Decent pint can’t complain but an “Irish tavern” with a memorial to King George on the wall , the crown above their logo and a sign with “ for her majesty “ is a slap in the face to the struggles and history of Irishmen , the bar staff were as nice as could be but the owners obviously want to cash in quick on the Irish drinking culture but have done it in an utterly disgusting way , no Irish bar should have British memorabilia on the wall reminding the countrymen of hundreds of years oppression, years of famine brought on under the British rule. Eamon De Valera would be turning in his grave. Absolutely disgusting scenes to walk into. the only thing Irish in that bar was myself utterly ridiculous, if you’re coming from home give this place a miss for...
Read moreHad a great time at Katie O’Brien’s Irish Tavern in Durham this past Friday! The place itself was immaculate, with great vibes that made the night even better. The staff were lovely and polite, always making sure I was well taken care of. I tried a mix of 4 drinks, including cocktails, wine, and of course, a Guinness, and they were all decent – really hit the spot! I also indulged in 6 shots, and everything went down smoothly. Definitely would recommend this place and I’ll be...
Read moreOnce in a while a venue comes along and just completely knocks it out of the park, ruining every other place for you. For me, that was Katie O'brien's.
The place has a warm atmosphere, mingled with a sense of home while fulfilling its promise of giving you an absolutely banging night to remember (or not remember in many cases). With live music and Guinness on tap and a gaggle of staff to accommodate your almost every need, Katie's IS the...
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