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The Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 268 attractions in Dublin
Traveller Description: The Merry Ploughboy Pub hosts a nightly traditional Irish music and dancing show, featuring the pub's owners, the band themselves.  This pub is... more »
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Attraction type: Bar/club, Concert
Address: Edmondstown Road
Rockbrook Dublin Dublin 16
Ireland
Tel: +353-(0)1-4931495
Fax: +353-(0)1-4931495
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5 of 5 stars
noname49   1 contribution
Dublin, Ireland
28 Jul 2010

Just to say “thank you “ for Saturday night – the seating was great and the guys really enjoyed it! They were very amused to see the holders on the mikes for Guinness – never seen that before! And they were blown away by the Irish dancing – they have seen it on TV but never up close and personal... more

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5 of 5 stars
mgsparro   3 contributions
Bethesda, MD
20 Jul 2010

My wife and I took our two kids (8&11) to a show here and everyone agreed that the music was really great and the dancing was equally fabulous. Food was not so great, but wash it down with cold beer and it will be a night to remember! more

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4 of 5 stars
TravelinKiki   62 contributions
Maryland
16 Jul 2010

The musicians and the dancers were fantastic! They were really the highlight of the evening. Personally, I love how the singing was broken up with the dancing, which left me feeling satisfied and not that anything had been overdone. The food wasn't my favorite part of the evening. The seafood chowder had large chunks of fish and even a whole... more

Management response from
MerryPloughboy, Owner

Thank for your comments and we are glad you enjoyed the show so much. Just to say, our chowder is quite chunky which is the house style of chowder we do. We try and ensure that everyone gets plenty of fish in their chowder and at least one full mussel in it's shell. The shell is actually intended as a...

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5 of 5 stars
Wheelz369   3 contributions
Warrington, Pennsylvania
8 Jul 2010

If you are going to one diner show this is it ! Music, dancing and traditional food provide you with a great evening. Music and food were great. If you have a small group, 2-6, ask to sit on the side stage where you up close and personal. The side view may not be as great as the front tables,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rosiemoran   1 contribution
Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
6 Jul 2010

My husband, son, daughter,and I spent our last night in Ireland at the Merry Ploughboy pub. It was not on our tour, but I had booked it separately, since it sounded like something we (and especially my husband} would enjoy. It turned out to be the best night of our stay. We had great food (and drink) a terrific show,... more

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3 of 5 stars
bbcmmb   4 contributions
florida
26 Jun 2010
2
people found this review helpful

Not sure how this place get's such great food reviews. I had probably my worst lamb stew ever. Went as as part of a tour group and everyone complained about the food. I ordered lamb stew and it was like little hard hockey pucks in broth (not gravy). My wife ordered the prime rib and it was a skinny overcooked... more

Management response from
MerryPloughboy, Owner

Dear Sir, Thank you for your comment that you enjoyed the show but I’m genuinely disappointed and surprised to hear you had issues with your meal. Our waiting staff at the show check on each and every table to ensure that everything is satisfactory for guests and if a problem is alerted to us we always attempt to correct it....

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5 of 5 stars
gilli   14 contributions
wales
7 Jun 2010

a fantastic evening with transport from the city. a very good meal with very good service great irish dancing and best of all the band highly recommended more

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5 of 5 stars
ConamaraGirl   3 contributions
Waukesha, Wisconsin
4 Jun 2010

This place is great! The food is great but the band is amazing! These guys really sing from the heart. Dancers were fantastic. I've been to a number of different venues in Ireland over the years and this one is by far the most outstanding. It's a must see! Number one on my list. more

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5 of 5 stars
Malahide2   1 contribution
1 Jun 2010

MY sister has limited mobility but we were given a great table and the band sung happy birthday to her for her 50th which made her night. Great atmosphere and a fantastic night out. more

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5 of 5 stars
AZ_Cameo   1 contribution
Bowie, Maryland
31 May 2010

My sister and I took a two week trip to Europe in 2009 and by far the highlight of the experience was our evening at the Merry Ploughboy Pub. We wanted to experience traditional Irish music and dancing and the Pub's evening show offered the best of both! I bought their Live in Concert CD and still listen to it... more

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The Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub Address

Edmondstown Road | Rockbrook, Dublin Dublin 16, Ireland
Tel: +353-(0)1-4931495 Fax: +353-(0)1-4931495
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