The Locke
Great outdoor drinking/eating spot, georges quay (http://www.lockebar.com/) dress a bit nicer for this bar. lovely atmosphere. great for a casual night of drinking with close friends or family.
Nancy Blake's Pub
Denmark street (http://www.nancyblakes.com) popular and crowded. live music most weeks
Flannerys Bar
Denmark street. there are quite a few 'flannery's pubs in limerick.
Molly Malones
Ellen street. be careful with the bouncers. late bar and dance floor. gets crowded. great place to end a night of partying
Gleeson's
aka "the white house", o'connell street. open mic nights and poetry nights
Micky Martins
Augustinian lane. tucked away in an l shaped alley [augustinian lane] with a nice outdoor area when the weather permits. good beer decent beer selection for limerick. hoegaarden on tap.
Charlie Chaplin's
Cruises street.
Charlie Malone's
Relatively quiet normally. Monday Nights draw in the crowds from Mary I as generally during the school semester a group of students from Mary I will play Irish Trad late in the night. The barmen here will make you feel quite at home. Though small its quite cozy.
Tom Collins's Oyster Saloon
Cecil street genuine old man's pub
Peter Clohessys Bar
Howleys quay (http://www.peterclohessy.ie/) perfect spot to catch a munster match on the tv.
Costello's Tavern
Alternative music venue, dominic street.