I needed a bite and a beer while traveling solo in Dublin. Ratings on Meaghers were good so I…read moredropped in. Nice experience. Cozy, quiet (on this day) pub with attentive service and great food. I tried the lamb shepherd's pie, and my odd complaint is that it's got too much meat - don't hear that often. Was really tasty, really filling, and really heavy. Would have loved more of the mash, but all around it was awesome.

The food is really good. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and awesome. The service was very…read morefriendly. I had the shepherds pie. It was super delicious. I would go back there again.

Lovely local welcoming proper bar. Definitely worth a visit…read more, proper barmen , very welcoming and friendly . Pint not bad and there is lovely historical pictures of area on wall which is lovely touch . Would definitely recommend a visit .

While not very promising from the outside this North Strand boozer is a bit of a find. Popular…read morewith locals Cusack's is bedecked (if you'll excuse the pun) with all sorts of nautical paraphernalia. Thus it is an ideal place to bring a salty dog of your acquaintance. The large open lounge at the front tends to be frequented by the older locals, whereas the further back you go the younger the drinkers get. If you fancy a pint on your own, you could do worse than to treat the pub as a museum to all things naval and spend your time reading the exhibits on the wall. The only downside is the rather large plasma screen which jars slightly with the feng shui of the place - though they could always pop on Titanic if you asked them nicely!

Holler at your boy! Previously known as the Fairview Inn, this popular new late night venue is…read morelocated between Fairview and Ballybough and draws in folk (mainly young) from the local environs. As the name would suggest, the emphasis here is on sport watching and drinking but occasionally, the more colloquial version of the word "player" will come into force, as men's heads are turned by young wans strutting in front of the screen, wearing outfits more suited to a Saturday night down the docks. The main lounge goes on forever (as opposed to the more intimate bar) so you wonder if by the time you get to the back if you're in Dublin 3 anymore. What is a bit off-putting is the fact that the 70 (yes, 70) TV screens never seem to be switched off and that, coupled with the assorted sports décor pinned to the walls, only reinforces the impression that if eleven men in shorts kicking a ball around a field doesn't excite you, then you're in the wrong boozer. Even if you are wearing that dress.

This is a nice classic look bar , with a great atmosphere …read more The staff are always very friendly, and service is always swift no matter how busy. There's plenty space both inside and out, including a very spacious smoking area.

Gaffney's is a perfect example of an "old fashioned" Irish bar - its décor is traditional and so…read moreare a lot of its customers, but all ages are welcome. Split into a bar and a lounge - the lounge is a little more genteel - my favourite place is the snug by the door in the bar, where you can have your own private party but still enjoy the convivial atmosphere. Okay, so women are definitely in the minority here, especially in the bar, hence the reason that you have to go into the lounge to find the Ladies' - a more recent structural addition, one suspects. Unfortunately, even on weekends, it shuts up shop at 11.30pm.

Kavanagh's is a real local's pub. Good craic and great conversations on any night of the week, but…read morenot quite the place to head if you're up for a rip-snorting jolly old time dancing on tabletops. Get to know the barflies of the Marino/Fairview area over a pint or two of the dark stuff (heaven forbid you order wine in this establishment, it's not the done thing! Believe me, I've tried and was severely berated for it!) They also have an ever changing assortment of Irish pub meals... try the salmon or the Irish stew, made with 'real' Irish beef. The bar tenders are very observant and will remember every drink you've ever ordered in the place. And that is a warning. Kavanagh's is generally a bit of an old man's and tradies' kinda pub, but due to its proximity to Drumcondra is always busy before a match at Croker. Pop in for a pint if you happen to be in the area.

The pub is basically split into two separate areas, accessed via different doors, and a corridor at…read morethe rear of the building. There is the Lounge, which serves food, and is more comfortable, and the Bar, which has a number of TV's, including a very large projector, with all of them showing sports. Sports bars are not my thang (yip, purposely spelt that way), so I use to go the lounge quite a lot (lived around the corner from Kavanaghs for a year). There was always a good atmosphere, and very good service. Had some great chats, and made some friends there too. Not a young crowd, although saying that, there were often groups of late 20's/30 somethings in for a few drinks or glasses of wine (they have a decent wine menu btw). There is also a bus stop very close by, with about 6 buses passing by, all going into town along the Malahide road, so as a spot for a quite drink before a night out, it's very good. Not much sunlight makes it into the building, so I would not propose it as a sunny day spot... dark winter nights, perfect:-)

Lovely pub. Great cappuccinos, too. The atmosphere has a warm, cozy feeling. It was a nice spot to…read morerest and relax before the last leg of our journey for the day.

Good oul Harry Byrne's, really enjoy a few pints in here before heading on into town. I worked in…read morethe pub when I was 16 as a lounge boy, still haven't forgiven the barmen for all the terrible jobs they used to give me! I was just there last Saturday night and it wasn't too crowded at all, there were 3 of us and we all managed to get seats. It is an older and decent crowd in Harrys but that definitely has its upsides - very relaxed and chilled. Make sure you check out the Well which is situated in the main bar, nice touch! This pub is definitely up there with the best of them and it doesn't matter when you plan on leaving, there are lots of Taxis parked outside.

We had dinner at Murrays Bar twice during our 2 short stays in Dublin. This place was definitely…read moreone of our favorites. And it was located only a few blocks from our first hotel. We were seated up front (on the right side) both times and enjoyed the relative solitude within a very popular restaurant, bar, and music venue. Music was playing in the other room, but piped in for easy listening. I enjoyed the first night's group (The Auld Brigade), that I purchased one of their CDs as we left. Music on the 2nd Night was not as interesting. I counted at least 3 bars, all smartly stacked with beer handles and bottles of hard liquor. Yet, outside of pints, glasses of wine, and lots of whiskey, Murrays Bar had a hard time with some as simple as Gayle's favorite: Bombay Sapphire Martini Up with Olives. We asked about it a couple of ways and the waiter was certainly game to get her what she wanted, but alas that was not to be per the message from the Bar. So over our 2 dinners, our collective choices (4 of us) were pints of Murphy's Stout, an O'Hara's Pale Ale, a Hop House Beer, Gayle's Chardonnay, and a Whiskey Sour. In the food department, Murray's Fish and Chips might be one of the best we've enjoyed during our trip to Ireland. All 4 of us ordered that on our second visit, while only half of us did son on the first night. I guess I'm the only smashed peas fan, but that's a minor point. Burgers filled out the Menu on our first visit, which were pretty darn good too. Table service was great both nights, with special kudos to the guy trying to with Gayle's failed Martini order. I'm not sure why there was "muscle" at the front door both nights, but I guess the four of us looked harmless.

Had a nice time at Murray's it's close to our hotel and the food is really great. They have plenty…read moreof tvs and they are great for groups and couples. The service staff were attentive and it's a spot we will come back to.

You're one of Drumcondra/Botanic Roads numerous culchie residents, you want to out for the night…read morebut you're too sozzled to make it as far as either Coppers or Flannery's. What to do?? Well, you'd probably go to Quinn's, along with the rest of Dublin's provincial population. Quinn's is good for a laugh if you head down on a Thursday when all the students from DCU head out there. Prepare to see lots of trainee nurses dancing around their handbags. It's also good on matchdays, when they seemingly manage to squeeze in every single one of the 82,000 fans fresh from Croker. Matchdays aside, it gets quieter on Saturday and Sunday nights, so it's good for a quiet pint or two.

We were staying at the Croke Park Hotel for a week while visiting Dublin. While I read plenty of…read moregood reviews, we only made it to Quinn's once, on our last night, but the four of us agreed and give it a big thumbs up! (Sorry, is that too American?) =) Anyway, it wasn't very busy on the Wednesday we happened to show up and it was an easy walk from the hotel. It was still early (around 5-6ish), but I can see the place getting very busy on the weekend nights! My two favorite things (besides the Guinness, obviously) were the dart board (cool points!) and the fact the bar is a Celtic Football supporter (Wahoo! Let's go Bhoys!) I'm sure this would be a great place to watch a game. If we hadn't decided to brave the streets of Glasgow to see the game in person, we would have been at Quinn's for sure! The only thing I wish I could change about this place is that I want a T-shirt! Yeah, that my sound a little tourist-y, but hey, that's what I am. Plus, I wanted to bring one home to my friend, Quinn!

The first thing I should mention is that I spent €415.00 on a failed celebration in Fagans…read moreDrumcondra. Having booked dinner for 11 people well in advance of our visit, I arrived at 7.04pm on 21st March to find the tables were occupied by a large group of people with their meal in progress. The waitress did not seem surprised, and left quickly to see what could be done. Another waitress came along a few minutes later, advising that they were setting up another area. The manager then arrived and apologised, confirming it was totally their fault and a table would be ready soon. We were then led to two tables that would normally seat 4 on each table. 11 settings were squashed together and when we asked for another little table for more space, a small round table at a lower level arrived, which I refused (it was inserted between the two rectangular tables and did not solve the problem). I pointed to another suitable small table but that was refused, and a few minutes later, while not marked as reserved, it was given to other diners. The head waitress was unfriendly and made no effort to make up for the complete-let down with Fagans ignoring the booking I had carefully planned for my 60th birthday. When I wasn't ready to order wine as I was still upset with our table arrangement, she did not return to follow through on looking after us. The white haired manager was even worse, as he visited the other diners in that area and did not check in on us once in the whole evening to see that the rearrangements were satisfactory. We weren't offered the option of dessert and were not granted as much as one complimentary drink to compensate for ruining my night. Having been a local in Drumcondra for years before I moved to the UK, and my family still living there, I chose Fagans to support local business. The staff who death with my booking seemed very accommodating so I trusted I had made a good choice.

Recommend to me by the owner of the Bed and Breakfast we were staying at. On my trip I wanted to…read moreexperience real Irish pub food. This place does not disappoint. The pub atmosphere looked exactly as you would expect. A cozy bar that was extremely welcoming like you've lived there you whole life and visit daily after work. The service was wonderful. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious! I had roast beef and vegetables. The sauce it came with was perfect! The portions were huge too! Definitely would recommend if you're in Dublin!

The food was delicious and came out hot and timely the drinks were amazing and the ambiance was…read moregreat for a pub restaurant

Waiter took initial beverage order. I ordered sparkling water. All others in my group ordered…read morealcoholic beverages. Their drinks came fast. Asked for water 2 more times. Waiter became smart aleck after 2nd time. Waited more than 30 minutes for water. Seems they have a water server. He said took so long because water was delivered to wrong table. Really????? Food good but not outstanding. Long wait for food. Don't recommend this restaurant.