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04/10/2024: Not for me, didn't like the atmosphere or feel one bit comfortable here. Old mans pub

16/08/2024: Really nice friendly pub, great atmosphere

14/01/2025: I am saddened by the news to hear that chapter 2 will not be reopening after the new year. It had friendly staff, amazing food, and a lovely atmosphere. I wish all the staff and management the best in their future endeavours. Thank you for your service.

06/11/2024: Very nice breakfast, excellent coffees

29/07/2026: Last Sunday evening, after Mayo’s unforgettable All-Ireland victory, myself and a few close friends stopped in Moate on our way home from Dublin. We were eager to catch the Sunday Game, and with our timing bringing us into Moate at around 9.30, Don’s Bar was the first place we spotted showing it. From the moment we walked through the door, the welcome from the staff and locals was incredible. It felt like walking into a surprise birthday party; the whole place rose to its feet and cheered Mayo’s victory. For a few moments, they made us feel ten feet tall. After such a momentous and emotional day, that welcome was every bit as special as the occasion itself and is something we will never forget. A sincere thank you to everyone in Don’s Bar, Moate, for the warmth, kindness and generosity you showed us. It was a beautiful reminder of everything that is good about sport, community and the people of Ireland.

15/06/2026: We stopped for lunch while on a road trip. The food was very good and decent value.

18/05/2026: €19.20 for 2 scones, 2 tea and Latte and carton of cheap low quality juice is way too expensive, this is Dublin pricing. Scones were not good, tasted the same as premix scone packs one would get in supermarket. Edit: These are genuine reviews based on experience of both locations & I take zero pleasure in providing poor review. Unfortunately, the scones were not nice and tasted the same as a mixture, maybe it was a bad couple of scones on the day, unfortunately they were not nice. As for pricing, I fully appreciate the rising cost of running a business based on what was provided on the day quality wise it just was not great.

20/10/2024: Let us stand there looking at the menu deciding what we wanted for about 5 mins, only when we go to order does she decide to tell us there’s no pizza. Why wouldn’t you tell us as you stood there watching us?

19/06/2024: We visited this hotel while in Waterford. The staff here are friendly, polite, mannerly and helpful. The bar/restaurant staff particularly is what stands out. If I was to be critical I would say I preferred the old food menu, the fish and chips is not the same as it once was. Lovely spot to visit.

24/04/2024: Lovey food and ambiance. Great staff. Was so nice to wind down and enjoy a meal after browsing around boutiques in Waterford all morning. Had the roast beef and it was as nice as the frock I bought earlier. Treat yourself and enjoy a nice meal by the sea.