Molly Malone's Irish Tavern
Quick info
About Molly Malone's Irish Tavern
On The Strand in Derby, Molly Malone's Irish Tavern is a live music bar open seven days a week with entry on a walk-in basis. Live music runs on weekends, with a mix of genres. A student night operates on its own night with separate re-entry rules for anyone stepping out and returning. Bag-size policy is enforced at the door, and bouncers can refuse entry over it. Bar staff have replaced a drink on request when a customer had concerns about it. The room welcomes people off the street with no advance booking needed at any point in the week.
Good to know
“Molly Malone's DERBY - NOW OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK, EVERY WEEK! Visit the city's best Irish bar, with live music every weekend!”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention door staff kicking people out, bag size policy at door, live band performances and drink replaced after spiking concern.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention door staff kicking people out, bag size policy at door, live band performances and drink replaced after spiking concern.
Customer Review Summary
Live music draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting a band that matched "my music taste to a T" and describing good vibes and a solid mix of genres on nights out. Close behind, several single out individual staff members and the bar team for being kind, attentive, and quick to help, including one account of bar staff replacing a drink without hesitation after a reviewer suspected it had been tampered with. Also mentioned favorably is the door security stepping in to look after an intoxicated friend.
Customer Review Summary
Live music draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting a band that matched "my music taste to a T" and describing good vibes and a solid mix of genres on nights out. Close behind, several single out individual staff members and the bar team for being kind, attentive, and quick to help, including one account of bar staff replacing a drink without hesitation after a reviewer suspected it had been tampered with. Also mentioned favorably is the door security stepping in to look after an intoxicated friend.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“hannah the security was lovely and went above snd beyond to make sure my drunk friend was okay xx lovely, calm, good vibes and music as a party girl who is scared of going out xx”
- Google user
“Abi is the best. He always keeps me and my best friend safe and he is just the nicest person ever! Thankyou so much! Give Abi all the credit he deserves”
- Google user
“Very fun, great with the live band, my music taste to a T!!! An absolute amazing member of staff is abhi! Very kind and helpful whatever you need! Very recommended 🙂↕️🙂↕️ They have live music and a good mix or genres.”
- Google user
“Absolutely fed up of the attitude of the bouncers. Said I wanted to go get my coat from home less than 3 minutes walk away, they said that's fine, they wouldn't let me back in because "student night" while my friends were still in, I was gone 5 minutes. Many examples like this I'm done. Bar staff nice. DJ terrible.”
- Google user
“Louis made us very comfortable and welcome, attended to us whenever and however. Drinks was amazing, and great customer service”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near Molly Malone's Irish Tavern
- Belong4.93740.1 mi£30–40ReservationsOutdoor seating
bottomless brunch, belly pork skewers, drink variety
- Suds & Soda4.63950.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleWi-FiTakeout
craft beer selection on tap, interesting and rotating taps, real ale and dips
- Ryans Bar4.13200.2 miWheelchair accessible
locals feel like family, limited drink selection, needs redecoration
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Malone's Irish Tavern | 3.897 | — | — | door staff kicking people out, bag size policy at door, live band performances |
| BelongReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.9374 | 0.1 mi | £30–40 | bottomless brunch, belly pork skewers, drink variety |
| Suds & SodaWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi · Takeout | 4.6395 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | craft beer selection on tap, interesting and rotating taps, real ale and dips |
| Ryans BarWheelchair accessible | 4.1320 | 0.2 mi | — | locals feel like family, limited drink selection, needs redecoration |
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