Graingers

Although not a place for the young crowd or those looking to dance the night away, Graingers is a great local-​type pub. You’ll find mostly regular older gents and some younger lads that are over to watch the match. Yes, you might be stared at if you’re not from the area or their typical crowd, but they quickly stop caring and you can make this pub your own.
Graingers has a good selection of beers and even some cocktails. You will also find a smoking area out back (heated), and there is plenty of space inside for large groups. They usually feature some local rock duo during most nights, and I’m pretty sure they still do quiz nights on Thursdays (which are quite fun, even for the 21 – 30 year old demographic).
It’s also vape friendly, as long as you are discreet and don’t start blowing big clouds. If you do, just head out back or sit out front on one of the two tables to watch the world go by while vaping/​smoking.
Pint of Guinness is 4.50 and you can get two cocktails for 10 euro. Bathrooms are usually mopped thru out the night, but can still be a bit messy. Then again, could be worse!
If you’re looking for a nice peaceful evening without too much excitement and /​or just want to grab a pint to unwind and watch a game, Graingers is great for those living around.

As local pubs go, Grainger’s pales in comparison to the likes of neighbouring Gaffney’s. Situated a bit further away from Fairview Park up the Malahide Road this is one for the locals. The clientele tends to vary from the very young (mainly lads) to the much older (men). There doesn’t seem to be many females in there — bar maybe Saturday night — so it’s certainly not a date venue. If you’re looking for somewhere to watch a premiership match with your male mates, and you’re a male yourself then this could be for you.

Absolutely with you there Annie, this is a real local’s pub.
It’s not too bad though, give it a go for a bit of craic and some quaint chats with the older clientele.
Grainger’s attracts more of a younger crowd than Kavanagh’s down the road, so if you’re under 30 and living in the area make this one your local.

A few of us walked in here for a drink and then walked straight back out! The reason being, it’s a real local bar. We just got stared out of it, you could compare it to Elton John walking into a bar in Dixieland territory. Pity, because they have a lovely outdoor seating area.