We popped in for a Guinness to kill a little time until our dinner table was ready. The pub was recommended by the host of the restaurant, FX Buckley. It was not busy when we went so we were able to grab two seats at the bar and order our drinks very easily. When our table was ready, the host from the restaurant even came over to grab us which was super thoughtful and convenient. What was supposed to be around an hour ended up being closer to 30 minutes which is not nearly enough time to down a pint of Guinness but we managed. All in all, if you want a quick beer - this is your spot. read more

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This pub is nice. It is pretty big but can get quite packed. It is within walking distance of the Dublin city area on both sides of the river. Our lift driver recommended it and we were quite happy with it. The live music was great. read more

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The bar staff have nothing better to do other than be aggressive to the customers the place is filthy and the toilets are like something out of a dickeins novel an absaloute disgrace to the bar trade read more

Rude bartender with an attitude kind of set the stage after the doorman wasn't to wonderful either. On top of that, the bartender made it a point to make a bigger ass of himself to move of out of the bar. It was a miss on his part. Long hair, kind of dread lock want to be with an absolute attitude and power complex. I would keep away from this place. read more

I enjoyed the Sunday night music and the lively scene! I was quickly served by the bartender and never ran into any issues. Wonderful environment to get a drink and enjoy some local music! read more

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Who would ever have thunk it: a decent pub in Temple Bar? Well to be fair, the Foggy Dew is just on the edge of Temple Bar, and i would think if more as a pub just off Dame St, but in Temple Bar it remains. I was fairly dubious about visiting this place initially, due to a combination of (1)its location, and (2) its name (I mean, "Foggy Dew". How much more Plastic Paddy blarney-esque can you get?) Never let it be said that I cannot take correction, as in this instance I stand very much corrected. Despite its unassuming appearance, the Foggy Dew is actually very big inside, but big in very divided up way, with lots of little snugs and corners, as every pub should be. And despite all of my expectations, it wasn't chock-a-block with tourists. They do trad music at the weekend, but that probably attracts loads and loads of wide-eyed tourists. Better off sticking to mid-week, when there's no band but always a decent-sized crowd. Very nice little spot, one of the nicer pubs in that part of town. read more

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It's big and looks like it could be fun, so we came in, looked around a practically empty pub and took a seat. After a few minutes of thumb twiddling (no servers coming around), we decided to go to the bar and get something to drink. We were thirsty! Admittedly we came in from the US, but we weren't acting like a typical American, you know, loud, brash, entitled. We just wanted to quietly have a drink and celebrate being together in Ireland. Share a pint or two, and grab some grub. We stood at the bar for a few minutes and the bartender completely ignored us. After waiting a while, we even tried to get their attention, but I think we were invisible. Here we are, 10 paying customers practically dying of thirst in the Temple Bar District of Dublin. Not being able to quench our thirst at Foggy Dew, we opted to hit up another pub. Upon reading some of the other reviews it appears the pub is more for locals, and maybe they just didn't want us there. Sad because we're REALLY GOOD TIPPERS. I mean REALLY GOOD. Not unusual for us to plunk down 40% or more on top of the bill. It all turned out ok, because we ended up going to a bar around the corner that had live music from a band located only a few miles from where we live back home in the US. Then we accidentally met up with the same band on the smallest of the Aran Islands a week later. Ultimately, the band story made for a great article on our travel blog. None of that wouldn't have happened if we hadn't been refused drinks at the Foggy Dew, so, thank you? read more

I saw Ireland win the Grand Slam here so, naturally, it'd have to be pretty awful to get a bad review. I couldn't even stay to watch Bernard Dunne fight, the excitement of the day was too much. It was home and straight to bed for me. I watched Bernard the next night. Now, when it's not bearing witness to the two single greatest moments in Irish sport of the last ten years, the Foggy is a nice dark muzo boozer. Lots of space, but enough twists and turns to feel like a half dozen smaller, more intimate, pubs whilst still retaining the volume of a big night out. Great pub. read more

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For me, Foggy Dew fulfils the brief of what a good pub should be. It's welcoming, comfortable and not over stylised, leaving pretension or faux-Irishness to other establishments. It essentially has the layout of a warren, with snugs, cubby holes, nooks and crannys to hide away in for a few pints after work. Unusually for the city centre, it manages to establish the feeling of a large country local, without appearing to try. I have always found the staff to be relaxed and friendly, which is not as common in pubs as it should be. A seat isn't always guaranteed, which is testament to the popularity of the place. But whether I've been standing for one pint, or sitting for more than a few cheeky scoops, I've always found it a good time. Well worth a try and the perfect escape on a rainy evening in the city. read more

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Once one of my favourite places to get a drink after work, The Foggy Dew has since lost some of its appeal. While I do appreciate its interior decor of wood panelling and cozy little corner seats, I can no longer ignore the odour coming from downstairs. The toilets are putrid smelling which is odd because whenever I'm down there, it's not that messy. There are no major accidents. I'm sorry all you Foggy Dew lovers: it needed to be said! Maybe now the problem can be addressed somehow. read more

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A rustic rock bar filled with memorabilia paid for by you. Music played so it can be heard over the people shouting to hear each over the loud music. Poor Guinness - if you must order it, make sure it's from the front bar - which has the appropriate pub superstition of having the better pint. It suffers from a good location so it will get a constant stream of people. The bar is rumoured to be fairly famous amongst the visiting Spanish, Italian and Basque crowds so expect a great of variety in clientele. Also a favourite haunt of the Tattoo and Body modification crowd in Dublin should you be one of those people with a need to go where they go. Quiet mid-week in these the days of the recession, attend the wallet emptying on Friday and Saturday to experience the Foggy Crush of yore. Like most trendy hipster pubs in Dublin - The Foggy Dew has Reggae most Sundays. Which is rather like watching the tide - as it will fill up, then empty out as soon as the Reggae is finished. Quite expensive - as in when you mention it to other Dubliners as a change of scenery they may well spit on the ground and say "That place is a bleedin' rip off" they may then contend to you that it is perhaps filled with people you may relate to as imbeciles. Seats are at a premium also, attaining a gold dust status that even getting one is cause for phoning your friends so you can relate the story around the fire. Another fine feature of this bar is the toilets filled with all the appropriate security features - Since the smoking ban, on a good day, their odours will climb the stairs to linger around the pub. And walking down the stairs through that stench is rather like trying to swim through curtains. Attending the mens toilet is a bit like tripping and falling face first into the crotch of a tramp. The Foggy Dew hosts a glut of middle aged scene rockers and punks who still barfly their old dingy pub even though it has been renovated into a modern memorabilia filled rock bar. They swing about each other in small concentric circles and it has been said that the place can be slightly off putting to new comers not familiar with the often stand off-ish cliques. This however will not apply to you if you have tits and are between the ages of 16-50. You can do better and frankly, you and your liver deserve it. read more

It's the Foggy Dew. But it's not foggy or dew-like. A Dublin conundrum. It's a grand pub, close to the Central Bank which is one of the most obvious and convenient places to meet people and also a Saturday mecca for the Emo kids. A gin and tonic cost me €6.50 - seems a bit steep but I never normally drink G&T so who knows. The seats are all of the high stool variety so not super comfortable. Oh, don't forget about the back entrance - could be handy if you want to make a quick getaway, read more

Traveling alone in Dublin, a Dubliner gave me a list of pubs to try that would be more popular with locals than tourists and The Foggy Dew was high on his list. I was very grateful for his suggestion! What a great pub! The bartenders were very friendly and with a football game on, and lots of passionate fans cheering and bemoaning their team, it was a great atmosphere. This particular night there was no live music (only slightly disappointing) but given that the football game had everyone riveted, I could get over the lack of music. I would totally recommend this to anyone looking to avoid a honey pot! (one of the very important terms I learned on my trip..) read more

An impromptu catch-up session landed me in this delightfully surprising joint. It was the perfect spot for a post-work pint. It looks like a normal pub, lots of wood, huge supply of various whiskeys, normal bar grub; everything that suggests a traditional pub through and through. This is comforting and reassuring. But the music they had playing (on both occasions I was there) suggests these guys know what they are doing. It is never too loud, but is always good. Not pop, not rock, not old stuff, not very new stuff, just the perfect blend of somewhat trendy background music. The staff are super, and the pints are just right. Though, to be honest, I am no connoisseur when it comes to the perfect pint, so don't take my word for it! It's very central, yet doesn't seem to have the tourist problem that other places in the area seem to suffer from. *Says the blow-in. I am not surprised they know what they are doing. They have been around since 1901. See more reviews here: doingdub.blogspot.com read more

A truly unique pub. This is a favourite haunt of mine - I am not sure as a traditional pub how the manage to operate in that spot and yet not be totally over run by tourists. Maybe because it's so full of nooks and cranny's you just don't notice them. There is always a great mix of people - old & young. The bar is the perfect place to perch yourself and watch the world go by. I love the decor with all the stuff behind the bar and the awesome ceiling. It's a great place if you want to have a good old chat with someone as there are lots of little seating areas where you can be tucked away and the music is never too loud - even at the weekend. The staff are nice and the prices aren't too bad. My only small dislike is the toilets. They are clean and functional but the smell of what ever disinfectant they use makes me want to vomit - I can smell it all the way from the bar and I put off having to use the toilets if at all possible. read more

I really like it there, one of my favourites pubs here in Dublin, the deco is very rock and roll, so as the music, and still is a very classic place, is not one of the cheapest place because is almost in the temple bar, but i really dont mind about that, i always have great time going there read more

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my one tip for when you go to this pub, when you tell someone you will meet them outside the door of the foggy de make sure you determine exactly which door you are talking about because there are two, one is beside central bank and the other opens out into the streets of temple bar, this is great when your inside the pub and its raining though because it can save you a bit of a walk in he rain! well, thats why i like it anyway! this is always a busy pub, always full of either after work people or just throngs of people wanting a drink and waiting for the live music to start. there is always a real mix of people in here too from suited people to rocker people to people all dressed up for a night out. something for everyone i suppose! read more

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I drink in Temple Bar a lot. Not like 'in' in, but like in places like this that surround the area and are still considered part of it. Whenever people ask me where to go drink in Temple Bar, I would suggest Foggy Dew. Unlike the pubs right in the heart they do not get obscenely packed and you do not have to queue forever to get a pint. The staff here are also very nice and the prices are less than you find in some of the others around the same area. The barmen here have a good taste in music, lots of rock and 80s, so its another good reason to call in for a pint. read more

I think this became my favorite Pub in Dublin. While on holiday we ended up stopping in here every night. Bartenders were friendly (and recognized me the 2nd night) and the Guinness was delicious. Music is great too - even when they are just playing it off of their ipods! And once again - one of these Pubs that seem to go on forever (seems so small from the outside - then you get inside and it's huge). Rumor has it some locals hang here too - so it doesn't seem like it's only the tourists drinking here (or maybe it was because we came here during the week), but the crowd had a chill vibe. read more

My friend Kelly was excited for us to go to Foggy Dew. I can totally see why. The decor is all classic rock records. The bar is a good size and had a good clientele (featuring the elusive Irish hipster). There was a Rolling Stone motif happening, including the cover band Rolling & Tumbling playing. They were good craic! Everyone inside was dancing and having a great time. The drinks were a bit pricey, given it's proximity to Temple Bar. But, I would say the quality was higher than that of other pubs in the area. We cozied right on up to the bar and enjoyed some banter with the bartenders. The bar is big with plenty of places to sit in the dark and unwind, but it's quite loud. Maybe not a good first-date location. read more

Decent pub, good location, eclectic clientele, rocking music. Has it all in my book and that's good enough for me.

Yes the toilets might wreak of piss but its still a great, great boozer! My favourite in Dublin.

Where else are you handed a can and a pint glass when you order a coke and hear "€3 love"?

If you are a tourist and happen to find yourself in Temple Bar (which is most likely) and fancy seeing some actual Dubliners in the flesh, this pub is your best bet- Look for long haired metalheads and punks near the back bar. Other than that, it's a nice bar but nothing really special. Even though a number of my friends drink here all the time (the aforementioned metalheads) I rarely go there myself. Nothing wrong with it though and the music is pretty good most of the time read more

One of my favorite pubs in town. Always a good crowd in it, always good music playing, its a rock bar that doesn't seem to be trying to be one, a good pint (it used to be rubbish) and best of all its the closest pub to the bus stop when ya get into town! read more

Get a guniess duh.this place is all time cool,its a classic pub with rock memrobila everywhere.the bathrooms are super clean amazingly.all types hang out here,just a good time.pleanty of places to sit or stand.super busy on the weekends,a good break from the all to famous temple bars that are flooded with tourist and over priced pints and crisp. read more

It used to be a great spot a couple of years back. Sorry to say it has since gone down the tubes. The staff aren't friendly, the music is terrible and played be an obnoxious DJ. Plenty of much better spots near buy. read more

Great pub, open late on Friday and Saturday and has good DJ on Friday and Saturday nights too. But they best night to come is Sunday for the live music session. It is a great night, great atmosphere and not as plastic paddy as you might think! read more

I used to go to the Foggy Dew a lot when I was in my 20s. During the mid-90s it was a very popular place to hang out in, especially on a Saturday night. But I went there more recently in my 30s and I realised that the average age of the crowd has stayed the same - ie they are still all in their 20s. I only stayed there for two drinks and I didn't really enjoy it. It was very loud considering it was only 6pm on a Friday evening. And I found the whole pub to be a bit like a maze. But I suspect that it's just that I'm a bit too old for the place now and if it's a lively night out you want after work or at the weekend, this is a good spot for it. It gets packed too if there's some big match on. read more

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Having walked past this place a million times without going in I ended up giving it a go recently. It was a pleasant surprise. It's way bigger than it looks which meant it was easy to find a place to sit. It had a good mix of people and I'd definitely come back again. read more

A great pub for a few laughs over pints, the Foggy Dew is a Dublin favorite. Regular live bands are generally pretty good, although get in early if you want a table as the place gets really jammed. The interior consists of an open space for bands and dancing and lots of dark corners for deep conversations. There's a decent crowd and a good atmosphere every night of the week, so the Foggy is always a good bet. read more

Never had a bad night here and always a great place to start (or finish)! Pints are of a reasonable price and there's a always a nice crowd there without being too packed! An older style of pub that manages to create a great atmosphere throughout! Friday nights are a must! read more

top class place, just had brother's stag here today, top class staff( even after my brother ended up on the floor 4times,) spilt our pints the lots, all well looking after,..... cheers guys read more

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Actually really like this bar, its not too loud and always has good music. The bar staff are all decent aswell definitely recommend here if your looking to have a pint in not too crazy surroundings. read more

I wound up visiting Dublin for 4 days, and then got stranded there for another 5, because of the volcanic ash cloud spewing from Iceland. The Foggy Dew was my favorite bar I found in Dublin. When I found it, I thought,... "My People". There was Allman Brothers playing on the box, as well as Doors, the Dead, Govt. Mule, The Stones, and the mix of people reminded me of my friends from home. I met soo many good people at this place. Everyone was very cool, and very freindly. I was lucky to find it on my first day in town. I will always return. read more

The place stinks of disinfectant and their draught beer was flat (mine was a Hoegaarten)

Not obnoxious like many temple bar pubs. Pleasant enough place for a pint while visiting Dublin. I like the old bar feel and the lack of loud music. read more