The Beachcomber was my "local pub" during my year abroad in Dublin. If you're ever in Killester,…read moreit's a gread choice. Pints are delicious and always below city center price level! Staff are nice and the crowd is mostly local, hence cheerful but not annoying. It's a real cosy place and I loved going there for a pint in the evening. Even if you are alone, just bring a book or watch some rugby, you'll be fine, nobody will be judging you. Absolute plus: almost no tourists, which makes the crowd even more friendly to the odd foreigner entering this grand place :)

We came here to watch some Rugby ahead of catching a game at Parnell Park. The place is pretty…read morebig, but good seating around the TVs is limited. Yes, the place was pretty full, but there were still plenty of seats left - just none with a view of a TV. While that was kind of disappointing, we tried not to let that get us down. We enjoyed a few reasonably priced drinks and a few even got food. The food presented well and appeared to be a good value. Really, other than the TV issue, everything else seemed to work out.

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.

I and my friends were delighted to have been able to book a table and have Christmas drinks before…read moreanother lockdown came into affect and we were able to do that in the watermill. However, the manager that was working there was very rude and actually told us to hurry with our food and drinks as he had another group coming at a certain time. I understand during these unusual times with Covid 19 it is difficult for most businesses. But to be told after only being in the establishment for only 45 mins that we would have to hurry not just once or twice but three times because they had another booking coming in an hour and fifteen minutes just ruined the experience for everyone at the table. The waiters were great and very cooperative in serving us drinks and taking our food order but the whole experience was brought down by the managers attitude towards us. I asked for a pint too at the end which I would have drank pretty quickly and I was told I was not allowed to have any more drink. I only drank four pints and I spent 60 euro which was part of a bill that came to the total of 194 euro between my friends and I. After spending that type of money you would think they would give you at least one more drink before you left but we were told we were not to have any more drink. I definitely will not be going back as my friend was there last week and he too was rushed while eating his food.

The Watermill in Raheny is my local pub. I go most Thursdays for a couple of pints with some…read morefriends and you are always guaranteed a seat (except if a band is playing) The bar downstairs is pretty good for football and there are plenty of screens to watch from all corners. There is a lounge/restaurant upstairs which serves food Mon - Sun. Sundays are really nice for dinner - they have an excellent menu and it is very reasonably priced. The staff in the Watermill are very friendly and its one of the reasons I go so often.

Stopped here for a pint before dinner at Hemmingways. Nice place with a very friendly bartender. I…read morewould definitely come back.

Fun place hang out before or after dinner. A local spot with a very lively environment. We had no…read moretrouble finding a spot to hang out and we were able to get drinks easily.

Lovely pub. Great cappuccinos, too. The atmosphere has a warm, cozy feeling. It was a nice spot to…read morerest and relax before the last leg of our journey for the day.

Good oul Harry Byrne's, really enjoy a few pints in here before heading on into town. I worked in…read morethe pub when I was 16 as a lounge boy, still haven't forgiven the barmen for all the terrible jobs they used to give me! I was just there last Saturday night and it wasn't too crowded at all, there were 3 of us and we all managed to get seats. It is an older and decent crowd in Harrys but that definitely has its upsides - very relaxed and chilled. Make sure you check out the Well which is situated in the main bar, nice touch! This pub is definitely up there with the best of them and it doesn't matter when you plan on leaving, there are lots of Taxis parked outside.

We are in the pub area and the menu has a lot of great options. Pair that with welcoming and…read morefriendly service and we found a winner of a place. They have the standard lineup of Irish draft beers and a few cans and bottles but didn't see anything rare or craft beers. The food - the partner got the salmon with sweet potato mash and she enjoyed it and I had the peppered chicken and it was tender juicy and well spiced. I would like to try one of the pie of the days or the soup of the day on my next visit

Although a beautiful venue, we had two very different experiences within a few days as we visited…read moretwice since we were staying nearby. The scampi and the Mediterranean salad were both outstanding on our first visit. The service was slow and not very attentive but the place was very busy. On our last day of our holiday, we decided to go back for fish and chips because the scampi had been so good. This time the service varied from indifferent to downright rude (2 different servers) and my husband's fish and chops were fine but mine was mostly batter. Not what we expected at all.

The lounge was fine. The price of the beer was quite low and they also had a D.J. on the Friday…read morenight. The service was also very good. However, when it comes to bars I am lost. I thought that I would make an effort to get to know a few regulars when a local turned on me and told me not to show my face in here again. I told the staff and I was told to leave. Ridiculous!

This was a great find! We had fish and chips and a pint and it hit the spot! The place had a cool…read morevibe and a huge selection of food and drinks! I had seen it on Yelp, but there weren't many reviews so we decided not to go there until we walked past it on our way to another restaurant but decided we didn't want to walk any further! Definitely worth going to if you're in the area and want to go to an Irish pub filled with locals.

Old-fashioned Dublin pub. Lovely interior. Visited there on a Sunday afternoon. Just locals having…read morea quiet pint. Delicious Guinness. Only downside is they don't serve food.

Its in Donnycarney and not Marino as google maps confusingly has both areas in the one address.read more

Were given the recommendation to stop here while in Howth, by our Uber Driver and I was very happy…read morewe did! We were told they had great fish and chips and each day its prepared fresh with the catch of the day which just so happened to be haddock. It came with peas and tartar sauce and French fries and a lemon wedge. The fish was soooo tasty and incredibly tender, the batter on the fish was very very mild and could have used some seasoning. I also appreciated the fact that a waiter was able to adjust tables to seat our large party and everyone that waited on us was very kind. It's a good spot and if you're in the area like we were I recommend ! The location is also nice and I love how it's decked out with a lot of old and local bar and brewery signage.

Fun place after the Howth Cliff walk. We enjoyed some pints and a cocktail. The service wasn't…read moreanything spectacular but we weren't in a hurry so it was all good. The beer was cold! Forgot to snap a picture of the fish and chips but definitely worth a get. The fish is huge and we split which was the right idea.

Came across this, unusually named, place while out on a walk on a rainy evening. I will admit the…read morename made me want to see the inside but I was also looking for food and the menu outside said they had chicken wings, so in I went. Why they called it The Bram Stoker I have no idea, once you stepped inside there was nothing to do with Bram to be seen. Anyway, the batman, who I would think was the owner, was very friendly and I ordered a beer. But when I asked about ordering the chicken wings he said he would get some one to come down to me. As it turns out there is a restaurant, called Indigo, down the back of the pub and they cover all the food orders for the pub. It took quite a few mins before she appeared, though she was very friendly. The 'large buffalo wings' left a lot to be desired, they were not large by any sense of the word. I went with the BBQ sauce as she informed me, when I asked, that 'Franks sauce' contained Tabasco. They were alright but they weren't going to fill me up for the night. Before the waitress had come down to me I had asked the barman if he had any newspaper I could read. He said he was sorry he didn't but offered me a tourism magazine he had at the end of the bar. (it was in pristine condition and I would say had only been open a few times) After news, tourism would be my next best read in a pub... And I always like to know what Bord Failte are spewing to the tourists, what crap is m***pages.ie? :p Anyway I digress, finished the food and tried looking for the bill, going to the bar as I couldn't see the young lady, and was informed she would be sent down.... Another few minutes later. All in all the pub and barman were very nice and welcoming, the food delivery situation - and the food itself - leave a bit to be desired. Come in here for a quite pint if you are tired walking along the Coast Rd path..... You can't miss the big sign.

We stayed here one night before leaving Dublin. The Bram Stoker theming is kind of cheesy and only…read moreamounts to a handful of Dracula prints in a back hallway. The rooms are very basic - no luxury here, no sir. Hard mattresses, 80's furniture. The afternoon we checked in, a dog in the neighbor's yard (the rooms face a row of residential back yards) barked nonstop for two hours when we were trying to take a nap. The staff seemed baffled when we told them, and not particularly helpful. The staff is the hotel's main weakness. There was a very unfriendly woman waiting tables when we went down to the restaurant and our waiter was an absolute snot. He made it more than clear, waiting on us was a big hassle for him. The reason I give the hotel a three is they have a beautiful, inviting restaurant and a surprisingly great craft beer selection. If they can upgrade the rooms to match the restaurant and fire the rude staff, they might have something.