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!

This is a traditional old Dublin pub, I met friends in a back bar , all men present , my friends…read moretold me the Guinness is top class , I had a nice evening there and the staff were all very attentive.

Jeebus, a pub that the locals think is a bit rough... and it is!…read more actually, it is quite nice for an early evening drink but really, I think I'd be going up the road to the Morgue after about 8:30 or so.

Lovely atmosphere staff very good and fast great variety of food. Very tasty. Hubby says best…read moreGuinness. Good value all around a great time and we were there at a very busy time.

Called this evening and asked what time they stopped serving food. I was told that the bistro had…read moreclosed but the pub was still serving and that they serve until ten. When I arrived around 9:10 after taking an expensive taxi ride I was told that they were no longer serving food.

Great service, food is quite savory! The ambiance is lovely and the staff friendly. All de orated…read morefor St Paddy's day!!

The Old Orchard has been around for years and attracts a really cool regular crowd. This is such a…read morepopular pub that the regulars are not only from Rathfarnham but from all over Dublin! My mate drinks here and he lives in Arklow! Miles away! The reason for its popularity? Well, do does exactly as a pub should do, serves decent pints, in a comfortable well laid out space, with a laid back vibe and huge outdoor, covered, heated smoking area, with its own bar. There is even a cool little snug here as well, which is great if you don't want to be seen with your date! otherwise you will be seen here because as I said everybody drinks here! This place goes off when there is a big sporting event on, especially any Irish or Dublin games of any sport and it is always jumping on the weekends. There is a great food menu too, reasonably priced and eating here is really popular at lunchtimes and on weekends with families. The spring rolls with chili sauce make a great alcohol soak-er upper when you have had one to many vodka sodas, not that that has ever happened to me! Oh and the coolest thing about this place is the fact that it is built on a medieval burial ground! They took the tombstones, but left the bodies!!!

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.

This pub's exterior is actually designed more like a huge house than a cabin, contrary to it's…read morename. It's actually very spacious and charming inside. There are great little nooks and corners that allows for intimacy amongst guests, as well as long tables that can accomodate larger groups. Also, this pub has an excellent beer garden, complete with heaters and a small fountain. The carvery lunch is from 12-3pm, is very popular here, and at times it can be difficult getting a seat for lunch. There is also a large parking lot adjacent to the pub, which allows for plenty of parking, and it's free. The pub is very accessible by bus (the 17 and the 44 stop directly in front of the pub) and by the luas (Dundrum stop), which is about a five minute walk away and can be seen from the bridge of the luas. However, this pub does have a reputation for being a bit of an "old man's pub," which is a shame, since it is actually quite a friendly and delightful place. I don't mind it being known as such, since I consider it a pleasant little secret where I can get away from the usual hectic bar scene in Dublin. Please make note: The map shown here is not accurate. Uncle Tom's Cabin is located directly on Dundrum Road right next to the Topaz Petrol Station which is also easily visible from the Dundrum stop on the luas.

This pub shouldn't be nice, it is small and slightly grotty and smells like the bar cloth could do…read morewith a good rinse... actually no, the bar cloth could do with a good atomic explosion... but you know what? A good pub is a good pub, its about getting the right atmosphere and comfort level and bloody hell where did that night go!? All in all, not at all bad.

Nice pub for lunch or a quiet drink away from the hustle and bustle of Dundrum Town Centre…read more 'Traditional' bar on on the left but bright, modern lounge on the left. Good lunch menu and the staff are always helpful. On Dundrum Main Street between the Dundrum and Ballally Luas stops but always seems to be an oasis of calm during the day.

Dundrum house is perfectly located in the middle of dundrum away from the huge dundrum shopping…read morecentre by only a 3 minute walk! Like previous comments the old mans bar is on the left side of the pub has an old mans feel to it but the right hand side had all been done up modern and very nice. New decor and a nice lick of paint has done the place very well! Menu is great and with a new kitchen lately and the added extras and extra miles on the food have gone a long way! Its great pub food more than your average 'pub grub' for sure! Always a hustle and bustle for rugby and big football games with a humongous pull down projector screen down the far end of the pub and multiple other tvs to watch the matches on! Great live music on Fridays and Saturdays but not overpowering if you want a quiet few drinks there's a few spots you can hide in :) Staff are great! Barman most helpful and nothing too big a problem! It's recently turned into a fantastic pub great at night and match days!

Very quaint old school neighborhood pub. Has decent pub grub. Paninis, pasta, good soups. Nice…read moreselection on tap. Quite big bar.

The location is great. The decor is fine. The food choice is OK and it has to be said they have…read moredecent chefs who turn out some great food. Prices are about right for South Dublin. The problem is the service. Sometimes you feel like you need to send up a flare to get noticed. The staff wants to have the absolute minimum contact with customers and expect them to make the first move when it comes to getting served.

I have mostly drank here Friday nights or the odd Saturday before heading somewhere else when it…read morecloses. Its a nice spot even though im not huge fan of the area for reasons i will not go into haha So anyway back to the pub drink is average price for place in central Dublin still not as bad as town at least. The staff are friendly and are usually quick to serve you even when it does get busy. Inside is big and comfortable which is where u mostly find the local crowd outside has a big smoking area that is heated and has plenty of seats and a tv which is great for sport. I always head here with me mates on a friday night its not a bad place to start your night off as its central close to town and opens late.

Came here for a quick pint after a full day of walking and enjoyed the beer and atmosphere. It was…read morepacked because of the football game on tv, but that's not a bad thing.

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!