Collins Bar is in the fantastic Carrigaline court hotel. It is owned by local businessman Barry Collins. The hotel has recently been renovated and the enterance to the bar has changed slightly. You can normally expect to see 2 doormen on duty who can be strict with identification. The pub itself is big and divided into sections such as fishing, gambling and others. As you go in the bar is straight ahead up a few steps. There is seating all around and there is some very impressive wood finishes. You’ll normally get a seat unless its very busy there. There are always plenty of staff working to help you quench your thirst. If going here for the first time it is definately worthwhile going around for a look at the different sections and all the old memorabilia. The pints are very good in the hotel. I’ve never had too many complaints about them. Out towards the hotel lobby there is a computer on the wall where you can gain access to the internet for a charge. Modern technology!
The toilets in the hotel are fairly big. I’ve often got a packet of jelly beans in there to munch on! Not much else to report on the toilets really. The pub itself is nice for a drink any night and there is always some atmosphere. They have trad music there regularly but normally there is no music live or otherwise. The pub does a great local trade and is also very popular with hotel guests. They do a decent luch menu if there during they day. It’s a grand bar to visit at any time.
Toilet rating: 7/10
Pint rating 8/10
Overall rating: 8/10
Final comment: Collins bar holds a distinct advantage in my view against other pubs in the town. It’s situated across from the church and is the nearest pub to the cork side of the town. This can save people walking into the village on a cold and wet winter/summer night in Ireland. It is also a great bar and very enjoyable to socialise in.
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