And so it came to pass that I attended another karaoke evening; albeit this time an entirely organised, professional affair in this pub on the way out to the Old Head of Kinsale. It’s an isolated spot, populated by (I can only presume) mostly regulars and locals. The pub itself is far larger than I had imagined, so I suppose that set it off on the right foot. The staff are very pleasant and accomodating, possibly no different than you’d expect from a rural establishment.
The building itself houses a small diagonal bar, running parallel to the door as you walk in. Through some curtains there is a slightly larger conservatory area with an adjoining pool room. That’s pool table, not swimming pool. I don’t want anyone getting their hopes up too much.
Both the service and the pints are of the highly recommendable type, in fact I’d go as far as saying if you were passing or nearby you should make it your business to call in. Apparently they also do a mean Sunday lunch. Something I just may have to test out on one carefree weekend early next year.
As I was waffling on about, I was brought by karaoke and on arriving, wondered who was going to sing. There were, with no exaggeration, about 5 people present. No sooner had I make a sarcastic remark than the door flew open and in poured a bus load of drunk bloody teenagers. Students too! I can’t fault the pub for this, it really is an interesting find and one to explore more in the very near future.
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