The Old Orchard, Rathfarnham

I really love the Old Orchard as a pub. It's always so cosy and atmospheric. The food here is hearty and good value, and as a vegan they have catered for me well in the past. I like their bruschetta as a starter, and they have made me up some lovely salads on request. For vegans there is pasta with mediterranean veg available without the cheese and likewise with the roasted stuffed bell peppers. Veggie curries and stir fries are good value at €15 and a decent sized portion. I have never had dessert here so am not sure what they have. It's a fun place to go for food and a few drinks on the weekend with friends.

how hard is it to get a drink in this place..? here last sat evening, not many people in the pub, but waited and waited at bar for ages to order and get a drink. food when it arrived was ok, but staff seemed busy chatting to each other than serving us - got a bit tedious after a while. think this place needs a revamp also a bit tatty with special offers and posters everywhere you look - ott! ... bit old fashioned

living in Rathfarnham all my life i have eaten in all the pubs /restaurants on many ocassions and have to admit i had written the orchard off as a food venue about 3 years ago.However on Friday last we had a few after work drinks and decided to give the food another go.The friendly waitress informed us that they had totally re-vamped their menu over the last few months and encouraged us to try the chicken wings to start ,they were perfectly done with just the right amt of hot sauce.great start!.For main 3 of us ordered the rib eye steak(medium) which melted in the mouth,served with homemade chunky chips.Our friend wasnt too hungry so he ordered the mini fish and chips from the very clever mini bites menu(only 5.50).The barman approached us to ask about the food and engaged us in conversation which was a nice touch. The crowd is a mid 20s and up a really good mix and the pub was filling up by the time we were leaving(8.45). a girl came over to chat and she informed us thaey had a band starting that evening ,she seemed to be the in charge and offered us a very reasonably priced cocktail for only 5 euro and also informed us that their new winter menu will be starting in a few weeks. Ended up staying for the band and dont remember the rest!!! its great to know i can get top food/service and entertainment just 5 mins from my front door. Defin be back.