Looking for an old-stlye pub for wedding reception

happybee

Hi there

I'm getting married in April and have not yet booked a reception.We are not doing any speeches or anything like that,so I'm looking to have an old-school Irish traditional reception with singers,dancers and trad music.So can anyone recommend a small "old mans pub" that has a late night license?Our wedding is on a Tuesday night so hopefully the venue will be grateful for the business.
Does anyone have any favourite pubs they'd be willing the share with me that might suit?

Thanks!

Corksham

Where in Ireland are you getting married?

happybee

Corksham wrote: »

Where in Ireland are you getting married?

Woops, kinda forgot the vital part.Dublin!

Corksham

What about Johnny Foxes in the Dublin / Wicklow mountains?http://www.jfp.ie/ I wouldnt call it an old man pub as such but it might suit?

happybee

yeah i thought that,but its too far out,and too touristy.And its freakin expensive.
I'm looking for something within the city.Ideally somewhere we could all walk to.

katkev

HAppybee, im just reading ur thread, and you might be married now. I have the same idea, im getting married next month in dublin, and would like to know if u found a nice pub for your party. Could u give me some ideas? thanks a million!!

smelltheglove

The Anglers Rest by a mile, I shot there and loved it, for a christening mind but as soon as I saw it laid out I could only imagine how stunning it would be for a wedding

This is the upstairs laid out and downstairs is quite old style.

watna

ok, it might sound a bit funny but I've been to a few functions at Scruffy Murphy's - it's off Mount Street and I really really liked it. They've got an upstairs function room that is free and is set up like a pub with a bar and chairs and tables as well as a grand piano, dance floor area and a big screen for photos and things. I always found the staff to be really good. Not sure if it's fancy enough for you or not - it is quite pub-by, if you know what I mean!

blackdog2

I quite like Sweeney's in Kilbride, Co. Meath. There is a church nearby so they cater to a lot of weddings

John Mason

the brian boru in phibsboro has a lovely function room and beer garden

TwoBiTwo

Hi... I am wondering did any of you follow through on the above mentioned venues, and if not why?

Me and my fiancée are looking to find a venue for next year (august) and are begenning the process.

There's nothing like a recommendation from somebody who was there

keyboardcook

I have gigged all of the above places, and would recommend The Anglers rest by a mile. Band is The Beat Detectives.

kc:)

sweetie

hole in the wall has great food and lovely atmosphere, dont know about the late license, very few would have it on a tuesday I'd think