Mcgettigan's - Dublin

This was just round the corner from our hotel. It calls itself ‘Olives and Figs Bistro’, but is really the same establishment as McGettigan’s Townhouse to which it is connected. We twice had a late breakfast/brunch here; that is, I twice had a full Irish with all the trimmings, whereas my partner had avocado on sourdough on the first occasion and smoked salmon on the second. We were both satisfied. The only misunderstanding was my tea: the second time round, I clearly asked the waitress whether they had any Earl Grey, and was then given green tea. Green tea is nothing like Earl Grey, but all-right, I was not going to be fastidious and simply poured some milk in it. If you happen to be staying in the area, this is definitely a good place to break your fast.

The man behind the bar was so rude. He wanted to kick me out because I was leaning against a wall watching a tv which was above my head. He said I had to much to drink. Not at all was sober as a judge just feeling a little unwell I had nothing to drink apart from 2 Guinness not really enough to be drunk. He was rude to people in our group of friends really bad experience. Would not recommend if your in a group of more than 6 parole even if your polite and well mannered they won’t serve you our group had to move on. Disappointing really nice pub inside and well set out shame about the staff…

Clearly stated that no LGBTQ+ people were welcome on Pride. Despicable. Apparently reserved for residents only. Bar nearly empty. When asked staff if we could come in (3 people) for a drink, were refused. Asked directly if no LGBTQ people allowed, staff smirked. Clearly homophobic. Avoid!

We were staying upstairs and I had just arrived into Dublin, we fancied some quick food so we went downstairs to the pub. It is a typical Irish style pub, very dark wood (lovely! . We both ordered a sandwich (toasted ciabatta and they were both absolutely lovely. Typical (massive Dublin portion and pub was full of others so clearly a popular spot. Really enjoyed the food (and the stay upstairs .

I was having a quiet pint with my 2 sons . A sean nōs singer an elderly man was singing a traditional Irish song with 6 people in the company. The barman a man with a well groomed black beard turned up the music to a mad high volume that the man could not sing. My son asked him to turn it down a bit so we could talk and appreciate the music . He gave a curt NO. The singer and his friends got up and left. I called him a d@@khead under my breath but he must have heard and threw the 3 of us out . Unbelievable in the area we were thad trad music was not appreciated.