MacNeill's Bar

MacNeill's Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Maria

   Connacht1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Underrated! Food was amazing, great choice, great service and lovely atmosphere
   

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   Patrick

   Dublin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   very good experience, food great. Staff were very nice
   

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   catherine

   Connacht1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Hard to get staff to order. Didnt seem to be enough staff on. I asked the waitress where the bathroom was she said over there and walked off, was suprised by that. Food was very nice, good price too
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Bar was quiet when we came in and lots of staff. Food was good and service was good too we had a nice evening in the bar with live music after we had dinner
   

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   Caroline VIP

   Dublin11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   It’s a nice looking bar but the food was very bland. The food was expensive for what it was. Better places to eat in Galway.
   

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   Sophie

   Connacht1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 13 January 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   I had a very frustrating experience at McNeills Bar & Restaurant on January 13th, 2025, which prompted me to write this review despite my usual reluctance to share negative feedback. I had made a reservation for five people on January 9th at 7 PM, but when we arrived, the staff was disorganized and had no knowledge of our booking. It took a while to sort out a table for us, and when we were finally seated, there were no cutlery, glasses, or water at the table. We sat there for 25 minutes without being acknowledged by any staff to place a drink or food order, so I had to approach the bar myself just to ask if we could order drinks. Once we were able to get the attention of a waiter, he was disorganized, taking one person’s order at a time and walking away before others could place theirs. After we asked if the rest of the group could order, he returned, and I at least got my glass of wine—though the delay in receiving our drinks was maddening. It took an hour and 20 minutes for two cocktails to arrive. I went up to the bar three times to check on the drinks, only to be told there was just one person making them, despite three staff members behind the bar who completely ignored me until I raised my voice. When the food finally arrived, it was excellent—definitely the highlight of the evening. However, it came without any cutlery, and when I asked the bar for some, a staff member shouted at her colleague in front of us. This was unprofessional and unpleasant. It seemed like the staff was more focused on ordering each other around than providing service to customers. Though the food was good, the overall experience was ruined by disorganized and inefficient staff. There was a clear lack of initiative, and it was evident that the staff had no organization or common sense in handling tasks. While I can usually overlook minor service hiccups, the sheer disarray at McNeills made this visit particularly disappointing. To make matters worse, the cocktails were undrinkable
   

   MacNeill's BarResponded on 18 January 2025

   Dear Sophie, I have already sent a reply privately to you there., Kind Regards, Patrick
   

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   Fayez

   Dublin2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was absolutely brilliant, full of flavour and tasty! Service however was appalling. Staff are not attentive and waiting tables is so slow! Would ruin your experience
   

   MacNeill's BarResponded on 18 January 2025

   Dear Fayez, I am delighted to read that the food was to your liking. I shall share your feedback re: service to the team for corrective training. I do hope we can restore your faith in us in the future. Regards, Patrick
   

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   megan

   Connacht1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Went to venue for reservation at 6 pm, no staff were on the floor for 15-20 minutes. There were 3 other tables of people there also looking to be served and not a single staff member appeared for a long duration of time, no apology when they did appear.
   

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   Noreen

   Connacht5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was delicious. Service was not good. The first waitress did not want to be there. Seemed unhappy. Everything was extremely slow. It was like we were ignored. Don't blame the staff blame management for not training them. Will not be returning which is a pity, as it has potential
   

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    Noel

    Connacht3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Really good, while the menu is not massive the food was really good and the staff were great. The bar area was lovely also.
    

    MacNeill's BarResponded on 18 January 2025

    Dear Noel, Many thanks for your recent review. Hope to see you again in the not too distant future. Regards, Patrick
    

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