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Former Mrs Brown's Boys star Rory Cowan gives verdict on Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin

Former Mrs Brown's Boys star Rory Cowan gave a glowing review after visiting Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin.

Conor McGregor's new pub has seen huge interest since its reopening over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

The pub that McGregor is rumoured to have spent over €1 million on remodelling was booked out throughout its first weekend at the Bank Holiday weekend.

Actor Rory Cowan, 62, went for some food and pints as the pub isn't far from where he lives.

He posted on Twitter: "I just dropped into the Black Forge pub for some food and pints.

"It’s lovely here and not far from where I live.

Former Mrs Browns Boys star Rory Cowan at the Black Forge in Dublin (Rory Cowan Twitter)

"I’m going to have a shot or two of Proper Twelve while I’m here.

"It’s lovely with Ginger Ale. Fabulous bar and restaurant."

Other customers have posted reviews online about the revamped bar.

Former Mrs Browns Boys star Rory Cowan visits Conor McGregor's Black Forge pub in Dublin (Conor McGregor Instagram)

Most people seemed to have enjoyed the food and said the staff were very accommodating.

One customer said: “All newly modernised great food reasonably prized nice atmosphere…”

Another commented on how much she loved the renovations made to the pub.

Conor McGregor's pub the Black Forge (theblackforgeinn Instagram)

She added: “It’s been a long time since we came I am blown away by the fabulous job renovating this watering hole.

“Meeting our pitch & putt pals after such a long time is amazing! The very best of luck to Conor and wishing Liam and the team every success.”

Another said: “If you haven't being there get there 10 out of 10 for food and the staff are amazing”.

McGregor's pub also gathered good reviews from tourists that visited over the past few days.

One person commented: “Came from providence, Rhode Island, USA….Fantastic and accommodating staff.

“The food was delicious!!! Manager Liam is above and beyond, Ava was our amazing waitress!!! Clean and inviting environment. Tastefully done!!!”

Conor McGregor and his kids Rian and Conor Jr (Instagram/Conor McGregor)

It comes as UFC star Conor McGregor believes his sons can follow in his footsteps and enter the fight world when they are older.

McGregor has three children with fiancée Dee Devlin - Conor Jr, Croía and Rían - and the fighter was asked on Twitter about the possibility of his firstborn following in his footsteps into the UFC in future.

While he did say that he would be happy and supportive regardless of what his children choose to do, McGregor was high-spirited about the chance of that happening in his response, and also mentioned that his youngest son Rían could follow a similar path:

"That kid of mine is going to do whatever he wants in this world," McGregor said.

"I will support him all the way tho (sic) whatever he chooses! I feel he will do it tho.

"I feel his younger brother Rían will also. Interesting times ahead.

"I will be happy just as long as they are happy."

McGregor is currently recuperating following surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg after suffering the injury in his UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier.

He has been spending time with family in L.A in recent weeks as he continues his rehabilitation.

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