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    The Shelbourne Bar

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Open 12:30 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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

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    Jeff L.

    What a great place! Awesome atmosphere. Superb Irish whiskey selection. Definitely recommend the private whiskey tasting. Tom was an excellent source of knowledge and made the experience very enjoyable. Thanks Tom! 5 stars!

    White hag ale from Sligo brewery
    Jim S.

    Great local pub, with friendly staff and great selection of beers and whiskey. Definitely a local pub where you can tell everyone knows everyone. Great experience. Would have spent more time here if I'd found it earlier in our trip. Highly recommend!

    Green Spot aged in Chateau Montelena barrels, can't be bested!!
    Chip S.

    What a brilliant place with an amazing staff and whiskey! The knowledge and the hospitality cannot be beat! Stop by and enjoy, you will love it.

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    2 years ago

    This pub and people changed my life. Great service, amazing regulars. When in Cork, go to the Shelbourne for a lovely welcome and pint.

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    7 years ago

    What a cool place. The drinks were great and the bartender was kind and informative, walking us through all the whiskeys

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    8 years ago

    This pub is fantastic! Amazing atmosphere and Phillip was so warm and welcoming! A must if you are in Cork!

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    7 years ago

    Great bar with an amazing whiskey selection. Good spot to watch the sports with a pint in hand. Can't fault it.

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    Review Highlights - The Shelbourne Bar

    A bit strong tasting for me -- so Guinness was the winner.

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    Frisky Irish Whiskey Bar

    Frisky Irish Whiskey Bar

    4.3(3 reviews)
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    I had popped in here as my companions were in the music store across the road. I had barely walked…read morein, requested a table for 4, and the gentleman/employee at the door just gave off an air of attitude (I'm thinking he was the manager). During our entire stay, as my friends had joined about 10 minutes after I was seated and had already ordered drinks, the employee just kept throwing glances and staring at us the entire time. We were all ordering, so it wasn't like we were holding a table hostage. We did get good service from the waiter, although he didn't come around as often, even when we were out of drinks. Kudos to the whisky sommelier for giving us great suggestions. It's a quirky bar/restaurant, but I'm not sure it would be worth a return trip. The employee with the attitude was really unnerving.

    Came here with a party of 11. We dined upstairs where there is a stage with live musicians. The…read moremusic started off with one gentlemen playing the accordion and the other playing the guitar. Next the musicians played the bodhrán, an Irish drum. Finally, the musicians invited about six members of the audience to learn how to play the bodhrán. Overall the music quality was excellent. The food was also satisfying. I had the chicken and chorizo pie which came with a small side salad dressed in honey mustard and a small portion of roasted potatoes. My friends really enjoyed the pork ribs. The waitress was awesome she split the bill for our entire group!

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