The Druids Den, Rome, Italy - pub details
Address: Via San Martino ai Monti 28, Roma ITALY
> Current user rating: 7.5/10 (rated by 2 users)
user reviews of the Druids Den, Rome
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| RE my comment below.[Druids Rock] "barstaff are on the sall". It should read - barstaff are on the ball. The_Inspector - 18 Feb 2006 07:39 |
| The Druids Rock is a younger but bigger sister of The Druids Den a few minutes walk away (see below). It is a child of the 90's, located on a corner of the Piazza to the rear of the Santa Maria Maggiore church within walking distance of Rome's principle railway station (Termini). It offers facilities unavailable in The Den. Upstairs has a function room. There is also a stage for live music and a pool table. However, unless there is something going on upstairs the the place is shut off although the pool table is always available. The main bar downstairs is worth a look if only to find out what time it is. Look up to the ceiling at a clock and prepare for confusion. The decor is where where Ballinasoe meets Rome, complete with internet terminal. This pub can get a bit loud and crowded inside in the evenings and is not a place for a quiet pint. But there are plenty of tables outside and if you find yourself in Roma with a gang of friends for a weekend you could a lot worse than make this your base. The barstaff are on the sall. The draught beer is not the best but the hot weather doesn't help. Try a pint bottle of the local brew in a glass with some ice, nice. Everything seemed to cost �5 after 9 o clock and a lot less prior to that time. Despite the profusion of clocks telling the wrong time they always know when happy hour ends. There is a sporting theme to the place and they cover all major GAA, Rugby and Premiership fixtures. Its The place to be during a 6 Nations weekend in Rome. Visit. The_Inspector - 18 Feb 2006 07:31 |
| The Druids Den claims to be one of the oldest Irish pubs in Rome and it shows - albeit in an endearing manner. It has a warm lived in charachter which sets it apart from the usual gaudy appearance of so called Irish bars on continental Europe. Any attempt at a refurb would destroy the place. The cavelike interior makes for a cosy atmosphere which contrasts greatly with The Druids Rock, its sister pub nearby (see above). The staff are sound and the beer is as good as anywhere else in Rome although the Guinness was perfect. It can be difficult to locate being tucked down a side street near the magnificent Santa Maria Maggiore church but its well worth seeking out. The smoking ban in Italy gives this pub an added touch of Irish authenticity as you are likely to encounter a group of smokers congragating outside the front door - Just like they do in Dublin but with better weather here ! The_Inspector - 9 Jan 2006 09:19 |
