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Dick Macks. It's a cool spot with a shoe repair/leather worker on one side of the bar, and a really impressive and unique bar on the other side. It was very small inside at the bar with only room for only 12 people or so, but the outside patio had lots of space and there even an indoor covered area with seating near the restrooms that was like payphone booths but without the pay phones. There were tourists in this areas but also some local folks and we found a bench to share with another couple. 10/10 We visited August 2023
I had read that this bar was one of the top 20 in the world, I'm not sure if I would go that far, they have an extensive Irish whiskey selection, but only 1800 tequila and no bourbon, nevertheless we had a great time. We ordered 2 Coors, a wine and a shot of Jameson. We sat out back on the patio for a while and then moved inside. The inside is pretty cool, it's like a big house with different rooms to hang out in. At one point some guys started singing and playing guitar in one of the rooms, so we moved inside so we could listen from 2 rooms over. They were not playing traditional Irish music, it was more rock and roll, U2, Beatles and so on. They were pretty good, they could harmonize. Before we left, when they were taking a break, I met them and told them they were the first musicians that I heard in an Irish pub. They were busting my chops because I was drinking Coors, while they were all drinking Guinness. They asked me if I had a song request, I'm a big U2 fan, so I requested "Stay, Faraway So Close", a somewhat obscure U2 song. Within a few minutes they performed it. It was completely amazing.
Dick Mack's is pure Irish pub magic. A cozy mix of old-world charm and lively atmosphere, with friendly bartenders who make you feel like a regular. The Guinness is perfect, the whiskey selection is impressive, and the beer garden out back is a hidden gem. A must-stop if you're in Dingle. Maybe even get belt made while getting "waisted".
Great brewpub in Dingle with a cosy atmosphere. There are snugs as an outdoor beer garden which is lovely on a sunny day. We enjoyed the Dingle Pale Ale and the Dingle Amber Ale. Half of the bar includes a custom leather workshop! A real treasure of a bar.
Loved the outside courtyard venue with the two musicians who were so engaging with the children. The musicians had the children (and parents) up dancing. They had football on inside but we were so happy to be outside enjoying the nice weather and catching up with new friends. Bartenders were friendly too.
Dick Macks is also a small bar in Dingle, Kerry County. Our tour guide said we needed to visit since they have the best whiskey selection in Dingle. He wasn't wrong. One of my pictures is of their bar. There much be hundreds of bottles showing. I tried a few novel ones, including a local Dingle Whiskey (which I didn't find as good as others). The ambiance is great, albeit a little touristy. It is more of an upscale bar with higher drink prices. The building is old and well decorated. Overall, this was a nice experience.
Not sure that I've seen a more packed shelves of alcohol behind a bar than here. We walked in and were speechless at how many whiskeys were available to order. Aside from the alcohol, there is a whole side of the bar where a gentleman makes leather goods (belts, wallets, etc). It was so interesting to watch as he stained the leather belt he was working on. They have tours of Dick Macks beer in the back of the bar. The tour was very educational and makes it so homey to know that they are local and want to stay that way. Our bartender was hilarious and had tons of one-liners and jokes to keep the crowd entertained.
Dick Mack's is one of Dingle's oldest and most well-known pubs. The pub dates back to 1899 and has been owned and operated by three generations of the MacDonnell family. When Tom MacDonnell passed away in 1938 his son, Richard MacDonnell, inherited the pub and the pub became known as "Dick Mack's". Richard MacDonnell was a leather craftsman and cobbler before he owned the pub. The remnants of the MacDonnell shoe business are scattered around the pub. During our visit I noticed the shelves were crammed with old shoe boxes, shoes and boots, and scraps of leather. Several Irish beers, including Guinness were available on tap. My sister and I ordered pints of cider and my husband ordered a lager. The bar carries a very impressive selection of Whiskey, but I'm not much of a whiskey drinker. We enjoyed our pints in one of the old-fashioned snugs at Dick Mack's. Since there weren't any musicians scheduled to play during the night of our visit we just enjoyed one pint and moved on to the next pub, but we really enjoyed checking out all of the historical memorabilia and photos that were decorated around the pub. **Check out the star slabs outside the front of Dick Mack's. The stars are engraved with the names of famous people who have visited Dick Mack's such as Sean Connery, Robert Mitchum, and Julia Roberts.
Just great. Hanging out here gives you a feel of real Ireland. We stopped in here at different times all three days we spent in Dingle. Finn was very friendly and carries on the family tradition. Watch out for the dark stout they make in-house it'll sneak up on you!
Hard to make decision on favorite pub in Dingle, but after several visits I must decide on Dick Mack's. Courtyard out back is good for larger groups. Inside is tight but perfect in its own right. If you can grab a seat at the bar, go for it. Talk to your neighbors. Introduce yourself and ask about their day. Be sure and try all 3 ales produced by the onsite brewery. The stout is my favorite and delicious but slightly different from a Guinness. Both other ales are very nice. Be sure and meet Aussie and the rest of the brewery crew- great guys. I will personally be miffed if you don't agree with me on this one!
One of the best days in Ireland. The last day of our holiday in Dingle was cold and rainy so what better way to spend it than at Dick Macs Pub drinking Guinness and Whiskey? We sampled wonderful and rare whiskeys after a few Guinness. It has a very localized feel inside but everyone was so kind and welcoming. I think we spent around 6-7 hours there (got a little hazier the longer we were there!). It was fantastic and we will DEFINITELY go back in the future.
Dick Mack's is a wonderful trip back in time, and a must see if you are visiting Dingle. I have fond memories of visiting this pub while I was a child, and twenty years later I don't think it has changed a bit. As this is a traditional Irish pub, don't expect any fancy beers on tap, or food for that matter. What you will get is a great atmosphere, a decent pint of Guinness and lots of artwork and memorabilia on the walls to admire. Plus points for the "snugs" and live music. While other bars in Dingle might be tourist traps, this one is not. You will find a mix of people from all over the world, but also a lot of locals too. This a true Irish treasure.
7 days ago
I didn't have any drinks during my recent visit to Dick Macks, but I did get "Waisted". Inside of 30 minutes, the skilled craftsman at the leather counter made me a really cool custom belt. Maybe the best custom Irish souvenir of our trip! And a bargain at 60 Euros Cash. Gayle and I enjoyed watching him work and I appreciated his no-nonsense approach, first by warning me that if a person that had shown up earlier came back, I would move down the line. He didn't and it helped that I knew and told him exactly what I wanted. Having my previous belt handy helped at 2 stages in the process. The belt also has the shop's stamp, my initials, and an Irish knot stamp. Great work and experience! p.s. - I did separately enjoy a wee pint of Dick Macks IPA at another Pub. read more
1 year ago
Dick Macks. It's a cool spot with a shoe repair/leather worker on one side of the bar, and a really impressive and unique bar on the other side. It was very small inside at the bar with only room for only 12 people or so, but the outside patio had lots of space and there even an indoor covered area with seating near the restrooms that was like payphone booths but without the pay phones. There were tourists in this areas but also some local folks and we found a bench to share with another couple. 10/10 We visited August 2023 read more
I had read that this bar was one of the top 20 in the world, I'm not sure if I would go that far, they have an extensive Irish whiskey selection, but only 1800 tequila and no bourbon, nevertheless we had a great time. We ordered 2 Coors, a wine and a shot of Jameson. We sat out back on the patio for a while and then moved inside. The inside is pretty cool, it's like a big house with different rooms to hang out in. At one point some guys started singing and playing guitar in one of the rooms, so we moved inside so we could listen from 2 rooms over. They were not playing traditional Irish music, it was more rock and roll, U2, Beatles and so on. They were pretty good, they could harmonize. Before we left, when they were taking a break, I met them and told them they were the first musicians that I heard in an Irish pub. They were busting my chops because I was drinking Coors, while they were all drinking Guinness. They asked me if I had a song request, I'm a big U2 fan, so I requested "Stay, Faraway So Close", a somewhat obscure U2 song. Within a few minutes they performed it. It was completely amazing. read more
Dick Mack's is pure Irish pub magic. A cozy mix of old-world charm and lively atmosphere, with friendly bartenders who make you feel like a regular. The Guinness is perfect, the whiskey selection is impressive, and the beer garden out back is a hidden gem. A must-stop if you're in Dingle. Maybe even get belt made while getting "waisted". read more
1 year ago
Great brewpub in Dingle with a cosy atmosphere. There are snugs as an outdoor beer garden which is lovely on a sunny day. We enjoyed the Dingle Pale Ale and the Dingle Amber Ale. Half of the bar includes a custom leather workshop! A real treasure of a bar. read more
Loved the outside courtyard venue with the two musicians who were so engaging with the children. The musicians had the children (and parents) up dancing. They had football on inside but we were so happy to be outside enjoying the nice weather and catching up with new friends. Bartenders were friendly too. read more
Dick Macks is also a small bar in Dingle, Kerry County. Our tour guide said we needed to visit since they have the best whiskey selection in Dingle. He wasn't wrong. One of my pictures is of their bar. There much be hundreds of bottles showing. I tried a few novel ones, including a local Dingle Whiskey (which I didn't find as good as others). The ambiance is great, albeit a little touristy. It is more of an upscale bar with higher drink prices. The building is old and well decorated. Overall, this was a nice experience. read more
1 year ago
Not sure that I've seen a more packed shelves of alcohol behind a bar than here. We walked in and were speechless at how many whiskeys were available to order. Aside from the alcohol, there is a whole side of the bar where a gentleman makes leather goods (belts, wallets, etc). It was so interesting to watch as he stained the leather belt he was working on. They have tours of Dick Macks beer in the back of the bar. The tour was very educational and makes it so homey to know that they are local and want to stay that way. Our bartender was hilarious and had tons of one-liners and jokes to keep the crowd entertained. read more
10 years ago
Dick Mack's is one of Dingle's oldest and most well-known pubs. The pub dates back to 1899 and has been owned and operated by three generations of the MacDonnell family. When Tom MacDonnell passed away in 1938 his son, Richard MacDonnell, inherited the pub and the pub became known as "Dick Mack's". Richard MacDonnell was a leather craftsman and cobbler before he owned the pub. The remnants of the MacDonnell shoe business are scattered around the pub. During our visit I noticed the shelves were crammed with old shoe boxes, shoes and boots, and scraps of leather. Several Irish beers, including Guinness were available on tap. My sister and I ordered pints of cider and my husband ordered a lager. The bar carries a very impressive selection of Whiskey, but I'm not much of a whiskey drinker. We enjoyed our pints in one of the old-fashioned snugs at Dick Mack's. Since there weren't any musicians scheduled to play during the night of our visit we just enjoyed one pint and moved on to the next pub, but we really enjoyed checking out all of the historical memorabilia and photos that were decorated around the pub. **Check out the star slabs outside the front of Dick Mack's. The stars are engraved with the names of famous people who have visited Dick Mack's such as Sean Connery, Robert Mitchum, and Julia Roberts. read more
4 years ago
Just great. Hanging out here gives you a feel of real Ireland. We stopped in here at different times all three days we spent in Dingle. Finn was very friendly and carries on the family tradition. Watch out for the dark stout they make in-house it'll sneak up on you! read more
7 years ago
Hard to make decision on favorite pub in Dingle, but after several visits I must decide on Dick Mack's. Courtyard out back is good for larger groups. Inside is tight but perfect in its own right. If you can grab a seat at the bar, go for it. Talk to your neighbors. Introduce yourself and ask about their day. Be sure and try all 3 ales produced by the onsite brewery. The stout is my favorite and delicious but slightly different from a Guinness. Both other ales are very nice. Be sure and meet Aussie and the rest of the brewery crew- great guys. I will personally be miffed if you don't agree with me on this one! read more
One of the best days in Ireland. The last day of our holiday in Dingle was cold and rainy so what better way to spend it than at Dick Macs Pub drinking Guinness and Whiskey? We sampled wonderful and rare whiskeys after a few Guinness. It has a very localized feel inside but everyone was so kind and welcoming. I think we spent around 6-7 hours there (got a little hazier the longer we were there!). It was fantastic and we will DEFINITELY go back in the future. read more
7 years ago
Dick Mack's is a wonderful trip back in time, and a must see if you are visiting Dingle. I have fond memories of visiting this pub while I was a child, and twenty years later I don't think it has changed a bit. As this is a traditional Irish pub, don't expect any fancy beers on tap, or food for that matter. What you will get is a great atmosphere, a decent pint of Guinness and lots of artwork and memorabilia on the walls to admire. Plus points for the "snugs" and live music. While other bars in Dingle might be tourist traps, this one is not. You will find a mix of people from all over the world, but also a lot of locals too. This a true Irish treasure. read more
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Lovely bar with a variety of whiskeys to choose from. Nice staff with an open seating arrangement, so warm up to a neighbor! A perfect little quaint place to grab a pre or post meal beverage! I highly recommend you coming here for a couple of sippers. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Great atmosphere and service. Stopped in for an after dinner drink and stayed for 3. The crowd was great on a Saturday night. A must see place in Dingle! read more
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Oh the beautiful sight of over a hundred types of whiskey & spirits of all kinds entranced my eye as I entered the door of Dick Macks, the most famous pub in Dingle. The booze is to the right as you enter the main door, whereas the boots are to the left! As is the case traditionally in Ireland a lot of bars double as general stores & other businesses, I've even drunk in one or two that double as undertakers! Despite it suggesting haberdashery as it's "other life" on the outside window, I couldn't see any ribbons & buttons, but there were an awful lot of gents boots & assorted nick-nacks. It was like one of those living history museums recreating 100 years ago, and I was so taken with the cluttered beauty of it all that it never struck me that it's still a real cobblers in the day, (I've clearly been in too many theme bars)! I believe old Mr Mack died a few years back, but his family still run the place & keep the tradition going. Anyway back to the whiskey! It's only a small bar, but a narrow corridor takes you through into a snug beyond with a nice fire going. It's ever so lovely, probably horrendously packed in the season, I was here in October and it was still busy, live music here as is the case with all the other bars in town. In a town that apparently has more pubs per capita than anywhere else in the world, Dick Macks was my favourite pub by day here, and I was happily positioned like a local at the bar, letting one or two small ones give chase to my leisurely pint of Guinness! Outside on the pavement the stars are out whatever time of day you visit! David Leans great movie Ryan's Daughter was filmed locally, as was Tom Cruise's Far & Away, but the less said about that the better! A walkway of fame recalls the likes of Robert Mitchum & other stars who've apparently enjoyed the facilities, (though Mitch is supposed to have famously riled the locals with criticism of said facilities)! Julie(?)Roberts also puts in an appearance here! Of course it's always going to be busy, even the outside bit, but it's really worth going in to this magical domain, but be warned by the hypnotically colourful shelves of spirits jostling with each other for your attention. Wonderful bar! read more
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Don't miss it! We loved it! A makes belts or key chains to purchase made to order right in front of you while you enjoy your pint of Guinness! Not only that, it is an awesome purchase! You can't buy a belt in the store as good quality! Bring cash, they don't take cards. Cheers! read more
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If your looking for a traditional Irish pub- Dick Macks is your man. Good price for pints too! read more
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Greene Street
Dingle, County Kerry
Dingle, Co. Kerry
Republic of Ireland
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