Reviewed by Rikkotrikko on Tue, 04/26/2016 - 16:33
Review of Molly Malone's
We (my roommate and I) had Molly Malone's recommended to us by a friend and neither of us was disappointed.
The food was a little pricey, but in Wangfujing that's to be expected. And the quality was superb. My egg sandwich was incredible and the game chips served with it were magnificent. My friend's pasta was also great.
Granted, the servings weren't huge, but that's not unusual for the type of place.
By far the best part was the service. The staff were attentive, good natured, and timed everything well.
All in all, a good experience.
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Molly Malone's is an Irish bar so... it's not a British experience...
EDIT: I just looked at your profile (Rikkotrikko) and you're claiming to be from the UK. Something doesn't add up here...
It's not a British gastropub.
1. Click on the link on thebeijinger to read what Molly Malone's is: http://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/molly-malones
HINT: It says it's a Irish pub.
2. Molly Malone is a famous (mythical) character from Dublin. There's even a statue of her at the bottom of Dublin's Grafton Street.
3. Google "Ireland" and you will learn it's not a part of the UK. But I understand you guys like to try to claim U2, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Michael Fassbender, etc. Not surprised you want to claim Irish bars too...
4. Just because something was once owned by a British person doesn't make it British forever. Sorry to break it to you, but Hong Kong belongs to China now.
To make this even more simple: Sunderland Football Club used to be owned by a group of Irish guys. Does that make them an Irish football club now? No, of course it doesn't.
> What's the difference between British and Irish pubs when they're outside of those countries?
That's a good question, as most Irish and British pubs abroad are terrible.
Generally, an Irish pub will have a cosy, intimate atmosphere. It'll be dark and warm. Lots of wood and probably a lot of old, antique looking stuff. There might be a fire. The staff will be friendly and kind. There may or may not be a food menu. The Guinness will taste absolutely nothing like the piss they serve in China.
A British pub, IMO, is a shitty version of the above. Less atmosphere. Less cosy. Less friendly. Lots more Ales though, which is great.
> apologise to the intial reviewer and to Beijing afterwards
> apologise to the initial reviewer and the whole of Beijing
You're a serious weirdo.
> Possibly, but a weirdo who is right!
This will be my final comment. I'll keep it super simple:
How can it be a proper British experience if it's called Molly Malone's?
You're all right, I completely agree with all of you.