Brubakers in Dundalk

The entry was €20 per person, and we spent another €15–25 each on drinks and food, which felt a bit on the expensive side. Personally, I think a lower door price would make it even more appealing. That said, the atmosphere was excellent—lively crowd, great music, and really friendly service. We had a lot of fun overall. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you want to hang out with a group of friends and enjoy a vibrant night out.

The atmosphere in this place is amazing, and I can honestly recommend it for a pleasant time. But the service really disappointed me. I asked about Guinness 0.0 — the waitress simply said they didn’t have it and didn’t offer any alternatives. I had to literally pull information out of her about what they did have. When I said I was waiting for my girlfriend and we would only be having drinks, she rolled her eyes — a pretty unpleasant moment, especially considering this is a bar and restaurant, not a cafeteria. In the end she also brought me a sweet cider, even though there are less sweet options on the menu. When I pointed out the difference between Guinness and sweet cider, she didn’t even apologize, just smiled. After that I paid and left. It’s a shame, because the atmosphere is great, but the staff’s attitude completely kills the desire to stay.

We ordered their fries and Chicken wings. Big portions and delicious. Place has good vibe.

We had our wedding reception in Brubakers in July and are still in awe at how well it went. Firstly, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond what you’d normally get at a “typical” wedding. They were friendly, personable and got to know our guests drink orders as the night went on. The food was incredible, the party platters went down a treat and everybody loved the variety and amount of food. The grazing / charcuterie table went down a storm and everybody has been commenting on it since then. The decor was gorgeous, the extra flowers, the mirror, the TV screens all added little touches that helped make our day amazing. Larry and Shauna thank you so much for everything you did to help our wedding day be exactly what we wanted. We are forever indebted to you.