I stopped into Paddywagon Irish Pub the other night planning to have one Guinness، relax for a few minutes، and then head home. Several excellent conversations and one perfectly poured Guinness later، I began seriously considering whether I was Irish and simply hadn’t checked my ancestry report recently. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a neighborhood Irish pub—comfortable، welcoming، and filled with people who seem genuinely happy to be there. The bartender was fantastic، with a great personality، excellent service، and the rare ability to make everyone feel like a regular even if it’s their first visit. One thing I also appreciate is that they stay open until 3:00 AM. Not that I stayed until 3:00 AM، of course. I merely found great comfort knowing that if I suddenly felt the need to discuss world events، sports، or the mysteries of life over a Guinness at 2:47 in the morning، Paddywagon would be there for me. Great service، great atmosphere، and a terrific place to unwind after a long day. If you’re in Dunedin and looking for a friendly local pub، this place is absolutely worth a visit. Five stars. The Guinness was excellent، the bartender was outstanding، and I left in a significantly better mood than when I arrived—which is probably the highest compliment you can give an Irish pub.












