My 1st to go bar upon landing in Dublin. Got to say, it's the best Dublin's preserved Victorian…read morepub. The authentic Victorian setting, the Victorian mahogany fittings, the mosaic marble tiled floors and granite tabletops, the mahogany bar, capped with red Connemara marble, follows the classic Victorian architectural pattern. The staff are helpful, friendly and patient since their accent is hard to understand sometime. My 1st beer and 1st Irish food, all I can say is what a meal, just simple delish. Being here is just a wondrous experience, the place is cosy, warm and the friendly of the people. So glad I picked this place as my first of Dublin.

If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to…read morestart. Tucked down Dame Court just off Dame Street, The Stag's Head is one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely historic rather than designed to look old. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the interior retains the ornate features of a classic Victorian "gin palace"--rich carved wood, stained glass, brass rails, and a warm, glowing bar that feels wonderfully preserved. We stopped in around 4:30 pm, which turned out to be a perfect time to visit. There were other patrons enjoying drinks and food, but the atmosphere was calm and relaxed rather than loud or rowdy. It felt like the kind of place where locals drop in for a quiet pint on their way home from work before the evening crowd arrives. The staff were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good (we failed to take photos because we were too busy enjoying it). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see the Impossible burger front and center on their menu; it was deliciously prepared with guacamole on a brioche bun, and not an afterthought on the menu. My companions both chose the Irish Beef Burger, and said it was excellent. One thing to know: this is a traditional Victorian pub, so cocktails aren't really part of the program. Expect beer, wine, or spirits rather than mixed drinks. In a place like this, that actually feels exactly right. Other pubs do serve mixed drinks. Between the history, the ambience, the quality of the food, and the wonderful staff, The Stag's Head is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've experienced a real piece of Dublin.

Really fun spot to have some beers and socialize. Beer prices are reasonable and they have a really…read moregood selection. Irish lager and Guinness stout are my two favorites there. Have been there two nights in a row so far and closed the place down. Great staff

We came here for drinks after work and had a great time. This is the vibe I imagined in my head an…read moreIrish pub would be. It is right on the corner and there were lots of people drinking outside, even in the cold weather. The inside was large and had wood paneling. There were TVs, but not too many and there was a soccer game on with a spirited, mostly make crowd. We got lucky and someone was getting up right when we arrived so we grabbed their table for 4. It was right in the middle of the main floor (there is a floor below, which is where the bathroom is). The beer selection was great of course as was the whisky. There are no servers that we saw so you order everything at the bar. They are fast and there was never a long line to order a drink. This is a great place to begin or end your night!

One of the old place with traditional wooden decor. Stopped by for a pint or two to enjoy and to…read moreappreciate the good old bar. Really love the vibe here, laid back and just enjoy the present with friends and/or strangers. Great service and great beer.

Great Guinness and excellent wines also. Great atmosphere and history and great hospitality. Really…read moreworth a visit!

During our pub crawl, one of our stops was O'Donoghue's. Zero regrets. The vibe in here was good,…read moreeven though it was more of an old man pub. Like most pubs in Dublin, it had TONS of character and feel. We got a booth above ground level and then got to ordering. This was my first time trying Yellow Spot Whiskey. It was amazingly smooth. We also ordered Kopparberg cider, a few pints of Guinness, and Fish and Chips. The drinks were great, and the fish was tender and delicious. The server who helped us was amazing. Yet another one of the happiest places on earth discovered. If you're doing a pub crawl or just want a good pub with good food and good people, O'Donoghue's is a must-try. 10/10.

Went for lunch in the afternoon. Place was relatively empty. Few folks chatting at the bar. Service…read morewas nice. Wanted to finally try the iconic Guinness stew. It was a decent portion. The stew was warming. It came with soda bread and a pad of butter.

Really nice ambiance. The food was also excellent. Had the seafood stew for a starter followed by…read morethe Guinness Irish stew for the main. Both were excellent and I would definitely eat here again. Service was good and there was no delay getting us seats.

Came here around 8pm on a Thursday after a day tour to the Cliffs of Moher, and waited a bit for a…read moretable. The waiting area to be seated is on the 2nd level to the side of the bar. After being seated on the 3rd level right above the bar, we waited a bit for a server. Ordered 2 Guinness, 2 seafood chowders to start, and we shared the fish and chips. The Guinness came quick. The seafood chowder was delicious especially on a cold, rainy day. We've had better fish and chips - these were nothing to rave about. There was live music and the bar was loud and crowded.

Welcome back Gerry!…read more This is my local pub, well run, good food, clean. A pleasant place to watch a game or have a quite pint Also the best bar man in Dublin.

Delish. Had such a great time on vacation. Would definitely go back. Staff super friendly. Must see.read more

Great people, the most lovely and glorious bartender I've ever met. Had great fun and good times…read more Be respectful and mind your P's and Q's and you'll be fine. Be disrespectful and good luck, they'll teach you a thing or two. One of the best times I had in Ireland.Not for the faint of heart.

This a TRUE Irish Dive bar! When you come in here, you're coming to drink and forget your sorrows…read more No romance, no date nights, no American frat boy tourists - just the drunkest Irish locals you've ever seen, drinking Guinness and looking sad. I did have a nice conversation with the owner, and when I told her I was from Texas, she immediately introduced me to the drunkest man I've ever seen in my life sitting at the end of the bar and said "He spends summers in Florida." The man called me over and he slurred his way through a story about driving in Florida. He also asked me where I was from 12 times in our 5 minute conversation. It was truly amazing and if I ever come back to Dublin, I'm definitely having a pint at my new favorite pub, Noctor's!

My friends and I (group of five adults) came in right after opening on Nov. 30, 2025. We placed our…read morefood order - 5 entrees and a ginger man platter for us to share. We then proceeded to wait almost 2 hours altogether for our food to arrive. After about 45min, our server explained that they didn't put the order in. Then about 30min later, a completely different server explained to us that our food is taking so long because we ordered too much food. The only reason we didn't get up and leave is that during the Christmas season, they require you to pay upfront rather than starting a tab. We couldn't really leave because we already paid. I thought this was easily one of the most baffling service experiences I've ever had. I don't understand the concept of my food taking almost 2 hours to arrive because I ordered too much. When did the onus of preparing the food in a timely manner get placed on the customer?

Very good service and outstanding fish and chips. First time having mushy peas with a meal and they…read morewere fantastic as well. Had a nice red ale with the meal and it was also top notch. Right by our hotel which was convenient especially with jet lag will be back for a pint on our return trip.

Sometimes you are lucky enough to experience that 'look.' Unexpected joy…read more Where someone looks so deep inside your soul that you fuse in the moment into something wonderful and full of future possibilities. Everything was ordinary before but now that mutual explosion of lust, love, curiosity has awakened and everything is so much brighter. This happens every time I darken these doors with my shadow.

the place looks awesome but overall not my taste. the beer selection is not the biggest, but it's…read moreokay.

Horrible service, the staff were extremely racist towards me and my son (african american and…read morechinesee) They assumed my son would want watermelon, fried chicken and koolade and they assumed i would want egg rolls and cat

What an amazing atmosphere and tasty food! We came here for a work outing and had the set menu. I…read morehonestly had a hard time deciding because everything looked so good. The winners were the beet and goat cheese starter, the fish entree (with such crispy delicious skin), and the chocolate mousse. Everything cam with such beautiful presentation, and the waiters gave us enough time to chat between courses, not hurrying us at all, and always making sure our wine glasses were full. Overall terrific service and food!!