A year or so ago, I wouldn't have even been caught drinking at this pub, even if it was just to run in and use the loo. You know how every town always has a popular pub, a slightly poncy pub, and a rough as old dogs pub? Well, this was the latter. The decor was all dark swirly carpets, whilst dodgy blokes leaning up against the bar made you want to keep walking.
A couple of weeks ago I heard my friends saying that they were drinking down the Poyntz. Surely some mistake? Then I was taken a couple of weeks and guess what? It's gone all trendy. Ah, lifestyle programmes and Sarah Beany, you have so much influence in the world. I know its pretty formulaic to have stripped wood floors and bashed up leather sofas, but I think it seems to work. In this superficial world, even the old Poyntz has had a makeover, and surprisingly, doesn't look like mutton dressed as lamb.
There is a pool table at the back, and a beer garden to be enjoyed when the weather is nice. The barman even told me that on their new menu they do cocktails. Who would have thought it? read more