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W.J. South's Pub

36 Reviews

#14 of 56 Nightlife in Limerick

Nightlife, Bars & Clubs

Open Now: 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM

4 Quinlan Street, Limerick, Ireland

Open today: 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Review Highlights

“A beautiful pub”

I sought out this pub as I learned at the Frank McCourt Museum that this was where he had his first... read more

Reviewed September 30, 2018

raqueldowd

Omaha, Nebraska

“Southy’s”

A beautiful and historic pub; a definite must visit for anyone after visiting the Frank McCourt... read more

Reviewed February 5, 2018

HWyattnichol

Baltimore, Maryland

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4.0 36 reviews

Excellent49%
Very good33%
Average5%
Poor5%
Terrible8%

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“great atmosphere”(3 reviews)

“limerick city”(3 reviews)

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A popular pub with a friendly ambiance and great food.

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Hours Today: 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM

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4 Quinlan Street, Limerick, Ireland

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+353 56 131 8850

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seldducie

County Limerick, Ireland

236

Reviewed December 22, 2018 via mobile

Very Disappointing

Went here last night for a few Christmas work drinks..... We had pre-booked finger food, as last year it was amazing. However this year we handed over €140.00 for 4 miserable baskets of finger food! Utterly disgusted!!!! Total rip-off at this time of the year!...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank seldducie

raqueldowd

Omaha, Nebraska

10814

Reviewed September 30, 2018

A beautiful pub

I sought out this pub as I learned at the Frank McCourt Museum that this was where he had his first drink. It was so beautiful I asked to take some pictures. I enjoyed a delicious Irish coffee and read several local papers. Like many...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank raqueldowd

doniegg

County Cork, Ireland

14049

Reviewed July 21, 2018 via mobile

Hidden Gem

I missed this bar on the first try by a street. No so unlucky for second attempt and boy was I great full. Most welcoming staff and customers really made feel at home. Cosy comfortable surroundings and furnishings with a great Guinness on offer. They...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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pms g

New York City, New York

Reviewed June 5, 2018

It's an institution in Limerick

Having spent a lot of time in Limerick city as a child and this was the local my parent's generation went to (the other being Wolfe Tone's up the road which was never in the same league, but if you're into dive bars, that's your...More

Date of experience: June 2018

Thank pms g

Pania L

Limerick, Ireland

10230

Reviewed March 21, 2018 via mobile

Great atmosphere

Beautiful decore. Can get crowded on matchdays. Friendly and professional service. They even have decaf capochino during the day 😁

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank Pania L

HWyattnichol

Baltimore, Maryland

101

Reviewed February 5, 2018

Southy’s

A beautiful and historic pub; a definite must visit for anyone after visiting the Frank McCourt Museum!

Date of experience: June 2017

Thank HWyattnichol

ThePBR

NE USA

440201

Reviewed November 6, 2017

Pint after Frank McCourt museum

As it started to rain on my Limerick walk-about. I was pleased to find W.J. South's Pub after I left the nearby Frank McCourt museum. It was nice to have a few dry minutes and a glass of Guinness goodness in this friendly, pleasant pub....More

Date of experience: October 2017

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mike c

Totnes, United Kingdom

381147

Reviewed July 10, 2017

Splendid!

This was the nearest pub to our hotel so quickly became our local!..excellent staff and although we did not eat the lunchtime food looked very good...they do not serve dinner which seems the norm for a lot of pubs we visited ... if i was...More

Date of experience: July 2017

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BahiaDelray

St. Catharines, Canada

493791

Reviewed January 19, 2017

A Must Do for all Frank McCourt Fans!

While visiting the Frank McCourt Museum, we learned that this pub was basically around the corner from the museum so we decided to go check it out. This of course is the pub that Frank took his first pint. We were there around the lunch...More

Date of experience: May 2016

2 Thank BahiaDelray

Frank D

363270

Reviewed January 7, 2017

Homely and very good food

We had lunch in South's yet once again. There is a great atmosphere here. This pub is family run and what a great difference this makes. Our lunch was delightful; fresh tasty and plenty. I went for the steak which was freshly cooked as were...More

Date of experience: January 2017

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GeraldineP129

I would like to have lunch there on Friday what time do you stop serving food? Do you serve food all day? Thanks Geraldine

November 16, 2016|

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Hi Geraldine,unfortunately I don't have an answer to your question.From experience they only serve lunch around 12 - 2pm. Otherwise it's a tostie that's available only during the day. Regard's, Mike.