Watering holes..

**Schlooooomp** · 05/03/2007, 6:24 PM

I think Quinns or The Big Tree are the best pubs on the dorset/drumcondra side of Croker but obviously they will be completely jammed.

McGowans in Phibsboro after the game for some late night drinkin...

Maybe The Beggars bush will bus us in ala rugby style

**Saint07** · 05/03/2007, 7:48 PM

I reckon meaghers or the big tree would be good. depends on what side of town your coming from though!

**Superhoops** · 05/03/2007, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by Ash

Nearest would probably be ...

Red Parrot (Dorset St/Drumcondra Rd)
McGraths (Drumcondra Rd)
Quinns (Drumcondra Rd)

Fairview Inn (Fairview)
Meaghers (Fairview)

Will the Fairview Inn be open? It was closed up the night of the Dublin v Tyrone game, someone said it was being done up.

Meaghers is a big pub but the service is sh**e. Not sure if the guys that work there are only brought in for match/event days but most of them don't have a clue.

Coming in from the south side and staying around Fairview, I prefer Gaffneys myself.

**paul_oshea** · 06/03/2007, 8:59 AM

ya jerry good point!!

**WexDec** · 07/03/2007, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint

Should be good and lively - won't see the same thing as the rugby with many people drinking in their old spots and bussing it to the game. Soccer fans should be better at finding their way around the northside...

Exactly. Can't believe people would drink in usual pubs and then bus it out to the ground. Might as well get into the swing of things and adapt to the new surroundings, if it is new to you, especially for the Saturday matches. I think there's loads of great pubs in that area and lot of the ones mentioned are pretty big in fairness. Quite looking forward to that aspect cos even though I'm well acquainted with area from living there and GAA matches going back to teenage years most of the guys I'd go to footie with wouldn't be at all so a major change of scenery for them but they'll love that.

**woodie** · 07/03/2007, 5:20 PM

Originally Posted by WexDec

Exactly. Can't believe people would drink in usual pubs and then bus it out to the ground. Might as well get into the swing of things and adapt to the new surroundings, if it is new to you, especially for the Saturday matches. I think there's loads of great pubs in that area and lot of the ones mentioned are pretty big in fairness. Quite looking forward to that aspect cos even though I'm well acquainted with area from living there and GAA matches going back to teenage years most of the guys I'd go to footie with wouldn't be at all so a major change of scenery for them but they'll love that.

So true, the Rugby was pathetic. You'd swear Croker was in the middle east. I walked down Gardiner Street after the match and it was hillarious. The traffic was at standstill, buses and taxis lined the road. There were plenty of car spaces (unlike GAA matches) as many fans prefer drinking more than the match plus they wouldn't dream of leaving their cars on the northside! I'd say half the people's bladders were ready to burst by the time they got to the bottom of the street.

They headed back to their clubs, baggot st, donnybrook and ballsbridge. The atmosphere was quite morbid in town after such a great win. I think the city centre pubs will be mad after the games as well.

**zinedineontour** · 07/03/2007, 5:53 PM

Originally Posted by Superhoops

Will the Fairview Inn be open? It was closed up the night of the Dublin v Tyrone game, someone said it was being done up.

Meaghers is a big pub but the service is sh**e. Not sure if the guys that work there are only brought in for match/event days but most of them don't have a clue.

Coming in from the south side and staying around Fairview, I prefer Gaffneys myself.

meaghers is a good spot and handiest pub for me .. almost got served quick enough at dublin games .. can sit out the back if decent day ...

**casso36** · 08/03/2007, 7:42 AM

The RED PAROTT on drumcondra Road, near railway bridge.

Good spot, always go there before Dubs matches!!

**paul_oshea** · 08/03/2007, 10:13 AM

so has anyone decided on a pub and we can create a thread as and then getting ppl to say will they be there or not.....so we can wear something colourful and pick eachother out

**Docboy** · 08/03/2007, 5:23 PM

Hill 16 la la la

**Reddladd** · 08/03/2007, 8:56 PM

Big Tree is a good spot.................3 bars, 1 out in the beer garden which is a decent size. Also has a big screen and is dead handy for the Hogan and the Davin stand (couple of minutes walk).

For those who don't know, it's right on the junction of the North Circular Road and Dorset street and most of the buses out of town stop right across the road from it.

**jbyrne** · 09/03/2007, 7:51 AM

quinns was great before england rugby match. bit packed but bit of a sing song and some good Irish tunes played beforehand

**paul_oshea** · 09/03/2007, 12:26 PM

ya quinns is quinns quarries, always play seome decent irish tunes beforehand. can only imagine the same for soccer.

**WexDec** · 09/03/2007, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

so has anyone decided on a pub and we can create a thread as and then getting ppl to say will they be there or not.....so we can wear something colourful and pick eachother out

Green perhaps !

**Wolfie** · 09/03/2007, 12:55 PM

Could be a bit of a nightmare getting served at Quinns. Its usually completely jammed on the outside on matchday.

I'll stick with the tried and trusted - Fagan's. 15 minute walk to the ground but usually a little bit more space than Quinns.

**Patrick Dunne** · 17/03/2007, 11:33 AM

Are Bohemians or Shelbourne opening their club bars ?

Both are relatively close to Croke Park and would be good meeting points for
supporters.

**Jaime** · 19/03/2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Patrick Dunne

Are Bohemians or Shelbourne opening their club bars ?

Both are relatively close to Croke Park and would be good meeting points for
supporters.

The bar in Dalymount is usually open for internationals and usually does specials eg all pints �3.00, not sure what the story is for Saturday though.

**Newryrep** · 19/03/2007, 12:37 PM

Lads can you recommend any bars between Croker and Connolly station. Dont know the area Getting the train down, prefer only to hit one bar before hand preferably get a seat, sit out if weather good etc

**Jaime** · 19/03/2007, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Newryrep

Lads can you recommend any bars between Croker and Connolly station. Dont know the area Getting the train down, prefer only to hit one bar before hand preferably get a seat, sit out if weather good etc

There are a few pubs around Connolly Station but none are particularly worth spending any amount of time in. Depending on what area of the ground your tickets are for, probably better to head up to the Dorset Street area that is being discussed here.

**Bluetonic** · 19/03/2007, 1:02 PM

Originally Posted by Newryrep

Lads can you recommend any bars between Croker and Connolly station. Dont know the area Getting the train down, prefer only to hit one bar before hand preferably get a seat, sit out if weather good etc

Bourkes on Amiens Street is a nice pub, recently renovated.