I visited this very homely bar a while back. The Criterion is in Passage West, Co Cork. I had a few pints here and must say that the Murphy’s on tap here is top quality. Five of us headed in on the night and two of the gang are regulars. We got a seat to the left inside the door. There was a band playing on the night and they were good. The pub itself is small with loads of character. We met with the owner and she was very friendly and even offered us a lift home which was politely declined but very much appreciated. There was a great atmosphere on the night we were there.
I found the toilets to be in very good condition on checking. No complaints about them. Overall i found the staff and other patrons to be chatty and friendly and a retun visit is inevitable i imagine. There are a fair few pubs in Passage and this is most certainly one to check out for a good pint and a bit of craic.
Toilet rating: 8/10
Pint rating: 8/10
Overall rating: 8/10
Final comment: The Criterion is a fine public house. If in the area do pop in!
Hi Eoin and Ryan,
Just wanted to say what a cool website this is. I’m over in Cork on a work visa
from Canada. There is nothing I love more than a delicious pint and good
conversation in a cosy pub. I’ve made it my goal to visit as many of Cork’s pubs
as I possibly can before I get booted out of the country. I love reading through
your reviews. Keep up the good work!
Shevon Murphy
Over Christmas i got the opportunity to visit this gem of a pub on Tower Street on the outskirts of Cork City. The city center was thronged with Christmas revellers so a trip here was most welcome. Brendan O’ Leary introduced me to Ma Deleas and i must say that i am glad that he did. He is a regular there but i got just as warm a welcome in the pub. The pints of Murphys were top class and the service at the bar was efficient and friendly. Brendan reckons that the bar man was one of the best in Cork and i couldn’t disagree. His name is Denis Kirby. The pub itself was bigger than i imagined from the outside. It is long and to be fair there are plenty of seating areas. There is a pool table available in its own area just inside the front door. I got the impression that this was a real locals bar as everyone had a hello or a nod for everyone else.
The gents toilet that i used was small but in relatively good condition. I noticed people playing rings and there was a good buzz about this place. This is a pub that you have to walk a bit out of the city centre to get to but it was certainly worth it. I even shared a taxi home with the owner and two others.
Toilet rating: 6.5/10
Pint rating: 8.5/10
Overall rating: 8/10
Final comment: I found this pub to have a friendly welcome for me even though i had never been there before. That’s very important.
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After a few pints in The Tap Tavern bar we headed to this bar where we had dinner reservations. The White Lady is very much a Kinsale institution. It was quite busy when we went in but we had a table reserved. The pub itself is modern and the service at the bar is efficient. I had a pizza for dinner and i have to say it was possibly the nicest pizza i have ever had in a restaurant or pub. The pints of Murphy’s that i had there were not great but i managed to finish them!
The toilets that i used were small but well maintained. After our meal we got free passes to see Jon Kenny doing a stand up show in the nightclub in the white lady. It brought back memories of my days going clubbing here most weekends. Great times! Definately a place to head for a really nice bite to eat.
Toilet rating: 7/10
Pint rating: 6/10
Overall rating 7/10
Final comment: I would certainly head back here again but not for just a pint but maybe another nice meal.
Last Saturday our Tuesday night Football team went paintballing in Kinsale. It was great fun and sore. After we had showers and a couple of pints in The Captains Bar at the Carlton hotel, we headed to this pub. It was on recommendation of my brother and it was a great find for us. You’l find it just across the road from ‘Fishy, Fishy’ in the town. It is a small quaint bar loaded with character. It would almost take you a whole night to examine all the memorabilia on the walls. About 10 of us headed in together and most people sat to the left across from the bar. I was introduced to the owner who appeared to be very pleasant. The turf fire was especially appealing and kept everyone cosy. I had a pint of Murphy’s and being honest could have no complaints about it.
The beer garden is fantastic. There is a very old well situated here. Both smokers and non smokers are in for a treat. The gents toilets were suprisingly big and very well maintained. On the wall i noticed some pictures of The Dutchess Of York who previously visited the pub. Unusually they don’t have Budweiser on tap here. Overall this was a very enjoyable visit and one of the best finds in a while.
Toilet rating: 7.5/10
Pint rating: 8/10
Overall rating: 8.5/10
Final comment: This pub scores so well because it is a real public house, a real local. Thats not something you find too often these days.
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This pub is on Parnell place just across from the bus station in Cork City. I headed in on a midweek night and was greeted with ‘Hello, How’s it going’ by all inside. The greeting certainly lives up to the name of the pub. The bar man took my order and i sat across from the bar and had a look at all the sporting memorabilia on the walls. There are pictures of stadiums and flags on the ceiling. The Welcome Inn is one of Cork’s early morning pubs. The pint of Murphy’s from the friendly bar man was one of the best i have had for a long while. There was a match on the television and people were watching and chatting.
The toilets are extremely small and cramped and there are leaves growing in! This was a nice pub to visit and i’d say a gig in there would be great. I can definately see myself returning and i would definately recommend people to head in to get a real Irish welcome from staff and customers.
Toilet rating: 6/10
Pint rating: 8.5/10
Overall rating: 8/10
Final comment: This pub has a locals feel to it and you certainly do not feel like your anywhere near the city while inside.
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