Music, amount of neon and service were all of the charts! Fair prices for good whiskey and great dive bar feel, especially in the mens room. The bartender on hand was polite and recommended a fantastic Irish whiskey that was so good I had to have another. My wife tried two new beers neither of which were favorites. We used groupon vouchers and the guy knew exactly how to redeem them through my phone, which is not always the case. We stopped here on our annual anniversary run to Minneapolis and we will be back soon with friends. read more

I am almost hesitant to review this place because part of me would prefer to keep it a secret! I love this bar. There are a lot of "Irish" bars in town now that successfully recreate what we imagine a "real Irish pub" should look like, albeit in a Disney sort of way. If you want the "feel" of a real neighborhood pub, run by actual publicans this is your place. Add to that an improving beer list, the requisite list of Irish Whiskies, an authentic "pub quiz" and great Irish music and you've found an actual "local". Sláinte! read more

At first glance you might not think too much of this place. Its not fancy by any means but it does the basic things right. It serves good drinks and provides simple entertainment. I love that they have live music every night and not a jukebox playing the same old songs over and over. Bring your dancing shoes on Wednesdays because you can take Irish Dancing lessons. Make sure you ask the bartender to pour you a perfect glass of Guinness. read more

I guess I just don't understand why people enjoy loud, dirty, crowded bars full of middle aged white people. But beyond the personal problems I have with The Dubliner's design choices, being the only person in a large group stopped at the door to be IDed, then later being carded inside the bar, mid conversation and being told "wow, you don't look 21" is really just insulting...if you look old and like dive bars, maybe you'll enjoy this place. read more

Went here for lunch for the first time and ordered fish and chips. The waitress said there would be two big portions of fish. When I got my food, there was one tiny greasy piece. I basically paid $12.95 for a plate of french fries. My wife got a cold cup of sub-par beef stew. I will never eat here again. read more

I dropped by the Dubliner after hearing the wait at Surly was 2+ hours. I hadn't been in the Dubliner in about 10 years, and it looked the exact same as I remembered. They have a good beer selection on tap, with the Irish standards plus a decent selection of Minnesota beers. It was cool to see a group of 10-15 people sitting in the middle of the room jamming out with various instruments, cranking out Irish music. I'm not sure if they had table service on the early Friday evening I was there. We sat there for a few minutes enjoying the music before going up to the bar to get our beers. The bartender was very friendly and fast. I docked a couple of stars because this place is badly in need of a face-lift. A cushioned bench along the wall literally has springs poking through it. I sat on part of it and thought I might get a nasty surprise if the cover didn't hold. Maybe the owners should call the Bar Rescue or Restaurant Impossible shows to get some help in updating the place. Then I might come back. Until then, I'll look for other alternatives in the area. read more

There's one reason to go to Dubliners: the music. They've always got a live Irish band playing at night. This place doesn't serve food, and doesn't take credit cards (there is an ATM there), but the Irish music is second only to Kieran's in the Twin Cities. If you like drinking a few pints of Guinness while listening to Irish drinking songs, you will love this place. Depending on what band is playing that night, the parking lot may be full, you have to drive around a few blocks to find parking, and you may have trouble finding a seat. They've also got a great St Patrick's Day celebration. read more

Until tonight, The Dubliner Pub has been a place where you can really get to know people. It was a place where getting to know people was natural. I have met many of my friends there. There are several regulars that I have gotten to know over the years. I mean real person to person connection. And then they had to go an put in a TV. Now, just like everywhere else, people sit starring at the TV instead of connecting with each other. I want a place where I can go to connect to other people. read more

Only been a couple times, but this time there was a group playing Irish tunes to set the mood. I was tempted for some reason to get a Guinness, but stayed frugal and got a couple pints of primo for a mere $5.50 instead, It's a solid bar and despite the pub theme which tends to be way too cheesy this place just feels laid back and sorta happens to have an Irish theme and runs with it. Good place: I've been back. read more

Kenny may very well be the laziest bartender I've seen. Wife & I order a drink and a beer and a pizza. Finished our 1 and only drink as he dropped off the pizza, never offers or makes eye contact until we go to pay the bill, then says, "thanks" when I give him $30 for a $22 tab, "thank you, I'll take my change please". Such a cool looking historic place, if you don't want to work maybe just stay home, cause Kenny, you are not a bartender. read more

This place would be cool without all the Irish music. Seriously. Every night? I avoid this place because of the Irish music, and because the beer is expensive. I have actually recommended going to the Dubliner for happy hour, because I know no one will want to stay for more than a couple of Drinks...Unlike say the Turf, or Merlin's Rest. read more

this has to be a great place to kick back with friends, enjoy some live irish music, and forget about your worries to a point. Bar staff are very responsive and keep my drink filled, but the only complaint that i have is the prices are a couple bucks higher per drink than everywhere else I go to. read more

Not a traditional pub. It is the old Ace dive bar with some Irish pictures and flags on the wall..that is all the difference. On the weekend they find the same guy to sing Irish songs to the local college kids who do not know better. The small bathrooms were disgusting dive bar level when I was in there and the bartender was rude! On top of that the current light rail construction might put a chip in your cars paint or windows driving up to it! GO TO KIEREN'S! read more

I'm sure I'll be back again. After being here twice now while visiting MN this place is about the Irish folk music and a good pint or two. Lots of room for a large crowd or even some Irish step dancing if that's your thing or what you may call it after those Irish car bombs. There are some dart boards which is mandatory by an Irish pub and plenty of beers and spirits to choose from. I imagine the audience is usually towny people but that doesn't bother me. Like I said I'm sure I'll be here again the next time I visit MN and will remember to stop being so nice when it comes to accepting Irish car bombs. read more

Many different beers to choose from. Free popcorn that is NOT salted (bonus!) - you may add your own. Heggie's frozen pizza for sale. Live Irish music most weekends. Vehicle parking may be a bit challenging. read more

The Dubliner Cafe (next door to the pub) has a great atmosphere. The service was great! Had a Caesar salad and some fries - the best part of the fries was the amazing home made ketchup!!! My friend had the Reuben and rated it one of THE BEST. Stop in and check them out. read more

Great cozy place with a nice selection of Irish Whiskey and a bartender (Patrick) that won't steer you wrong. Nice to see a bunch of local brews on tap as well. I will make this a regular spot when I'm in town. read more

I've only been here Sunday nights for their weekly trivia, but I've never had a bad experience. It's very much a dive bar but they've built up a bit since I first started coming here a year ago before the light rail was finished (which goes past literally right outside with a stop near by). They have recently acquired new-old furniture and it always seems fairly clean. They have free popcorn and you can order a frozen pizza made for you, though no real kitchen to speak of. The bartender that's usually there when we come by is really friendly (he also works at The Local downtown) and they have a good selection of taps, including imports and ciders. The trivia is always really difficult but that doesn't make it less fun. Before or after trivia there is live music and the last few times have been really good acts. read more

Decent place, usually have live music with is always a plus. Somewhat your typical Irish pub.

I really like this place. It's got a weird 1980's hotel/pub vibe to it. It's hard to explain. Great beer list. Extensive whisky list. Service was alright. No complaints but nothing outstanding either. The only food they have is chips and heggies pizza (a MN staple). Apparently they frequently have live music too but I wasn't there for it. It was supposed to start at 9. We left at 9:30 and there was nobody on stage. Would definitely come back. read more

A true Irish bar. Went this last Friday and they had a band "Paddywagon". Had a blast! Good prices on drinks, nice people and not overlly packed full of people. Just enough to meet new people and have a good time. read more

I got great service and had plenty of space on my comfortable bar stool. I met up with a friend here for lunch, and the place was empty except for us! read more

Great atmosphere with great service. Music six nights a week. Always great Irish scotch.

Great atmosphere and beer selection. Arrogant Bastard is a permanent draft handle. La Fin Du Monde is also on today.

Chicken fried Chicken is the best I've ever had. Looking forward to the next visit and try something else. Waiter Alex is the man! thanks read more

I decided to try this place out for the first time last night, seeing as they were having a Minnesota United viewing party. I ended up sitting at the end of the bar because seating was limited and my view was less than ideal because they were only showing the game on one large screen. I ordered the Summit beer special, but when I went to order the wing special at half time, I was informed that they had run out. How do you advertise and host a viewing party with wing and drink specials and not plan ahead to have enough on hand?!?! I ended up ordering a meal that was twice the price I intended on spending! Everything seemed very overpriced. Needless to say, I was greatly disappointed and will not be returning. read more

This is the Quintessential Irish Bar. It's not flashy and a bit cozy and makes you feel like you've been transported to Dublin. The Live music is some of the best in Saint Paul, If you Love Irish sing-alongs, classics and feel good music. Great Pints on Tap! read more

I really like this place. I've avoided writing a review on it before because it's hard for me to place my finger on why exactly I like this place, but I do. Sure it's kind of dark, and the bathrooms are small, and while they have a good selection it's not the best, but I *really* like this place. The Guinness tastes better here. The bartenders are friendly, there's one who will make a shamrock in the foam of your Guinness, which I find amusing and awesome. The music is free and every night. Sometimes it's loud and sometimes it's not. The bands set their own volume. The nights it's too loud inside they have a nice patio out back to lounge on. There is absolutely nothing pretentious about this place and maybe that's why I love it so much. It's the sort of place where I don't think I feel out of place regardless of how I was dressed, I could come in dressed up and feel like I fit in and I could probably show up in my pjs and not feel out of place (I usually shoot for somewhere between the two though). read more

Encore charged our group of 5 more way more booze than what we ordered. We had a Groupon and they tried adding different booze and charges to make our bill very expensive. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. The atmosphere was fun but at the end of the day it is not worth it. read more

The bartender in the kilt was very helpful and awesome. Other one not so much. Looked at our empty glasses multiple times and chose to ignore us and instead entered tips or sat and talked to other customers for longer than necessary while we sat and waited to be helped. read more

There is live music for every day except Monday's I believe. This is a Drinkers Bar. You aren't going to be able to catch the "game". It is a bar to throw darts and drink beer. Nice selection and a full bar that has off the wall names along with the top shelf. It is an Irish pub to the "T". read more

My wife read about Chef Tony's Reuben in the paper so we ordered it yesterday. It was even better than advertised. Corned beef cooked to perfection, plenty of kraut and homemade thousand island dressing. Served with a large helping of fries. Truly a winner read more

Went for lunch there today and had the fish n chips which was terrific! Fresh, flakey fish, great fries, and service! Clean, nice atmosphere. I recommend it! read more

It should be no surprise that an Irish town like St. Paul boasts a fine Irish pub like the Dubliner. If places like Brit's and Kieran's are the William Butler Yeats of the Irish pubs, the Dubliner is the lead singer of the Pogues. Always full of folks having a good time, I don't think I've ever been there and not heard a good live Irish folk band play. There are plenty of dart boards available as well. I'm penalizing this place one star to punish the Irish, as a whole, for discontinuing Caffrey's Ale. read more

Apparently they charge $2 for toast. That was unfortunate. Also a pint of Guinness is $6.50 while a half pint is $5.50. Very disappointed that they don't better manage their prices. read more

Tried out the Dubliner Cafe for the first time since the replacement of Bonnie's. I had the scotch eggs (definitely the best I've ever had) and the turkey and Swiss on cranberry wild rice bread- absolutely delicious with a heaping portion of fries all at a great price! The atmosphere is cozy and I absolutely love what they did with the remodel. I'm glad to see something so great has taken over the space, the Dubliner Cafe is my new regular place to go during my lunch hour! read more

Stopped by for a Sunday noon time game. Reminded me of my old home town landmark tavern. Good food & cold beer . That's what it's all about. Nice people for out of towners. Scotch eggs were very good and turkey Philly was tasty. I would come back if I make my way to St. Paul because it feels homey. read more

Waste of time buying 2 groupons for here! No food but for, as the not so lovely bartenders' comment "we don't serve food, we got frozen pizza 9.50, save your money". He works there! And u can't use their groupon except before 4 and after 7. And only one voucher so it sold for 40 u can only use a 20. Nightmare on Irish pub street. Dirty, old, bathroom popcorn yuk, need I say more. read more

The Dubliner is a great location for breakfast and a drink before the game. My group had omelettes or the 2 egg breakfast with great toast and hasbrowns plus a great Irish Black and Tan. Easy walk to the train. read more

Stop there from time to time to have a beer with friends or not, either way it works and the bartender plays the most amazing music. The band is fantastic and fun. It's a good place to have a beer , relax and the bartenders are great. The free popcorn's not bad either. read more