W.J. South's Pub
W.J. South's Pub
4.5
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM, 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Monday
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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A popular pub with a friendly ambiance and great food.
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4.5
47 reviews
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Kay G
Limerick12 contributions
Sept 2022
I had heard good things about the food in South's. We tried it on a Thursday evening, the food was excellent . Michael the barman made us feel so welcome and really looked after us . The menu has a great choice of dishes and we opted for the Thai Prawn Curry and the Beef burger. Both were delicious
Written 3 October 2022
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N K
Limerick, Ireland4 contributions
June 2012 • Friends
Ive never used this site before or any other to rate a pub or restaurant but felt it was completely necessary to do so now..
It was an absolute disgrace how I was treated by a staff member today for the second time in Souths pub.. I promised my self the first time I was treated with no respect or courtesy that I would not return, But decided to accompany my friend as they where there already.
I honestly couldn't believe from the get go how rude and unmannerly this man was... Will not be returning and certainly will not be recommending this pub to any friends, family or any one I should meet.
It was an absolute disgrace how I was treated by a staff member today for the second time in Souths pub.. I promised my self the first time I was treated with no respect or courtesy that I would not return, But decided to accompany my friend as they where there already.
I honestly couldn't believe from the get go how rude and unmannerly this man was... Will not be returning and certainly will not be recommending this pub to any friends, family or any one I should meet.
Written 21 June 2012
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jim l
Limerick, Ireland17 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
This is the place to be, steeped in History yet the most modern pub of its type in Ireland, excellent food, best winning pint outside of OGara's kicking one's, family run, Dave, Peg, Libby, Susan, Richard, very personnel friendly service, it has the honour of the first legal pint pulled on Good Friday 2010. A must visit Pub.
Written 15 April 2013
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John F
Mountrath, Ireland48 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We have visited this Pub on many occasions and it has become one of our favourites when visiting Limerick. From the beautiful interior right through to the most pleasant bar staff you could hope to meet South's has it all. Customers are of a more senior age group and contain some amazing characters. Bright airy and pleasant it is definitely the pub to visit when in Limerick.
Written 28 August 2016
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BahiaDelray
St. Catharines, Canada2,942 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
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 hour and the place was packed. So packed, my husband decided we'd just have a drink at the bar and then go someplace else for a bite to eat.
The pub was filled with what seemed to be mostly business people on their lunch hour.
A very classy looking place and judging from the numbers, popular with the locals.
I'd definitely recommend a stop here while in Limerick, especially for Frank McCourt fans. If you have found this review to be helpful, kindly let me know by clicking below.
We were there around the lunch hour and the place was packed. So packed, my husband decided we'd just have a drink at the bar and then go someplace else for a bite to eat.
The pub was filled with what seemed to be mostly business people on their lunch hour.
A very classy looking place and judging from the numbers, popular with the locals.
I'd definitely recommend a stop here while in Limerick, especially for Frank McCourt fans. If you have found this review to be helpful, kindly let me know by clicking below.
Written 19 January 2017
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TheFatBusDriver
Limerick, Ireland55 contributions
July 2012 • Business
Wonderfull pub, professional crowd, great food!
This is the pub of Frank McCourts book, but even without this its got a touch of class not seen in many bars. A lot of cops & shop owners eat there, just a relaxing place to eat!
This is the pub of Frank McCourts book, but even without this its got a touch of class not seen in many bars. A lot of cops & shop owners eat there, just a relaxing place to eat!
Written 21 July 2012
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Dave Robinson
20 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
Popped in for a Guiness, as you must, and was met with friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. The building itself is very impressive giving a sense of times long gone. We didn't have time to stay for lunch, but the food smelled and looked great. Given the number of local workers that turned up to sample it, it was recommendation enough.
Written 26 July 2016
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Tom
24 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
One of the nicest pubs in Limerick. If you have been to Belfast, its very similar to the famous Crown pub.
Looks small from the outside but is big inside with plenty of seats.
Large screens with sport on so a fantasic place to match a match be it GAA or soccer. Always horseracing on too and a bookies next door which is handy.
One of the best pints of Guinness in Limerick in some of the nicest surroundings. Professional staff.
Looks small from the outside but is big inside with plenty of seats.
Large screens with sport on so a fantasic place to match a match be it GAA or soccer. Always horseracing on too and a bookies next door which is handy.
One of the best pints of Guinness in Limerick in some of the nicest surroundings. Professional staff.
Written 20 May 2016
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EHMkm
Roscommon, Ireland171 contributions
Sept 2015
We stopped in here to watch some Rugby last wknd and there was a great crowd, seems a great pub to watch sport, serves good food and stocks a lot of European beers/lagers which others don't. Really enjoyed my Peroni Nastro on tap.. Lots of seating and a very nice crowd.
Written 1 October 2015
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Philomena F
Limerick, Limerick, Ireland99 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Recently visited this amazing pub and i would put it tops in limerick city it was a busy Friday afternoon the place is amazing inside the staff out on their own the best barman in limerick and its so nice an atmosphere inside lovely place for a drink before a wedding and food served as well gleaming and sparkling all over i would give it 10 out 10 if it were possible this used to be classed as a mans pub but not any longer.
Written 31 August 2015
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I would like to have lunch there on Friday what time do you stop serving food? Do you serve food all day?
Thanks Geraldine
Written 16 November 2016
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.
Written 16 November 2016
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