What was the dodgiest pub you have been to?

fryup · 14-12-2018 7:29pm

Stovepipe wrote: »

National Staring At Strangers competition.

brilliant!

(i know a few pubs in west clare where they participate in the said same competition)

skooterblue2 · 14-12-2018 8:32pm

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Big Nasty wrote: »

Wtf is tik?

Its a bargain basement version of Crystal Meth. A whole cheap of people hepped up on these drugs, best of luck in this watering hole.

https://www.bethesda4recovery.com/tik-drug

branie2 · 14-12-2018 8:54pm

A bar in Mos Eisley, where I saw a brawl that ended too quickly. two obviously drunk people, one who claimed to "have the death penalty on 12 systems", started picking on a young man; things got a bit rough, until an old man with what looked like a laser sword, chopped the other guy's arm off.

Reputable Rog · 14-12-2018 9:41pm

The Moloyneaux in Limerick beside the Watergate flats, anti ram barriers outside the front, cracking pints.
TC's Upper William Street, Limerick, full of lags but savage pints.

fryup · 14-12-2018 10:14pm

^^^^^^^^^^^^

whats a lag ?

somesoldiers · 14-12-2018 10:15pm

Ex con

orourkeda1977 · 14-12-2018 10:35pm

I have family in the Birmingham area and I used to travel to Aston Villa away football matches with them.

My first away trip was to Manchester City before they moved.

Moss side had some dodgy dodgy pubs. I'm so glad I didnt drink at the time

Reputable Rog · 14-12-2018 10:43pm

somesoldiers wrote: »

Ex con

Also applies to current professionals of which two in particular of the clientele were.

shaneon77 · 14-12-2018 11:06pm

The flying Scotsman in kings cross. A place of Ill repute.

skooterblue2 · 15-12-2018 12:04am

Carrolls Pub outside James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny City

whitey1 · 15-12-2018 12:58am

Ups N Downs-Dorchester MA

Went in for a drink and ended up staying for two because we thought we get murdered for attempting to leave after one

https://www.universalhub.com/2012/troubled-neponset-bar-shut-forever?nocache=1

Andrew00 · 15-12-2018 1:06am

Joe Don Dante wrote: »

Paddys Bar Galway City, an absolute cess pit

Proper creeps in there

whodafunk · 15-12-2018 1:16am

The Village Inn Finglas as a non-regular...

Dr Bob · 15-12-2018 2:06am

Pkiernan wrote: »

The Junction

the Junction/Cornerstone/Karma whatever was always the first years bar in DIT Kevin st , and grand to be honest..

skooterblue2 · 15-12-2018 2:08am

The Fob and Grill in Mayfield Cork city?

GG66 · 15-12-2018 2:18am

Jonniealan wrote: »

The old Chinaman in town somewhere some say it never actually existed, that it was an urban myth. But no i was in it about 17 at the time. Does anyone remember the Dublin Punk band paranoid visions well the lead singer was in there at the time and he decided to throw a shoe at me.

The most bizzare pub/place i have ever been too. Almost put me off booze if im honest.

I drank there several times,

The waft of weed when you go in the door was open and transparent. A punk band playing in the basement where the room was so small the band and the crowd became one pogo. Upstairs in the loft were pool tables where I was assaulted by an opponent just out of the joy for armed robbery, next night a deserter from the foreign legion who I was chatting to suddenly threw an ashtray at me when I asked him if he knew wjo James Joyce was. Colourful place, I enjoyed going there.

fryup · 15-12-2018 10:35am

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

is this it?

Esel · 15-12-2018 11:25am

fryup wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

is this it?

Yeah, it's part of a Radisson hotel now. Just up the road is Boards HQ!

Bawnmore · 15-12-2018 11:43am

Joe Don Dante wrote: »

Paddys Bar Galway City, an absolute cess pit

Bit baffled by this one too - not somewhere I'd be for a pint often, but not somewhere I'd describe as the dodgiest pub by any stretch. Bit outdated sure, but unless it's gone seriously downhill in the last few years then it's probably overkill being here.

fleet_admiral · 15-12-2018 12:07pm

The Killinarden house or 'the killy' as it's known by the knuckle dragging natives in Tallaght, south Dublin .

15-12-2018 12:18pm

Bawnmore wrote: »

Bit baffled by this one too - not somewhere I'd be for a pint often, but not somewhere I'd describe as the dodgiest pub by any stretch. Bit outdated sure, but unless it's gone seriously downhill in the last few years then it's probably overkill being here.

Yeah, I only frequented in a handful of times in the last 2 decades but never seen trouble or scumbags in there.

As you say, maybe it's gone seriously downhill recently? I'm doubtful.

BrokenArrows · 15-12-2018 12:40pm

Was killing time in an airport hotel near JFK airport waiting for a flight.
Myself and the wife decided to take a wander around and find a pub for a few drinks.

Anyway we ended up in a suburb called Jamaica and found some pub, looked a bit **** on the outside but I was had the thirst for a pint so we went in.

Open the door and stepped inside. The place smelled of stale smoke and vomit and like the toilet hadn't been cleaned in decades.

The people in there all stared at us like "wtf are you doing here". They stopped playing pool, and I'm pretty sure the music stopped, might have just been the end of the song.

Anyway we didn't stay.

Church on Tuesday · 15-12-2018 6:20pm

The Goalpost or that other ****hole Bar an Chaladh in auld Galwaye town.

testtech05 · 15-12-2018 7:03pm

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

The Goalpost or that other ****hole Bar an Chaladh in auld Galwaye town.

The goalpost is long gone now. Barr an chaladh seems to be one of the more popular spots around woodquay now too. Always big crowds around there at the weekend it seems.

Maybe they used to be dodgy but far from it now I would think.

satguy · 15-12-2018 7:48pm

I lived near Finches Pub in Neilstown for a while,, it's a true no windows pub, in every way.

sightband · 15-12-2018 7:58pm

BrokenArrows wrote: »

Was killing time in an airport hotel near JFK airport waiting for a flight.
Myself and the wife decided to take a wander around and find a pub for a few drinks.

Anyway we ended up in a suburb called Jamaica and found some pub, looked a bit **** on the outside but I was had the thirst for a pint so we went in.

Open the door and stepped inside. The place smelled of stale smoke and vomit and like the toilet hadn't been cleaned in decades.

The people in there all stared at us like "wtf are you doing here". They stopped playing pool, and I'm pretty sure the music stopped, might have just been the end of the song.

Anyway we didn't stay.

Dare I ask was it predominantly if not all black? With a name like Jamaica I’m guessing it was. If so it’s fair enough to say as much and also it’s fair enough that you weren’t given the welcome we are a accustomed to here. Pubs are like clubs without membership in some areas.

Ciaran_B · 15-12-2018 8:02pm

Ken Tucky wrote: »

That part of Drimnagh is grand...because it is part of Walkinstown;)

The Welcome Inn...Parnell street.
Its gone now. Probably more than that but it sticks to mind because of a very nervy hour spent there surrounded by lunatics

Ah no, The Welcome Inn was a great pub. And one of the best on that strip. I ventured into The Thornebush on that street one night - the cloud of weed smoke that hit me would have knocked out a horse. Once I got my bearings the first thing I saw was a dwarf being carried on someones shoulders belting out some rebel song. I quickly left.

Andrew00 · 15-12-2018 8:04pm

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

The Goalpost or that other ****hole Bar an Chaladh in auld Galwaye town.

Barr An Chaladh is a great spot what are you on about

sightband · 15-12-2018 8:16pm

Thread is now just all about sh*t pubs or pubs that people dislike. Some of the places listed tourists would probably consider the genuine Irish pub experience and rate it highly.

retalivity · 15-12-2018 10:03pm

Graingers on meath st in dublin8

Im newish to the area, wandered in for a pint, had daggers on me immediately, and having a nordie accent intensified. Had a few lads come straight up and ask me aggressivelywho i was and where i was from...im guessing they thouggt i wans underciver or whatever...didnt stay after my first pint. Heard after its closely asociated with a local, infamous gang who dont take kindly to strangers or the Ra, while im the former im definitely not the latter

Rows Grower · 15-12-2018 10:11pm

Ciaran_B wrote: »

Ah no, The Welcome Inn was a great pub. And one of the best on that strip. I ventured into The Thornebush on that street one night - the cloud of weed smoke that hit me would have knocked out a horse. Once I got my bearings the first thing I saw was a dwarf being carried on someones shoulders belting out some rebel song. I quickly left.

Sounds like a little craic.

diusmr8a504cvk · 16-12-2018 12:54am

yupyup7up wrote: »

Either The Steering Wheel, O'Riadas or the Olympic Arms in Limerick. and Im from Limerick so I can say it

Just discovered this thread and noticed this post specifically.

The Steering Wheel was a prominent part of the Limerick gang feud - https://www.irishtimes.com/news/man-dies-after-limerick-shooting-1.838830?mode=amp

Olympic Arms always had a bad rep, here's the biggest story that I could find on it - https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/limerick-publican-breaks-down-giving-evidence-60130.html

madmaggie · 16-12-2018 1:01am

I was on holiday in Scotland years ago, tracing my roots. I went into a roughish looking pub, as it was the one that my ancestors would have frequented. When I got back to my cousin's house he said he wouldn't dare go in there, even in company. He was shocked I went in alone.

Riesen_Meal · 16-12-2018 1:10am

MrCostington wrote: »

Not sure if already mentioned, even by me lol. Forget name of place, the pub in the car park of Northside Shopping Center.

Went in with a mate (not sure why) and although nothing actually happened, we did not finish our pints and left. Vibe that anything could kick off any second. Place is closed years now.

It's the only pub I've ever assembled a lawnmower in, hammered on a Saturday afternoon with my stepdad, but sure that story is best left for another time...

Was about 20 years ago now, wow...

Church on Tuesday · 16-12-2018 1:23am

Andrew00 wrote: »

Barr An Chaladh is a great spot what are you on about

I have my reasons.

Much preferred Bunch of Grapes less scumbags and losers there.

Andrew00 · 16-12-2018 1:41am

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

I have my reasons.

Much preferred Bunch of Grapes less scumbags and losers there.

Not a sinner in Bunch Of Grapes during the day, only yanks. And that’s why I like Barr An Chadladh, because you don’t have to listen to a yank

Church on Tuesday · 16-12-2018 2:59am

Andrew00 wrote: »

Not a sinner in Bunch Of Grapes during the day, only yanks. And that’s why I like Barr An Chadladh, because you don’t have to listen to a yank

Prefer the yanks to some drunken waster tbh.

Better Guinness too.

incentsitive · 16-12-2018 10:50am

I've often wondered how bad the Jobstown Inn would be?
Also the Cardiff Inn in Finglas looks like a proper kip?

somesoldiers · 16-12-2018 11:19am

I was in the Cardo years back, a mate was going out with a local girl, lots of lads snorting coke off coins, dog rough. Had a good time

fleet_admiral · 17-12-2018 8:35pm

Mortons or 'Snortons' as it's known by the locals in Firhouse, south Dublin deserves a mention. An out and out kip

Plopsu · 18-12-2018 11:15am

whodafunk wrote: »

The Village Inn Finglas as a non-regular...

Either it's changed A LOT in the past thirty years or you have a very low threshold for dodgy. Which bar unsettled you?

Plopsu · 18-12-2018 11:17am

Ciaran_B wrote: »

Ah no, The Welcome Inn was a great pub.

And sure if you were fifteen and wanted a pint, your options were limited :pac:

whomitconcerns · 18-12-2018 11:20am

An "estate" pub outside Leeds. Was told not to go there, but after a load of booze we ended up there. When the bar girl told us to leave and her dad (the boss) was coming down with his bat we knew we had to get out fast...

andekwarhola · 18-12-2018 11:31am

fleet_admiral wrote: »

The Killinarden house or 'the killy' as it's known by the knuckle dragging natives in Tallaght, south Dublin .

You must be still in counselling after there seeing as you think Mortons is a rough pub.

The Welcome Inn was a great spot. Actually quite an bohemian type of crowd whenever I was there, hardly a dodgy spot.

JohnnyFlash · 18-12-2018 12:17pm

andekwarhola wrote: »

You must be still in counselling after there seeing as you think Mortons is a ough pub.

The Welcome Inn was a great spot. Actually quite an bohemian type of crowd whenever I was there, hardly a dodgy spot.

Agree with all of the above. Morton’s was a grand spot the last time I was in there. The Penny Black in Tymon North was another place with a reputation that wasn’t deserved.

The Welcome Inn was a great pub, and the owner was a friendly man once you understood his eccentricities.

Ken Tucky · 18-12-2018 12:45pm

Interesting comments on the Welcome in lads.
As i said i was only in it for a short time. Ive been in worse but the hour that i spent there was mental.
Still have a smile at the site when going to croker.

Sweet.Science · 18-12-2018 1:17pm

fleet_admiral wrote: »

Mortons or 'Snortons' as it's known by the locals in Firhouse, south Dublin deserves a mention. An out and out kip

Lol , you live a very sheltered life if you think Mortons is a kip.

Joe Don Dante · 21-12-2018 12:42am

Peacocks in Maam Cross was another dodgy one i frequented

corks finest · 22-12-2018 6:23am

skooterblue2 wrote: »

The Fob and Grill in Mayfield Cork city?

Known as the fob and kill

corks finest · 22-12-2018 6:28am

gitane007 wrote: »

The Penthouse behind the old shopping center in Ballymun was a bit of a gauntlet back in the day, another "no windows" shop.

Was there with a group of 6 ,shady,had to pay a druggie to mind the cars, selling dodgy notes / microwaves etc inside,pint was good ,drank them days so probably was worse than I remember,6 cork city guys in a pub in Ballymena survived to tell the tale

What was the dodgiest pub you have been to?

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