Henry Downes & Co

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Henry Downes & Co Established in 1797, this bar and off licence is one of the Waterford's oldest business'. Call in fo Not suitable for children. No food. No Credit Cards.
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Established in 1759, and in the same (eccentric) family for six generations, John de Bromhead's unusual pub is one of the few remaining houses to bottle its own whiskey. Although not the easiest of places to find, once visited it certainly will not be forgotten. Large, dark and cavernous with a squash court on the premises as well as the more predictable billiards and snooker it consists of a series of bars of differing character, each with its own particular following. It achieves with natural grace what so-called Irish theme pubs would dearly love to capture, and friendly, humorous bar staff enjoy filling customers in on the pub's proud history and will gladly sell you a bottle of Henry Downes No.9 to take away. Open from 5pm to normal closing time. Closed 17 March, 25 Dec & Good Fri.

26/10/2026
12/10/2026

Henry Downes & Co

October at Downes 🍂🍻The nights are drawing in, but we’ve plenty happening to keep ye out of the house.Live music, DJs, I...
06/10/2026

October at Downes 🍂🍻
The nights are drawing in, but we’ve plenty happening to keep ye out of the house.
Live music, DJs, Imagine Festival, a bit of punk and Vinyl Friday to finish off the month.
Have a look at what’s on, pick your night and we’ll see ye at the bar. 🍺
📍 Henry Downes’, Waterford Cultural Quarter

🇩🇪🍺 DOWNES OKTOBERFEST 2026 🍺🇩🇪27 years running — and absolutely no room for dry balls. 😂🎺 City of Waterford Brass Band🎧...
01/10/2026

🇩🇪🍺 DOWNES OKTOBERFEST 2026 🍺🇩🇪
27 years running — and absolutely no room for dry balls. 😂
🎺 City of Waterford Brass Band
🎧 followed by DR. PHIL ON THE DECKS
The pub is turning Bavarian, the bunting is up and the annual madness is nearly upon us.
📅 Friday 2nd October
📍 Henry Downes’
Come for the brass band.
Stay for Dr. Phil.
Leave your dry balls at home.
PROST! 🍻🇩🇪

17/09/2026
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11/06/2026

Tomorrow Friday 12th June....

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8-10 Thomas Street
Waterford
X91P959

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 12:30am
Saturday 5pm - 12:30am

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