I enjoy the general atmosphere at Claddagh. Feels like you are really in an authentic pub in Ireland. The music is great and the outside patio has great scenery. I came with a friend for the first time after driving past it for a number of years.
Aside from the positives of Clauddagh I must say that I have never received worse service at a bar and I have been to many bars all over the country. We tipped the bartender with pig tails and a Chinese tattoo on the back of her neck several times for our beers. Soon after we were not being served despite being seated directly at the bar. Soon after it became apparent that we were being blatantly ignored. We had several friends join us who were also being ignored and the wait time for a drink became 20+ minutes.
When she was finally forced to address us she told us we were being ignored due to "not tipping" which was both incorrect and even if it was, it should not have affected the service of our friends who had yet to order their first drink. This lovely bartender also made the note to alert the other bartenders not to serve us because of this fact. Being a bartender does not give you the right to exude a complete lack of disregard for a customer, ESPECIALLY if it's dependent on what YOU think YOU deserve as a tip. I definitely will not be returning after this experience, would've been a slam dunk if it wasn't for this obviously immature and greedy excuse for a bartender.