mac's Lounge

4.5(6 reviews)
60.9 km

Should you find yourself in near Powerscourt Garden's head into EnnisKerry. Take a photo op at the…read moremonument sit on the park bench because this is the famous scene from Leap Year when she's waiting for the bus, it's across from Mac's. Cozy interior and ultra friendly, and hilarious, staff. Everything was delicious. However the real stand out for me was the beer battered huge cod fish and fresh cut thick chips. There is an abundance of take away or fried fish & chips here in Ireland. But this, it was excellent. Pair w a properly poured Guinness and watch some football at the bar. It all made for a perfect relaxing Irish afternoon.

The food here is amazing! It is not really marked well on the building. There is a sign for Mac's…read morePub and then just a few steps past there, you go into a B&B and the Lounge is on the left. It has a classy vibe but is casual. I had a Cabernet that was good for 6 euro and served in a proper wine glass. For dinner I had the shrimp and crayfish pil pil which is a spicy Spanish dish with a garlic oil and chili sauce and it was incredible! So flavorful with a great heat. I was blown away. Hubs had the Irish Beef and Stout pie and it was also delicious! The gravy was thick and full of mushrooms, while the pastry on top was light and flaky. We were so surprised at the quality of cuisine presented in this tiny village- and at a great price! If you're staying nearby (we were at the Powerscourt and looking for something a bit more reasonable) this is an excellent choice. Just down the road off the main village square. I think we will probably return tomorrow again!

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Mac's Lounge
Mac's Lounge - Shrimp and crayfish pil pil- incredible!

Shrimp and crayfish pil pil- incredible!

Mac's Lounge - Small but welcoming bar area.

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Small but welcoming bar area.

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