The Reg

Restaurant · Waterford ·

The Reg

Restaurant · Waterford ·

Locally sourced food, 5 bars, 80+ whiskeys, live music

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2 The Mall, Waterford, X91 W866, Ireland Get directions

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D.C. Is Catching Royal Wedding Fever and Drink Company, the Four Seasons Are On It | Eater DC

"I saw Drink Company racing to transform the former Eat the Rich raw bar into a Royal Wedding Pub pop-up running May 4–May 20 (after a Godzilla-themed installation ends April 29), filling the space with flowers, sparkly drinks, and a replica of the cake that’ll be served at the actual wedding. The projects team plans to recreate the columns and stained glass windows of St. George’s Chapel while making the back of the bar look like Buckingham Palace’s throne room. Themed cocktails ($13–$14) include a cucumber French 75 called “Put a Ring on It” paired with a fake engagement ring, a “Markle Sparkle” topped with edible glitter, and a “Strawberry Cuppa” Scotch and strawberry vermouth cocktail served in Waterford crystal teacups and saucers. The bar also plans to open at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19 to host a viewing party of the actual wedding." - Tierney Plumb

https://dc.eater.com/2018/4/18/17253670/drink-company-four-seasons-royal-wedding-specials

The Reg

The rogue R.

Google

We had the pleasure of performing for international women's day 2026, the staff went above and beyond for us. Accommodating every need we had or question we needed answering. The room was beautiful and intimate and they didn't mind us having some extra decorations. Can't wait for the next one 😉

vixelle

Google

We came here for a night out, plenty of security at the front to check ids. The bar itself was lovely such nice drinks and the bar staff was very quick to take your drink order. Even kind enough after a drink spill to bring my friend a new one for free! We enjoyed the dj that played, music was inclusive for everyone. We did come across a few odd people, which is most definitely out of control of the pub, but do not stay until closing time of the pub as a lot of violence occurs afterwards and for a young bunch of women like us, it was not safe for us to be outside and wait for a taxi.

MARIA CHIARA I.

Google

Nice place with good food and nice staff. We had a lovely lunch and we came back night time for the women's day concert. Historical place, recommended

deburca

Google

Fantastic spot. Had lunch. Food was amazing. Was there later in night. Ordered round for our group. Came back about 90 mins later to order again and the barman (fair hair) remembered everything. Top lad!

Rafaela Rodrigues C.

Google

The place has a great location. Unfortunately, the starter was disappointing, the bruschetta needs a lot of improvement. The potatoes were not bad, but the worst was the banoffee. It had too much cream, almost no caramel and zero banana. Not recommended.

Ryan B.

Google

On a recent business trip myself and a colleague stumbled across the reg. It was a very happy accident. The staff were delightful, the food was delicious. And I found the whole place to be a reasonable value. Will definitely be visiting again next time I stay in Waterford!

TJM907

Google

Lovely bar with a spot to sit for everyone. We came for the good food and live music. If you have the chance, make sure to see Anthony Roche. He is an absolutely amazing musician and kind person. He was our favorite musician we saw during our time in Waterford. The restaurant area is cozy and the food was perfect!

frank M.

Google

Was there for Valentines night with my partner for a romantic meal. Restauret was cold . I had a steak . It was stone cold and very tiny portion . Had to wait for 20 mins for replacement.. meal over priced, service slow, no atmosphere.. very disappointed .. 2 shandies a bowl soup, a steak and salmon 79 euro.. rip off

John G.

Yelp

Food and drinks were great. The staff were wonderful and very attentive. We were a party of eight from Florida.

Janine S.

Yelp

Great food! Great local seafood. Delish!!! Great service. The have lots of activities and entertainment as well.

Kerri F.

Yelp

Amazing food. Great staff and fabulous live music. Fun local pub. Live music was fantastic and a great location.

Robert P.

Yelp

Great food and a pub type atmosphere. Outstanding muscles and very good 1/2 duck diner.

Jamie L.

Yelp

The posted menu vs the menu that I was given seem to be drastically different in price - notice salad prices. See pictures. Super slow service - so much so that people got up and left. The wait for food was also slow. Food was fair and very limited options. Even bar options were limited. Place is a divey bar. Wish I had chosen another place

Cathy G.

Yelp

The location and decor is just phenomenal and honestly if the food was garbage it's kind of worth it for the look. But the food and drinks AREN'T bad at all. Both sirloin steaks with fries and it was seasoned and cooked well and the pepper sauce was really fantastic. Got a Sakura cocktail and a French martini and both were super delicious. Staff was pretty attentive but went during a shoulder month (April) so there wasn't a super big crowd to deal with (and was also eating dinner on a Monday evening).

John C.

Yelp

We stopped by late Sunday on Mother's Day in Ireland. We were able to be seated quickly and the food was delicious. The service took great care of us

Doctor K.

Yelp

Best meal I've had in Ireland during my vacation here. Amazing fish and chips and creme brûlée. If you can make it this is the place!

Mechelle S.

Yelp

This is an old bar that been around a long time and of the walls and dollar bills on the wall could talk they would tell an interesting story. We stopped in for a quick beverage and dessert. We ordered a Jamison and Ginger with a Cranberry Vodka with Creme Brûlée. I love how they serve their mixed drinks in Ireland in that they give you the vodka over ice and a bottle of cranberry juice for you mix the two together. We both enjoyed our drinks however the Creme Brûlée was ok. The top was crusty as expected but the Creme was super runny. Was not a fan of this particular desert prepared by The Reg as this is normally so tasty. They do offer live music that starts at 9:00 on most nights.

Lauren M.

Yelp

We got fish & chips and short rib. Everything was devine & the people were lovely. Definitely make a reservation when you go, we got lucky and we're seated on the patio.

Therese G.

Yelp

Service was great! I'll give them that. We ordered oysters on the half shell, calamari, seafood chowder, burgers and seafood pie. Oysters were really good, but would have been great if they had the cocktail sauce. It came with just lemons and I had to ask for the Tabasco. The calamari was good too; we ordered a second of that. Seafood - both chowder and pie - so-so... wouldn't order either again. The burgers, cheese was doubly smoked and overpowered the burger. The drinks. Ordered a Sprite, they didn't tell me all they had was a Sprite Zero (not regular) until they brought it to the table. Ordered their "Sex on the Beach" and barely (if any) a splash of orange juice. The virgin daiquiri (for our daughter) wasn't blended and looked nothing like a daiquiri. Not sure if the bartender knows drinks. If it wasn't for our waiter being diligent and sitting in the historic walled-booth, I'd be giving this place 1star.

Steph W.

Yelp

We were visiting from the States recently and a group of us visited this pub. Soooooo friendly, nice, and fun. That may be due to our Irish tour guides who taught us when to clap during songs and due to the singer telling us ahead of time the lyrics to Moonshiner, but.... we just had a fantastic time here. Everyone I saw here was either smiling or dancing. I definitely recommend it and, hopefully, will be back!

Jezza N.

Yelp

...there be Pubs, an' then there be sweet spots like this that offer balance of good craft beers, amazing food, creeky furniture, dim light and great history. The Reg hits all five notes. 5 stars! (seafood chowder is great)

Ashling M.

Yelp

I came here with my friend and her son, we ordered him chicken and chips and when the chicken came out the middle was completely raw, although the waitress who dealt with the situation was very polite and apologetic, this is so unsafe, especially with it being for a kid, had she not cut into it before she gave it to him, he would have eaten it not knowing any better, a new meal was given free of charge which was appreciated but we simply cannot get over the way this food was served by to, clearly no temperature checks with their chicken in place, very unhappy.

Stephanie S.

Yelp

The place is pretty big and has a ton of smaller rooms. They have a good selection of beers. I had the mushroom pasta with chicken. It was pretty tasty. The sauce on it wasn't too heavy and the chicken was cooked perfectly. It seems like a locals place--everyone in there seemed to know someone. The only downside was it took forever to get the attention of someone so we could pay. Overall, the food here was tasty.

Cinthya Q.

Yelp

Great place! We enjoyed dinner and a few pints of Guinness atop their beautiful roof top deck. The service was attentive and friendly and fish and chips we're devine! Try the Fish and chips and the Viking pie. Both we're delicious. The fish and chips we're crispy on the outside and flakey on the inside. The Viking pie was amazing! Mashed potatoes, cheese, cream sauce, and very fresh fish. Delicious, but not for the faint of heart because it's very filling. No wonder the Vikings stopped here, Waterford has delicious fish.

Mariver C.

Yelp

After visiting the Waterford Crystal factory, the 7 of us were pretty hungry and went in search for some lunch. We stumbled upon The Reg which was right next to a historic tower and Viking ship. We were seated promptly and the atmosphere was typical pub. What we had: Onion Rings Chicken Cesar salad Protein Punch (their version of a chopped chicken salad) Fish and chips Pasta with tomato sauce Chicken Goujons The fish still had the skin on it so you have to pick the meat off which made eating it a little messy. The skin didn't taste very good so you wouldn't eat it. Why didn't they just skin the dang thing? The pasta was not good. And the salads were ok. Service was extremely slow but maybe it's because we are just typical Americans who rush through every thing.

Ellen R.

Yelp

We found this restaurant online. It had great reviews and a wonderful menu, so we made reservations for dinner a week in advance. When we arrived, they sat us at a table in the bar under a very loud speaker. When we pointed out we had reservations, their explanation was they had large parties already filling the restaurant room. This was at 6:30 on a Saturday night! Needless to say, we couldn't stay and it was very difficult finding another place for dinner at that time. Very disappointed they would not honor their reservation.

Brenda W.

Yelp

Food was very delicious, service super friendly and all around cozy place to enjoy. The Mulddon's Irish coffe creme brûlée was incredible. Hands down best creme brûlée I've ever had. It was perfectly torched on top with a custard that was deliciously smooth and a kick of Irish coffee that did not disappoint. Service was lovely on top of everything and although there was a buzz in the place, I was always well taken care of. Highly recommend The Reg for any sort of gathering, a cozy date night, celebrations, and the place also turns into a hot spot for dancing, Djs, and live music. You can't go wrong here!

Jenna G.

Yelp

REALLY good food, absolutely delicious and great portion sizes, and VERY reasonable drink prices!! Everyone loved what they ordered (carbonara, ox tongue, mussels, fish and chips) and it came out quickly enough and HOT. Had a great amber ale there too which was 6€ for what must have been 20oz (more than a pint). Really decent prices for both food and drink considering! There's loads of small rooms and table setups and the staff are grand. A few of us (mature students) went in for dinner and drinks and were all extremely impressed. Definitely somewhere we'll come back to - wasn't touristy but also didn't feel so exclusive to locals that we were uncomfortable! Absolutely would recommend!

Steven S.

Yelp

Adequate food with the worst service of all time! Over an hour and a half to serve 1 person. And it wasn't busy. Staff sat around smoking while I waited for service. Classic example of overpriced food for location and view. Save your money. Look at Reginald's Tower from outside and eat ANYWHERE ELSE!

M A.

Yelp

Great food! Very friendly staff and good prices. Live music with very talented local artists just about every day of the week at no extra cost. I really liked the atmosphere in the pub and enjoyed my evening.

Cynthia M.

Yelp

This place was recommended to us by our tour guide and we're glad we listened! The fish & chips were perfectly prepared and my husband enjoyed the chicken wings he ordered. The bartender was super nice and let us taste a few different beers before deciding on a pint for each of us. If you're in town checking out the Waterford Crystal Factory, stop here for a pint or some chow.

Joyce J.

Yelp

Ordered fish of the day a nice fresh plank grilled halibut ringed with 3dozen fresh local mussels. It was on a bed of Irish mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and swimming in a creamy broth. Had to be the best seafood I have ever eaten. Service was great and the location is next to Reginald's Tower on the waterfront.

John Paul C.

Yelp

Terrible service, 5 people at the bar but no service after 5 minutes. Young girls walk in and served immedietely.

Trevor K.

Yelp

Very good food and great atmosphere. Lots of room and food choices. Beef burger was very good but did not serve Smithwicks.

Carrie M.

Yelp

Good enough for food with live Music mid week. Pure tourist, the place was heaving with Americans. Patient and polite, it serves the purpose of checking the box for Live Irish Music with classic Molly Malone sing alongs.

Chuck B.

Yelp

We had a burger, broccoli soup and seafood chowder. The food was very good, the service was INCREDIBLY slow and inattentive.

Bridget A.

Yelp

Great food, great service, great live music. I really enjoyed the vibe in this pub. We had a delicious entree followed by a creme brûlée dessert on the house. Their full bar was great and of course Irish drafts and some local Irish gin as well. We had a great night at The Reg

C F.

Yelp

Stopped here for a quick lunch and drinks! Great food! Cozy place to hang out- great service

Mary O.

Yelp

The pan fried hake was in an inedible sauce. We sent it back paid for our beer and left. When a chef can ruin a piece of fish give the place a wide berth.

Trish N.

Yelp

My new favorite place in my hometown, the Reg has a nightclub attached, wonderful snugs, nooks and crannies, a great menu in the restaurant and a rooftop terrace with a view of a building that went up in the 12th century. The blankies provided up there are as cute a touch as the great lighting. They could do with reducing the cost of a g&t though. A tonic mixer that isn't a baby is more economical for its' patrons as well as environmentallyfriendly now isn't it?!? Still though, a real gem in the heart of the Viking Triangle.

Kristen D.

Yelp

What a cool spot!!! There are rooms in this tavern for everything; there's a live music, whiskey, mixology,and beer rooms, upstairs and outside patios. This place is a great size for group, or an intimate setting with the booths or corner spots. They mix up some great cocktails at a reasonable price. We didn't eat hear, but rather enjoyed music and afternoon drinks. The weather was perfect for patio sitting.

Nikki G.

Yelp

Great place to go if you are in Waterford. I had the fish and chips. Very delicious. Good service.

Luis R.

Yelp

Decor was great. Everything looked new. Food was excellent and service was super attentive. 2nd best meal we had while visiting Ireland.

Amy K.

Yelp

I only come here when my friends do as the service is appalling, staff are very rude and your waiting ages to be served. Food is fine but atmosphere and staff need fixing. Would avoid the place all together if I could. Also place needs a good scrub, bathrooms are disgusting.

Ron R.

Yelp

Great pub fare. My wife loved the salad and I thought the chips were among the best I ever had!

Daniel D.

Yelp

The fish & chips were excellent, but this place is so poorly managed and all the staff run around yet don't seem to get anything done. Slow slow slow.

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391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

D.C. Is Catching Royal Wedding Fever and Drink Company, the Four Seasons Are On It | Eater DC

https://dc.eater.com/2018/4/18/17253670/drink-company-four-seasons-royal-wedding-specials

The Reg

The rogue R.

Google

vixelle

Google

MARIA CHIARA I.

Google

Nice place with good food and nice staff. We had a lovely lunch and we came back night time for the women's day concert. Historical place, recommended

deburca

Google

Rafaela Rodrigues C.

Google

Ryan B.

Google

TJM907

Google

frank M.

Google

John G.

Yelp

Food and drinks were great. The staff were wonderful and very attentive. We were a party of eight from Florida.

Janine S.

Yelp

Great food! Great local seafood. Delish!!! Great service. The have lots of activities and entertainment as well.

Kerri F.

Yelp

Amazing food. Great staff and fabulous live music. Fun local pub. Live music was fantastic and a great location.

Robert P.

Yelp

Great food and a pub type atmosphere. Outstanding muscles and very good 1/2 duck diner.

Jamie L.

Yelp

Cathy G.

Yelp

John C.

Yelp

We stopped by late Sunday on Mother's Day in Ireland. We were able to be seated quickly and the food was delicious. The service took great care of us

Doctor K.

Yelp

Best meal I've had in Ireland during my vacation here. Amazing fish and chips and creme brûlée. If you can make it this is the place!

Mechelle S.

Yelp

Lauren M.

Yelp

We got fish & chips and short rib. Everything was devine & the people were lovely. Definitely make a reservation when you go, we got lucky and we're seated on the patio.

Therese G.

Yelp

Steph W.

Yelp

Jezza N.

Yelp

Ashling M.

Yelp

Stephanie S.

Yelp

Cinthya Q.

Yelp

Mariver C.

Yelp

Ellen R.

Yelp

Brenda W.

Yelp

Jenna G.

Yelp

Steven S.

Yelp

M A.

Yelp

Cynthia M.

Yelp

Joyce J.

Yelp

John Paul C.

Yelp

Terrible service, 5 people at the bar but no service after 5 minutes. Young girls walk in and served immedietely.

Trevor K.

Yelp

Very good food and great atmosphere. Lots of room and food choices. Beef burger was very good but did not serve Smithwicks.

Carrie M.

Yelp

Chuck B.

Yelp

We had a burger, broccoli soup and seafood chowder. The food was very good, the service was INCREDIBLY slow and inattentive.

Bridget A.

Yelp

C F.

Yelp

Stopped here for a quick lunch and drinks! Great food! Cozy place to hang out- great service

Mary O.

Yelp

The pan fried hake was in an inedible sauce. We sent it back paid for our beer and left. When a chef can ruin a piece of fish give the place a wide berth.

Trish N.

Yelp

Kristen D.

Yelp

Nikki G.

Yelp

Great place to go if you are in Waterford. I had the fish and chips. Very delicious. Good service.

Luis R.

Yelp

Decor was great. Everything looked new. Food was excellent and service was super attentive. 2nd best meal we had while visiting Ireland.

Amy K.

Yelp

Ron R.

Yelp

Great pub fare. My wife loved the salad and I thought the chips were among the best I ever had!

Daniel D.

Yelp

The fish & chips were excellent, but this place is so poorly managed and all the staff run around yet don't seem to get anything done. Slow slow slow.

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