The Celt is the quintessential Irish pub experience: from its traditional exterior of timber accents and welcoming forest-green signage to the cozy, old-world interior filled with wood paneling, colorful flags, snug seating, and vintage Irish décor. As soon as you walk in, you'll feel the warmth and community energy of a Dublin pub: chatter, laughter, and the comforting clink of glasses create an inviting atmosphere that's lively but never overwhelming. My party of four made a reservation for a Monday night at 7pm, and I'm glad we did - the restaurant was almost full, and by around 8:30pm, it was absolutely packed! We were immediately led to our reserved table, which you can book through their website. The menu includes plenty of options for everyone, including fried appetizers, salads, traditional Irish fare, and lots of sides. They don't have an actual drink menu, but our server was more than happy to walk us through what they had on tap; my dad and brother enjoyed a pint of Guinness and a local Irish lager, respectively. In terms of dishes, two members of my party weren't hungry, so they split an order of the Wrights of Marino Smoked Salmon (€12.95) and the Traditional Beef & Guinness Stew (€16.95). The smoked salmon dish was quite a good deal for only €13 - it was a sizable portion of thin slices of lox paired with capers, a tangy horseradish cream, a fresh vegetable salad that wasn't overly dressed (as pub salads often are), and a thick slab of their signature Guinness Brown Bread (more on this later). The Beef & Guinness Stew was a thick, hearty bowl of stewed Irish beef, root vegetables, and a savory broth with a touch of that distinct malty flavor of Guinness. It was delicious on its own, but elevated when paired with the bread (though my brother may have been onto something with using it as a dip for his chips). Another member of my party ordered their Traditional Fish & Chips (€19.95), which was a large piece of battered cod served with a heaping pile of thick-cut chips (fries), a mixed leaf salad, pea puree, and a creamy tartar sauce. The fish was beautifully flaky and moist in the interior, with the crispy batter on the outside lending a lovely crunch without being overly oily. The chips were truly the best we've had in Ireland, with a delectable crisp exterior and a creamy, almost mashed-potato-like inside; perfect with the briny richness of the tartar sauce. We weren't huge fans of the pea puree (we've had better at other pubs), which was a bit bland, though it was a good palate cleanser for the dish. I chose the Traditional Irish Lamb Stew (€18.95), which was another large bowl of filling stew. This broth was a bit thinner than the Beef & Guinness Stew, and had complex flavors of herbs and the root vegetables. The portion of lamb wasn't huge, but the meat was of good quality: it was tender and not overly gamey, simmered to a pull-apart texture. I also ordered a large portion of their Guinness Brown Bread (€5.50) to share with the rest of the table; while I'd normally balk at paying almost €6 for 3 slices of bread, this is award-winning brown bread; thick slabs of oaty, malty bread with a touch of sweetness, lovely when slathered with creamy Irish butter. I do wish that the bread had been served hot, but that was easily fixed when dipped in the steaming stew. Lastly, we ordered the Apple Tart (€8.50) and Bread & Butter Pudding (€8.50) for dessert; the former was decent, with spiced apples in a flaky pastry, topped with vanilla ice cream and almonds, but the real star was the Bread & Butter Pudding: pillowy soft bread soaked in a rich yet not overly-sweet custard, strewn with cinnamon and raisins. A decadent way to end our meal! We truly enjoyed our time at the Celt - it's the sort of place where locals and visitors mingle easily, whether you're there for hearty pub fare, a pint, or live music. It's fairly priced for its central location and generous portions, and a stellar choice for casual meals, drinks with friends, or an authentic Irish pub night! read more

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Very authentic traditional Irish pub. Had a seafood chowder and a full breakfast after long night of work. Seafood chowder was standard. Breakfast had great crispy bacon, well fried hashbrown and black pudding, and nice sunny side up eggs. But wish thete had been an extra banger and a white pudding. Still, overall taste is quite nice. read more

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Came by for a late dinner on a Thursday at around 8:30 with my husband and my 8-month old daughter. The pub is big, with an additional back area. It looked like the front is more for grabbing drinks, and the back is more for dining - with tables, and a more inviting atmosphere. They have live music - not sure if it's every night or what time it starts, so it is pretty loud in there. Luckily, we came prepped with noise-cancelling headphones for the baby, so she was fine. We ordered a few Guinnesses, and the Traditional Beef & Guinness Stew (stewed Irish beef & root vegetables with Guinness brown bread), and the Clonanny Farm Bangers & Mash (served with onion gravy). I'm typically not a fan of stews (this was my husband's order), since the meat is usually tough - but the flavor was good. I liked the sauce with the brown bread. I enjoyed the bangers & mash much more. The sausage was flavorful, as was the onion gravy. If you're looking for a slightly more upscale pub (and live music), then the Celts Pub may be a good fit for you. read more

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Amazing food! Amazing experience in general. Such a cool spot. We were redirected from the sweetest bartender next door at electric circus! She was the best. Found us a seat and we devoured the food! So good! read more

Celt Pub - Bangers & Mash Guinness Irish Stew - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Make sure you get a reservation from their website before dinner! We did not have a reservation but still went in to check things out. We can not comment on the food but the ambiance is fantastic for the Dublin atmosphere people crave. Lots of people, full bar and super quaint. Exactly what you would expect from the oldest pub in Dublin ..... or so we were told! Ha! read more

The Celt is a lovely bar with great music food and lovely bar staff.. But unfortunately there is a tall Romanian bouncer / security guard who works the door from Wednesday to Sunday and he's very rude and ignorant towards customers and is on a power trip. For example, at last orders when you buy your last drink literally within 5 minutes the bouncer is trying to rush everyone out the door and forcing plastic cups into your hands. He won't even allow customers to use the toilet before leaving the premises. He's very bossy and makes the environment very negative at the end of the night. read more

What a cool and funky place! My salmon chowder was fantastic! So was the bread! Enough space for us to have a little birthday party and I had a great time! read more

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Celt Pub wins best Irish music of our not long enough trip to Dublin. We had two purposes for our visit to this establishment - eat our last Irish meal and listen to our last bit of Irish music, and we succeeded at both. For our meal, I'll admit, we went a bit crazy and over ordered. My cousin and I shared several Irish staples including Fish & Chips, Clonnany Farm Bangers and Mash, Beef & Guinness Stew, and a side of Guinness Brown Bread. And we each ordered Guinness as well. We ate in the large back dining area which was spacious and nicely decorated. It had a nice cozy feel despite being such a large room. After we finished as much as we could of our dinner, we meandered over to the front area where the music was playing. There were two musicians performing together - a duo from a group called The Druids Folk Band. I really enjoyed them and was especially happy to finally hear Steve Earle's Galway Girl sung live. Everyone in the bar area was having a blast - employees included. Short and and sweet - it was the perfect last night out in Dublin. read more

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Great food. Awesome place with a lot of history. Food was tasty and the Guinness was 10/10' read more

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Lots of space, so even when it's crowded you feel like you have enough room! Always lively and has good, live music. Pints are cheaper than the temple bar area, and the vibes here are less touristy. One of the best pubs we went to in Dublin! Went back multiple nights the bartenders recognized us and we felt like locals haha read more

Celt Pub - Live music - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I first walked into the Celt Pub when I was 19 and then again a couple of weeks ago at 27. I know it's only a matter of time until I return again. This is my favorite Irish Pub. Period. With a mix of locals, some tourists (nothing like in Temple Bar), amazing music (usually starting at 9pm), and decent food... you couldn't want for more. Go for the vibe. Just go. Do it. I could sit there all night listening to music and if you tire of the music in one room (are you nuts??) then hop over to one of their other rooms for equally good music. This place just personifies good craic. I wouldn't even care if they didn't serve food. But they do, so grab some fish & chips, a beer, and settle down for a 10/10 night that will doubtless be a highlight of your trip. I sure wish I could spend the evening at the Celt Pub tonight! read more

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While in Dublin, I had the Lamb Stew and a Guinness Stout in a glass of course. The inside of the restaurant area is charming with its Jameson bottle candles and wooden tables and has a cozy pub feel. The lamb stew was delicious, flavorful, fresh vegetables and savory soup with quality lamb. The service was fast, being it was after work hours and starting to fill up. The stew arrived steaming but not too hot and the beer was perfectly cold and refreshing. The waiters and waitresses were attentive despite having a large party in the back, so the pub was well staffed. Music starts about 8:30-9pm and was local fare, a bonus feature. It's an unpretentious place, easy to find, looks small on the outside but much bigger on the inside and even has a separate room off the alley way in the back. Lots of old and interesting items hanging up in the pub. A grand memory of true Ireland, where the people are friendly and a warm stew warms you on a cold day! read more

Great stop and good food. The bar staff efficient and friendly. Enjoyed this find twice!

People and food fantastic! Best Guinness stew our whole time in Ireland. Staff and customers super friendly

Maybe one of our favorite dining experiences of the trip. The food here was unbelievably good. We had a long layover in Dublin and were looking for some traditional Irish fare and this hit every mark! We did not have a reservation and would recommend one as it was packed even on a week night. Luckily the wait staff was super friendly and was able to get us a table in between reservation slots. The atmosphere was as you would expect at any local pub with fun decor. For an appetizer we shared the Guinness stew just because we could not pass it up and I would absolutely recommend it! It was amazing. For primary entrees we ordered the roast beef and fish and chips and both were exceptional. The fish was humongous and perfectly fried! I seriously think this is a must stop in Dublin. read more

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Great pub to try on Talbout Street. Full bar and delicious comfort food. The beef stew was wonderful. Offering an inviting atmosphere of a cozy home away from home, this pub is a source of joy for many. With a variety of beer and whiskey selections, live music and a warm, friendly atmosphere, this is a perfect place to gather with friends and family. enjoy a traditional pub meal or a pint of your favorite beer, and the conversations that take place in these pubs are sure to be memorable. Whether you're looking for a place to relax after a long day or just to catch up with old friends. read more

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Outstanding food, music, guinness and atmosphere, prices very reasonable as well. Staff very helpful

Wonderful filling delicious meals. I had the fish & chips and hubby had beef stew both items the pub is famous for. Elliott was our server, very attentive and checked on us several times. We needed a cab since it was now dark and bartender not only called for a cab but went outside to make sure we got got into the cab. We highly recommend the service and bar with filling meals that we couldn't finish and thoroughly enjoyed the great service and attentive employees. read more

Celt Pub - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Loved this traditional Irish pub in Dublin, IRE that offers great food, live entertainment, and of course a pint of Guinness. We went here on our last night in Dublin. Forget the Temple Bar scene with the crowds and tourists. The Celt was just perfect for us to enjoy the Irish pub spirit (and a pretty good Beef and Guinness Stew!). read more

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Super cool spot. First pub we hit in Dublin. Had a decent Irish breakfast and great service. We were happy to see some great American political signs among the many vintage items of decor. Some beautiful old woodwork as well. read more

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What a wonderful pub to go to while in Dublin! I loved the atmosphere, the food, and the drinks! It's much larger on the inside compared to what you see from the street. I can't wait to go back! Such excellence service! read more

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The food was fantastic, only surpassed by the amazing ambiance! We were seated in a repurposed Confessional and it gave us a wonderful immersion into the pub, while still being somewhat withdrawn. The only downside was it was harder to hear the live music. But our neighbors made up for the entertainment! The booths have the old sliding windows to speak to the priest and they kept opening and confessing their sins to us... it was a stag party, so there were many! The food was also great. I had the Roast of the Day. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

This place was great! My mom and I stayed nearby at the Holiday Inn and were in search of Irish food for our last meal in town and I found this place via Google and Yelp. We walked over from our hotel. The place looks small from the outside, but the restaurant is actually pretty large because it is deep and has 3 different sections to it! We ordered: - cottage pie - fish pie Both pies were delicious and very filling! We also enjoyed the Irish music they had playing. Great place to eat or grab a drink! read more

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This place was jumping and I see why. We originally went there cause they advertise live Irish music but I guess cause of covid they didn't have it anymore. That was ok cause their foos more than made up for it. Before I discuss the food let me tell you about the place. This place from the outside looks so small but once you get in it goes on and on and on!!! We were all the way in the last room in the back where it looked like they did live music at. The service was really slow as far as drinks and ordering. I mean I must had asked 5 people for water before I got it. The food is great through. I ordered the seafood chowder and bangers and mashed for sharing and glad I did. The potion size for the bangers and mash was a decent size. The seafood chowder had real pieces of seafood I wish it had more. It was nice and creamy and hot. Nice flavor... I almost ordered another. The bangers and mash had the best gravy I've had in a long time!!! The potatoes where not instant homemade. The bangers were nice and thick. This is probably one of the best places my friend and I went to while in Ireland. read more

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Came here for a late lunch during our recent trip to Ireland. I saw all the great reviews on Yelp so we decided to give it a whirl. It's a few blocks off the main shopping area of O'Connell Street. The pub itself is quite large. At the time we went not all areas of the pub were open but we were seated in a dining area in the back that was spacious. Cool and quirky pub decor all around! Hubby had a Guinness and I had a Smithwicks beer, food was great overall! We had the daily soup which I think was a spinach soup, my husband enjoyed it and he's not a big soup guy. The Guinness bread that came w the soup was very good. We shared Irish beef stew and bangers and mash. The bangers were bangin (lol). Seriously this dish was SO good. The stew was pretty good but the bangers were definitely our favorite. Our little guy had chicken wings and fries. Friendly service, cool atmosphere, probably even cooler at night! read more

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The Celt was our first stop in Dublin, and our third, and our fourth. After trying another pub (Murray's, which we will avoid like the plague in the future), we decided not to mess with a great thing. The beer and spirits selection is varied and cold. The food was great (the bangers and mash had an amazing onion gravy, and the fish and chips, while a little skimpy on the fish, was excellent with the best chips we've had in Ireland). We weren't there when music was going on (we had teens in tow and needed to be out by nine), but the atmosphere was low-key, authentic, and decidedly casual - if you weren't on such a busy street, you'd likely have a though time separating an evening at The Celt from an evening at the village pub. Service was excellent and prompt and -- at least for Dublin -- the price was fair at about 70 euros for the four of us with a few beers tossed in. read more

Last night In Dublin looking for a Pub with good food and fun atmosphere! Hotel recommended this place right around the corner from where we were staying. Roasted Chicken and gravy was delicious. Hubby had the Irish beef burger also very tasty. read more

This place is incredible! The live music is really cool but the food is amazing!!!! The seafood chowder is one of the best I've ever had. The healthy salad was one of the best salads I've ever had. The bangers and mash was really delicious. My sister had the salmon and she was surprised how great it was. The cider is delicious and the staff are wonderful. I'm coming back whenever I'm in town. read more

Awesome traditional pub in a convenient area. My mom and I were staying at a hostel around the corner and had someone there tell us about what a great experience they had. Such a fun place with great vibes. When we were there it was an older adult crowd and everyone was super nice. I'm 27 and preferred that over a rowdy younger crowd lol. They also had home made Guinness bread that I will be dreaming about until I'm able to go back some day. They had real birds in a cage up in the corner behind the bar. I have a lot of questions regarding that lol. Also fell in love with the bartender with blue eyes but I was far to shy to say that or ask about the birds. So ya know I'm putting it on the internet instead. Anyways. Hopefully I can go back some day and eat more bread, see the birds, and make the blue eyed bartender fall in love with me. Definitely go when you have a chance. Note that the kitchen closes at 10 though. read more

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The food here was amazing. The bangers and mash had some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever had and the chicken goujon was delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

Give Filipe a promotion! Extraordinary service and atmosphere!! Here's why: I brought my grandmother to Ireland from the U.S. for her very first trip, a longtime dream of hers, and I was reeeally hoping for a high-quality pub experience. We were a party of four. The Celt was recommended to us on a whim -- and we're so glad we checked it out! Live Irish music, fantastic food, and a fun, casual atmosphere. Several rooms and opportunities to snag a table on a busy night! The ABSOLUTE best part of The Celt was our server, Filipe. Despite a busy evening, the service was impeccable. Our food, our drinks, came out with incredible speed. Filipe engaged all of us with effortless humor and kindness -- and his hard work was unparalleled. He did his job extraordinarily well... so much so that we came back the next night! Awesome place! Awesome service! Request Filipe for an awesome time! read more

Ifor great Irish music and food I think I was the only American there. I went two nights in a row. Great service music live and great half baked chicken and chips read more

Celt Pub - Great authentic Irish pub I think I was only American there 2 nights in a row - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Nice place. Good food, music and beer. What more can you ask for in Dublin! Close to our motel hotel and open on Sunday.

My husband and I recently spent one night at Dublin and had dinner at The Celt. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! It seems like a rather touristy place, but the food was great and the service quick. We had a Guinness and then I had the Famous Fish Pie while my husband ordered the lamb stew. Everything was very good. I really enjoyed the fish pie and would highly recommend it. read more

Very good food. Nice ambiance and friendly staff. Highly recommend. They often have live music as well.

Was recommended by my American friend to come here, and who do I end up meeting here .... Nolan !!!! What a character , and a wonderful host. I fell in love with this bar instantly and I can't wait to return. read more

Celt Pub - Love it. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

A very nice Guinness beef stew. I add a slice of Irish sour dough bread, which is very nice. The pub is authentic. Lots of locals come to watch football games. read more

Celt Pub - Beef stew - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

The Irish Dance Party events are hosted here and it was a great time! We arrived early (2pm) and found available seating at the bar where we ordered drinks while waiting for the show to begin. The staff was friendly and stayed busy taking care of the patrons. We moved to the back bar for the Irish Dance Party event and found it has its own bar as well. Beer was good, dancing was outstanding and music was incredible (even if i didnt know the words). Definitely worth a stop during your Dublin visit. read more

Celt Pub - Smithwicks Irish Ale was good! - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

What a find! Great service and food. Easy to get a table and just enjoy dinner! We found this place and easily the best meal we had in Dublin! read more

We didn't have to wait long for a table, our server was lovely. She recommended the stew with the Guinness bread and butter which was delicious. She also recommended cider (apple flavored) and rock shore lager, something light for a non beer drinker. Over all experience was great! Thank you! read more