Rum House

Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan


Fitted out with exposed brick walls, copper pipes and studded Chesterfield sofas, this stylish pub mixes inventive house cocktails including a lemon meringue martini and a strawberry and cucumber caipirinha. High-end pub food (eg whiskey-marinated barbecue ribs; mains €13.50 to €24.50) is served from 1pm to 9pm. DJs spin four nights a week, while live bands play on weekends.


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