Great spot. Live music, good beer and their muscles were some of the best i have had. Highly…read morerecommend

Always our favorite stop when visiting Dublin. Great food and great people. Plus is a welcoming…read moresoul who takes good care of his customers. Good is always top notch. Great live music.

Just back from Ireland, and Yelp suggested I post a review. I've selected my favorite tavern, The…read moreAbbey. Only got there once, but of the many, many bars I stumbled out of on this trip, I recall this as the one I'd most want to see again. The photos cannot do it justice. It's in Houth, a gorgeous coastal village just a short train ride from Dublin. The exterior photo is actually the rear entrance, while the street entrance is down the stairs. Like a secret path to a private lair. Fantastic bar! Stone and ancient wood floors. Built in 1042, I'm told. 24 taps, and all the Irish whiskey there is. A few of the better bottles showed prices by the glass, €15 and up. Sorely tempted to try one, but we had a long day ahead. Normally, an $18 glass of whiskey is just fine with me, but as I had moderated my intake, I had found myself less able to drink all day. Plus, it was about 10 am. Great service from a young bartender, who assured me NO hour was too early to drink in Ireland. Pro tip: Fly into Dublin Airport, skip that town, and head to Houth. Seafood galore, and The Abbey. Bonus review: Five minutes away is Ann's Ice Cream just off the Irish Sea. Worth it for the view. My child, a very particular eater, just loved a huge waffle cone with "Double Cream Vanilla" which is apparently quite tasty. Most notable for the "No Toilet's" door. Grammar be damned.

We were in Howth for a few days and really only checked out Abbey Tavern because my husband and his…read morefriends like to go to a place by the same name in Denver. It luckily turned out to be a great decision! They still had some holiday lights glowing inside so it felt nice and cosy. The bartender/server was a very nice and attentive young man. When my husband and I both ordered the Abbey Tavern Howth Chowder, the server ensured us that it would be the best chowder in Howth. He was right! Really delicious and hearty with fresh, local seafood! Of course, I had a Guinness to wash it all down. We hope to get back there again someday.

The name states it all.....Located near the seaport of Howthe you have this wonderful little bar…read morefull of locals and old crotchety fishermen. But I have to say they have the best cup of clam chowder for F#&k sake...pardon my french but that is pretty much the only phrase I heard over and over..Service was pretty good. The pints were poured fast and Cold and I loved watching Patrick fight with the bartenders about his 20 euro that he finally found after accusing them of keeping it! I offered him an american dollar but he snarled at me. I think they were shocked the way I was dressed. Dallas Mod meet the country side of Ireland....Sweaters and wool pants lol I loved my time here actually stopped in a few times. Like I said my power skirt and exposed midriff and thigh high boots made them nervous! It's skin gentlemen just some skin! Cheers....(they don't drink much vodka)

I spent a good two and a half hours here one late December afternoon after doing the Cliff Walk…read morearound Howth. My top two observations are: 1) They serve one of the creamiest Guinness I've had to date, and 2) The place is always full of locals, but quite a few tourists pop their heads in too. I'm not sure what is meant when one says one felt out of place, or that the old men were made uncomfortable by one's outfit. Really, no one here gives a rat's ass how you're dressed or where you're from. They're busy watching darts or horse racing or whatever else on the televisions. Basically, if you're there, you're there, so you're welcome to be there! The locals here keep to themselves, in the sense that they've got conversations going (as one does with one's friends), but they don't give off any sort of exclusionary vibe. The barman treated me no differently than any other person. Really, before I'd finished my first pint I had already come to feel like it was my new favourite neighbourhood bar. If only that were indeed my neighbourhood! Food can be ordered at the bar. They offer selections from the Waterside menu as well as a small selection from the El Paso menu (two neighbouring restaurants). In addition, they offer "bar snacks" from 4PM to 7PM, along the lines of chili, wings, chowder, etcetera. We arrived at about 2:30PM and so had the fish and chips (Waterside) and were really pleased with it. Chips were nice and crispy, fish was big and not too greasy. It came served with a little salad with a quite flavourful dressing, an impressively concocted tartar sauce, and the compulsory mushed peas. Come one, come all, and make yourselves at home.

After our seaside cliff hike and ferry boat ride around the "Eye of Ireland," our tour guide…read morerecommended this spot and it ended up being one of the highlights of the day. Even though the restaurant was busy, we were seated pretty quickly upstairs in a cozy dining room with a beautiful view. The service was friendly and efficient, and our food arrived surprisingly fast. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The seafood chowder was rich, flavorful, and definitely a must-try. The fish and chips portion was generous enough to share, with perfectly crispy fish and fresh fries. The oysters were incredibly fresh, sweet, and tasted straight from the sea. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with great food, quick service, and a warm atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.

We stopped in at The Bloody Stream while visiting the area of Howth. We were there on a Saturday…read moreafternoon after the lunch rush. Our server was courteous. We ordered beers (Coronas, Murphy & Guinness) (no drink menu provided) along with asking for ice water as we were warm after walking around town. The beers arrived but we had to ask several times for water. We weren't very hungry so ordered a couple orders of onion rings & a soup (seafood chowder was the day's soup) When the food arrived it was super hot & tasty. The chowder was the star of the show, it was absolutely delicious. We asked for ketchup for the onion rings & had to actually get up to get some. The restaurant was busy but not overly busy so we couldn't understand the lack of service but we didn't complain. The atmosphere was typical bar setting with minimal lighting, music playing on the other side of the restaurant so we could barely hear it which made conversation easier. The lighting was on the low side so it made it dark inside obvious in the photos. It was just ok. If we were to come back to Howth we would not go back there.

Popped in for a drink after a long walk. Service was good, and price is reasonable. We did not eat…read morehere, but it mostly seemed to be a drink place. Not many people were ordering food. Might have been a sign...

A server we had in Dublin recommended that we visit Howth while in Ireland and we were glad we did!…read moreA very cute fishing coast town, we stopped at wrights for lunch. It was a nice day so we day outside. We ordered oysters, fries, and a sandwich with some Guinness. My oysters weren't bad (I had better ones on the west coast of Ireland) and the rest of the food was pretty standard. The restaurant itself is neat inside and our server was good. There is a large parking lot nearby if you are struggling to park. We would return here if visiting again!

From what looks like a tiny pub from the outside, is actually a large family style pub/restaurant…read moreon the inside. You're met with a smile, the seating area is comfy and the food is fresh and tasty - and unlike a few other restaurants in the area - doesn't leave you with an empty wallet and belly. Fish and pizza are their speciality, but they can slap up a very nice burger as well.

On a tip from Emily C, my beau and I tripped out to Howth on a beautiful, sunny Saturday in March…read morefor a bit of fresh air, exercise, and... BEER. At Summit Inn. This wasn't exactly a planned pitstop -- but after he took me trekking through a bog, over a few cliffs and it started raining in a sideways fashion, he probably thought it wise to situate me with some booze inside for awhile. Luckily, Summit Inn is perfectly positioned as a halfway point for hikers/walkers that have started near the train station and are making their long loop back. We enjoyed a few pints, warmed up a bit, used the restroom and were on our way. I highly recommend the hike (there are shorter versions!)...and making this a little respite to gather your bearings before being on your way back to Howth. It's all on its own up here, quite cozy. And, if you get a bit too drunk/full to complete the hike -- there are taxis that seem to be milling about, and a bus line that goes straight back to the town center/train station. So there you have it! Howth is a 25 minute train trip from Dublin on the DART -- about 5 euro return, give or take. Really nice side trip that can be done easily. Beautiful area.

It was a quick stop for us. They are perfectly located at the bottom of the hill before u go see…read morethe cliffs. The staff felt a little overwhelmed but the food matched the price. Most people are just stopping in for a Guinness and maybe a toastie so it's a perfect vibe for that.

Great Guinness coming from a long walk on the cliffs. The hit piece were the onion rings... light…read moreand flavorful! The cottage pie and fish and chips were very good! And... the live music with an eight piece band... all locals obviously well loved! Would come back regularly. Thx!

Great atmosphere, good food, good drinks, fresh catch fish. Chips could have been better.The fish…read moreis excellent

Good breakfast selection. The food was decent. But the poor server did not understand the menu. Ask…read morea question and she needed to go find out. Like a simple basic question. Bless her heart...