Pubs around Croke Park (post pandemic)

Lester Freamon

Hi folks,

For those who have been to a game in recent weeks, what way are the pubs operating around Croke Park on match day since Covid etc? Limited capacity? Indoor seating/ outdoor seating? Have they big TV screens inside or outside? (in case I don't secure a ticket for the final).

Any tips welcome.

rolling boh

Ones I have seen are busy before and after few if any procedures in place .They were full of matchgoers so don't know what they would be like during the game regarding watching on TV.

L1011

There's been a significant loss of pubs in the past few years. Quinns is gone, the Red Parrot is gone (although it was suggested they'd open for matches like the Big Tree used to), Sunset House is gone, Dorset Lounge (Caulfields Hotel) is gone.

Hogan Stand is open (with some outdoor seating), the Hideout had its signs out on the NCR so I guess its open, Auld Triangle is open (with about six outdoor seats). The Croke Park Hotel seems to have a decent sized area out back so that might be a good shot.

Big Tree will reopen - as a hotel bar, at a fraction of its size - soon but probably too late for the final.

Anonymou

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117765543#Comment_117765543

Red Parrot was open for the hurling last Sunday week, they were doing burgers outside too

L1011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117765569#Comment_117765569

Wasn't aware of that, worth knowing. Not a great outdoor area though from memory.

Anonymou

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117765577#Comment_117765577

Yeh wasn't any indoor seating (or outdoor), was just a one way system through the pub to get your drinks and out again into the side street where you could stand around - grand when it's dry though mightn't be much good in the pouring rain 😁

akelly02

avoid the bridge tavern

kip

gourcuff

the pub situation is awful around drumcondra, it was never great but the area is pretty dire now...

moby2101

Fagans was wedged on the day of the Limerick/Waterford semi. Went in for a Club Limerick Dublin function. Food looked decent, only stayed for 1 as it was way too packed.

thesultan

Quinns is a big loss

PTH2009

Patrick McGraths in Drumcondra is open but as you can imagine it fulls up quite quick

Croke Park Hotel been closed is a headache for match goers

MBE220d

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117765577#Comment_117765577

Or the drink is not great either from memory.

Scoundrel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117767281#Comment_117767281

Yeah very strict on covid cert etc the rest of them don't give a bollox

mossy464

Any tips for best place to watch it near o Connell st. Been a while since I was in that area.

Murray's/Living room used to be good on a match day but not sure what it's like these days post covid

L1011

Murrays out front is closed. The shared back area is accessed via the Living Room or Fibbers at the minute. It'll probably be busy enough outdoors less so indoors with pass.

BonnieSituation

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117765543#Comment_117765543

Red Parrot has been open for Lein SF, Final and the AISF.

dublingreen

Gills and Hill 16 pub both closed last Saturday.

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117774085#Comment_117774085

Gills couldn't think of the name

Very unusual it's closed match days and must be losing a fortune

L1011

Hill 16 pub is up for sale as vacant, won't be open for anything for a while

sydthebeat

Clonliff bar was grand last Sunday.

Big covered outdoor seating area of the back for the non vaccinated. Leave your contact details at the door for in door seating. Pints lovely.

Ray Donovan

Was at the All Ireland U20 final last Sunday and to say the pub situation was dire in Drumcondra would be an understatement. Firstly none of the limited spots I went to around CP were letting match goers sit inside. And then you had to queue up starting outside to get inside for your drink and go back straight outside. The Hideout started this around 11.30, the Auld Triangle did aswell and then stopped for 15 minutes at midday because they said the guards were coming. Very difficult get a drink on that side of the ground. Gills closed. Red Parrot Closed. Caufields Hotel gone. The Temple closed. Big Tree gone. Quinns gone. Hogan Stand closed.

After the match we went back to the Auld Triangle and got a couple there and then went to The Celt on Talbot St. That was being run like a pre pandemic pub and was absolutely wedged with Offaly people. It nearly took off with the celebrations.

I'd say trying to get a pint anywhere near CP this weekend will be a nightmare. Maybe Clonliffe House could be best bet. There's very little left on the Hogan Stand side.

KoolKid

Good to see the Parrot getting done up. Seems to be reopening under the name Junos

PTH2009

For the bigger events you're nearly better heading into the O Connell steet area for a few pre match/concert and then walking to the ground

Pubs will be jammed for the September Garth Brooks concerts

KoolKid

I’d say the Parrot is aiming at being open for them

samsausage

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119395410#Comment_119395410

Partially open and now called Juno - looks like will b fully open in a few weeks time

Dublin is gone down hill since covid .

BobDole22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119443373#Comment_119443373

Looks like its going to be a hipster craft beer joint unfortunately.

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119445737#Comment_119445737

Prob ban jerseys

BobDole22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119446253#Comment_119446253

Probably yeah.

KoolKid

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119445737#Comment_119445737

That’ll go out the window on event days 😂

BobDole22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119458709#Comment_119458709

Yeah hopefully so God i just miss proper pubs every new place that opens is a craft beer spot charging 8 euro for a little can of stuff that tastes like soap.

KoolKid

Popped in recently. What was the old bar In the parrot is open as a kind of lounge. A mixture of everyday folk drinking regular beer. I'd say it will be a grand spot once the far side opens which will probably be .more of a bar.

PTH2009

The bus for Garth Brooks is parking in whitehall GAA pitch

What's the beat pubs around that area?

dobman88

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119501326#Comment_119501326

Jaysus that's some trek. Be about 40mins from Colmcilles to Croke Park.

I'd come down through Drumcondra and you've got Fagans and Kennedys. Can stroll over to Croke Park at your leisure then.

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119503579#Comment_119503579

Yeah the bus company siad it was the closest place to the stadium the DCC could give them

Suppose if you're walking with a crowd you won't feel the time go by

brettmirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119503579#Comment_119503579

And it's mostly up hill on the way back after the gig

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119506397#Comment_119506397

The cowboy boots will get there use

Billy Ocean

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119506563#Comment_119506563

Personally wouldn't go to a Gareth Brooks concert if someone paid me but each to own and hope you have a great time 👍

BobDole22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119499315#Comment_119499315

That's good to hear anyway.

Asdfgh2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119501326#Comment_119501326

Flog your ticket to a tout for a price that will cover the cost of your transport, accommodation gargle, grub, new Stetson, and the new cowboy boots and stay in a pub that is an adequate distance away from Croke park so you can’t hear the ‘sound over spill’…..🤣🤣🤣

finbarrk

The Croke Park Hotel is the best spot. You just have to be there early to be sure of getting in. Their restaurant is ok too.