{"id":273258,"date":"2026-01-31T06:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T06:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/273258\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T06:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T06:30:13","slug":"from-pizza-to-pints-the-limerick-bar-quickly-becoming-a-local-favourite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/273258\/","title":{"rendered":"From pizza to pints: The Limerick bar quickly becoming a local favourite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fordescourtyard.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fordes Courtyard<\/a> has fast become one of Limerick\u2019s standout food and drink destinations, earning a reputation among locals as a serious contender for the city\u2019s best pizza.<\/p>\n<p>In the heart of Limerick on Little Ellen Street, <a href=\"https:\/\/fordescourtyard.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fordes<\/a> blends the warmth of a traditional pub with the energy of a modern pizza and cocktail bar,\u00a0making it a go-to spot from midweek catch-ups to big Saturday nights out.<\/p>\n<p>Pizza is at the heart of what <a href=\"https:\/\/fordescourtyard.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fordes Courtyard<\/a> does, and it\u2019s clear from the first bite that quality comes first. Each pizza is cooked in a traditional Valoriani Italian-style oven.<\/p>\n<p>The menu caters to all tastes, from classic crowd-pleasers to more adventurous flavour combinations, all made using top-quality ingredients and a dough that\u2019s carefully prepared to deliver real depth of flavour.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re dropping in for a casual slice or sitting down for a full meal with friends, the pizza alone is worth the visit.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, great pizza deserves great drinks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fordescourtyard.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fordes Courtyard<\/a> more than delivers on that front. The bar is fully stocked with a wide range of beers and ciders that pair perfectly with food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fordescourtyard.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MixCollage-28-Jan-2026-05-08-PM-1146-1769620534145.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"628\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cocktail lovers are equally well looked after, with a menu that mixes timeless classics with creative, modern twists, all made using premium spirits and fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>For wine drinkers, there\u2019s a thoughtfully selected list of reds, whites and ros\u00e9s, offering something to suit every palate and every plate.<\/p>\n<p>What really sets <a href=\"https:\/\/fordescourtyard.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fordes Courtyard<\/a> apart, though, is the atmosphere. By day and early evening it\u2019s relaxed and welcoming, ideal for after-work pints or a laid-back meal. As the weekend rolls in, the energy lifts, and every Saturday night a DJ takes over, turning the space into a dynamic and lively spot.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect place to start the night, or to settle in and enjoy good music, great drinks and an unbeatable atmosphere without having to move on.<\/p>\n<p>With its standout pizza, impressive drinks offering and buzzing Saturday night soundtrack, <a href=\"https:\/\/fordescourtyard.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fordes Courtyard<\/a> has carved out a unique place in Limerick\u2019s food and nightlife scene.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just a bar, and it\u2019s not just a pizza place, it\u2019s a destination, and one that more and more locals are proudly calling Limerick\u2019s best.<\/p>\n<p>*Sponsored Content<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fordes Courtyard has fast become one of Limerick\u2019s standout food and drink destinations, earning a reputation among locals&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":273259,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[72,61,60,1396,12272],"class_list":{"0":"post-273258","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-ie","10":"tag-ireland","11":"tag-limerick","12":"tag-sponsored-content"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273258"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273258\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/273259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}