Last time I was here, the music was way to loud even for a young turk like me. People want to talk in pubs. The pub designer obviously wanted to show character and must have raided every auction house, attic, shed and farmyard in Ireland. People are usually here to meet and chat not to score. Certainly not a fashion parade.
Lads can certainly talk without getting distracted.
Beer Standards Varies. Sometimes its good, sometimes it's crap. Bit of a squeeze, but are ok. Overall A nice place for a first date during the week or to meet your friends in town at the weekend. Just keep the bloody music down.