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Review of Rody Bolands

Rody Bolands
Ranked #237 of 3,365 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 27 January 2024

If you are a student please do not go to this bar, we were completely unlawfully refused entry as 3 20 year old students by the rude and obnoxious bartender, we all very happily presented ID to then be told the bar is 21’s and up, which when questioned on he said it is 21’s all the time, which is not true and myself and friends have frequented this pub before from the age of 18. So I urge students to avoid this pub to not put a dampener on your night by being unlawfully turned away.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Thank Dave S
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Reviewed 5 September 2023

Not the first time I have visited Rudys, A friend & I called early afternoon on Sunday 26th August 2023 for lunch.

The staff were really friendly and accomodating. There were very few customers in when we arrived but shortly afterwards a number arrived and sat near us. Not a problem usually but they came in to wtach a football match and the TV was raised in volume for them

This was the only reason I did not give a full 5 stars for our visit as the noise of the football made it very uncomfortable to stay

We had our lunch and left.

Food was excellent and well presented

Will I be back, probably, but not if there is football on, I go to a pub to relax, if I want to watch a game, I'll stay at home

Date of visit: August 2023
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Thank flame01
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Reviewed 25 July 2023

Gorgeous food & atmosphere. Great value for money. Staff were lovely. Will definitely return. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
Thank 59deirdrec
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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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