Dennehy’s Bar

2004/09/18

This is the first pub review i have ever written. This is a whole new fresh idea. The first pub to be reviewed is Dennehy’s bar on Cornmarket street in Cork city. This place only really says one thing: old mans pub. I may not be an old man yet but i fit well in to these places! The pub is tiny and is a small gem in a big city. As you walk in the door the bar is on the left with seating on the right and a nice comfortable seating area down the back. As far as i know there is a little function room at the back though i’ve never actually seen it. As can be expected from a small premesis your custom is appreciated and the staff are always pleasant and friendly. The pints of stout are excellent. I’ve tried our local stouts Murphy’s and Beamish and both were very good. The prices of drink like any pub are too expensive but for the city the prices here are ok.

The toilets can only be described as historic. They are very small and quaint. There is a little trough and one toilet. One person at a time so if it’s busy there could be a queue, doubt it though. I’d say the place can hold 20-25 people at most. There has always been a very homely atmosphere whenever i have visited. I have yet to get those stares that some small establishment regulars give you as if they want to murder you for invading ‘their’ public house! You absoloutely have to visit this pub as it is very refreshing to have a drink outside the usual crap pubs that the city has to offer.

Toilets rating: 7/10
Pint rating: 8/10
Overall rating: 8/10

Final comment: This pub is great for a change and is definately not your typical Cork City pub. There will always be an atmosphere because the place is small and it has a kind of a local personal feel. Definately not a place for a big gang night out or a class party but great for a drink with the lads or the girls.