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PRICE RANGE
US$6 - US$32
CUISINES
Irish, Pub, Pizza, Grill, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Sponsored by: Merrys Gastro Pub

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Locally Sourced Produce
1. Locally Sourced Produce
Unique from Farm to Fork Locally Sourced Meat.
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2. Oldest Licensed Establishment
2. Oldest Licensed Establishment
We are the oldest Licensed establishment since 1868
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3. Weekend Specials
3. Weekend Specials
Enjoy your Weekends with Live Music and Crafted Beers.
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We ordered a shared starter and two main courses. Half an hour later all our food (starter and main) arrived together. Neither of the mains were hot (a pasta and a pulled pork). We were hoping to ask for this to be rectified but found...it difficult to grab the attention of staff, and no one checked back with us to see how the food was. The pork itself was nice, but quite a small serving given the price and that the flatbread was very hard and that they had forgotten to bring the chips. I mentioned these issues to the server once she returned to clear plates (still not asking if the food was good) and got little to no answer or pardon for the problems. I would not return.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023 via mobile

Set out to have a few beers 🍻 before dinner at home! Ordered a few drinks which were delivered promptly Watching some lovely meals delivered to the next table we couldn't resist & ordered dinner . WOW , food was superb, service from a fantastic...from a young man called Finbar , really refreshing to see such superb service . Definitely one for the short list 🥇🥂More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Had a fabulous dinner with my husband in Merrys. Steak was perfection, desert was divine. Staff were all very attentive especially our waitress Emily. Couldn’t fault any of our experience. A huge thanks to Emmilene who managed to give us a table despite us not...having a booking and the restaurant being so busy. Thanks for a wonderful evening and we will definitely be back 👏🏻👏🏻More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023 via mobile

I’d like to start with the only positive of this place and that’s the decor. Everything else is of a really poor standard. The food was terrible, overcooked and no real taste at all. Didn’t care most of the food wasn’t eaten when collecting the...dishes which sat on the table for way too long. No one even asked if the food was ok. Very expensive bar food. The service was up with the worst I’ve experienced. Drinks took ages to come after ordering and had to wait ages to order more when the bar wasn’t busy. Side dishes came out half way through the meal. One of main things for me was the friendliness. Felt very unwelcome. Kids weren’t allowed to walk to the bathroom by themselves when it wasn’t busy. We had three kids with us that day and they are all old enough to go toilet by themselves. Never had this issue anywhere.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

Terrible service and didn’t feel welcome with our kids in the slightest. The food was Tasteless and so overpriced.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Merry’s is owned and operated by the charming and gracious Emilene. Her staff are welcoming and helpful. They looked after us, but at the same time, they weren’t omnipresent. The food was delicious, and up to Emilene’s high standards. Our meals were beautiful. I tried...the Pepperoni Passion Pizza, and was so glad I did. Mmmm. I highly recommend Merry’s for the food, the atmosphere and staff. Emilene has Dungarvan’s best restaurant. Book ahead if you can. You won’t be sorry!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

Great spot! Lovely food and exceptional service. Our server Dylan went above and beyond. Definitely will return!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023 via mobile

Didnt dine here but did have a lovely evening with friends over a few drinks. The decor is traditional high quality Irish pub style with booths, alcoves and pews serving to create a nice ambience. Dates back to 1868 or so the sign says, easy...to see why it is still a popular venue. Music after 9.30pm some nights apparently but we didnt stay for that. The food did look appetising, we will be sure to drop back another time for that. Lovely friendly staff, from senior to junior and excellent Guinness.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023 via mobile

Really nice place, second time visiting on our holiday because the food was so good. Very friendly people and a great selection of drinks.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023

We had an absolutely delightful experience at this restaurant! The food surpassed our expectations, and the service was truly exceptional. The seafood platter we ordered was simply amazing, and the portion sizes were so generous that it felt like a sharing platter. To top it...off, we treated ourselves to some delicious cocktails that perfectly complemented the meal. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

Had a lovely meal in Merrys with family. Food was excellent. Service was good and good value. Old worldy feel to place. Worth a visit

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023

Great experience at merrys, food was fab, the wings and ribs in particular and also the local veg. Nice atmosphere with very attentive staff. Emily looked after us from start to finish and ensured we had everything we needed.. Will be back soon for a...meal or to grab a takeaway!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023 via mobile

Excellent food and good value. Really pleasant staff . Very quick service. Most of all a wonderful welcome for our 2 dogs

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 July 2023

Amazing Experience, we all loved it. I rang to reserve a table and the lady was very helpful from first interactions. I explained we'd two small children and we were seated in a nice area near the front bar. Staff were very friendly and helpful...and the food was amazing! The youngsters had cheesy pasta from the kids menu (which had a good selection) and they made a good attempt at the huge portion. We had Patatas Bravas for starters which were delicious. The 12oz steak was beautifully cooked and my wife had the chicken fillet burger which she said was so crispy and tender. The staff were very attentive to our table. I can't fault the place...the Guinness is class too...so creamy! We'll definitely be back when in Dungarvan again.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

A bit disappointed. Service was poor. Missing cutlery and had to ask for my drinks order. When staters arrived, which we’re delicious btw, the side of sweet potato fries only arrived when we were finished. Mains were poor though. I ordered the pasta linguine. It...was really dry and tasteless. I left 80% of it. The catch of the day was over cooked and dry. The waitress seemed not bothered when collecting the dishes that were left uneaten. Nobody asked if we were ok or wanted a dessert, which we didn’t. Atmosphere was lacking and we were seated in a dark spot behind a door even though there were plenty of better tables available.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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I don't think there is anything specifically Gluten Free. You can find a menu on online. Sorry, Trip Advisor will not allow me to post the direct link, or, apparently even to allude that there is one. Merrys does say at... More
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Merrys Gastro Pub is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5