Belgooly is a small village on the main route to Kinsale. We headed out here for a drink previously. We tried to go into ‘Colemans’ bar but the doors were locked even though there was people in there. They must require some special knock for entrance to the pub! We went across the road to The Huntsman pub. It has a namesake in Waterville that has been reviewed already. As you walk in there is a stage to the right and some seating straight ahead. If you walk to the left there are more seats on the left and the bar is on the right. There is more seating across from the bar. This constitutes the pub. On the night we were there we got stares as we walked in because we were the only ‘non locals’ there. The Murphy’s in this pub is very decent and i enjoyed the pint. When we were sitting enjoying the drink a man in his slippers came in followed by an extremely obese cat! Some oul fella muttered something about us being too quiet and stumbled out the door. In this pub everyone knew everyone, except us. They have regular live music in the bar and as far as i know there is a restaurant off the bar. They have a tv over the stage area and a few were watching a match.
The gents toilets are straight ahead as you walk into the bar and out a door. They are small and were a bit smelly but seemed ok. The Huntsman as stated is a real locals spot and visitors although welcome should realise this. It’s one to stop off at.
Toilet rating: 5/10
Pint rating: 7 and a half/10
Overall rating: 6/10
Final comment: Belgooly has the two pubs and one obviously closes its doors and the other is a village local. I wouldn’t be rushing back personally.
The Huntsman is since refurbished since last year (2008), has a spacious authentic new bar and a huge function. The restaraunt is open 7 days and the food is great. A return trip is advised!