The Star Bar And Lounge
The Star Pub, now known as The Arch Bar, was a well-known and historic establishment on Main Street in Swords, County Dublin. Its history is a testament to the changing face of the town's social scene and hospitality industry.
The Star Pub
For many years, The Star was a prominent landmark in Swords. It was considered one of the oldest pubs in the town, and was owned by the Taylor family. The pub was known for its:
Closure and Renaming
In September 2016, The Star Pub was sold. This marked the end of an era for the historic establishment. After the sale, the building underwent significant renovations.
The pub reopened under its new name, The Arch Bar. The name is a nod to the building's architecture and its location overlooking Swords Castle. The new owners have created a modern traditional bar, with a focus on food, cocktails, and live music, carrying on the tradition of the building as a central part of Swords' social life.
The Star Pub
For many years, The Star was a prominent landmark in Swords. It was considered one of the oldest pubs in the town, and was owned by the Taylor family. The pub was known for its:
- Size: It was one of the largest pubs in Swords, with a main bar downstairs and a separate lounge/pool room upstairs.
- Affordable Food: It was well-regarded for its food, which was known for being both tasty and reasonably priced.
- Live Music and Nightlife: The pub was a popular spot for live music, with different areas catering to various tastes. It had a dance area and was a destination for younger crowds, and at one point even hosted a Russian club in the back of the premises.
Closure and Renaming
In September 2016, The Star Pub was sold. This marked the end of an era for the historic establishment. After the sale, the building underwent significant renovations.
The pub reopened under its new name, The Arch Bar. The name is a nod to the building's architecture and its location overlooking Swords Castle. The new owners have created a modern traditional bar, with a focus on food, cocktails, and live music, carrying on the tradition of the building as a central part of Swords' social life.
Update- The new name for The Star is ''The Arch'' and it will open on Friday the 11th of March
The Star Pub was sold in September 2016. In August 2021 major renovations started and the pub should be back opening soon.
The Star Pub is located on Main Street Swords with side entrance to the lounge on the Chapel Lane.
The Star Pub was sold in September 2016. In August 2021 major renovations started and the pub should be back opening soon.
The Star Pub is located on Main Street Swords with side entrance to the lounge on the Chapel Lane.
The Star Pub Is Closed Until Further Notice
The Star is one of the oldest pubs in Swords and is owned by the Taylor family. The pub is famous for it's food and more importantly the price of the grub, it's one of the largest pubs in Swords. The bar is to the front of the premises, the pool lounge is upstairs at the front and is frequented mostly by young people. There are 6 pool tables in the pool lounge with further tables of a larger size to the rear of the lounge. The downstairs lounge is where the food is served all day and into the evening. Celtic Fusion also play a regular gig in the bar on Tuesday nights starting around 9-30, Celtic Fusion play a mixture of folk and pop songs. Traditional music session on Sundays, starts around 7pm until 9pm, the group are Room For One More.
The Star is one of the oldest pubs in Swords and is owned by the Taylor family. The pub is famous for it's food and more importantly the price of the grub, it's one of the largest pubs in Swords. The bar is to the front of the premises, the pool lounge is upstairs at the front and is frequented mostly by young people. There are 6 pool tables in the pool lounge with further tables of a larger size to the rear of the lounge. The downstairs lounge is where the food is served all day and into the evening. Celtic Fusion also play a regular gig in the bar on Tuesday nights starting around 9-30, Celtic Fusion play a mixture of folk and pop songs. Traditional music session on Sundays, starts around 7pm until 9pm, the group are Room For One More.
Star Lounge and bar
The Star Main st Swords Co. Dublin
Tel: (01)8404210.
The late night opening is now finished. Regular opening times apply. The Russian club is closed and there's no more late night karaoke.
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Food Served All Day in the lounge
Live Music Tuesday 10 - 12 in the bar.
Traditional Irish Music Sunday Evenings in Lounge 6 - 9pm
GPS Coordinates Star
Latitude 53.45837717
Longitude -6.2203002.
Car parking. There's parking on the Chapel Lane beside the pub. There's also a large parking behind the pub with the charges €1 per hour, or €5 per day.
There's clamping in operation in the car park behind the pub. If you don't display the disc parking ticket there's a good chance you'll be clamped.
The Star Main st Swords Co. Dublin
Tel: (01)8404210.
The late night opening is now finished. Regular opening times apply. The Russian club is closed and there's no more late night karaoke.
.
Food Served All Day in the lounge
Live Music Tuesday 10 - 12 in the bar.
Traditional Irish Music Sunday Evenings in Lounge 6 - 9pm
GPS Coordinates Star
Latitude 53.45837717
Longitude -6.2203002.
Car parking. There's parking on the Chapel Lane beside the pub. There's also a large parking behind the pub with the charges €1 per hour, or €5 per day.
There's clamping in operation in the car park behind the pub. If you don't display the disc parking ticket there's a good chance you'll be clamped.
Celtic Fusion Playing Danny Boy.
Celtic Fusion used to play the star on Tuesday's in the bar and also played the lounge the first Saturday of the month.
Celtic Fusion used to play the star on Tuesday's in the bar and also played the lounge the first Saturday of the month.
