Barrys of Douglas

Barrys of Douglas won the overall national black and white pub of the year in 2003. In the past three years the pub has undergone massive refurbishment. It has a prime location in the city suburb of Douglas. It is located in Douglas village just on the intersection to the back Douglas road. This pub is owned by a native of Carrigaline Peter Collins son of local businessman Barry. Interestingly this pub never closed during the renovations and it never lost it’s regular trade. There are three entrances, the main one facing main road. There is car parking space at the side but it is usually full as it is small. The outside of the pub is impressive. There are bouncers on there quite a lot. The sheer size of the place will strike you on entering. They really did a great job. The Bar is oval in shape and takes centre stage. There are lots of different seating areas around and the furniture and decor are nice to look at.

Any time i have been there, there has been no music but it has always been very busy with people holding conversations all around. It is indeed a very professional establishment and you won’t be waiting long to be served as staff are plenty and appear hardworking. Any pints of stout i’ve had have been fine, no complaints. Jen had a few glasses of wine and each time i went to bar i was given a choice of five. The price of a pint is costly but not much different to other places. The toilets here are great. They have always appeared clean and well kept and i’d say they are checked regularly. This pub caters for a crowd of more mature patrons. Your not likely to see any under age people hanging about. Bring your shoes and not runners with you if going for an evening drink as you probably won’t be going in. The have a room upstairs, i’ve never been up there but i think it’s a function room. It’s a late night bar and there are always a large line of taxi’s outside awaiting your custom. Barry’s is definately worth visiting.

Toilet rating: 9/10
Pint rating: 7/10
Overall rating: 7/10

Final Comment: Barry’s is nice for a quiet drink midweek but during the weekends it can get very busy and cramped inside (so i’m told). If you were ever in the pub before it was done up you should revisit, if you don’t like big pubs where there is a dress code then give it a miss.