McGowans of Phibsborough (Cavalier Taverns Ltd) Review

The best bar and door staff for a pub of its size anywhere in Dublin.

Loove McGowans wverytime i come here i have a ball..They dont allow thugs and the deinks music and vibe is good staff are friendly special mention to the lady in the womans toilet who was so warm and looked after my friend when she was upset

Didn't like it at all they really don't like new customers I was made feel very unwelcome

Great organisation at the moment and still a great laugh

Good late night bar in Phibsborough.
Good music selection, can dance the night away

Great for a drink and a bit of dinner. Nothing bad to say

Lovely bar with good food. Great place to watch a match.

Never ever that pub security Big asow in glasses refuse my entrance I had ticket completely no drank well dress and hi seeing it's finish was 1:15 pm that is big issue. I had birthday that day and I'm very disappointed if somebody go der can't by sure to go in sithoole

The service could improve, we spent a long time waiting at the counter to order a beer. Friday night has a DJ, so for those who like to dance and go out in groups is a good one.

The place very clean tasty food and background music does not interfere with the conversation

Have had many a good experience but unfortunately felt had to post. Covid 19 guidelines seem to be not up to speed and one set of rules for one and one set of rules for another. Some pubs that are still closed due to the restrictions should visit and see if they can follow the rules that I seen their and maybe more venues can open. Very strange indeed.

Massive pub, full bar of drinks, AMAZING food...! Great place!!!

A very good "after pub" in Dublin. The cocktail bar is excellent.

Still playing the same songs every night from 20 years ago. If you're a mid 20s to early 30s boomer, you'll feel right at home. Scabby servings. Can't believe it's a pay in. 0% worth. I only give stars for being open late.

Unbelievable spot for a few drinks. Good craic and friendly staff. Very clean highly recommended

Great crowd....Staff are friendly...Will always come back for the craic...

Good food, reasonable price, nice pints, great service

Very good. Really good really really ( german accent ) also it opens until 3:00 a.m

I like this place
The door staff are friendly and don't have the sence of power you find from most door staff

People prefer to be among themselves, tourists are unwelcome.

Always a good craic! Should have a loyalty card tho, so I would not have to pay the entrance fee every weekend!

Great night out. Not your typical unfriendly Dublin pub where no one speaks to each other.

Friendly Bouncers, good crowd, not over packed and good music. Always a good time here.

Lovely place and food. Great range of drinks, discounts and friendly staff.

The place is huge, drinks are reasonable and it's open late.

Nice place...drinks affordable and DJ rotation each night so that the music is never the same... best nights to go Friday and saturday

I would not recommend this place under any circumstances. My jacket was stolen from where we were. Toilets are disgusting and smell.The manager was very rude to my friends.Stay away as there are plenty bars in Dublin to chose from.

Place is spotless lovely food wasn't waiting long and kids meals are good value

Watch the Liverpool game last week good place to see a game good food & good Pint happy out .

If you like Copper Face Jacks then you'll like it here.

Great pub. Excellent food, drinks and service. It looks small on the inside. However, it is bigger on the inside then on the outside.

Second time out for food and drinks since lock down was introduced back in March. Seriously impressed with the staff at McGowans for their diligence and adherence to the guidelines. They were absolutely on the ball.

From the moment we arrived, instructions were clear and staff were friendly, as always. Highly recommend.

McGowans McGowans McGowans. Ace. Foods good, chicken wings for days. Good prices. Lively atmosphere. Shame it's not more central but it's an awesome place!

Came here for a night out with my better half, not too crowded, great music and atmosphere. Spacious smoking area with seating & a bar. Cocktails, beer on tap & spirits all available. Not sure what this place is like during the day, expect it to be busy when Croke Park has an event.

The door staff are very rude, disrespectful and offensive especially that head bouncer who had no respect to me or to my partner. I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody.

Xenophobic, racist place. I tried to go there last Friday and security didn t allow me to go in. When I asked why he said it is because I m Latin. I would never recommend this place.

What a great pub! 5 stars because I couldn't fault it. Welcoming, friendly, competent, attentive, staff, great food, wonderful atmosphere. Price, very reasonable. I enjoyed chicken schnitzel with spicy tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with fries and salad. I asked for tea and was served a great teapot with proper tea in it, a good sized mug and a little milk urn. Great location too. Can't say enough about it. Proper Dublin pub!!

Really good bar
Plenty pic on the walls.
Good vibe

Good food, nice atmosphere, pints from 5 , they have a nice little pub quiz on sundays for free!, bathrooms are nice and clean, the stuff friendly, amazing music.

Nice and friendly pub in the heart of Dublin city center.

Great place to get a pint or two if youre in a group. Not so far from city center and drinks are cheaper.

Every time you go to the bar as the night goes on the price goes up.

Best pub in Dublin,no doubt!Kickinmusic, brilliant atmosphere, excellent food!

Nice place, friendly staff, very good to take a pint. Want to go there again after this whole coronavirus is gone

The food is so nice. Great place for me and the lads

Classic Irish pub . Very nice and big ... We took a plate for two of different types of meat, discreet. We went on Saturday night the place was getting bigger and bigger, DJ set
.. Fun atmosphere, many people drink and dance! It is definitely not a place where you can have a chat, at least on a Saturday night ... But anyway I recommend it especially if you want to spend a different and fun evening because you will see some nice ones. Courteous and helpful staff.

Lovely pub with nice food. Great music and atmosphere.

Fine place to celebrate the five in a row Sat week .

Hot wings are Super nice! Such reasonable prices for a meal! Will definitely go back

The security folks were real nice and I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews against them.

McGowans is the cult hero, the coppers of the north side! Nice for meeting up with friends for pints and a nice dance, it's big so not too cramped. Always taxis about too which is handy to get home!

Great food, great beer and cozy atmosphere! Highly recommend

Great for a manic night out. Just outside of the main city circle so you can see the change in the price of alcohol. Always a good atmosphere and definitely not as pretentious as most city center places. You're always guaranteed a good night if not an entertaining night!

Pretty darmn shit.!! And the singles night. !! was like something from the 30's