Bayside Inn

The place is run down, looks like something out of Shameless, the décor is dated, worn out, a bar full of local cynics at the bar, on the plus side good pint, and the staff are good,

It’s strange that I keep reviewing this place, as I don’t go there terribly often…
Was there the other night anyway. Same shit Wetherspoons atmosphere. I went to the bar and ordered a pint of blackcurrant and a packet of scampi fries (given that I wasn’t boozing). The baldy, cranky-​faced bloke behind the bar (anyone who has drank there will know who I mean) literally THREW the packet of salted snacks at me. His colleague (a young lady, never less than pleasant) actually felt it necessary to come over, pick up the bag and place it front of me properly while apologising for her co-worker’s behaviour. So there’s still some decency in the world, anyway.
Plus they charged me € 3.50 for some cordial and water in a pint glass and a packet of crisps. Outrageous.
Don’t worry, this shall be my last review of the Bayside Inn, as I shan’t be frequenting that establishment ever again.

Bayside Inn wouldn’t be a local of mine but I do go every Christmas Eve without fail (okay, I missed one year because I was spending it in Maryland).
They did an nice job inside with a recent refurbishment but they could do with an exterior face lift as you can see from the photo.
Christmas Eve is a bit of an exception as the pub is jammers and you can’t move but on any other night you are almost guaranteed a comfy seat. I’ve never had a problem looking for a taxi afterwards but you should hang around as there is a fantastic chipper next door (nothing like some greasy food after a few drinks!)