One of Waterford’s oldest pubs has gone on the market.

Tom Maher’s on O’Connell Street in the City, was famous for being a men only pub and was run by Mr. Maher for over 77 years.

He died in 2003.

The pub also known as Moondharrig House re-opened by the current owner Bernard Kelly with no restrictions on female customers.

Waterford selling Agent John Rohan says the property has plenty of potential in an area with plenty of development going on.

He says pubs in the city centre are attracting investors.   The  asking price is €320,000.

 

– This is the description of the property from John Rohan Sherry Fitzgerald –

Celebrated licensed premises Tom Maher’s comprises a three storey terraced premises c 190 sq m located in the heart of Waterford city centre within the trendy Cultural Quarter. Dating from the early 1800’s this Waterford institution boasts the original handsome long wooden bar with snug off, generous sheltered smoking area to the rear and separate door access to the overhead accommodation presently set out as residential accommodation and studio. The attic is also floored and is used as sotrage. The property retains an attractive pub front which adds to the quality of the streetscape. Neighbouring occupiers include Tully’s bar, Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford Institute of Technology Dept of Architecture, The Granary café while the property is only c.100 metres from the entrance to the main retail district commencing with Shaws and restaurants to include La Boheme and The Red Pepper. The city quays are also nearby while the area is home to a large residential population of all ages . The property is a protected structure.