I was sent here on a recommendation from someone at Guinness. I told him I was looking for local/divey type places and I certainly got what I asked for! We got here at 10:30 in the morning on a Friday and there were people throwing back pints like they meant business. It was actually sort of packed - we got two of the last remaining bar stools at the end though. The interior is dated and the entire place almost feels like it's out of some cheesy 80's movie, which, in my opinion, adds to the vibe. This place has a warm feeling to it and I could see it being a local favorite after time. I was happy to come here because they have a good beer selection, a good choice of snacks and friendly service. read more

If you can get somewhere to stand or sit, you'll always have a great time... I love the crowd, the paintings, the staff... It does get a bit too busy and one night a girl came in and stole a bunch of handbags and we ended up chasing her around the block (which was a lot of fun). But the main attraction there is definitely the toasted ham and cheese. I'm pretty sure the skies open at the right time and down comes a perfect ham and cheese anytime you really need one. You'll see. read more

This place reminded me a lot of The Laurieston in Glasgow - like your nanna's house, but a little bit more beer-stained and smelling like cabbage. We headed in on a Friday afternoon and found it surprisingly packed - inside with old guys, outside with hipsters. My glasses aren't quite big/square enough to be classed as hipster, so we stayed inside. Some old gents made way for us to squeeze in beside them and we enjoyed a couple of drinks - mixed berry Kopparberg for me and a Guinness for him. While ordering drinks I'd spied a wee bar-fridge packed with ready made toasties and knew I had to have one. Ham and cheese, or cheese and tomato are the options and they're cooked fresh for you, and served on a paper plate with a jar of mustard. We seemed to order at peak toastie time so had a wee wait but it was worth it - nothing beats the comforting tasty of white bread and delicious ham and cheese (especially with a cider). Staff were super friendly and we were soon made to feel like part of the family. This is a great pub in a good area of Dublin that's worth heading to when you need a break from shopping - as long as you can actually grab a seat, that is! read more

I've been in a few times since last year each Time gets better. I can say the best pint in Town. Best service and very pleasant staff. read more

I happened apron a gem, once more don't go there if you like Guinness because you won't want to leave. It's a friendly place to go and the people that come in are quite smart so it's going to be a place that I will treasure for a long time to come. Your servant in words. LeoM read more

I always loved Grogans and always will but the fact that they have started selling GF daura and MacIvor cider recently made me just fall in love with them over and over again! read more

One of those pubs in Dublin that's hard to describe until you've visited. Go for the pints and the relaxed chat, stay for the excellent toasties! read more

I was in here for the first time this weekend. There was a foxy lady making sandwiches behind the jump and the clientele was mix of locals and tourists. First impressions is its a good place. Nice venue near Powercourt and the staff seem top class. You wont go wrong here, I feel. read more

Grogan's is a very distinctive watering hole. It harbours none of the conceitedness that other Dublin establishments suffer from. It is proud of its pastoral look and feel, not compromising it's rustic aesthetics and atmosphere to catch the attention of a more exclusive clientele and hence, potentially a bigger crowd. This is a countrified alcove in one of the busiest spots in Dublin, offering a welcomed respite from the frenzied streets with random antique relics and artifacts aligning the shelves, dark oak paneling adorning the walls with dated carpet and a handful of quintessential Celtic emblems leaning against the wall behind the bar. There is a laid-back air about this place; even on the weekends when the crowd is larger everything remains enjoyably cool. Grogan's is an authentic pub for those hankering after an honest Dublin experience. read more

One of my favourite Dublin city centre pubs. It just has an old world feel to the place. The location is great, and there are a lot of seats outside facing South William Street and Castlemarket, Georges Arcade. I really like having a pint here during the day anytime of the year- even in December when it is not raining. The prices are standard for city centre. They also do nice toasted sambos. But they are pretty plain so I wouldn't plan a dinner here! The one thing that I do find a bit off putting sometimes is one of the barmen has a bad attitude at times, especially if you ask for a toasted sandwich at the wrong time and he tells you where to go!! That is the only reason for not giving 5 stars!! read more

Easily the best pub in Dublin. It's one of those places that hasn't changed in hundreds of years. They have the simplest toasted ham and cheese sandwiches, which are so much more delicious than they look, and of course great pints of guinness. It's where all the buskers have traditionally gone to drink, so there is no music inside, its just the sound of chatter and clinks of glasses. You really feel like you're in Ireland after a few pints here. read more

Easily my favourite old man pub to shout the breeze with a pal you haven't seen in a while.. They say the Guinness here is great but it's the decor and cosy feeling that probably contribute to be fair.. Good for dates too Almost all the dates I've brought here were successful. Take from that what you will.. read more

A Dublin pub with a twist of bohemia. Very tasty Guinness, not over priced. Art for sale on the walls. And one of the most varied but gregarios crowds I've ever come across. You don't know who you''ll meet, but you be glad you met them. Nothing fancy on the food side, the tosted sandwich does the job, no hassle. Outdoor, on-street seating too, for the smokers, and those adventurous enough to take on the Irish weather. A gem. Cheers! read more

This review is going to be based on what i can remember which is very little from my dozen or so stops at this place. When in town I like coming here because it's a real no frills type of place, no doormen, dress code or ego's and in Dublin on a Saturday night, that is priceless. The decor is probably older than I am, the toilets smell a bit if you are sober but a couple of pints solves that. What I really enjoy here is the diverse mix of people and watching them interact. This is what a pub should be about, a few drinks and people interacting. As a previous reviewer noted the begging outside has become a bit of a turn of, hence the four stars read more

Nice place, good toasties which is a supped-up grill cheese! The pub has an interesting character, my kind of place to chill in the afternoon read more

Tommy and Crew are the best in Dublin, great bar, great grungy crowd, great attitude and great art on the walls for sale - just ask Tommy, hes the owner and the one with the flowing blond(ish) hair and quirkey smile. read more

Get in here for a pint of Guinness and a ham & cheese toastie. You won't be disappointed. Eclectic crowd alright, always a few characters. Lovely local artwork on the walls for sale too. read more

I didn't stay very long as it wasn't a drinking session I was after. It was my first time there. I know. I know. Everyone else has been there and it's a landmark. But I didn't see anything so special about it. I was kind of disappointed. Maybe when I have a few pints and take a longer look then more stars. Sorry. read more

Best pub in the City centre. COuld spend all day in here (every day) and live on Cheese and Tomato toasties and Guinness. (and i've done it too) read more

Have never had a bad time in here. Lovely pint, nice staff and good conversation. Love the toasties too. And have always had a good laugh with the young lad who works there with his jeans sewn onto him(im just jealous) read more

This place is so awesome! Grungy, local vibe. Definitely a place to go if you're looking to escape the rowdy drunk tourist scene. We sat at the bar, had some pints and at grilled cheese/tomato sandwiches. read more

I dunno whether they optimistically place chairs outside in all weathers or the staff are just too lazy to bring them in, either way they timed it perfectly last weekend as the unseasonal weather gave perfect excuse to sit outside and enjoy the best Guinness. Such simple pleasures, shame that all around are people endlessly throwing money at shops in a desperate quest for the same fulfillment only a perfect pint can fulfill. read more

i've been here a few of times and i've finally figured out the name is NOT "that place on south william street with the outdoor seating... you know the one where we always spend hours smoking and people watching while freezing our asses off..." and NOT "brogan's." no, that's on dame st. south william is such a lively street, especially on weekends. it's really nice to just sit out there and watch the madness out on the street. it's especially entertaining when people dressed as if they're going to prom (or i think you call it debs here?) keep walking by. all that and the white wine isn't bad either :) read more

Really like this bar as I always have an enjoyable time here. Bottles of stout available and pint is good also. Toasties are a must. Great place to bring tourist friends who are visiting the city. Better than any TempleBar nonsense. Staff can be a bit stressed here when busy but just take it as it comes. This is not a fine dining restaurant. Always a good atmosphere, they respect their long time locals at the end of the also which is nice. Quirky art gallery interior too. All that is missing is a thick dense haze of cigarette smoke like in times past. read more

Good atmosphere literally like stepping back in time, a few comments about particular bar staff and the bathroom but other than that it's very enjoyable read more

Easily the best pub in town. But best of all during the afternoons, when it's quieter (weekend nights are hectic). The staff are brilliant, even when under pressure on crowded nights. Yes, it's arty and literary, but so what? That's a GOOD thing, folks. Plus, it's refreshing that people of all ages go there, as this is sadly lacking in most city centre hostelries. read more

Grogan's is known in Dublin for being something of an arty farty pub. It's wonderfully shabby inside and is generally full of writer and actor types. It seems to have a regular crowd too and the last time I was in there one of the punters kind of growled at me when I went to move a stool to another table! If you don't go there all that much, when you do pop in you feel a bit like everyone is staring at you for crashing a private party! The bar staff are friendly enough though and the Guinness is great. It's a particularly nice spot to hang out in during the summer months 'cause you can sit outside and watch all the trendy types going by. read more

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i love this pub so much! its got lots of seating and every time ive been in here its been packed yet i was always lucky enough to have a seat. but it can be quite close quarters especially if your perched on a stool with your back to the bar and when its crowded it'll take a while of manouvering to get to and from the toilets. (this is why they lost that one star) ah the bar! what a great bar, they've got booze and toasted sandwiches and barmen that serve you fast... what more could you want?! honestly i dont care for all the fancy lighting and artwork, barmen dressing in matching black or cocktail shakers thrown around the gaff.... when it come to a night when i want a relaxing laugh with my mates in the pub, just give me drink, food and service. simple. the toasted sandwiches are a genius idea that not many pubs do, but they should. pre-made cheese or cheese and ham sandwiches ready to be toasted on order. so simple but really its a great idea to keep punters in the pub all night and not wandering off to find food in nearby restaurants. they also have a pretty good seated area outside for smokers or those wanted to grab what little sun there is in ireland. read more

Sat in for a pint on Sunday afternoon and all was going well. Conversation was flowing and cares were soon forgotten. It felt good to be back in Grogan's dated but amiable lounge. Until...the smell of toasted onions began to permeate the room as people ordered that most curious of house specialities: the Grogan's toastie, - a simply assembled cheese and onion toastie that typically arrives heavily charred and reeking of, well, onions! Bloody stinking toasted onions that were impossible to ingnore and ruinous of a generally pleasant ambiance until that point. read more

I like Grogans. It's an old man pub in the heart of the city centre. It's super popular at all times of the year and almost impossible to get a seat inside unless you're early. But the staff are fast, friendly and efficient. It's reasonably priced. There's plenty of interesting punters to have random chats with, and artwork to discuss. Only downside to this pub? I hate the toilets. They are small, pokey and just not really that great. read more

Great pints, excellent service and outdoor seating - what more could you want! I've yet to try the toasties, but I've heard they're great.

Odd mixture of old-man pub (inside around the bar) and standard pub (seating inside and outside). Not a lot of space inside so we were outside the whole time...I couldn't stand it because it's still quite cold out. Nice staff--the second I walked in I was able to get service. read more

Any pub that has a fridge full of ham and cheese sandwiches ready for toasting is alright in my books

Grogan's is really one of those places in the world where time stands still. And interior that's left over from the seventies, a clientele that guarantees a nice chat even when you're there on your own, and a great pint of Guiness is poured here. Oh, and Colin Farrell goes drinking here as well when he's in town. read more

Well, I went there couple of times with friends of mine. Straight forward pub, no tourist trap. Not a huge beer selection, but what they have is just fine. One of Dublin's original Pubs. read more

A well known pub amongst Dubliners. It's termed as an 'auld fella's' pub. The walls are crammed with art and then there's the famous Jim Fitzpatricks' stained glass piece. The Piece lends itself well to a long stare. Often it can get a bit hairy there. Literally hairy, as in there are some wolfy looking characters about with eye brows that meet in the middle. Some times you can hear grunts and snort sounds not unlike sounds one might hear in the wild. Its an interesting place with very interesting clientele. read more

OUTSTANDING! A perfect pub environment - like going out to drink with yer grampa Seamus. No TV, no crappy thump-thump music - just a cozy place to pull down a good pint or a glass of whisky and enjoy some conversation. Comfortable, old school seating in a congenial bar. Close enough to Trinity that there are some interesting academics hanging about. Grogan figured out how to freeze a bar in time; now he just needs to clone it! read more

A relatively authentic - if not filthy dirty haunt in the city centre. As pubs in Dublin go, Grogan's escapes the designations of twee tourist trap and pretentious second rate London knock off that tend to crowd the city centre, and is worth visiting for a pint on that merit alone. There's generally a good atmostphere despite the crumbling 70's interior, and they'll get you a toasted sandwich in a heartbeat alongside a damn good pint of guinness. read more

Commanding a busy corner in the heart of the city, Grogan's is very much at the centre of Dublin life. There's a very homely feel about the place, threadbare sofas and beer stained tables prevail, and the walls are crammed with colourful amateur art work - a welcome reprieve in increasingly image conscious Dublin. Working men sip Guinness and eat toasted cheese sandwiches alongside local retail staff and eccentric art types. Outside you'll see a raucous mix of people laughing and swapping stories as the pint glasses pile up on the tables. Completely unpretentious, Grogan's hits the spot when you're after a pint and a bit of banter with good company, and who wouldn't be? read more

Grogan's Castle Lounge is a wonderful pub. It has plenty of character and is steeped in tradition. I noticed though that if you got a drink on the stone-floor bar that they were cheaper than a drink bought on the carpeted lounge side. Same bar but different prices! Unusual... as I said, the place has character! read more