The toilets are located at the basement level and there is also another bar down there. The toilets were in relatively good condition when i checked them and they were definately monitored and maintained by the staff. There was certainly more people standing in this pub than sitting from what i could see. It is a late bar and we left at around 1:30am and it was still as busy as when we went in.

Toilet rating: 7/10
Pint rating: 7.5/10
Overall rating: 7.5/10

Final comment: Hogans is a fine pub that is very popular. I would head back here when in Dublin. Check it out.

The music being played was extremely loud and it was was difficult to have a chat. It is most certainly a popular pub judging by the steady stream of people coming in while we were there. Personally i didn’t find it that appealing as it was just too packed and uncomfortable. I didn’t get to see the gents toilets facilities so can’t comment on them. Overall not a bad pub to visit.

Pint rating: 7.5/10
Overall rating: 6.5/10

Final comment: I saw another bar serving drinks in another area of the pub. This is definately a popular Dublin city centre bar.

They do a mean lunch. By mean I’m not suggesting it’s bad, quite the opposite. It’s well priced for the quantity and quality of the food on offer. They also do a fantastic lunchtime pint of Guinness, but I’m sure as a 9-5 office worker I wouldn’t know anything about that kind of thing…

The lounge is big enough for what is essentially a local bar. I doubt you’re going to get people coming well out of their way on a Friday or Saturday night to come in here. As I’m pretty much a local, I’ve sampled the bar by day and by night and really couldn’t fault it. They do a great lunch for a very reasonable cost and low and behold, they have (or had the last time I was in there anyway) Beamish on tap in the bar! Staff are friendly and the natives seem not to mind the odd blow-in wandering around in search of refreshment. Would I go in there again? Well yes, I’m in there pretty much every two weeks for lunch.

If you’re lucky and you’re early, you might be awarded with a spot in the utterly fantastic dimly lit snug at the bottom of the stairs. The snug has the benefit of being both close to the bar and being close to the toilet. I’m not too sure I want to find out how many pints of the superbly delivered Guinness I need to drink before traveling arse over tit down the stairs after spending a night drinking in the main bar.

Speaking of the tipple, the Guinness (which admittedly is the only thing I’ve ever ordered) is among if not the best pint of Guinness I’ve ever had. It makes it not only drinkable, but highly enjoyable. High praise indeed, given my history of praising Murphy’s and barely giving any others a look in. The bar staff are friendly without being overly so but always have a few words of conversation for you if you make the effort.

Eoin, who may have complained if I didn’t include this, was in awe of the miniature shower system in the toilet which provides steamy hot water for scrubbing your mucky paws. I believe the comment was along the lines of “you just don’t see that anymore”. No, you don’t. But you could say that about most, if not all of this place. It’s a very welcome step back in time. A place where you can go not to be deafened by a blaring stereo or the musical strains of whatever performer was cheap and available. A place to go to practice the forgotten art of conversation over a few pints. A place that’s around the corner from a Chinese takeaway!

The toilets are small and were in quite poor condition when i checked them. I have to say that i enjoyed this pub even though it was so packed and would definately make a return if in the area again.

Toilet rating: 4/10
Pint rating: 6/10
Overall rating 7/10

Final comment: Definately a pub with a good atmosphere and worth checking out.

The toilets were in very poor condition when i saw them. There was a bouncer standing outside the toilet but they could have done with him cleaning inside. I presume that there are other toilet facilities available, i just didn’t discover them. I was glad we headed in but i certainly won’t be going back when i’m next in Dublin. Its just not my sort of place. It’s great that they brew their own beer though.

Toilet rating: 4/10
Pint rating: 7/10
Overall rating/ 6/10

Final comment: If your looking for a busy pub with plenty of different beers check it out.

The toilets were fine when i checked them. There are two cubicles available for use. We only stayed for the one drink in this pub but it was a very relaxed and chilled out drink. Being from Cork i did notice the increase in prices for the drinks.

Toilet rating: 7/10
Pint rating: 7/10
Overall rating: 7/10

Final comment: There is a pub with the same name in Cork City although i haven’t reviewed that one yet.

The toilets were located just off the lobby and were in pristine condition it has to be said. there was even a television in the gents which is a first for me. They are big toilets and are very well maintained. There was a good crowd in the bar for the rugby match on Sunday and i only caught the last few minutes myself. I was at a meal in the conference room and have to say that was impressive. The Burlington is an exclusive hotel and i had an enjoyable stay.

Toilet rating: 9/10
Pint rating: 8/10
Overall rating: 8/10

Final comment: Both Buck Mulligan’s Bar and The Lobby Lounge were impressive.

I started the night in a rather sedate manner with a pint of ale, quickly moved on to a lager and then finally rested at something divinely pink; their very own strawberry flavoured beer! I stayed away from the beer referred to by some as “bananas and ham” but will no doubt get around to that one on my eventual return. As you’d expect from any place marketing itself as “Ireland’s largest genuine Irish brewery”, their selection of beers is varied. Mind boggling even. Perhaps only so mind boggling later on in the evening due to sampling one too many strawberry beers.

The pub itself is a labyrinth of brass and oak with stairs ascending to no fewer than 4 levels. Where there might not be large expanses as you’d normally get in ‘super pubs’, there is certainly a seat to be found somewhere if you climb high enough. On the top level, there was a rather impressive looking kitchen and some of the meals that were being served out of it on our arrival looked mouth wateringly good. Maybe I’ll get around to testing those the next time. As with many/all Dublin bars, once the night is in full swing and you’re sufficiently imbibed, the price of the beer goes up. Specifically, an extra 50c on a pint that cost €5. Oh how I love Dublin. Thankfully by that stage I already had a back pocket overflowing with change.

So for something different when in Dublin, definately try the porterhouse. Try that strawberry beer too. Just be wary of the hangover…

The pub was busy where the music was on but quieter where we were sitting. The toilets were in very good condition when i saw them. It is a pub that i will hopefully visit again if i am in the swords area.

Toilet rating: 8/10
Pint rating: 8/10
Overall rating:8/10

Final comment: Last year when i was in this pub at about 23:30 on a Saturday night a guy came in selling the Sunday World. We all got our copies long before they officially hit the shops, a bit of a novelty!