Harat's Pub — Restaurant in Irkutsk

We've been to another Harat's pub in Ulan Ude and it was a blast! We loved it!

Armed with that experience, once we arrived in Irkutsk, we went straight to its "sister" pub, only to find the staff gathered arounda a TV watching a game and almost totally ignoring us.

The food was subpar and the overall feeling was like mistakenly dropping in at a secret mobster gathering where everybody is wondering what on earth are you doing there and contemplate to kick you out but eventually just ignore you.

The pub's idea is nice, but it's people who make it...

Nice, almost authentic Irish pub in the lively 130 district of Irkutsk. The sound of the movies on display is low, the selection of beers on tap is very nice. Try the fresh made potato chips, the are very good. You can order in English, the man behind the bar is friendly. When we were there some sixty Chinese tourists came in and the atmosphere did not change. We said cheers and so did all other guests. Very enjoyable. A place recommanded...

O.K. so normally we wouldn't we try an Irish bar in Russia as we are on holiday to escape the West! but we needed the loo and thought oh this place looks nice for a beer. Luckily our great barman pulled us a delicious dark Russian beer [O.K. it was from St Petersburg not Irkutsk but it was great tasting, and much better than heavy Guinness for me]. It's in a great area for nightlife and restaurants. Alas our trip here was...