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Foley's Bar

4.1 (63 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars, Pubs, Gastropubs
Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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What's the vibe?
Very loud
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Lisa R.

We visited Foley's Bar TWICE during our time in Dublin. The lunch menu is amazing and the staff are so friendly. I recommend the super food salad (dressing on the side) and black currant-flavored water (it tastes like a fruit-flavored tea). We liked the chicken tenders, too - they are spicy! As you can see from my photos, the interior has loads of personality! This spot is definitely worth the visit! Thank you, Foley's Bar, for your hospitality!

Seafood stew, Jamo and Guinness!
Kimberlee G.

Amazing service, out of a few things but the other options were good. Great first stop on our long weekend in Dublin!

cajun chicken burger
Christiane M.

we loved it here. the service was so awesome and the food was great. we will be coming back

Cool decor
Ahmed A.

Really liked this spot! Affordable booze, really nice atmosphere and decor and the bar staff was pretty attentive and nice! Kind of stumbled in originally and ended up sticking around for the evening. The food is quite nice and well priced. I personally got the burger with chips and that was delicious and incredibly fresh. The burger meat was top notch stuff! Chips were lovely and crispy and the side salad was beautifully garnished. I was drinking Smithwicks red ale which they had on tap and was surprisingly only 5 quid a pint! One of the people we were with got the chicken supreme and it appeared to go down incredibly well as did the cocktails a few members of our group tried. Two things that we found to fault was that the table wasn't cleared and we had to do it to make room for more glasses and secondly that the Yelp deal advertised on this wasn't valid at the time however is still available on the app! Other than that we couldn't really complain!

Foley's burger - no bun and roasted veggies. Best burger around
Haley C.

I studied abroad in Dublin and lived right down the street from this restaurant. This was my absolute favorite restaurant. I think I came here over 5 times throughout the semester. I miss it so much now. The coolest part of it is the ambiance. You feel like you're sitting in a parlor just hanging out on the couches with the candles they burn in old liquor and wine bottles. The art is cool and the decor is unlike any other restaurant. It seems like a small place but then there are 2 more levels that are just as neat as the first floor. The servers and bartenders were always super friendly and fun to talk to every time we went. But the real reason you go to Foley's is for the Foley's burger. I get it without a bun and with roasted vegetable instead of fries, but it's one of the absolute BEST burgers I've ever had. Without a doubt! If I return to Dublin, there's not a doubt in my mind I'll go to Foley's. Craving that burger right now!

seafood chowder
Meigan W.

I went here for my 22nd birthday and was happy about my choice. The food was amazing and reasonably priced for being abroad, and our server had a vibrant personality. I ordered the fish and chips (had to in Ireland) and the seafood chowder. Both were delicious and definitely something that could very easily feed two hungry people, but ya know I just wanted to spoil for my birthday. The breading on the fish was nice and crispy and the soup had good sized pieces of fish in it. The fish in the picture may not look large but I would say it was about 10 inches long and decently thick. Our waiter was very helpful in recommending several bars in the area that younger 20 year olds go to often and the things to see and do in Dublin. I would definitely come here again when I come back to visit!

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Cool pub. Had live music. Good tap. Wife said the whiskey sour was the best she ever had.

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Gourmet food, spectacular cocktails, and wonderful ambience. First class experience our first night in Dublin!

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Great entertainer, good food, fun atmosphere. I had the lamb stew and it did not disappoint.

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Cute place and food was good. Server was very attentive until bill time. Overall great experience.

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Our last night in dublin & we stumbled in. Amazing food, atmosphere and live music. We loved it!

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Literally the best burger I've ever had. First day in Dublin and we came here to eat before exploring. Amazing!

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9 years ago

Good burger. Felt a little rushed on a Friday night - for no reason. Not the right place for fish and chips - weird small filet cuts.

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Review Highlights - Foley's Bar

Ate here twice and had to try the fish and chips and had the Foley burger the second visit.

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Vintage Cocktail Club V.C.C

(238 reviews)

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This is a true speakeasy, which is really hard to come by. It's suggested to make a reservation…read morebecause they fill up quickly. We visited twice, and the first time was on a Wednesday night. They were able to accommodate us mid-week without a reservation, but Friday night we made one to come back. There were gobs of people waiting to get in so we're glad we did! The entrance is very non-descript. It's an ugly grey metal door with VCC randomly applied, so if you didn't know what was there it would look industrial. There is a door bell to the left of the door. Ring it a few times and someone will open the door and check you in. With reservations they do make you wait until exactly that time so don't be alarmed. Your table is already selected for you. The inside is loungy and very swanky. Both times we had extremely comfortable chairs. Service is immaculate. Their menu is massive, very well published and explained. Our servers were both able to explain exactly what the cocktail may taste like as some of the combos might blow your mind. I had the Dirty Wizard which sounds odd on based on ingredients but was delicious. I also had the Purple Pearl which was my perfect cocktail. My husband tried a few different whiskey concoctions and he was impressed by all of them. I highly recommend adding VCC to your Dublin itinerary!

This place is great! As someone who doesn't really drink alcohol, I get nervous coming to places…read morelike this and asking for mocktails because I worry about being viewed as annoying for changing their drinks but I did not feel that way here. Our server was super friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive! The entire menu was so interesting to read and they seemed to have a very wide variety of drinks. Definitely worth visiting if you're in Dublin and like speakeasies and cool drinks!

The Blind Pig Speakeasy - Bar area

The Blind Pig Speakeasy

(91 reviews)

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South Inner City

It feels a bit weird writing a public review of a secret spot...but I can't gatekeep this spot!…read more The Blind Pig Speakeasy was one of our favorite spots while in Ireland, and it ranks high on our list for several reasons! They are situated in the base of a sister restaurant, so from the main entrance the only give away is the neon "shhh" sign that sits over the stairway. Once at the base of the stairs an unassuming bookcase/shelf appears. This honestly got us, as we had no clue this was the entrance at first. We wandered around and into the bathrooms expecting some cool bathroom stall entrance. It wasn't until someone came out from behind the bookcase that we figured it out! We did let the "door" close and played with the art on the wall, including the bronze pig head, which turned out to be the hidden lever! Legit already wowed before entering! Upon entry, you are legit transported into a small speakeasy with a few high tops, a cozy bar and a small dining room beyond the second archway. The walls are stone, the lighting is dim and moody, the woods are heavy, and the vibes are immaculate! We sampled a few house-made cocktails, got an appetizer and a few main dishes. Spent a total of close to 2 hours, which is standard and actually timed. Which makes sense and I like, it keeps things moving, on time and allows plenty of time to soak it all in! The Jolly Roger and Espresso Martini were my cocktails for the night. There was a clear theme with both, as stout and espresso were highlights in both. For the app, we went with the fritto misto, which is a combination of fried cheese and veggies. Our mains were both pasta dishes. They were light and simple, yet complex and robust. They were tasty and impressive! Service was stellar from entry to exit. The host's, bartenders and our server were all top notch, friendly, helpful and a joy to interact with! Oh, I do highly recommend reservations! They are a small and very in demand spot, so trying to walk-in is a bit risky. Overall, we absolutely loved our evening at The Blind Pig! It was one of our best times and meals on our trip around Ireland...memorable for all the right reasons!

Great drinks, strong, and great service. Andrew the manager is awesome. It's a small place so plan…read moreahead and make reservations or pack your patience.

Capitol Lounge - Nice drink specials on a Saturday night

Capitol Lounge

(53 reviews)

South Inner City

Saturday night in Temple bar area, 8pm. Looking to get an after dinner drink in a place that is not…read moremobbed. This place seems to have room. We walk around the corner and see a crowd of people out front. Ask the doorman if we can pop in for a drink. After a quick look over we get the A-OK to enter. Down a few steps on the left we head for a bar and quickly order our drinks. After a few, friendly words with other patrons we settle in and take a look around. This is going to be controversial, but I swear, this is what I saw for real. Not kidding, not exaggerating. For real. We are sitting to the side of the main bar. A bartender is pouring bottled water into a bottle of Jameson. Another employee came over and is talking to her while she is doing this. She 'squishes' the empty bottle, making that crushed plastic sound, before throwing it into the trash. Then she puts the pour spout back on top of the Jameson bottle and walks back into the main bar area. O.M.G. Really? Why me?! It is at this point I think to look at the Yelp reviews. Whoa. First thing I see is to the effect of 'my white friends got in, but not me'. Second thing I see is 'Asians not allowed'. Holy mackerel! My SO and I take a serious look around and O.M.G., no kidding, not one non-WASP in the joint! I feel dirty and disgusted. I have no idea that anyone in here has a clue of this fact, but now that it has been pointed out, it is so very clear. We left just as fast as we could. I will never return.

My sore head today is a reflection of this place's cheap cocktails. 5 euros a pop before midnight,…read moreyou can't beat that! Great cocktail menu, the bartender I dealt with was charming, he even deviated from the menu to do my favourite cocktail. It's moderately sized, interior is modern, comfy couches. Music is chart, the DJ was abit too volume happy so we had to shout to talk and then we gave up and just focused on drinking the cocktails. At one point I thought I was at convention celebrating the show Sex & The City which then shifted to me thinking I was in a lesbian bar. It was thronged with well done up young women and hardly any men. Boys if you want to score a chick, this is the place for you! Girls if you want to score a chick this also is the place for you but in a very Sex & The City hook up kinda way, that is they will be straight again the next morning. The only reason why I am giving it three stars is that it would not be my scene and the music is too loud but it's a great place to pre-game it with some cheap well made cocktails before hitting another spot.

9 Below Bar - Behind the bar

9 Below Bar

(9 reviews)

South Inner City

And down below, in the basement of the former Stephen's Green Hibernian Club, built in 1756, where…read moremost of the interior is historically protected, is where the alchemical magic happens. A team passionate & dedicated about creating delectable flavor profiles that are unforgettable The space is luxuriously moody, openly intimate & comforting chic as it presents itself successfully on so many various levels. The cocktails, think art in a glass. Many pre-batched for flavor profile consistency with their syrups made in-house. I will yearn for their Mirage 9Below- their riff on an Old Fashioned-probably forever. And their terrific staff! Real standouts in the industry. A special shout out to one of their masters behind the bar, Connor; easily the best barman in Dublin...maybe the world.

Stunning 5/5! We…read morefirst arrived at 9 Below on a Sunday evening with no reservation. The kind host let us know right away that without a reservation, we were out of luck. The entire joint was booked out, including the bar seats. Disappointed, we left & found another cocktail bar within walking distance. Out of curiosity, we checked out the 9 Below Open Table, & saw that there was availability in just over an hour. We decided to book 2 spots & wait it out. When we returned, the host remembered us & remembered that we prefer to sit at the bar. They showed us to our reserved spots - at the bar! We first admired the interior. Underground! Somehow low-lit, archaic, well-lit, & modern, all at the same time. Lively but not noisy pop music was playing - Dua Lipa, etc. The actual physical menu was so cool. It was a beautifully designed picture-book inspired menu, with each cocktail having its own separate & artful page. I'm looking back on the menu & I think the drink I ordered was "Fight Club" (Don Julio Blanco, mango, Falernum, camomile, lemon, & sugar) & it was phenomenal. The bartender scorched a hot pepper & carefully placed it on top, which MADE the drink. He also made my partner a Paper Plane with Scotch. Delicious. Speaking of the bartender, he was a real champion. Such a nice guy with a bit of flair to his style of bartending. We really enjoyed chit chatting with him. It also seemed like the staff really vibed with each other & everyone was having a good time. Great atmosphere. The next time we're back in Dublin we will definitely be back to 9 Below Bar.

The Library Bar - What a Christmas scene :)

The Library Bar

(63 reviews)

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South Inner City

Such a nice relaxing atmosphere here. Really comfy chairs and nice cocktails. The wine isn't bad…read morealso with the price being similar to most. Nice to see some of the city from above. Never noticed how pretty the red brick building that houses dunnes stores is so that was a bonus. A hen party came in later so was glad it was an afternoon drinkies for us.

This is a nice little place that you wish less people know about so you could enjoy it more often…read more There is not a whole lot of seating and it's really a gamble when you show up if you'll get the chance to stay. Though, I can't fault them on that because their seating is all oversized, comfy armchairs that you just sink into, so that is a sacrifice I can appreciate. But again: often crowded. There is a fireplace and vintage furniture, makes for a great atmosphere when you want a quiet drink, though it can get pretty loud because it's often full. They do have a nice selection of drinks though it's not as huge as some bars, but it's a nice place for a Port or Whiskey. I am a little put off by the staff, but it depends on who's there. Sometimes they're fine, not going out of their way to be nice, but decent. Though, one particular bartender is... tactless and comes off rude. Ordering from her is off putting because she doesn't really listen or answer your questions. It's too bad because when we come in and see that she's working the bar it kind of puts you off. It doesn't stop us though because we love the ambience and cozy feel to this place. Definitely somewhere you'd bring people visiting because the style and mood is hard to match.

No Name Bar - Terrace area

No Name Bar

(88 reviews)

€€

South Inner City

Highly recommend visiting if you're in the area. This bar is nicely tucked away from a lot of the…read moretourist destination bars. Look out for the entrance or you might miss it! Great for both beer and cocktails. Watching the bartenders craft drinks was an art form. Service was attentive as well. Lots of great seating, both indoor and outdoor. We opted to sit outdoors on a mild November night which ended up being a really nice experience. It was pretty busy even on a Sunday night. If you're in the area, definitely add No Name Bar to your list!

This place goes by two names, depending on if you are looking at Google Maps, or on Yelp. Google…read moreMaps calls it "The Bar With No Name" (and so do it's proprietors in the hotel above). But Yelp calls it "No Name Bar." Late at night, this is the place to be. The music is loud, the place is hoppin', and everyone is movin' and groovin'. It's LOADS of fun, I can't express that enough - but it DOES get packed! If you are staying in Kelly's Hotel up above it, you MUST visit at least once to see what all the fuss is and why your hotel room is rattling until 2 or 3 in the morning. They have DJs playing every Friday and Saturday "from 10pm until late" as it's billed on their website. It's connected to the hotel, so if you are staying there, you can just head down the stairs to enter. From street level, use the entrance with the snail hanging above the black door with the address number of "3" on the door. It's so easy to walk past and not notice it. The entrance is JUST past the sidewalk patio for L'Gueuleton.

Bar Rustic - Natural afternoon light in Bar Rustic

Bar Rustic

(2 reviews)

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South Inner City

We're fans of the Rustic Stone ... sooo, when we bumped into the Bar Rustic signage on our way…read morehome, we had to take a look! And, we looked, and then we sat, and then we ordered, and then we drank and then we smiled and laughed a little bit more than we expected to in the middle of Saturday afternoon. Go on up to the second level. Grab a comfy seat in one of those black leather chairs. Order the fruity gin and tonic - it's served in a huge goblet that will have you smiling before you've taken your first sip! The vibe is actually sexy. And, the view overlooking the street is pleasing. The bartender is smooth. And, the natural light in the daytime makes this a must stop if you're up for drinking the afternoon away in a spot that's far from your standard, dime a dozen corner pub. Now this is a cool bar - Mr. McGrath is on to something! Cheers!

I've been a few times to Bar Rustic and I have brought quite a few friends along. Many of them seem…read moreto like it too. They have done a great job on it- I like the uplit bar and the brick walls. My favourite thing though are the upholstered chairs- they are lovely ! I have to say in general the staff here are very friendly too- even when its busy. I think the bar has become busier since they opened the first floor as Taste at Rustic. This has made the bar busier which is good for them. I dont like it as much though as it can take a while to get a drink. I had the Elderflower Martini tonight and it was lovely. My friends Martini with Passionfruit was a hit with him. This is a great place for a quick drink before dinner here or elsewhere.

Foley's Bar - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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