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“Rodys is the best bar in Rathmines ”
Review of Rody Bolands

Rody Bolands
Ranked #234 of 3,364 Restaurants in Dublin
Price range: €9 - €15
Cuisines: Irish, Steakhouse, Healthy, Pub
Description: Traditional Irish Bar Serving Homemade Food 7 Days A Week
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Description: Traditional Irish Bar Serving Homemade Food 7 Days A Week
Reviewed 17 July 2023

Simply the best bar in Rathmines . The food was great, the beer was cool and the welcome was warm. I’ve been eating and drinking here for many years. I’d highly recommend.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Thank garrett s
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Reviewed 28 March 2023

A very disappointing Saturday night meal. We ordered lamb shank with veg and a lasagna. We waited for about 50 mins for our food. When it was eventually served, we had to ask for the cutlery so we could eat it, another 5 mins. The potatoes and veg served with the lamb were cold. We were given another portion of mashed potatoes which tasted like they’d be reheated a few times. The lasagna was far too salty. We definitely won’t be returning there to eat in the future .

Date of visit: March 2023
Thank Passenger785411
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Reviewed 26 March 2023

The food here is just amazing,
I was there on Paddy's day and we both had a beautiful Roast Pork dinner. As usual the food was excellent and the staff so attentive and professional, it was a crazy busy day in there, large groups of people and all around Paddy's day and Cheltenham mayhem. The staff took it all in their stride and never missed a beat. Drinks and food were served without delay. I honestly don't know how the waiting staff weaved their way through the happy revellers and never dropped a plate.
We were there again yesterday evening Saturday 25 March 2023. Again amazing service.
Per the waiter's recommendation I chose the special which was Chicken Madras...wow...it was just gorgeous. Quite a large portion and let me tell you, they do not skimp on the chicken. I have been in other places where sometimes the chicken is a wee bit skimped on and the meal is bumped up with vegetables instead, not in Rody Boland's you get a load of chicken but also a healthy content of vegetables.
If you want a really good meal and friendly service go to Rody Boland's.
If you want just a pint or a drink and friendly service go to Rody Boland's.
I cannot recommend it highly enough, it has it all.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Thank MaryClarkeCavan
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Reviewed 8 March 2023 via mobile

Excellent bar. Great atmosphere. The food and wine were both lovely. Staff are a credit to the place, nothing was a bother to them! If I had to fault it, I would say the chips could definitely be better.

Date of visit: March 2023
Thank Shannon G
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Reviewed 3 January 2023 via mobile

Had the most delicious potato and chilly soup there with Sunday roast and apple pie for desert, God, what a good night I had there, staff is super friendly as well, I highly recommend this place 5 stars no doubt.

Date of visit: January 2023
Thank Francisco Bruno F
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