We had a light lunch at the Squealing Pig in Monaghan on Xmas Eve...we split deep-fried brie with a…read moremixed berry compote and side salad as well as curry parsnip soup with brown bread. We were treated to a couple of complimentary Baby Guinesses, too! The food, staff and ambiance were all great - we come here every time we're in town!

Me and the wife went here for a one night break and ventures into Monaghan town for dinner and…read moreended up in the squealing log, went into the bar which was very small and decided to go upstairs, it's was very quiet for a Friday with 2/3 tables, but we ordered and the food was good! Only issue I have is the staff were very young and did seem to care about us or the place even though the venue is really well laid out and decorated! Prob still go back off here again:)

It's been well over two years since we were last here. Our visit was for Sunday lunch and it was…read morestrange to do something that should have been, and was for most of my lifetime, so normal. We turned up at no notice and they could take us. I did have a Plan B. Most of the staff were new to us, and we spotted a few familiar faces, but Claire has gone. All of the staff looked after us very well and were just so pleasant - a five star experience. I opted for their red Thai curry with warm water king prawns and monkfish. The portion of microwaved basmati rice wasn't enough for a main meal - it looked over cooked when it was served but it actually wasn't. I'd have preferred the curry sauce to have been reduced down a bit more to intensify the flavour, with some sliced fresh red chilli and some more nam pla added. That said, the fish was delicious and I'm glad I opted for this dish it but I wasn't full. A good 3 stars. My wife had salmon and enjoyed it - a good 5 stars. I had a cappuccino and it too was tasty. All in all it was relaxing.

OMG... best meal I've had in a week. My compliments to the entire kitchen staff. Mushy Peas were…read moreactually fresh and soooo amazingly delicious, as a Mater of fact I asked for them to go. The fish... without a doubt lightest, crispy batter and beautiful flavor I've ever had. Service was excellent and ambiance was every bit Irish pub! I cannot recommend this establishment enough, even if ur not near by make the trip!

The best in Dundalk. Nicest staff…read more Very pleasant ambiance Good food and beer Nice location

Best pub in Carrick for generations…read more Lunch is fantastic and I stop here every time I drive through Carrrickmacross. And now with live music too.

A lovely traditional Irish pub and is typical in offering a good pint of Irish Guinness! It's decor…read moreis as how you would expext a traditional irish pub to be, with little flower boxes hanging outside even. Being in the centre of town it is popular with all types, from students, shoppers or to an older audience. Markeys also serves delicious pub grub which makes it a lovely lunchtime treat.

Decent place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Try the hot nuts: they went well with Guinness.read more

Really nice place. Went in last Sunday with my Wife and the kids for a bite to eat Great food, nice…read morestaff and the Meal Deal Joe Macs were doing was a real bargain. Our 1st time in this bar, but it won't be the last Alan Matchet, Lurgan.

This is a great wee bar I have found myself enjoying a few times on the way to omeath…read more Good pub grub which is always a plus and pretty nice atmosphere. They have a good selection of beer on tap and bottles. Worth a visit if you are nearby

What can I say... this place serves La Trappe Dubbel! Definitely a winner in my book…read more Great atmosphere when I went out here with some work colleagues. Worth a repeat visit.

Great little pub, wide selection of draught and bottled beers and ciders…read more One of the few pubs in Ireland that doesn't stock Guinness. Aspalls cider was available on draught last time we were in. http://www.beerkeeper.ie Now the Bar Tender. Erdinger Weissbier in better nick than Kennedy's up the road.

Just came across the Spirit Store last Sunday night completely by accident. It's down at the old…read moredocks in Dundalk, a town which I am completely unfamiliar with, and seemed like it should have been on the set of some old Chicago Prohibition film. There were a bunch of fishing boats tied up to the docks (complete with skull and crossbones flying overhead) and a gorgeous view of the Cooley mountains. The pub itself is bursting with character and there's a real presence as soon as you step in the door. Snugs galore and candles everywhere giving it a very vintage feel but the live music played in a corner by the local young folk and appreciated by all the punters (of all ages, sized and nationalities) gave it that nice lick of energy that makes you relax while anticipate an entertaining evening ahead. The beers are varied too and it's great to have a selection outside of the usual. Macardals was a totally foreign brew to me and, given they had it on tap and it was the local drink (or so i was told), I decided to make it my choice of drink for the evening. Head upstairs and you have a state of the art live venue complete with a great sound desk, stage and bar with a seating area that was small enough to feel cosy but big enough to entertain the large group of music lovers who turned up later that evening to watch the live band who electrified the friendly punters who were really up for it. As I said, it was my first time in Dundalk so this review is based on one night's experience but I will definitely be back to sample some of the magic again!

Hidden gem in Dundalk and it's still going strong! My fiancée and I were stopping by Dundalk for…read moresome lineage discovery and found the one Uber driver in town to take us all around that night, but the highlight was certainly this bar. Friendly bartender and locals, we made lovely acquaintance with the regulars, of whom all had unique stories to share. Nice variety of draught beer, many room types to enjoy, and a great spot to stop in for a pint!