A fully preserved Victorian family grocers and pub in the heart of Waterford, trading from the same shelves, taps and snug since 1899. Beer is still poured from 1960s taps into old-style tankards.
Established in 1899, this is one of the most fully intact examples of a Victorian shop-pub in the country: original wooden shelving, antique cash registers, vintage display cases and product packaging left almost untouched. Give yourself time simply to look around.
Seating spills outside onto Great George's Street and onto the terrace on Little Chapel Lane, both good for watching city life go by. There are no TVs, Wi-Fi or loud music — the atmosphere is built for conversation.
Classic Irish beers are drawn from original 1960s beer taps into simple old-style beer tankards or jars — when draught beer was first introduced in Ireland. The Guinness here has a strong local reputation.
Sit in the original private snug in the front window and order through the historic hatch, just as families once did, or settle into the old-school lounge to the rear by the working fireplace.
The shelves carry an extensive whiskey collection alongside a broad gin and wine list, and staff mix bespoke cocktails and signature Irish coffees. Ask the manager for a recommendation and the story behind each bottle.
Staff happily recount the building's past, including the blind former owner who served loyal patrons after official closing hours, recognising each of them by their voices.
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