Waterford Ciddy Tours - Pub Guide
This is our full list of pubs that have been visited and reviewd by our team at Ciddy Tours. Click any of the links to get a more detailed picture of each one.

WATERFORD CITY PUBS
Alfie Hales - Barrack St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
Alfies 4th attempt at the mundane
Alfie Hales - Ballybricken Green Waterford (7 out of 10)
Where the Ballybricken men now reside
Bad Bobs - Paddy Browns Road, Lismore Park (6 out of 10)
The younger version of the Park Inn. Full of the sons and daughters of ex glass
Bolgers - Military Rd. Waterford (8 out of 10)
The Anti-Tardis: Big on the outside but tiny when you go in
Bothair Buithe - Cleaboy Rd. Waterford (5 out of 10)
Skanger ville by night ? Dinner dates by day
Bradys 19th - St. Johns Park Waterford (6 out of 10)
Join the locals and stare at everyone as they enter
Caulfields - Lower Yellow Rd. Waterford (8 out of 10)
A pub of 2 halves
Crannog - Leamy St. Waterford (8 out of 10)
The spiritual home of seanybiker.
Dignity - John St. Waterford (8 out of 10)
Ideal for some man on man action
Dooleys - Merchants Quay Waterford (7 out of 10)
A throw back to the eighties. A mixture of traveling shoe salesmen and middle ag
Downses - Thomas St. Waterford (10 out of 10)
This pub has not changed in years and that is by far its charm. The Whiskey macs
Electic Avenue - John St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Late bar with live music. The best of live venue in town.
Escape Nightclub - John St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
A Dancehall for the Bebo generation.
Fans Vicorian Bar - The Mall Waterford (7 out of 10)
It might look like a place to eat but downstairs is a place to drink. A subtle b
Garveys - Ballytruckle Rd. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Where grown men watch the Late late Show
Geoffs - John St. Waterford (9 out of 10)
A firm Ciddy Centre Favorite. Has an amazing smoking garden lacks to look at and
Harveys (Shefflins) - Manor St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
The closest thing you can get to drinking with a bunch of students in the tropic
Heffernans - Kilcohan Waterford (7 out of 10)
Formally the Golden Vale. Some of us were scared to go here, but in reality this
Jordans - Custom House Parade Waterford (9 out of 10)
The first place in the world to serve the famous WCT Cocktail the Hot Mossy ! A
Kasbar - John St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
Lots of different levels to lose your friends in. We however preferred it when i
Katty Barrys - Mall Lane Waterford (8 out of 10)
Great pub often overlooked. Back to its best.
Kervicks - Ballybricken Green Waterford (8 out of 10)
This pub is a real turnip for the books.
Kitty Keirnans - Barrack St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Kittys has recently changed hands and now has live bands and some patrons.
Masons - Manor St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
All the feel of a late bar in a pub that closes at normal time.
McLoughlins - O'Connell St. Waterford (8 out of 10)
Favorite hang out for the Garter Lane crew
Mordants - Mayors Walk Waterford (9 out of 10)
It sells exotic drinks from places like Bavaria (in a can). Recently revamped to
Muldoons - John St. Waterford (5 out of 10)
Loud. Go here if you are not permitted anywhere else.
Mullanes - Newgate St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Apparently this place is called Bobbys. We however shall call it Mullanes. A pla
Murphys - Merchants Quay Waterford (8 out of 10)
Great Bikers pub. Complete with good music and good beer.
Ned Kellys - Ballybricken Green Waterford (6 out of 10)
Now that they have renamed it back to Ned kellys we want it to be call the Chari
Nells - Merchants Quay Waterford (9 out of 10)
This pub caters for an eccentric mix of old bikers; even older hippies and the o
Nickys - Mayors Walk Waterford (8 out of 10)
This should be called Tom Barrs
Norriss - Slievekeale Rd. Waterford (8 out of 10)
Great lively spot. Ideal starting point for a jaunt down Barrack street.
Oskars - Dunmore Rd. Ballinakill (6 out of 10)
A Hotel bar without the rooms.
Paddy Browns - Lisduggan Shopping Centre, Lisduggan (6 out of 10)
Always worried about pubs with no windows. This one has a smoking cage for the l
Phil Grimes - Johnstown Waterford (8 out of 10)
The busiest spot in Johnstown. Great atmosphere, always full.
Revolution - John St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Beers of the world. Lots of choice for something a bit different.
Rice House - Barrack St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
The spiritual home of Eddie Batt
Rubys Lounge - John St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
If you are allowed in then you dont need to go to Muldoons.
Ryans - Barrack St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Not one that stands out, but this place has potential.
Ryans (aka The Chicken Ranch) - Ballybeg (7 out of 10)
Essential venue for the Hard Man Tour
Sals - Merchants Quay Waterford (8 out of 10)
Best Hot Mossy in Town.
Secrets - High St. Waterford (5 out of 10)
A venue for traditional Polish dancing
Sheridans - Ballybricken Green Waterford (6 out of 10)
The poles have been removed and the carpets cleaned. One of few venues brave eno
T & H Doolans - Great Georges St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Where the BoK was last spotted.
The Back of the Munster - Baileys New St. Waterford (9 out of 10)
Now transformed into the front, this remains a CT favorite. Dont overlook this p
The Belfry - Conduit Ln. Waterford (7 out of 10)
We love the elevated smoking room
The Boat Club - Canada St. Waterford (8 out of 10)
The boat club is a real hidden gem. The staff is very friendly and the drink is
The Bridge Hotel - Merchants Quay Waterford (5 out of 10)
A variety of bars all under one roof.
The Candy Store - St. Johns Park Waterford (8 out of 10)
A real classic local. Dont be foolish enough to speak when the singing pubs is o
The Cove - Dunmore Rd. Ardkeen (6 out of 10)
Where have all the people gone ?
The Dome - WIT Cork Rd. Waterford (5 out of 10)
Lots of students drink here.
The Fitzwilton Hotel - Bridge St. Waterford (5 out of 10)
A bit of posh in the east end.
The Forum - The Glen Waterford (5 out of 10)
Inside it is black and yet empty! Can transform into a great venue for larger ac
The Gentlemans Club - John St. Waterford (5 out of 10)
Dont be afraid to Lap up the atmosphere
The Gingerman - Arundle Ln. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Tucked away often neglected but worth a visit
The Glass Factory Centre - Cork Rd. Waterford (5 out of 10)
A great place to meet Back Axel. Traditional starting point for the Hard Man Tou
The Granville - Meaghers Quay Waterford (6 out of 10)
Hotel bar with class
The Grattan - Grattan Quay Waterford (7 out of 10)
Handy if you need a pint before getting on the train.
The Kings - Lombard St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Our campaign to return pubs to their original names is starting to pay off. Grea
The Lantern - Upper Yellow Rd. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Friday Night is BEER Night.
The Mansion House - Johnstown Waterford (8 out of 10)
The hub that connects Johnstown with the rest of de ciddy.
The Marina Hotel - Canada St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
A bar on the river without the necessity of a river view.
The Old Ground - The Glen Waterford (9 out of 10)
A hidden gem. We like this place.
The Park Inn - Tyrone Rd, Lismore Park (7 out of 10)
Well run pub. Full of ex glass blowers and taxi drivers.
The Roanmore Centre - Cleaboy Rd. Waterford (6 out of 10)
A GAA pub shows lots of Soccer
The Showboat - The Glen Waterford (6 out of 10)
A place that has ghetto chic
The Tap Room - Ballybricken Green Waterford (8 out of 10)
Lively and full of atmosphere. A Ballybricken favorite
The Tavern - Lower Yellow Rd. Waterford (7 out of 10)
One of the few remaining genuine pubs around. Still family run.
The Three Shippes - Canada St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
If you are part of the Celtic Tiger loads of money rugby loving nouveaux rich, t
The Tower Hotel Bar - The Mall Waterford (6 out of 10)
Ideal for value lunches, weddings and funerals
The Traps - Kilcohan Waterford (7 out of 10)
Part of Kilcohan dog track. If you suffer from a fear of children in drinking ar
The Wander Inn - Johnstown Waterford (8 out of 10)
We like the characters, the barman, the smells and the beer. Not many places lik
The Woodlands Hotel - Dunmore Rd. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Hotel Bar with the rooms.
The Woodman - John St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
A great place for an early evening drink.
The Yellow House - Cork Rd. Waterford (9 out of 10)
An absolute gem. Hasnt changed much over the years and still looks pretty much t
Tom Mahers - O'Connell St. Waterford (10 out of 10)
The first non smoking pub in the World, this place is innovative in many ways. M
Twister Vicks - John St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
Live music with a flourly feel
Uluru - Dunmore Rd. Ardkeen (7 out of 10)
Packed with nurses, students and even a few auld ones to talk dirty to.
Wacky Apple - Michael St, Waterford (7 out of 10)
Still the Old Rogue to Us!
Walshs - Great Georges St. Waterford (9 out of 10)
Despite many an attempt, none of us have been able to frequent this venue. It th




EAST WATERFORD PUBS
Aggie Hayes - Killea (9 out of 10)
Be prepared to walk into a bus load of American Tourists. Lively country pub
Becketts - Dunmore Rd. Knockboy Cross (6 out of 10)
Ideal spot for a bite to eat.
Byrnes - Ballyhack Lower (9 out of 10)
The only pub on Hack Island. It is clean and it has views of the sea and of home
F.B.D Tintern - Passage East (8 out of 10)
It might not sell drinks, but if you bring your own it can be a real treat.
Jack Meades - Halfway House (9 out of 10)
The original Troll and hobbit pub
Kennedys - Dunmore Rd. Callaghane (9 out of 10)
Difficult to get to but well worth the visit
Murphys - Cloughernagh (8 out of 10)
Difficult place to take in but if you do manage to get here it is well worth the
New Geneva - Dobbyns St. Passage East (7 out of 10)
Rumour had it that this woz a total kip. Rumour was wrong
Saratoga - Woodstown (10 out of 10)
One of the best run pubs in the country.
The Farleigh - Passage East (8 out of 10)
Is it a Chinese restaurant? Might be good if it were...




NORTH WATERFORD / SOUTH KILKENNY PUBS
Flynns - Fountain St. Ferrybank (7 out of 10)
The best that Ferrybank has to offer. Can be quite lively.
JJ's - Fountain St. Ferrybank (5 out of 10)
Here we have Chinese food and beer. No where in Ferrybank does this theme better
Lyons - The Orchard Slieverue (9 out of 10)
marvelous how the musky smell on entering slowly blends into the pleasant smell
Stapletons - The Orchard Slieverue (7 out of 10)
All talking will stop the moment you walk inside. Very much a local.






DUNMORE EAST PUBS
Azzuro - Dock Rd. Dunmore East (6 out of 10)
Not sure if it?s a pub or a restaurant. Neither are the locals.
The Butcher Powers - Convent Rd. Dunmore East (9 out of 10)
Only authentic fishermans pub to be found. Full of great characters.
The Haven - Dock Rd. Dunmore East (8 out of 10)
Not your typical hotel bar. This one actually is full of character.
The Ocean - Dock Rd. Dunmore East (7 out of 10)
Great food. Ideal for a feed and a few pints.
The Spinnaker - Main Terrace Dunmore East (7 out of 10)
Two rooms. One for beer and one for food. Great spot.
The Strand - Inisfallen Dunmore East (8 out of 10)
Great place for a summer evening drink on the deck.




TRAMORE PUBS
Alfie Hales Tramore - Main St. Tramore (5 out of 10)
Where boring is not just a feeling. its a way of life
Crokes - Market Square Tramore (9 out of 10)
Quirky little bar. Enjoy a pint in front of the Super Ser.
Hi B - Turkey Rd. Tramore (6 out of 10)
Popular late bar that caters for those searching for the opposite sex.
Martha Powers - Queens St. Tramore (10 out of 10)
Marthas is lost in time and full of charm. It is right up there with Mahers as o
Murphs - Main St. Tramore (6 out of 10)
Live music spot catering for those who love a good cover band
O'Neills - Patrick St. Tramore (7 out of 10)
Not a bad spot with an excellent smoking area.
Sadie Robinsons - Patrick St. Tramore (9 out of 10)
We liked that here, the staff will pour out your large bottle for you. A talent
Sands Shanty Bar - Strand Rd. Tramore (5 out of 10)
Really this is the front part of the BaldyMan. This part is better positioned fo
The Baldy Man - Turkey Rd. Tramore (5 out of 10)
Full of Teenagers and older people born in the 1990s.
The Esquire - Market Square Tramore (7 out of 10)
As the name suggests, this offers a bit of posh. A well stocked bar and a fancy
The Grand Hotel - Church Road Tramore (6 out of 10)
Tramores answer to Caesars Palace. The cabaret here often features the legend th
The Ritz - Dungarvan Rd. Tramore (8 out of 10)
Great pub tucked away from the beach going aficionados
The Seahorse Tavern - Main St. Tramore (7 out of 10)
Located at the bottom of the hill, appears to cater more for food these days, bu
The Slip Inn - Strand St. Tramore (7 out of 10)
Not one to overlook, this is not a bad spot for a late drink.
The St. Leger - Main St. Tramore (7 out of 10)
Great spot for a game of pool and a few Bottles.
The Victoria Bar (Vic) - Queens St. Tramore (7 out of 10)
Without doubt this is Tramores trendiest bar and also its most popular. It has a
The Waterfront - Strand St. Tramore (8 out of 10)
Has a liberal policy on children, drunks and caravan enthusiasts.




CORK PUBS
Albert Lynch's - O'Brien St. Mallow (8 out of 10)
This place was Visited as part of a stag weekend by a number of our members. The
An bodhran - Oliver Plunkett St Cork (8 out of 10)
Old style city centre pub. Great spot for a quiet pint.
An Brog - Oliver Plunkett St Cork (9 out of 10)
A late bar with character. Plays good music and has a great relaxed atmosphere.
An Spailpin Fanag - South Main St Cork (7 out of 10)
Large Pub with lots of nooks and crannies. We looked in them all but sadly we fo
The Pavilion - Careys Lane Cork (7 out of 10)
A venue pub and night club all in one. The venue is set on 2 levels and offers o




LIMERICK PUBS
Ardhu - Ennis Rd. Limerick (8 out of 10)
Opened in Summer 2009 this place is setup to cash in on Munster matches. It has




GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Alfie Hales Sports Bar - Lombard St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
The original but not the best
Bailey - Ballybricken Green Waterford (6 out of 10)
We lived in hope that this might one day reopen.
Baker Street - John St. Waterford (4 out of 10)
Was only worth going to in groups of at least 18. That way there would be people
City Arms - Arundle Sq. Waterford (4 out of 10)
Gone and yet no one really noticed.
De Vincis - Michael St, Waterford (6 out of 10)
Maintained a sign for Temple Bar over the door. We liked it when it was Bobby Mc
Egans - Broad St. Waterford (8 out of 10)
Greatly missed
Fiddlers Green - Lombard St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
This was only open for a short period under this name. Our one attempt to go her
Fletchers - John St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
Had a brief busy spell, but never really managed to draw in the crowds.
Hush - Morgan St. Waterford (5 out of 10)
The original pub to cater for the pink Euro.
Miler - Milepost (8 out of 10)
This was the village of Mileposts finest. Sadly the pub including its authentic
Nineteen - Michael St, Waterford (5 out of 10)
Died along with the trend of naming your pub after the number in the street.
O'Gradys Yard - John St. Waterford (3 out of 10)
The Grave Yard was a more suitable name for this dull spot.
Oblivion - John St. Waterford (4 out of 10)
Despite a cunning change of name Oblivion only lasted six months.
Old Stand - Broad St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
The stand was once the place to have pints while the lack was out shopping.
Paul Flynns - Lombard St. Waterford (5 out of 10)
The Bebo Lounge. Was often the focal point for indoor knacker drinking
Plan B - High St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Another aptly named pub. Sadly it was rarely anyones Plan A and had to close.
Ten - John St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
Was a late night venue that you needed to pay to enter. It sported some great l
The Bank - O'Connell St. Waterford (7 out of 10)
Converting a bank into a trendy bar seemed like a good idea. Sadly they were mis
The Bowery - The Mall Waterford (7 out of 10)
Was the only late bar at the Quay end of Town. Sadly not enough people down ther
The Exchange - Ballybricken Green Waterford (6 out of 10)
Went very quiet before its close. We wanted them to bring back Ned Kellys and th
The Munster - The Mall Waterford (7 out of 10)
Where do the light Opera folk go now that this is closed ?
The Quayside Tavern - Merchants Quay Waterford (8 out of 10)
Despite being famous for a shooting in the 80?s this was a real Waterford Classi
The Raven - Ballybricken Green Waterford (7 out of 10)
Before the lap dancers, this was a hangout for gay women. Hmmmmm
The Ship - Dock Rd. Dunmore East (7 out of 10)
Fish n Chips and a pint. Sadly no more.
The Toddle - Lower Yellow Rd. Waterford (8 out of 10)
Our first ever pub of the month. Suffered from its location.
The Ultimate Bar - High St. Waterford (8 out of 10)
Was the place to drink fruity drinks and listen to the Bronski Beat
Thompsons Funeral Home - Barrack St. Waterford (10 out of 10)
Once upon a time you could get a pint here. Sadly no more.
Twomeys - Passage East (8 out of 10)
We liked this place. Sadly missed
Ulysses - John St. Waterford (6 out of 10)
Was famous for its waterfall urinal
Whispers - Ballybricken Green Waterford (5 out of 10)
A place where you could Lap it up