Great fun and friends. Staff excellent. Food and drink excellent. Great first experience in Dublin. A must!

Great atmosphere and great service. This was our favorite pub from our 11 nights in Dublin.

Great atmosphere and very comfortable. Just dropped in for a Guinness and a rest. We didn't eat but saw the food that was being brought out and it looked and smelled wonderful. I would recommend this pub. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Mostly locals with great music, and drinks, also try Rey River Stout!

Amazing fish and chips. Fantastic hustling staff Favorite if the locals Great Irish music with pipes and accordion. Guinness stew is worth the trip. It looks like nothing from the street but if the bouncer lets you in it's three bars and a beer garden out back. Place is packed on a Sunday night. read more

Cool vibe. Big portions. Great service. Interesting history! Best Fish and chips on our two week trip in Southern Ireland!

Great pub with a mix of locals as tourists. Music was great with the crowd singing along heartily. read more

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Best fish and chips in Dublin - almost like a tempura. Great service, awesome traditional Irish music - great pub!

Fun! fun! Fun! evening of pints and grand Irish music. Just what we came to Dublin for in a traditional Irish Pub with a great history. Enjoyed so much we came back a second night. Food was delicious- fish and chips was an enormous serving and very tasty. read more

Great food & fun. Live music & great atmosphere. Servers were great as well. Definite give this place a try if you can get in the door!

I may be a little biased here because I love Ireland and the time I traveled there I just thought every bit of food I tasted was delicious, but that fish and chips was one of the best meals I've ever had, and my friends' guinness stew was so smooth and delicious! I knew I couldn't leave Ireland without tasting some fish and chips and it certainly did not disappoint. And the service! Our waiter was so nice and funny, and the food did not take long to come. They also recommend you a type of beer to accompany your choice on the menu, so they're pretty much making the job easy for all of us who don't understand beer. We also felt very touristy that day so we just ordered anything that had the word "guinness" on it, that's why we had the stew and the chocolate mousse. I have to say that that was the cutest dessert I've ever had! And then they opened a mic. and people started singing, so the whole evening got even better! Live music is just one of my guilty pleasures, to be honest. Would I repeat?: Yes. Definitely. With my eyes closed. It was a little pricey but it was so worth it! read more

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Came here last night for the beef and guiness stew. Something i didn't read anywhere is that the kitchen closes at 9:30. My fault. Anyway, came back today for lunch, service is good and they brought out my beef and guiness stew. Very good. The place can get busy so keep that in mind. Close to Dublin Castle. read more

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We loved this cozy pub and went multiple times during our trip. Get the seafood chowder and the beef and Guinness stew.

Better late than never, but I'm just now getting around to reviewing some of my favorite places from my trip to Ireland. Without a doubt, Darkey Kelly's made the list. It was awesome to have it connected to my hotel and the fish and chips were outstanding. I loved the delicious food and live music when I was there. All was enjoyed with a nice Guinness in hand. read more

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Service was good and the food was good as well! I got a burger and it was very large. A great pub that you might want to check out!

Super friendly staff, lively crowd, rye river red Irish ale and live music made this a fun night out.

Get here early because this place is extremely crowded and you'll have a tough time finding a table since most people are camping out to listen to the live music, which is pretty dam good by the way. The beer is also pretty good here with more than 10 items on tap. Remember, everything is relative, so if you have more than your standard Guinness, Smithwicks, and Beamish on tap, the restaurant has an "extensive" beer selection. As for the food, it was one of the better Guinness stews I had in Dublin. It is a bit heavy on the Worcestershire sauce, but was good nonetheless. I also had the bangers and mash but I'd skip this one. The bangers were extremely mushy. Definitely give this place a visit if you're in Dublin. Good beer, diverse crowd, and fun music gives this place 4 stars. read more

Visited twice on my quick business trip to Dublin. The first visit was due to proximity and good reviews, my second trip was because my first was excellent. Great food, friendly, helpful bartender. He gave me excellent recommendations on local whiskeys to try. Food was outstanding, too. Friendly conversations with the bartender/waiter and with locals. I'll likely be returning to Dublin and if so, I'll definitely be returning to Darkey Kellys. Doesn't get any better. read more

You NEED to come here! This was my 4th visit to Dublin, only this time, I was there for 24 hours. I had to make those hours count which meant good food, live music, and tons of Guinness. I'm not sure how I missed this place in my previous visits, but I can tell you I'll be here the next time I visit. My friend and I ordered the fish & chips and bangers & mash. The fish was enormous and perfectly fried. The gravy in the bangers & mash was the darkest I had ever seen and incredibly flavorful. We washed all of this down with multiple pints of Guinness. I'm salivating writing this review thinking about the food. If only it wasn't a 13 hour flight away. Be sure to make this one of your stops in Dublin! read more

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Wonderful place with if you can believe it an even better atmosphere. The bartenders as well as the patrons are with a stop in. They always have live music and some great tasting fish and chips read more

Decent pub and decent pints. Its nothing special and a bit away from the other pubs. Normally its live music, but government shutdowns ruined that. read more

WHAT A GEM!!!! So kid friendly, even after my kids were screaming and whining. They brought coloring pad and crayons. So impressive. Beer so fresh. I had Chicken curry- it was a seasonal dish. And it was delightful! Hubby had fish and chips, also good. Kiddos had fresh coated chix and fries and free ice cream to go along. So good. Our server, MO, was a delight. Would definitely go back if in Dublin, definitely the highlight. read more

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The food here is amazing!! Unfortunately I've got no photo evidence (our phones were charging during dinner). But seriously, this was our favorite meal in Dublin. Our hotel was right upstairs and we probably would have eaten every meal here if we didn't force ourselves to try other places. When the weather outside is rainy and dreary (which can tend to happen in Dublin... often) this is the perfect cheery escape. Everyone is laughing, kicking back a few beers and enjoying incredible food. There is also live Irish music every day which definitely contributed to the great vibes. I knew that I wanted a classic and hearty Irish meal and went with beef stew and mashed potatoes for my main. The beef was perfectly tender and extremely flavorful. It's actually slow cooked in Guinness for hours which definitely contributed to the deliciousness. My boyfriend ordered a cheeseburger and finished every last drop. They've got a really extensive drink menu and brew list, but I stuck with Guinness, because well, when in Ireland. Fantastic service, fair prices, authentic Irish fare, booze, live music... the list goes on and on. Ya really can't beat Darkey Kellys. Even if you aren't staying right upstairs at Harding, make a point to stop in you are in the area! read more

Solid authenticate Irish food that caters to families and those who want an early start/ early finish. The service is of a high standard which is why this pub rates higher than its neighbours. read more

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Pretty good pub. We each had a burger on our first night in Ireland. Typical pub food, good chips and a good ale.

The most authentic pub we visited in Dublin. Very cozy. It felt like a lot of locals were around. Good veggie options, and our server was attentive. read more

Oh my. If you are need of the REAL Irish pub experience Then this is that place for you. I ordered the fish n chips. Huge order. Yet, my smarter than I wife ordered the ribeye. Over the top. The gravy was just that good. Order it. If your thinking about an $8 order of wings- order the rib eye. WOW!! Fabulous services read more

Husband and I stopped in for lunch and were so impressed. First, the bar and restaurant are very charming with a great selection of seating. The music was loud enough to hear but not blaring (yay!). The staff were friendly and helpful, quick with drinks. We ordered the tuna melt with chips and the ham & cheese with tomato soup. When our meals arrived we were shocked. They are enormous. Tasted wonderful! I was in a food coma for a few hours but it was all worth it. We'd definitely recommend you stop by for a pint and a meal. read more

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This place is the quintessential Dublin experience! We absolutely loved everything about it. The staff was wonderful, the drinks cold and plentiful, the food was hugely portioned and delicious, and the music was authentic, enjoyable, and made us feel welcomed and entertained. We chatted with the singer who had a lot of great stories to tell and treated us like locals. We had a tuna melt which was absolutely delicious with enough fries to feed an entire table. We also had the fish and chips which tasted like they were fresh from the ocean to our plate. Simply delicious! Our friend had dessert for dinner and said the chocolate cake and mousse were to die for. Smithwick's Blonde and Dublin Blonde....delish! We loved the place so much, we went back twice while staying in Dublin and took a slew of friends with us the second time. For the best, authentic real Irish pub experience, check out Darkey Kellys! read more

Darkey Kellys is a hopping bar! This place gets outta control on Thursdays when they have BBQ night out in the beer garden. We were curious and went one Thursday night, but we didn't opt for the BBQ spread. Instead, we had our own ideas of fun that night. What you need to do to have a memorable experience at Darkey Kellys 1) Go on a quiet night when nothing is going on 2) Sit at the bar and get to know your bar steward. Ask about pouring a proper Guinness, or that 6 Euro deal for a taste of the 12 year old Jameson 3) Be open minded for conversation - we learned a lot of how to savor, sip, and enjoy 4) Ask to try the Keogh's Shamrock potato chips - they are ADDICTING!!! 5) Get their chicken wings - this is a MUST The End This bar really meant a lot to us, and we really enjoyed the mellow Irish classics that was performed live while we ate. The bar itself inside is pretty standard - wooden bar stool at the bar, and lovely nook tables for some intimate conversations. I loved the bar itself with their variety of taps and just watching these guys work. At the top of the menu, make sure to read the legend of Darkey Kelly - pretty awesome indeed! read more

The hotel I stayed at was connected to this pub so I stopped in for my first meal in Dublin. I ordered a Guinness and the Fish and Chips. It did not disappoint! It was very tasty and though it was a quiet Tuesday afternoon, the atmosphere was still great! I came back later that night to listen to the live music and grab a drink. The bartender was very friendly both times. I would highly recommend this pub for anyone looking for great food and a great atmosphere! read more

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I've been in Ireland foe several days and Darkey Kellys is the first time I've thought about checking in. My honey takes amazing pictures of our food so I've decided to start taking after pictures of the results. After all, how do you know a review is worth anything if the food and environment wasn't truly enjoyed?! We sat at the bar, heard some amazing live music and threw down on some authentic fish and chips, Guinness stew and local beer on draught. Our friend lives here and new exactly where to take us that would be outstanding, outside the tourist area and still be memorable! Enjoy the after pictures! read more

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Popped in here for a meal! I was expected pub food to the Canadian standard and it blew my expectations out of the water! So delicious and our server was a really great young lad! Would definitely revisit read more

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Admittedly, I'm quite partial to anything that shares a name with me .. I mean if it's a Kelly it has to be good ... now unfortunately for me Darkey Kelly is in fact a good ole lady of the night who used to frequent the area. The ladies of the night are long gone (well I guess this point is debatable, but Darkey Kelly is definitely gone) and now a pub stands in its place. Nowadays the main draw is the trad music that you can find here on many nights. If you're a fan of the ole diddle aye then it's definitely worth a stop off. read more

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This is a great pub with very good food and and an awesome environment. We had Guinness stew and fish n chips and both were great. They had live music as well. The staff was great too. It was crowded and we had to wait for a table but it was well worth the wait. read more

We ate and hung out in A LOT of pubs in Dublin on our visit and this is one of my favorite places. Great food, exceptional service, and just overall amazing atmosphere. Had several people recommend it to us and it did not disappoint. read more

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Really great bar, plus it helped that it was attached to our hotel! For dinner one night I had a grilled vegetable sandwich. It was very tasty. It had eggplant and peppers on it and came on foaccia bread. It also came with chips that were obviously hand made. Overall, it was a tasty meal! They also have an excellent selection of beers from your typical Guinness to some craft beer options. Every night they also have live Irish music. We stopped in one night and it was really fun to listen to. It also seems like it brings in a ton of locals too. It definitely gets packed the later it gets. If you want a table, get here early. Overall, pretty good food and is very fun--I would definitely recommend a stop by! read more

A fine example of an Irish bar. The place was packed so I sat at the bar for dinner. The live band drew quite the crowd, but the true performer was Paul behind the bar. Watching him made me dizzy. He went a mile a minute but took care of each person quickly and accurately. I had the bangers and mash which was quite delicious! I would highly recommend this place. More importantly, ask for Paul at the bar he was the main entertainment! read more

Great atmosphere all the staff was super friendly especially Mo and Shane. I got the fish and chips and loved it. I never ever eat fish so kudos to them. I sat at the bar but they serve the full menu at the bar too. Would definitely go again. read more

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Fantastic place. Go here if you want to experience Dublin. Brilliant staff, food, drink and entertainment. Go. Go, Go. read more

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