Jarrz is a family-run sports and entertainment bar at 38/39 John Street in Waterford City, offering live sport, self-service beer taps, cocktails, food, quizzes, karaoke, student nights and private parties.
Jarrz describes itself as Waterford’s sports and party venue, combining the atmosphere of a sports bar with interactive entertainment and an unusual self-pour drinks experience. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
For visitors searching for sports bars in Waterford, places to watch football or rugby, bars in Waterford City Centre or nightlife in Waterford, Jarrz offers something genuinely different.
What is Jarrz Waterford?
Jarrz is a family-run bar owned by Suzanne and Philip, with their children Joe, Alex, Rachel and Robyn also involved in the business. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
But the feature that really separates Jarrz from a conventional pub is its self-pour beer system.
Instead of waiting at the bar, customers can pour their own drinks from self-service taps using technology from Pour My Beer. The system allows customers to control how much they pour and pay accordingly. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
That is the hook I’d push hard on the WIYP page. Plenty of Waterford establishments offer sport and drinks. The self-pour experience gives Jarrz a distinctive proposition.
Watch Live Sport at Jarrz
Sport is central to Jarrz.
The venue promotes coverage of a broad range of major sporting events, including Premier League and Champions League football, rugby internationals, GAA, Formula 1, NFL, boxing, golf, Wimbledon and the Six Nations. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Multiple screens allow different sporting events to be shown, making Jarrz particularly useful when several major fixtures overlap.
For someone asking “Where can I watch the match in Waterford?”, Jarrz should therefore be one of the venues surfaced by Waterford In Your Pocket.
Pour Your Own Pint
The self-pour beer wall is one of the most interesting features at Jarrz.
Powered by self-service drinks technology, it allows customers to pour their own drink rather than repeatedly queuing at the bar. Customers can control the amount poured and pay for what they dispense. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
During a major match, that’s a particularly clever proposition: less time queuing and more time watching the action.
Cocktails & Drinks
Jarrz isn’t exclusively aimed at beer drinkers and sports fans.
Cocktails are also an established part of the offering, with the venue maintaining a dedicated cocktail menu. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
That broadens its appeal considerably, particularly for mixed groups where not everyone is there specifically for the match.
Quizzes, Karaoke & Entertainment
There’s considerably more happening at Jarrz than sport.
The venue runs quizzes, karaoke, music bingo, themed nights, DJs and other special events. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Its pub quiz has traditionally taken place on Thursday evenings and uses Kahoot for interactive team play. However, I would not hard-code Thursday at 8:30pm into the permanent WIYP article unless Jarrz confirms that schedule remains current. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Instead, individual quizzes, karaoke nights and special events should appear in the Waterford In Your Pocket What’s On calendar.
Student Nights
Jarrz actively targets Waterford’s student population and promotes dedicated SETU student nights and events.
These can include music, games, sports, themed parties, karaoke, quizzes and student offers. The venue also caters for Students’ Union events, class nights and society fundraisers. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
That makes Jarrz particularly relevant to students searching WIYP for student nights in Waterford or nightlife near SETU.
Parties & Group Events
Jarrz can also accommodate private celebrations and group events.
The venue advertises packages for occasions including birthdays, weddings, stags and hens, corporate events and other private gatherings, with options including designated spaces, entertainment and catering arrangements. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Interactive options can include karaoke, music bingo and quizzes, while customers can also discuss DJs, live bands and personalised entertainment. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
The online booking form currently allows enquiries for groups of up to 150 guests. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Where is Jarrz?
Jarrz
38/39 John Street
Waterford City
X91 K5DH
Ireland
Its John Street location places Jarrz within Waterford’s principal city-centre entertainment district and close to the Apple Market.
Getting to Jarrz
Jarrz is easily reached on foot from most of Waterford City Centre.
The venue also states that the W5 bus route stops outside, while a taxi rank is less than 100 metres away. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
That makes it particularly convenient for students and visitors who don’t want to drive into the city for a night out.
Safety at Jarrz
Jarrz states that it participates in Waterford’s Purple Flag night-time economy initiative and supports the Ask for Angela safety campaign.
Customers who feel unsafe or uncomfortable can approach a staff member and ask for “Angela” as a discreet request for assistance. (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Waterford In Your Pocket Tip
Try the self-pour system.
That’s what makes Jarrz genuinely different from another sports bar.
If there’s a major football, rugby or GAA match taking place during your visit, check whether Jarrz is showing it and arrive early enough to get settled before the action starts.
For quieter nights, check the entertainment schedule. You might find a quiz, karaoke, music bingo or another special event happening.
Good to Know Before You Go
Best for: Live sport, groups, self-pour drinks, cocktails and entertainment
Location: 38/39 John Street, Waterford City, X91 K5DH
Area: John Street / Waterford City Centre
Type: Sports and entertainment bar
Live sport: Yes
Football: Yes
Rugby: Yes
GAA: Yes
Formula 1: Yes
Self-pour beer: Yes (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Cocktails: Yes (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Pub quizzes: Yes
Karaoke: Yes
Music bingo: Yes
Student events: Yes
Private parties: Yes
Group bookings: Yes
Food: Available according to the venue’s current information (Jarrz bars Waterford)
Opening hours: Check before travelling
Important: current local-business data is showing Jarrz as temporarily closed. I would verify this directly with Jarrz before publishing the listing as active. The official website itself remains online and is currently publishing venue information. That’s a discrepancy worth resolving rather than blindly publishing incorrect status information.
What’s Nearby?
Jarrz’s John Street location puts it close to the Apple Market and Waterford’s main nightlife district, with numerous bars, restaurants and entertainment venues within walking distance.
John Roberts Square and the city’s main shopping streets are also nearby, while Waterford’s Viking Triangle can be reached on foot.
This makes Jarrz easy to incorporate into an evening in the city without needing additional transport.
Waterford In Your Pocket Says
The strongest thing about Jarrz is that it has an identifiable point of difference.
Calling it simply another Waterford pub would undersell it.
Plan Your Visit
Because sports schedules, entertainment, promotions and opening hours change, check Jarrz’s current information before visiting.
