The Merry Ploughboy Gastro Pub — Restaurant in South Dublin

We went there because of all the reviews & photos of food looked super. Well ours was nothing like the photos & the soup had absolutely no flavour at all for a start. People around us, were not happy either, people waiting for food for ages, one table had 2 meals brought out, they were nearly finished that & asked was there any chance the other 2 meals would be given to their family, about 10mins those 2 arrived. Another family ordered drinks & Miwadi for the kids, I don't know how long it took to actually get the plastic cups for the kids. I asked for an extra slice of brown bread with the soup & I might aswell have been asking for her left arm !! My hubby was waiting & waiting & waiting, the staff were chatting away & no sign of the bread, I asked again & off she went & got it. My turkey dinner was tastless, my husbands steak sandwich was the worst he got he said. I asked for a slice of meat for the dog, she wouldn't eat it either 🤔

The staff had no interest in been there, no initiative either.

I had not been there in years & thought we would try it out but it was an absolute waste of money & my hubby took Alka-Seltzer when he got home. I drank lots of water & feel better now.

We won't be back & I won't be recommending the food...

Went last night for first meal out since restrictions lifted.

The seating: Our group was seated in a covered outdoor area with the potential to seat about 25 people, it was 1/2-3/4 full when we first sat down but we were the last there when we ordered desert. I felt it was well ventilated so I felt safe. It was a lovely warm evening but there were heaters installed so I imagine this would be a very nice seating area even on a cooler night. There was also some individual booth style seating further up which could probably be requested if you wanted to feel even safer.

The staff: The staff were incredible, they made us feel so at ease and were chatty and friendly throughout. Service was very prompt.

The food: Great menu, something for everyone. We had the steak ciabata, the carbonara and the Cajun burger, all were delicious. The vegetarian sweet potato and chickpea curry also looked very tempting. for dessert we had the toblorone cake and the ferrero Roche cheesecake, both were fabulous and beautifully plated.

We have booked to...

Was here Sunday 27th Nov at about 3.30pm with 2 hiking friends. When we walked in we politely asked a woman (possible manager) for a table for 3. She informed us that they were booked out and that they were not serving food outside as they had complaints about it been too cold. She said we could sit outside and order drinks which we accepted. While outside having our drinks a family arrived and sat outside also. After a while I seen the family served food so I asked waitress for a menu she said no problem and went inside to get menus. After a few minutes she arrived back and said sorry we are not serving food outside. I said they just got food over, she just replied sorry and went off. On our way out a couple walked in and asked is it possible to get a table and we're told no problem in a few minutes. Last time I was here with a large group after a hike they wouldn't even let us drink in the bar. We had to drink I the hall on way into the lounge. Very bad service and they seem to dislike Hikers. Staff didn't seem friendly at...