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Phil Grimes

Bar Pub

One of the Top rated Pubs in Waterford


Address

60 Johnstown, Waterford, X91 AF10, Ireland

Contact

+353 51 875 759

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (278 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 5 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Nick 8 months ago on Google
    Best cocktail bar in Waterford, they do a fantastic Bloody Mary 🍹
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorcán O. 2 years ago on Google
    Favourite place in Waterford. Great selection of drinks from all over Ireland and overseas. The owner Tom is a true gentleman. Always feel at home here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nigel G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very atmospheric pub with friendly locals. The barman,Tom, went out of his way to point out some of the local must see places to visit. A man who likes a map is a good man. Good selection of beer and lots to look at on the walls. Worth a visit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Aine M. 5 years ago on Google
    Barman not friendly infact rude.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Djou L. 1 year ago on Google
    historical pub of Waterford, authentic atmosphere and good selection of craft beers
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ger W. 1 year ago on Google
    Phil Grimes, great place for pints. Such a cozy setting with friendly and helpful staff guiding you through the fantastic selection of drinks . Well worth a visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little pub with plenty of beer choices and a fantastic atmosphere, and handy for a before or after cinema trip
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pablo T. 2 years ago on Google
    If their Guinness was a football team it would be Ajax 71/72! Consistent and up there with the best in town
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Éimear B. 1 year ago on Google
    So many choices for beer! And lovely staff, atmosphere, the whole shebang.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 keith f. 1 year ago on Google
    Not exaggerating when I say it's the best boozer in Waterford. Lovely atmosphere, nicest barman you'll ever meet, extensive range of drinks, lovely little smoking area and feels like a proper pub.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Declan F. 9 months ago on Google
    Great bar for a drink, atmosphere was so relaxing, outside area out the back. Love the interior, all old signs and collectables. Try it..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danny L. 8 months ago on Google
    Rock-music, unshowy, alternative crowd. Great atmosphere, very chill. Excellent selection of beers, if that's your thing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very clicky, they don't like strangers staff rude
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luc B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub!

  • 5/5 Fergal K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent choice of beers on tap and specials as always. Super bar

  • 5/5 Gerry L. 5 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed oue short time here on a Friday evening. Great selection of crafties. Barman very attentive and engaging. Highly recommended- we'll be back.

  • 5/5 James R. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the treasures of Waterford 🌝

  • 5/5 Elaine H. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely cosy bar

  • 5/5 Graham C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and the staff are very welcoming and personable.

  • 5/5 Fadia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Tom Ryan is an absolute delight! Incredibly polite, caring and attentive. 12/10 cannot recommend enough!

  • 5/5 Tayoh V. 6 years ago on Google
    The people are what makes a good pub. Not rushed to shoo you away after ordering a pint. The staff here is extremely friendly (shout out to Thomas) and considering their large selection of craft beer and ciders, it’s hard to go wrong. Sit at the bar for good conversation, or cozy up near one of their wood burning stoves; either way you’ll feel at home and welcome.

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is a great atmosphere I recommend for anyone passing through Waterford (Original) Il y a une super ambiance je conseille pour tout les personne qui passe à Waterford

  • 5/5 Eoin T. 5 years ago on Google
    The best pub in Waterford. The selection of craft beers here is brilliant. They do prosecco on tap. There's a warm, cosy atmosphere with friendly staff. Always feel welcomed walking in the door and the quintessential Irish pub. Contains a pool table and a dart board. Parking at the rear in Miller's Marsh Car Park.

  • 5/5 vacarus d. 5 years ago on Google
    Always a good experience! Great place for a pint

  • 5/5 Chris H. 2 years ago on Google
    A very welcoming and traditional Irish pub. Very impressed with their non-alcoholic selection, I'll certainly be going again

  • 5/5 Margaret D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely old style friendly bar with fabulous berr garden & heated smoking area.

  • 5/5 Tia Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning and homely traditional pub with beautiful decor, pool table, extensive selection of drinks and friendly staff. Amazing outdoor smoking area with ivy covered walls and a roaring stove to make the experience even more cozy.10/10 recommend

  • 5/5 Ian 1 year ago on Google
    Probably one of the last actual pubs left in the town. I don't go in often but any time I do it's a great time.

  • 5/5 ronan m. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub ,great choice of drinks, great atmosphere.👍👍

  • 5/5 Simon S. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful pub with fantastic, welcoming and friendly staff and lovely pints. Fantastic selection of craft brews and whiskies too. Best Guinness around!!! I honestly cannot recommend Phil Grimes highly enough.

  • 5/5 Scott D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub, cosy atmosphere. Tom's always very patient and knowledgeable any time you want to try a new whiskey or a craft beer. The regulars are pretty sound too

  • 5/5 Madeline B. 11 months ago on Google
    Welcoming atmosphere with phenomenal barman and a great selection on tap and in the fridge. Would ABSOLUTELY reccomend to anyone, I know I will be back!

  • 5/5 Tiana M. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for a quick one, very good selection. The barman was one of the nicest people I've ever met!

  • 5/5 wendy D. 11 months ago on Google
    Was upstairs for music. John Blek was brilliant. Venue small and intimate. A great night.

  • 5/5 David H. 4 months ago on Google
    Simply the best pub you can get. Incredible atmosphere, wonderful host and as far the range of music and arts held there? You'd have to see for yourself.

  • 5/5 Ray B. 5 months ago on Google
    Went to a gig here recently. The room upstairs had so much charm and sounded great. Staff were real friendly, and the stout was top drawer.

  • 5/5 Kieran C. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the better traditional pubs in Waterford, no frills, no gimmicks, just like a pub should be. Good selection of beers as well.

  • 5/5 Walter G. 5 years ago on Google
    Cozy and friendly pub. Groups of friends play board games and there's a nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Kiwi T. 4 years ago on Google
    Ah sure it's graaaaaand

  • 5/5 Benjamin B. 4 years ago on Google
    Best pub I know. Great selection of everything and just a very nice place to go. Couldn't recommend it enough

  • 5/5 McCreath T. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent customer experience very friendly customers and staff will be back

  • 5/5 A. N. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Pub with the best bartender ever!

  • 5/5 Cezarijus K. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is cool atmosphere with a wide selection of craft beer. Relatively quite and good place for a drink with a friend.

  • 5/5 Kevin H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pub, friendly staff, has a pool table and dart board too.

  • 5/5 Sean H. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply the greatest pub in Waterford, no more no less. Extensive selection of bespoke quality beers/wines/spirits and Tom is an absolute gentlemen of the highest pedigree

  • 5/5 Darragh O. 3 years ago on Google
    Best mixture of old & new style pub. Nice staff, great pool table & always new options to drink!

  • 5/5 John S. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite pub , best in town

  • 5/5 Alba 4 years ago on Google
    Best pub in town!

  • 4/5 Abscolk I. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place, wide range of beers, jukebox. They have a pool table but its in a very tight space have to use short cue quite a lot.

  • 5/5 Paddy B. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best little pubs around Waterford with brilliant decor and friendly staff. The pub has a little venue upstairs for music and theatrical events. A very cosy pub, would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Ana C. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice barman, with a lot of kind of beers to choose, warm place... it is like be at home! And you have some table games to enjoy with your friends

  • 5/5 Barry M. 3 years ago on Google
    Covid update... Tom has setup the outdoor area to accommodate lovers of great beer and good company. Walk inns accepted roll 7. Booking essential thereafter. Always a warm welcome and great choice of drinks with knowledge of the fare

  • 5/5 Filip G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice quiet bar, really good to go with friends and enjoy the night

  • 5/5 james w. 5 years ago on Google
    It's just a great pub, massive selection of beers , whiskeys and spirits. Staff are all highly knowleable and down to earth. It's a benchmark for bars to follow.

  • 5/5 CONNIE 5 years ago on Google
    Best pub in waterford.

  • 4/5 Nicholas C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very atmospheric and cosy.

  • 4/5 Michael S. 5 years ago on Google
    Quaint little pub

  • 5/5 micheal o c. 5 years ago on Google
    Great pub. Great atmosphere. Wide selection of beers.

  • 5/5 derek c. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place for a pint, Guinness is unreal

  • 5/5 Aaron O D. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely spot for good beer selection and chat.

  • 5/5 Marc K. 5 years ago on Google
    The best pub in Waterford. An incredible selection of beverages, craft ales from Ireland and beyond, Belgian and German beers. Great selection of fine whiskey and gins. Moreover, the owner Tom is true gentleman. Friendly clientele (a god mix of locals) with a relaxed atmosphere. Love it.

  • 5/5 Lorraine M. 5 years ago on Google
    Tom is a TOP publican. Gave us the best service and outstanding tourism advice

  • 4/5 Keith G. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely little spot

  • 5/5 Barry F. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice old school irish pub

  • 4/5 David N. 5 years ago on Google
    Good spot

  • 5/5 MinizteR 5 years ago on Google
    I the service is TOP CLASS to the MAX!!! Ever one should be cheak this lovely PUB OUT .They will make your after noon & morning & they have a experience that will knock ANY.BAD VIBES..out of your SELF. They have CRAFT STOUT S & LAGERS& BEERS. They have a lovely atmosphere..And REALLY eclectic.MUSIC TASTE... MinizteR

  • 5/5 Éimear B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great beer selection, cosy, and close to town.

  • 5/5 Peter M. 5 years ago on Google
    Could not be more attentive

  • 4/5 Willie W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 3/5 Johanna L. 5 years ago on Google
    Not my kind of pub but comfy enough.

  • 4/5 Steve J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great beer


Call +353 51 875 759 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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