Waterford :
Jordan's American Bar - on The Quays , an early house old fashioned pub with an eclectic clientele & plentiful selection of large bottles & a separate ( thankfully ) darts room.
Tom Maher's Moondharrig House , possibly Ireland's last remaining men only bar ?
Downes , still blends it's own whiskey - Downes no 9
Geoff's probably the biggest student hang out in Ireland
. . . brings back memories of my previous life. I remember Jordan's Bar and shop well. Rivalled Davy Mac's for atmosphere although comfort and opulence were miles apart.
Tom Maher's (if I remember accurately) was picketed from time to time by the Womens Movement. Tom and his sister never budged from their beliefs though. Whiskey was poured directly from the bottle and not measured.
Downes, owned by Johnny de Bromhead (RIP) in my time. A working old fashioned well was discovered down steps behind a studded partition. Downes No 9 varied in taste from beautiful to excellent, the darker the better.
Geoff's, a Friday haunt of mine in the heady days of the 70's.
I would also include the Munster Hotel (Bailey's New St) for nights during the Waterford Festival of Light Opera. There were other nights as well.
Sean King's, William St, a great sports bar before Sky tv.
I met Keith Barry in a pub in Ballybricken last year. Nice guy - wearing success proudly and well. I often had a pint with his father (Ken) and his father before him, Paddy (RIP) I forget the name of the pub, but in my time it was the Old Castle and previously Muldowneys.
Donoghues just off the Quay, serious early morning Post Office type of pub. Quite a few characters also particularly this time of year.
The Twins near Peter St. Often met members of famous Waterford FC there in the 70's.