I ate at Conor McGregor’s pub, the food was delicious and you can watch his fights while dining… but there’s a catch

CONOR McGREGOR’S pub offers delicious food and refreshing pints – and even replays all of his fights while you dine.

But don’t expect to see any of his losses.

@theblackforgeinnConor McGregor enjoys some grub at his pub[/caption]

@theblackforgeinnBoxing promoter Eddie Hearn enjoying a pint of Forged Irish Stout[/caption]

@theblackforgeinnLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard took a trip to the Black Forge Inn[/caption]

@theblackforgeinnComedian Kevin Hart on a visit to the Dublin pub[/caption]

McGregor’s Black Forge Inn pub – which he bought in 2019 – is in Drimnagh, just next to Crumlin in Dublin where he grew up.

And it’s also the home of the UFC superstar’s beloved Proper 12 whiskey and newly rolled out Forged Irish Stout.

It has become a hot bed for celebrities who are in the area, with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and comedian Kevin Hart recent guests.

But my reservation went a little bit more under the radar.

When you arrive at the Forge’s twin doors, you can head right for a spot at the bar or left for your seat at the dinner table.

Immediately we were met with drinks orders and having spent the week covering Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight, there was only one answer.

McGregor’s stout had sponsored the bout, which seemed to include promoter Eddie Hearn’s salesmanship in the deal.

Following Hearn’s rave reviews on the brew all week, I decided to put it to the test, despite not being much of a drinker myself.

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But I was pleasantly surprised when the smooth-tasting pint of stout came my way.

I opted for the smoked chicken wrapped in bacon to start, which was complemented with black garlic and parmesan aioli, which I KO’d in no time.

The first round was in the books and I was off to a flyer as I awaited the famed Forged steak on the stone, ordered medium rare.

As chat soon turned to Taylor’s chances of successfully moving up to dethrone Chantelle Cameron, highlights of McGregor’s career played on the screen behind us.

It showcased some of his most glorious moments in the octagon; beating Chad Mendes for the featherweight title and his iconic 13-second KO of Jose Aldo to name a few.

And the compilation also included some of McGregor’s most bitter losses, to the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier.

But rather bizarrely, the actual moment of defeat fails to make the cut and instead skips to the next bout.

SuppliedThe chicken and bacon starter[/caption]

SuppliedThe steak on the stone[/caption]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqfbANysUmQ/Conor McGregor’s newly released Forged Irish Stout[/caption]

Meaning, you’d need to go elsewhere to see Khabib’s submission and Poirier’s KO of McGregor.

The main man himself was not there on this particular day, but it’s said that he makes the effort to visit each table for pictures when he is.

Before long, after a strong opener of stout and starters, it was time for the main event.

My 10oz sirloin came accompanied with a side of chips and onion rings as well as a stone to cook the steak just to my liking.

McGregor has boasted of his chefs being in line for a Michelin star and I wouldn’t be one to argue – in fear of getting a kick to the head.

But the steak was admittedly delicious, the chips were fluffy and favourable and the onion rings were a nice touch.

You can watch Conor McGregor’s fight as you eat… but don’t expect to see him lose

The Forged Irish Stout and Proper 12 whiskeySupplied

As I waited for my salted caramel cheesecake desert, I felt obliged to have a shot of McGregor’s whiskey – we know what happened to the last bloke to turn one down.

Now, I’m not much of a whiskey lover but my friend from Dublin is and assures me it is up there with Jameson and the rest of them.

Although what I am qualified in is recognising a good pudding when I taste one.

And while my cheesecake and ice cream lacked a bit in portion, it made up for it in flavour.

After a heavy three-course meal, I was almost left out for the count but I powered on to take a tour of the pub.

Murals and pictures of the former champ hang from the walls as well as photos of McGregor meeting and greeting the famous faces in the Forge.

The outside area makes for a nice drinking spot in the summer but it is also where punters pose for snaps with The Notorious’ UFC title.

Finally, we settled the bill and it came to a reasonable £63 for my share.

I billy strutted out of the place on a full stomach and I’m already pondering what I’ll order next time I visit the Black Forge Inn.

Paul SharpThe Black Forge Inn is located in Drimnagh[/caption]