Went here on a date.
I don't know why I had not been in here before. Anyone that lives or works near the core must pass by this resturant dozens of times a year. I guess I also assumed it would just be a place for tourists.
First things first--the good news is that it is in a former bank which means it is pretty cool inside. The bad news is that it is in a former bank. The acoustics are horrific. It was so loud. I had a hard time making myself heard.
Cloth napkins and the staff uniforms that give this place a touch of class; it is certainly a little bit more upscale than other places pretending to be Irish pubs. The beer selection is really no better than what you would find at a chain pub. Prices are a little higher though although I did think my fish and chips was better than I've had in a while.
I suspect I would not return, at least if the choice were entirely up to me. The central location is handy. It is hard to recommend this for a date due to the noise. Maybe it is place you go to with the office mates for lunch or drinks. I assume it gets busy on Friday and Saturday nights although you might need to turn up your hearing aid.