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    McCafferty's at The Barge

    3.5 (73 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    J C.

    Busy pub on Charlemont Street filled with thirsty souls and hungry patrons. Located down the street from our hotel it was very convenient to have our first taste of Ireland. I had my first Guinness and Irish stew. My husband had the Lamb shank. Both were delicious! However the mussels were the highlight of dinner. The best Mussels were in hat I ever tasted. Also our waitress was amazing. If you are near, make sure to stop in.

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    Augie R.

    The Barge is a nice, comfortable spot for a pint or bite along the canal between City Centre and Ranelagh. It's not an old, authentic sort of spot, but it is a spacious and pleasant place with decent food, good drinks, and plenty of TVs for watching sports. On a nice day, you can sit on the sidewalk and enjoy watching people (and swans) stroll along the canal.

    Irish beef stew
    Johnny L.

    Very friendly , Irish stew was excellent after a long day of traveling and the servers advice on beer ( he is proud of the local) was spot on , definitely will eat here again, great value for the money

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    Sharon S.

    Ok, so they've got a fantastic location overlooking the canal and on a fine Dublin day, the customers can spill out onto the bank of the canal, no questions asked. Love! But that's about it for me, this pub just doesn't win out for me... First of all, it's October, I'm seated indoors at the bar on the middle level - WHAT'S WITH ALL THE FLIES????? Was very off putting, waving them away constantly and only for a match was in full swing on the TV box, I would have left sooner. The food on was Carvery, yep, one of them pubs! Seriously Carvery, can't deal with half hearted food slopped on a plate :-(

    Kate M.

    The Barge Inn, or The Barge, as it is more commonly known, is a great spot. Whether it's after work drinks on a Friday when the sun is shining, for a big sports game, or just for a night out, it's always really fun and entertaining. It's a little off the beaten track Charlemont St, but it's still only a short walk to Stephens Green, and right beside the new 'strip' aka Harcourt St. I've had a great few nights here dancing away beside the dj booth upstairs. The music's great - a real mix of everything. Pop, oldies, chart etc. They do great food too. And my favourite thing is at xmas - they always have huge big decorations outside. They go all out every year.

    Sunny day out
    James D.

    If you wanna find a way to spend a sunny afternoon then look no further. It doesn't get much better when the sun comes out then grabbing a drink in the barge and sitting on the canal. Nice after work crowd and friendly staff. It's a must try. Ps. They throw a great Super Bowl party

    First pint of Guiness.
    Kevin Y.

    Proper pour of Guinness, contemporary music and a nice atmosphere. What more can you ask for on a first night in Dublin. Will probably have lunch here over the weekend due to some of the decent reviews here on Yelp. Definitely looking forward to more experiences here.

    We just landed in Dublin & got settled into our hotel then popped outside on the streets for a bit to grab a drink when no more than a block it began to rain so we fell right into The Barge... the live music was a welcome, the crowd was happy, drinks were refreshing & the bar service was friendly! All smiles. We love that. Thank You! We will be back again.

    no where like it on a summers eve....
    Quentin D.

    As pubs go this place is grand - which translates into English as yeah, no big deal... UNTIL you come across the pub on a hot sunny summers eve and you see the hundreds of people who accumulate outside to hang out by the canal and drink and laugh and enjoy that rarest of all things, a cold pint on a warm eve in Dublin. Also noteworthy is the Barge at Christmas - for the past few years 7-up have sponsored a hue display tat covers the entire front of the pub which is fast becoming a landmark at that time of year!

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    Great service, comfy atmosphere,beautiful interior! Terrible burgers(chicken as well)!!!! Small, dry, expensive.... don't.

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    7 years ago

    Went for lunch, reasonable price and food was excellent! Also thought it had a great atmosphere that over looked the canal.

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    10 years ago

    Fun scene, good bartenders, a hip 3-level pub with outdoor seating options. Great for locals and guests.

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    11 years ago

    Beer 5 euro. Ale 5.30 euros. In general, place is big, not super crowded but still quite loud after 10pm. Good for dancing though.

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    12 years ago

    Great place for an outdoor pint.. During the summer this place is flooded with people sitting alongside the canal. Great vibe!

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    Can't beat the barge for a pint after work. Great food as well, however the stink of fish leaves a lot to be desired.

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    9 years ago

    Fantastic spot for our first night in Dublin. The staff was friendly and knowledgable.

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    It doesn't get much better when the sun comes out then grabbing a drink in the barge and sitting on the canal.

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