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    Blue Bar

    3.5 (34 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Gastropubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Looks good, but made both of us sick
    Megan K.

    Well Yelp let us down with this one. We walked in and had to tell the waiter twice we would like to sit outside. Finally were seated and ordered and it took a bit, then I waited 20 minutes for him to come over to get my coleslaw that came with our meal that I didn't get and to ask for some mayo. Then we waited for the check for a good half hour after eating. Horrible service. Then my husband and I both barely made it back to our B&B where we were both fighting for the bathroom because our burgers we both had made us extremely sick. Not a good experience and I wouldn't recommend going here unless you really want a close relationship with your toilet for several hours.

    funky menu
    Nnenna I.

    Tip: book early as it gets really busy on Sundays. Our first time here, we wanted to try the award winning chicken wings. Got to the pub at 2:30 and it was packed! We got a table at the back (lobster room). Ordered the award wining chicken wings with chips on the side. Good wings, wasn't the best but they were tasty. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

    Blue blue blue
    Cristin L.

    I've been to Blue Bar on numerous occasions and the food has never let us down truth be told. The only downside about the place is its so popular! It can be so busy on a weekend night. On our latest visit we had the Ploughmans Sharing Platter as a snack. I might agree with Rachel L and say it's not really enough for two people, but then again it's a sharing starter from what we could tell from the menu. It could do with more bread and less smoked cheese. Maybe some cheddar? it is a ploughmans after all. Apart from that it was very good. We only wanted a small snack, so it was perfect. Another thing, I liked their water. 1 EUR for a glass per person, but refills are free. This include sparkling water.

    Small wings
    Ellen S.

    The Blue bar has a nice outside terrace overlooking the bay, so on a nice days try to grab one of those seats. We were sitting inside in a corner, it was quite dark but cozy. I liked all the nautical decorations, For years I have been reading about those wings in Blue Bar, that supposedly are the best wings in Ireland. I ordered the small portion (9 euro), which was actually loads, and I couldn't finish them. So a large portion would definitely be for sharing. Those wings were pretty darn good! They were big, meaty and juicy. The sauce was a little bit sweet with a bit of kick afterwards. My preference is to have them a little spicier and less sweet, but that's my own personal taste. My skinny fries were more like shoestring fries, not much taste of them to be honest. Overall experience: good wings, but didn't wow me to bring me back here for more. The rest of the menu I found to be quite expensive (mains around 20 euro, which is quite steep for lunch!) Also, we had to wait almost one hour for our food to be brought out.

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    Val L.

    Food was OK but the service was VERY slow. It took them 25 min to bring the starters and another 25 to bring the mains. Staff were nice, btw. Food was also expensive. Nice beer selection tough

    SarAh B.

    I brought two of my tourist friends here for lunch. We originally wanted to go to stoop your head next door but it was too full so decided on blue bar because of the good reviews. How we were dissapointed!!! The bar itself is very cool. The decor is great and it has a wonderful atmosphere but that is where it ends. The staff were friendly but very slow to come and take our order. The food was ridiculously over prices for a bar. We got the seafood platter and calamari. The platter was very small with not much of selection. The lobster was delicious but the crab was doused in Mayo so you couldn't even taste the meat. My friend got the burger which was dry and over cooked. All in all I won't be back. The food was okay but no way near the quality it should have been for the price they charged.

    Mary T M.

    Love everything about blue.. Setting on the seafront, to die for chicken wings.. Be careful tho the large portion is huge. Between two it's even big!!! Burgers are yum. Can b very busy during summer months. Be prepared to give ur name and sit at bar or grab a drink and go outside onto harbour. Cocktail menu is nice too..

    The Full Monty burger ... Yum !

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    Outstanding food great service and a fantastic atmosphere. The best ribs I have ever had.

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    Be prepared to give ur name and sit at bar or grab a drink and go outside onto harbour.

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    Ollies - Ollie Grimes mocking the death of George Floyd.

    Ollies

    4.3(4 reviews)
    0.7 km

    Had dinner here for the the first time ( as we are here on vacation) and I must say, it's amazing!…read more The employees are friendly and the food is good quality and great tasting! The WINGS are a must try! Our servers names was Stephen and he was wonderful. We even asked about Irish Coffee and he told us we we should try it out and it did not disappoint! We would absolutely recommend this place for anyone interested in a wide selection of delicious bites! This place was one of our top experiences during our vacation. The menu from Ollie's is offered a few days out of the week, it includes tasty bites like the ribs and wings. The resteraunt has a different name ( I wish I could remember the exact name) but it is a steakhouse and next to Ollie's!!

    Takes a lot and i mean a lot for me to 5 star a place. But oh my god the first place to ever bust a…read moregut . The decor was stylish the staff where amazing so helpful and delightful. Now i didnt get a pic of the starter it was a simple starter for me th3se little potatoes in lousiana hot sauce with dip and it was amazing the other half had firied cheese thingy cant remember what it was and an ice cold cocktail . Next the main course louisana wings which where messy but ohhhhh so good And then the celery and dip to cool ya down from those wings. Also came with baby ribs which literally fell off the bone like it had been boiled i was struggling as the wings never seemed to end. The food around me was also looking like it was packed onto the plates. I had heard of ollies a few times but never been and my god i will be going back for sure for food hidden gem in skerries an absolute treat and destroyed my hunger the speed of food prep was crazy 4 mins from starter order to the plate . Deffo one for groups and prepare to get messy. The fries are rustic and the portions are man portions no sexisim intended

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    Raffs on the Corner - Mojito & Passion Breeze

    Raffs on the Corner

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.7 km
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    So, this was my first time visiting Raffs. It's not too…read morebad. It's quite spacious and bright, they even have an open fire (which heats the entire bottom half of the bar!) The staff were lovely, very helpful and sweet. We were here for a birthday celebration, so only drinks were had. I fancied some sweet potato fries but when I went up to order some the kitchen was closed. At 10pm. That was annoying. Their cocktails and delicious, only €6 for most of them. They do an awesome Jelly Donut shot, too. The passion breeze cocktail is, by far, the best one on the menu. I felt like I was on holiday! I also need to mention the ladies toilets. They're so cute! I know that might sound a bit weird but I think it's hard to find some really nice toilets for the ladies these days. The cubicles were really big, the doors locked, they were clean and nobody could peek under haha. They have a gorgeous soap and lotion set over every sink, huge mirrors and the entire room is spotless. It was a pleasant surprise. The ONLY issue I would have is that the toilet are situated behind the restaurant section, so if there's people eating, you have to pass all the way through to get to them. There are other toilets up at the top of the bar, albeit not as big as the main ones. These toilets are right beside where the bands play, so, awkward. The menu looks good, some great veggie options. Good prices, too. €5 for a pint of Budweiser, which isn't too bad. Overall, it's a nice little spot!

    Excellent experience. We went for lunch - BF got the soup & sandwich special, he was very please;…read morethe ham & cheese toastie I got needed a little some, perhaps a sharper cheddar, but the side salad was well dressed and it was hot and fresh. We returned for dinner, because after 7pm there isn't much else open in Skerries, and we'd already eaten at Stoop Your Head earlier in the week. We decided to do tapas style dinner, which was an excellent idea. The ribs were delicious, perfectly cooked and the BBQ sauce is the BEST I've had in Ireland. The wings were juicy, not dry, and the sauces (hot sauce & garlic-honey) were tasty, clearly made with quality ingredients, and I'd be surprised to learn they were made off-premises. The caesar salad was delicious (real "American" bacon), and the chili that came with the nachos was excellent. Guac was a little meh, but everything else about the meal was superb. I love the interior of the restaurant. It's cute, clean, plenty of comfortable chairs. Staff is lovely, really friendly and attentive. Will return!

    Blue Bar - bars - Updated August 2026

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