The Brass Monkey - Table reservation

I've visited a few times so I knew it would be a great place to take my son who was over visiting from England. As usual we recieved a warm and friendly welcome. I had a 10oz Ribeye steak cooked to Perfection. I like mine rare but with the outer fat rendered. My son had Surf and turf, 8oz Sirlion topped with a generous portion of Scampii. The ladies had lighter meals of Seafood Chowder, Pasta and Ceasar salad. We had arranged for a Birthday cake to be bought out so skipped desserts but washed the cake down with Irish coffees. Importantly . . They serve an excellent pint of Guinness. We went early evening and understand that later there is live music and a spacious cocktail lounge which attra...

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Okay. I should have listened to my instincts. The restaurant's decor is outdated, with cobwebs everywhere and a dark atmosphere. I ordered the pasta linguine and it was terrible - clearly made with a jar of cheap tomato sauce like Dolmio. It had no flavor and the prawns were rubbery. The tea cup I requested had lipstick stains all over it. When I asked about dessert, the waitress listed the options but then came back 10 minutes later to say they were all out, at only 1pm on a Tuesday. Honestly, save yourself the trouble and avoid this place. It desperately needs an update, a thorough cleaning, and a new chef.

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I would not refurbish place. Food is bland, no flavour whatsoever. My husband has steak and I had fajita and we might aswell ate porridge. Place seems abit scruffy too

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One of the best places to get food in Newry. So cozy to sit next to the fire with fresh hot food and a few drinks.And the crispy onions are to DIE for! 10/10

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Good food and service .called in on the way back from holiday was not dissapointed the young guy serving was great very friendly.

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