Anyone who is aware of what a Wetherspoons pub is will be aware of potentially how horrific it can be. This is thankfully one of the nicer ones. I have been in Wetherspoons across the UK and this reminds me of one I visited in Windsor which was most certainly one of the nicer ones. The interior was almost identical to it. From the carpet to the toilet doors. It's pretty big and airy and the seats are comfy. The most horrific I have been in was one in Sheffield. It was beyond depressing, dirty and the food was disgusting. I do not think this place is as cheap as what it was a year ago. There's a hike in prices of some of the beers compared to the menu pics on Yelp taken a year ago. Tsingtao for example was €3 a year ago and is now €4. In saying that I was drinking a pint of Erdinger for €3.50. It was icy cold and to my amazement the best I have ever had outside of Germany. That was my biggest surprise here I must admit. I did have one of their craft beers in a can for €2.75 initially which was a 355ml can. It was pretty nice for a cheap craft lager. I did a taster of some of the other craft ales and beers on draft before deciding on a drink earlier and these particular beers and ales were in no way near any sort of acceptable temperature. The cheapest pint is €3 but be aware that the beer percentage is lower than the Irish average. 3.8% for the Fosters and 4.1% for the Carlsberg. The food is very average but I wasn't expecting anything else. In fact it was a lot nicer than I thought it was going to be. I was expecting the worse. It was like good canteen food. So that being said the food is not that cheap for what you get. I paid €11 for a hot dog and chips which included a beer but the beer choice is limited to the €2.75 cans €3 pints. So €8 for a hot dog and chips isn't exactly a bargain. Also I asked what was on the dog. The girl said it was plain. Just the bun. I asked if I could get onions and gherkins added and she said no problem but then charged me €1.75 without actually telling me it was extra. So it was €13 overall. My hotdog was grand but my boyfriends burger was not nice at all. I expected that and that is why I went with the dog. Cheap quality hotdogs are fine, cheap quality burgers not so much. The interior is quite nice actually, it really just reminds me of an All Bar One or a nice Wetherspoons in England. But soulless and lacking any atmosphere as others have pointed out. They did have a GAA match showing on flat screen TV's so this has obviously changed since they opened as people had complained there was no sports on TV. I dislike sport so this is more of an annoyance for me personally. The staff were very friendly and the clientele quite mixed. There was some questionable characters in the smoking area however. Wetherspoons is always going to attract questionable clientele even in somewhere like Blackrock but for the most part the crowd was fine. I would not be going out of my way to come here but if I was in the area again I would deffo pop in for a couple of pints. I would probably just eat something before I did! read more

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In brief I'd say cheap and cheerful. As long as you don't expect to get 1st class food / drinks to very low prices you'll be grand - you'll get good food and drinks at very low prices. And seeing how busy they are every time I was there the concept seems to work - on me too. I won't become my favourite pub as I do like others better but it's definitely one I go to the odd time. Being busy is probably as well due to the fact that the BFEI / College is just accross the road and it's definitely ideal for students but the audience is a complete mix of ages. Having to go to the bar to order both drinks and food is fine with me and worth the money they safe on staff for that. Speaking of which - no complaints whatsoever about the staff. read more

Cheep as chips and the quality of food is good and solid. It's not gourmet food, but it's not fast food. Staff are very friendly. Loved they they would stop and have a chat and answer any questions I had. The choice of ciders is brilliant. It is so good to go to a pub and choice that it beyond the normal two. I will come back here and I am glad that there is not some actual competition in the Irish pub market. read more

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I totally love this place. I have been hanging around Blackrock for months and I only found out this place recently. The most striking thing about this place is that they have beer pints for 2.50. And it is good beer! I was impressed first time I came here. They have about 25 label ranging from 2.50 to 2.95. The place is also cool. Spacious, clean and a beer garden on the back of the building. The food is amazing too. And as cheap as the beers (sometimes). Last time I went it was Curry club Thursday. That guys def know what they are doing ;-) read more

The Three Tun Tavern - Curry Club Thursday - Gastropubs Near Me - Blackrock, D

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Check out those prices !!! I actually thought the bar maid had made a mistake: €7.40 for two absolutes with soda. You really can't beat that - in fact 50% less than I had been paying in other local pubs earlier that night. I was actually quite presently surprised with the decor as I was expecting something really cheap looking. Ok so it's very bright and a little soulless and the lack of music makes for terrible acoustics but at those prices I could forgive them. Some really nice touches like the taps at the end I the bar so you can help yourself to water. It certainly won't be replacing my favourite pub any time soon but when you are raiding the piggy bank at the end of the month it's really not a bad option. read more

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Great lively atmosphere in a beautiful small town. Many beers on tap and standing room only at the bar. Good mix of food. The pizza and the curry were both great. read more

The one thing to note here is not that the three tun tavern is above average or even below average but that you get what you pay for in this life. Jd Wetherspoons is like an irish pub on the outside but different on the inside. You take away the music and the nice carvery or lovingly prepared a la carte menu and this is what you are left with. If this pub was an airline you are talking Ryanair. If it were a car it would be a Dacia Duster. My point being that Wetherspoons is the no frills pub, it will get you to where you want to go if you want to go there. If you are hungry they will feed you cheaply and if you are thirsty they will wet your whistle cheaply too. If you want 'the craic' then be prepared to bring it with you and pass it on the sly to your friends beneath the table! Its akin to a 99 icecream but without the flake, bonny without Clyde or maybe mass without holy communion! read more

Well - what can I say - it is what they say it is! A Wetherspoons pub! Blunt and to the point! No music, no table staff, order all drinks from the bar, no TV for sport. They are cheap for pints, 3.75 for about 5 of the pints on the menu, most I've never heard of and the one I did ordered was to say the least! not very nice and kinda warm! I think it was Adanam's! The other few "main stream" pints such as Heineken & Beamish are all around the 4.75 mark. Over all the food and drink is cheap, but you're paying for what you get! I had a burger and chips, not much to write home about but all the same it filled me up and was cheap! Personally, I prefer the service and quality that comes with paying that few cents extra on the pint in an Irish style pub with everything that we're used to.. but thats just me! read more

"The very definition of average" What can you say other than average. Personally the staff explaining how the concept and menu operate is odd the first time but when they feel they need to do it 3 times then its annoying. Food is overcooked but ok and its what I expected. Priced well and a nice airy pub with comfortable chairs etc. Try it and see what the hype iz about. read more

This is the Wetherspoons in Blackrock. It's a nice spot to grab lunch or for drinks after work. They have a nice outdoor area as well. The food is pretty good and the best part is all the food and drinks are very inexpensive. You can get a meal for about €6-€7 and pints are €2.50. They have a good selection of food and drinks which is amazing at the prices they have. read more

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First JDWetherspoon pub in Ireland.......formerly Tonic bar in Temple Rd, Blackrock. Google maps location in case anyone can't find it https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=53.301125,-6.177125&z=16&t=m&hl=en-IE&gl=US&mapclient=embed&q=53%C2%B018'03.1%22N+6%C2%B010'37.9%22W%4053.30085099999999,-6.177194999999999 read more

It's a Wetherspoons. Ok food. To be honest it's just average but hey if you want a cheap pint in Blackrock then you should visit here! read more

Stopped in for an early lunch and today and thought great it's not busy. Walked past 4 staff on my way to a table and sat down. After 10 minutes and two of the staff walking past the area I was sitting in I began to think this was strange. Gave them 5 more minutes and left, passing the same 4 staff chatting as I made my way to the door. I don't think waiting 15 minutes just to be acknowledged is too much to ask. Went to the Wooden Spoon down the street and was acknowledged and service quickly. They were very busy and the food was very good. Retraction: A friend of mine explained how Three Run Tavern (Wetherspoon) works and I am glad he did. You order your food at the counter then you sit down (now I get it). It would have been great if the staff would have pointed that out to me, however, enough slagging. The food was good and more affordable than I was expecting as was the drink. Have been to the one in Dun Laoghaire and was impressed with that one too. Also the interior is clean and modern. I'll be back. read more

This was the first Wetherspoons I visited, and at first it is like - Yay! Cheap Craft Beer! Cheapish food! This is brill! Unfortunately, when you have gotten used to the craft beer that is being offered in Ireland, you come to notice that the 'craft' beer they are offering is a bit bland. Good for when you are watching 2 rugby matches in a row, keeping your costs down, and you are not really paying attention to the beer - but not if you actually want to appreciate what you are drinking. As for the food... cheap and cheerful - nothing to write home about generally, though the last time I was in there the ribs were really succulent! All round, good for a cheap pint and lunch or dinner if you are around Blackrock. read more

The place looks good, it's spacious enough and the toilets are a dream. Unfortunately the food was not only bad but also reheated from, probably, lunch time. I'd go back for a drink perhaps, but though prices are tempting I'd avoid eating there. read more

Went there hoping for a reasonable pint on a summer afternoon, instead received rude and dismissive treatment and when we went to complain the barman serving us was the duty manager unbelievably. Matthew an uppity inbred little nonce. read more

I really love this Restaurant/Bar. As soon as I walked through it's doors I knew it was a really good spot, the atmosphere is just nice, the ambience is on point and the prices and staff are extremely reasonable, highly recommend. read more

The Three Tun Tavern - Gastropubs Near Me - Blackrock, D

Been here so many times with my classmates, this place is a nice place to hang out with friends! Nice and cheap food with well made dessert and special menu for each day of the week, 3 Tun deserves many times visit in the future from me! Yay! read more

Unless you're looking to get wasted on €10, I'd avoid. No music, lacks any atmosphere, tacky interior, staff who couldn't care less, microwaved food.. you can see where I'm going with this. It's the McDonald's of the pub industry. Yes it's very cheap, but that's definitely not always a good thing. I'd visit any other pub in the town before this place. read more

Great bar, great value in most of the food and drink, Have been here a few times, would love to see a better selection of food on the menu but all in all not a bad place to spend an evening read more

Did not know this was a Wetherspoons brand until we arrived! What a fabulous little find, great food for a great price! Will definitely be back here again! read more

Just went in. Didn't even sit down. Dump with no atmosphere. Cheap drink does not make for a good pub. Stay well clear. Such a disappointment on what it used to be. Hopefully weather spoons put a cap on their plans for ireland. What a kip read more

This is a high volume pub. The beer and cider selection is excellent but the food is definitely subpar. The only vegetarian option is a curry, even the salads all come with meat of some sort. read more