Thomas Maher Bar — Restaurant in Waterford

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tomas Maher’s Bar – A Whiskey Lover’s Hidden Gem!

If you're a whiskey lover, Tomas Maher’s is an absolute must in Waterford! I discovered a delicious local Irish whiskey here – sweet, smooth, and beautifully mixed in-house. I was actually coughing that day, and after a few sips... I felt so much better! 😂 It was that good. I ended up buying the bottle!

The atmosphere is warm, local, and full of character – a true Irish pub experience without the touristy feel. The staff know their stuff and are happy to recommend something special (like that amazing whiskey!).

It’s the kind of place where you come in for one drink and leave with a story... and maybe a bottle. 🥃 It's definitely one of my favourite stops...

This pub matches a lot of the criteria of the traditional ("old man") pub, but misses a few of them. Locals may be familiar with the legend of the past owner, who refused entry to women until relatively recently. So the "old man" box is definitely checked.

Looking around, you'll find lots of old decor, a wide range of spirits - including the pig's own-brand whiskey. There's likely to be a local clientele, and sports on the TV. However, I couldn't find any atmosphere at all; no banter or feeling of homeliness. Besides this, I was pretty disappointed by the narrow range of beers - but the...

This is the quintessential man's pub. Well, it isn't just a man's pub. It's a woman's pub too. Great atmosphere here. Tight enough on space but don't let that bother you. You'll feel comfortable in the setting while you settle into a corner or small table dotted around the premises. Nice friendly staff. Good music session of a Friday night. I like visiting here as its one of the few pubs that has held onto its character and ambience. Little beer garden out the back if ya feel like a breather at any stage... lots of history associated...