The Great Northern Railway Tavern

I had visited this pub in the past often and that was the first visit after the renovation. there is a large selection of beers, some very high abw, quite expensive, at least two standard beers available, although not busy too day, only one employee behind the bar, the two other employees are dealing with paperwork. more people arrived service lethally slow and no action from the other members. large ambiente, not too much destroyed by the original bar, except the led light panels that were historical. table on the line booked but no details available. the restaurant was mainly occupied by two parents with children. a dame came with the usual...read more

I had visited this pub many times in the past and this was the first visit after refurbishment. There are a huge selection of beers, some very high abv, quite expensive, at least two standard beers available. Although not over busy at lunchtime, only one staff member behind the bar, the two other employees busy looking at paperwork. As more folks arrived service deadly slow and no action from the other members. Great ambience, not too much destroyed from the original bar except the leaded light panels which were historic. Table booked on line but no details available.The restaurant' section was occupied mainly by two parties of parents with children. A lady arrived with the usual monster pram but had difficulty parking it owing to a large bucket and floor mop which had no place in a restaurant. We ordered mainly a large selection of starters to share as the main courses weren't particularly appealing. Service was dreadful slow and again one staff member. When it arrived mainly fried items ala Iceland selection. Not great I'm afraid. It took for ever to get the table cleared to finish drinking our wine, which was competively priced. Bearing in mind the very poor service, was added to the bill, which was inadvertently paid. This place has huge potential, lovely building, great decor, but it needs to shape up or another investment will go down the pan.

Excellent beer served in a nicely renovated Victorian pub with a pleasant beer garden complete with a fire pit and blankets for chilly days.

Recently refurbished, a great selection of beers, food is pretty good too, and the terrace is lovely in the summer!

Innovative. Great food. Exceptional service. We could do with a friendly bar like this in Dublin.