The Irish Times Pub — Restaurant in Melbourne

What can I say? This place to me is like a marriage. Mostly excellent but it has its moments. I love it, then I hate it, then I love it all over again. Over the years I’ve had some of the best and worst times here 🤣, however, to be fair, it’s been mostly good. The staff have pretty much always been excellent and the food is awesome- especially the shepherds pie and the Guinness pie; their burger is fantastic as well. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere changes like the seasons with day and night giving you completely different experiences. They often have excellent live music on the weekends- Friday and Saturday nights which I recommend but expect it to be busy. On certain occasions like St Paddies day management can get a little flustered and even appear ‘curt’ but then again it’s a massive day for them with lots of moving parts so is kind of forgivable. The bar staff are solid! They’re friendly, respectful and welcoming- and I’ve seen a few come and go over the years but that has always been something you can depend on. They’re open late’ish’ most nights which is good for the locals and those looking for a little nightcap on their way home so expect the crowds to be a mixed bunch of souls. Then again it’s an Irish themed pub (I say that because there’s virtually nothing Irish about the place at all; it’s entirely Indian - micromanaged from Delhi and completely fake - probably should be called the Indian Times rather than the Irish Times) and on that front they pretty much hit the mark. So, whether you’re in town for while or just passing through pop in or plan a night out; you probably won’t be disappointed. Then again, you might be. The thugs on the door are a genuine piece of work and seem to live in their own fantasy word. They’ll concoct any number of stories based on pure fiction to either allow or reject entry; entirely detached from any reality or connection to the venue itself. A point to highlight this, I was refused entry this very evening with a ‘point-blank’ charge of them ‘having physically removed me (of all people) from the venue a week ago; when I haven’t been there in months and certainly have never been kicked out of ‘anywhere’ ever. The reason being, apparently, that I, “sprayed some bar girl… blah blah blah” huh? Me? Sprayed her with what? No. I tried telling the man he was mistaken but his cromagnon brain just couldn’t process it. Even having presented other local businessmen to vouch for my innocence and his absolute error, just had him bark, “so are you calling me a liar?”… well buddy, I guess I am. You’re not only a liar, but a wholly unprofessional self serving Neanderthal thug who thinks has license to dictate entry. So maybe you shouldn’t go there after all. Needless to say his fantasy and false accusations are entirely wrong. You might also find your drinks spiked, like I did once, but that’s another story. Again, it’s like a horrible marriage; one you’re never quite sure you should...

My recent visit to The Irish Times pub was nothing short of deeply troubling and marred by a severe lack of professionalism and ethical considerations.

We had booked a table for a group of 11, hoping for a pleasant evening of camaraderie and good times during a birthday celebration. However, what transpired during our time at the pub left us shocked and appalled.

From the moment we arrived and took our seats, an unsettling incident unfolded. A patron seated at a nearby table began hurling abusive and offensive language at us, showing an absolute lack of respect and decency. This individual's behaviour was not only aggressive but also laced with racial undertones.

The most disappointing aspect was the pub's response to this unfortunate situation. Upon reporting the issue to the staff, they claimed they couldn't relocate us due to a supposedly full bar and suggested that we personally approach the abusive individual to request better behaviour — an approach that is potentially dangerous considering the escalating aggression displayed by the man.

Even more disheartening was the pub's continued service of alcohol to this abusive patron throughout the evening. This not only showcased their lack of responsibility but also their complicity in enabling his behavior. It's worth noting that such actions directly contravene the basic principles of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) mandated by Australian legislation.

This entire incident raises significant concerns about The Irish Times pub's ethics and commitment to patron safety and well-being. The fact that they failed to address a blatant case of aggression within their establishment reflects poorly on their staff's training and their overall management.

It is my intention to explore avenues to report this incident to appropriate regulatory bodies, as it underscores the need for a review into the pub's practices and their adherence to legal and ethical standards.

I sincerely hope that this review serves as a cautionary tale for others and prompts The Irish Times to take a hard look at their internal policies and procedures to prevent such distressing incidents from occurring...

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That's what we do with a drunken sailor That's what we do with a drunken sailor That's what we do with a drunken sailor Early in the morning!

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