Strange - we walked in, sat down at a very prominent table in the middle of the restaurant and were completely ignored. Another couple came in, was greeted, given menus and beers. Although the guys working the bar walked right by our table several times, we weren't acknowledged in any way. After a while, we got up and left. The barman glanced in our direction and then back down at the bar. I'm American and my wife is Mexican. Maybe they didn't like the look of one or both of us? Great that there are plenty of other great options in Dublin. read more

Excellent friendly service. Delicious food, and good live music! I sat outside where the music wasn't too loud and had a pint and stew. Highly recommend! read more

Great food and very good staff. About a 15 minute walk from Guinness Storehouse. Great Guinness stew, good seating, definitely plenty of food for the price. read more

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Nice cozy traditional pub with great atmosphere. I had the seafood chowder which was a big bowl and great value!

If you're looking for a traditional Irish pub, this is it! Great Irish music and lively atmosphere. If you're going for dinner, get a seat early because it's also very popular. Some of the best fish and chips on the island. The Guinness stew is excellent too. Good service and friendly staff. You'll have fun here. read more

Anytime we are in Dublin, we make it a point to go to Darkey Kellys. The staff is great, the music is great, and the people are great. If you are ever in Dublin, make it a point to go here. read more

This pub is a great start (or end) to any Irish vacation. Off the main tourist strip of Temple Bar, this pub is beneath a bnb and across a small street from the hauntingly beautiful Christchurch Cathedral. The building has great character and an interesting past that you can read about as you enter. We came here for our first dinner in Dublin, and it set a high standard. No room at tables so we grabbed a seat at the bar in time to enjoy the trad sesh that was happening. I ordered a local cider, but that was my mistake, when in Ireland, ALWAYS order the black stuff! The food that we ordered was hearty and had great flavor, way better than most of the Irish pubs we tried. I would recommend the Irish stew and bangers and mash. I can't wait to return here when next I visit! read more

The bar was quite busy and quite loud. We ate our meal at the adjoined Copper Alley; the two places share the bar menu. Copper Alley was an above-average restaurant; we enjoyed the food and beer there. read more

Just got to Dublin yesterday and absolutely love all the pubs. We went to Darkey Kelly's today for lunch and it was spectacular! We've been on holiday for two weeks and I have had fish and chips at least 10 times, but this was the best we had on our entire trip. Also had the potato soup as well and a couple of pints. The service from Mo was exceptional. He interacted with us throughout our stay and provided prompt and courteous service. read more

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Being a first timer in Dublin, I was determined to hit up all of the 'hot' spots and naturally came to Darkey Kellys. FORTUNATELY for me, it was right under the hotel I was staying at - Harding Hotel (also would recommend). Since I was so blessed to live on top of this heaven, I was pretty much there every day of my trip...and every night. If you're looking for true Irish food, culture and music, come here. They have amazing staff that welcomes you and are super accommodating, whether it's for food, drinks or both! Don't miss out and make your way to DK's! read more

Great vibe but get there early if you want a seat and to eat. Super busy but accommodating to get you a pint. The bands are also incredibly fun!! read more

HYPE live music ENORMOUS fish and chips ENDLESS alcohol selection 5/7 perfect score! read more

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Had so much fun. Went to visit for a BDay celebration. Great place. Great atmosphere. Awesome staff. Would definitely go back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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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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

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

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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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

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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