The Greyhound
The Greyhound
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Brendan O
Kinsale, Ireland1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Friends
Unbelievably bad service today. We had food and drinks and were planning on spending a lot more time and money in here but the Manager was incredibly rude and ignorant towards us. He Ignored us for 20 minutes after encouraging us to come I side. I went to ask for a drink and was told 'they can usually forget about customers who are inside' by the barman. After a good few eye contacts and noone coming near us I went to the bar to pay and left as I would rather give business to other much nicer bars in kinsale
Better, decent west cork bars in the town.
Better, decent west cork bars in the town.
Written 18 July 2020
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Rosie K
Dublin, Ireland29 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Visited this pub over the weekend with friends and were greeted with very unfriendly staff. I understand the circumstances with social distancing and how there have been evident changes to the pub scene but we didn’t feel one bit welcome. When there is such an emphasis placed on “staycationing” this year and then to be treated like such outsiders in the town, despite trying to pump money into their local economy.. it just makes you wonder. This was the only place where we received a frosty reception on our trip to Kinsale. Would not return again.
Written 14 July 2020
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kenneth m
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Friends
Genuinely the worst experience I've ever had in a bar. Extremely under staffed, owner seems like he just hates people in general. Unbelievably rude, zero people skills. Toilets are filthy.
I don't think one round came out to our table as we had ordered. When we brought it to their attention we were told to wait, while they took orders from other tables.
We actually got up and left in the end,
So many bars and cafés were delighted to have people back in after everything going on and couldn't have been more accommodating.
How this place has got anymore than 1 star is mind boggling.
Never again. Sell up and let someone make the most of it.
I don't think one round came out to our table as we had ordered. When we brought it to their attention we were told to wait, while they took orders from other tables.
We actually got up and left in the end,
So many bars and cafés were delighted to have people back in after everything going on and couldn't have been more accommodating.
How this place has got anymore than 1 star is mind boggling.
Never again. Sell up and let someone make the most of it.
Written 30 July 2021
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John H
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Friends
What an awful bar!! Was met by the most rudest unpleasant bar owner I have ever seen. Did not feel welcome at all, The staff were all so grumpy and seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Waited 30 minutes at our table for drinks and finally ordered and we got our order forgotten about after paying we left ten minutes later. Don’t waste your time with this place it’s unhygienic, no social distancing, the bathrooms inside are a right state this place should be shut down. spend your money in other bars and pubs in kinsale that are more welcoming and comfortable.
Written 15 July 2021
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Julie K
3 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
We had a terrible experience here that finished off an otherwise great weekend in kinsale.
Manager was extremely rude, from what we could see, arguing with everyone. The staff couldn't keep up with the capacity the pub was trying to provide for which meant delayed orders and no social distancing. They were trying to separate our group which then meant we were sitting on top of other people we didn't know, made no sense whatsoever, if they want to enforce this there needs to be less tables. When our drinks finally came after 40 mins we tried to order another round as we knew this would then take ages to come and we were told quite harshly we already have a drink and couldn't order another. The staff were just unwelcoming, impatient and rude, I would not advise anyone to go here, we had a lovely experience in all other bars in kinsale.
Manager was extremely rude, from what we could see, arguing with everyone. The staff couldn't keep up with the capacity the pub was trying to provide for which meant delayed orders and no social distancing. They were trying to separate our group which then meant we were sitting on top of other people we didn't know, made no sense whatsoever, if they want to enforce this there needs to be less tables. When our drinks finally came after 40 mins we tried to order another round as we knew this would then take ages to come and we were told quite harshly we already have a drink and couldn't order another. The staff were just unwelcoming, impatient and rude, I would not advise anyone to go here, we had a lovely experience in all other bars in kinsale.
Written 28 July 2021
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Meghan
Ireland17 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
How is this place getting five star reviews?!?
Terribly rude manager/owner. Clearly hates his job and should definitely not be in hospitality!
Unfortunately he’s getting a lot of business right now because he’s a huge outdoor seating area and, sure, we’re only allowed to eat and drink outside at the moment.
Please avoid giving this place the business, do him a favour and let it close down… there’s other nicer pubs with much much nicer staff and service.
Terribly rude manager/owner. Clearly hates his job and should definitely not be in hospitality!
Unfortunately he’s getting a lot of business right now because he’s a huge outdoor seating area and, sure, we’re only allowed to eat and drink outside at the moment.
Please avoid giving this place the business, do him a favour and let it close down… there’s other nicer pubs with much much nicer staff and service.
Written 15 June 2021
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SC1964
Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Would never return to this bar. The owner was one of the rudest, angriest individuals I’ve ever encountered in the hospitality business. He seems to resent customers and having to serve drinks. He speaks to his staff in a disgraceful way. I couldn’t believe what I watched last weekend. The barman was lovely - despite being belittled at every opportunity - he still took the time to chat pleasantly to us. His boss could learn a thing or two from him.
Written 18 August 2021
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JULDublin
Dublin24 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Very happy to see my old teenage/twenties haunt open and serving delicious pizzas!
Husband very happy to have a pint or two.... first ‘proper one’ in several months!!
Lovely evening sitting outdoors. Thank you!
Husband very happy to have a pint or two.... first ‘proper one’ in several months!!
Lovely evening sitting outdoors. Thank you!
Written 17 July 2020
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Anne
1 contribution
Jul 2020
On holidays from Mayo and thoroughly enjoying our stay in Kinsale. I left my cranky husband and hungry kids in the Greyhound while having a "quick" look in the shops. My husband had a great pint and pizza and staff were excellent with the kids. This bar has perfect outdoor eating facilities considering the current limitations. I would like to thank the staff for their kindness and the friendly banter. Will be back again!!!
Written 20 July 2020
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Darren Whelan
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Couples
Please avoid. This place in an absolute dump. As far as cleanliness is concerned its a complete disgrace. The stink of sewage permeates through the place. The service is atrocious and the owner, a tall slim grey haired guy is the rudest most unwelcoming individual I met in Kinsale. Dont be fooled by the positive reviews. This place is not for visitors to Kinsale. Seems that the staff just look after the locals who drink there. Plenty of other pubs in Kinsale are much more welcoming to visitors. The owner is the big negative in this dive.
Written 25 July 2021
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Freedom527038
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Coming to Kinsale on this Saturday evening with a group of 28 golfers aged from 20 to 70. I was wondering what kind of music will you have on and what time will it start. Some of us would like traditional music, more of us would like just a singer with a guitar doing ballads and some of the younger ones would be looking for a band type of entertainment. Travelling to Cork Thursday morning so any information would be appreciated by Wednesday please
Written 3 September 2018
You should just contact the pub directly about the music but good luck getting 28 people in there!
Written 4 September 2018
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