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Hours
Sun
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Mon
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Tue
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Wed
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Thu
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Fri
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Sat
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Ratings and reviews
4.0
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PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $23.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
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Hooley's Irish Pub brings an authentic slice of Irish culture to Guangzhou. On a daily basis we'll whip you up a menu of traditional Irish pub grub, freshly baked bread, traditional Irish fare and even some modern fusion cuisine. Guinness, Kilkenny and much more on tap. Big frozen fruit drinks and a modern cocktail menu for the ladies! Regular live music performances plus big screen satellite sports.Hospitality exudes naturally from our staff; they have a good-natured mixture of gossip, wit, conversation, debate and information, proffered with friendly efficient service and that all important smile.
PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $23.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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4.0
156 reviews
Excellent
51
Very good
63
Average
21
Poor
12
Terrible
9
Ealesy33
Guangzhou5 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
I arrived in Guangzhou on business and Hooley's was recommended to me by a friend. On entry we were greeted by the manager (Paul) who took care of our table all night. We only went in for dinner but we decided to stay later as the warm and friendly expat atmosphere was a comfortable one in which to knock back a few reasonably priced drinks. The food came out promptly, was of a high standard and was complimented by a decent drinks menu that catered for the needs of my entire table of clients. Overall, a great experience and one I would recommend to others. Next time I'm in town I'll make sure to head upstairs for the live music!
Written 4 February 2020
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Rob H
Dallas83 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Good Fish and Chips decent beer. Quite a few foreigners at the pub the night i went so i would assume thats a fairly standard crowd. Close to the W if your staying there. Be prepared for some funky seating requirements. You will be told where to sit and it may be at a communal table next to a big drunk guy that has no sense of anyones space but his. He will lean into your arm when your trying to eat, drink or otherwise move about. All that until of course you ask to move where you will be moved at least two times before sitting at a spot they told you was unavailable when you first arrived.
Written 26 January 2020
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Aussie OiOi
San Jose4 contributions
July 2020 • solo
Manager told me about the pool competition so signed up mid week. What I didn’t realize on four at visit is that that the place las three floors. Didn’t play so well meself but had a great time on the third floor. 16 lads entered. Irish manager Paul very friendly. Live band kicked off at 10pm - by that time I was out of the comp and had a great time watching the live music - it was packed by 1030. Oh yeah regarding food and drink ..... thin crust pizzas were brilliant - lots of beers on tap. Will definitely be back!
Written 10 July 2020
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Andy C
1 contribution
Apr 2021 • none
Maybe it was the lack of baked beans for 18 months whilst living in China but I thoroughly enjoyed the Breakfast. Great to see rugby on the screens, and see a variety of multi national customers. Staff were polite, wish I could have stayed longer. Will be back on the 10th July for another breakfast...only suggestion...sausages...didnt seem fried
Written 25 June 2021
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Gabe C
Bishops Stortford115 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
Nothing very Irish about it, in fact I was certainly the only Irish person there. I initially went for the live music upstairs last weekend but seemingly upstairs has been closed and will stay closed for a long time. Sport was on the TV so I had a few drinks whilst watching the football until a big rat ran across the floor. The place is tiny so everyone saw it but it was agreed to leave it alone as it’s going to be the year if the rat!
Written 24 January 2020
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Nicola H
Guangzhou1 contribution
Apr 2022 • family
Hooley's looks the part and feels authentic, even flaunting archives about The Easter rising. This is no Republican' s dream, though. The staff couldn't give a **** and neither could the landlord, beyond what it takes to market your country's identity as a fridge magnet made in China.
Written 5 April 2022
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Hui Ouyang
Dear Nicola,
We appreciate you taking the time to write about your experience at Hooley’s.
However, it is absent of any substantive comments that we would hope to address as owners.
Staff not giving a “****” surely isn’t the case, as we have been a mainstay in Guangzhou since 2007 with hundreds of positive reviews.
Our ownership is Irish and the Easter Rising letter you see on the wall is an original family document.
The grandfather of another owner was an author in Ireland, and his novel covers are on display.
Anyway, sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your time in the pub, but to try and accuse the place of not being truly Irish is a bit of a wind up ;-)
Kind Regards,
Hooley’s
Written 29 September 2023
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AJ C
Sydney6 contributions
May 2024 • business
We had a great afternoon of craic with Sean the publcan & a hoard of irreverent English, Scottish, Australian & Canadian patrons. Eyeballs said it was an experience he will forever forget. Good to meet Johnny from Morgan’s Pub who also has a great venue.
Written 4 May 2024
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Shelby
Guangzhou3 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
Upstairs is way too smokey. They need to install a ventilation system or something.
The food is hot or miss. Some times it is okay, but other times it is inedible.
They have pretty good live performances
Written 25 August 2024
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John G
4 contributions
Mar 2024 • business
Awesome place.
Sean helped me out big time with a lost passport experience talk about above and beyond.... thanks mate you are a legend.
Great bar food and beers.
Get down there.
Written 19 March 2024
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techiechris
St Keverne31 contributions
Mar 2024 • business
Superb food, atmosphere and beers. Can’t fault this place at all. It’s a little gem in a busy city. Will be back soon for sure.
Written 10 March 2024
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SouthwoodTruck
Syracuse679 contributions
Dec 2022 • business
This is a nice place for expats. Food is good. I liked the burger a lot. There is a plenty of beer choices. The place can get loud or rowdy, but hey it is an Irish pub. Worth visiting. We did a few times.
Written 16 December 2022
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Sh W
Guangzhou9 contributions
June 2022 • none
... and the pub grub isn't bad! One of the three best spots to catch local bands play. Three floors offering different versions of bar mayhem: first floor... sports on TV, restaurant and bar service; second floor... high top tables and live music; third floor... pool with a balcony that looks down on the music. Second and third floors get pretty smoky and the drinks aren't cheap, but highly recommended for a good time.
Written 10 July 2022
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ekavis
New York City39 contributions
Feb 2021 • none
been there a few times, good atmosphere with a balance of locals and nonlocals. Football & Rugby games on the tube are a plus!
Guinness on tab, Food is fine
Live music on the second floor and pool table on the third
Written 20 February 2021
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Juanjose Z
1 contribution
July 2020 • none
the staff is friendly, prices are great and the food is out of this world and dont forget if you are a fan of live music this is the place to be, live music every day!!!
Written 9 July 2020
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cracker
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • friends
Reading the last few reviews is quite baffling
Visited GZ for the first time to see some old mates and we came here for dinner most nights
Welcoming staff, friendly manager and the Chicken Tikka masala was excellent!
Unfortunately no live music but coming back soon apparently
Definitely worth a visit!
Written 2 April 2020
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