Pint of Guinness the Victorian way
Order the famous stout and it arrives in old 1950s jar/tankard glassware, poured from original 1960s draught taps installed when draught beer first came to Ireland. Many visitors call it the best pint in Waterford.
J. & K. Walsh Victorian Spirit Grocer
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About
Step into a fully preserved 1899 Victorian spirit grocer and bar in the heart of Waterford, where Guinness is still poured from original 1960s taps into 1950s jar-style glasses.
Things to Do
Outdoor terrace and street seating
When the weather plays ball, take your drink to the outdoor terrace on Little Chapel Lane or the people-watching seats on Great George's Street.
The snug and the grocery
Sit in the original front-window snug and order Victorian house tea or coffee through the small service hatch, just as customers did a century ago. Browse the antique cash registers, brass scales, spice drawers and original shelving that have stood since 1899.
Whiskey, gin and wine
The bar keeps an extensive whiskey selection with each bottle tagged, plus gin and wine menus. Staff happily talk through the history of the pours and the house's past.
Old-school atmosphere, no screens
There are no TVs, no Wi-Fi and no loud music, so conversation, a book or the bar's stories carry the evening. In winter the open fire adds to the cosy, time-frozen feel.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Sun 12:30-23:00; Mon 19:00-23:00; Tue-Thu 12:00-23:30; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:30. Hours may shift on public holidays.
- Admission: Free to enter; pay as you go for drinks (typical spend 10-20 EUR)
- Parking: Paid city-centre parking nearby; Great George's Street itself is best explored on foot.
- Food: Drinks-led venue with minimal food (bacon chips reported); plenty of restaurants and cafés along Great George's Street and the city centre.
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