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Bar Rua

Bar Irish pub

Comfort food & cocktails served in a relaxed flagship Irish bar with outdoor seating. People often mention good, staff, atmosphere, great, nice, service, Great, tasty, friendly, beer,


Address

32 Clarendon St, Dublin 2, D02 HX66, Ireland

Website

galwaybaybrewery.com

Contact

+353 1 441 4425

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.7K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (23) staff (18) atmosphere (13) great (13) nice (12) service (11) Great (10) tasty (9) friendly (8) beer (8)
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  • 1/5 Toro B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place gives you the least value for your money. Prices are very high for what they offer. Service is not good either. Sitting is uncomfortable. Tables are small. Avoid this place. They need ro resolve many issues and adjust their prices. There are better places that serve the same qualitu food for much less.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ridtz R. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the vibes here.. Cool background music, nice setting and atmosphere. Place wasn't too crowded when we were there. Service was excellent. Service staff Veronica and Cillian, if I guess their names right was attentive and accommodating. It started to drizzle and they drew the awning to ensure we are covered. Even offered us a seating inside. Always smiling and checked on us if everything is alright. Good work guys. Food wise, we ordered some finger food eg. Their ButterMilk Chicken, some wings and a Buttermilk wrap.. and of course beverages. Tasty and a good portion. Definitely a place to have a quick bite, catch up with some friends and hangout. Recommended!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Liviu S. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy place! We had lunch in this “bar” that fits perfectly in Dublin’s atmosphere. The fish soup was tasty and the bread very authentic. Services are great and the atmosphere was very cozy for this rainy day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Fiorella F. 1 year ago on Google
    nice place, hospitable and welcoming. friendly and professional: he recommended a great beer. decent and abundant food. honest price
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Taha T. 3 years ago on Google
    It was really bad experience. Food wasn’t worth the price. Service staff was really rude. I’ll never go again. I think they don’t need money.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana Carolina A. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a very pleasant experience at this place. The beer was great, but the Bangers and Mash dish was outstanding. Our server Colm was also an absolute star, amazing service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rana Nagihan A. 4 years ago on Google
    We tried irish coffee, it was tasty. Music was good. If you look for tasty traditional foods and peaceful place you should choose this one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gerry O. 2 years ago on Google
    A good experience in Dublin, eating inside with vaccination passport meant plenty of space, though we still got the noisiest table in the pub next to us. Reasonably priced food, decent drinks, including a good (albeit a tad sweet) Espresso Martini made for a good night out
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yuval M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibe, fast food service, the only issue is the smoking area is reaching the none smoking area so there is no actual separation, either do a proper section to each area or none at all. Couldn't enjoy the evening fully due to the smoking scent, the beef stew was just fantastic, very recommended if you are there give it a shot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ena K. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy place located in a nice area in central Dublin. Great selection of drinks and food. Live music and great atmosphere. Service was a bit slow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jesse S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool pub/restaurant with two stories and several seating areas, including outdoor patio. Typical pub faire and very good seafood chowder. We stopped in for a quick bite, wife got chowder and I got the fried chicken. The fried chicken was essentially boneless chicken fingers/goujons and were good, but a bit pricey for what it was. Staff was nice and quick.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rohan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibes and friendly staff. Good vegetarian options as well. The food is really good and the selection of their own craft beers is really good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ippok 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places in Dublin. Live music, super coctails, nice atmosphere... All you need for your night outing...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Larissa R. 6 months ago on Google
    Best Galway bay brewery in my opinion. Great cold beer on tap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Berk B. 3 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the most terrible places i've ever been. I worked f&b and tourism sectures for many years, so i have some perspective about the business of f&b. This place is just the definition of snobbish from a to z, in particular Rua's manager is so arrogant and rude behaviour and approach-wise. Whenever we went to this place - i was a regular customer- with my family/friends, the staff was always approached and served us in very angry and hasty way, they were almost like they were favoring us by giving beer or smth. I do believe that it causes from the head, every bad management creates bad and toxic environment among the staff, perhaps this reflected on us constantly. I hope the management can make up their mind one day but i definitely won't be coming to this place again and i don't recommend BR to anyone, you should change your style asap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy with a good draft selection.

  • 5/5 alexandru adrian s. 4 years ago on Google
    Verry good beer

  • 5/5 Brian O R. 4 years ago on Google
    Food and service second to none

  • 5/5 Seamus C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Excellent service.

  • 5/5 Malore1 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool winding pub with live music (Original) Sehr coole verwinkelte Kneipe in der es live Musik gibt

  • 5/5 noel m. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar with a great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Eoin G. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing bar. Love the selection of bru beers here. Menu is unreal, cocktails are awesome and staff are so friendly cannot recommend more

  • 5/5 Syed Isa A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice pub with great music and atmosphere. Highly recommended for a night out with the lads. Wings were good, nice and spicy

  • 5/5 Hrvoje L. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a great place near grafton Street, food and drink was good and the price is affordable. The staff is very cordial. I'm coming again.

  • 5/5 Federico Giulio D. 2 years ago on Google
    I really liked the place, the staff is very kind, I ordered bangers and mash and the dish was so good.

  • 5/5 Antonietta F. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is like a pub. Very nice place, good service and amazing food. We ordered the Fisherman's pie and Seafood chowder and they were really good. I loved everything and I will come back for sure.

  • 5/5 Tereza B. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely place with amazing food, huge variety of beers, Galway Bay beer was amazing! Haloumi fries with garlic mayo were just delightful

  • 5/5 Benjamin C. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent beers, brilliant friendly staff and tasty food. If you've never been to a Galway Bay pub then you're in for a treat!

  • 5/5 Sarang M. 8 months ago on Google
    Visited on 21 July 2023 and tried their fish and chips. Delightfully tasty and paired with Bru Gluten free Lager, was certainly a treat! Friendly and helpful staff were always ready with recommendations

  • 5/5 coleen f. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely bar, I loved all the pictures inside. Had food, which was tasty and a few drinks. All the staff were very nice and friendly especially the guy with the blue hair. I could hear him interact with other customers as well and he was so genuine and good fun. Also the blonde girl with glasses was lovely too

  • 4/5 saurabh s. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place to hang out for drinks. It's in the heart of the city center. The staff is really good. Loads of choice craft brewery. Highly recommended to visit this place.

  • 5/5 Alex J. 7 months ago on Google
    Really nice place! If you’re around Dublin, call in for a beer or snack. Food is great, fresh and tasty. We had two types of chicken wings and seafood chowder, but I’m sure the other things on the menu are as tasty. Very nice choice of drinks. Great atmosphere, waiters are nice and friendly, never had to wait longer then a few min if you need anything, they are always there for you!

  • 5/5 Colette C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food and service.

  • 5/5 Federico Martin F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great beers, the seafood and the hamburgers are great. Awesome atmosphere. Totally recommend.

  • 5/5 Darragh Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely chowder, great Guinness.

  • 5/5 Carolyn D. 3 years ago on Google
    Comfortable outdoor seating great staff and service Food choices decent and good quality enjoyable Friday late lunch thank you

  • 5/5 Ollie D. 5 years ago on Google
    Some of the best seafood I've had. Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Gary St L. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic night with lovely staff ❤️ definitely be back

  • 5/5 Aidan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Got a small portion of the chicken wings and I regretted not getting the large - they were delicious! 🤤😋

  • 5/5 Francesca D. 4 years ago on Google
    I entered because I heard a guy playing guitar and I decided to have a quick dinner. I ordered prawns and I loved them! I was there by myself and I also got to know other people, so the atmosphere as friendly. I recommend it on a night with live music, since that added a lot to the evening!

  • 4/5 Cain W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food, sound staff. Lovely bar

  • 4/5 Stephen B. 3 years ago on Google
    Ate here the last day before lockdown, food was good and the staff ran things smoothly. Enjoyed the heated outside seating on a chilly day.

  • 4/5 Nadège S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, good food and great ambience. The cocktail was just perfect

  • 1/5 John H. 3 years ago on Google
    Booked a table here for 7pm last night. Our first drinks and food arrived pretty quickly, and the food was excellent. The table service after that was appalling. Far from attentive., we had to wait a considerable amount of time to get a second round of drinks. After sitting there for over 30 mins, trying to get the a waitresses or waiters attention, we eventually tried to order - only to be told she would have to check the time we came in at. She returned soon after with the bill and informed us our 1hr 45 was up. When we explained that we were waiting over 30 mind to order a final drink, she said that she was on her break!!! Absolutely disgraceful service.

  • 5/5 Karen C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice bar and restaurant. Food was tasty and plentiful. Staff friendly.

  • 5/5 Shane Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service great food and a lovely atmosphere

  • 5/5 Carolina C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent experience. I celebrate my 40' birthday and the service and attention was excellente. Many thanks.

  • 4/5 Aisling O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and cosy spot. Lovely for small groups/couples, reasonably priced drinks

  • 4/5 Kate L. 4 years ago on Google
    Phenomenal cottage pie!

  • 5/5 nash o. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy 2nd floor windows seating.

  • 3/5 Duda M. 4 years ago on Google
    Service is dropping down

  • 5/5 John D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great beer and food. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Gisèle Bugnot P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice spot to have something to drink and eat in a not very crowded street but still close to everything. Suitable for celiac people.

  • 3/5 Philip K. 4 years ago on Google
    Its grand for a pint. Not my cup of tea

  • 5/5 Luciana P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place and good 80's musics

  • 3/5 Darragh H. 4 years ago on Google
    Poor Guinness, okay besides

  • 4/5 Aussie W. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar nice staff

  • 5/5 Mariana G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great meal and atmosphere. Lovely staff!

  • 5/5 Maria 4 years ago on Google
    Good music & atmosphere


Call +353 1 441 4425 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Arcade games
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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